Affirmation of Love

Are these bonds between two true?
All you have to do is prove it.

"Chichinashi."

The all-too-familiar voice called out to Yui, who was frosting a tropical fruit tart that Kanato had requested. The diced up strawberries, mangoes, kiwi and other sorts of fruits sat on a plate next to her, waiting to be topped onto the soon-to-be frosted tart. Considering the boy's personality, she wouldn't be able to finish it in time if she gave him her full attention.

"Yes, Ayato-kun?" She replied, her eyes still peeled on the dessert.

Yui gently placed the cream aside and started placing the fruits on top one by one. She made sure it looked good enough to be accepted by even Reiji, who had always critiqued her everytime she made food, which actually helped her improve.

Ayato watched her, clicking his tongue in annoyance as he saw how she didn't bother facing him at all. The idea to flip the tart over and teasing her for it was pleasing, making him snicker as he stepped forward. But he stopped. If he'd done it, she would go further away. But all he needed was to force her to be his, right?

"Who are you giving that to?" He eyed her as she set the plate on a server, a small jar of chocolate syrup sitting by it.

"Kanato-kun. He requested for it for his teatime."

"You ignore me and suck up to other men while you're at it? Heh. You're never getting off the hook easily, and you know that."

He backed her to the wall and blocked her exit by pinning both her arms above her head. This made her frown back at him, clearly irritated by his actions. Ayato made no stops, though. Drawing his face nearer, he licked a patch of cream on her cheek off, smirking.

"I'll make you enjoy your time with me. You're a perverted woman, after all."

His lips crashed into hers, hungrily snatching her breath away. Opening his eyes slightly, he saw her cheeks tinted in a slight pinkish colour, the corner of eyes containing droplets of tears. He tilted his head, deepening the kiss as his tongue travelled out of his mouth to knock on her teeth. She involuntarily gasped, allowing him to kiss her even more fervently.

Yui felt his desperation. The desperation of wanting her to stay with him. A swell of emotions came up from inside her. Part of her wanted to give in, letting him do as he pleased. Another part of her wanted to slap him. And another part of her wanted to run away in fear.

"Ayato-kun..."

He wanted her to call out to him even more. Her voice, he wanted more. Everything. Ayato was already blinded by the loneliness and the yearn for her. To the point that all he felt was the warm sensation of her skin and lips. She was like a eternal craving for him.

"Mmnn...Ayato-kun!"

The red-headed vampire snapped back into his senses as he felt a warm touch on his head, ruffling his hair gently. It was kind and made him feel all fuzzy inside, an odd feeling. He knew what was happening.

Soon enough, he gave in to the warm feeling that Yui was giving him by caressing his head. A warm scent came from her, what many would call homely. Wrapping his arms around her, he buried his face into the crook of her neck. To him, it would be wonderful if he could sleep like that everyday.

"Why...why did you ignore me?"

His emerald eyes looked up to her, like a child would.

"Because...because...you're always so mean to me." She pouted, turning her head away from his gaze.

"Hmm? Are you saying you want me to do this to you more often?"

"No! You're always locking me up, saying cruel things... do you even care about me? I keep asking myself that question, asking and asking and... it hurts..." Tears of mixed emotions fell down her cheek relentlessly despite her effort of holding them back.

Tenderly, he kissed and licked her tears away. Yui was taken aback by his sudden gestures of affection. At first, she thought he was being remorseful...but this was Ayato. Looking into his emerald eyes, she saw a flash of mischief. She knew that he was planning something up his sleeve now that they had reconciled.

"Ayato-kun, what are you plan- waaahhh?!"

Without warning, he easily lifted her from the ground and carried her in his arms like a princess. As expected, a smirk formed on his face as he gazed into her flustered expression.

"Making you mine, of course."

He made his way to his room in triumph as Yui softly complained in his arms.

Watching, Kanato was sighed in disappointment. Carrying his Teddy, he went to the kitchen to retrieve his abandoned tray of dessert. He stared at it with disgust, wishing to throw it away at once. But his current cravings couldn't bare him to, so he took it back to his room.

"Hmph. I should have known. If I had acted earlier, then..."

Subaru could only wish harder for his nap to be interrupted. His sensitive ears caught up on sounds he'd rather not listen to at the moment. With a grunt, he pulled himself up from his dark coffin, pushing the cover open. It was currently 6 am, an ungodly hour to be awake for someone such as him.

"Ughh, can't they make their love-making quieter or something..."

Annoyed, he flipped over his bedside table before teleporting away to a more serene place.

His footstep were quiet. In the midst of the morning, where the sun was about to rise. The familiar japanese garden was to his liking, though he'd admit that he didn't find the rose garden at the back of his mansion too bad, either. The sounds of water flowing into the pond and the soft rustling of the trees eased his ears.

Yes, this was trespassing. Trespassing into someone's property, whom he didn't even know of. And yet, he had came here a brilliant number of times. Laying himself down onto an old canopy that hung between two ancient-looking trees, he gazed into the sky. Stars were more visible here than the city, and the moon was at 3-thirds today. Something made his stomach twist as he heard the grass being crushed.

Wheels. The morning breeze blew, and streaks of long, silky dark blue hair swayed gently. A lady pushed herself into the garden in the early morning, her eyes slightly widening at the sight of the albino vampire.

"Oh? A schoolmate of Kouji's at this time?"

Subaru realised that he hadn't changed out of his uniform out of his laziness. He clicked his tongue in irritation. Another human, all over again. But, a scent caught his senses. Swinging his head around to face her, his eyes were directed to her bandaged neck. A vampire bite. A severe one.

"Don't worry, I won't sell you out to the head. What are you doing here?"

"Tch, why should I tell you." Subaru rolled his eyes. Vampires are superior, no?

"Well, can tell what you are, so that is indeed concerning."

This took him by surprise. She had a relation to vampires? Maybe, surviving such a bite is pretty impossible for someone as frail as her. Even he could tell that she'd been handicapped for quite a while, considering how easily she moved around.

"My name's Terumi, son of the pure-blooded King. And I have a request for you."

He gave her a look of suspicion. Someone definitely sold his information to her- but who? Maybe it was that man. He might've gotten too bored with the situation, after all.

"Recognise the scent on my neck? Please identify this person for me."

"And what is my gain? Why should I help you?"

"I know of a person that can answer your questions. Those questions towards your mother, Christa."

"Who is it?!" This woman took him by utter surprise. The anticipation annoyed him, causing the destruction of a nearby bench.

"Well, I need time to compromise with her. So, would you help me out in this?"

An unexpected meeting. What will his involvement bring to the current dispute...

Authors Notes: HERE IT IS.

My internet was down for a week, so I couldn't post this short chapter. Still, I hope my story can capture your attention. I would appreciate constructive reviews, but any is fine too!

I decided to plop down Kanato and Subaru here since they had no screen time at all. Here's to you people who might have wanted to see them.

And to Neko-Kittens: Here's your Ayato x Yui moment, enjoy~

Thanks for reading!