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Chapter 5 – One Small Moment

As Hikari walked out into the garden, her eyes fell upon Sara who was sitting on a stone bench among blue roses. Blue seemed to complement the younger pureblood nicely. She put up her parasol and walked over to Sara.

"Hello, Sara, may I join you," Hikari asked as she approached her. Sara looked up at her and smiled sweetly.

"It's your home, Hikari," Sara said with a smile, "Do as you wish."

Hikari nodded and sat next to Sara, "It's a bright day today, don't you think?"

"Yes, it's beautiful," Sara answered, "It's a pity that we have to carry around parasols. I wish we could go out into the sun and not be burnt by it."

"That, too, is my wish," Hikari replied, "It seems that we will never get our wish though."

Sara sighed as she watched Takuma walking with Kaname, "It won't be so bad, you know," Sara said.

Hikari frowned at Sara and cocked her head to the side, "What won't be?"

"Your marriage to Kaname, that's what," Sara said with a small smile, "He isn't a bad man and you'll have a very comfortable life."

"But I want passion and love…more than I want comfort…" Hikari said sadly. Sara sighed as she continued to gaze at her own fiancé.

"Perhaps it's all well and good me saying that but…I don't know…but you should befriend Kaname and from there, love could blossom."

"We're friends," Hikari said, "And I'm not falling in love with you."

Sara turned to Hikari and gave her a scathing look, "Don't twist my words, Hikari, you know what I'm saying is true."

"Perhaps," Hikari said with a shrug, "But Kaname has not shown any interest in me or even tried to make friends with me," Hikari's posture slackened, "Is there a chance that he's in love with someone else?"

Sara pondered her answer for a moment, "Not that I know of," Sara finally said, "He's never shown any interest in the girls of court. He hates flattery and the girls think that by flattering him, they will gain his attention. A few ladies have made it to his bed but nothing more than that. He has no feelings for him."

Hikari's cheeks reddened, "So he…isn't a virgin?"

"No and it's a well know fact that he isn't," Sara replied.

Hikari looked up at her sadly, "How do you know all of this? Are you one of the women that he has taken to his bed?"

Sara looked up at Hikari, shocked, "My goodness, no, Hikari, I'm not," Sara exclaimed, clearly offended that Hikari would thing such a thing, "I'm untouched, thank you very much. Not even Takuma has that privilege yet. I only know because it is a well known fact at court. It might be gossip but the servants never lie."

"What have the servants got to do with it," Hikari asked, clearly confused. Sara chuckled.

"The servants know everything and shall I tell you why? Well, I'll tell you," Sara smiled knowingly, "The servants change the bed sheets every morning without fail. With this in mind, they will be able to tell if any…adult activities have occurred. This can stand for evidence in a court of law if any adultery has gone on. This is what my mother often told me. She only told me this so I wouldn't and couldn't get myself into any trouble."

Hikari still looked confused and Sara sighed softly, patting Hikari on the shoulder, "You'll find out for yourself, Hikari, don't worry."

Hikari stood up, "Walk with me, Sara, maybe a walk will let us come up with a way for me to seduce Kaname and get into the minds of one of his whores."

Sara blinked up at her, speechless, "What?"

"Well, I suppose I have to do it sooner rather than later," Hikari said nonchalantly. Sara stood up and walked in front of Hikari, turning to her with a subtle glare.

"Don't sully yourself with those who do not understand us," Sara said in hushed whisper, "Their gossip, if we allowed it, would bring down the purebloods. It is amazing how much power words have on people."

Hikari turned to look at Kaname with saddened eyes, "Why couldn't he have waited? Lady Juuri assured me that he would have no one else whilst we're married."

"Perhaps that truly is the case now," Sara said, "Yes, he has had a few dalliances, but I am sure that they have stopped now that you're married to him. Although, women will still throw themselves at him and it's an unspoken rule that he is supposed to take a mistress."

"That's a terrible rule," Hikari grumbled, "Why?"

"Well, it's to show off his sexual prowess and to show how fertile he is," Sara said with a small blush, "He doesn't have to do such things but it's encouraged by his advisors."

"I don't even know why I care," Hikari said, "I hardly know him and I don't love his either. We haven't even consummated our marriage. Lady Juuri said that there is no rush but it's expected of us to do so and produce an heir. I don't know how I'm going to do that when I am sleeping in another room and unable to attract my own husband's attention. Kaname holds no interest in me other than cold distain."

"Perhaps if you make an extra effort to get to know him and have him know you, things will work out," Sara said, "You cannot expect anything to move further if you do not make the first step. I've known Kaname for as long as I can remember and I know he is a kind and loving person at heart. All you need to do is dig deep enough and you'll find the treasure within."

Hikari blinked at her, "Sara…"

"But, that's just what I say," Sara said, "It's up to you whether you try to pursue any sort of relationship," she stood up and walked towards her fiancé who was approaching them with Kaname.

"Takuma, how are you this afternoon," Sara asked. Takuma smiled at her cheerily causing Hikari to look away. She knew that her feelings for Takuma had to be buried, buried deep into her heart. He belonged to another. Sara turned to Hikari and jerked her head in Kaname's direction. Hikari immediately realised what she meant and looked up at Kaname who wasn't in any way paying attention to her.

With a determined expression, Hikari tightly gripped the handle of her parasol, "Lord Kaname," Hikari said. Kaname looked up at her with disinterest, "Take a walk with me…husband."

Sara and Takuma looked up at them, wondering what Kaname was going to do. Kaname stared at Hikari for a moment before nodding stiffly and minutely. Hikari blinked and turned her head towards Sara who had a small yet knowing smile.

"Come, Takuma, let's leave the newlyweds to their garden stroll," Sara said as she linked her arms in Takuma's. Takuma nodded.

"Yes, we should," Takuma said with a bright smile, "Good luck, Kaname!"

Kaname stared back at him emotionlessly but Takuma only smiled back, "See you later," Takuma said as he walked away with his fiancée. Hikari stared after them as they were left in a tense silence. Hikari looked up at him after a few tense moments.

"Lord Kaname, shall we walk," Hikari asked. Kaname nodded wordlessly and began to walk by her side. But they walked in silence and uncomfortably so. Hikari found herself turning to look at the many flowers that grew in the magnificent Kuran garden. The majority of the flowers were roses and they came in a variety of colours. Hikari bent down and sniffed rose bush. Kaname stopped and gazed at her.

"Do you like roses," Kaname asked suddenly. Hikari looked up at him with surprise. Kaname stared back at her, expecting an answer.

"Er, yes I like roses," Hikari replied, "Do you?"

"Yes," Kaname answered, "What colour do you like?"

Hikari turned to the roses to think about her answer, "I suppose that I like red roses," Hikari said, "The represent love and passion. They also share the colour of the richest blood."

Kaname bent down and gazed at one of the roses in particular. It was one of the largest, most sweet smelling and reddest roses among all of them. Turning his head towards Hikari, Kaname thought for a moment. He reached out and picked it, making Hikari look around at him. Kaname gazed at the rose before turning to Hikari.

"Here," Kaname said as he handed her the rose. Hikari, shock shining in her sapphire eyes, "Have it."

Hikari smiled slightly, "Are you sure? I mean…" her cheeks reddened at the gesture. Kaname stared at her, making Hikari turn her head away from him.

"Are you going to take it," Kaname asked again, "It will go to waste otherwise."

Hikari nodded quickly and grasped hold of the rose. Unfortunately, Kaname hadn't taken off any of the thorns, causing her wince and some blood to drip from her palm. Her blood splashed upon the gravelled the path. Kaname stared at the blood that had trickled onto the floor. Hikari dropped the rose onto the floor and tried to lick her wounds clean. However, Kaname grabbed her wrist and pulled her forward.

Hikari's cheeks reddened dramatically and wonder what he was going to do. She felt him sniff her bloodied palm and was about to pull her hand away when she felt a delicate lick, "Lord Kaname, what are doing," Hikari gasped sharply and Kaname continued to lick her hand delicately, causing Hikari to shiver violently.

"Kaname, what are you doing," Hikari repeated, "That's my blood…"

"No, Hikari, you're wrong," Kaname said in tone that made Hikari uneasy, "You're my wife and everything you own also belongs to me and that, my dear, also includes your blood," one of his fangs pierced her skin and licked away the blood which beaded from the small wound.

"But…" Hikari tried to protest but Kaname continued to lick at her wounds. She gulped and turned her head away but discreetly eyed him as he feasted upon her blood. In away, Hikari thought that this might have been the perfect bonding experience. Sharing blood was an intimate ritual that considered as sacred as intercourse. Eventually, Hikari plucked up the courage to speak, "Do you find my blood enjoyable, Lord Kaname," Hikari asked nervously. Kaname paused and looked at her.

"I can taste that you're afraid of me," Kaname uttered, "I can taste your nervousness and uncertainty…why do you fear me?"

"Because…I am afraid of the unknown," Hikari replied, "You haven't given me any reason not to fear you. Your manner is cold and your expression is emotionless. How else am I supposed to perceive you?"

"How indeed," Kaname said as he continued to lick at her blood. Hikari swallowed deeply and was torn between pulling her hand away and letting him continue. Soon, Kaname let Hikari's hand drop to her side and Hikari looked down at her hand. It was completely healed. Coupled with her own healing powers and Kaname's healing saliva, her palm healed nicely.

"Thank you," she said quietly. Kaname picked up the fallen rose and picked off the thorns. Hikari watched him with wonder. Eventually, Kaname handed it to her.

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