Theme: Vampire AU

Akashi: Vampire. Head of the Akashi Clan. Has lived for four centuries (at least). Favourite food is Tetsuya('s blood)

Kuroko: Dhampir. Akashi's half-brother and servant.

Kuroko's POV

"Brother? Brother, it's time to wake up."

I shook the figure of my older brother and master that lay under the blanket, and I heard him groan in reply. However, he did not even move a single inch.

This situation was a common occurence for us; since my brother, Akashi Seijuurou is not a morning… well, evening person. As a vampire who has lived for at least four centuries and is the leader of our clan, you would expect some sort of maturity from him; but unfortunately this doesn't seem to be the case.

"Please, Brother; it's really about time you got up. You are due to meet Midorima-sama in two hours in your study and you have to get ready."

Still no response.

"Older Brother, I beg you—"

"Seijuurou."

"… What?" I questioned, confused as to why he had said his own name.

"Call me by my first name. If you don't, I won't get out of bed."

"… Brother Seijuurou."

"Drop the 'brother' part. And say it more sensually."

I could not help but to sigh.

"You are not a child anymore, Brother; you are already centuries old. I would appreciate it if you could stop acting as if you are just a youngster of a few decades."

"Even an old geezer wants to be spoilt sometimes.

"I never mentioned that you were one. Come on, just get up already."

"Ahh, fine. I'll have you make up for it tonight."

With a grunt he sat up, the silken sheets pooling around his bare hips. The glossy black fabric was a stark contrast to his porcelain-pale skin. In fact, if they were lower, they would barely be able to cover his…

"Like what you see, Tetsuya?"

"!"

… I forgot. My brother is able to read my thoughts; and here I was being an idiot by getting myself lost in them.

"Don't be bothered by it, my sweet." Brother reached out to grab my wrist, and with one rough tug pulled me onto his lap. "Your naïvety is the part that makes you so adorable."

"Please. I'm past the age that I would feel happy being called that of all things."

I tried to pull away from his grasp, but it was a futile attempt. Looks like he has no plan to let me go at all, huh.

"But as long as it comes from my lips, any word of praise would make you delighted, won't it?"

I opened my mouth to deny the statement, but I had to admit there was some truth in it.

"Hmm… Perhaps." I mumbled instead.

"Tetsuya…" Brother purred as he leaned closer to me, placing his head on my shoulder in manner that made it seem like a display of affection. "Since you won't let yourself be spoilt, it won't hurt to spoil me a little, right?"

He wound one arm around me, his hand resting on my hip. His other hand started to play with the ribbon tie of my shirt,

"We were so rough yesterday when we did it; I'm surprised you still can move normally. As expected of my lover."

"Silly. It's because I'm a dhampir that I am able to recover quickly."

"Perhaps so, but I would expect no less of a man I chose to be mine."

"…"

"What's wrong, Tetsuya?"

"I'm pleased to hear you say that, but you know Father isn't pleased with the state of our relationship. He still wants you to get married and produce a heir for our clan."

"Father gave the leadership of our clan to me. Hence, it should be me who makes the decisions. Also, I have mentioned countless time that I have no interest in marrying Shintarou's sister. While she is a person I consider a friend, I cannot take her as my lover. The only one for me is you, Tetsuya."

"Yes… I know." I could not help but to smile a little, and to raise my hand to pet his head gently.

"Good that you do." Brother then started to pull on my ribbon tie, undoing the knot and removing it. "Now… I guess it's time for breakfast."

The hand that was on my hip moved up to help the other undo the buttons of my black collared-shirt. He pulled the garment back to expose my left shoulder, which made me let out a small wince.

"Am I being too rough?"

"No… it's fine."

"I'm hungry… I haven't eaten in several days."

"You can take as much as you like, then."

"But if I do, it won't be good for you, would it?"

"It's okay. I can always replenish it with human food. At the very most, I would just be feeling light-headed most of the day."

"That won't do. I'll just take a little bit and find someone else."

Someone… else?

"Don't!" The words shot out of my mouth before I even thought of them. "I don't want Brother to drink anyone else's blood! Even if I have to give every last drop in my body, I only want Brother to drink from me and only me!"

My outburst seemed to have shocked Brother as it had me. He stared at me, wide-eyed with his mouth hanging slightly open.

"Ah…!" I clasped my hands over my mouth. "I-I'm sorry for raising my voice. T-That, earlier; I…"

Before I could properly, Brother started laughing, which I thought was strange.

"Brother, what is so funny?"

"Sorry about that… I just couldn't help myself." He stopped, and gave me a smile instead. "It's just that when I realized that Tetsuya was actually so possessive of me… It made me feel so happy."

"That—! I was being serious!"

"Now now, you don't have to be so shy about it. I understand what you're trying to tell me. Don't worry; if you are that concerned about it, I won't drink from anyone other than you."

"Really?"

"I will swear on this life of mine if I have to."

"There is no need to go that far. Why do you always go to such extremes to prove a point?"

"Because I mean every word I say."

"I know you do. And you're hungry, aren't you?" I struggled to remove my shirt, baring it completely to the hungry eyes of my brother. "Here. Help yourself."

"I shall not hold back, then. Let's tuck in, shall we?"

I shut my eyes tightly and prepared for what I knew was to come next.

"A-Ahh…!" The familiar sensation of Brother's fangs piercing my shoulder sent a sharp jolt down my spine.

It wasn't pain that I was feeling; there was never any pain when Brother bit me. Rather, it was something akin to pleasure: a warm yet burning sensation that was strangely comfortable to me. Is it because it is Brother who is biting me? Or something else altogether? I don't know; and don't plan to know either.

Moments later, after what seemed like an eternity, Brother withdrew his fangs.

"Thanks for the meal." He had a smirk on his face as he licked the blood— my blood, off the corner of his lips. "As expected, Tetsuya's blood is always the sweetest. Perhaps its due to all those vanilla shakes you have been drinking."

"Maybe." I could only shrug as I pulled my shirt back on, buttoning it up. "Now, you really have to get ready. I have already fetched your clothes, so—"

"Wait."

"… What is it this time."

"You forgot two things, Tetsuya."

He held up a scrap of red ribbon which I recognized as my ribbon tie. He wound it around my neck, tucked it under the collar of my shirt and tied it neatly for me.

"Thank you, Brother. But what is the other thing?"

He did not reply, but leaned towards me to press a quick peck on my lips.

"Your good morning kiss, of course."

I sighed.

Even though the day's just started, I feel like all my energy's been drained.

Not like this is the first time it happened, of course.

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