Sono toki wa, mohaya jubun desu - When time's not enough
Chapter VII
The rain was pouring down on the pair as they walked up the stairs to the mansion in front of them, holding each other's hands tightly. The taller male was strong built and his cold black eyes was partly covered by hair just as dark while the slightly shorter female had a sweet face, but her eyes told another story. She had encountered dangers no one could imagine a woman to have been through. Both of them wore clothes made of expensive material indicating that they belonged in a circle of very influential people.
They stepped over the threshold in silence, observing the surrounding people as they went. The entrance was illuminated by wax candles, which were the only source of light except from the chandelier, which hung over them. To the right was a large staircase leading to the second floor and in front of them were the doors leading to the dining room. To the right were the kitchen area.
Their hold on each other tightened as two men stepped up before them, one holding a shotgun in his hands.
"Lady Kobayashi, please step aside. We have received orders to obliterate this man."
Her eyes narrowed. She was about to negatively respond to him, but when she saw her parents on the floor above them, due to the high ceiling, she couldn't do anything but to give both them and the guard an ice cold glare.
"Lady Kobayashi."
This time, she didn't even have the time to look at him before she was grabbed by the arms and dragged towards the great staircase. The male beside her was himself held, unable to move. Her screams echoed through the hall as the man were punched in his abdomen before he were slammed to the floor. A few seconds later, a gunshot rung through the air.
Chiyoku woke with a start and got into a sitting position. The memory sent chills running down her spine and her brow was covered in a cold sweat. Her sudden movement woke the male beside her, who touched her shoulder gently.
"Are you alright, Chiyoku san?"
"It was just a dream, Takashima san... I'm sorry I woke you."
He shook his head, telling her that it was okey.
"Care to tell me about it?"
She glanced at him from the corner of her eye before sighing.
"Do you remember that I told you that my parents wanted me for find a mate, to keep the blood line up and going?"
After receiving a nod she continued.
"Well, a few decades ago, I found someone that I thought was suitable to spend my life with, but he wasn't to my parents liking... He was a human... and not one female of my kind had ever brought home a human man to have them as blood donors, to feed from. They thought that it was unsuitable, and later when we, the two of us, arrived at the family mansion, they killed him... They shot him while having me watching... This is also the reason to why I would rather not feed on humans..."
The room was quiet. Only the quiet ticking of the alarm clock was heard through the silence.
"Ne..." Kouyou whispered. "Why won't they allow you to choose who you want?"
It wasn't her intention to glare at him, but after having those memories replayed in her dreams were enough to make her snap. She didn't want to remember.
"They want me to conceive a full blooded heir instead of a half breed. If they'd had their way, it would already had happened..."
The male shut his mouth after preparing himself to ask another question. Instead there was only two words that escaped from his closed lips.
"I'm sorry."
"It's not your fault."
"Chiyoku san, let's go back to sleep."
"Hai..."
Chiyoku stirred awake a few hour later but didn't open her eyes. The alarm hadn't sounded yet which indicated that it was still too early to step out of the cozy bed. She sighed contently and snuggled deeper into the duvets. The peaceful aura in the room calmed her senses, making it easier for her to relax.
Soft breathing reached her ears and it wasn't until now that she could feel soft puffs of air touch her forehead. She looked up and came face to face with the sleeping male. A healthy blush covered her cheeks as she realized how close they were. His lips nearly touched her forehead and his hand laid on her waist. Oddly enough, it didn't face her. She felt comfortable around the male, almost as if she had known him for a good deal of her life, even if it was completely impossible. His facial expression was calm and almost childlike. She didn't know how old he was since she hadn't asked. But neither had he so she guessed they were even.
Kouyou groaned loudly as the alarm went off and turned around to hit the device to make it shut up. When done, he turned to her and seemed to doze off again.
"Takashima san, it's time to get up." Chiyoku said quietly, not wanting to irritate the sleepy male, still with closed eyes. "You have practice."
"I know... that can wait a few more minutes..."
He let out a loud yawn, but his relaxed position told her that he no intentions to get up at the moment.
A small smile ghosted over her lips and she chuckled lightly.
"Laaazyy." she put extra stress on the word to make sure he knew she was teasing him.
A grin placed itself on his lips and in a few moments time he opened his eyes to look at her.
"I guess I am."
She too grinned and poked him in his ribs, and not long after she added more power and almost shoved him out of bed. Kouyou let out a surprised sound as he lost his balance on the edge of the bed and grunted as his body collided with the floor.
"Ah, I'm so sorry Takashima san!" Chiyoku exclaimed before crawling over to the edge of the bed only to see him holding his sides, trying not to break down laughing.
"What are you laughing at! You could have been hurt damn it!"
But the male only laughed harder.
