Well, I've gotten caught up in this story. I really like this chapter. And if you know nothing of Japanese honorifics you get to find out in this chapter. HAZAH!!!! Okay, again don't own any vampyrs let alone know of any (makes me sad inside)

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"DINNER?"I screeched.

"She is not to be touched, am I understood. She is a guest here," Kenji glared at the small girl. She was very beautiful. Her eyes were a milky blue, and her hair curly and red. She almost looked like a porcelain doll. "Sinthia this is Tanis-san, Tanis-san you will refer to her as Sinthia-sama," Tanis' mouth dropped and anger filled her eyes.

"She's not even one of us," Kenji held up his hand to silence her.

"It does not matter, what I say goes, do you understand?" She folded her arms, but nodded, "Good, now leave us."

I watched as Tanis stomped of in the other direction. She was fuming, "What was that about?"

"Do you know anything about Japanese honorifics?" We had stopped in the middle of the hall way. I shook my head, "In Japan, people are given titles pending on there status. Teachers are sensei, senpai are used when addressing an elder. Sama is higher than san though it is basically the same this. By using Sama you are saying that they are either attractive or has a higher status than you. Thus, by having her address you as Sama it is an insult to her."

I looked at him questioningly, "What exactly are you?"

The question had obviously thrown him off, "what do you mean?"

"She asked if I was dinner and she was offended that she had to call me Sama when I'm not even one of you."

"Well aren't you observant, you needn't worry about that. I promise you, you will not be harmed," before I could ague my stomach grumbled loud enough for both of us to hear. I smiled shyly, "We can discuss this later, for now you need to eat."

We walked a little farther in silence. At the end of the hall was a stair case leading into the black unknowns. Kenji motioned for me to go forward, but I didn't budge.

"What's the matter," he looked curiously at me.

"I am not walking down a flight of stairs so dark I can't even see my hand in front of my face," he smiled at that, and then nodded.

"I suppose I will go first and you can hold on to me, if you wish of course," I bit my lip unsure of what to do. I really didn't want to touch him again. He was much to cold, but I didn't want to go into the darkness first. That was an accident waiting to happen. I nodded hesitantly.

Either he didn't realize my uncertainty or he didn't care. He grabbed my hand; a glorious smile plastered on his face, and pulled me down the steps. I fell twice and each time he was there to catch me. It was odd, he was warmer than or first encounter. It wasn't to much of a difference but enough to notice.

We reached the bottom of the stairs and Kenji flicked on a light, "Perhaps we should install another light switch at the top, huh?" Every time he smiled something made my heart skip a beat.

We were still holding hands as we entered the kitchen. The lights were dim, but at least I could see where I was going. Three men and two women were sitting at a counter in the middle of the kitchen.

"Ah, Kenji-sama, it's been a while. You've finally decided to grace us with your presence?" A man with curly black hair and dark blue eyes teased as we walked in. Kenji became tense next to me, a growl tricked from his lips, "So, this is your human toy," the man stood gracefully and was suddenly in front of me. I took a step back and he laughed, "It's a pleasure to meet you. Sinthia, right?"

"You will address her as Sinthia-sama, Baden-chan," his laugh was deep and dark. Something about him sent chills down my back, "This human? No, I think I will not."

I looked at the others and they were all watching us with curious eyes. A loud crash brought me back to the two men. Kenji had Baden push against the wall, his long pale fingers wrapped solidly around Baden's neck. The other's had gotten from there seats and were trying to calm Kenji down.

"You will not defy my direct orders again, do you understand?" Baden just laughed. Another loud bang filled the as Kenji bashed Baden's head into the wall.

"Kenji-sama, Baden-chan, please stop this," my voice was soft but I knew they heard me. I had finally figured out what they were, and felt like slapping myself for being so stupid. "Please?" I was looking at the ground, trying to find a good reason why I shouldn't run.

Kenji had promised that I wouldn't get hurt, and I trusted him. But staying in a house filled with at least six vampires was not a smart move. I felt a cold hand lift m head upward, "I told you, call me Kenji," he was smiling again.

"I am most sorry for my behavior, please forgive me Sinthia-sama," Baden stood behind Kenji, his eyes cold. I nodded, and then he was gone. The kitchen was empty and I hadn't even realized.

I felt cool fingers gently entwine with mine as Kenji pulled me to the counter.