"Staring at your phone like that isn't healthy."
Shouto glanced across the tale at his mother. He had no idea why she drank coffee still considering her body passed it through like nothing but then again she was human at one point. She was able to eat and drink anything she wanted but he couldn't. Left him a little jealous.
"I'm waiting."
"Shouldn't he be in school right now."
"Yes."
She smiled.
"He seems to have captured your interest. How's your friendship going?"
"Well, he taught me how to use this phone. I have our picture as my background."
"Can I see?" she asked nicely.
He nodded slowly and handed over his phone. Rei looked at the image on her son's phone. The green haired boy didn't look like he was afraid at all. Shouto looked so happy. She smiled more as she handed it back. Shouto just sighed.
"Well, it's Friday. Why don't you two go out earlier than normal? You can take a walk in the park or something. That sounds nice."
"I don't know Mom. The time I spent with him he didn't really go out."
Rei tapped her lips.
"Show him the night like you see it!"
"Mom, I can't …."
"I have a bottle here. Don't think of it as…. Feeding but powering yourself up for a great night with a friend."
Rei got up. She opened the fridge and moved things around.
"Found it!"
Shouto wrinkled his nose.
"I suppose."
"You can't let yourself go. You may not be lucky again."
He didn't say anything but she was right.
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"Mom, I have a friend. Are you OK if I go out?" Izuku asked.
Inko looked up mildly surprised. She was surrounded by papers and books. She dropped her pen out of her mouth.
"What?"
He turned pink in the face.
"I-I want to go out with a friend. Is that OK?"
"Sure honey!" she said excitedly jumping up.
His blush deepened. He wasn't expecting her to be so excited. Of course, Izuku hadn't expected her to be so excited. She came around and hugged her son. He felt like he wanted to die a little inside.
"What's their name?!"
"Shouto. He's really nice."
"I'm glad! You go have fun! Be back by one OK?"
"Alright, love you."
"Love you too!"
Izuku went down in the elevator fidgeting with his phone. He had spent some time earlier staring at his window. Even though had trees there outside his window, he had no idea how Shouto managed to stay balanced on the window sil.
This is crazy. I'm crazy.
He rubbed his face.
I can't believe this. I'm hanging with a vampire. How does this stuff happen? I haven't even noticed any of them before. I wonder if I can tell now?
It was a real thought though. How many had he crossed in his life without giving a second glance? It wasn't like a real big concern but more because he was curious.
As soon as Izuku stepped through the apartment doors, he could see Shouto standing there waiting for him. He was in a dark blue tank top and blue jeans. Izuku felt his heart skip a beat. Shouto smiled at him brightly and Izuku was sure his heart would stop.
"Hey…" Izuku said waving shyly.
Shouto said nothing and embraced him tightly without a single word.
Oh.
"I missed you."
"R-really?"
"Yes, I was lonely. Texting isn't the same."
Izuku giggled, "I suppose that's true. So what did you want to do?"
"I was thinking of going to the park for a walk."
"That sounds fun."
The two walked down the sidewalk when the street lights seemed like they were burnt out.
"That's odd."
Shouto held out his hand. He had a reassuring smile on his face.
"What?"
"Grab my hand."
Izuku nodded and took his cool hand.
His skin is so soft.
The thought left his mind quickly as everything happened so fast. The two of them shot up into the air like a rocket leaving Izuku no time to scream. He had his eyes squeezed shut tightly. He had no idea what just happened but he was terrified.
"You can open your eyes."
He heard flapping.
"What happened," he asked with his eyes still closed.
"We're flying."
Izuku's eyes flew open.
"Wow."
They were high up. The clouds, stars and moon seemed so much closer.
"I don't normally fly but I wanted to show you even if it was just once."
Izuku looked over into those mismatched eyes. They were so bright in the darkness. They were so beautiful.
"Is that OK? Izuku?"
He nodded quickly.
"S-sorry I just didn't expect to fly?"
Shouto smiled softly, "I can take you back down if you would prefer?"
"We can keep going."
"As you wish."
The two of them went soaring through the air. Izuku couldn't help but notice the vampire seemed a lot more different than normal.
"It's so nice out."
"I agree."
"Do you like flying?"
Shouto gave him a pained look.
"No. In fact I hate feeding as well. I guess I'm not a good vampire…."
He reached up and stroked his cheek.
"I think you're perfect the way you are."
Shouto felt his heart give a small thump.
"Thank you."
Awkward silence fell between them for a while until them came in closer to the park. It looked like no one was around. Shouto landed carefully in the tall bushes. Izuku caught a glance of his bat like wings but they looked slightly tattered. His mind began to race with thoughts but he didn't want to be nosy.
"Do all vampires fly?"
Shouto shuddered a little.
"No. I inherited from both parents. My mother got it only because she was changed by a vampire with wings. Some can jump at great distances and scale buildings like my ex girlfriend. Some vampires have the strange ability to just walk up like gravity doesn't affect them. Just depends on the bloodline."
"Oh, how interesting."
Shouto smiled.
"I'm glad you aren't scared anymore."
They stepped out into view but the park was still empty.
"Mom did say I have to be home by one."
"Oh, OK. Um, curfew?"
The human boy nodded, "She was thrilled I was going out."
"You deserve a break. You work hard. You should take a break."
Izuku gave him a pained look.
"Did I say something wrong?"
"No, it's just…. I have to work hard now because if I wait too long I won't he able to enjoy my life the way I want. I…. I don't live forever."
Shouto blinked.
Oh. I…
"Its OK I swear! I just…. I suppose you're used to having less human company."
"Yea."
Shouto started walking with Izuku walking a foot behind him. For some reason, it hurt. It hurt to think hanging with Shouto was only temporary. Izuku would only be a brief moment in Shouto's life. It was a sad and painful reality.
"I can't change people."
"Hmm?"
"That power lays with mostly purebred vampires."
"Oh. Why?"
"I don't know. Some half breeds can once they age enough but that takes a thousand years. Those born as half breeds can be full blooded but they have to be changed by a full blooded vampire. My sister had offered me once but I had refused."
"At least you have that option right? I'm glad you do."
Izuku placed a hand on Shouto's shoulder.
"I suppose."
"Forget all that. Let's walk some more."
The silence was killing them both. Neither one was sure what they wanted from the other. Conflicting feels arose for them both but neither one breathed a word. The young vampire finally reached over and took his hand. Izuku's eyes widened.
"Is this OK?"
"Yea."
They laced their fingers together and continued walking quietly. The air was starting to get colder but they paid no mind. They looped around on the track and came back to the beginning of the park with the worn out blue gate. They still had two hours left but…. The air between them had changed.
"I'm sorry Shouto."
He didn't say anything.
"I just don't want to burden my mom or anyone else. I want to achieve everything now."
Shouto turned to him.
"There's no race to the finish line. You have plenty of time."
The green eyed boy nodded then pulled Shouto into a tight hug. He smiled as Izuku buried his face into his neck, feeling his hot breath against skin.
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The next night, Shouto came to his window. He tapped softly. He nearly jumped back because Izuku jumped up scaring him. Izuku giggled nervously because Shouto's fangs were out like he was a cat hissing. He lifted the window and grabbed the vampire's hands. He helped him into his room pulling his arms.
"It feels strange. I'm used to everything being so much bigger in here."
Izuku laughed quietly.
"How's your night going?" the human teenager asked.
"Better now that I'm here with you."
The two of them blushed slightly. They stood there awkwardly together unable to say anything else.
"I missed you all week…" Izuku said softly.
Shouto smiled. He had eased up with his ex girlfriend over the course of a few years. His ex boyfriend less time. Maybe it had a lot to do with Izuku taking care of him for that week he was a bat. He saw him at his best and worse. There was so much about him…
"I'm glad to hear that. I feel the same way. Can….. Can I stay the night tonight? Would that be OK?"
"I don't mind."
Izuku pulled him over to the bed. He pulled back the covers and sat down. Shouto pulled off his shoes then placed them under the boy's bed out of the way. He sat down onto the bed and Izuku wrapped the comforter around them.
"Your bed is warm already."
"I was laying around waiting. Are you coming tomorrow night too?"
"Don't you have school on Monday?"
"Yea. Maybe you want to come get me from work about six? I should be out by then."
"Are you OK with that?"
"I mean…. I don't mind. It would be exposing you I guess…. I mean, don't worry about it."
Shouto smiled and took one of Izuku's hands. He took in a deep breath.
"I've lived all my life blending in so don't worry so much."
He relaxed a little bit, "Ok."
The two them spent hours talking about almost nothing. For Izuku it was like being with another kid his age. Shouto didn't really watch movies or play games but he listened intently. Then they pulled out their phones and started taking silly pictures.
They ended up laying back on the pillows and talked about family. Izuku was shocked to know he had triplet siblings and another brother. He had three brothers and one sister. Izuku was always by himself since his dad died at a young age.
"That sounds fun!"
Shouto wrinkled his nose.
"They're all older than me. Fuyumi was the only one who hung out with me. Dabi, her, Touya then Natsuo. Apparently their mother was a famous vampire who murdered vampire hunters to protect her village."
"Oh. Wow. That's impressive."
"Yea. The pictures I saw, she had black hair with white streaks. She had bright green eyes and she was only four foot eleven. Not tall but she was scary apparently."
"What about your mom?"
"She's…. Sweet. She's always calm and understanding. Father said he's seen her mean side and it's scarier than his ex wife. I haven't seen her any other way though."
"I'd love to meet them sometime."
"I would like that."
"What about your dad?"
"Oh. I don't know about that."
"Is there something wrong with him?" Izuku asked.
"He's not fond of people."
"People or humans?"
"Well….. Humans."
Silence fell between them for a short time.
"Does anyone know about me?"
Shouto scratched his head nervously.
"Only my mom right now. I didn't want anyone coming after you. Not that would harm you but they don't know how to mind their own business."
Izuku smiled, "Oh ok."
Shouto glanced at the window.
"I suppose I should go home."
"Are you sure-
The vampire nodded.
"It'll be daylight soon."
"But you said you wanted to stay the night."
The green haired teenager looked disappointed. It made Shouto's still heart ache.
"Let me fix the window!"
Izuku jumped up from his bed and started digging through his closet. He found a couple dark sheets before dragging out a black comforter. It took him ten minutes to hang it up as Shouto watched curiously.
"There!"
They smiled at each other. He climbed back into the bed and they laid back. Izuku wrapped his arms around Shouto even though he was taller than him. It felt really nice. His hot breath warmed Shouto's hair before he felt the boy place a kiss on his head.
Shouto suddenly felt giddy inside.
He looked down at his two toned vampire friend with a smile. For a minute… Shouto's head went blank. They locked lips for a solid thirty seconds before pulling away from each other. Neither one said anything as Izuku drifted off to sleep quickly.
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At some point Shouto woke up in Izuku's bed. He looked around to see there was a bag of chips and a bottle of water on his friend's stand. He rubbed his eyes. He hadn't slept that good in a long time.
Where's my phone? I can't tell if it's day or night. He really blocked the window for me. Oh. He's at work. That's right.
He stood up and looked around for his phone. Izuku had been kind enough to plug it in for him. He smiled.
How thoughtful.
He glanced down at his phone. It was almost six. The sun should be setting now.
I guess I better head out.
Shouto opened Izuku's bedroom door and headed down the hallway. He vaguely remembered how it looked when he was a bad. He made it to the front door, grabbing the door knob when he froze in place. He turned slowly to see the human boy's mother looking at him with a curious smile on her face.
"So, did you sleep good?"
He nodded quickly unable to form words.
"Izuku said you spent the night but you couldn't leave during the day due to allergy of the sun. He said you have hyper sensitivity the light. Will you be ok going out right now?"
He nodded again. Inko looked him up and down like she knew something he didn't or she was suspicious of him. He almost felt naked.
"Be careful going out dear. There's bad people out there. Izuku has a tazer if you run into someone bad. He's never had a problem coming home from work before."
"Thank you Mrs. Midoriya."
"You're welcome Shouto. I had left you some snacks when your phone rang. I already talked to your mother so she was ok with you staying here whenever you feel like it."
How embarrassing. I'm so much older than her.
"Have a safe trip."
Shouto gave her a nod and was out the front door. His brothers would laugh at him if they saw such a display.
I better find him.
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"Hey!"
Shouto's head whipped around. He saw Izuku standing against the fence with his red hoodie on.
"Are you ok? Mom told me you go up and you looked embarrassed. Is everything ok? Are…. Are you upset about last night?"
Izuku's face turned bright pink.
"I couldn't regret anything with you."
They smiled at each other.
"Your mother was worried about you getting home. I suppose we should go?"
"Sure. You want to hold hands?"
Shouto smiled and took his hand without another word. The walk back to his apartment was nice and quiet. The sun was almost down completely now. The moon was rising and a few stars were out now. The breeze was cool and it was quite nice out.
"You were ok with me kissing you?" Izuku asked.
"Yes."
Izuku hummed for a second.
"I don't mean to sound like a jealous human but you just don't kiss everyone that's your friend…. Right?"
Shouto laughed.
"No, no! I haven't kissed anyone in years."
"Oh…. I'm sorry."
Shouto smiled softly, "I suppose I'm more picky. I want to pick someone worth sharing forever with. It's rather hard. I'm not my father…."
Izuku smiled.
"Your dad seems rather picky too."
Shouto arched an eyebrow.
"He seems to like strong women. Those are hard to come by. I suppose your mom was toughest of the two. She made hard decisions and kept with them. She had you and stayed a mom to four children who weren't her own."
He smiled.
"That's true."
"Was it hard for her…. You know, giving up her humanity?" Izuku asked.
"She told me it was. She couldn't watch her only son grow up without her. She visited all her family for years until all her siblings had passed on. No one was mad at her for her choice. Not all people are the same way though."
"Yea."
"To be honest, our breed is dying. We have been under strict orders of our families to only change or breed with those we love. There have been vampires who saved someone's life and married them to produce children. There have been young male vampires save forty year old women. It happens all kinds of ways but vampires are strict with keeping us alive. If Dabi, Toya or Natsuo changed a woman, they're stuck together."
"That's rough."
"It is."
They came around to Izuku's block. They stood there together looking up at the giant building.
"You want to stay the night again?"
Shouto smiled.
"Maybe next weekend. You have school in the morning."
Izuku pouted for a moment before sighing.
"I guess you're right."
Izuku scooted closer to him. Their lips touched briefly.
"See you soon."
Shouto nodded. They pulled apart with their fingertips being the last thing they touched. Both boys looked pained to let go but their worlds were separate. Nothing either one of them could do.
Izuku sighed as he got closer to his building. He pulled out his phone almost ready to call Shouto and beg him to come back but his finger never unlocked the phone. He ran into someone dropping his phone. The guy cursed loudly as he fell into his bottom. The guy's chest was like rock.
Izuku rubbed his nose.
"I'm so sorry!"
Blood red eyes stared at him that look like they were threatening him with death. Izuku looked away and went to grab his phone with the screen lit up. It showed the picture of him and Shouto together under the covers. The guy glanced down and saw it.
He grabbed Izuku's wrist with such force that he was sure the stranger would break it.
"Ow!"
The person let up but he stared at the phone.
Shouto: I miss you already
The message popped up on the screen and Izuku thought he heard the guy growl.
"S-Sorry!"
Izuku took his phone and sprintes home into his apartment building ignoring the guy who he left sitting on the sidewalk.
So, my tablet doesn't work now lol I was almost done with this over a week ago but I couldn't get that thing to load my document. I managed to get it up and running last night so I could save this and Transfer Student to my phone hope you all have a great weekend!
I hope you loved the chapter AmbertheCat!