Chapter 16

The Mukami Brothers Cannot Be Adam?!

I went into the dining room to join everyone for lunch but I grew shocked to not see Ruki sitting with us…

"Where's Ruki?" I asked curiously.

"He's acting all depressed," Kou sighed.

"Why?" I blinked in confusion.

"I don't know but he's been in his room all day." Kou shrugged.

"He… Won't talk to any of us," Azusa added.

"Strange," I mumbled while I sat next to Yuma.

"Don't let it affect your day. He'll come around," Yuma soothed.

I slowly nodded as I began to eat some bacon. These chiefs are good at cooking but I'm not going to lie, Ruki is a lot better…

I know no one is acting shocked about Ruki's absence but everyone is more quiet than usual. It's like everyone wants to know what is wrong with Ruki…

I hope he's okay…

*~*~*~*~Adam & Eve~*~*~*~*

"Um, Yuma?" I called out his name as I'm carrying a woven basket full of red tomatoes.

"Yeah?"

"I'm worried about Ruki," I confessed.

"I kind of am too," he muttered.

Yuma and I are in his garden and I couldn't stop thinking about Ruki. I debated whether or not to try and talk to him but Yuma told me that I should just leave him alone.

Sometimes when I'm upset, though, I like to have someone by my side… I really hope I made the right choice by staying away from him.

"Ruki is a strong vampire, do not pity him." Yuma ruffled my hair.

I gave him a gentle smile before we focused our attention on his garden.

I still kept thinking about Ruki, though. After today, I realized that I wouldn't want anything bad happening to the Mukami brothers. They are like a family I have never had. Yes, my grandmother and half-brother are there for me, but I feel completely whole when I'm with these half vampires…

*~*~*~*~Adam & Eve~*~*~*~*

It's late night and every hour that passed, I kept worrying more about Ruki… He still hasn't come out of his room and now I am in my bedroom, wide-awake with Yuma by my side.

"I'll try to talk to him tomorrow," Yuma said.

"Okay…" My voice trailed.

Azusa and Kou tried to talk to Ruki but Ruki told them to leave him alone. I guess Ruki sounded hurt about something… I wonder what?

I closed my eyes and I felt Yuma's strong arms wrapping around my body. Even though I am content being with Yuma, I am still really worried for Ruki… I hope he will talk to all of us tomorrow…

*~*~*~*~Adam & Eve~*~*~*~*

"Yuma?"

I didn't dare open my eyes… Is that Ruki calling out Yuma's name?

"You finally left your room," Yuma whispered. I think he's trying not to wake me up.

"I have to tell you something," Ruki muttered.

"Yeah?" Yuma yawned.

"None of us can be Adam."

"What do you mean?" Yuma snorted.

"I'm serious, Yuma! Last night I thought about the Adam and Eve plan and Karl stated how she needs to be with a full-blooded vampire," Ruki explained coldly.

"And?"

"We're only half-blooded! How are we going to be Adam?" Ruki raised his voice.

Yuma grew silent and I felt my heart beating fast. Would my father lie to the Mukami brothers about their chances in being Adam? I still have no clue what the plan is, but why would he tell them to kidnap me?

And if it is true that they cannot be Adam then who would truly be Adam? This doesn't make sense. I wish I knew the plan!

"Karl is playing us!" Ruki grunted.

"Why would he want us to kidnap her? Who else would she be with?!" Yuma snapped.

"The only vampires I could think of is one of the Sakamaki brothers," Ruki sighed.

"Damn…" Yuma growled.

"I'm leaving… I will get to the bottom of this!"

I heard Ruki leaving the room and I opened my eyes to see a frown on Yuma's face…

"I don't want the Sakamaki brothers to be Adam," I whispered.

"You heard all that, huh?" Yuma sighed.

"Well, it doesn't matter because I am not going to go through with my father's plan. I stated this last night and I will keep my word."

Yuma tightened his grip on me. "Good because I'm not letting those bastards near you."

I drowned into Yuma's scent as I felt myself drifting off to sleep. I don't care about the plan anymore and I don't care about the Sakamaki brothers. I will stay loyal to the Mukami's no matter what!