"You and Subaru having a lovers spat, Bitch-Chan?"Laito snickered at the silence of the limo ride.

To everyone's surprise Yui and Subaru sat apart from each other, neither of them talking. It appeared they were indeed having a fight of some sort. However Yui didn't answer Laitos question and just scooted away from him. She sat pressed against the door now as the limo went quite again.

As soon as the car stopped she was the first to get out and rush towards the school. Everyone's eyes fell on Subaru who was ignoring them and left behind her.

"Is Yui up for grabs again?"Kanato asked as he existed the limo

"Not likely, Yui is likely just having a human moment"Reiji commented since it was likely due to her emotions that she was bothering to fight with him. Human emotions, the thought of them was disgusting to him.

— in class with Yui, Ayato and Kanato—

The teacher had begun the lesson and Yui was happy to be in class. However she wasn't exactly happy looking at the work she had missed, then again she couldn't complain, Ayato had it worse.

"Komori, you and Ayato Sakamaki need to remain after class today. We need to discuss both of your frequent absenses" the teacher addressed them as he handed back last weeks tests. Something both of them had missed, while Ayato was dismissive about it Yui was worried. She didn't want to have to repeat a year, if Shu got sent to the North Pole would they kill her for failing?!

'God please be merciful on me, I did not mean to miss class so much and I'll try harder'Yui prayed as she placed her failed test away and tried to focus on the class.

The rest of the day moved by slowly as Yui made every attempt to avoid seeing Subaru. During lunch she hide in the girls bathroom and at every break she would talk to the teacher about work she needed to make up. She had seen him pass by the classroom a few times and felt a bit bad for ignoring him but couldn't think of anything else to do.

Now she sat at her desk and waited for her classmates to file out.

"You two, I don't know what time of home situation you have going on but try not to let it affect school this much. I'd like you to finish up what you can before leaving and the rest by next Friday"the teacher talked directly to Yui since Ayato didn't seem to be paying attention at all to him. That boy was frustrating.

Yui sighed as she removed her school books and began working, she looked around to see Kanato had already left and Ayato was sleeping at his desk. She would likely need to walk home today.

The sound of his snoring was getting annoying

"Ayato you should try to do your work"Yui poked him gently with her pencil and was surprised to see his eyes open. Maybe he wasn't actually sleeping? She wasn't sure.

"He's not going to fail me so I don't give a fuck"Ayato leaned back in his chair and ignored Yuis annoyed glare. She was honestly really upset about the situation with school and didn't need to baby him right now.

They sat in silence like that for awhile as Yui worked. Eventually Ayato got bored of her ignoring him and actually began to do his work as well.

"Oi pancake"Ayato called out as Yui ignored him.

He reached out and kicked her chair causing Yui to stop her work but not look back at him

"Pancake I'm talking to you!"Ayato called again as he kicked Yuis chair. She put her pencil down and turned to him, a look of annoyance on her face

"What is it Ayato? I'm trying to work"Yui pointed to her clearly open book as Ayato removed his shoe from her chair.

"What are you and Subaru fighting about? He that pissed off about a little kiss"the cocky smile on Ayatos face was hoping she'd say yes, he loved knowing he could ruin Subaru's day. However the way Yui sighed and looked away told him other wise

"We aren't fighting okay? I just.. I..."Yui thought back to their morning together. It was horrible. She woke up and he was already ready for school, after trying to talk to him with no response she just left to her own room. He didn't even look at her when she left.

'I feel so stupid'Yui put her head down and tried to contain herself. She wanted to cry but the last thing she needed was Ayato to make fun of her.

"Hey"Ayato had walked over to stand near her desk, at first he was going to shove her down but the smell of water caught his attention. He stalled his hand and watched her

'The hell is she crying for?'Ayato looked at her confused, he was sure he hadn't been mean enough to make her cry. Reasoning that it was Subaru's fault he groaned in frustration

"Come on stop crying, I'll listen to your stupid problems"Ayato pulled his chair up beside her and poked her shoulder. She looked up at him a bit surprised but was that he was waiting now for her to talk.

"I ain't got all day! Hurry up and talk before I change my mind!"Ayato kicked Yuis chair slightly as she sat up.

She didn't know exactly what to say and discussing anything with Ayato was a bit uncomfortable

"I told Subaru I love him last night and he didn't feel the same"Yui admitted and was expecting a sympathetic answer from Ayato but instead she heard a laugh.

Ayato was laughing so hard he couldn't even hold still anymore and had fallen over onto the floor

Yui was mortified, how could he laugh at her?!

"Are you that stupid? Vampires can't fall in love! Hahahaha we don't have human emotions idiot"Ayato pulled himself back up into his chair and took a deep breath to calm himself. Yui just sat there now, running her finger along the spine of her book.

'So he didn't feel anything for me.. not even when.. I guess that makes sense...'Yui couldn't help but think back to the moments they shared together recently, she was sure he cared for her. Part of her would even have said he loved her.

Ayato watched as the emotions played out on her face, he had seen enough heart broken women to know that Yui was vulnerable and hurt right now. Then again that was the best time for vampires to strike

"If you're waiting around for him to return your feelings then get ready to die alone, I'm feeling generous so I'll tell you something about vampire 101"Ayato raised his finger and pressed it to Yuis neck. The feeling of her pulse made him involuntary lick his lips.

"The only thing that matters in a vampires relationship is how delish the blood is and how good the fuck is"Ayato explained as Yui blushed at his blunt language. But she continued to listen to him, it's not like anyone else had explained anything vampire related to her.

"An your blood is delicious so it makes up for what I'm sure you lack in bed, but love isn't exactly something we care for"Ayato pressed his finger against his fang and let his blood start to deep out. He noticed the slight twitch of Yuis noise and chuckled, she as new to this.

Ayato lifted his finger to Yuis lips and waited for her to take the bait. She turned away.

"Afraid mine will taste better? Come on take a taste"Ayato teases as he pressed his finger against her lips. As his blood started to slide into her mouth the taste seemed to make her gasp.

Yui licked her lips as he removed his finger from her. A look of embarrassment and awh sat with her now.

"Come on Yui, I can tell you enjoyed that"Ayato pulled his neck tie off and pulled his already unbuttoned shirt to the side to expose his neck. Yui stood up to leave but felt Ayato pull her back, she stumbled right into his lap.

Yui could still taste his blood on her tongue, it tingled and made her throat itch for a bit more. Her eyes were focused on his neck as she fought her instint.

"Here I'll even help you"Ayato sliced a shallow wound into his shoulder that immediately started bleeding. Yui hands were shaking as she leaned forward, her lips closed over the wound and she could feel the warm tingle of his blood.

'It's sweet.. it's so sweet'Yui pulled away as his wound started to close, she hadn't bite him but was able to drink some of his blood. Her body went warm and tingly now, the world a bit brighter.

"Now how about we see how good you are at the other stuff?"Ayato began to move his hand up her thigh but Yui pulled back. She steadied herself until she was away from him, her breaths coming out uneven now.

Her lips were stained red with his blood and she couldn't help but feel unsure of herself now

Ayato just sat there feeling pleased with himself, he could hear her heart beating and her eyes were practically calling to him. It was her dam human emotions that held her back now.

He watched as she ran out of the classroom, no doubt back home where she could hide.

"Such a pain"Ayato sighed as he picked up her bag and his own. He would just need to continue working on her.

—At the Sakamaki Mansion—

"Wasn't Yui supposed to come back with you?"Reiji looked up from his book to see Ayato coming in alone.

Ayato gave him a confused look and dropped their bags on the floor

"She didn't come back?"Ayato questioned, he hadn't smelt her around school anymore so he knew she must have gone home

"You better go find her.."Shu called from his place on the balcony, he could already hear the sound of Subaru's door opening. No doubt he was coming to see if Yui had come home yet.

As if on que Subaru appeared at the staircase and saw Ayato standing there alone

"I'm sure she'll come back, where else is she going to go"Ayato said in a matter of fact way as he walked past Subaru on the staircase. He stopped for a moment and placed his hand on Subaru's shoulder.

"Love huh? Don't make me laugh"

—Yui—

Yui sat down with her tea cup, feeling a bit greatful but unsure if this was really okay. The sound of the door opening drew her attention.

"Is the tea not to your liking? Livestock shouldn't complain.. tho I suppose you're not exactly livestock now"Ruki entered holding a tray in his hands, he had brought some fruit that Yūma picked earlier this week.

Yui had run out of the school and made a bee line home, however she ran straight into Kou. Kou has convinced her to bring him home since she had trampled over him, she agreed but now wasn't sure what to do.

"You seem troubled"Ruki poured himself a cup of tea and waited for her to answer him. He had become quite fond of her and still felt likely indebt to her for the blood she willingly gave him.

"No, no I'm fine"Yui reassured him as she smiled, although she wasn't surprised with Ruki let out a sigh. He never missed anything

"If you don't want to tell me it's fine, I could care less"Ruki stood up and made his way to the door, Kou would likely be walking around now and he would need to see him.

"Yes well... I should really be heading back now"Yui stood up to leave as she bowed to Ruki. He excused her and warned her to be careful heading home.

—At the Sakamaki Mansion—

Yui walked though the door and wasn't surprised to see no one around, they were likely all off doing their own things already.

"You stink of a half breed"Kanato looked at her in disgust as she made her way down the hall. She guess that it must have been Kou, he had made her pretty much carry him home.

"Hi Kanato, I'll go fix that now"Yui knew when it came to Kanato it was better to just agree with him and carry along. He didn't want to stay around her any longer and simply walked away.

Yui breathes a sigh of relief as she went to bath. It would be a lonely night.

—With Subaru—

'This is stupid.. I should just say sorry.. sorry just sounds like a rejection.. shit this is irritating!'Subaru kicked the wall until a small crack started to appear.

He had been pacing around his room like a mad man and couldn't calm down.

Does he tell her how he feels?

What if things don't work out?

What if he kills her?

And if she changes her mind?

It'll just be some dam pity party for him and ugh!

His mind was a mess

The sound of knocking caught his attention as Subaru locked the door.

"What?!"Subaru asked harshly as the knocking suddenly stopped

"I-I was wondering if.. if we're still going to sleep together tonight" Yuis voice cooled his anger and he could hear the nervousness in her tone.

His hands closed into a fist

"No, go back to your dam room"Subaru barked as he stepped away from the door. He couldn't deal with seeing her right now, his feelings were a mess.

"Well then.. how about some blood? Aren't you hungry?" Yui offered as she leaned against his door, she just wanted to see him and be held for a moment.

Subaru felt his throat, he was thirsty but still.. he didn't have the confidence to face her right now

"I don't need it, go away!"Subaru kicked the door as Yui stepped away from it. He heard her foot steps as she walked away.

His head pressed against the hard wooden door, he wanted so badly to hold her and tell her how much he needed her. But he couldn't. He didn't have it in him.

—The Next Day—

Yui sat on top Reijis desk table as he removed another blood sample from her and took detailed measurements for her fangs. He cut her hand and noticed how it didn't seem to heal quickly. She hadn't gained that ability yet.

"Are you drinking blood? How much would you say your consuming?"Reiji pulled out his note pad and began to write. Yui thought about it for a bit but she hasn't really drank anyone's blood recently besides Ayatos.

"I had a mouthful of Ayatos but that's it"Yui explained as Reiji held a light up to her eyes. He wa pretty much playing actual doctor with her

"A mouthful isn't enough, be sure to drink some today. If you don't want to take it from Ayato or Subaru we have a back supply"Reiji commented as he pointed to the fridge behind him.

Yui nodded in understanding as she rubbed her bandage. She would just drink from the back supply since her and Subaru weren't exactly talking. Going to Ayato felt a bit wrong.

Reiji excused her and Yui left to her bedroom. As she opened her door she noticed something on her bed. A single white rose with its thorns removed.

'Is this how he wants to say sorry?'Yui thought as she picked up the flower, it smelt sweet and brought a smile to her face.

'Who knew he could be romantic'Yui giggles as she placed the rose against her pillow. She was feeling a bit tired from all the blood Reiji took for testing and wanted to rest. She would try seeing Subaru again later.

Yui slept peacefully but stirred as she felt a pair of arms coming around her. It felt comfortable so she relaxed back in, enjoying the feeling of being held again

'Even if he doesn't love me.. is that okay? Can I be okay with that?'Yui thought as she curled back a bit into the warm embrace.

The feeling of cool lips against her neck made Yui shrug at first before relaxing. It felt nice.

"Open your neck more for me"

Yui opened her eyes and reflexively swung her elbow back but was then hissed at the pain

"That was my dam stomach, the hell do you think you're doing?!"Ayato was angry but not physically hurt by her sudden struggle. She had been so relaxed a moment ago it was almost cute.. almost.

Yui struggled in his arms as she started kicking him

"I thought you were Subaru! Get off me please"Yui grabbed his arms and tried to undo his hold on her but found it useless.

A growl was heard vibrating through his chest.

"You can't tell which one of us is holding you?! You're really dense"Ayato released Yui from his hold as watched as she rolled off the bed. She hit the ground with a thump and then stood back up angry. She tossed a pillow at him which he just knocked away.

'I'm going to have to bath again'Yui thought unhappily as she knew that Subaru wouldn't want to talk to her if she smelt like Ayato. She had just finished and even finished with a nice strawberry scent, it was all wasted now.

"And what's with that strawberry scent? Are you trying to make me sick or something?!"Ayato pretended to gag for a moment and Yui looked away embarrassed. Did the strawberry scent smell that bad? Did vampires not like strawberries? Yui never bothered to ask but assumed it was a nice scent.

'It would have smelt nice if you had put it on for me'Ayato thought as he turned over and closed his eyes. He would sleep here.

"Hey that's my bed!"Yui complained as Ayato stretched out to cover her entire bed. He even threw his arms out uncomfortably.

Ayato made a fake snoring sound that even Yui didn't believe before she finally gave up. She picked up her pillow from the ground and walked out.

'That jerk! He just wants to make fun of me and drink my blood, I'm just a dumb blood bag to him... and everyone else'Yui stopped her angry walk and thought for a moment. Ayato hadn't changed how he treated her much and neither had anyone else. Now even Subaru wasn't spending much time with her.

'Delicious blood and sex... is that really all they care about?'Yui wander out into the living room and took a seat on the couch. She couldn't imagine being with someone without love.

Could vampires not learn to love..

Yui laid her head down against the pillow and adjusted herself

'Blood..'Yui touched her lips and remembered the taste of Subaru's blood and the Ayatos.

"Can he really not feel love?

Thank you for reading so far, do you think things are going well? Anything you want to see?