This chapter is a bit longer (though it only have two main scene) as a peace offering (of plese forgive me and please dont hurt me) haha.. This could have been put up sooner but something always came up sorry... But if it wasnt for me putting a hold on posting it up, i'll probably won't have come up with the second memory scene haha.. so enjoy =3
Memories
My small fingers tighten its grip onto the book I was holding as I hear the cherry voice of my new sister calling on Kaname-sama's name. Envy is such a hideous thing, one emotion that I didn't expect to possess but what I'm feeling right now is unmistakably pure envy if not jealousy. I had try to push this emotion away ever since it came to make itself known the night the pureblood walk into the living room with a little bloodied up five year old girl holding onto his hand. Ever since then, the pureblood barely ever spend his time with me.
I have took to lock myself in the study room under the many book my former-hunter-adoptive-father has lying around every single time the vampire would come to visit. It's a stupid thing to do I admit, trying to gain attention but hide away every time he came over. But I wanted him to search for me, to notice me missing but it was always Otou-san, never the pureblood himself that would come and drag me out of the study room to greet the vampire. I guess I have grown use to receiving all the attention from both Otou-san and Kaname that it came as a shock when they suddenly turn their gaze away from me and onto this new girl.
I gave out a defeated sigh as my hold on the book slowly loosens as someone tug on it away from my fingers.
'Probably Otou-san again trying to get me to see Kaname-sama.'
But what greeted my eyes when I lift them to gaze at the person who interrupted me was not that of my father. Instead, dark crimson orbs stare back into my eyes as my body froze in surprise at the mere glance of it.
"Kaname-sama…" Came my meek reply to the intense gaze the vampire was giving me.
"How long are you going to be hiding away from me Sayuri?" The pureblood's voice was devoid of anger and accusation, but it was also devoid of any other gentle emotion. To me it sounds dead and empty but a slither of contentment lingers behind after he spoke.
I couldn't form any word to reply as I stumble out of the window seat I had been perched on for the past hour. My little feet slowly and cautiously took a small step back and away from the pureblood's intimidated form as he also took a predatory step to close in out distance. One step lead to another that by the time I had realize that running away was useless, the pureblood had already have me with my back against one of the bookcases lining the room.
Thinking quickly, I make one last desperate attempt to get away from the pureblood by dodging to the side and make to sprint towards the door. But as luck would have it (and being the person you trying to run from is a vampire) my attempt was easily foiled when the pureblood effortlessly scoop me up into his arm and holding me in place, effectively foiling my next escape plan of trashing about in his arms until he let go.
My body was still a little too small to be that of a five year old so usually I could effectively run from Otou-san unexpected hug by slinking through small opening left by the blond man. But even though I am small, the pureblood had never missed catching onto my small form from running away from him. I always love the way the vampire would gently cradle me every time he catches my small form though he does sometimes get over carry with it.
But something didn't felt right when his arms tighten around me this time around. Kaname's body feels cold under my touch but I reason it at him being out in the winter cold for awhile. Pulling my face away from his shoulder, I glance at his placid face as he settles himself on a couch with me resting on his lap. His grip was still tight around me as he pulls my small body closer to his chest before burying his face into my hair.
"The chairman and Yuki went out to get a few things for dinner tonight…they'll be back soon." His hot breaths graze my skin, leaving me shivering a little as the pureblood slowly pulls back from my hair. I barely caught a glimpse of his eyes before he let them close as he rest his forehead against me. They were bright red.
My body froze when what I had seen registered in my mind before it starts to struggle its way out of the pureblood iron grip hold. But all the struggling was in vain as the pureblood easily brought my body closer to his while pinning my hands away and begin nuzzling my neck. I went stiff when suddenly I felt the pureblood's warm tongue beginning to taste my skin and started to squirm when I feel a pair of fang brushing against my neck. He slowly traces the pulse that was throbbing under my small delicate skin and I could feel him shiver in delight. It didn't take long before I feel the pressure behind the fang begin to increase as he readied himself to sink his fangs into my skin. All I could hear was the rapid beating of my heart as fear consumed me and I involuntarily let out a small whimper.
And with that, the vampire jerked his head away from me and darted to the far wall to further our distance. My mind didn't register his fast movement until I see him leaning on the wall a great distance from me, breathing heavily as he repeatedly rake his fingers through his hair.
It took me a long time to recover from the shock of being attacked by the pureblood but when I did I realize that he had already slide down the wall and was now sitting in a fetal position on the floor. My heart broke seeing him be so vulnerable in front of me that without thinking twice I approach him. I hesitate a little when lifting my hand to touch him. When my finger touches his shoulder, he swiftly flinches away from my touch that I unconsciously recoil as if my finger has been burn. Even if the contact was brief, I still felt his trembling.
The second time around, I decide to be bold and after a few second of consideration I just went along with it. I couldn't stand seeing him like this anymore so instead of leaving him alone, I simply throw myself onto him and pry him open from the fetal position he was in.
The vampire tries to shrug me away but I held onto him not wanting to let go. After awhile he grew frustrated with my insistence and with a burst of energy push me away from him that I landed a good distance away from him on my bottom. I grimace at the sting the fall inflict on me but ignore it when I saw the pureblood raising to his feet and begin walking away. He pauses by the doorway and hope bloom in my chest that he would stay but without turning to look at me he spoke something that leave me puzzle.
"Do you know…when vampires grieve, their lust for blood grew unbearably stronger." His voice was free of any emotion that I wince noticeably at the detachment.
But all the puzzlement and apprehension was thrown out the window when I saw the pureblood continue with his previous action of walking away. I didn't know what came over me but a feeling of dread grew in my body and I started to feel a great amount of fear watching his retreating back. It was like I feel like if I let him leave today, I'll never going to see him again. With just that in mind I threw my body into a sprint to catch up to the vampire and when I reached him I jump onto his back and flung my small arms around him. I hug him from behind as I press my cheek onto his back, feeling the warmth and hearing his heart beating rhythmically in my ear.
"Please I'm sorry…don't go." I'm not quite sure what I was apologizing about but I couldn't help myself. The pureblood retain his silence but I could feel his body tensing at my word.
"Why are you the one apologizing Sayuri? I'm the one that was hurting you…" his voice was hollow in my ear and instinctively I tighten my hold on his back. I could feel myself begin to slide down on his back but I ignore it.
"If it's Kaname-sama I don't care!...I don't care!!" My voice was shrill as I feel I'm fighting a losing battle. Silence reign for the next few minutes that I begin to give up hope but suddenly the pureblood move swiftly and the next thing I know he was embracing me in his arms and was down on his knees. I stay silent as he rest heavily on me. Shock run through me when a silent cry wreck through his body, but all I could do was sat there tightening my hold on him, hoping to give some sort of comfort.
I don't quite understand what's going on.
This is the first time I ever saw Kaname-sama so vulnerable.
I'll definitely not betray this person.
This will be our little secret.
Loosing my patient I broke away from the hold Yuki had on me and side step Zero effort to hide me and said, "It doesn't matter if Zero did kill her…you are in mutual ground that is protected by both my father and the pureblood vampire Kaname Kuran. This is definitely unforgivable." I said in a voice I rarely use, full of authority and distaste both directed to the two vampires who had trespass the school. "I am authorized to eliminate any thread towards the school."
The next moment the katana in my hand make contact with the first vampire who had move swiftly when he realize that I was attacking. Due to his quick movement my blade had only manage to cut through his layer of clothing and left him unscathed. A low growl escapes my lips as irritated on my part settles in. Instinct took over and I didn't think twice on continue to advance on the vampire. Each of my movement was easily avoided and deflected by the vampire.
"Pretty little girl come out and play…" The vampire suddenly begins to sings. This caught me off guard and I could feel confusion echoing through the air. The vampire voice was playful with deliberate mocking lacing through it. I didn't know why but my body all of a sudden froze in fright.
"Enough! Sayur-" Zero voice was cut off when the second vampire had suddenly leaped towards him. Zero had barely managed to shield Yuki while jumping away from the attacking vampire.
"Dainty little human so easy to break…" The taunting singing voice of the vampire broke me out of my trance though my body still refuses to move and instead only start to tremble. The vampire had move closer to where I stood frozen, all the while smirking thoughtfully towards my trembling form.
"Ah…so you do remember…" My confusion peak with every word he uttered and the next thing I know the vampire was suddenly looming over my small form, rows of sharp clawed finger poised and ready to pierce through my chest.
It took me less then a second to move away from the attack though it was still not fast enough as his claws manage to graze my right shoulder, tearing the layer of cloth as it cut through the skin. The sting of my cut was ignored as I quickly use the position I was in into my advantage and swiftly let my katana fall on the vampire with heavy force, cutting the vampire's left shoulder and through the flesh and bone and exited the mass of flesh down on his right pelvis all the while making sure to cut through any vital point in the way.
The blood belonging to the vampire barely registered in my mind before a cloud of dust fills my vision. I lift my hand towards the bleeding cut on my shoulder as I turn to face Zero and realize that he too had brought the other vampire down. Yuki had quickly moved towards me while fishing out her little handkerchief and proceed to tie it around my cut to stop the bleeding. All the while Zero remains rooted to where he was standing and continue to stare at me with empty eyes while trying to hide his panting breath.
"Now, now little miss…no need to be so harsh." The grass barely rustles as more vampire step out of the wood and surrounds us in the clearing. I had turn my gaze away from Zero when I heard the unknown voice addressing me tauntingly but as I move my gaze over the new arrival I unconsciously shift closer towards Zero with Yuki doing the same, Artimes road at a ready.
"Yuki, Sayuri get out of here. This has nothing to do with you." Zero manages to say between his panting.
His only reply was a "no way" and an "I won't" from the two female. Just moment after we said that the vampire to my right suddenly burst into a cloud of dust leaving the rest of the unwelcome vampires shock and confused.
But their confusion was quickly erased when they realized that they themselves were surrounded. A deep smooth voice broke through the tense silent as a tall dark haired figure move out of the shadows and into view.
The words that came from the particular intimidating vampire barely register in my mind as I opt myself into hiding behind Yuki slightly taller form. It was to hide the view of the pureblood from my eyes more then anything else. I've known the vampire for a long time now and in that period of time I've seen many emotion been express on his pale face yet I have never seen him look so much like a vampire then he did now. It frightens me.
The sounds of the intruding vampires disappearing broke me out of my thought and I suddenly found myself face to face with the pureblood. Unconsciously, I move away trying to hide myself from his gaze, shuffling backward a little in anxiety when suddenly Zero step in front of me and effectively blocking my small form from the pureblood intense gaze. I could sense all the vampire having a hard time when they scented the blood in the air. All of their eyes could be seen glowing red which cause me to move closer to Zero in a momentary display of vulnerability.
It didn't take long for the Night Class to disperse after some word from the pureblood with Takuma-san leading them back towards the school building. Yuki had then pointed out that she had probably go to report the matter to the chairman thus doing so leaving Kaname, Zero and I there in the clearing. As if the earlier mood wasn't tense enough, now I'm stuck watching the two male glaring and glowering at each other.
The silent was bearing down on me and I had thought it would suffocate me but the pureblood had turned away from us then and without so much as a word or a glance disappears from our sight. I merely stare at the spot the pureblood had just now occupied with confusing thought racing through my head. Taking notice that my silver haired brother was no longer by my side, I turn in the general direction of his presence.
"Did you actually think that I wouldn't notice?" I question the silver haired teen when I see he was about to walk away towards the opposite way the pureblood had taken. I could see his body tense for a moment before he carelessly shrugs his shoulder as if brushing my question away.
"You're talking nonsense…go to bed Sayuri, you're probably tired." Was his lazy reply as he starts to walk again.
Frowning at his reply, I simply begin to undo the button of my trench coat and let it slip onto the ground. The sound of cloth hitting the ground was caught by the silver haired teen as I could see him pause in his footstep before whipping his body to gaze back at me. I keep my gaze lock with his as I move closer to his still form while loosening the top few button of my blouse. Realization sets in the his eyes once he saw my exposed neck
"N-..no…I'm fine!" Came his desperate denial as he staggers away from me in an attempt to make distance. I dash his hope however by moving closer and grabbing onto his arms to keep him in place. He could barely mask his pain as he flinch a little when I grip his right arm.
"You're hurt Zero…and you even have a little fever so don't tell me that you're fine!" I emphasize my point by resting my palm on his forehead where I could feel him burning a little.
"I don't need an easy way out…" Zero said as his back collided gently with a tree. "Don't you ever think that maybe I deserve this pain." He continues as he slid down the tree and sat on the cold ground with his head in his hand.
I remain silent for a moment as I simply gaze on his defeated form on the forest floor before finally giving out a low sight and move towards him. "Maybe you do, maybe you don't." I said as I move to pry his fingers away from his face. "But it doesn't mean that I would let you torture yourself any longer." I said as I keep my fingers entwined with his cold one and brought myself closer to him.
I could see his face scrunch up in frustration before it buries itself into my neck. He nuzzle there for a few moment before hesitantly begin to lick my neck in preparation. His breath hit my skin causing my already tense body to grow stiffer as he slowly gaze his fangs over my neck. It barely registers in my head when his fangs sank into my skin. There was no pain and no discomfort as it has been the times he had bitten me before.
Zero was being strangely gentle, not that I was complaining. He was being very careful when drawing my blood out, taking into mind not to spill or waste any of it. He took small and slow draught, taking his time as he release his fingers from my grip and leisurely circle them around my back. A low moan came from the silver haired prefect as his arms tighten around me and his drinking gradually grew more frantic with need yet I still didn't feel any form of distress. Instead, I found myself curling into his embrace with my fingers weaving into silver hair while he clings onto me.
Zero didn't move or try to push me away when he had unlatch himself from my neck, and instead continue to hold onto me while nesting his face into my hair.
"Zero..?" I call on him a little uncertain. His breath has evened out and I could feel his fever going down as I trace my finger over his face.
"…I'm so confuse Sayuri…what should I do now." Zero voice came out as a whisper and I could hear how lost he was feeling at that moment.
My fingers continue to assault his silver strand as I remain silent in his hold. I didn't know what I should be telling him, should I lie and comfort or should I continue with my silent and leave him to his thought? In fear that I would say something wrong I decide to remain silent and continue to assault his silver strand and combing through it in hope of providing some sense of comfort.
The hunter lifts his head from my hair then and rests it on my left shoulder as his fingers raise towards my right. I had forgotten about the cut that the intruding vampire had given me earlier and just remember of it when Zero had gently trace over it causing me to give out a low hiss of protest. The next thing I know I was being haul onto my feet by said hunter as he check me for anymore injury. Finding myself so suddenly on my feet, I prepare for the lightheadedness to assail me but was surprise when none came. It seem that as rough as he had been on taking the last few drought, I realize that he didn't take as much as I thought he did.
"Come on."
Zero's voice snap me out of my thought and I could see him already walking the trail out of the wood. Shaking my head a little to bring me back to reality, I begin chasing after the silver haired prefect until I was only a few step behind him and shadowing his step.
"You're being quiet." Zero suddenly breaks the silent when we were walking down the hallway near to the headmaster's office.
"Hmm…I am?" I ask distractingly. A long pause follows.
"Ano, Zero…I found something interesting at my house." I begin hesitantly.
"…" Zero didn't say anything but a tilt in his head told me that he was listening.
"A picture." I continue as I move over and walk by his side to study his face. "To be precise…it was a picture of your family." I took a pause as I see his body tense a little after the words left my lips. "…I-..I found it in what use to be my room."
Zero had stop in his step though he refuse to look at me and instead opt to stare at the ground. I don't really know how to continue with this conversation (even if it is one side) but I couldn't reign in my need for answer. Seeing Zero act so suspiciously make things far worse then I thought it would. Had Zero been hiding all of this from me…all along?
"Did I know you before this Zero? B-…before my family was killed? And what those vampires earlier said…do you know about my past?" My question comes in flood and I couldn't stop myself. My mind was in shamble and I could feel my body trembling. Zero continues to avoid looking at me and before suddenly his body lurch and he begin walking away from me. I stare at the empty spot where he had stand in shock before quickly begin chasing after him. I was numb all over, hell I couldn't even feel the tears that was running down my face.
"Why won't you answer me? Zero!" I grew frustrated as he's walking pace quicken and I know he was trying to run away from me. I move swiftly then gripping onto his hand and pull on it with all my strength that he had to stop and with a burst of energy I swung it around so as to make him turns towards me. "Look at me!" (lol harry potter)
Zero's face was a perfect mask of indifference as he stood there staring at my tear stained face. "Zero…you know about me don't you? Who I am…" I barely whispered, desperation laced with every single word that came out of my mouth.
"You're talking nonsense Sayuri." He replies brusquely yet at the same time weakly as he slowly step closer to my trembling form.
"You're not very good at lying Zero…especially when you don't even try." My resolve for an answer was tiring but I stood my ground.
"Ignorance is bliss Sayuri…you said it yourself remember." I do remember. I had said it coldly some years ago to Otou-san. I curse myself for even speaking such word in the first place
"…I remember." I said dejectedly. "…but look at me Zero! Do I look like I'm parading bliss right now?.." I reply, the volume of my voice increase because of my frustration. He flinches at the raw vulnerability in my voice but step closer to me and cup my chin.
"Stop searching for answer Sayuri." He said gently as he wipes away a few stray tear. "…you'll only get yourself hurt." He continues before pulling me into an embrace.
"Wha-!?" I whispered confusedly on his chess. "What are you saying Zero?" I continue to push for an answer while looking up at him as I try to struggle away from his hold. But instead of letting me go, Zero held onto me tighter as tears of frustration once again started to trail down my face. I continue to struggle in his hold but after realizing the hunter won't be letting me go, I slump into his embrace in defeat.
"I need to patrol the school." My voice cut through the silence once I had calm down in Zero's arms.
The silver haired prefect losen his hold on me and step back. I was just about to walk away when suddenly I was grabbed and thrown over someone's shoulder like a sack of potatoes. I lift my head up to identify the person carrying me and met with a back of a head full with silver hair.
"Zero! What are you doing? Put me down!" I hiss at him as he started walking down the hallway.
"I can't have you walking around the school reeking of blood now can I." he said defending his action while pointing a little at my injured shoulder. I gave up trying to talk him into putting me down and instead let my body sag on his shoulder to try and be as much of a dead weight as I can while muttering a silent 'it's not like I can't walk'.
Once we found ourselves in front of my room, he kicks the door open and drop me on the bed. "Get some rest Sayuri." Was all he said before turning and begin to walk away.
"Matte." I yell at his retreating back as I step off the bed causing him to pause in his step. "I don't quite understand what had happen with Shizuka…but just-…just know I'm here…so don't hide from me." I end awkwardly trying to offer comfort.
Zero just stood there unmoving for a few minutes before turning back towards me. He took two long strides towards where I was standing and without a word engulfs me into a warm hug. I froze for awhile in surprise before melting into his embrace and circling my slight arms around his waist. I could feel his breath on my neck as he lightly brushes his lips on the spot he had bitten me causing me to shiver a little. He slowly pulls away after awhile and holds me at arms length before finally letting go and walk out the door, letting it close behind him.
Memories…
I once again found myself staring out of the window of my bedroom. Otou-san had rush me out of the kitchen when I had walk in covered in mud (I was trying to sneak out once more but after being warn by Kaname-sama of my recently found hobby, the former hunter have took up in setting trap all around the house just for keeping me in) and told me to get some shower and change into some nice clothing. It seems we are expecting guest tonight.
I snap out of my daydream when I hear the closing of the front door reverberated through the house. The familiar presence was what got me excited as I skip out of my room now clad in a fresh new cloth which was a cute little dress Otou-san had bought for me. My bare feet make little sound as I speed down the stairs and into the living room. Once my eyes sets itself on the dark haired form, I found myself bounding up towards where he was and latching myself onto the taller frame with a delighted call of 'Kaname-sama'.
The pureblood gave a little chuckle at my enthusiasm and pull me up onto his lap. That was when I realize that something felt a little out of place. Lifting my gaze up towards the dark haired vampire's face, I was startled by what I saw and immediately flew off of him and falling onto the floor with a loud thump.
The person sitting on the couch in front of me was definitely not Kaname-sama though he is a pureblood. How could I have mistaken him so? Was I loosing my touch? The unknown vampire sat there quietly gazing at me. His eyes was full of amusement as he offers me his hand to lift me up but my small four year old form unconsciously move away in a little show of fear.
"Now Sayuri, don't be rude to our guest. Be a good girl and introduce yourself." Otou-san's voice broke me out of the staring match with the vampire. Gazing at the vampire wearily, I slowly move across the living room and latch myself onto my father's hand while hiding myself behind him.
The pureblood slowly approach and kneel in front of us as Otou-san push me in front of him and held his grip on me so that I won't run away. We held each other gaze and I could feel the pureblood assessing me silently.
"So this is the girl that my son has been visiting lately." I grew nervous under his scrutinizing that I turn away from it which earn me another chuckle from the vampire. What son? Who is his son? I'm so confused.
I then felt his gaze move away from my face and down towards my chest where the pendent Kaname-sama had given me was dancing lightly in the light. The dark haired vampire didn't say anything for awhile but instead he raises his hand and traces his fingers over the rose pendent. I finch at first when his fingers make contact with it but when the pendent didn't react badly, my body slowly but surely begin to relax. Surely whoever this pureblood is he is no thread to me.
My gaze soon begins to lock with his own and he simply gazes at me with a look of understanding. He was also looking at me like he knows something I don't. I tilt my head in confusion at that, not understanding what the vampire had implied.
"Sayuri…I'm please to finally meet you." The unknown pureblood voice was smooth and calming. I found myself staring at him dazedly.
When I keep my lips shut he brushes his fingers lightly on my cheek, causing a pink tinge to emerge under his finger. The corner of his lips rises a little in a shadow of a smile as he press for a reply from me.
"My name is Haruka…"
From the corner of my eyes I can see Otou-san beaming onto us. He had long since taken his hand off of me and had stepped aside to watch out interaction.
I whisper my own reply hesitantly.
"…I'm Sayuri."
I gave a little hesitant smile at the pureblood as I gaze fondly at him.
"…I know.."
I woke up, body tense in the middle of the night feeling light caresses on my cheek and warmth emitting from the rose pendent resting on my skin. My tense body relaxed when I saw the burgundy eyes belonging to the pureblood staring back at me.
The dark haired vampire didn't say anything even though he saw that I was awake and instead continue with what he was doing. We were both engulf in a long silence, all the while never breaking our eye contact but after a while the subtle warmth from my pendent suddenly turn blazing hot that I give a silent pained yelp and make to move it away from touching my skin. My action was stop however when the pureblood grasp onto my wrist and held it in a tight grip that it almost causes me to flinch.
He climbs onto the bed leisurely and pin my wrist onto the bed. He glares a little when I try to struggle away before dipping his head onto my chest where the burning pendent lay innocently. He did nothing for a moment, only hovering his lips above the rose pendent as if contemplating his next action but the pause didn't last long before those lips hastily begin to spill words of an unknown language. The effect was immediate as the pendent react to the word that being uttered by the pureblood by glowing a deep red. It almost seem like it was blood dancing in the middle of the pendent where the heart of the rose was located.
On the other hand, my body froze when the vampire spoke those familiar unknown words though it quickly changes as pain assaulted my senses and I feel like I was burning. The pain didn't last long but the burning continue even after the pureblood had stop speaking and had lift his face away from the pendent to look at my face. I had my eyes closed in an immediate reaction to the pain but peel them open when I felt the vampire's lips brushing on my forehead.
It was then that I came back to my senses and realize that I had woven my finger into the pureblood's dark hair and was pulling on it. The pureblood show no sign of discomfort at my pulling his hair and instead whispers soothing words to comfort me from the burning which was beginning to diminish.
"Why you do that for?" I ask quite harshly and I could hear the hoarseness of my voice.
The pureblood didn't answer and instead choose to trace his fingers over the rose pendent lightly. "It was weakening." Was his simple explanation.
"Its fine…still does it job." I said turning my gaze away from him as he continues to stare at me. "That vampire earlier wasn't a Level-E Kaname-sama…you shouldn't expect him to turn to dust so easily." I try to justify as the vampire move to settle himself beside me, shifting a little so that now he was laying on his left side looking at me. I had learn quite quickly after he had given me the rose pendent that it was not just a simple jewelry but instead it was laced with many protection charm powered by the pureblood's energy. The energy was store into the rose heart and it acts like battery to the protecting charm every time she felt threatened. Level-E vampire would usually disintegrate the moment the shield came up though higher level vampire only seem to either be burned by them and sometime they simply just bounce off the shield.
The charm had been renewed more then a dozen of times already, mostly done by Otou-san but the thing that was painful was the renewal of the energy on the pendent that was done by the pureblood. The renewal of energy had only been done a handful of times since I was given the pendent. As it is harmful on my frail human body, it is so because the pureblood's energy needs a container to hold it in place first before it could slowly be accumulated into the rose's heart. The vampire's energy is what causes the burning earlier, the burning was not really a burning but simply the heightening of my feeling senses (every little prick feel like a stab of knife so yes it does feels like its burning) but it also have it perks with healing ones body to a certain extend.
The pureblood was silent as his head gently fall onto my injured shoulder. A little flinch was all it took before he swiftly tugs the collar of my over sized shirt over the shoulder so that he could see the damage. I remember then that after Zero had left the room that I had took a quick shower, cleaning up the wound and bandaging it a little before changing and fall onto the bed. I realize then that I must had fallen asleep because of exhaustion after taking a quick shower since my hair was still a little damp.
The cut on my shoulder had partially healed thanks to the pureblood earlier transfer of energy though it's still stings a little. I kept quiet as Kaname-sama relaxes his body once he saw my healed wound and let his body melt into the bed. Silences ensue but it was neither awkward nor content, simply neutral. I force my expression into one of indifference though inside question was raging and emotion was swirling.
"You are angry with me." The vampire suddenly broke the silent stating the phrase more then questioning it as his finger founds itself playing with my hair.
"Won't you tell me my past Kaname-sama." I whispered, tilting my head a little so that I could catch the vampire's gaze.
"Stop this…" he silently plea as he turns me to my sides and pulls my body closer to his chest. "Or you'll get yourself hurt." I don't know whether that was a thread or an advice since the pureblood spoke it in such a low tone that I had barely heard him.
"….Stop treating me like I'm make of glass." I spoke desperately while trying to worm my way out of his hold.
He chuckle a little at my struggle and I could see a ghost of a smirk on hid lips. "Not glass, but the finest porcelain." I shiver a little feeling him whispers those words into my hair.
I gave up trying to free myself from the vampire and instead took this chance to inquire him about the other thing that's on my mind. "Would you tell me what happen…please." I said uncertainly knowing the pureblood would understand what I was referring to.
"…You don't believe that Zero may had kill Shizuka?" He questioned me as he pulls his face away from where it was burying in my hair.
"Zero…" I pause, a little uncertain feeling the tenseness in my voice. "Zero had every right to kill that woman but…" I stop myself from finishing the sentence, seeing the pureblood's eye narrowing more and more at every word I utter. Kaname didn't say anything as if waiting for me to continue my sentence but instead I choose to say the thing that has been bothering me since I saw the pureblood in the forest clearing.
"…Kaname-sama is different somehow." I said meekly trying to avoid looking at him in the eyes.
He didn't say anything to deny my accusation, instead he suddenly push me onto my back and climb atop me, trapping me there. His face didn't betray any emotion and it was set into an emotionless mask as his fingers slowly begin to trace my skin and alongside my neck. Those fingers stop right before it reaches the bandage I had put over Zero's bite mark before he then basically claw the bandage away. I could feel his sharp nail digging into my skin forming red angry mark as he continue to claw on the left side of my neck where Zero had bitten me as if to claw the mark away though he never put too much pressure behind his fingers that it would draw blood.
The pureblood face showed how perturbed he was feeling towards me but the glimpse of emotion I saw was gone by the next second that I thought that I may had just imagine it. Though the pureblood hide his emotion his voice was cold as he whispered into my ear harshly, "I can smell him all over you." This causes me to turn my head away in shame if not fear.
I flinch when he suddenly took a hold of my chin and forcefully turn my face to face him. For once in a long time, I felt afraid of the vampire and wanted to recoil from his every touch. His word hurts me that I wish the bed would just swallow me up so that I won't have to face the vampire and I could tell I was trembling under his hold. After awhile I couldn't take his heated gaze on me anymore and only manage to whimper out his name pathetically, fear shining in my eyes.
"But I thought you didn't want me to treat you gently." He said tauntingly in a hollow tone as his grip on my chin tightens causing me to give out a cry of pain.
"I think I've been patient long enough." His voice was stiff and I could feel the barely controlled anger raging through his body. I could see his eyes slowly turning into bright red and suddenly the hand held mirror I have left on the bedside table burst into pieces causing shard of it to fly everywhere. I close my eyes in an attempt to shield myself from the sharp pieces as the pureblood keeps me still and not letting me move away but I could feel a few shard cutting through my pale skin. Most of the pain I feel came from small cuts that I know will fade away by tomorrow thanks to what little of the pureblood's energy still left running through my body.
I felt something wet trail down my skin and by the look of Kaname's face I would guess it to be blood, my blood. It seems that some of the larger pieces of the mirror had managed to make a clean cut on my jaw, just below my right ear and the blood is temptingly trailing down my pale neck.
I felt my breath catch and I know my heart had skipped a good few beat when the pureblood unexpectedly dip his lip to my neck. My whole body froze when I felt warm tongue trailing over my neck before it hesitantly taste the blood. A low hungry growl echo though my ear as his tongue move leisurely up, collecting the tailing blood all the way up to my jaw before the pureblood's lips close on the cut on my jaw. My body was still rigid as the vampire first swallow the blood he had collected. My hands were clamped to his shoulder in search for leverage but when the pureblood begin to suck gently on the wound in search of more blood, my body felt boneless.
I lay there vulnerably as he continues to lick and suck on the wound though never once did his fangs touch my skin. He chooses to assault my neck then after the blood had stop and the wound had heal. Taking pleasure in feeling me squirming under him as he continues to be in control over my reaction.
"Kana-…" my voice came out breathlessly and was cut off when the pureblood enticingly brush his fangs over my skin.
I gave out a silent gasp as my head unconsciously lull to the left, giving the vampire a perfect view of my vulnerable neck. Kaname took it to his advantage and continue to insistently assault my neck. He finger found its way into my hair and he quietly tug on it making my head tilt back more to the left, further exposing my neck. My hands lay limp on my side, trembling a little at the relentless battering of sensation as he persists on.
A sudden prick on my neck was followed by the vampire suddenly stopping in his action. I could feel his warm panting breath on my skin as he stayed where he was on my neck for a fraction of a second before he abruptly pull away (in the same time letting go of his grip on my hair).
It took me awhile to snap out of my daze as silence reign between us. Seconds past with the both of us only staring at each other uneasily, I could see guilt shine in his eyes though it was quickly overcome by weariness. I was surprise when the pureblood suddenly slump forward and he lay there quite lifelessly against me. Uncertain and a little worried, I make no move to push the vampire away and instead call out his name tentatively to know that he was alright.
"…Let me stay here for awhile.." He said lazily as he begins to nuzzle his face further into my embrace almost like a kitten discreetly begging for forgiveness. "I have to meet with the council tomorrow night." He said as an after thought easing a little bit of my confusion.
I hesitantly raise my hand to his head in an attempt to weave it in his hair, flinching a little when he moves to get himself more situated atop of me. The pureblood make no move to stop me and slowly the tenseness in my body evaporated. I was started (right now being reasonably a bit jumpy) when I felt a familiar aura attentively begins to surround me but when I realize that aura was that of the pureblood in my arm, my body melted back into the bed.
Gazing down at the pureblood, I realize that he was peacefully fast asleep. It seems that he had expended his aura around me unconsciously though I don't found it to be unpleasant. A sense of comfort and security envelop me as I listen to his deep breathing. Slowly I was lull into sleep with the weight of the pureblood pressing on me reassuring me that the pureblood was really there.
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I woke up to the sun shining down on my face. Groaning, I lift the blanket higher to block out the irritating light though I did stop to glance around the room when I felt like something was different. I realize then that I was now alone which didn't come as much of a surprise. A red rose was lying beside me on the spot the pureblood had occupied the night before. Sighing to myself and resigning to the pureblood's strange behavior I pick up the rose and held it gently between my fingers.
"I'll never understand you…" I spoke quietly to the rose before making a face and throwing it onto the bedside table while getting off the bed to prepare for the day. Walking away from the rose, I chuckle hollowly to myself before slipping into the bathroom and closing the door behind me.
"What an idiot…"
The Next Night
"Senri-sempai…may I ask you something?" I begin while gazing questioningly at the bored looking vampire. I was searching for some snack to have before dinner when suddenly I felt his presence lurking around in the hallway. When he had realize that I has sense his presence, he had shown himself and have been following me ever since.
"You just did." He said as he casually plop himself down on one of the couch littering the headmaster's study.
I gave out a little huff at his reply but never the less spoke my question. "Why are you here exactly?" I said while gazing calculatingly at the bored looking vampire who was flipping through one of the manga Takuma-san had given me.
"Because Miss Sayuri is alone." Was his drawn out reply as he make himself more comfortable on the couch by lying down on it.
"??.." I stare at him skeptically as the vampire only sat there innocently and still bore looking. "Why do you keep calling me that?" I said changing the topic for now.
"I don't think I understand."
"You keep calling me 'Miss Sayuri'…why? It's so formal."
"…How about 'Little Miss' then? It's more fitting I think." I didn't get a say in this as I had just open my mouth to give my opinion but was cut off by his next statement. "It's decided then 'Little Miss'." He said it candidly to my face leaving me with my mouth hanging open.
"B-but that makes me sound like a child." I said with a little pout on my lips as I voice out my objection on the matter.
"…but you are a child." He spoke bluntly. "At least to us vampires."
"Mou… Now tell me what you are doing here!" I said coming back to the matter at hand while narrowing my eyes on him with the look of suspicion.
"……to taste your cooking…?" He said blinking dazedly a couple of time at the ceiling.
"Zero's the one cooking tonight." I clarify to the auburn haired vampire. I had seen Zero along with Yuki walk toward the headmaster kitchen just moments ago. It wasn't anything strange, it was Zero's turn to cook since Otou-san isn't around and Yuki was probably there to help him. Though what strange was that there was a third person following them and it wasn't me.
I wonder why Aido-sempai is with them…
"I want Little Miss's pancake." I twitch a little at being ignored and also for the new nickname but choose not to say anything.
"Ahh?...but I'm not having any pancake." I reply hesitantly.
"I want chocolate chip in mine." Still he keeps ignoring me.
"Demo sempai…I'm no-" and again been cut off.
"I'm hungry…" the vampire sigh as he snuggle himself into one of the pillow on the couch.
"Why are you even here really?" I ask wanting to know the answer right now.
"…Takuma left me…" he said drowsily. Well Takuma-san did leave earlier to accompany Kaname-sama to the meeting with the Vampire Council but still. I lift one eyebrow skeptically at him which he saw.
"…And Rima's still sleeping." He continues trying to justify his reasoning.
"That doesn't really answer my question Senri-sempai."
"……I'm hungry."
"Arrgh! Muri desu!!!" I finally give up throwing my head back and shout to the ceiling, exasperated.
Anyway this came out a month late haha gomen =_="
Oh yeah some of you would probably notice the Haruka part is a little similar to Kaname's.. That is intentional if you're wondering haha..
Nway thanks for reading.