I woke up as soon as I heard the birds chirping outside my window. I rolled around in my bed groaning at my stiff joints and sighing in joy as I heard them pop. After a satisfying stretch, I slowly sat up in my bed and thought about how my weekend was gonna be. I had no plans other than homework, unless I called up Yui or Yusuke to see what they were up to.

Standing up, I exited my room and went to the bathroom. Once I was done doing the usual, I went towards the kitchen to make me a quick breakfast. I looked in the fridge and saw that I really needed to go to the store. I hadn't even noticed that we were low on some things. At least there was bread, sausage and eggs. Better than nothing.

As I pulled out everything to get started on cooking, I looked on the table and saw a folded up piece of paper. I thought about leaving it there and reading it later but I didn't wanna leave myself in suspense for the whole day. With a sigh, I walked over to the table and grabbed the note.

Hiyori,I know things have been at odds between us, but I want you to know that I've thought about what you said. I'm ready to talk whenever you are.

I folded the paper and sat it back down on the table. Reading the brief note brought some relief for me. So he's thought about what I said? That's good. I hate that it hasn't been so good between us but we definitely needed that. It gave us time to think about what's been said and what hasn't been said. Now Dad wants to talk to me. Obviously wanting to tell me more than he did that evening. So far the biggest thing that surprised me was the chance that Mom might be alive. I don't think anything can take me by surprise anymore. I wonder what else he has to tell me. Maybe he knows more about Mom and Faeries. I can't wait. Sure I'm still upset that he didn't tell me everything, but now is his chance to reveal all that he knows.

I thought back to the letter Mom left, and remembered that Dad didn't know that I knew about the letter. I wonder if he'll tell me or I'd have to ask to get it out of him. If he did tell me of his own free will, how would I react? I can't just outright say, 'Yeah I know because I went snooping through your belongings'.

Well now that I think about it, that may be what I'll have to do. Be honest about it. We shouldn't hide things from each other anymore. That ends the next time we talk and hopefully that's soon.

I went back in the kitchen and started making breakfast. After whipping up some toast, eggs and sausage, I sat down at the table and began eating.

Once I was done, I cleaned up my mess and went to my room. Feeling a bit bored, I took out my phone and sent a text to Yusuke.

"I wonder what he's doing for the weekend..."

A few minutes went by and I still didn't get a response from him. I then tried calling him but didn't get an answer. He must be busy for him to not be answering me. I tossed my phone on the bed and went to get a pen and paper to write out a grocery list. Once I was done with that, I grabbed some jeans and a plain shirt. Puting on my clothes, I went to my bag to see if I had enough money in my wallet for food. Fortunately I had plenty. Making sure I had everything I needed, I grabbed the last thing I needed which was my key then headed out the door.

It was a cloudy day out but it wasn't too bad of a temperature, so it was gonna be a nice walk. Looking up at the sky, I started to wonder what other eventful things are going to come spiraling my way and if I'm gonna be ready for it. Seeing as how things keep randomly popping up in my life, there's no way in hell I'd be able to prepare myself for it. Just take it as it comes. But I know that sooner or later its going to become too much. I just hope I don't crumble into a mess.

Arriving at the store, I was pleased to see that it wasn't crowded. You'd think they just opened up. Not wanting to wait a second longer, I hurried up and down the aisles grabbing what I needed left and right. I wanted to be in and out that way I can get back to start my homework. The sooner I got started the better.

With everything I needed in my basket, I waited in line to be rang up. I was next as soon as the woman in front of me was done. Just as I was about to step up, the cashier told the woman she didn't have enough money.

The women opened her wallet and looked upset.

"Oh no, I thought I brought out enough. Hmm, how much would I need to remove to have enough?"

The cashier ended up cutting almost half of her needed purchases and the woman's face dropped. When I saw the woman getting ready to accept the outcome, I found myself speaking up.

"Um, if you don't mind, I'll pay for you."

The woman looked at me with surprised eyes.

"I couldn't possibly..."

"No really, its okay. It looks like you may need half of that stuff and I have enough for you. Please allow me."

The woman looked back at her items then at me and nodded.

"Thank you. You're really kind."

She then offered me the softest of smiles, which caused me to smile in return. She seemed so sweet at first glance and yet so familiar. It was her eyes. Have I seen her somewhere before? Maybe once but I can't see myself ever forgetting a face like hers. She was a beautiful woman and even her voice was soothingly sweet.

After I paid for both of our things, we ended up walking side by side out of the store together.

"I want to thank you again. Not a lot of people would do that."

I shook my head.

"Don't worry about it. My mom always said don't let good deeds die. If one person sees you do a good deed, then it'll continue to live on."

"I'm sure your Mother is a kind woman to pass on advice like that to you."

I smiled somberly.

"Yeah she was."

The woman's brow rose curiously.

"Was?"

"She um, passed away when I was little."

"I'm sorry."

I smiled appreciating her condolences.

"Thank you."

I then realized we were walking in the same direction. She also noticed and spoke up.

"You and I probably live in the same area considering we're walking a similar route."

"Yeah I was just thinking that. Good thing too, because we both have quite a bit to carry. Although you have more than me."

The women smiled while looking down at her bags.

"I do a lot of cooking."

I took a glance at her bags after she said that and noticed that she mostly had meat and different seasonings but no vegetables. She saw that I was looking at her bags and smiled knowingly.

"I usually grow my own fruits and vegetables which is why you don't see any."

"Ah I see. You must have quite the green thumb then."

She shook her head modestly.

"Oh I don't know about that but my food sure does get a lot of compliments."

Thinking she must've had a husband, I nodded knowingly. She clearly saw what I was probably thinking and shook her head.

"I don't have a husband but I do have a son. He eats quite a lot for someone so young but I suppose young boys eat a lot naturally."

"I heard boys get taller the more they eat at a young age."

The woman tilted her head.

"Now that I think about it, my boy is getting a bit taller. Or maybe wider, but I wouldn't dare tell him that."

She winked and I couldn't help but laugh at her subtle joke. The woman and I continued to walk along until we got onto our street. Just as she assumed, we likely lived in the same area. She and I talked all the way up until we got in front of her home. Right when we were about to part ways, one of her bags ripped and some of her items fell out.

"My goodness, luck is just not on my side today."

Without thinking twice about it, I offered her help by grabbing what I could and bringing it to her doorstep. As she fumbled with her other bag, she managed to get her key into the hole and opened her door. We both walked inside in odd positions as we tried balancing the groceries.

"You can just put them down near the kitchen. I honestly can't thank you enough. Coming to my rescue twice within such a short time."

"Its more than welcome. You seem like a nice woman, I like helping nice people."

The women blushed and waved her hand at me.

"Really, you're such a lovely girl. I wish you could meet my son, he's out at the moment but he actually should be back any minute."

She looked a nearby clock and frowned.

"Goodness that boy."

"I'm sure I'll get to meet him. Anyways, I have to get going. It was nice meeting you."

"Same. Oh I didn't catch your name dear."

I bowed my head in her direction.

"Hiyori Yamaguchi. Pleased to meet you."

"Misumi Nanaba."

After we introduced one another, we both then looked at each other in surprise. Before either of us could say anything, her front door suddenly opened up and a cheery familiar voice cut through the room.

"Mom I'm back, sorry I took so long. I had to do something a little extra for...-"

I turned to the door and my eyes widen in surprise.

"Y-yusuke?"

Yusuke's surprise mirrored mine.

"Hiyori? Mom?"

This woman was his Mother? Now that I look at her, she seemed familiar to me because Yusuke shared some of her features. Especially the almond shaped eyes and smile. Something so wholesome about it that reminded me of Yusuke.

Yusuke's Mom, Misumi, looked between the both of us and covered her mouth as she giggled.

"Well this is an interesting way of meeting."

After Yusuke and I helped her put away her groceries, we all went to sit down in the living room. Talk about a small world. I never thought I'd meet Yusuke's Mother this way and his face was priceless. It was like a touch of surprise with a hint of embarrassment. His Mom made us something to snack on as we all sat and talked.

"Yusuke has told me about you. He told me how nice you were. At first I thought he was exaggerating but since I was able to experience your kindness, I can't help but see it wasn't."

Yusuke's face turned beat red as I looked at him after his Mom told me what he'd said about me.

"Mom..."

"Don't Mom me. I was wondering when I would be able to meet the infamous Hiyori. Glad I was able to meet her even though the circumstances were odd."

I smiled while nibbling on a small finger sandwich.

"Yeah. He's told me about you as well. Well maybe not a lot, but enough for me to know he has a great Mom."

Yusuke's face couldn't get any redder.

"Not you too Hiyori..."

His Mom and I laughed at how we were both embarrassing him. What a turn of events though. I never thought I would get to meet his Mom yet here I am, in his home talking to her. Now that I think about it, this is my first time in his home. They had a lovely home. Despite it being just the two of them, their home gave off a homey lively atmosphere. It was nice. You couldn't help but feel at home and very comfortable.

Mrs. Nanaba had suddenly asked me about school.

"You attend Ryoutei as well Hiyori?"

I nodded.

"I do."

"If you don't mind me asking, what made you want to go there."

I swallowed my food as I got ready to speak.

"Well it wasn't that I wanted to go. I sort of didn't have a choice. My Dad ended up getting a better job and I had to attend a new school. Pretty much how things happened."

She sipped at her drink.

"It must've been hard getting use to."

I shrugged.

"Wasn't that hard but it is strange leaving school at midnight."

Sudden concern appeared on her face.

"You don't think its dangerous for you. A pretty young girl walking the streets at night?"

I could feel my face burn at her compliment.

"Ooh no. I mean I'm not scared. Besides, sometimes I get a ride home from a friend at school."

I then looked at Yusuke.

"Even Yusuke and I walk home together sometimes."

His Mom gave him a sly glance. "Really?

Yusuke then scratched the back of his head as he turned his eyes downward. "Do you have to look at me like that?

His Mom sure liked to tease him. Its cute because it shows how much she loves him. Yusuke did tell me that his Mom was already suspecting something, so maybe she feels there is something between the two of us. I mean it wouldn't be bad of her to think that but it is a bit embarrassing. Yusuke saw how shy I suddenly became and sighed.

His Mom noticed how awkward it became between us and shook her head.

"Oh you two I'm only teasing you. I didn't mean to make you feel shy Hiyori."

I laughed off my flustered face and shrugged.

"Its okay. I know you're just teasing."

She put on a pondering expression and placed her finger on her chin.

"But then again..."

Appearing to know what his Mom was about to say, Yusuke quickly stood from his seat stopping her mid sentence.

"Mom! H-hey Hiyori, don't you have to get home? Didn't you go shopping."

Getting the message from Yusuke, I stood up as well.

"R-right. I have to go home and put up the groceries. Not to mention I have to cook something."

Yusuke's Mom then pouted her lips like a child.

"Hey now, you two are trying to pull a fast one aren't you?"

Ignoring his Mom, Yusuke grabbed some of my bags and headed to the door.

"Come on Hiyori, I'll walk you home."

Not wanting to be rude, I quickly said goodbye to his Mother.

"It was nice meeting you ma'am. I have to go now."

Following right up behind Yusuke, I grabbed the other half of my bags and sprinted out the door with Yusuke. We could both hear his Mom calling out to us.

"Wait a minute...Yusuke you're gonna get a mouth full when you get back!"

That's the last thing we heard after the door was shut. We hurried along down to my house and couldn't help but laugh. Looking at how uncomfortable Yusuke was, I couldn't help but laugh harder.

"Your Mom is...well...you were right. She does have her hopes up."

"Hiyori I'm sorry about that. She's so embarrassing sometimes."

"But fun. Your Mom is an amazing woman. I can tell."

Yusuke sighed.

"Yeah, even though she's like that, I'm grateful to have her."

I felt my heart squeeze a bit at the way Yusuke spoke of his Mom. Even though I know now that there is a possibility that my Mom is alive, I can't shake the idea that she also could be dead. Its been so long since I've believed her to be dead, that she still feels really gone to me.

As I walked along in thought, Yusuke had noticed my sadden expression.

"Hiyori?"

I snapped out of it.

"Oh sorry, I spaced out."

A small crease formed on his forehead as he looked at me curiously.

"You do that a lot. Do you want to talk about it?"

At first I was about to rub it off as if it was nothing but then I thought about just telling him. I mean, it wouldn't hurt to talk to him about how I'm feeling. Perhaps I'll even feel a bit better.

"Actually...I was thinking about my Mom."

"Your...Mom?"

I nodded.

"I don't know if I'd told you, but my Mom has been gone since I was little. So seeing you with your Mom made me think about mine."

"You mean your Mom is...?"

Even though I have proof that she may not be dead, I still felt it was right to continue to believe what I've been told all these years. I didn't want to get my hopes up.

"She died when I was little."

"I'm sorry."

"Thanks. Anyways, it was nice meeting her. I kind of knew that she would be a lovely woman. Based on what you've told me."

"Yeah. She does her best for me and I for her."

I didn't want to pry but I was curious.

"Not trying to pry, but has it always been you and your Mom?"

Yusuke let out an awkward chuckle.

"If you're wondering about my Dad, he passed when I was little."

I felt bad bringing up such a sad topic.

"I'm sorry."

Yusuke shook his head.

"I mean I was young so I barely remember him but from what Mom has told me, he was a great guy. I'll just take her word for it."

"Well for them to have you, I'm sure he was an amazing man."

Yusuke looked at me fondly.

"Thank you."

As I smiled at Yusuke's thanks, I thought about how similar Yusuke's and I parent situation was. All he had was his Mother and all I all was my Father. We both only had one parent while the other parent was out of the picture due to unfortunate situations.

But between the two of us when losing a parent, it didn't appear to affect Yusuke. I mean, he had no recollection of his Dad, so he didn't feel sadness or grief. I of course did feel sadness and grief because I knew my Mother. Had memories with her always being the ideal Mother, so naturally it was a tragedy for me. I still remember Dad breaking the news to me. Just thinking about it caused tears to well up in my eyes but I quickly blinked them away not wanting Yusuke to see them.

We were then standing in front my house and walking up to the front door bags in hand. I opened the door and we both went inside. I told Yusuke to simply put the bags in the kitchen. He offered help but I turned him down saying if he had stayed, I wouldn't get anything done.

"Thanks Yusuke. You're always a big help."

"You're my friend. I wanna be able to help you any way I can."

I walked him to the door and as he got ready to leave, he stopped and turned to me.

"You know, I'm really glad you opened up to me a bit. You seem to be in some kind of slump as of late and I've been wanting to know what's been bothering you. Even though I know there's likely more to it than what you've told me, I'm glad you told me something. I feel like we're getting closer."

Realizing how that must've sounded, he cleared his throat and stuttered out.

"A-as friends. You know, just friends."

As I watched Yusuke get all flustered with that last part, I felt myself also feel happy inside. He was happy that I opened up to him. I didn't fully know what that meant but I think its safe to say that he would gladly lend me a shoulder. He's told me before that I can talk to him about anything and that he'd offer an ear yet I've yet to take him up on his offer. I didn't even notice that this was the first time I've actually opened up to him about something so personal in my life. The way he actually listened and even shared something in his life with me, shows how close we're becoming.

Not bothering to ask, I opened my arms and wrapped them around Yusuke. I could feel him stiffen but then relax as he followed suit hugging me back. After a few more short seconds, we pulled apart and could just barely make eye contact.

"Not that I mind it, but why the hug?"

A lopsided smile appeared on my face.

"Just wanted to."

He chuckled.

"Well it was nice."

A short awkward silence passed between us until he broke it.

"Okay, so I'll see you."

Giving him a short wave, I said my good bye.

"Yeah."

I closed the door and covered my hand with my face.

"Why did I do that? Now I feel all shy."

Pinching my cheeks to bring me back to earth, I went into the kitchen to put up the food and cook something.

Yusuke walked in the door and was immediately greeted with his curious Mother. She was looking at her son with a knowing like glint waiting for him to say something. But he only walked past her and to the living room. All the way to the couch, he felt her eyes burning into the back of his head. He sat down and saw that he was still being stared at by her.

"You're right, she really is a nice girl."

Yusuke nodded.

"Told you."

Misumi walked over to him with her arms folded.

"You say that like I doubted what you told me."

"I know you believed me, just glad you agree."

She studied her son for a second.

"Can't you tell that she likes you?"

Already knowing his Mom was about to go there, he still couldn't help the small frustration he felt.

"Can we talk about this later?"

"Yusuke..."

Looking up at her with begging eyes, Yusuke pleaded.

"Mom...please?"

She sighed and placed her hands on her hips.

"Fine. But you know this can't be ignored."

She then walked off into the kitchen to continue putting dinner together leaving Yusuke alone sitting in the living room. Misumi took notice of her son's sullen expression but turned her attention back on what she was doing.

As his Mom stood in the kitchen, Yusuke pulled out his phone and flipped it open. He went through his phone and got ready to send a message to Hiyori but stopped.

He thought about the way she hugged him. She felt so warm and he could feel how much she sincerely trusted him with her embrace. He couldn't help but hesitate on hugging her back but then he simply felt himself wrap his arms around her with ease.

That must be what it felt like. That pull his Mom told him about. He felt it but did Hiyori feel it? She felt something but it wasn't what he was feeling. He could tell she was struggling with her feelings not only for him but for someone else.

Not even realizing he was doing it, his hand tighten into a fist until his knuckles turned white.

"Yusuke?"

The sound of his Mother's voice made him snap his head in her direction.

"Yeah?"

She sighed looking at how upset her son was.

"Are you okay?"

Clearing up his anger as best as he could, he brought his attention back to his Mom.

"Yeah, just a bit tired."

His Mom gave him a look of disbelief but chose not to continue the topic. She was about to get back to preparing dinner until he called her.

"Mom I have a question."

Without hesitation, she nodded.

"Sure."

"With you and Dad, did you feel something right away?"

She looked away trying to think of the right words then back at Yusuke.

"We knew right away but felt reluctant to follow through."

"Why?"

Going closer to him, she then decided to take a seat next to him.

"Because we didn't want to end up together simply because of what we were. We both decided to pursue each other the humane way. Get to know one another, find out each other's likes and dislikes, so on and so on."

"And did that work?"

His Mom lit up happily at remembering her beloved and smiled widely.

"Absolutely. I loved your Father and he loved me. We took our time with one another and made sure what we felt was love and not some ridiculous destined pull amongst Faeries."

While thinking of Hiyori, Yusuke looked down at his phone.

"So then you believe Faeries shouldn't be together just because of some traditional thing like fate?"

Keeping her eyes on Yusuke, Misumi laid a hand on his shoulder.

"I believe that both people should know what they're feeling for sure should be love. Sure you'll feel like you belong together but that may only be onesided. Both have to be sure. Are you sure?"

He stuffed his phone in his pocket and let out a groan as he folded his arms. Yusuke definitely felt something strong for Hiyori. The minute he met her, he felt as if his soul was begging to be near her. The second she looked at him with those beautiful startled amber eyes, he felt such a strong feeling of closeness. As if he had to be near her. Hold her.

Yusuke thought about the hug and felt his chest tighten.

"I am but...she isn't. I can tell."

His Mother nodded.

"I agree. I also can tell that she's heavily conflicted. You told me that she wasn't very sociable before she met you right? Do you think that could be it? She's just nervous and still unsure with getting close to others?"

Yusuke shook his head.

"No its not that."

He thought back to Hiyori opening up to him about her Mother and seeing some kind of relief in her eyes as she told him. Like she was happy she got to share her thoughts with him. For her to finally open up to him made her sincerely happy. Getting close to others doesn't seem like that much of a problem for her since he and Yui came into her life. As much as he hated to admit it, he knew the real reason why Hiyori wasn't set on her feelings for him. That reason being a bloodthirsty red head.

He then suddenly stood from his seat surprising his Mother.

"I'm going to my room for a while."

She soon stood after him. Before he could walk off, she stopped him.

"Do you know what you want for dinner?"

He turned halfway just barely looking at her.

"I'm not hungry..."

With that he went upstairs to his room and closed the door. His Mom watched him all the way up to that point and lowered her eyes sadden by her sons mood. It was such a shame that her son was going through this.

She thought back to when she first told him about how their people found the one they were meant to be bonded with. There was an invisible yet strong pull one would feel when they were near their mate. Once that happened, they immediately had to pursue one another even if they didn't know one another. Generation after generation the Fae found love within their people but only because it was destiny. At least that's what the elders would say. Misumi wanted her child to find his own path in life without thinking he should just do what they use to do years ago. It was a new day and age, things have changed and so have certain ways but their lineage stayed the same.

They were Faeries.

They couldn't run from what they were, only live with it until they passed it on to someone else. Telling Yusuke all of this fortunately did some good because Yusuke ended up blending in well with society and even learned to think for himself. He was a good boy. Even though she knew that, she couldn't shake the feeling that her child could possibly be hiding something from her. She usually can read him like an open book but as of late, he's been so closed off. She was worried and hoped he would share whatever he's weighing himself down with.

Misumi looked towards the stairs one more time and sighed.

"Yusuke, what aren't you telling me?"

She then went back into the kitchen to make dinner with an occupied mind.

Meanwhile, Yusuke was in his room sitting at his work desk. He was tapping his finger on his desk as he angrily stared at his phone. All he wanted to do was invite Hiyori out and talk to her. About everything. She seemed to know little to nothing of her origin, and he was more than willing to show and tell her.

If he did that, she would then open up more to him and that would open the gate for the both of them completely. He already knew to a degree what she was thinking considering how strong her emotions and thoughts were. All of what she feels and thinks just flows out of her so naturally. Even his Mom could notice. Her heart was always on full display.

If he told her and taught her, she wouldn't feel confused or scared anymore. Her knowing that she isn't the only one of her kind would make her happy. She and him would become closer and they'd have each other with no one in their way. He ceased the tapping of his finger as his thoughts then went to the Sakamaki family and a strong feeling of fury ran through him.

The fact that Hiyori was so close to them and had even been in their home infuriated him deeply. Each second she was with them, she was in serious danger. If only he had met her sooner, he probably would've avoided her coming in contact with them but he was on leave from school.

His absence from school almost felt pointless but he and his Mom had something they needed to do.

Not wanting to think about it anymore, he reached for his phone and sent a text to Hiyori asking her if she wanted to hang out tomorrow.

"If I tell her, we'll become closer. Then she'll be safe for sure."

I had just finished cooking. I made curry and rice. The curry was very hearty with vegetables and pieces of beef. I felt very proud of it. I didn't know when Dad would be home, so I just made him a plate and covered it leaving it on the table. Any leftovers I'll just put it in containers and throw it in the fridge. I put a nice amount of food on my plate and sat down in the living room Flipping on the tv, I started going through the channels. I landed on some soap opera and chose to watch that as I ate my food. It was pretty cliched and boring but at least I was able to eat something while it wasn't so quiet.

After I was done eating, I turned off the tv, got up and went into the kitchen to clean up my dishes. I thought about going to sleep for a nap but then remembered I had homework to do. I went on ahead into my room and grabbed my bag getting my text books out. I then reached in my pocket to check to my phone to see if I had any messages or calls I missed.There actually was one text message I missed and it was from Yusuke. I was about to open it but then decided against it. If I texted him back, we would go on talking and I wouldn't get my work done as soon as I wanted to. I tossed my phone on my bed reminding myself to text him after I'm finished.

I had a lot of homework to do, so the sooner I got started on it the better.

The first thing I got out was my Algebra. It'd be better to get started on my least favorite subject.

I sat at my desk and got started. Some of the formulas were difficult and I had to go over it multiple times but I eventually got the hang of it. Usually I wouldn't have to struggle this much but since I was forcing myself to focus so hard on my work to push away other important matters in my personal life, it made it less easy to comprehend. Every now and then a bit of this and that would be a passing thought that lingered too long but I soon pushed it away. My pencil worked vigorously as I constantly switched from led to eraser. I was making this so hard on myself that I almost wanted to cry. How can I focus on anything when my life felt like it was in shambles. Dad and I aren't as close, secrets coming out left and right, and even my social life was becoming eventful. Just not in a good way.

Letting out a tired sigh, I was finally done with my first pile of work. The easy thing in my pile of homework was Literature. All I had to do was read a book and write about its contents. Pushing my Algebra book aside, I picked up the book that was assigned to me and read the cover. Not only was the school unique because it was held at night and was an elite, but the subjects the teachers would assign would be too much for regular students.

As I looked at the book, I thought about how mature the theme was. It was a story about a woman who cheated on her husband with his brother. But then when the woman realized that she was in love with her husband's brother, she conjured up a plan to have her husband killed.

I shook my head at the fictional situation and tossed the book on the table. This was something I would get bored of, despite how exciting it would be to others. I can only imagine that it had a devastating ending to the whole thing. Usually things like that end with someone dying.

I picked up the book, opened it up and began reading. I was unwilling but I read what I could until I realized that it was making me sleepy.

I ended up dozing off with my head laying sideways on the book. I awoke with a sudden start and lifted my head a bit too fast. I was thankful that I was sitting because I felt dizzy soon after quickly sitting up. I turned to look at my clock and saw that it was just after 6p.m.

"I had a feeling I was gonna go to sleep."

I rubbed my eyes as I stood up and stretched. Feeling thirsty, I went on to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Water in hand, I headed back to my room.

Entering my room, I saw a happily perched Laito sitting on my bed. The sudden sight of him startled me and caused me to drop my water with the glass shattering and water splashing everywhere. I placed my hand over my mouth muting my scream as best as I could. I then put my hand on my chest to calm myself down. After inhaling and exhaling slowly, I stepped over the mess and looked at him with a not so friendly glare.

Clearly unfazed by my upset demeanor, he crossed his legs and tilted his head to the side as a smirk was put on his lips.

"Scared you?"

With a deep frown on my face, I folded my arms.

"Laito...oh my god..."

He turned his head to the side with his ear facing me.

"I just love the sound of your heartbeat. Its always a treat giving you a quick spook."

Ignoring his typical banter, I looked down at the water and broken glass and sighed. I then threw my hands up in annoyance.

"Great. Look what you made me do."

"You were the one carrying it."

"But you scared me. Why are you even here?"

Laito looked at me as if it was obvious.

"I came to see you. We haven't been around each other in a while."

I rolled my eyes while looking over at my homework.

"Yeah well I've been busy."

"Too busy to see me?"

"I rather watch paint dry than spend a second with you."

He chuckled at my insult but then looked towards my homework.

"Such a diligent girl you are. Need any help?"

"No I don't. I'll ask again, what are you doing here?"

"I told you. I came to see you."

Not buying it, I rolled my eyes and looked around to find something to clean the mess up. I then left the room and came back from the bathroom with a bin and towel. On my knees, I started picking up the big pieces of glass off the floor one by one. I could feel Laito's eyes on me the whole while and I felt uncomfortable. I know he said he came here to see me but there's obviously more to it than what he's claiming. His visits usually means something not good.

I could practically feel his eyes run all over my hunched over form and I sighed.

"Do you have to stare at me?"

"I can't appreciate a nice view?"

After I put the broken pieces in the bin, I then soaked up the water with the towel. Standing up, I shook my head while trying my best to ignore his eyes following me out the room. I went to put the bin in the kitchen so that I could remember to dump it properly later. I hung up the towel in the bathroom on my way back to my room. When I entered my room, I saw Laito holding the book I was assigned to for my literature class. As he was flipping through the pages, he took a glance at me.

"I read this book before."

His statement surprised me. I thought he, right along with Ayato, didn't bother with school work. Let alone anything school related.

"Really? You do class work?"

"It wasn't for school."

"Oh? On your own personal time?"

He didn't say anything, he simply continued to swipe through the pages. For a second I thought he looked as if he was actually vulnerable. He wasn't wearing pieces of his school uniform like I usually see him in but instead, he was dressed quite casual today. Wearing a white dress shirt that was slightly unbuttoned at the neck revealing his collarbone, a gray vest over the white long sleeve that was also unbuttoned, only all the way and black pants that fit his stature. His fedora, which was his signature accessory, made it look like the cherry on top with his attire. Being use to seeing him in his uniform, it was very new to me to see him in something different. Laito even looked a bit more mature and if I must admit, it wasn't a bad look for him either.

He seemed in deep thought as I stared at him but then one snap of him closing the book erased all that. Laito's eyes found mine and his grin returned.

"Appreciating the view as well?"

I felt my face flush at being caught staring at him for so long.

"Don't be ridiculous."

As I tried to cover up my heated face by turning away from him, Laito tossed the book back on my work desk.

"Still wondering why I'm here?"

I eyed him suspiciously.

"More or less."

He smiled at my suspicious manner and pat at his pants pocket.

"Well I have a bit of a gift for you. Something you left at our home."

I frowned.

"Something I left? I can't remember leaving anything."

Then I thought about something only he would probably have found.

"Do you have a pair of my underwear or something? Because if you do..."

He stopped my rambling before I got too heated.

"As fun as that would've been to have found, I'm afraid it wasn't your precious undergarments."

Laito reached inside his pocket and pulled out a small booklet. At first I didn't recognize it but then it came to me and I felt myself slightly panic a bit. Why? Maybe because he has proof that I had been snooping in his home. It wasn't intentional though. I just happened to come across it and just picked it up.

Seeing that I was clearly struggling with words, Laito came closer to me and held the journal out to me.

"I'm curious. Now why would someone like you be digging around in others belongings. It doesn't seem like something you would do."

I couldn't even look at him but I gave him the best answer I could.

"I wasn't digging. I just came across it in your library. I thought it was a novel."

He let out a contemplated hum while tapping his foot.

"Then why was it hidden under the bed?"

I then thought back to Reiji's threat. If Reiji had found out that I was prying where I shouldn't, he would do away with me somehow.

"I...I must've accidently kicked it underneath as I was getting ready for bed. I then forgot about it."

He clearly didn't believe me but decided not to confront me about it much further.

"You're clearly lying about it but I'll let it go for now. I'm gonna assume you're lying for a very good reason and leave it at that."

Laito looked at the journal then back at me.

"You know I find it interesting that you happened to come across this."

"Why?"

"The woman I told you about. This was hers."

I knew exactly who he was talking about.

"That woman? Her name was...Aria right?"

Laito looked at me as soon as her name left my mouth. He didn't look surprised that I knew but I still felt unsure if I should've said her name or not.

Flipping it open, Laito breezed through the pages with a blank face.

"I would ask how you know that name, but its obvious."

Even though I did see her name in the book, Shu was actually the one to say her name.

"Actually, I first heard her name from Shu."

"Shu?"

"I mean its not like we were having a conversation, he just said her name. I tried asking him about it but he left without saying anything."

Laito looked at the journal and I noticed his eyes linger on the initials A.R. He then looked back at me.

"Did you find anything interesting?"

Thinking back to what little I read, I thought about bringing up the man she mentioned but decided against it. All of what I read was very private and would probably be considered intimate from her point of view. Especially the few parts she mentioned that Karl guy courting her. Instead of answering him honestly, I gave him a suspicious look.

"Not really, why?"

Not giving me a response, he began flipping through the journal. I wondered what was going on through his head as he went through the pages. He and his brothers did know her personally, so I wonder how their relationship was with her. Did they get along?

I then felt bold to ask another question.

"So do you have good memories of her?"

He raised an eyebrow while peeking at me.

"Other than her looks?"

I rolled my eyes and huffed at his comment.

"You're unbelievable."

He then shut the journal and looked at me.

"Why are you so curious about our relationship with her?"

I didn't really fully know why myself, but I think I just wanted to see what kind of woman she must've been. I didn't read very far in her diary, but I could tell that she was a kind woman. Kind enough to bring some kind of positivity in their lives. Kind of like Yui.

"Just curious is all. I've noticed that she likely left some kind of impact on all of you somehow."

I then thought back to Reiji's bookmark and Shu mentioning her name in a trance like state. I wonder what kind of memory the rest of them have of her. Laito then tossed the journal onto my work desk and placed his hands in his pockets.

"Some kind of impact? What makes you say that?"

I licked my suddenly dry lips and spoke.

"I noticed in Reiji's study that he had a Bookmark. It had the initials A.R on it, the same as the journal. I sort of put two and two together and figured it must've belonged to Aria."

A small smile appeared on his face.

"But that's just Reiji. Who's to say she left something like that for the rest of us?"

"Even if she didn't physically leave you anything, she definitely left an imprint."

Laito's eyes glossed over to a nearby wall and I heard a soft chuckle.

"You're a little detective all of a sudden? What else have you figured out? Hm? Other than meaningless things that doesn't need to concern you."

He didn't seem to like that I was putting pieces together while prying into him and his family's life. I then felt bad. I had no right to go into their personal lives like that just to get some information on this Aria woman. But then again, its because of him that I wanted to find out more. He told me that she could heal just as fast like me, he said she wasn't a vampire and I highly doubt she was human, so I know he knows what she was. Why wouldn't he just tell me?

Laito then turned to me with a bored look on his face.

"I actually came over to play but now I'm not in the mood."

Taking that as an indication that he was about to leave, I reached out and grabbed his arm. He couldn't leave. Not yet. He had to tell me more about her.

"Wait...!"

Then that's when I felt this sudden pull inside of my head and then a quick flash. Next thing you knew I saw images of a woman. It wasn't completely clear, but I could tell it was a woman. Her face was a bit blurry, so I wasn't sure of her features. There were constant flashes of her talking to someone. I couldn't hear anything, so I had no clue what was said but I saw her talking to a small child. The child looked upset and she appeared to be doing everything she could to help the child relax. After a while longer, the child's face slowly started to become recognizable to me. I then saw that I was looking at Laito when he was a very young child.

He was quite an adorable boy. His hair was shorter and he had this very innocent appearance. Like he could do no wrong. The woman was patting him on the head as he looked up at her with sad eyes.

I wonder what they were talking about. Why was he so upset. To see such a saddening expression on his face was out of the ordinary, so naturally I was curious to see what would upset the great Laito Sakamaki so badly. Then I noticed his lips moving but I couldn't hear anything. I could only see his mouth tremble as silent words left his lips. The whole scenario taking place seemed to go on longer but it soon came to a stop. There was a pause and then another flash. Quickly I felt my mind being pulled back. So fast that I felt an immediate sharp headache. I let out a hissing sound as the minor headache throbbed.

"What the...heck was that...?"

Taking note that I was back in my room, I looked down at my hand and saw that I had my hand on Laito's arm. I pulled my hand away from his arm while backing away from him. I stared at him with a small hint of red on my cheeks.

"Sorry about that, I um...spaced out."

Laito didn't say anything. He only looked at me quite curiously. He was clearly trying to pin point what just happened. I could only wonder if he could feel what happened just now. Did he know what I saw? If he did, what would he do?

His blank expression then quickly turned into a playful smirk.

"My my, if you wanted me to stay all you had to do was say so."

Even though that teasing attitude of his resurfaced, I could tell that he was wondering about what happened just now. Surely I wasn't the only one aware of what just happened.

Ignoring his typical one liners, I looked at him with worry.

"Laito, what just happened?"

For a second he looked serious but then a playful smile stretched on his face.

"Such a silly girl, you clearly grabbed me because you didn't want me to leave."

I shook my head and frowned. He was trying to avoid it. I know he noticed what happened just now.

"I'm not talking about me grabbing you. Did...did you feel something just now? When I touched you."

"I did feel something, but it would be deemed inappropriate for your ears."

I sighed heavily about to give up but then I figured to just attempt to ambush him with a blunt response.

"Laito just now...I think I saw your past."

He didn't say anything. I don't think he had anything to say to what I just said. He was looking at me like he knew something I didn't. Or more like something he didn't want to believe to be true.

Laito stared off into space and murmured.

"My...past?"

"Yes. I don't know why but I started getting very rapid flashes of images. Like I was running through your memories. It was sudden but strong. Did you really feel nothing just now?"

Turning to me, his eyes narrowed.

"What all did you see?"

"W-what?"

"If you truly did see, what can you tell me you saw?"

I opened my mouth getting ready to tell him but then there was an intimidating look in his eye that caused me to halt my words. He looked...angry? But why? I mean I did see his memories but its not like it was on purpose. I had no idea what just happened but it happened. I then thought back to when I had those visions of him and a purple haired woman. I wonder what his reaction would be if I asked him about that. Judging by his reaction right at this very moment, it wouldn't be a bright idea.

Clearing my throat, I took a deep breath and tried to piece together my words.

"I...I um, saw a woman. I mean I couldn't see her face but it was surely a woman."

"Is that all you saw?"

I was about to lie and say no, but the look he continued to give me told me otherwise.

"N-no. I saw...you. When you were a child. You were...crying."

He then placed his hand on his chin while frowning.

"Hmm..."

He didn't seem to have anything to say but I could see he was thinking very hard about what I just told him.

"Um, so what are you thinking?"

His eyes then zeroed in on me and I felt myself shrink back as his eyes buried into me. I've felt uncomfortable and even scared around him before but this time was a bit different. I felt that whatever question he asked me, I would feel compelled to tell him the truth and that made me nervous. Then again, what if he'd be able to help me if I did tell him the truth. It'll all depend of course on either of our questions and answers but I'll take what I can get. I was risking a lot. Mainly my life, but since I wasn't getting any answers from Dad yet, I'll take my chances with the closest source.

"Was Aria able to do that kind of thing too?"

For a second there I thought Laito wasn't gonna answer me but he surprised me.

"Yes."

So she was able to heal and have visions? I was getting more suspicious.

"Laito, do you know about any other beings that were known to have such quirks?"

One slow step at a time, Laito came closer to me. I was about to step back from him but held my ground.

"You know, I wanted to wait and see."

I looked at him confused at what he said.

"Wait and...see?"

His fingers then started playing with a few strands of my hair. As I watched my hair slide between his fingers, I could feel my breathing speed up.

"Wait and see if you checked everything off the list. Your scent, the taste of your blood, the healing and now visions. I suspected but I needed more evidence and I surely got it tonight."

"Laito..."

"Oh you're wondering what I mean. You're right of course. I do know what she was. She was a rarity. A priceless gem that our Father wanted to lock away and keep for his own reasons. Her kind is considered a delicacy to Vampires."

The suspense was definitely there. Knowing that if he said what I was thinking, my life would be in danger. I could die. It was a terrifying thought and even though I knew where he was going with this, I still wanted to hear him say it.

With a pleased look on his face, he opened his mouth and with a sing song tone, he said it.

"She was a Faerie~."

I didn't know what to do. My mind practically blanked out. Soon as he said it, I felt my feet move as I tried to run past him. I of course wasn't near quick enough and he ended up grabbing my arm swinging me around into his chest. The sudden force knocked a bit of wind out of me and I felt my lungs were about to explode as the breaths that I took became uncontrollable.

I brought my eyes up and saw that Laito was already staring at me. The smile he had on his face looked to be one of a victorious one. Like he's been waiting for this moment. I didn't know what was going through his mind but my mind went to the worse case scenario. Thinking he was gonna kill me now that he knew, my eye began to well up with thick tears. Feeling out of options, I began to plead.

"Please...don't kill me..."

There was a mild pause in between us. He and I looked at each other for a short while. Then next thing you knew, Laito's eyes widen in surprise and a small giggle turned into a temporary fit of laughter. He was laughing? I'm standing here absolutely frantic in him finding out that I was a Faerie and he's laughing.

I began to try to free myself from his grip in anger.

"Let go of me!"

"Now why would I do that? I have a Faerie. Beings that has cease to exist and yet here you stand."

He pulled me closer to him and ran his nose along my collarbone. After taking a whiff of me, a long sigh left his lips.

"That explains so much."

I felt his nose move from my collarbone to the side of my neck. He then pressed his lips against my skin and began kissing light trails along my neck. I then felt his wet tongue drag across my skin. He was actually standing here tasting me and smelling me. I felt like a piece of meat that was being held in front of a starved wolf.

The minute I felt his fangs glide across my skin, I managed to snatch away from him. Unfortunately, I ended up falling flat on my behind.

Standing up quickly, I made sure I kept my distance from him. That didn't stop him from still attempting to approach me though. With open arms, he came closer.

"I am in awe. Truly in awe. You're a Faerie."

I bunched my face up in annoyed disgust.

"I'm only half, so don't get too excited."

Laito then halted his steps and looked at me curiously.

"Half?"

"Yeah half. So don't expect anything too special."

As he looked at me with curiosity and excitement, I couldn't help but feel myself crumble on the inside. He was the last person I'd expect to find out first. To think I actually wanted Yui to know first but much to my displeasure, it was Laito. I kind of didn't know what to feel. Angry? Of course. Scared? Most certainly.

I mean there's no telling what could happen from this point. Would he tell anyone? Would he blackmail me? I wouldn't put it past him. Dad told me how dangerous it could be for me and I'm sure my very life being the main danger but what exactly would I have to look out for? The very same thing Mom had to deal with? Running from a vampire that wanted to use her for his own benefit. Would I be in the same situation as her since Laito is a vampire as well that knows what I am.

I didn't want any surprises. I needed to know what his end game was. Now that he knows, what was he gonna do. Laito leaned in close to my face with a look of amusement.

"So you say you're half?"

Not knowing what else to do, I nodded. Laito then clapped his hands together.

"Oh how interesting. You are a constant surprise aren't you."

"So what are you gonna do? Tell your brothers?"

Laito wagged his finger and clicked his tongue.

"I wouldn't dare do such a thing. To be the only one to know something so special about you is very exciting. You haven't even told Bitch chan have you?"

I shook my head.

"No but I was gonna. You just found out first."

"Did I?"

"Yeah."

He approached me and cupped my face.

"So you and I have a secret between us? This is a beautiful thing. This has just made us closer."

I bunched my face in disgust.

"I assure you this has only made me want to distance myself from you further."

"Why is that?"

"I'm sure you know that Vampires and Faeries don't exactly have a good relationship with each other."

He pretended to think about my statement and smiled.

"Ahhh I see. You think I'm planning on draining you dry."

I moved away from him, stepping back from him while looking him up and down suspiciously.

"I heard that vampires drain Faeries for power. That its like a major boost for them. Is it not true?"

He placed his finger on his chin.

"It is true. Pure Faerie blood can have quite the effect on vampires. Giving them more power and durability is mostly the main goal of vampires wanting to fully consume Faeries. Think I want to do that to you?"

"Well don't you?"

He folded his arms.

"Darling, even if I wanted to I wouldn't be able to. At least not with you. You're a half breed remember?"

I frowned remembering what he just said.

"Only full blooded Faeries. But I have Faerie blood in my veins, I thought you could..."

He then cut me off.

"I can and have. You do smell and taste much sweeter than your average human but that appears to be the only thing. I've drank your blood multiple times and I feel no different."

Thinking back to what Dad said, I started to wonder if maybe nothing has fully awaken inside of me yet as he claimed. I'm sure me being half human is what's protecting me. I then began to wonder something. Laito has just shared a bit of information on Faeries which means I could possibly learn something from him right this second. I then jumped at the opportunity.

"Laito, what all do you know about Faeries?"

"I know a fair amount. Our Father taught us about certain beings.

He then gave me a sly look.

"Why do you ask? Want to know something?"

Not just something but everything I could find out. Him mentioning that only Pure Faeries could give Vampires the power they wanted, made me think about something.

"I want to know how common was it for Faeries and humans to...you know...get together?"

Laito stared at me as he tried to piece together a response.

"Its not uncommon but it isn't something that would be out and about I guess."

"Is that why you were surprised to find out I was half?"

Laito waved his hand nonchalantly. "Faeries were known for keeping their little mates within their own kind. To keep the bloodline pure and whatnot. Despite it being frowned upon, there were indeed Faeries that sought their loved one outside their own."

Since it was frowned upon, I wonder if Mom had someone already before Dad. Dad did say that her people was killed, so I'm sure she probably never even met her Faerie mate.

"Were they punished? For finding their mate with another species?"

"No idea but I'm sure the judgment was through the roof. Now my question for you. Who's the Faerie? Your Mother or Father?"

I almost blurted out the answer but held my tongue.

"Why does it matter?"

"It matters because all Faeries were massacred years ago. So for you to be half Faerie, it means one of your parents is full blooded, which also means that not all the Faeries were killed all those years ago. Which also means that this is one big juicy mystery and I want to find out more."

I gave him a suspicious side eye.

"If I told you, what would you do?"

"Nothing."

"Nothing?"

"Yes. Nothing."

Folding my arms, I looked at him as if he was crazy.

"You truly expect me to believe that you would do nothing if I shared something like that? Who's to say you won't use it against me?"

Placing his hand on his chest, Laito looked at me with sickly sweet eyes and a false smile.

"I would do no such thing. You see, you should be grateful that only I know."

"And why is that?"

Tilting his head to the side, he pondered.

"Because if any of my other brothers were to find out, let's just say someone like Reiji, wouldn't be so gentle with you. I on the other hand would do you no harm. Well, at least nothing that would regard our secret."

I couldn't help but scoff at him saying "Our secret" but the crazy thing is, I actually felt myself wanting to trust Laito's words. I mean he had a point. He's the only vampire that knows and its better that one knows rather than everyone else. I couldn't even imagine what Reiji would do if he found out I was part Faerie. He'd probably try to fill me up with a mixture of concoctions before dissecting me. I shivered at the thought. I looked at Laito with a weary glare. Would telling him really be a bad idea? I mean, my Mom has been considered dead for some years, so it wouldn't hurt anything. Besides, I think it may be better this way. I'll be able to learn more about Faeries. What Dad hasn't told me, I can learn from Laito.

"My Mom. She was a Faerie."

"I guessed as much."

"What do you mean?"

"I can't sense anything out of the ordinary from your Father. Not only that, I bet you got your beauty from your Mother as well as her powers."

He winked at me which caused me to huff. Even though I brushed off his compliment, I couldn't help but blush a bit.

"You've never met my Dad, so how would you know?"

"I just have very good hunches my dear. Not a lot can get pass me."

I rolled my eyes.

"You're so big headed."

"You know you love my confidence."

I suppose nothing can get pass him seeing as how he already suspected something the minute he tasted the difference in my blood.

Taking a deep breath, I then let out a big exhale of relief.

"This may sound strange, but I feel a bit better."

Laito cocked his eyebrow.

"As in?"

I laid my hand on my forehead and thought about all that has been happening to me.

"Ever since I found out what I was, I've been stressed out, confused and scared. The only person I could talk to about it was my Dad and even though I was suppose to rely on him throughout this time, he has just barely been helping me. Instead, he's been shielding me rather than telling me all I should know. So for someone else to know, especially being familiar with it, is such a great feeling."

I didn't even realize I was smiling at him. I couldn't believe how better I felt and Laito was the one to do that for me.

"Throughout this whole thing, I've been all by myself to handle it all. Trying to figure things out on my own and hoping to learn enough to finally tell someone I trust, but not anymore. Someone finally knows. I lifted a bit of weight and I don't feel alone anymore. I guess I have you to thank for that."

Realizing that I just opened up to Laito a bit, I couldn't help but feel my face burn from embarrassment. Why the heck was I telling him all of this? He doesn't care. Knowing him he's probably just gonna pick fun at what I just said.

At least that's what I thought he was gonna do but he didn't. With a gentle carefree smile and a head tilt, he spoke with sincerity in his voice.

"You're welcome."

This definitely threw me for a loop because since when was Laito ever like this. He seemed...different. Like not bad different but like he's a whole other person. You'd think for this split second, I just got a peek at the true Laito Sakamaki.

Not knowing what else to do or say, I rubbed my hands together and cleared my throat.

"Well, we sure did discuss a lot."

He noticed the sudden change in my mood and I could feel his teasing energy radiate from him.

"Oh we most certainly did. I even surprised myself at how talkative I was just now. I revealed quite a lot to you."

His eyes then laid on me with a sneaky hint in them.

Oh no.

"I think some form of payment is in order."

And just like that, the moment was gone.

"Payment? For what? Sharing information I have every right to know? That's hardly fair."

"Come now, you know fairness is not one of my best traits."

I wanted to argue with him about how he was the one that willing shared all that information but figured it'd be better not to. I couldn't believe that I was even considering it, but I was actually going to willingly let him suck my blood. Even knowing that he can now taste a tinge of Faerie blood, it didn't seem to bother me as much as it should. Its like deep down in my heart, I had a feeling that he wouldn't hurt me. Well more like he wouldn't kill me. But why? I shouldn't trust Laito. He's not trustworthy and yet I opened up to him like I can trust my life in his hands. That's odd.

I slowly began to approach Laito with nervous steps. The closer I got to him, the more surprised he looked.

"Willing? Even knowing I could kill you?"

"You wouldn't."

"So certain. Why?"

Exactly. Why?

"I'm wondering that very same thing."

Its because I trust him. I've shared a deep part of my life with him and I feel a sense of trusting comfort.

Pulling my hair to the side, I shyly tilted my head to the side exposing my neck. I couldn't help but blush. Laito's face had a small look of surprise and excitement as he looked at me. At first I thought he was gonna brush off my offer but his arm wrapped around me pulling me close to him. The sudden action made me gasp in surprise but I held myself together. I didn't want to look as if I was gonna back out.

"You're serious?"

I gave him a challenging stare.

"Of course. Go for it."

Shutting my eyes, I waited.

And waited.

And waited.

Nothing happened. I slowly peeked opened my eyes and saw Laito giving me a cheeky smile.

"What is it?"

His eyes then looked over to my bed.

"I think this is a special occasion."

Before I could question him, he already had me on the bed and him suspended right above me. Nervousness then overcame me and I stuttered out.

"B-but I'm just offering you blood."

"I know but who says that I want it from your neck?"

I should've guessed he was gonna pull that card but figured I let him.

"F-fine...just don't go over board."

"You're giving me a lot of free passes right now. I must've really pleased you just now."

I suddenly felt shy.

"You've only helped me, no need to make it sound like a dirty exchange."

His eyes began to wander all over my body clearly trying to decide where he should start. I couldn't help but stare at him as he observed me.

"Hmm maybe I should put it here."

His finger ran on the tops of my chest and then he dragged it down in between my breasts.

"Or maybe..."

He then brought his knee in between my legs, pressing it against my mound. I couldn't stop the surprised squeak that came out of my mouth. It was so embarrassing. He then brought his mouth to my ear.

"Have you thought about it?"

I got goosebumps as his whispering tone went into my ear. I just barely got out any words with how shakey my voice was.

"About what?"

Laito's teeth then tugged at my ear causing me to wriggle underneath him.

"Come on, don't tell me you forgot."

Feeling his knee press more into me made me squirm. Which unintentionally made my whole predicament worse. Before I knew it, a small moan sounded out. As soon as that happened, Laito couldn't help but smile.

"Seems like your body remembers. Shall I do it again?"

It dawned on me what he was referring to and I became a whole shade of red. I shook my head and tried to get up.

"You said you only wanted to drink my blood though. N-not...that..."

Laito's eyes had an excited glint in them.

"Think of it as a bonus. More for you than me."

"Laito I can't. It was...wrong."

Letting out an annoyed huff of air, he tilted his head to the side. Clearly not wanting to hear my reason.

"Wrong because you enjoyed it? That's not a very fair argument you got there."

"You're right. Feeling pleasure isn't wrong but I shouldn't do it with just anyone."

"I thought you liked me."

My heart jumped at him putting me on the spot.

"I said I may feel something for you. I'm still very unsure of my feelings for you."

"As unsure you may be, you still feel something regardless, which means we can still have the okay to play."

Moving down my body, he made his way to my waist and tried to pull my bottoms down. I reached down grabbing his hand stopping him from going any further.

"Laito..."

"I believe you said I could drink your blood from anywhere."

I attempted to pull my bottoms back up as I stared at him defiantly.

"You don't need to take off my clothes to do that."

"To reach where I want to do it, I most certainly do."

As he tried to pull them down again, I pulled them up. There was a small game of tug a war between us and it was honestly getting irritating.

"You want to do it...there? But..."

"If you keep stopping me, I'm just going to go all the way tonight. And believe me, I don't want to do that. Not yet anyways. I want to prepare you in many ways as possible."

"Laito, I will never have sex with you."

At that moment, the for sure smile on his face almost made me believe that I was lying to myself. He looked up at me like I was challenging him and he was more than up for it.

Not responding anymore to my words, he slid my bottoms off and tossed them to the side leaving me in my underwear. Placing his hands on my knees, he slowly pried them apart while I looked down at him. I know my face was bright red as I stared at him.

"I've done this before, no need to be so shy."

"That doesn't mean I should get use to it."

The second his mouth touched my inner thigh, I jumped.

"I think your body is use to it. Which means you yourself should get use to it."

He started to nip along my thigh leaving a trail of goosebumps. Every touch and bite had me as red as a tomato and as jumpy as a bean. Of course he was reveling in my reactions. Laying there, all I could do was wait until he bit me. I didn't know when it was coming but when it did, I felt as if I would collapse.

"Just do it already."

"So eager?"

"I prefer you to just get it out the way."

Feeling one of his fangs nick my skin caused me to flinch.

"There's no fun in rushing, although I must say I am tempted to just pierce you right now."

His fang dragged leaving a thin line of blood behind. It was a stinging burning sensation that soon came after but that didn't last long. Feeling his tongue soothe the pain away caused me to sigh softly in temporary relief.

Laito then giggled.

"Even more so now that I know why your blood is so tasty. Smooth and sweet yet it has a special fire to it that just gives it so much life."

I looked down at Laito as he nuzzled his face into my thigh. He looked as if he was in a trance like state. Was my blood really that potent for him? Even though he's drank my blood before, he seemed to be quite under the influence of it right now. Even his cheeks were a bit red as he suckled at my skin. I then started to think that what if not only Faerie blood was considered quite delicious to vampires but it may also be an aphrodisiac as well. Then again this is Laito. Anything can get him like this. But then how would that explain Reiji? The first time he drank my blood he didn't seem phased by it but the second time he could barely keep himself under control. Its a worrying thought at what could happen if they consumed pure Faerie blood.

His fangs finally entering my thigh, I almost jolted up from my bed from the pain. Squinting my eyes shut, I tried to ignore the pain and tell myself that it was gonna be over soon.

Hearing him sucking on my thigh was too much for my ears and I couldn't help but turn away. As Laito drank his fill, he continued to moan and sigh as if he was drinking the best quality of blood. He was getting into it more than usual.

No longer feeling his mouth on me, I assumed he was done with me. Until I felt his fingers graze along my center which caused me to sit up quickly.

"H-hey!"

Laito's blood stained lips upturned in a cunning grin.

"Your blood has gotten me more excited than expected."

Not a second longer, he used one of his fingers to press onto my nub and use a circular motion making me writhe around.

"Not...again...ngh..."

"It'll be better this time, just wait and see~."

I was about to ask him what he meant by that but I quickly got my answer when I felt him move my underwear to the side exposing me further.

Trying to back away from him was a feeble attempt. He managed to hold me in place despite where his hands were occupied. The air on my center caused my eyes to tear up. Being exposed this much for his pleasure was too much. I could just die right now.

Laito then blew on me making me jump yet again.

"You never fail to deliver with how you react. Mmm, I wonder how you'll react if I do this..."

Without warning, I started to feel something strange. Like something pushing through and entering me slowly. Right when I realized what he was doing, I closed my legs tightly, trapping his hand still right in between them. That obviously wasn't gonna stop him because I could still feel his finger pushing further inside causing me to wince in pain. I could barely keep my legs together anymore as he then began to move his finger in and out of me slowly. I then reached down in an attempt to halt his movements, but that only made him move a bit faster making me press myself further into my bed.

"I know it feels strange right now, but you'll melt into it real soon~."

All my body could do was lay there trying to get use to what was being done. It was an odd feeling. I could feel his finger moving inside at a rapid pace making my legs quiver. It was a stinging like pain at first but then it dulled and I started to feel a warm pleasant feeling. There was no other way to explain it other than I knew it wasn't feeling as bad as it did in the beginning. I hadn't even noticed my hips moving up and down to match the movement of his hand. He was of course quick to voice his thoughts on it.

"Feels good doesn't it?"

I wanted to speak against him but I knew only sighs and moans of satisfaction would leave my mouth. It was already bad enough that he was seeing me in this pitiful state. The last thing I wanted to do was allow him to hear how much I wasn't denying his brazen touches.

I kept my mouth shut tightly as well as my eyes. I knew what my body was doing but I couldn't bare to not only look at him but myself as well. I probably looked like a wanton girl.

"Looking at you like this, makes me want to feel the inside of you even more."

My eyes shot open at his comment with a look of fear in my eyes.

"N-no...!"

"Heh don't worry, we'll save that for another time~."

He was about to bring his head back down and bite me again only to be stopped by the ringing of my phone. Laito stopped all movement as he looked at my phone. The chiming tune caught my attention as well. I was about to sit up and grab it only to be stopped by Laito's hand on my stomach. I looked at him with a frown.

"Let go, I have to answer that. It might be-..."

Without letting me finish, he took his hand off my belly and snatched my phone up before I could. One look at the phone and Laito gave me a playful stare.

"Well well well, look who it is."

Laito turned the phone towards me and my eyes widen. It was Yusuke. I went to grab it yet again but the sudden quickness of his hand began moving again. His finger sliding in and out of me caused me to fall back onto my bed and grip my bed coverings. Even though I was keeping my moans in check, I couldn't control my heavy breaths. Even in between breaths, I tried speaking.

"Laito...please...my phone..."

"Don't want me to answer it? No worries, I wasn't planning to. You are."

"W-what...?"

"You are going to answer."

He was actually serious. He wanted me to answer my phone while he had me...like this. There's no way. Knowing that I wasn't gonna comply, Laito smirked and flipped open my phone. He was about to speak into it but I panicked and sat up to snatch my phone out of his grasp.

Trying to compose myself, I answered.

"Yusuke hi, how's it going?"

"Hey Hiyori, I hope I'm not catching you at a bad time."

I wasn't sure if Laito could hear Yusuke on the other end but he had an arrogant like smirk on his face as he stared up at me.

"Not at all...I um, was just cleaning up my room a bit."

"Sorry for interrupting you."

"You weren't, I..."

Not even letting me finish my sentence, Laito started moving his hand again stopping me from talking. I slapped my hand on my mouth to avoid any sound whatsoever to be heard through the phone. My abrupt silence definitely caught Yusuke's attention though.

"Hiyori?"

"Y-yeah..."

"Are you sure you're alright? Do you need me to come over?"

"No!"

Realizing how quick my response was, I toned it down a notch and replied differently.

"I mean no its fine. I'm fine, just saw a bug. Had to kill it. Did you need something?"

"Actually I wanted to know if you wanted to hang out tomorrow. I sent you a text but you didn't respond so I decided to call."

Before I could give him an answer, Laito gave me a small bite on my thigh as his finger worked faster.

"L-listen I..."

Not much of anything could come out of mouth. I knew I had to hurry and end the call otherwise I won't be able to hold back any longer. I took a deep breath and gathered myself as much as I could.

"I would like to do that just...Mmm...!"

Knowing I was reaching my limit, not even thinking about it, I snapped my phone shut and tossed it to the floor. I didn't care if I had damaged it, I just had to get off the phone. I hope Yusuke didn't suspect anything too odd, because then he would definitely head over out of concern.

Laito giggled as he saw me chuck my phone to the floor.

"Ashame he didn't get to hear those lovely little sounds you make. But then again..."

As his finger moved, his thumb then began to circle around my throbbing nub. Not being able to hold in my voice, I arched my back and let out a very vocal moan. My hands gripped at my blanket as my toes began to curl. What happened before was happening again. I could feel myself getting closer to release.

"I don't think I'd want anyone but me to hear those magnificent sounds of yours."

Laito brought his mouth to my thigh yet again, only this time there was no interruptions. Feeling his fangs going deep into my thigh was the breaking point. The pain mixed with pleasure had brought me over the edge bringing out sounds that I didn't even know I was capable of. I moaned and whimpered in ecstasy as I slowly came down from my pleasurable high. My body convulsed as I began to relax into my bed. I didn't even notice Laito still buried in my thigh but I didn't seem to mind. Breathing in and out, I started to feel my whole body relax as the feeling of euphoria overcame me a bit.

Laito looked up at me and took one last sip then licked at the bite marks. As he removed his finger from inside of me, I couldn't help but jump a bit at how odd it felt. What he did next made me gasp in shock. He brought his finger to his mouth and licked his finger. After dragging his tongue along his digit, he gave me a blood smeared smirk.

"Even better mixed with your blood~."

Sitting there with my mouth agape, I could only think how deplorable he was. He had no shame in anything he did. Laito then stood up and licked away any blood near his mouth.

Realizing that I free to move, I sat up and quickly went to grab my bottoms from the floor. Slipping them on with haste, I stood up. A bit too quickly and felt myself become dizzy. Plopping back down on my bed, I held my head in my hand.

"I can't believe you did that."

Laito fixed his hat while looking very proud of himself.

"Did what? Give you an orgasm? No need to pretend, I know it was the best one you've had. So far anyways."

I scowled at him.

"What do you mean by so far?"

Laito pointed at me as if he was scolding me.

"You can't really think this'll be the end of it do you?"

I nodded my head and stood.

"I do. This was the last time."

He shrugged his shoulders as he adjusted his vest.

"Whatever you say. But I don't think you'll be able to resist me much longer."

A wink soon came after his confident claim.

All I could do was look away from him in disgust at myself. As much as I was keen on making it clear that I wasn't going to ever go that far with him, I couldn't help but think way in the back of my head of the possibility of him being right. Will I be another notch on his belt like a lot of other girls? Used and then tossed aside like I never existed in the first place? That won't happen because I won't sleep with him. At least I hope not. With what happened just now, I don't think I have much faith in myself anymore when it comes to his advances.

Snapping out of my thoughts, I looked around for my phone that I tossed. I wanted to get in touch with Yusuke and talk to him properly. Much to my dismay, I saw that Laito had it in his possession.

"Seems that your boyfriend has left you a lot of messages."

I walked up to him and snatched my phone out of his hand.

"Give me that and he is not my boyfriend."

Looking through my phone, I saw a couple missed calls and a few unanswered text messages. Yusuke must be extremely worried that something happened to me. I needed to text him back. I wanted to call him but Laito was here and he wouldn't let that phone call go smoothly.

Laito stared at me, clearly in a good mood, as I looked through Yusuke's missed messages.

"It would be so amusing if he heard you."

My whole face became drenched with worry.

"O-of course he didn't. I hung up the phone."

Laito snapped his finger.

"Shame. It would've been fun to mess with him."

I ran my hand over my face and sighed. Poor Yusuke. I felt so bad that I didn't text him back as soon as I saw it. One of the messages asked me if I was alright and if he should come over. Then there was another one that had a smiley asking if we could go out tomorrow. So on and so on was a few harmless messages about my well being.

"He's probably so worried."

As I quickly sent him a text message, Laito's silent grunt almost went unnoticed. I looked at him with a curious frown.

"Is something the matter?"

Laito pouted his lips.

"I honestly don't see why this Yusuke guy is in so many girls favor. I mean compared to me..."

He put on an arrogant smirk.

"He's such a tasteless fellow."

Feeling defensive of Yusuke, I was quick to speak up in his favor.

"He's far from tasteless Laito. He actually has a special character about him. Of course the girls at school fawn over him for his looks but he's more than that."

I turned away from him as I continued to look through my phone.

"Sounds like to me, you're just jealous he's got more personality than you do and is capable of actually giving his heart to someone."

Unbeknownst to me, Laito's face had contorted into an upsetting expression and he spoke a bit under his breath.

"Giving his heart to someone..."

Hearing him mutter something I turned around.

"You say something?"

Fixing his face, Laito smiled.

"Just that I should get going. It was definitely fun."

He walked over to me wrapping his arms around me and laying his head on the crook of my neck.

"I'm looking forward to next time."

"I wouldn't count on it."

With one little chuckle, he moved away from me while looking down at me. I matched his gaze only with a slight frown on my face.

"When I finally have all of you, you're not gonna want anyone else. Not even your little neighbor."

He then started to lean in close. Thinking he was gonna kiss me, I shut my eyes but the only thing I felt was his lips touch my forehead.

"See you later~."

Opening my eyes, I saw that he was gone. I gave my room a once over to really make sure that he went on his way. Groaning aloud, I went to sit down on my bed and hold my face in my hands. What on earth had I just done? I pretty much let it happen this time. There was almost no struggle from me. I could've, no, I should've gotten him off of me but instead I let whatever happen happened. Was I turning into those kind of girls at school? Just thinking about it got me angry. I then thought back to what Ayato said to me before.

"If I were you, I wouldn't think about it too hard. I know that bastard well enough to know that he'll soon get what he wants from you, and when he does, you'll be old garbage to him."

Removing my hands from my face, I stood up and then ran my hand through my hair. I'll be damned if I let him get that far with me. Its bad enough that he's seen my most private of parts and has even touched me quite intimately down there as well. But that's it. Not anymore. He can't have me. He'll never have all of me. In order for him to even be allowed, there would have to be mutual feelings of understanding and much more for it to go to that extent. I've never been in love before, but I do know that a certain fondness has blossomed in my heart for Yusuke and Laito. Yusuke clearly was capable of feeling love yet Laito wasn't and that really bothered me deep down. I almost pitied him for not feeling any kind of love in his life.

No.

I do genuinely feel sorry for him. Has he never loved anyone? Not even a parent? Obviously he and his brothers had hostile feelings when it came to their Father but I wonder of their Mothers. If love has never been properly explored in his life, what about having to care for someone. Anyone he ever cared for and opened up to.

I then thought about Aria. Surely he felt something for her. He acts like it was all about her physical appearance but I could tell that there was something special he felt for her. The fact that he didn't want to talk about her was a sign enough. She probably was the only person in his life that he truly cared for. Maybe even loved.

I shook my head of my prying thoughts and threw myself back in bed with a loud groan. Who am I kidding. I have no business trying to figure him out, if anything, he's shown me enough of who he is and from what I've seen, he isn't worth my time.

I rolled around so that I could wrap myself up in my blanket, burying myself in it.

"For someone that isn't worth my time, he sure is on my mind around the clock."

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