Little later on the posting today, but it is here! Also all of these short stories don't connect to prior chapters (unless stated otherwise). They are all just random ideas I made up for this series.
Chapter 3: Vampire Confession
Riku heard the sound of his phone buzzing. Without even realizing it he reached out and squinted at the bright screen. With a few blinks his eyes adjusted enough that he could see the time.
It was past 2:00AM. And he had five text messages… all of them from Sora.
Riku groaned as he opened up the messages, trying to wake himself up. He started to read the messages to see why Sora had decided to wake him up at this unearthly hour.
Hey Riku, sorry if I wake you, but I got something to tell you.
I mean not like something new to tell you, but it is something important I've been meaning to tell.
I don't know how much longer I can wait on telling you though. It's pretty important after all.
And I mean like REALLY important. Something that could really change up everything how you see him.
IT'S NOTHING BAD THOUGH. At least I would hope you wouldn't think it as bad.
Riku rubbed his eyes as he tried to make sense of Sora's texts. "Is he drunk or something? Why would he be… he's underaged. What could he mean?"
Riku started to type out his reply, though he had to think carefully and not fall back asleep in the progress. Finally he had his message and hit send.
What is it? Why can't you tell me as a text?
He waited a moment before a reply came back.
It wouldn't be the same as telling in person. It's like super super important. I can't explain in text.
And not in call either! It has to be face to face!
Riku finally sat up in his bed before yawning. It was clear that whatever Sora was talking about was truly important to him. He knew that Sora wouldn't be so adamant about it if it wasn't that. So he pushed his tired mind to get himself out of bed and threw on some clothes.
Where should we meet up?
A moment later Sora replied.
Outside your house could be fine if you don't wanna go too far. I'm already close.
Riku let out another yawn before heading towards the front of the house. He felt would be easier to have Sora be outside the house rather than having to walk somewhere. Riku was still tired and he really wanted to get back to sleep, but hearing out Sora was the first thing he had to do.
Riku opened the front door and surprisingly Sora was already there, waiting outside. "He got here fast… unless when he was saying he was close, he really was just that close."
He could see that Sora was noticeably fidgeting, something he always did when he was extra nervous. Clearly this important subject to talk about was far more serious than Riku thought.
Sora smiled as soon as Riku stepped outside. "Riku!"
"Hey Sora, so what's up? What's this big important thing?"
"Well um…" Sora's cheerfully moment faded and the nervousness was back. He lowered his head. "It's something I think I should have told you years ago…"
"What are you talking about? What is it?"
"Um… well the truth is…" Sora muttered.
He started to shift more, displaying more signs he was clearly worried about this subject. Riku slowly walked over to him and placed a hand on Sora's shoulder, causing him to look up. "Hey, it's okay. Take a deep breath, and then you can tell me."
Sora smiled again. "Thanks Riku."
He stood up a bit more straight and took in several deep breaths. "Okay. I think I can do it. Riku… what I want to tell you is… is that…" he stared right into Riku's eyes. "I'm actually a vampire."
Riku stepped back, blinking a few times to make sure he had heard correctly. "What?"
Sora averted his eyes. "I'm a vampire… I wanted to tell you sooner, but my parents thought it was best to wait 'till I was older."
Riku was still not believe what he was hearing. This… this was something far out of the ordinary. And it felt so weird to hear… or maybe it was because Riku was still half awake. "Come on Sora… you woke me up for this? To make some joke? I know it's close to Halloween, but this isn't the time to be doing this."
"I'm serious though!" Sora shouted, not trying to be too loud. But he did raise his voice enough to give Riku a strong indication that he was far from joking. "I wouldn't make something up like this Riku… I really am serious…"
Before Riku could respond, Sora stepped closer. "See? Look?" Sora opened his mouth and smiled widely, and sure enough Riku could see that two teeth were far sharper than the rest.
Riku stared and tried to think. It was surely convincing, but could he really just believe something like that? "Can't you go and buy something like those from Halloween stores though?"
"Yeah, but these are real. Please Riku… You know I wouldn't lie…"
"I know you wouldn't lie, but something like this is really out there, you know?" Riku replied softly. He kept his eyes on Sora, watching his expression slowly. Never once did Sora look like he was faking any part of this. And the longer Sora stared at him, the more he could see the truth in his eyes.
"Okay Sora, I know you wouldn't lie. I believe you… but now I gotta ask… how?" He wanted to ask more, but he was finding himself at a loss for his words.
"Born vampire's powers and abilities don't manifest until they are 16 years old," Sora responded casually.
The way he said it and how casually he sounded was the final bit to prove to Riku that was was no joke or prank. This was the real thing. Sora was really a vampire. And some part of it really did make sense. Sora always had been a night owl anyways.
"So that week you went on vacation with your family for your birthday…?"
"It was all apart of an old tradition for my awakening ceremony. It's uh… it's a bit complicated to explain," Sora replied as he rubbed the back of his neck.
Riku breathed in slowly. He was believing Sora, but that still left him with so many questions and thoughts on the matter. "And you said you wanted to tell me before, but your parents wouldn't let you?"
"They weren't sure how you would react. But I really wanted to tell you. I hope you aren't mad…" Sora sighed before lowering his head again.
"Hey, you don't have to be sorry, Sora," Riku replied before reached out to Sora again. "I'm glad you told me."
"So you're not… scared or disgusted by me being a vampire?" Sora asked without raising his head.
Riku pulled Sora into a hug. He was not about to watch Sora drag himself down with his self doubts. He knew Sora all too well and wasn't going to let that happen. Even with the new information about Sora, that still did not change his mind.
"Of course not! I'd never think that about you. You're my friend, and that isn't going to change because of who or what you are."
Seconds later he felt Sora return the hug. "Thanks Riku. I knew I could trust you with this."
"Sure, though now I gotta ask… what does blood taste like to you?"
"It's sweet, like… hmmm like maple syrup but not as thick, but still kind of sticky," Sora replied before chuckling slightly.
"Sounds interesting at least," Riku said before he let go of Sora.
"Though Riku… one other thing," Sora said as he began to fidget once more.
"What is it now?"
"Well um… now that you know…" Sora's cheeks began to redden slightly. "I was wondering if maybe… you know if it was okay with you if I could maybe… taste your blood?"
Riku found himself not only shock, but also at a loss for words. But he kept his eyes locked on Sora, and Sora did the same. He could see the honestly and nervousness mixed into one there. How Sora must have been thinking about this for some time now, and he finally had his chance. It was truly the weirdest thing Riku had ever been asked, but it was by Sora, his best friend. A friend who he cared about and trusted.
After a bit of processing, Riku managed to speak again. "If you want to, then that's okay. But it's not going to… well you know…"
"Oh no, me drinking your blood won't turn you. There is a difference process for that. But we can talk about that another time," Sora replied before smiling.
"Okay, only was making sure."
Sora came closer to Riku once more and wrapped his arms around him, pulling him into another hug. He brought his head closer to Riku's neck, but before he did anything, he whispered quietly in Riku's ear. "It may sting for a second, but it will be fine."
Riku didn't even have a chance to respond before he felt something sharp pierce into his neck. His breath sharpened for a moment, but then as Sora said it was over, and it barely felt like anything. And furthermore, after only a few seconds Sora pulled back, the slightly bit of blood trickling down his lips.
He wiped the blood away and smiled largely. "You're blood's really sweet, Riku. I like it."
Sora as a vampire of course. Just a little fluff between the two friends and all + vampire lol.
