"Yui."

"Oh!" Yui smiled softly at Kanato. "Hey."

Yui was in her bedroom, preparing herself for her bath until Kanato showed up to her room unexpectedly. "Can I help you?"

"I saw Masami in the infirmary with you." He had his teddy bear closed to him and his eyes were full of interest. "Is she interested in coming with me to the carnival?"

"She's sick." Yui was quite nervous. She didn't want to put Masami in danger considering the fact that Kanato is the dangerous Sakamaki brother. Oh okay! All of them were dangerous. However, Kanato is easily angry and resorts to throwing tantrums and possessing people's bodies by summoning a demon!

"Yes, I overheard you two in the girls' bathroom talking about her anorexia."

Yui gasped. "W-What?!"

Kanato chuckled darkly. "I'm very excited for tomorrow. Please make sure she attends this carnival."

His tone soon went dark. "Or else." After that he teleported out of her room, leaving the atmosphere very negative and dark.

Yui sighed. She made her way into the bathroom, setting down her towel and new set of clothes on the counter.

"All you do is sigh." Ayato was sitting down on her bed with an annoyed look on his face.

"Ayato…" He was right. Every time she didn't know what to say or do she manages herself to sigh.

Ayato got up from the bed and wrapped his arms around her. Taking in that delicious appetizing smell.

"I-I have to take a bath now Ayato." Yui quickly said.

"I'm gonna join you."

"What?! N-No!"

(PAUSE)

Yui was five feet away from him in the tub, soaked in water and bubbles. Luckily they covered her body. She brought her knees up and hugged them, flustered and uncomfortable with the situation. Ayato has seen her body and he was the first person she ever got intimate with… but it still made her feel embarrassed about her position and body.

"Oi Pancake… come closer." His voice was seductive and it almost brought her to him, but

she shook her head. He was naked as well, and seemed to be enjoying this unfortunate situation. Maybe he wanted to feel against her, suck her blood or a bit of both. Ayato pulled her towards him.

Yui felt herself pressed against Ayato's chest. The tub was lukewarm water. It felt nice against her skin and it caused goosebumps. The feeling of Ayato's chest caused her heartbeat to slow down. She felt herself at peace. She hated to admit how nice he felt.

"Ayato…" she lowered her voice.

"What?" It wasn't rude. It wasn't aggressive or rough. He said it in a gentle voice. Maybe he enjoys being here… with me?

"I know that vampires don't believe in love… but is it possible for a vampire to experience it?"

It was silent.

"...What kind of idiotic question was that?" His voice was starting to get rough.

"Please answer…" Yui looked up at him. His eyes were very beautiful that it caused her heart to skip a beat. "If you answer truthfully I'll give you my blood."

He groaned. "Idiot I always drink your blood regardless. Fine." He was looking up at the ceiling. "Love is nonexistent to a vampire's mind."

"A-Are you sure?" She was desperate for a better answer. A more gentle and sweet answer. Even if she wanted him to be honest about his feelings, he was very cruel.

"Why the hell are asking me these questions? Tch!" Ayato looked away from her with an annoyed look on his face.

"I… I really enjoy being with you…" Yui was twiddling her fingers when she said those words. Her face was red. She couldn't say the words properly and was very hesitant on whether to continue. "I… You…"

"Save it, Pancake. You're my prey. Don't think you're special."

Her eyes widened. Cordelia was right… there's no way he could love someone like me. Someone human like me… Yui clenched her fists. Tears fell from her eyes and she quickly got out of the tub.

"Idiot where you going?!" What the hell am I doing?! Pancake...

(PAUSE)

"Hmm… what's this?"

Laito broke the awkward silence in the limo. It was time for night school and a few hours away from the carnival. Ayato was sitting across from Yui while Yui was seated between Subaru and Shu.

"Ayato~ is something going on between you and Little Bitch?"

"Shut the fuck up." Ayato lowly responded.

"Harsh~"

Yui's eyes were darkened, her heart torn, and her mind completely fooled. She had her hands clenching her skirt tightly, tears threatening to fall. Ayato only saw her as a blood bag and thought of her as nothing to special, Cordelia mocked her for taking interest in Ayato, and she had been used by Ayato…

She wanted to scream, run away, and never be around Ayato Sakamaki ever again.

But at the same time, she wanted to give him her blood, save her, and protect her.

She felt a tap on her shoulder and slowly turned her head to face Subaru.

"Snap out of it."

Yui nodded.

"She's broken~" Laito chuckled.

When they arrived at the school, Yui was the first to exit the limo and she quickly made her way to the school to find Masami. She was nowhere to be found. She found a note on her locker. 'I won't be in school for a while. I heard that you're performing for the carnival. I'll be there. -Masami'

Yui gave out a small smile. If she can get Kanato out of Masami's mind and Masami out of Kanato's mind, she'll be able to get these two to never meet. Because vampires don't believe in love.

"Livestock."

In front of Yui was Ruki. "H-Hi…"

"Are you unwell?" He placed his hands on her shoulders.

Yui shook her head 'no'.

"You don't look like you're usual self."

Yui completely lost it. She sobbed uncontrollably.

Ruki teleported themselves to a safe private area. The rooftop.

Yui told him everything. She had feelings for Ayato and he had completely rejected her. She had conflicted feelings for Ayato and she does not know whether to love him or hate him.

"I still love him… I can't stop thinking about him!" She cries out.

Ruki watched her, speechless.

"I don't know what to do… I'm lost. I miss my father, I miss my old life… this isn't for me… I've been losing my mind ever since Cordelia took over me… I..." Ruki pulled Yui towards him and with quick movement, his lips crashed into hers. It took Yui by surprise. The kiss felt like an act of pity yet it was sweet and gentle. His lips were amazingly soft. Yui closed her eyelids as he felt his arms wrapped around her waist. He pulled away and Yui slowly opened her eyes, on the verge of tears. I kissed him… Why?

"Leave the Sakamaki manor."

"Ruki I…"

He place his index finger on her lips to silence her.

"If you stay there that man would only cause you pain."

I… Ayato…

Ruki fell back due to hard punch thrown at his face. Yui turned around and noticed Ayato behind her. "A-Ayato!"

"RUKI!" Ayato hissed. His arms were wrapped tightly around Yui.

Ruki stood up and glared at Ayato's intense eyes. Ruki wiped his mouth. He lowered his eyes and calmly said, "She's coming with me."

"Tch! Yours Truly won't allow it! She belongs to me!"

Now you want me! Unbelievable! Yui nudged Ayato's stomach with her elbow and ran quickly to Ruki.

"Pancake…" Ayato trailed off and yelled, "What the hell are you doing?"

Yui clenched her fists and stared at Ayato with teary eyes. "I… I loved you! Yes! I loved you! Even though you mistreated me multiple times I loved you! You saved me from everything and everyone! But you… you cause me pain more than love! You did things to me that manipulated me to love you. Those times you abused and violated me… I… I can't do this anymore!"

Ayato was left speechless. She… loved me?

Ruki hugged her, allowing her to cry on him.

Ayato reached out to her but she walked away with Ruki. What the hell did I do?

(PAUSE)

"What an unfortunate event." Reiji and the Sakamaki brothers were all gathered around the living room. Ayato has explained to them that Yui had left the manor with Ruki. Ayato was practically shaking, he was furious and upset. How dare that Mukami scum take her away! How dare she leave me… alone.

"What do we do now?" Subaru asked.

"Little Bitch is a hassle but it's not like her to run off with Ruki. I think there's more to this~"

"How pathetic." Kanato bluntly said. "I'll be in my room." He walked away and left it at that.

"I'm gonna find her." Ayato punched the wall leaving a huge crack. "She's never done this to me!"

"Ah. I see." Reiji said. "And how will you find her?"

"Just shut up and leave me be!"

I'm coming for you, Pancake.

(PAUSE)

Yui was wearing Ruki's spare clothes and was lying down on his bed, crying softly to herself her face turned from him. She was pretty torn about the event that happened today.

"Livestock, you mustn't cry for that man. He isn't worth your tears." Ruki was reading a book next to her.

Yui touched the bite mark she had on her wrist. Ruki has sucked her blood five minutes. It pained her. It wasn't the same. He had sucked her blood on three different locations. Neck, wrist, and leg. He was a bit more aggressive than Ayato which was hard to believe due to the fact he is a reserved man.

Ruki sighed as he hard Yui sniffing. He set his book down on the nightstand and grabbed Yui and brought her closer to him. "You cannot be thinking about that Sakamaki while you're here with me."

Yui said nothing. My heart hurts… why am I here? Why am I such an idiot…

"You don't wanna sleep here and be weak. You have a song to perform tomorrow. Don't let me down, Eve." He planted a small kiss on her cheek.

"Please don't call me Eve…" she heard ringings in her head that sounded like church bells.

"I'll call you whatever I want. You are very special to me." I want to go… I don't belong here...

He hover on top of her pinning her wrists and began to suck her blood.

(PAUSE)

Yui and the Mukami brothers woke up in the morning to have breakfast. Kou and Yuma were fighting over the food which caused Yui to smile. The school carnival was tonight and there was no class whatsoever throughout the day and throughout the night.

After breakfast was over, Kou brought Yui to his room to rehearse.

"Let's take it from the top!"

They began to sing with the music in the background. It was a nice song that fitted the carnival's atmosphere Yui hoped.

"Woo~! That was amazing!"

"It was!" Yui smiled.

Yui heard heavy steps coming from outside the door.

"Ruki! We're busy! Come back later-" Kou was cut off by the door bursting wide open and standing there was Ruki with an annoyed look on his face.

"Ruki is something wrong-" Ruki grabbed Yui's hand and lead her to his room where he pushed her to the floor.

"You… What you doing in his room?" Ruki questions angrily.

"We were practicing for tomorrow!"

"Hmph…"

He pinned her down on the floor. "You mustn't be so naive and prance around this manor like you're high and mighty."

"I-I'm not! Nothing happened!" Yui shouted.

What's with Ruki today? He's starting to become a bit more paranoid and jump to conclusions...

"Watch your tone, Livestock!" His fangs pierced down on her collarbone. Yui whimpered.

I want to go back to him. I don't belong here. I belong with… Ayato. I need to see him. Now.

"Do you think that Sakamaki trash is better than me Livestock?" Ruki darkly said.

"R-Ruki…?"

"I have to make your blood worthy of him… Make myself worthy of him..."

Him?

She soon blacked out.