Something isn't right. I don't feel good.
Shouto leaned against the tree holding his side. Blood was leaking out between his fingers dripping onto the ground. He had no idea why he was breathing now considering he never had to do it before or ever needed too. It didn't seem like it was helping him any but humans did it all the time.
He really wished he had gotten a phone like his mom had told him too. He could've already called her for help. Shouto blinked a few times as his vision started to get blurry.
I messed up really bad. I didn't think that other vampire was going to come out of nowhere. Dad must've made some enemies here in this city already and didn't tell us or Mom. She would've said something.
Shouto grinded his teeth together trying to make it through the pain. It seemed like all the houses in the neighborhood he was walking in were all sleeping. There was no lights any where and even some of the houses had no porch lights on. It was like they knew someone who was almost a monster was going through their place of residency.
I wonder if I'm going to make it.
He let a tired sigh once more and he fell forward blacking out.
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X
What in the world? Where the hell am I? Why does everything look so much bigger?
Shouto looked upward to see someone- a guy he had never seen before.
He has green hair? Who is this and how is he carrying me so easily? Something doesn't feel right. What the hell-
He looked down to see his body was so fuzzy and small. Was…. Was he a…..
Am I a fucking bat? Did I really lose that much blood? I know I felt like I weak but how could I – this is so shameful. How could I be so damn weak?
"How are you feeling little guy?"
What- what?!
"Hey little guy. I'm sorry. You looked really weak and wouldn't wake up. I was on my way home from work when I saw you. I don't know much about bats but I'll do my best. I hope that's ok."
Wait- he doesn't know I'm a vampire bat. Should I be OK with that? What if he does find out. Then I'm in deep shit. There's no one to rescue me! I need to stop panicking- this isn't like me at all. I wonder what his name is?
"I'm going to research some stuff. Let's get back to my house and I'll wrap you up in a towel or a blanket. How does that sound?"
Sounds nice but I'm not a pet.
The guy looked down at him revealing the biggest green eyes he had ever seen on anyone. He blinked rather stunned by how cute this human being was.
I guess it won't be so bad. I could fly out when I'm strong enough. I could stay for a day or two. I guess I can deal with this.
Shouto watched the guy's face as they walked together in night. He looked so cheerful and happy. He had freckled cheeks and he smelled really good. He rounded a few corners before finally coming to a large apartment building.
Ugh, I hope it's not noisy. I know how people are in apartments. They're always so loud and the walls are paper thin. I suppose it doesn't matter. I have no choice in the matter I suppose. I can just endure this.
"My room would be really quiet for you to get rest. My one neighbor is OK and the other isn't home too often but he is loud. It can be annoying but I've learned to deal with it. My name is Izuku by the way."
The two of them went up the elevator quietly. Shouto would glance at Izuku every once in while studying his face. Not many people would pick up an unconscious bat. Probably no one.
He must be weird or something. Or maybe he just really like animals. I wonder what he plans on doing to help me. He can't feed me fruit. I hope h isn't that type of forceful help.
Izuku opened his apartment door. Much to Shouto's surprise, it was kind of dirty- or messy anyways. There were clothes everywhere and there were dishes in the sink. He had papers in piles in several places but the guy wasn't a hoarder or anything like that. He had books on the coffee table with bookmarks in them.
I wonder if he goes to college or something. He said he had a job.
"Mom is a college professor and I study in some college classes for high schoolers. The both of us are always so busy. I work to save money for a car for when I graduate. Sorry if it's weird I'm telling you things when you are just a bat."
People do weirder things, you're fine.
"Here sit on the counter and I'll be right back. Don't fall off. "
I don't wanna move anyways. You don't have a cat do you? I don't see that ending well for me.
Shouto perked his ears up. It sounded something like a hairdryer.
Did he shower? I didn't hear any water. Wonder what's he doing?
"I'm back! I warmed up the towel with Mom's hairdryer. I hope it feels good! "
Izuku wrapped him up tightly. The towel was indeed warm and it almost made Shouto want to sleep. He felt himself being raised up. Shouto was eye level the teenager now. It looked like he was looking him over for injures or something.
"You gave such unusual coloring. I don't know much about bats or anything but seeing a red bat with white hairs. Even your eyes are different colors. How beautiful. I've never seen anything like you. You're cute too."
I could say the same about you. I never had anyone appreciate my hair before. This is new.
"So I wonder…. Are you a fruit bat? Maybe one that eat bugs?"
Please no bugs. I don't think I could do that.
"I suppose you could be a vampire bat? I don't know if we have those around here. I don't know if you could have blood from cold meat. I don't have any pets. Hmmmm."
Izuku carried Shouto off to his room. It was a lot neater than the living room that was for sure. His room was covered in super hero posters and shades of blue filled the room. It seemed calming in a way. Izuku placed the small bat on his bed and walked back to the door.
"I'll be back."
Wonder what he's doing. This towel is so warm though. I wanna sleep. I wonder if I should just sleep. That sounds good.
"Did you fall asleep? You must feel cozy and safe."
Shouto wiggled in his towel to look at the boy. He had a big smile on his face. Shouto wiggled his nose.
Is that blood? I can smell it!
"I managed to get my own blood out for you. Here you go."
Shouto made a jump for the pink bowl. He had never been so hungry in hi life. It was hard drinking blood like a little bat but had to make due. He looked up expecting to see a disgusted look on his human savior's face but he just watched him fondly like he was a cat drinking milk.
He's kind of weird. I guess that's the only thing that's going to keep me alive at the moment.
"I'm going to bed. I hope you can sleep with a full belly."
Izuku reached out and petted his fuzzy head. He shut the lights off and Shouto watched as the nice human being cuddle up.
What a nice kid.
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Shouto sat on Izuku's shoulder as he looked through his desk top computer.
"Hmmm. You don't look like any of the vampire bats on here. I suppose you could be a cross breed. Maybe the makes you like a mule bat?"
Far from it dear but thank you for trying. You are such a pretty bat. It's shame you can't stay here.
"You don't have symptoms of rabies or any diseases. Maybe someone owns you?"
Somewhat. You are getting a little closer.
"Well…. I don't know what to say. My friend Ochako joked that you were vampire in need of help. I just laughed it off. Vampires aren't real anyways. Right?"
Shouto tilted his head. Izuku stared at him funny.
"That's…. OK back to reading."
I guess he's going to ignore the weirdness of this. Hmmm.
The day passed by with Izuku researching bats but his tiny companion looked nothing like any of the bats he could find on the internet. Shouto could tell his human friend was looking down. Shouto wished he could tell him something. He deserved it for cutting open his fingers for him.
What should I do once I can revert back to normal? Should I leave before that happens? I haven't done this in long time. I was always at home and Mom was there with me. I could revert at any time. I won't heal unless I'm here.
"Are you hungry again little guy?"
Izuku held out his hand
"Go ahead."
Shouto glanced at him with his head tilted to the side. The teenage boy had trusted him a lot more like he wasn't worried about him being a diseased wild animal. Shouto wiggled forward and bit down on the soft skin in between his index finger and thumb. Their eyes connected for a short bit.
There was no disgust. He looked endeared that he was helping a tiny animal. Shouto felt a sad for a moment. This sweet, sweet boy would only know him as a bat and not as the person he really was. He pulled away giving Izuku a weird look.
I wonder if there would be a way I could thank him. Would he be disgusted by me? What would he do if he found out I was a vampire? Would he accept me? Father always said to ignore the thoughts and opinions of lower beings but could this boy be part of those horrible people he always talked about?
"You OK little guy? You almost look sad. Are you missing home?"
No I don't. Mother was human a long time ago. He seems a lot like her.
"You OK?"
Izuku started stroking his small head.
"You wanna go to bed. You want to snuggle? Mom won't be home until late because she has to grade papers. So we don't be to watch TV."
Shouto blinked slowly.
"I'll take that as yes."
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Its been five days already. I feel better but I feel like I'm not quite there yet. I'm surprised no one has come looking for me yet. Mom normally checks on me every few days. Then again this form doesn't produce a smell. I wonder if I smell to humans though?
Shouto looked around the room. It was kind of lonely without that green haired boy. He could have sworn he heard him crying or something like that. Shouto didn't see him move at all. Maybe he was a real personal person who hid his feelings? Izuku talked to him like he was a person every single day.
He hadn't been with anyone so much since he was a child. It as kind of nice.
I wonder when he'll be home. He works until ten most nights.
Shouto pouted a little.
I need to get out of here. I'm becoming too independent on him. Is it because I've drank too much of his blood? Can you become hooked on someone emotionally? I always feed on different people. I can't feed on his mom. She wasn't too keen on me being here anyways.
Creakkkkk
Shouto's ears perked up. Something felt weird. The air in the apartment felt dense.
Who is this? Someone is here.
The bedroom door flew open. Izuku stumbled in with red puffy eyes. Shouto wiggled his ears and nose. Izuku tossed his back pack to the side and a book he had in his hand. He face planted into his bed letting out heavy sigh.
What is troubling him?
Shouto let a small screech. Izuku raised his head to stare at his tiny bat companion.
"That was new. Are you OK?"
Shouto flew over to his face and let out a screech. Izuku let out a laugh making his bat ears perk up.
What a wonderful sound. He looks so…. Sad.
"I had a rough day. Sorry little guy. I bet you're hungry."
Izuku held out his hand to Shouto. He sunk his fangs into the soft skin of his had. Izuku didn't even flinch this time. He watched the human teenager intently. Those big green eyes reminded him of the jungles he had run through as a young vampire.
Maybe I should stay for a few more days.
So he did.
The threat of his mother looking for him would soon be upon him. He highly doubted she would do anything to Izuku but who knew? His mother always knew where he was at. Maybe he could use Izuku's phone and send a text. He would have to wait a few hours.
He watched as Izuku did his mountain of homework. The boy looked so into it like his whole life depended on it. Shouto had glanced at the stuff a few times but he didn't understand the math at all. It was quite amazing he knew how to do all that.
"Man, I am tired."
He yawned.
"At least tomorrow is the weekend. I can just rest."
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Shouto crawled on top of Izyku's phone and swiped his nose across the screen. He managed to type out her phone number in correctly then started his text message which was a lot less graceful.
Moter I am ib bat foorm and its b3en like this a hole week.
He managed to hit send.
Mother: I told you needed a phone! Where are you?!
I kno the atret is May Fiekf Stret. House 673.
Mother: Alright. I'll come get you. Delete these messages.
No, I'm fin and Sade. I'll b fibe
Mother: Are you sure?
Yes.
Mother: OK, I love you.
Love you bye.
Shouto glanced back at the sleeping human. He was still snoring a little bit and he hadn't moved from his spot. He looked down at the papers he was sitting on.
Izuku Midoriya. What a cute name.
He flew back over to Izuku's bed and snuggled up against his face for the night.
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He's so curious to watch. I wonder what he's looking at. His face looks a little red.
Shouto crawled up towards his bed to see Izuku was stilling at some kind of website. It read 'Facebook' across the top. Izuku hearted a picture of a hot guy without his shirt on. Shouto looked back a him.
"Sorry little bat. I'm kind of…. Gay."
That sure is really interesting. He is really cute and he could get at girl he wanted. I wonder if he gets hit on a lot. Maybe not, he's the shy type as he's only mentioned one friend. He works and studies a lot. I'm curious to know what he would think of me.
"I don't get picked on about it though. Mom was upset because she was worried about my safety. I guess I don't blame her with all the news going on in the world today. She is doing pretty well with it now."
That's good.
"There's nobody at school I like though. I don't really worry about it too much. Plenty of time to look later. I kind of hope it's romantic though. Under the stars kind but not much more. I don't need flowers or chocolates."
That does sound nice. Haven't dated too much either. Don't feel too bad.
"I got another year of high school. Three more months of school this year. Mom is super proud though. She is a little disappointed I don't act like a normal teenager. I feel bad but what can I do about it? I don't like going out too much."
You should go out more often. My own mother encouraged it. She liked watching us fly through the sky. She enjoys it so much so I can see that.
"Ochako had offered to take me out and sneak us into a gay club but that's too much work and having to worry about assholes in there. Some people don't know how to take no as an answer."
I never had that problem. Yet…. OK maybe once.
Izuku turned over onto his side to stare at his little bat friend.
"I want a two bedroom house on the outskirts of the city with a beautiful garden. A few fruit trees. Drink coffee or hot tea on the front porch. I love watching the deer. It's just so peaceful."
I could see all that. That does sound nice.
"One day."
I hope you can get those kinds of things. You deserve it.
Throughout the day they sat on the porch while Izuku drank peppermint tea and Shouto sat on his shoulder. Izuku chatted away about anything and everything his mind could come up with. Shouto lost track a few times because he talked so fast. He went through the two hundred pictures on his phone showing Shouto every single one.
Shouto loved his company. He wasn't boring at all. He was a sweet sensitive guy. Shouto didn't know if he could just leave without saying goodbye.
I feel sad. Who knows how much longer I am going to be here? I feel a lot better than I did. I won't be here much longer probably.
Shouto nuzzled his face against Izuku's face and made a weird low purring sound. Izuku giggled.
"You're such a sweet guy."
The sun was beginning to set streaking the sky in red and orange.
"Isn't it pretty."
Shouto made a slight screech.
"I'm glad you agreed."
Once it got dark, they headed inside and to his room.
"Good night little guy."
Shouto watched as Izuku closed his eyes and relaxed.
Goodnight Izuku.
X
Knock, knock.
"Izuku! I'm going out with the girls for breakfast!"
"Un, OK."
"Love you."
Izuku listened as his mother's footsteps faded off. He yawned and rolled over. His hand touched something cold and smooth. His eyes flew open for him to see a naked boy in his bed beside of him sound asleep.
"What- what the hell?!"
i know I'm two months late and I'm so sorry! I hope you enjoy this AmbertheCat! I'll try to update again in about two weeks since the holidays are here! I'm still working on The Transfer Student with Raimundo. This tablet makes it raised to write but the keyboard is crap. I hope everyone has great week!