Here's chapter two, I hope you like it, I'm always itching to update… Disclaimer is on chapter 1

Chapter II: A known and unknown past

Rei flicked the light switch. "It's not much but…make yourself at home."

Arcueid peeked in. "It's a very nice place."

Rei smiled but he straightened his face quickly. "It's not a mansion…but it's home."

Arcueid gave him a curious look. She wondered why he didn't stay at the Tohno Mansion.

"What?" Rei felt himself blush. Why am I like this? "Is there something on my face?"

Arcueid just smiled. "Nothing. So I'll be sleeping over here then?" She pointed to the sofa.

"I'll sleep there." Rei involuntarily said. "You can sleep on my bed."

Arcueid looked had a quizzical look on her face. "Doshite?"

Rei looked away. I can feel my face burning. He almost jumped when he felt her hand on his neck.

"I think you have a fever."

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Rei lied down on the sofa. "I just need some sleep. I'm a lot more used to sleeping on this sofa than on my bed."

"Oh, I see." Arcueid smiled. "You don't mind if I would take a bath, do you?"

"No, not at all." He closed his eyes. He tried his best not to say anything rash again. "There are new towels in the drawer."

"Arigato gozaimasu."

After hearing those words, Rei gave a sigh of relief. He could still feel his face warmed and had a hard time swallowing. Moments later, he heard running water. Arcueid Brunestud. At least she could relate to me not being human. Most girls I meet run away. Well… one did when I fell out the third floor and got up unscathed. I wonder what time it—

His thoughts were cut short when a scent of lavender came from the bathroom. She must've finished already. I didn't realize that the room service shampoo smelled this good. Or is it just because of her? What am I saying?

The scent seems to be getting stronger and stronger. Rei pretended to be asleep. From that scent, he could visualize her hair on his face.

Then a kiss landed on his cheek.

He woke up earlier than he usually does and decided to cook a breakfast for his guest. He doesn't really take breakfast. Just lunch and dinner.

After fully waking up, by taking a bath, he went to the kitchen only to see Arcueid preparing breakfast.

"A…Arcueid?"

"Ohayo! I hope you like bacon and eggs." She flashed him her usual child-like smile. A smile that always takes his voice away. Arcueid realized that Rei was staring at her with his mouth open. "Is anything wrong?"

"Nothing." Rei closed his mouth quickly. "I didn't expect you to up this early."

"Why? Is it because of me being a vampire?"

"Well, yeah…I mean…ummm—" Nice going idiot.

Arcueid looked away. "You're just like your father."

"I see." Rei walked towards the window and looked outside. "I never knew what he was like. What was he like?"

"Sorry." Arcueid almost let the bacon jump. "I thought you hated him."

Rei sighed. "When I was 'born', I only knew my mother for almost an hour. Then she died. It's amazing really, how I was 'born', I just shifted into existence with my father's image. I just…popped out of nowhere." He turned around and saw Arcueid standing behind him.

She smiled. "Let's eat."

Rei instantly forgot what it was he was talking about.

As they ate, Rei noticed that Arcueid was a little bit uneasy. "Are you alright, Arcueid?"

Arcueid finished eating and put her hands on her chin. She looked out of the window. "Your father was one of the best people I knew. Unfortunately, I had left him with a few sad memories."

"What was my father like?"

"He's a guy who'd rather put his life on the line for his loved ones."

"I wished I had known him."

"I thought you hated him."

"I hated him not being there. I never really knew him." Rei was feeling more uncomfortable with the topic. "How about you? I mean, tell me more about yourself."

"Hmmm?" she smiled at him. "Are you interested in me?"

"What? I meant to say…ummm…" he began blushing again.

Arcueid stood up from her chair and placed her hands on the table. She looked at Rei and moved her face closer to him. Their faces were a few centimetres apart.

She just smiled. "I'll tell you about me if you gave me a tour of the city."

Rei tried his best to speak. "Ummm…sure…ok…"

"It's a date then!" Arcueid headed for the door. "Ikuwayo!"

"Wait!"

"Doshite no?"

"Nothing. I just don't know anything about dates and stuff…I…mean…ummm…"

"That's ok, I don't know much either."

That smile. It makes me feel—wait a minute. What's happening to me?

She grabbed her hand. "Let's go!"

"Arcueid, if you don't know much about dates, how come you can call this…ummm…a date?" They were on their way to the amusement park.

"What do you call this then?"

"Spending time to get to know a new friend, I guess."

"Isn't that what you call a date?"

"Well, kind of, but there's a difference. I think dates are for lovers."

"Is that so?"

"I think…"

"Then I can't wait for our date, Shiki—" She said suddenly.

"Pardon?" He pretended not to hear her.

"Nothing…Let's go…"

"Ok…"

Shiki, I'm sorry for being too late… - Arcueid

Dad, I don't know if I'll hate you or thank you for this… - Rei

Well, I think this chapter sucked, like I said, I'm really itching to update, I need to get this thoughts out of my head before they disappear for good. I'm open to constructive comments. Thanks.