Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Rosario Vampire. I am merely twisting the creator's vision into my own dream. If the supernatural, sexuality, or violence is offensive to you, then you should not read this.

Chapter 81

Moka was feeling restless. She kept getting up from her desk, breaking from her studies, to pace back and forth in her room. Tsukune had raised a valid concern. What did Moka want to do with her life? Her father wanted to use her as a tool, to arrange for a marriage that would benefit him politically. Moka wanted to establish herself and be in control of her own future. Her plan of starting a business was a simple enough way to establish herself, if she could just think of what kind of business. She could picture the scene in her mind. Moka would have a nice office with her name on the door. Her secretary would bring her documents to review and serve her tea. Out in the main office, a small staff would be working, balancing the books, talking on the phones, and doing their best to keep Moka happy while earning the company money.

It was a nice mental picture, but Moka had a problem to solve first. She did not know what her company would be. A part of her wanted to curse at her father. The man had given Moka enough business sense and political savvy to understand what it meant to run a business, but he didn't directly manage one himself. Moka's father was an entrepreneur, he made his fortune by investing in other people's businesses and ideas. It was a way of life and survival. The elder vampire didn't have to run a business or attend meetings. A small, loyal army of accountants and lawyers searched the markets for investment opportunities for him, and then managed the accounts. All Moka's father had to do was hold out his hand and have money placed in it.

Moka wasn't hurting for money ether. She had more then enough to her name to start up a business, if only she could think of something that had a chance of surviving, or better yet, thriving. If Tsukune had an ambition she could invest in, Moka would, but he was struggling with the question of his own future. It was a frustrating question that nagged at Moka's thoughts.

Moka tried to think what she could do. Her personal skills set were all basic domestic abilities. Going to a university and become an executive was all well and good if she was just looking to make a normal living, but it carried little status. Moka needed to establish herself, she needed to establish a significant status if she wanted the freedom to make her own choices about her future.

Moka was able to push the concern from her mind, if there was something she needed to concentrate on, and of course Tsukune was always able to distract her from her concerns. But that didn't help her solve the problem of what to do after graduation. Moka tried to turn her attention to her studies again.

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The Sunday study group had a strange tension hanging over it. Kurumu was happy, smiling almost constantly. Mizore and Yukari were their normal selves. Tsukune had a small frown creasing his brow as he worked, while Moka kept chewing at the end of her pen. Moka was aware of Tsukune's frown and wondered what was bothering him. Tsukune noticed the way Moka bit at her pen, and wondered if he was next.

It was hours later, as the study group was breaking up for the day, that Moka decided to take steps. She had questioned Tsukune about his trip with Kurumu before the other members of the study group had arrived, but it was clear that something was bothering him. Moka put her books and notes in her bag, packing up like the others. As everybody started to make their way to the door, Moka set her bag down off to the side of the entry and excused herself to the toilet. It was just an excuse, and not a real need. Listening carefully she could hear Tsukune wishing the others parting words. Moka emerged in time to give Tsukune a quick hug, saying that she would see him in the morning, and then hurrying out the door, without her bag.

Moka's plan was only half formed when she left her bag at Tsukune's house. She knew that her plan would hit a snag if Tsukune decided to bring her bag to her, so she listened for the door even as she hurried to her bedroom to prepare for the next part of her plan. Moka was concerned about Tsukune, and about her relationship with him. He had been in need of her twice so far this school year, and it had been up to another woman to help him. That was something Moka found unacceptable. She quickly gathered the items she needed for her personal care together. Next she carefully selected a clean uniform and the appropriate accessories and undergarments, and folded them up in a neat bundle.

Moka collected her bundle and her kit, and after a quick peek out the front window, she headed for the back door. Carrying her things, Moka walked with her shoulders back and head high, and tried to look calm and confident while feeling nervous. Something was starting to bother Tsukune again, Moka believed, based on that frown he had during their study group, and there was no way she was not going to be there for him.

Moka knocked at the back door to Tsukune's house, and Ruby let her in. She caught Tsukune while he was putting on his shoes, Moka's bag in hand. He had almost left the house to take Moka her bag, but she had been quicker.

"Tsukune," Moka said with all the conviction she could muster. "You can leave my bag by the door. I shouldn't need it until the morning."

"Moka," Tsukune said, a little surprised by her sudden appearance.

"Tsukune," Moka said. "I'm sorry I have not always been a good girlfriend..."

"Moka, no..." Tsukune protested.

"But I am your girlfriend," Moka continued. "And I want to make sure you're all right."

"But..." Tsukune felt caught off guard and off balance, wondering if he had missed something.

"Excuse me for a moment," Moka said, and headed for Tsukune's bedroom. She found a safe place for her kit and hung up her uniform. The first time Moka had spent the night alone with Tsukune it had been before the school year had officially started, and there was nobody around to catch them. The second time had been spontaneous, and not her idea at all. In fact, she had been surprised to wake up in bed with Tsukune. Surprised, but not unhappy about it. Moka knew she was risking getting caught with Tsukune by staying with him on a school night, but if he needed her, it was something she was willing to accept.

Moka wanted to be with Tsukune. She wanted him to know that she was there for her. While it was true that she had saved his life many times, and had even given her blood to him, making him more then human, it was because of her that his life was in danger in the first place. It was out of love and loyalty to her that Tsukune had risked his life, often saving her from death or worse. And while her blood had saved his life and made him more then human, it had cost him a part of his humanity and taken away his ability to ever have a normal life. Moka felt indebted to Tsukune. If she could not be there for him when he needed her, then she was not suited to be his girlfriend, and Moka wanted to be with Tsukune.

Tsukune still had some school assignments to finish after the study group broke up. Moka, who had finished hers, to distract her from Tsukune being out with Kurumu, was more then ready to help Tsukune. They sat together at his table, that still creaked and wobbled a bit, with their heads together over the books and notes. Ruby interrupted their study time to serve dinner, but otherwise left the couple alone.

After supper, and when the school work was done, Moka invited Tsukune to wash her back. Tsukune admitted to doing so with Kurumu, and Moka wanted him to remember that the succubus had nothing to offer him that she didn't. In truth, Moka had a little trouble remembering why she had chosen to spend the night with Tsukune, she was enjoying the time with him so much.

Moka enjoyed Tsukune's company. He listened to her when she offered criticism on his school work. When they were relaxing in the bath together, Moka let slip her concern about what she would do after school, what kind of business to start. Tsukune didn't dismiss her concerns with platitudes. Instead, he tried to help her by talking about the businesses knew about. Some were more realistic for Moka then others, but he did try to help her.

While sitting together after their bath, while Tsukune was helping to brush Moka's hair, Moka had a smile on her face. Tsukune was idly talking about about the Student Police, and Moka was enjoying his relaxing company. Moka wanted to enjoy her time with Tsukune, but reminded herself that she was there for his sake, to help with his needs. However, as they prepared to lay down to sleep together, Moka noticed the small frown he had been wearing earlier was gone. Moka wasn't sure if she had been able to help Tsukune or not, but as they cuddled together for the night, Moka was glad that she had decided to stay with him.

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Tsukune was having a strange week, and wondered if it was an indication of how his life in the future would be. In addition to his school work, his work with Newspaper Club, and his responsibilities with the Student Police, Tsukune now had rehearsal time with Kurumu to work into his schedule. A part of what made the week so unusual was the presence of Moka at his house. Every day after school, Moka would return to her house to take care of her things and assorted personal needs, then she would return to Tsukune's house. If there had been enough room in his house for all of Moka's belongings, Tsukune suspected that Moka would have moved in. After his time with Kurumu or the Student Police, Tsukune returned to his house to find Moka already there.

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Yukari was wondering what was happening with her friends. Kurumu's happiness was easy to understand, because she was getting to spend time with Tsukune. The little witch had tried to invite herself to participate in their dance rehearsing, only to be told she could watch, but could not get in the way, and that had been by Tsukune. Mizore had actually accepted the invitation to watch. She had a dreamy smile on her face as she watched Tsukune, and was always ready to offer him a cool drink. Tsukune was moving through his days with the kind of posture that spoke of confidence and commitment, often with a smile on his face. Yukari thought that Tsukune's time with Kurumu must be upsetting to Moka, no matter what she said, because the vampire was becoming short tempered.

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It was an unusual arrangement. Ruby took care of the house and kitchen, but Moka's presence was undeniable. While it was Tsukune's house, and Ruby was his servant, he responded to Moka's needs and wants happily. Moka wondered if it was a reflection of what her life with Tsukune would be like in the future. She had her school work to take care of, and a different schedule then Tsukune, but was with him each night. Moka enjoyed the quiet time they shared together over school work, or just being close to each other while reading. She just had a small problem. She was close to Tsukune, and he smelled so good.

Moka was forced to hold herself back. Tsukune smelled so good that she thirsted for his blood. When she woke up beside him in the morning, Moka had found her mouth watering, practically drooling. She did not want Tsukune to feel that she was taking advantage of him, or just wanted to drink his blood, so she held back. The more she was forced to restrain herself, the more irritable Moka felt. It didn't help her at all that her inner self was also aware of Tsukune's closeness. His blood was not the only thing that Moka hungered for. She resolved that Friday night she was going to indulge herself, and make sure Tsukune was satisfied as well.

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Mizore found the entire situation amusing. Moka was trying to be discreet about spending all of her time in Tsukune's house. Kurumu was happy to be dancing with Tsukune, so she probably had not noticed, but each morning Moka and Tsukune came out of his house covered in each others scent. Mizore was sure that the two were sleeping together, possible even having sex. A small part of the snow maiden felt jealous about that, but only a little. Mizore knew that if Tsukune had gone that far with Moka, then it was only a mater of time before she would have her chance.

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Kurumu was having a good week. She had two rehearsals with Tsukune, where she and he had been close to each other and moved together. Tsukune and Kurumu had practiced at her house, and while Mizore had been there to watch, it had been something only the two of them had shared. Saturday morning, early, she and Tsukune were going back to the city for appointments that would take most of the day. Thinking about her time alone with Tsukune had kept Kurumu smiling all week.

Kurumu already had plans in place. She had reserved the same hotel room as before, because it was close to where they would be conducting business, by the simple method of telling her mother what she wanted. She and Tsukune would check in to the hotel and have breakfast before their first appointment of the day, and return to rest and relax after all the business had been taken care of. Kurumu suspected that the idea of her and Tsukune being alone was one of the reasons Moka was acting so cranky.