A/N I don't own Vampire Knight nor do I make any profit from it

Chapter 19 - Reunited

Hikari growled softly as she buried her face in her hands. How did she ever let Kaname kiss her like that? Every day, more than she would ever care to admit, Hikari was becoming ever more attracted to her husband. It was obvious that he was beginning to be attracted to her by the way he kissed her and by the way he looked disappointed when she had stopped before it had been too late to turn back. His kisses had been desperate and unrestrained, making her want him just as much as he wanted her or so it appeared.

However, what about Hanaka and her relationship with Kaname? That was an obstacle for herself and Kaname ever being together.

Hikari wandered around the manor listlessly, lost in thought. She was so lost in thought that she bumped into someone.

"Hikari, my darling," a gentle voice said, "You should really look out where you are going."

Hikari looked up to see her father standing there with a kind smile upon his handsome face, "Father, you came to visit me!"

She threw herself into his arms and Eisuke wrapped his arms around his daughter, "How have you been?"

Hikari pulled away slightly, "It's been an emotion rollercoaster. I don't know where I am with him. He kisses me… but we have yet to consummate our union."

Eisuke sighed sadly, "I see."

Hikari led him to her suite and sat him down on the sofa, "He has a mistress too," she whispered, "He has known her since his early childhood. I have nothing on that; I don't compare. She's beautiful, fiery, independent, confident woman."

"I see," Eisuke said as he leaned back, "Is he in love with the girl?"

"I think so," Hikari replied, "But I don't think she loves him. Hanaka Ikeda wants to take my place as queen at any cost. I think she's using him."

Eisuke remained silent for a moment before speaking, "If that is the case, my dear, you must divert his attention to yourself. You're as every bit as beautiful as Hanaka Ikeda. I know the family. They are ambitious at best."

"But how am I going to do it? We came close to being intimate last night… and… I stopped," Hikari said uneasily, "It didn't feel right to be intimate with a man just for the sake of it. I want him to be in love with me or… at least care about me before we take the plunge and bind ourselves to each other. I want him to love me and not love another woman. It's lonely."

"Are you in love with him, Hikari," Eisuke asked, "It sounds a lot like you are."

Hikari thought for a moment before shaking her head frantically, "I can't possibly be in love with him… he doesn't give me any reason to love him."

"Well, answer me this," Eisuke replied, "How can you expect him to love you if you don't love him either?"

Hikari looked stunned by this, "That's not a bad way of looking at it," Hikari replied, "But… I can't be intimate or fall in love with him if he loves another woman. Where's my self respect in that?"

"You're his wife, Hikari, there's no shame in wanting physical intimacy and love from him," Eisuke replied with a cheeky smile. Hikari blushed deeply and fiddled with her hands.

"When he kisses me, I feel myself wanting him as he touches me and paying full attention to me… I feel alive… I feel lust… I want him and I want to love him," Hikari began to cry bitterly, "I am lonely when he is not here with me and I ache for him. I don't know why but ever since I drank his blood, my body aches for him. I don't know why and I cannot give a satisfactory reason."

"You drank his blood," Eisuke asked and Hikari nodded, "Did he drink yours?"

"Yes," Hikari replied, "It felt strange but not a bad strange… no… a good strange."

"A good strange, eh… well, it's a start in any case," Eisuke replied. Hikari shifted uncomfortably.

"There is something I must admit though," Hikari said as she fiddled with her hands, "I have feelings… forbidden feelings for a certain someone in the court… other than my husband."

Eisuke raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Who?"

"Hanabusa Aidou," Hikari replied, "He kissed me yesterday."

Eisuke stared at his daughter for a long time, making the young princess squirm, "And what did you do," he asked stiffly.

"I told him that this wasn't possible and if he loved me, he would help me with my relationship with Kaname. I pushed him away and I am willing to give this relationship with Kaname a chance."

"I am very proud of you, Hikari. That shows real character," Eisuke said as he secured a silvery lock behind his daughter's ear. Hikari leaned into his touch and reached to hug him. Eisuke smiled and pulled his daughter into a tight embrace.

"I have missed you, Father," Hikari whispered, "It's a pity I cannot see you more often."

"Indeed, Hikari," he said as he stood, "Well, I only came to see how you were. I must leave and attend to my own duties."

Hikari gasped and stood up as well, "You cannot leave now!"

"I must, Hikari, I was here on business," Eisuke said, "I am returning to the Kitamura manor within the hour. Please do come and visit when you have the chance."

Eisuke ruffled her hair before exiting the room. Hikari was suddenly filled with emptiness. She missed her father terribly. It wasn't right that she couldn't see her father on a regular basis. She had never been without him. Eisuke had always provided her with unconditional love and now she had to compete with a whore for the affections of her own husband.

She would win because the innocent times were over.

A/N Sorry this is shorter than usual. It's only a filler chapter because I'm not very well at the moment. So I hope you enjoyed it.

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