Chapter 3-
Darkness consumed the sky, a black layer concealing the sun, but welcoming the moon. The natural satellite of earth shines brightly up ahead accompanied closely by the balls of luminous gas that never cease in it's sparkles. Near the horizon, swirls of warm colours clash together around the slowly disappearing sun making the sky look breathtaking to the eye. The sight itself is a beauty to behold, so serene and mysterious, but the different emotions you get from a mere glance is the aura of the night exclusive to it. It's a wonderful handiwork of mother nature that never ends, but even so, the picture perfect landscape never ceases to leave you awe-stricken.
In the beauty of the night, five sets of eyes stare at the building above, though concealed with darkness, the architecture is unmistakably made up off glass with a mixture of a red and black exterior. The building, although one thousand years old has the image of a newly constructed masterpiece instead of the expectations of rotten material and debris littered in various places, with blacked out or boarded over windows. There're no bats lingering around the site nor is there black mist that one would often see in that particular horror movie where the protagonist thinks it's a great idea to venture into an abandon school building filled with creatures that would freak him out and scream 'boo' for trespassing onto their property, only for that person to later be transmitted into a psychiatric ward because they try to explain about their experience, only to be shot down and called insane. Despite the normal expectations for the school to be eerie and mysterious, something that human's would cringe at, it isn't. It's just a regular school building that shows up at night solely for vampire eyes only.
Bloodlust High is truly a sight that easily catches the eye and the time schedule couldn't be better. Instead of normal schools starting at an ungodly hour in the morning, Bloodlust High starts just as the sun sets, exactly when vampires are at their strongest. Their body feasts off the night, enjoying the newfound energy they absorb from the moon who is their ally.
"So this is it?"
"Yes, it is." She stared at the building further up ahead guarded by black metal gates "This is Bloodlust High."
"I'm quite impressed love. I had assumed ghosts would be breaking out of walls and bats to be patrolling the building." He wrapped his arms around his lover's waist, laying his head on her shoulder.
Mana sighed "You've watched TOO many horror movies, father." Mana since a couple of weeks ago had been told to refer to Yami as 'father' and Yugi being 'mother' as she is now a big part of their family so the title only seemed right. She agreed, completely flattered.
"I did in my mortal years, I cannot argue with that. Still, this building fails to reach my expectations." Yami answered, shrugging.
Jaden wrapped an arm around his wife's waist, pulling her close "I think it looks awesome, I've never been to a vampire school before!"
"Neither have we son, it's a new experience for us all. I thought it would be a great idea to start, especially since I never graduated from high school because of a certain sudden occurrence."
Yami understood in an instant and subconsciously held his lover tighter, his eyes closing "We should really go inside or we'll be late on our first day, what do you say?"
"This is so cool." Heba smiled, excited to be starting school considering it's his first time ever. Since he turned eighteen, he's been homeschooled by his parents so he's never socialized with anyone and joining a public school gives him a chance to do so. It may take some time to get used to, but he'll adjust to his new surroundings and his family will be there to help. Some would think it's odd to tend school with your parents, but Heba would disagree. Technically his parents are the same age as him, well in body anyway.
Yugi nodded, nevertheless, looked her kids in the eye, expression serious "There are a couple of things I need you to comprehend before we enter so you don't go inside blindly. As you're aware, this is a school for vampires so you need to be cautious and watch your back. Apparently this school holds a friendly environment, also having strict teachers to put their students in place if they get out of hand, but that doesn't mean everyone will be your friend. You will make enemies, you may get into fights, but please don't let your guard down. I trust vampires more than I trust the human kind, but THINGS happen. Do I make myself clear?" Getting nods, she opened her mouth to continue, however, Yami beat her to it.
"If any trouble is to arise, as your parents, you keep up to date and we'll deal with it. I'm sure you'll be fine, especially when everyone is informed who your parents are."
Heba sighed and nodded, already aware of those things. It's the same for humans when they first start high school, they make enemies, they make friends. They often than not get into trouble and hopefully the case is resolved on a later date. He's aware that he'll make enemies and is grateful his parents taught him how to defend himself if it ever came down to it. He's met a couple of vampires in his life, often catching them walking around at night when he left home to sit in the park, gazing at the stars. Every time they ignored him and went off to do whatever they came out for, which he had a hint was to catch a meal. They were probably night walkers, ones who cannot walk in sunlight without coming out in severe burns from the sun making contact with skin. Feeling a hand on his shoulder, he raised his head and locked eyes with worried crimson.
"Son are you ok? I couldn't help but notice your expression change." He threw an arm around the boy who is now only an inch smaller than himself, thankfully the kid won't overgrow him.
"I'm fine, I was just in deep thought is all." He gave a reassuring smile, patting his dad on the back.
Yami nodded after being assured and walked straight back to Yugi, his arms encircling her waist. Even after eighteen years of being mates, they found that both are still overly attached to the other and very possessive. They cannot stand being far apart and every once in a while, they need that little bit of contact to keep them sane. There's a pull that connects them, but none seemed to mind as they enjoy each others presence and relish the affection they receive. Mana and Jaden are the same, but they found that their attachment to the other isn't as strong as their parents which seemed strange, but in actuality, can be a usual occurrence between two mates who share a powerful bond.
\Hey hun\
/What's up?/ He questioned, his eyes never leaving the school building.
\We better get inside before classes start without us.\
Yami heard the excitement in Yugi's mental voice and smiled, his arms leaving her waist to grab her hand with his own, intertwining their fingers. He nodded "Let's go kids, the gate is opening." And that it was. As the gate opened, the group made their way inside and began their journey towards the building. The night air was still and silent, almost as if time stopped with their short walk. Arriving at the entrance, Yugi opened the double doors and entered, Yami on tail and the kids closely behind. Upon entering, they were instantly greeted by a hallway full of vampires who seemed to stop what they were doing to take a look at the newcomers. With a staring standoff, the vampires soon averted their attention away from the new arrivals and continued with what they were doing beforehand.
"That was weird," Heba mumbled, feeling nervous from the odd few who snuck them glances from the corner of their eye. He was about to continue when a chuckle beside him caught his attention. Turning towards his mum, his eyebrow immediately raised "What so funny?"
Yugi shook her head, hand over her mouth in an attempt to halt her sounds from escaping "Sorry, your face.. It was priceless!" Watching her son scowl which only seemed to amuse her even more, she cupped her stomach that began to tense due to her uncontrollable laughter "What did you expect? We are a new presence that they've never come across before so they have no clue if we're a threat to them or not. They've basically scanned us with their eyes, discarding us as a threat by our aura. I guess I didn't make that clear." She shrugged like it was no big deal, because really, it wasn't.
"Ohh..." Jaden drawled, finally understanding why he as well as his family, were getting ogled by strangers. Thinking more on it, he didn't really mind. As long as everyone knew they were here to learn just like them, he was perfectly fine with it.
Yugi grinned and pulled Yami with her down the hallway, her head nodding towards the others to follow "Apparently our class is S2. Thank God we all have the last name, otherwise we'd be split up into different classes."
"How many classes are there in each letter?" Heba asked, walking alongside his parents whose hands were still locked.
She shrugged "No clue, I think it all depends with the amount of students there is at the start of the year. It changes all the time from what I've been told." She halted moments later at a door with the door number S2. Smiling, she turned towards her kids "This is our class."
Yami opened the door and walked inside, making a beeline towards the teacher who lingered at the front, pen raised towards the board. They appeared to be just in time because other students were still piling into the room as they entered.
"AH!" The teacher caught sight of the new group and clapped his hands together "You must be the Sennen's, correct?"
Yugi came forward, trying to pull off a smile "That we are."
"Yugi? My Quee-"
"-I'm not a Queen." She mumbled, hands over her chest "I disagreed to the role of Queen."
"But that's just nonsense, you're still our Queen."
Yugi cursed under her breath, wondering why vampires never listen to anything she says. The vampire community had asked her to be their Queen, however, she disagreed, telling them about how she wishes to get away from her old life and start a new one without having the weight of the world on her shoulders. They shrugged the rejection off as if they never heard anything and announced their Queen to their fellow vampires which just so happened to be Yugi. "Just shut up will you, take that title and shove it up you-"
"-Yugi." Yami replied sternly, eyes narrowed "What did I tell you about starting trouble?"
Yugi sighed, knowing that she was setting a bad example for her children. "Sorry sir, please forgive me for my rude behaviour." Once she finished with her apology, she could feel her cheeks heat up in embarrassment. Sometimes she wonders what the hell Yami had made her turn into. Never before would she apologize and yet eighteen years later, she's doing just that, to a stranger no less. Thinking more on it, she needs to have some serious words with Yami about this because it's not like her to act civil.
Yami seemed satisfied because he smiled and gestured for their new teacher speak. Which he did, thankfully off the topic about Yugi being their 'Queen'.
"Luckily there's chairs at the back where you all can sit happily together. Let me just get the class started and then we can introduce you to everyone." He continued writing a couple of things on the board before ringing a bell, gaining everyone's attention. All eyes fell on the teacher and the group at the front, gaze never wavering "Ok class, I'm proud to introduce our new students. Please meet and welcome the Sennen's." His hand gestured towards the five lingering beside him, eyes never leaving his students. "Please welcome them to class S2."
Yugi knowing it was time they introduce themselves, started. "My names Yugi."
"I'm Yami." He gave a nod towards his fellow classmates, gaining a nod back.
"I'm Mana, lovely to meet you all."
"I'm Jaden."
"Uh, I'm Heba.."
"VERY GOOD!" Mr Sasuke exclaimed, again clapping his hands together for some unknown reason. Yugi had a feeling it was a habit that he had picked up on. "Please take a seat so we can get started!" As they obliged and took a seat near the back, his expression immediately changed, his usual warm expression now stern. "Hari and Akio, I'm not impressed with your constant bickering, pipe down so I can start my lesson. If you do not abide by my rules, you'll have an afterschool detention. Do I make myself clear you two?"
"Sorry sir, Akio is bugging me."
"Ignore it boy, you're old enough." His eyes narrowed when the boy opened his mouth to respond. With a raised eyebrow, he turned back towards his board, writing a couple of things down.
Yugi turned towards Yami, scowling when she noticed he was talking to a girl in front of him "Bastard.." She muttered.
"What was that Yugi?" Mr Sasuke questioned, once again away from the board. His voice remained smooth and kind, hoping not to piss his Queen off.
"I was just-" She sighed "Nothing, please continue?"
"Ahh, of course!" He then began to change the subject while writing different equations on the board for his students to jot down.
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Heba gave a glance towards his watch, taking note of the time. He tapped his pen on the table while his chin was leaned on the palm of his hand. He has no clue how long they've been in class, but he could feel exhaustion slowly creep up on him. He couldn't help but wonder if Mokuba was in the same situation, knowing he will be in class K-something. He's sure it's been two hours, but he's not completely sure.
Mokuba, before Jaden had met Mana, had found love with a girl called Serenity who he met through a friend of Seto's. After a month of getting to know each other, Serenity exposed her own secret about being a vampire even though Mokuba already had an inkling that she was one. They soon became best friends and a year after, they fell in love with one another, soon deciding to give a go at having a relationship. And just like Jaden and Mana, they mated on Mokuba's eighteenth.
Before Heba could take another glance at his watch again, a shrill noise broke through the room, making him jump a few feet in the air. He raised his head up, watching in confusion as people began to stand up and gather there things.
"It's lunchtime son." Yugi held in her amusement, knowing it would annoy the teen "Are you hungry sweety?"
Heba held a hand over his heart, nodding in response "That I am, I need to use the men's room though.."
Yugi nodded, ignoring the arms that were currently wrapping around her waist. She was still annoyed with Yami for getting cosy with that raven haired girl. "We went by it this morning on our way to class, do you want me to come with?"
Heba shook his head, already making his way towards the door "No it's fine, I'll meet you in the cafeteria when I'm done. I'll just ask someone for directions, bye!" He gave a small wave to his parents before disappearing out of the door.
"Little one?"
Yugi groaned, eyes narrowed "What do you want?"
Yami couldn't help but smirk at Yugi's tone "Jealous?" He began rubbing his hands up and down his wife's side, feeling her lean into his chest.
"You knew it didn't you." She mumbled "You bastard."
Yami turned Yugi's body towards his, instantly claiming her lips before she could argue further "I love you and only you. I'm yours."
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Heba zipped up his trousers once finished with his business before walking towards the sink to wash his hands. He let the warm water caress his skin, hissing when the temperature changed and burned his flesh. Quickly turning the tap off, he cupped his hand, cursing under his breath for staying under for too long. He often gets lost in thought while washing his hands and right now he hates his trailing imagination.
Ignoring the burning sensation on his skin, he exited the bathroom and ran up the hall to find his parents. As he turned a corner abruptly, he found himself colliding with a hard chest that sent him sprawling across the floor. He held his throbbing head, noting he just headbutted a complete stranger. He decided to glance up to see how the other individual was faring only to frown at the glare he was being sent.
"Watch where you're going, kid."
"I'm uh.. Sorry?" He mentally winced as his eyes narrowed, his own gaze falling to his lap.
"Whatever kid."
Heba gave the male a glare of his own "Hey look, I'm not a kid alright."
The stranger raised an eyebrow "You really need to watch where you're going."
"And you need to watch your attitude!" Heba snapped, ignoring another glare sent his way. He raised up from the floor, deciding to ignore the male and be on his way to find his parents. He got but a couple of steps away before a hand reached out to grab his wrist.
"You're feisty, I like it."
Heba turned fully towards the male, deciding to take in his appearance while he's at it. His eyes settle on his hair that seemed strikingly similar, resembling his fathers that lay untamed and sprouting in all directions. Striking lightning bolts cut through ebony in three directions, ending at the tips that are a distinctive crimson. Slightly narrowed blood-red eyes that have an undeniable spark to them, alluring, sensual with a hint of mischief, the colour of unique wine stared back at him, complemented by his narrow face and high cheekbones. He trailed lower towards his torso, eyes taking note of the muscles rippling beneath the brief fabric of his polo shirt that does his body justice as it clings to skin almost perfectly, showing you what is waiting underneath. Heba continued his journey downwards reaching slender, but tone thighs concealed beneath tight fitting black jeans that embrace his thighs flawlessly. To say the least, the male was surprisingly good looking, too bad his personality pales in comparison compared to his looks.
And he was tan? Well then..
"Like what you see kid?" The male cut through his explorations, a smug smirk unmistakably lighting up his features.
Heba snapped his head towards his face, failing to hold back a snort "Not likely, I'm not gay."
He raised an eyebrow at that revelation, his smirk never disappearing "Oh? And what makes you so sure shorty?"
Heba could feel his blood boil with that question. Why did he care and why on earth is he even answering his questions? Baffled, he turned around, proceeding in a random direction to get away from the asshole.
"You didn't answer my question, makes me wonder if you don't even know your own orientation."
"It's none of your business." Heba snapped, continuing down the hallway to evade the annoying male.
"Wrong way."
"What?" He ceased on the spot, head turning.
"Something tells me you're heading towards the cafeteria. If so, I'm afraid you're walking in the wrong direction."
Heba bit his lip and marched back the way he came, giving a small 'thanks' towards the male as he passed by.
"It's fine, shorty. The names Atemu by the way, remember it!" He called out before disappearing around the corner.
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"What took you so long, did you get lost?"
Heba took a seat beside his mother, face planting the table "No. I ran into this guy and he was an asshole."
Yami raised an eyebrow as did the rest of the group "Who? Did he hurt you?"
Heba groaned "No dad, we just bumped into each other is all."
Yugi and Yami shared glances, wondering why Heba seemed so pissed off over the minor situation. They decided to drop it, shrugging it off as exhaustion. It did makes sense.. Kinda. Heba is a completely different person when exhaustion grabs hold of him. He's cranky, stubborn and hard to be around. Yugi and Yami have experienced his wrath and they rather not have a repeat.
"Here, I grabbed you some food while you went off to the men's room." Yugi slid the tray that contains a variety of different food over towards her son, mentally sighing in relief when he gave her a small thanks and began eating, the subject of the stranger soon forgotten for the time being.
Well that's what she thought.
Heba stabbed a chip lazily and raised it towards his mouth as he scanned the cafeteria. Everyone was in a deep conversation that he began to tune out, not really interested in their current topic. The only other people around the table who weren't in the conversation happened to be Ryou and Bakura, mainly because instead of chatting, they decided it would be a great idea to lip lock. Heba didn't mind in the slightest, and it goes to show that neither do they or anyone else.
His eyes fell on a particular table in the far corner where five students sat. It would be a normal regular table, only if he wasn't sitting there. Atemu - was it? Had his phone to his ear, chatting to God knows who. He seemed smug just like he did when Heba bumped into him. Thinking more on it, he's sure that smug smirk must be permanent because as of yet, it hasn't disappeared.
And as if noticing the others gaze, Atemu's eyes fell on his own, his smirk widening if possible. He clicked his phone off and began to stand up, however, halted in his tracks when he took note of everyone else present on his table. Heba continued to stare, mentally cheering when the tanned male sat back down and averted his gaze back towards his phone.
"Him?"
Heba jumped, his hand over his heart for the second time that day, or night even. "Stop doing that!"
"Well, is it him or not?" She asked again, her patience wearing thin.
"Yes, he's the one who I bumped into.."
Yugi whistled, eyes glinting mischievously "He's quite a looker if I do say so myself."
Yami snapped his head towards his wife, breaking away from his previous conversation at hearing his lover call another guy good looking. "Take that back."
Yugi raised a delicate eyebrow while Heba face palmed. She leaned forward, amethyst boring into crimson "No." She pulled back with a smirk, satisfied when Yami's expression turned from annoyance, to shock, and disbelief.
"Do you two always have to wind each other up?"
"You'll understand when you get into a relationship with a guy son, you'll see our bickering in a different light." Yugi shrugged absentmindedly, Inclining her head back on her lover's shoulder.
"Oh, I guess so-..HEY! What makes you presume I'm gay?" He cut himself off, his mother's words finally processing in his mind.
"Well girl then. Same thing, is it not?"
"Hmm.."
Not much was voiced after that, mostly because Heba was occupied with glaring at the table or throwing glances towards Atemu to even process any words that were being spoken. He also seethed in his chair when noticing a lingering gaze on him, crimson orbs boring into his soul from where he sat. There's so much tension between them and they've only just met, even without proper introductions. Such a brief meeting and the guy is already being an irritation under his skin that he can't seem to scratch off, hoping the feeling would subside to no avail.
Maybe he was pissed because Heba barged into him, even if it was accidental. So as payback, he sends icy glares to the teen in a silent 'It's not ok'. Hoping to scare the teen shitless.
He didn't succeed, obviously.
He disregarded the looks that were delivered his way when they crossed paths down the hallway. appreciative of the fact that he never tried to approach, presumably because his parents were always nearby at the current time. As the school night drew to an end, he left the school building, thoroughly exhausted and aching to reunite with his bed once more. At least he had no homework that needs to be complete, otherwise finishing it would be an exertion.
Laying on his back, he covered himself over with his covers and let his mind wander to the days events. If he's honest, exclude Atemu, school seems like a great experience, something he can easily come accustomed to. It gives him more time to interact with his parents, brother, and friends especially since they all meet up at lunchtime in the cafeteria. He spoke to the odd few people, mostly his classmates and found them to be mellow and down to earth kind of people, contrasting greatly to what he had imagined them to be like in his head beforehand.
Maybe he could one day hold a civil conversation with Atemu, as long as his aura changes to a more approachable one.
Who knows what the future will bring.
But one thing he cannot seem to understand as he stares out the window of his bedroom is Atemu's behaviour. What is his problem? and why is it every time he turns a corner, he's there staring at him with an emotion in his gaze that he cannot decipher.
He's such a mystery.
But is he a mystery than Heba wants to solve?
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Truth be told, this chapter has been left for days. I forgot to post it ;(
I'm not pleased with it, but I never am. I'm completely negative when it comes to my own stories..
Sorry for the wait, love you guys x