Surprise again. You're welcome :P

Belle *heart*

"I think now's a perfect time for our first kiss."

I jerked my head up quickly, just in time to see him close the distance between us in a few steps, his golden hair ruffling a little due to his speed. He wrapped his arm around my waist and his hand curled around my right hip, and he pulled me to him. Our chests collided, and he cupped my cheek with his left hand and gently stroked my cheekbone with his thumb. Then, without further hesitation, Aido leaned down and pressed his lips to mine.

My hands went in front of me and gripped the bottom hem of his Night Class jacket - why was he wearing his uniform on a Saturday, anyway? The thought left my mind almost the second it entered it, and I barely had enough time to get used to feeling Aido's lips pressed against mine when his started moving, parting mine so he could kiss me deeper.

I could feel it. The proverbial "sparks" everybody talked about when you kissed someone you had feelings for. I could feel it deep in my nerves, flowing through my body. I knew I was blushing now, and Aido withdrew from my mouth and pulled away for half a second before pressing his lips to mine again, this time tugging lightly on my bottom lip with his teeth. A sound left my mouth before I could stop it, and my face burned with embarrassment. Aido smiled into our kiss and covered my mouth fully again, coaxing my tongue to move with his. He tasted a bit minty from the toothpaste he must have used this morning, and when Aido drew away again he went down to my neck. I braced myself to feel the pain, but he just kissed the mark where he always bit me, very sweetly.

He pulled away, smiling kindly, and even chuckled a little when he saw how dazed I still was. I came back down from my high and met his gaze, my legs unsteady.

"There you have it." He said softly. "Our first kiss." He turned and walked into the bathroom, and you heard the tub starting. It was early evening by now, anyway, and Aido must want to take a bath before settling down for the evening.

"It wasn't just our first kiss..." I said under my breath. I was only 16. That was my first kiss period.

Too bad it didn't mean anything. I thought sadly. My inner took this moment to reach out.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I am. I thought unsteadily, going to sit down on the bed.

That was as painful as it was enjoyable. My mind remembered the pain my heart had went through along with the sparks.

Yeah, I know. I thought again, and a tear slipped down my cheek before I could stop it. Never thought I'd be crying after my first kiss.

Don't cry. My mind tried to placate me.

I laughed a little, the tears falling from both eyes now. You know when people tell me not to cry I just cry more.

Yeah, it's strange that you do that. My mind agreed. Really though, cheer up. I'm sure Headmaster Cross will find that other spell soon, and then we won't even remember this. We can have a do-over. I could almost hear my mind winking.

That is an interesting thought alright. I thought back, when I heard a quiet knock on the door. It was someone carrying a tray of food. I gratefully accepted it with thanks and the staff member bowed quickly before leaving, and I took it inside, picking at its contents. I didn't really feel that hungry anymore.

Deciding that trying to eat was a waste of time, I grabbed the overnight bag I'd packed from its spot under the bed and grabbed the book I was reading out of it. I opened to where my bookmark was, and delved into its contents.

It was about an hour later that Aido came out of the bathroom, some dark pants on and a casual shirt.

Hair completely dry.

I looked up from my book when I heard the door open. "You blow dried your hair?"

He pouted. "Yes. Of course I did. When I let it air dry it..." He gestured around his head with wild, flailing arm motions.

I nodded slowly. "Yes, of course." I returned to my book.

Aido stayed standing where he was, and out of the corner of my eye I swore I saw him shift from one foot to the other uncomfortably. It was strange, I don't think I'd ever seen an uncomfortable vampire before.

"If you're wondering about leaving me here to go somewhere else, I don't care." I said. "Book." I said, raising it up to indicate such.

"No, I just..." Aido trailed off, and I turned to him, watching him struggle internally. "Did you want to see the library?"

I shut my book and put it on the bed, sitting up immediately. "This place has a library?"

"Of course it does. We need a place to keep some of our more... 'supernatural' literature separate from the Day Class."

"Ah. Makes sense." I said, shrugging. "So when do I get to see this magical place?"

"Er, right now, if you want." Aido said. "I have to go there to get some books anyway."

"Alright!" I said, hopping off the bed and smoothing my clothes. "Um, won't there be other vampires there studying?"

Aido thought for a moment. "It's Saturday night. Probably not. It's still early for vampires, don't forget."

"I guess so." I said, somewhat unsure. "Just promise you won't let anyone eat me if there is."

Aido looked affronted, and I almost laughed at the face he made. "I would never."

"You're funny." I said, standing up to walk to the door. I slid my flats on; I probably shouldn't walk around in my sock feet.

Aido reached past me to open the door, but laced his hand through mine as we crossed the threshold into the hallway together.

-That's it for the surprises I swear haha.