a.n. Hello everyone was experiencing some problem with the site due to which I had to take the chapter down and repost. Also my deepest apologies to all the reviewers. Thank you all for your thoughts and comments however I was unable to reply as this site is not letting me see the reviews i can only see them through my email. but i plan to write back to you all soon as the site is back to normal.
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chapter 26 preview
The half siblings came out of the ice-cream shop hand in hand. Senri picked a berry flavored popsicle for I himself and Aiyora chose blueberry ice-cream on cone.
"… there is something I must tell you." Aiyora said.
"Spill it."
"…Kaname oni-sama offered me a deal." Senri's ear perked up at the information, now that can't be anything good.
"What kind of a deal?"
"To lift up all secrets between him and I… in exchange for my blood."
"Wow he sounds pretty desperate." The comment left the model's mouth almost immediately.
"I know…"
"Have you given a thought about it?"
"Yes…"
"Made a decision…?"
"Not yet… although I want to be clear about everything. However I'm still not comfortable to give what he has asked for in return."
Senri hummed at her words instead of voicing out an opinion. Frankly he was not surprised by the fact the Kuran Kaname wanted to drink her blood. She smelled divine. What actually surprised him was the fact that the smug pureblood was actually asking. And the promise that he made to lift up all secrets between them. He must be really thirsting for her blood… if so.. then why wasn't he just going for it? Why asking for her consent and manipulating to get a yes out of her.
What is the real scene here…?
Chapter 25
"Why are you here…?" Aiyora asked Kaname, who was closing the door behind him. She noticed him lock the door, but made no fuss about it.
"A small desire to see you." He responded running his fingers through her hair.
"Ah… how boring!" she taunted, adding a seductive pout to her lips. "… as expected of you."
He grabbed her by the waist and closed the gap between them. "Then make it entertaining."
She thought about it for a moment, then slipped the idea "…how about tonight we play a game."
"Sounds good…" he agreed smirking. Eyes holding the same mischievous gleam as her when he picked her up and started to move towards the bed. Automatically her slim arms circled around his broad shoulder. She wanted to and did remain unfazed but only for couple seconds… then, her curiosity gave in to inquire.
"Any particular reason we're moving towards the bed?"
By the time her question ended he already reached the desired destination. So he answered while laying her down on her back. "I do not intend to leave any time soon, so why not get comfortable..."
"Sounds like a fantastic idea." She added sarcastically.
"So what kind of game do you have in mind?" he climbed up and settled himself atop her. One hand knotted into her hair while the other was used to balance his weight over her.
"Hmmm…" she mused for a second, then slipped the suggestion. "… let's role play."
A strangely sinister smile made its way to his lips. Oh he liked that idea! Day by day this girl was getting quite interesting.
"And what role do I play…?" his hand that was on her hair came down to play with the curve of her waist before travelling down to her hip… then to her thigh.
"Imagine yourself a happily married man…"
"Alright. And who must you be, my beautiful little wife." he suggested softly kissing her forehead.
"Nope, that's Yuuki!" she said that so casually that it caught him off guard. He did not see that coming. By now the two of them had several strange encounters of such kind but neither Yuuki nor Shiki's name was brought up. This would be the first time. The smile from his face dropped and got replaced with a notable frown. …For a moment there he watched her blankly but that could only go on for so long.
"Yuuki is the person I am married to?" he asked cautiously, and she nodded her head, confirming.
"Okay… so what are you then?" he asked, this time clearing his throat.
Now it was her turn to smile. And she smiled a cheeky smile and continued to do so while her fingers worked their magic. Kaname suddenly felt the belt of his trouser unbuckle… his heart skipped a beat. Body started to tingle in sweet sensation as he felt the object being slowly pulled out. Unbeknown to him his hip slowly but carefully thrusted into her… encouraging her to keep going. While his fingers dug deep into the part of her thigh he was already grasping. The need to feel some bare flesh became absolutely urgent!
Once the belt fully detached from him she swiftly flipped their position and mounted on top of him.
A muted moan left his lips. He could not say it out loud but being under her was becoming his favorite position and somehow she seemed to understand that well. For which he was glad…
He did not even realize that both his hands were in her grip. Till she tied them up using that belt.
A devilish smile tugged the corner of her lips before she put one of his middle finger inside of her mouth and started to suckle on it… It was a simple action, still stole his breath. It got to a point where Kaname had to shut his eyes, and he shut them tight. The sight was so erotic that his conservative ancient soul could not keep up. The older pureblood honestly did not know how much longer he could hold on... his whole body burned with desire, goosebumps exploding all along his skin; as the urge to bury and lose himself deep inside of her took over. This girl was bringing out feelings he has not felt in long time…
He swallowed hard and reopened his eyes. Those dark orbs now dilated, to the point it appeared almost black. Each breath now coming out as shudders… the need to touch her was now turning into an emergency. Now more than ever he wished for her fangs to piece him… just anywhere… absolutely anywhere she wanted… just one bite… so that he could reach the peak of some sort of gratification.
She took delight in his helpless state. To add further to the sweet torture she stopped her ministration and pulled her mouth back… and finally answered the anticipated question
"You wanted to know what role I play, then listen carefully… I'm the witch that has bewitched you…" she added the last part with a wink.
Kaname shivered at the memory. He took another deep breath and released it in form of a sigh.
She was right! So. DAMN. RIGHT! He has been bewitched. It has to be the case. This was the only explanation that made sense. Otherwise why would he think of her at all times? Why look for excuses to see her and even look forward to these obnoxious rendezvous…? His brain and heart both have constantly warned him of the repercussions. Still somehow in the end, despite all warnings he managed to find a way… while being well aware that he should be staying far away from her, as things have started to slip out of his hand. But no… he could not control the actions of impulse. As keeping distance from her was starting to become more and more impossible both mentally and physically.
"Kaname…?"
The addressed person put two tablets into the glass and distractedly watched them dissolve into the water transforming it to faux blood. His distraction prevented him from hearing his concerned friend's call. …The brunette continued to watch his drink, although it was ready for a while now.
"Kaname…?"
His wine colored eyes blinked, refocusing. Turning he noticed the worried expression on his friend's face and wondered how long he has been waiting there for.
"What is it, Takuma?" Kaname asked slightly irritated, running a hand through his hair.
The blonde looked at him bewildered.
"Its almost time for class. Are you not going to attend today?" Takuma felt the need to point out, as class would start soon and his brunette friend hasn't even changed out of his sleepwear. The blonde wondered if it was one of those days that Kaname would skip class. Then again such hasn't occurred since Aiyora joined.
"Gather everyone to the gate, I will be down shortly." the pureblood dismissed his friend.
The blonde left to do his assigned task but the brunette found himself unable to get up. Recently Kaname found himself in the midst of quite the mess. He sighed again, for the umpteenth time. Suddenly his not so stable relationship with Aiyora has taken a dangerous turn…
He picked up the drink and twirled the glass watching the liquid inside following its motion.
…Now her mere presence has the power to move him. Be it the burning of throat or the agony within the body, both have become common symptoms anytime she is within close proximity. He understood how much trouble he has brought upon himself.
Perhaps it would have been better to listen to Haruka.
He finished the drink in one long sip. The liquid has cooled down his throat for now. But he knew this sensation would not be long lasting. Soon the burning would return.
Clearing his head with one firm shake Kaname left the couch and headed towards the bathroom to change.
Lust is a strange essence. It is most blissful. The pleasure it provides is unmatched but at the same time it could be deadly. No wonder it is considered one of the greatest sin. He may not have crossed the line with her, yet, however every single one of their interactions for the past few weeks have been quite intimate, but remained very incomplete. Unknowingly Aiyora has played quite the dangerous game. Although she never meant for it to happen but alas it has… the beast within him has awakened.
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While descending down the grand staircase his sharp senses detected all presence that were awaiting at the foyer. His eyes however moved to sought out the pair of half siblings only to find them –Sitting closely by squeezing themselves into a single sitter sofa, engrossed in deep conversation lost, in their own world. Kaname gazed at them with disappointment. Aiyora briefly met his gaze but looked away shortly after acting like it was nothing. Prompting him to focus his attention on the night class.
Why is it that you are ignoring me?
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The group assembled before the wooden gate; the gate that operated as the border between the moon dorm and the school premises. The gate was not yet open however it seemed to have no effect on day class girls; who for some reason were extra hyper this particular afternoon.
"IDOL!" "WILD!" "ICHJOU SEMPAI!" "KURAN SEMPAI!" "SHIKI SEMPAI!" their screaming got louder by every second.
"ALIRIGHT EVERYONE STEP BACK!" came the voice of the disciplinary committee asking the fangirls to return. "…It's way past curfew for all you day class students. So please turn around and go back to your dorms."
Yuuki was trying her best to do her job but it didn't seem to work. Some tried to pick up a fight with her while the others started to scream out even louder.
Aidou and Kain stood at the very front. They will be the ones to lead the switchover. Just behind them stood the vice president with few others. Kaname was at the center, beside him standing closely was Ruka. Behind was another small group of students and Rima was one among them. Senri and Aiyora were at the back of everyone.
"Looks like it's going to be one of those days." Senri sighed tiredly putting a finger in his ear.
"Let just hope the guy prefect shows up-" Aiyora paused mid response as her eyes met with the ones of her older brother who had his head turned over the shoulders watching her intently. She repeated her earlier action and once more averted her gaze and focused them back on the vampire beside her.
"…Only that guy can bring them under control."
She did not care how it may have looked, but the truth was she has been avoiding him since the night he offered her the deal. And had no intention of speaking to him till her mind was made up. As chances are the more they converse the more he will likely to manipulate her and turn this situation into his advantage. In order to not fall into such trap she must be cautious around him and the only way to achieve that now is to avoid unnecessary interactions.
Senri noticed the quick exchange of glance between the Kuran siblings. While Aiyora looked away instantly, Kaname's gaze lingered. What infuriated the model was that the brunette made no attempt to hide the fact that he was watching her. Those longing and intense stares from him were coming Aiyora's way quite often in the recent times. Although at this point Aiyora was trying to act innocent by openly ignoring Kaname but Senri knew that was far from the case. She has her equal share in this. And in all honesty he would not have thought about the current situation this way, if the misfortune of witnessing one of their interaction wouldn't have befall him.
Yes, the Shiki heir witnessed one of their meetings before it all suddenly stopped. He did not see much, but the sight of Aiyora wrapping her blood whip around the older pureblood's neck was more than enough. Just the way a chained dog follows its master the exact same way Kaname followed her lead that night. Senri could only imagine the damage it would do to the pureblood's reputation if this ever leaked. He wondered if Aiyora even knew the dangers of her actions; even if she was simply doing it to seek answers. One cannot simply go from such intense interactions to full on ignorance overnight.
So what happened to cause such drastic change…?
This time Senri shot Aiyora a worried look and in exchange Aiyora gave him one of her childish grin. He had the distinct urge to question her on the recent events but held back as this was neither the right place or time.
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The gate finally opened and the group started to head out…
By the time Aiyora and Senri stepped out this was what they saw –Aidou, surrounded by a group of day class girls while he was going all BANG! BANG! BANG! Pretending to shoot them with his fingers. Although Aiyora loved her Aidou-kun to death but this has to be one of the most ridiculous thing she has ever seen. And how these girls seemed to fall for it was beyond her understanding.
While this was happening with Aidou an anomaly caught the young Kuran's attention –Yuuki was on the ground, right by Kaname's feet. It was obvious that she was pushed over by a mob of fangirls. However that wasn't the anomaly Aiyora referred to. Yuuki being pushed down was something normal that happened quite often. And every single time Kaname would be there to help her. It was no different this time either. Kaname was there, tenderly telling her not to take these duties too seriously and to be careful while working. However… his hand was nowhere near offered. And that was the anomaly!
Not just Aiyora but the entire night class and possibly the day class too had the 'what's going on?' question roaming their head. Everyone was so used to watching the night class president give special treatment to the prefect that even the smallest changes like not offering a hand appeared like a huge deal.
Before further questions arose Aiyora rushed to the scene and came at Yuuki's rescue; basically offered her a hand and helped her up on her feet.
"Are you hurt Yuuki sempai?"
"I'm fine Aiyora-chan, happens all the time. So I've gotten used to it by now." Yuuki responded brushing the dust off her skirt.
But not used to what happen just now. Aiyora thought. Truth is Kaname's action did not just surprise the two classes; it also included the prefect in question.
"No, you should not get used to getting thrown over. You're a prefect, you must maintain that image. If you continue to let them push you to the ground like this then no one would take you seriously. So please be more careful from now on." The vampire lectured the human.
Recently Aiyora has gotten into the habit of chatting with Yuuki. Each time they meet they make time for small chit-chat. During switchover they mostly exchange pleasantries but during her break period sometimes they have longer and in-depth conversation in which they talk about their respective lives, race, culture, the school, fangirls and of course Yuuki's all time favorite topic Kaname-sempai. No matter how much Aiyora tries to evade but his name pops up in almost every conversation.
"I try, its just that these girls…" the two girls continued to chat completely forgetting the other person that was standing with them. This ignorance from his sisters did not sit well with Kaname; he could not keep up for long. Therefore it prompted him to jump into the conversation uninvited.
"When you act reserved like this Yuuki, I feel a bit lonely..." Aiyora didn't even bother to look, however she did get the urge to roll her eyes. She honestly did not know which one of them to pity and Yuuki on the other hand blushed right away.
"…Um… I'm sorry but I guess that's because you're the one who came and saved my life that day Kaname."
Aiyora mentally facepalmed. What is she saying!? Nevermind they're indeed a match made in heaven! She thought sarcastically. He clearly told her to not act reserve around him and how does she respond…? '…that is because you saved my life that day.' The pureblood reached her conclusion, both of them are equally pathetic.
"Yuuki sempai…" Aiyora felt the need to get herself involved. She did not want to brag, but at the given moment she found her own self to be the most sensible one of the three. "I think what my brother meant to say…" One of her hand reached out to touch Yuuki but before it could it touch the latter another hand appeared out of the blue and grabbed the former's hand back. The harsh hold of the other hand made the young pureblood hiss.
"You're getting late for your class!" Kiryu Zero spoke like he was spitting out venom.
Aiyora faced him with every intention to glare but tensed soon as her sapphire orbs collided with his amethyst ones. It was mostly because after a long time she found herself in close proximity of a former human. His smell brought back memories of Kisaragi Fuuka. And those memories also brought along the feeling of guilt.
Aiyora's initial reaction was to try and free her hand. But her attempt remained futile, his grip was that strong. By now everyone present there focused their attention on them. Including Hanabusa who was previously busy flirting with the day class girls.
Her temper was on the verge of reaching its peak. The fact that a lower class vampire was holding her like that did not sit well with her pride. She was a pureblood for goodness sake. What angered her more was the fact that she could not even use her power and teach him a lesson since they were in the presence of human… Suddenly another hand came and grabbed hold of the hand that was grasping Aiyora.
"I would advise you to let go of my sister this instant!" came the command.
Both Aiyora and Yuuki turned to see Kaname now grabbing Zero's wrist. The sliver haired boy glared at him, but at the same time also released his grip on Aiyora and snatched his hand free from Kaname. Only to grab hold of Kaname's hand in return.
Meanwhile, whisper broke out among the day class girls. This was the first time they learned about their favorite sempai having a sibling. They noticed the new girl that joined last month but since she was a girl they saw no point in paying her much attention. But now that they knew she happen to be Kuran sempai's sister she immediately became a person of interest for them.
"Get to class Kuran! And also don't touch me!" Zero spat but the pureblood barely paid him any heed, instead casually freed his hand and commented in a taunting voice while heading back towards the awaiting group.
"You're so scary… Mr. Disciplinary committee."
With a quick wave of her hand Aiyora bid farewell to Yuuki and was about to follow after her brother when two of the day class students reached out to Kaname.
"Um… Ku-Kuran sempai…!?"
He abruptly turned and in the process Aiyora got stuck in the middle of him and the two day class girls.
"…would you please accept these." They said in union and held out their presents. One offered him a red rose and the friend beside gave him a wrapped present. As he proceeded to accept those gift Aiyora had her vision move over to Yuuki who watched the scene unfold with a pained look pasted all over her face.
Someone's jealous!
" –please keep taking good care of Kuran-sempai for us." One of those girls spoke and Aiyora blinked, processing. Her eyes were elsewhere so she missed which on of two actually made that absurd request. Aiyora opened her mouth, there was a lot she wanted to say –Kaname was a grown male, fully capable of taking care of himself. He doesn't need her looking after him. Although that was what she wanted to say but the younger vampire knew it would be wise not to. After all such words might come off as arrogant.
"…Sure." That was all the younger Kuran said before Senri came and tugged her along.
On their way to class Aiyora had the opportunity to witness what happened to those presents, the boxed gift he handed to Seiran who just happened to jumped down from a tree; but the rose he kept for himself... only to turn it to ashes seconds later using his power.
So much for a sempai who doesn't give two shit!
Even during class she could not avoid his piercing stare. It has gotten to a point where it was starting to make her feel uncomfortable. Once more, their eyes met and like all the other times this time also Aiyora averted her gaze focused them on the professor.
Not much was happening in class tonight. The teacher was actually discussing the results and praising the night class for the success of the 'Blood tablet'. He informed how effective the tablets are and how fast they have been accepted worldwide. The council has also approved and soon the product will be available in the market for purchase. Not only that, the Ichijou group has already signed a deal and will be producing the tablets in mass quantity in order for it reach vampires of all ranks.
"It was not that big of a deal," Ruka voiced out her opinion.
"…All we did was take part in a group study." Another person added.
"Personally…" Aiyora spoke up this time. "… a lot of credit should be given to Aidou-kun! It was his hard-work and dedication that has made this project successful. The rest of us barely did anything."
However the person whom she just praised was lost in a whole different world to appreciate her words. Tonight he barely paid any attention in class, he was busy doodling all over his notebook; mumbling and grumbling.
"I hate that guy! Who does Kiryu Zero think he is grabbing president Kuran and Aiyora-sama like that!"
Aiyora was seated beside Senri, just behind the Aidou heir. As the blonde started to get louder she took this opportunity to peek and found her mentor drawing absurd cartoon figures of the silver haired prefect. No doubt that art was hilarious however she got the distinct urge to ask as to why he drew a bellybutton that looked like a pair of lips pouting. But before that Ruka came and snatched the book from his grip commenting
"Well to me it looks like someone in love..."
"WHAT!?" Hanabusa retorted exclaiming "…I'd destroy that disciplinary committee in a second if they'd just let me." If looks could kill Ruka would have turned to dust by now. The cousins continued their childish fight and Aiyora indulged herself to entertain in that like she was watching some sort of comedy sitcom.
…But what happened next was something no one expected. The person beside her spoke up.
"…yes but they do have that girl, and she looks quite yummy." Aiyora's head snapped. She looked at him astonished. No part of her could believe this statement just left her Ri-chan's mouth. What or why he made that statement she did not know, nor did she care! All that mattered to her in that moment was what he just said.
The entire class stopped in the action, including Kaname who was in the middle of turning a page and focused on the Shiki heir. But Rima who was seated couple desk behind them ended up being the first to react.
"Time to feed." She threw Senri couple blood tablets which he easily caught using his mouth. And that was more than what Kuran Aiyora could handle. This was the final straw. Her temper was already on the rise and before it would let lose and make her do something she would regret the younger pureblood abruptly stood up and decided to make her exit out of the class. She really needed some fresh air.
Senri was about to follow but the way she glared told him it would be in his best interest to let her be for sometime.
Once Aiyora was gone the Shiki's heir eyes collided with the Kuran prince. And the aristocrat could swear he saw the other smirking a victorious smirk.
Aiyora remained seated by the fountain. The cool gentle breeze of the night slightly blowing her hair. Being outside for some time helped stabilize her temper. She calmed down. Her head once again started to function rationally.
Finally she could use logic and put some thought into why Senri made that comment. Despite being a vampire the Shiki heir is no blood thirsty beast. As a matter of fact he is one of the most kind and gentle ones amongst their kind, like his roommate Takuma. Generally the model would not go on finding everyone's blood delicious. She understood that he made the statement just trying to state a fact. However, the fact that he found Yuuki to be 'yummy' actually explains a lot.
Now it led Aiyora move back towards her previous theory.
The pureblood took out her phone from the pocket of her blazer and started to surf through the devise. This was perfect time to get some research done.
After all, everything cannot be just mere co-incidences:
-Kaname's care and partiality towards her being one.
-Yuuki's resemblance to Kaname and the familiarity of her blood as the second.
-and now Senri finding her blood 'yummy'. Not to mention Aiyora herself had the same thought cross her mind multiple times. Yes… she also found Yuuki to be quite yummy.
Together it all sums up to one conclusion –Cross Yuuki is no mere human. She cannot be! There is more to her than it meets the eye. Besides Kaname himself hinted that she is connected to them. As far as Aiyora knows her brother he will not make up that big of a lie. Provided that he sealed of his memories both times as she bit him.
Undoubtedly Yuuki is somehow connected to them. But the question is how…? What is her relation to them…? Could she… by any chance be one of their sibling? Possibilities are there and its higher when taken her and Kaname's similar appearance into account. If so, then how did she get turned into a human? Do such spell even exist where you can take ones vampirism away and make them human…? If yes, then how come she was never taught about it. Perhaps it is something only pureblood's know… and knowing Kaname he will never teach her such spell.
Aiyora let out a tired huff and made a mental note to do more specific research on that matter. On her phone she could not find much but it spared some good details on certain specific books that she could look into.
Her finger was about to click onto one of the suggested link but got distracted sensing the presence of her current person of interest nearing. Aiyora rose her head up only to see a flustered Yuuki rushing towards the fountain.
The brunette soaked her head under water and Aiyora continued to entertain herself at the sight. Once Yuuki pulled her head out Aiyora spoke up, slightly startling the former.
"Did you just run away from my brother?"
"Oh Aiyora-chan!?" Yuuki almost jumped on the spot, completely baffled to find the other female sitting not too far from where she was. "…I swear I did not see you there."
How would you? was what Aiyora wanted to say but what she said instead was "…that's quite alright."
"Why aren't you in class?" Yuuki asked sitting down beside the vampire.
"Someone pissed me off, so I walked out. Besides there was no lecture tonight. The teacher was giving out the final verdict on the blood tablets…" Aiyora explained a bit more on what was said regarding the matter and Yuuki listened with great enthusiasm. She was glad that finally a substance will be available in the market that will help vampires with their thirst for human blood. This guarantees some degree of safety for the human and more possibility of co-existence for vampires who are genuinely kind…like Kaname.
"…Anyway enough about my boring class. Now let's talk about you, just so you know you're yet to answer my question; who were you running away from…my brother?"
Yuuki grew visibly tensed. Aiyora was on point with her assumption but she did not want to admit. However judging by the look on the vampire's face Yuuki understood she can't evade because the other already knew.
"I was just doing my night patrol and suddenly ran into Ichijou sempai and Kaname-sempai..." the brunette trailed off.
"And…?" Aiyora pressed further, anticipating more than just running into them. Yuuki flashed her a nervous smile indirectly asking Aiyora to guess what happened next. "…so you ran away upon sight of my brother."
"I wasn't expecting to see him. So when he appeared behind Ichijou sempai I felt unsure of what to do...so I fled."
"That's very coward like Yuuki-sempai…" Aiyora stated bluntly.
"What else could I have done?" Yuuki's eyes closed down momentarily and her hands which rested on her lap fisted into balls. "It just that his very presence makes me nervous." She admitted with a flustered face.
"Well…if I were you, instead of running away like some frightened child, I would have gone up to him and asked why he did not help me out today. That simple!"
"But Kaname-sempai is always there to help me." Yuuki got defensive. She even went as far as to glare at the young pureblood.
"True," Aiyora agreed "…but he did not help you today. I hope you haven't forgotten that I ended up being the one assisting you up."
"I cannot be relying on Kaname-sempai all the time. Relying on him like that will make me a burden. And I don't wish to be burden…" the shade of blush on Yuuki's face darkened. "...however it also does not change the fact that I shall forever remain grateful to him. He was my beginning and that will never change."
Again you're going back to that same topic, do you never get tired? Aiyora thought. But hold on.
"What else do you remember from that night other than being attacked by a vampire and Kaname onii-sama coming to your rescue? Like how did you end up there in the first place? Where were you prior…? Or anything about your family…? Parents perhaps…?"
"I remember nothing." Yuuki said in defeat. "I've tried, trust me, but the furthest I can go back is to waking up in that forest, on that snowy night."
That means her memory have been erased. But who could have done it…? There were only two other vampires aside from her, that level-e and Kaname. Level-e don't have any special powers. Therefore it can be easily narrowed down to… Aiyora bit the inside of her mouth coming to her conclusion.
"Do you know something that I don't?" Yuuki's sudden question stopped Aiyora in her train of thought, the pureblood nodded her head no in an automatic response and diverted their topic elsewhere.
"You really like him. You like him a lot… don't you?" Aiyora said knowingly and in turn Yuuki looked away then looked up at the sky, in deep thought.
"Er…um… no it's not like that. I admire him… however I'm also aware that we're too different. We belong in two different worlds."
"Is that why you're working so hard towards co-existence…? In hopes of a future with him."
Where does she get such ideas from…? Yuuki thought. "Um… no no no it's not like that!"
Aiyora on the other hand did not seem convinced by that. A cunning smile made it's way onto her lips.
"How would you feel if I told you that you're not alone…" she slipped the suggestion carefully.
"W-what do you mean Aiyora-chan?" Yuuki was unsure if she heard it right or whether her mind was playing some kind of tricks on her. Because what this girls said translates to Kaname having some sort of feelings for her and that cannot be true… can it? No way! Why would Kaname like her! But then again-
Her train of thought got cut of when Aiyora spoke once more.
"Did you know that he is engaged to someone?" now that information came as a stab in the heart. The expression on the brunette's face changed. The pained look she had earlier –when the day two day class girls gave him presents, returned.
The changes in the human did not go unnoticed by Aiyora but the pureblood chose to overlook it.
"…however there are rumors which suggest that he does not care about his fiancée… instead harbors feelings for some human girl."
"What…!?" now that was something unexpected for Yuuki. She did not see that twist coming.
"…Is that human by an chance you, Yuuki-smepai?" Aiyora asked innocently.
"No, that's not possible!"
"You know it would be great, if that person is you…" the pureblood calmly revealed. "…I like you very much."
"Aiyora-chan stop it please!" but Yuuki took that as teasing.
"If my brother is to indeed pick a human mate I would not have any other but you."
"…"
Yuuki did not know how to continue this conversation further. For her it has gone past beyond being just awkward. By now she was so embarrassed that she could hardly bring herself to speak anymore. Leaving her only option as to get up and run. And that's exactly what she did… Only this time with a ray of hope in heart.
Aiyora continued to watch Yuuki's retreating figure till a hand landed over her head and ruffled her hair. She turned, and saw…
"Still upset?" the Shiki heir asked but Aiyora nodded her head reassuring him 'no'.
"What were you doing with the prefect?"
A mischievous smile curved up the pureblood's lips. "Just offering a friend some relationship advise."
"You're the one to talk…" Senri said with a blank face. "…the person who's stuck in the most complex situation currently."
To that as a response Aiyora just stuck her tongue out childishly while grumbling "Whatever!"
Senri sat down on the spot which was previously occupied by Yuuki. Aiyora scooted closer to him. Then took his arm and wrapped it around her shoulder.
"Ri-chan... how about me?" Aiyora asked.
"What about you?" Senri raised an eyebrow, confused.
"Am I not 'yummy' like Yuuki-sempai...?" There was slight hint of jealousy in her voice as she said those words. "Do you not find me delicious?"
"Seriously!" the aristocrat face palmed. "...you're a pureblood and she's a human. There is no comparison."
Aiyora pouted.
"If you don't believe me then ask dorm president. I'm sure the answer will be the same."
" I don't care about his opinion on my blood. I only care about what you think and feel."
Senri did not know what to say, so he placed a soft kiss on her forehead and apologized. "...I'm sorry."
That took Aiyora by surprise. The tension from earlier diminished. A smile graced the pureblood's lips. She also gave him a return kiss but it was on the chin. A moment passed and the two vampires remained unmoving. A soft breeze came by and blended their aura together as one. Once again Senri kissed her forehead but this time Aiyora kissed his nose... Again he kissed her forehead, this time she kissed the corner of his lips. She moved away and this time their eyes met. Her royal blue with his greyish blue. They remained like that for sometime sharing each other's breath till the gap between their faces started to close in... the two faces were mere centimetres apart when a voice cut in and completely demolished the moment.
"Go get a room... filthy lovebirds!"
They pulled apart and found Kiryu Zero glaring daggers at them.
Kuran Kaname watched the entire thing unfold from a distance, in utmost despair, but that was until Zero made his entrance. Without a doubt this had to be the first time ever that the pureblood prince felt genuinely glad to see his arch nemesis.
Meanwhile at the Shiki mansion:
"Midori, there is someone that would like to have an audience with you…"
The woman heard her uncle but did not bother to respond. Her form remained facing the window, eyes absently watching the moon shining brightly above. The information she received made no difference. She could careless; ... or that was what the former actress thought till her name was uttered once more…
"Midori..." This time her name was called, but not by the person who spoke earlier.
Every muscle in her body tensed just as she realized who it was. For a moment there she was surprised. Because he sounded… different, very different. It almost felt as if a child was speaking. However his presence remained unchanged. And same could be said for the aura… still dark as ever and of pure evil.
"…turn." Her body obeyed. The former actress slowly turned.
Her vacant eyes briefly met with the ones of her uncle before settling on the smaller figure that stood proudly to his right. He has taken over the body of a child, how cruel she thought. While the woman continued to ponder on that, the younger figure commanded the head of the Shiki family to exit the room. Which the aristocrat followed almost instantly. But he did cast a worried glace at his mentally imbalanced niece before finally walking out of the room.
Sayatohi's exit brought heavy silence into the room which was now occupied by two individuals who once used to be lovers.
The former actress remained unmoving from her position. But her lover moved and sat down on the large leather single sitter that placed by the fire-place. Their eye contact resumed once he settled down. Midori could not help but shiver. It was such a dark atmosphere. Even in that child body he looked every bit menacing.
"Come here."
The burgundy haired woman slowly marched ahead and sat down before him, on her knees, on the floor.
"You drank from my daughter…" Midori kept her gaze on the floor. She did not dare look up. But that plan only lasted till a small finger came and pulled her chin up. Leaving her no choice but to face those hetrochomic eyes. Those eyes sure had some strange gleam on them, she noted. Then again she wasn't the only insane one here. He too, was no different.
"…tell me how did my precious daughter taste like? …was she delicious?"
She could not bring herself to answer. His daughter tasted quite like him. Although Midori never had the chance to drink from him but she did smell him from close and always found his aroma to be mouth watering.
"Come on now, don't be selfish..." he cooed, his hand went around and grabbed the hair at nape of her neck. "...share it with me." he pulled her in with force and ferociously sank the small little fangs into her neck.
And let out a deep throaty growl soon as the desired blood reached his tastebud.
My precious little girl you taste like heaven, father can't wait to taste you for real.
a.n. Finally the anime timeline has begun. can't believe it took me 25 chapters to get here. Hope I was able to blend Aioyra well into it. I hope you all are enjoying the recent chapters. Also my sincerest apologies to all Senri fan. I'm aware the he barely made appearances in the past couple chapters. But don't worry he hasn't been cast aside. He will come.
The next chapter is almost ready so there will be another update soon. Actually I wrote them as one but it turned so long that I had to divide it.
So... 25 chapters down and Aiyora is also growing up so what are your thoughts on Kaname? As most of you disliked him and of course had valid reasons for that. Also what are you're thoughts Yuuki and Aiyora bonding?
