I'm SO SORRY for the late update! I'll tell you guys what happened because this chapter was supposed to be updated last month but then the inevitable happened, my laptop broke. When I said I broke my laptop, it means it has perished from the face of the Earth. Jk It didn't perish but it just simply broke. It won't turn on anymore and all of my files were in there. I know, I know I should have saved the files on a flash drive, but ever since that happened, I have now started using the file holder. I save all of my work on a flash drive now so I hope I will NEVER EVER have to rewrite a LONG ARSE chapter ever again! Because dang…I was on the verge of literally quitting this story since I was so frustrated, but I decided not to since everyone has given me such support, I just couldn't leave you guys hanging! So THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH! I literally love every single one of you! (:
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Now please enjoy chapter 28!
Shiki's POV
The drive to my house wasn't long since it wasn't too far away from Rima's home. Rima still had the confused expression on her face as to why we were headed to my place. I on the other hand would like to know why I'm reacting like this. My main concern was what was on her neck. I hope Erik likes the taste of his own blood because he won't see it coming.
My blood was still boiling and my face was probably a light pink. I didn't really care. It was too hard to hold back my anger but since Rima's here I had no other choice. She had a terrified look on her face back at the party when Erik attacked her. It was my entire fault because I couldn't protect her. Though I'm kind of relieved she wasn't severely hurt or else things would have gone down badly.
We finally made it to my home. My mom was out at a wedding so I had the house all to myself. I parked my car in the garage and stopped the car. There was an awkward silence between us and I could feel Rima's eyes drift to me.
"Why am I here?" She hugged my sweater even tighter covering her body.
I turned to Rima and saw her eyes were a little plump. "Just…" I saw the hickies. "…I'll uhhh…" How was I going to talk when I'm so annoyed with those bruises? I was still pissed from the attack. I'll never get this feeling out of my system. "You have some stuff on your neck."
"Hmmm?" She touched the area where the hickies were and flipped open the mirror that was above her. I could see Rima's eyes widen at the sudden scene. "How did he…when…I don't remember him doing this…" Her voice was getting choked up.
I sighed. "That's why I wanted to bring you here so that you can clear those things up before I take you home."
Rima didn't say anything else and nodded.
We got out of the car and I opened the door which led us straight into my kitchen. I turned on the light switch which lit the whole kitchen. Rima took a seat on one of the stools around the counter table while I got a rag and filled it with ice. I glanced at the strawberry blonde and saw her playing with her fingers. She was obviously nervous since I took her into my house. I don't even know is she has forgiven me or still hates me. I set those worries aside and focused on giving her the ice pack.
Rima cautiously took the ice covered towel and placed it on her neck, but she missed the location so I held onto her hand and moved it to its correct place. She blushed lightly and kept her head down. The side of my lip curled up. She was so cute.
I decided to take a seat next to her on one of the counter chairs. She flinched but remained calm and kept the ice pack on her neck.
"Thank you…" She lightly whispered.
My head shot up and I gazed at her beautiful ocean orbs. A snicker escaped my mouth. "You don't have to thank me. I don't really deserve it anyways."
Rima pressed her lips together. "But you did save me so I 'm grateful. Who knows how far he could have gotten if it wasn't for you."
I jerked my mouth in an unpleasant way. "Yeah…" I imagined Erik torturing her in a way that made me uncomfortable.
Then the awkward silence decided to reappear. There was a lot I wanted to tell her but I believe this was the wrong time.
"You know…" Rima tapped her finger on the marble countertop. "…you haven't changed. You're still the same old Shiki."
Was that a good thing or a bad thing? I gave her a confused and offended look. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"It's a good thing if you were wondering…" She sighed.
A grin cracked onto my lips. I was happy that she still thought of me. Maybe things will lighten up between us and we can be like how we used to be, but I knew that would never happen. She is more aware of who I really am. But that doesn't stop me from wanting her back. She has permanently cemented herself in my heart and that cement isn't washing off anytime soon.
My eyes peered to her hand which was resting on the table. I slowly drifted my hands on top of her delicate fingers. I waited for a moment to see if she would slip away but she didn't.
At that moment, my stomach was tied into a million knots. I slowly tightened the grasp on her hands until out fingers were tangled together. We sat there in silence for a while longer. I could hear her heart beat rapidly in a consistent rhythm and I could also feel mines.
Whenever we have hand contact with one another, my whole body starts to go off. It's like letting off a time bomb. It'll go off at a certain time just like how I touched Rima's hands.
I enjoyed the few moments of peace until she wiggled her fingers around. "Shiki,"
"Hmmm…?" I hummed while looking at her play with my hands.
"…we can't be together." She kept her stare at our tangled hands.
My smile slowly disappeared. I could feel my heart slowly sink. "Why?"
She shrugged. "We just can't be together."
My expression turned into a massive blank face. I was so confused.
I thought the sign of us holding hands would mean a step closer on fixing this relationship but, why is she saying we can't be together? Obviously she still had feelings for me and so do I. I just don't understand anymore.
"Why are you saying that now when we're doing this?" I gestured to our hands.
Rima shook her head. "I'm sorry. I just wanted to clear that up to you."
"You're kidding me right?" I scrunched my nose. "You're just going to throw me away like that? What about the other things we've gone through. Please Rima, I know you still like me. Just give me another chance. I promise I'll make things right. Please."
I tightened the grasp on our hands, but she slowly loosened the grip.
My eyes widened. She was serious…
"Rima…" I said worriedly. "What do I have to do so that you'll take me back?"
"Nothing. It's better if we should just forget about each other." She pulled her hands away from mines but I grabbed them back.
I furrowed my eyebrows. "Do you think I'm that kind of person to just 'forget' about something? I already told you I'll get you back no matter what."
Rima dropped the icepack on the table and covered her eyes. I could tell she was deep in thought. Then I heard a few sniffles.
"Why do you always do this?" Tears streamed down her face as I jerked the side of my mouth.
"You can forget about me but I won't." I smiled as I wiped her cheek with my thumb.
Rima looked up at me with a sorrowful expression. I on the other hand held onto her hand tightly. "Now can you tell me why we can't be together?"
"No!" She rolled her eyes.
I chuckled. "Then I won't take you home."
"What?" Rima snapped at me. "You have to take me home!"
"It's only 10:30…we have time." A smirk played on my lips.
"It's because you're an asshole. There happy?"
I raised an eyebrow. "How is that possible? This 'asshole' just saved your butt a while back."
Rima gritted her teeth. I could tell she was obviously stuck. "…can you just take me home?"
"Fine, fine…"
We got out of our seats and headed out to my car. My sweater was still resting on her shoulders so I decided to get it back when we get to her house. The bruises were a little faded but from afar, they looked like little mosquito bites so she could pull it off.
The car ride to her house was a silent one. Rima would once in a while stroke her neck either because she was uncomfortable or itchy. I believed she was uncomfortable because every 30 seconds, Rima would rub her thigh and then her nose. It was a cute sight to see. Though I made it look like I didn't notice anything at all.
I pulled up in front of Rima's house. A few lights were lit in her home and a Mercedes 520sl parked in the drive thru. Her mom was defiantly home.
Rima unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the door. I watched her as she stepped out of my car.
"Good night." I smiled while holding onto the steering wheel.
She stopped to look at me, "Night." And then shut the car door.
I watched her make her way up the front door and suddenly remembered. Rima was still wearing my sweater.
I was about to roll down the windows when my hand suddenly halted. On second thought, I'll just forget she has my sweater and this will be an excuse for me to come visit her tomorrow. A wicked grin formed on my lips. Looks like I know what I'm doing tomorrow.
Rima's POV
I entered the house and threw myself on the couch. My mom was in her office filing papers when she heard the door open.
"Rima, honey, you're home?" She stepped out of her office.
I kept my face buried in the pillows. The only sound that left my mouth was a groan.
"Who took you home?"
I shifted my head so that my eyes were staring into hers. "A friend."
"What's that 'friends' name?" A grin curved on the side of her lip.
My expression stayed plain and blank. Was she suspicious of me? Even so, I have to avoid bringing up Shiki's name. My mom already knows about the whole 'Shiki playing me' thing. She'll just be even more disappointed at me for having a past boyfriend taking me home. But since he's the son of her best friend, there might be SOME mercy in there.
"Mom, I'm tired. Stop asking me questions."
My mom crossed her hands and looked at the ceiling. "…it was Shiki wasn't it?"
I jerked my head up. So she knew…? "How…how did you know?"
"Well, that sweater is the new Prada summer collection and currently Jessica's company is in charge of it." I could see her face light up at her hard evidence. "Besides, that sweater isn't in stores yet."
I flinched when she said 'sweater'. So that was what I was forgetting! No wonder it felt so warm. My face turned beat red as I felt the leather sweater on my skin. Moreover, the sweater was a rare item. It's designer brand and I'm wearing it…not that my mom doesn't hook me up with the latest fashions. It's just it's something valuable to someone else. I'll have to make sure this jacket is taken care of.
My mom smirked at her victory. She was obviously thinking of becoming a detective someday. "I didn't know you two were still seeing each other. I thought you were going to forget all about that boy."
I pressed my lips together and rubbed my cheeks. "I didn't want to disturb you so he offered to take me home."
"And you said yes."
"Yeah…" I nervously laughed. "But don't worry, nothing happened. I've been extra cautious."
"I see…"
An awkward silence then formed between us. I knew she wanted me to start a conversation about my time at the party, but I wasn't going to.
"How was the party?"
There she goes.
"It was okay. I met a lot of fans."
"Oh did you now?"
I nodded. This was the weirdest conversation I have ever had with my mom. I knew she wanted me to spill something. It's too bad I wasn't going to.
"I'm going to my room now." I forced myself up the stairs. "Night."
"Okay then honey."
I finally made it to my room and closed my door. Placing Shiki's sweater on the edge of my chair, I change out of my dress and into some comfortable sweats and tank top. It felt good to be in baggy wear. I should have worn this to the party instead of that dress. My mind suddenly flashed back to the terrifying event that took place while back at the house. Chills ran down my spine as my arms hugged my body. That was the worst experience ever. The absolute worst.
I never knew Erik was still after me. After months of being together, I was really expecting him to forget me. But he probably won't mess with me since Shiki socked him in the face. A smile formed on my face. Shiki…hmmm
I know I still had feelings for him but I wondered if he knows it. Maybe it's best if he didn't. I not only promised to date a jock EVER again, it was better like this. There are still many people out there I can choose from that have much better charm then him.
But are they Shiki?
A long sigh escaped my lips. This is hopeless.
Why are you thinking of this right now Rima? There's no point in thinking about these things right now.
My conscious got the best of me and I finally agreed. I'll think about this tomorrow.
My mom left for work early today and I had the house all to myself. It was 7:30 a.m. I have absolutely no idea why I woke up so early, but today just felt like those days. I decided to text Shiki about the sweater. I wonder if he noticed I took it or it was missing. He probably wouldn't care.
I hesitated on pressing his name since the last time I texted him was ages ago. I got my mind cleared and decided to just get it over with.
Rima: Hey you I forgot to return your sweater :o
Five minutes later.
Shiki: Oh yeah I was about to text you yesterday but then I knocked out when I got home. Hehe
Awww he knocked out. That's cute.
Rima: Are you going to come to my house and get it?
Shiki: Yeah. I just woke up so I'll be there in a little bit.
I ended the conversation. My heart started to beat rapidly. Shiki's coming to my house…HE'S COMING TO MY HOUSE! I immediately dug through my massive closet for something casual to wear. There was no way I'm going to put in effort just to look cute.
I simply threw on a floral tank top and denim shorts. My hair flowed down to my back and I wore cotton liners. After taking numerous glimpses in the mirror and posing, I was all set.
Making my way downstairs, Marsh was outside sleeping in his dog house. I decided to make myself a little breakfast before he arrived. I put a piece of bread in the toaster and got out an egg. Today was going to be a boring day. Netflix was going to be my main priority.
Frying the egg, I got out a plate and placed my toast from the toaster and used a spatula to place my egg on top of the bread. I brought the plate into the living room and turned on the television. I sat down on the leather couch and rested my feet on the ottoman as I flipped through the channels. After an episode of 'Keep up with the Kardashians' I finally searched on Netflix for a movie. Hmmm...Paranormal Activity 4 just recently came out, but then again I don't really like watching a horror movie alone. Looks like I'll have to watch something else.
Ding Dong
My head jerked to the door. He's here.
I ran to the kitchen and placed my plate on the counter, ran to the bathroom, checked myself out, and then finally opened the front door. There stood the 5 foot 9 boy. He has his hands in his pocket and wore a black leather jacket over his gray V-neck.
"Hey Rima." He grinned. "I'm here for my jacket?"
I smiled and nodded. "Let me get it for you. Why don't you wait in here? It's kind of cold outside."
The chest nut haired boy nodded and stepped into my house. I walked up the stairs and into my room. The jacket was still on my chair as I carefully held it. Okay deep breath Rima. You can't keep acting like this every time Shiki's around. It'll be a big give away that you still have feelings for him.
After fighting my conscious, I forced myself to fake a smile and walk down the stairs to find him playing with the T.V. remote. I walked behind him and poked his shoulder.
"Here" I handed the sweater to him. Shiki took his Prada jacket and swung it over his shoulder. "You know," he began. "Paranormal Activity 4 isn't much of a good horror movie."
I looked up at him and gave him a confused look. Why are we talking about Paranormal Activity all of a sudden? He totally changed the subject.
"And you would know?"
"I already watched the whole series. Everyone dies at the end."
I immediately covered my ears and slapped Shiki on the shoulder. "Don't spoil it for me! What the hell?"
He laughed at my sudden reaction. "Oh my bad, looks like you won't be watching this movie then huh?"
I groaned at his stubborn behavior. Nothing has changed.
"But you know a movie that was creepy? The Woman in Black."
"The name already makes it sound creepy…" I took the remote from him and sat down on the couch. I entered the name of the movie Shiki mention and saw that the actress playing the main character was Daniel Radcliffe, the guy who played Harry Potter. "Oh wow I didn't know he played in a movie like this."
"Well Daniel plays as a father in this movie. You should watch it." Shiki smiled. "It's scarier than that paranormal junk."
I rolled my eyes. "Paranormal almost got me sleeping through the movie. I managed to stay awake because the movie was full of idiot characters. It was funny to watch them."
"True." Shiki grinned and took a seat next to me on the couch. "But Women in Black have a dark history behind it. I think you might like it."
"That is if I don't fall asleep through the first 30 minutes of it."
I selected the movie and waited for it to load. Meanwhile, Shiki was sitting fairly close to me on the couch. One arm was resting above my head while the other arm was on his lap.
Oh my, we got carried away. The whole reason for him here was because I just wanted to return his sweater but now that I look at it, I was about to watch a movie with Shiki. How did this happen? That guy sure does know how to play around with words. I didn't even notice.
The movie began and since it was only 8 a.m. the sky was still a bit dim so the living room was 2 shades darker then the outside. I found this quit comfortable. Shiki was sitting next to me with his arms resting over my head and I couldn't help but lean a little so that my shoulder would touch the side of his chest. With that sudden movement, I could feel the chest nut haired boys eyes narrow down so that he stared at the top of my head.
I pretended nothing happened. Nothing was going on, but it was too hard to concentrate since my ex was sitting next to me and I was leaning on him. I just flushed a light pink. Somehow I was enjoying this.
Shiki's POV
The room was as dark as a movie theatre except a little lighter because of the dim light coming from the outside. I had my arms stretched across the couch as Rima was lightly leaning against me. Rima was so cute. She is obviously making it hard for me to resist. I mean it makes sense. A boy and a girl, in a dark room, alone, and watching a movie. How can this not be an opportunity?
We were already 45 minutes into the movie and I was not paying attention to it at all. All I did was steal glances down at the beautiful blond. She was so perfect yet so delicate. She makes it hard…urg
After another 15 minutes of silence, I suddenly felt Rima's whole body begin to lean even further onto me. Her head was now on my chest and her shoulders lazily limped. That was when I finally realized it.
Rima's asleep…
This girl really fell asleep…Are you kidding me? My lips pressed together into a weak smile. Rima wasn't kidding when she said she'd sleep during movies. Maybe that's the reason why she never asks to go to the movies because apparently this happens.
Though it's kind of a kill joy since she's unconscious but watching her sleep like that made me weak inside. I knew I couldn't do anything unnecessary so I just simply slipped my arm around her shoulder and hugged her close to me.
The moment surprisingly felt right. It was as if she belongs in my arms…mine only. During the weeks before, everything I tried seemed to turn out wrong. But all it took was a forgotten sweater and a change in subject.
I stared at the sleeping beauty as she breathed silently. A wide smile crept on my face as I lowered my head and implanted a long tender kiss on her forehead.
"Finally, something turned out right."
No one's POV
Ring Ring Ring…
Ring Ring Ring…
Ring R-
"Hello?" A husky voice answered the phone. It was 8 in the morning and the Martin Football player was sleeping in his room with a few empty beer bottles on the side of his bed.
"Erik? Hey so how did it go? Were you able to fuck her up?" A slightly high pitched voice asked as she snickered through the phone.
The confused jock groaned, obviously suffering a massive hangover. "Fuck what?"
A low growl vibrated through the phone. "Rima you stupid buffoon."
"Oh…Rima...?" Erik snickered lazily as if he hadn't slept in days. "I was but then Shiki came ruining the party…"
"What? Shiki ruined it?" The female voice sounded a bit frustrated.
The jock grunted. "If I hadn't gotten my guard down, I could have taken him on."
"Oh shut up, you were probably too drunk to even know what was going on!"
"Shut the hell up! I have a fucking headache!" Erik rolled over on his giant kind sized bed. "Who gives a damn anymore? I did what you told me to so where be my money?"
A low giggle was heard from the phone. "I'm not giving you your damn money when you didn't do what I asked. Well then now that you're useless, I don't need you anymore. Toddles!"
The phone slammed shut as the she narrowed her eyebrows in frustration.
"So what happened? Did Erik succeed?" One of the girls asked while giving her toes a manicure.
"His brain is the size of a pea. He can never get a simple task like that done." Another girl chimed in.
"This is why…" The main girl hushed both of her friends and stood up from her pink comforter. "…we don't let monkeys do a humans job…"
DUN DUN DUN! Was this planned all out? Who is the mysterious girl? Mmmhmmm I think you guys got the idea ;D
-BOWS ON KNEES ONCE AGAIN- I'M SO SO SO SORRY FOR THE EXTREMELY LATE UPDATE! I'm just really busy this summer with summer school and other crap. POOOO I HATE IT ALL!
So just two months ago Vampire Knights finally ends. And I might not be the only one but when I finally read to the last page of chapter 93 the first thing I said was 'WHERE IS THE EFFING SHIMA?' I'll admit it to you guys but the reason why I stuck around to read the manga was because of Shima. Yuki and the whole series just became…boring? I'M NOT TRYING TO OFFEND ANYONE! (please don't kill me) I don't know, Vampire Knights just wasn't 'amazing' anymore and I have this icky feeling towards Yuki. She makes me mad IDK why. Lol (Basically what I'm trying to say is…I like Yuki in Fanfiction stories but not in the manga.)
Again…Please don't kill me!
What's going to happen next: The athletic department is holding an annual CAR WASH to raise money for an upcoming winter banquet for all the athletes. Let's see how things go from there since MAYBE Shiki and Rima have gotten along? We'll find out in chapter 29!
[QUESTION TIME!] Also I'm just curious…excluding my recent comment about the ending of Vampire Knight…I would like to know what you guys thought about the completion of the series! Please leave a review (:
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