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[Prologue]
Welcome to a world, where humans and yokai have lived in peaceful coexistence for over 500 years, after the vampire known as Alucard (Vlad Tepes Dracul) was defeated.
Shortly after his reign of terror was no longer a threat to the planet, all races had signed a peace accord, and shared their knowledge with one another.
That simple act of trustworthiness had vastly improved life on Earth, and resulted in everyone's day to day monotony to be a thing of the past.
Famine no longer ravaged the poor or destitute. Everyone had a stable source of income, and worked peacefully, side by side with each other.
War and all weapons of destruction were now, nothing more than a somber memory. Crime was no longer an issue, and everyone followed the laws and regulations set by their countries.
Yokai and humans had even married each other, and their children played happily in peaceful neighborhoods.
The vast deserts were terraformed and then flourished with fresh fruits and vegetables. Clean drinking water was also plentiful.
Yes, life was good, the world over.
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A/N: Yes, here's a brand-new story by me, so feedback and reviews are welcomed and appreciated. I know there are several stories out there where Moka and Tsukune are childhood friends, but I'm doing something completely different. Feedback via reviews is always welcomed and appreciated.
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03/18/23: I did some minor editing towards the end of this first chapter, but it didn't affect the overall plot.
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Moka Bloodriver was a nervous wreck. So much in fact, that she had a difficult time breathing! If you don't breathe, you could either pass out, or die.
Trust me, the dying part would most certainly suck.
After five years of being away from her home country of Japan, the world-famous singer would soon be reunited with her childhood friend; a well-known doctor by the name of Tsukune Aono.
They were both 23 years old by this point in the story.
The reason for her extended absence was a rather simple one; she had studied to be the best she could be, pursued her professional singing career, and hoped that all of her hard work would be recognized by Tsukune.
And during all of that time, she remained a pure maiden with her virginity securely intact. Pursued nonstop by many horny males, ever since her debut, she promptly shot them down before they could utter a single cheesy pickup line.
The pink-haired vampiress secretly harbored deep feelings of the romantic variety towards Tsukune, and wanted to someday be more than just "friends."
In layman's terms, the often-shy songstress wanted to be "friends with benefits", and maybe someday, happily married as his wife.
That was the primary motivation for her intensive studying, which resulted in her becoming one of the best cooks in her college. Now cooking delicious, healthy meals was something she truly enjoyed and put her all into everything she made.
Thankfully, the pair had always remained in contact with each other via e-mail, Skype, and along with the smartphone application known as LINE. They had supported and encouraged each other in good times and bad, ever since their separation at the age of eighteen, when they had graduated from high school.
Not to brag here, but Doctor Aono had earned two doctorates; which covered psychology and biology, with his specialty in the study of all yokai races.
He had somehow miraculously accomplished all of this in 3 years, contrary to the fact that he loathed studying during his high school and university years.
Who knew that he was an actual genius with an IQ of 170?
Tsukune's true passion was learning everything about the vampire race and their culture, because of his lifelong friendship with the above-mentioned vampiress.
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'Okay, I can do this. I can do this, can't I? It's Tsukune, after all. But will he listen to me? Even though we haven't seen each other in five years, he's still the same sweet boy I've always loved.'
'I need to calm down and take my time with this. I just hope that he has feelings for me. The last thing I want to do is scare him away, or worse, lose him as my best friend,' Moka thought to herself.
"Good evening. May I have your attention please? All passengers, please fasten your seat-belts at this time. We are now on our final approach to Tokyo International Airport. The current time is six-fifty PM, local Japan time. Once again, we are now approaching Tokyo International and will be landing in five minutes. Thank you for flying with Black Cat Airlines."
Moka, as well as everyone on-board the jet plane, did so as instructed.
She quickly removed her cell phone from her purse, unlocked it, and then pressed the LINE application icon. Next, she quickly typed out a text message, and then sent it to Tsukune.
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Tsukune paced back and forth inside the airport, all the while he awaited Moka's arrival. Naturally, he was excited, yet moderately nervous to a small degree, but also knew that she experienced similar feelings at this moment.
* ping *
With a soft smile, he removed his cellphone from his front right pants pocket, unlocked it, and then read the message on the screen.
Moka-chan: Hi Tsukune! I finally have a cellphone signal, so I wanted to let you know that my plane's landing in 5 minutes! Yay! I can't wait to see you! Oh, could we also get something to eat? I'm starving for some real food because the airline food sucked! LOL. That was a joke, because I'm a vampire! ^_^ ~Moka
"Geez, Moka. You really haven't changed that much, have you?" he chuckled.
Tsukune-kun: OK, Moka. I'm at terminal gate C, so I'll be waiting for you here. I can't wait to see you either. And yes, we can get some real food before you pass out. LOL. I know a great izakaya near my place in Roppongi so we can celebrate your return tonight – my treat!
"Oh, Tsukune. You've always been such a sweetheart, haven't you? Now I really can't wait to spend Christmas and New Year's with you," she said with a smile.
"Attention to all passengers. We have now arrived at Tokyo International Airport. Please check the overhead compartments and under your seats for your belongings. Also, please wait until we come to a full stop before departing the aircraft. That part was a joke, of course. Thank you once again and happy holidays."
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As soon as Moka had retrieved her carry-on luggage from the overhead compartment, she stepped into the main aisle, and then headed towards the exit located near the front of the jet plane.
After she had entered the long concourse that connected the aircraft to the main building, she briskly walked towards Terminal C with a wide smile plastered across her face.
Well, it was more of a goofy grin, but who could blame her?
A minute later, she stopped in her tracks as she spotted the object of her affections. Without any previous warning, her heart-rate accelerated and she felt somewhat lightheaded.
She closed her green eyes for a moment, and then took a deep breath as a means to calm her pounding heart, before she had a nosebleed all over the carpeted floor.
"Tsukune!"
As soon as he heard her voice, he turned around, and then walked in her direction.
Moka on the other hand, ran towards him at ludicrous speed, while she dragged her wheeled suitcase behind herself. The next thing that happened is that she dropped everything, and then wrapped her arms around him in a warm embrace.
"Oh Tsukune! I missed you so much!" she cried out as joyful tears streamed down her cheeks.
"Moka, I missed you too," he replied as he pulled her closer and didn't care if anyone stared at their public display of friendly affection.
'Oh, Tsukune. I know for sure now, that I'm madly in love with you… and you smell really nice~ Huh? Since when did you smell so good?' she quietly thought as she pressed herself fully against his wide chest, and then lightly inhaled his intoxicating scent.
'Did Moka just sniff me? Nah, maybe it's the wind.'
To make matters even worse (or better, from a certain point of view) her fangs throbbed with a dull ache, and she knew what that instinctive reaction meant.
She wanted to suck on him.
Geez, get your mind out of the gutter! She wanted to suck his blood, naturally! This isn't that 'sort' of fan-fiction. Well, not yet at least.
"Mommy, look! Those two are making a baby!" some child called out.
"Baby?" the pair murmured in unison.
"Uh, m-maybe we should continue this later on," Moka suggested.
She reluctantly released Tsukune from her hug, while her face burned bright red because of moderate embarrassment.
"Good idea. Here, let me help you," he said, and then quickly retrieved her wheeled suitcase.
"T-Thanks, Tsukune."
"You're welcome. Let's get out of here and grab some food now. And maybe a few drinks. Seeing you look so cute has made me very thirsty for some reason. Ah, what I meant was – ah… hmm?"
"Oh, I see. So you were checking me out. I'm so glad that I wore this black mini dress today. It really shows off my womanly charms and sexy legs, wouldn't you agree? If you're wondering, I wear a size thirty J cup bra, and my three sizes are thirty-nine, twenty-two, thirty-six," she stated.
She had what one would describe as an "hourglass figure".
Voluptuous, or "slim and stacked" were also acceptable.
"Geez, Moka. There you go teasing me like you always have, ever since we first met as kids. What the heck am I going to do with you?"
"Well~ maybe I was teasing you a little bit, but those are my three sizes. So, I apologize. It's just that, we haven't seen each other in so long, Tsukune, and I truly missed you."
"I know we always kept in touch for all these years, but… I'm home now, and I really want us to go back to how we were when we were kids… even if we're adults now."
"It's okay Moka, so I understand what you're saying. My car's over here, so let's put your suitcase in the trunk, and then we can get some food. Don't worry about that, so it's fine," he said with a smile which caused her to slightly blush.
"O-Okay, Tsukune. Thanks."
*grumble*
"Sorry, that was me. I guess seeing you look this cute made me hungry."
"Tsukune, please look at me as much as you like~"
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The car ride towards Roppongi was oddly quiet between the pair. Moka felt reasonably jet-lagged due to the long flight from London, and Tsukune had not a clue what to even talk about.
She merely gazed at the passing scenery and admired all of the Christmas Illumination displays dotted throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Tsukune was finally reunited with his childhood friend, and now he was exceedingly distracted by how much she had matured.
She had always been very adorable while they grew up together, but now – she was drop-dead gorgeous! I did mention she's voluptuous, so there's that.
It's also true that Moka had an outgoing "bubbly" personality.
It was evident to anyone with a brain, that she was far beyond the standard definition of beautiful, with the body type that any woman would be jealous of.
The vampiress had always unintentionally turned heads after she hit puberty head-on, and by the age of 16, her bust size was an impressive 36 D cup.
Single, and even married men, along with a handful of women, desired to be intimate with her once she was of legal age.
'Has Moka always been this beautiful? Wait a minute. I've never even thought of her in that way before, so why am I thinking about her like this, now?'
'She's my very best friend, and I've always seen her more like a sister than anything else. So why am I feeling so weird around her all of a sudden?'
'Do I – do I like her, as more than a friend? Huh? Do I like her? Have I always liked her? If I think about her as more than being a friend, my chest hurts. So… I guess I like Moka. Then, if that's the case, does she like me and feel the same way as I do?'
'If she finds out what I'm thinking about, who knows how she'll react. On the other hand, she was teasing me not even half an hour ago, just like she always did when we were kids. I need to play it cool for now, and wait to see what happens. Also, why are girls so hard to figure out?'
'Ah, he called me cute. ~Oh Tsukune. I need to relax, and before I do something I may regret, like suck his blood.'
'Huh? I want to suck his blood? But that would mean… we'd be… no, no, no. Bad Moka. I need to calm down, and not get too ahead of myself. If he doesn't feel the same way as me, then I don't think I'd be able to handle it.'
'What I need right now is a distraction, and put an end to this awkward silence between us. Well, there's a lot of traffic tonight because of the holidays, so maybe he's just concentrating on driving.'
"Ah, Tsukune?
"Yes?"
"I just wanted to thank you again for picking me up at the airport, and also treating me to dinner. It really means a lot to me."
"You're welcome, Moka. And um, I – I uh, what I said earlier – you look really cute tonight, but don't take that the wrong way. I mean it, as a friend."
"Thanks."
'I should've known it, he still sees me as a friend. I guess I'm going to have to step up my game plan and make him see me as a woman. But, I should take it slow. We'll be spending the holidays together, so I'll just have to do my best from now on. Yeah, it'll be just fine.'
"Hey Moka, I've been meaning to ask you, but will you be staying at your parents' house from now on?"
"I actually bought an apartment in Roppongi a few days ago. It's at Midtown Tower, but my apartment's on the penthouse floor, where yours is on the tenth floor."
"So, that means you'll be my neighbor from now on."
"Yeah. I would've told you a lot sooner, but it just slipped my mind. With me moving back to Japan, three days of packing, the renewal process for my passport and visa; all of that really distracted me."
"Well, that's to be expected. I'm just glad all of your belongings were shipped back beforehand."
"Hmm, that's true. However, I do have one small problem about my new apartment."
"Huh? What sort of problem?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Ah, well – the thing is that I won't be able to get the key from the concierge until after January third. So instead, I'll have to rent a hotel room nearby."
"What? No way, Moka. There's no way I'm going to let you rent an overpriced hotel room right before Christmas. As your best friend, you can just stay over at my place until after the New Year," Tsukune said.
"Eh? Y-You want me to stay over at your place? In the same apartment? Together, as in you and I? As in sleeping under the same roof, for two weeks?"
"It's fine, because we took turns sleeping over at each other's houses nearly every weekend when we were kids, so it shouldn't be too much of a big deal."
"That's true. We did sleep together when we were kids nearly all the time, especially during holiday breaks from school. To be honest, I kind of miss sleeping in the same bed and hugging you all night. We were really close and innocent back then."
"I have a spare futon bed, and an empty closet, so there's plenty of room for you."
"I see. And here I thought we'd be sleeping in the same bed. Or ~ I could just sneak into your bed at two o'clock in the morning because I'm a vampire."
"Oh, would you look at that, even more lame vampire jokes. * ahem * But knowing you like I do, your over-packed suitcase should have more than enough clothes to hold you over until you can move into your own place. That suitcase of yours must weigh at least thirty pounds."
"W-well, since you put it that way, then I guess I should be happy. Yes, I'm very happy to be staying over at your place."
"Plus, we already made plans to spend Christmas and New Year's together, so… it's fine. As my best friend, of course," he said, and then scratched the back of his neck with his left hand.
"O-okay, Tsukune. Thanks, that's very sweet of you," she replied with a soft smile.
"You're welcome, Moka, so don't worry about it. I have a good feeling that we're going to have a great holiday together."
'Eh? Is this really happening? I'm not dreaming again, am I? Is this my big chance to get closer to Tsukune as a woman? If it is, then I'm so happy right now,' she mentally screamed.
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After Tsukune had parked his silver sedan in the parking garage of Midtown Tower, he lead Moka towards their next stop.
"Wow, it's such a lovely area. I completely forgot just how big Tokyo is, and I can see that a lot's changed since I moved to England," Moka said while she admired her surroundings.
"That is true. And it does seem like construction goes on nearly all the time. Over there is the Tokyo Sky Tree which opened up in twenty-fourteen. It's the tallest man-made structure in the country, with a height of two-thousand and eighty feet. It's nearly twice as tall as Tokyo Tower," Tsukune explained.
"Hmm, interesting," she said and then snuggled closer to Tsukune.
"Here we are Moka, after you," he said as he opened the front door of the izakaya for her.
"Oh, what a quaint place. And something smells really good," she replied.
The interior of the famous izakaya was made entirely of dark wood. Rows of paper lanterns illuminated the entirety of the pub, which gave off a warm, and welcoming ambiance. Thankfully, the majority of its patrons seemed to be primarily couples on dates.
A moment later, the hostess greeted the pair with a customary bow.
"Good evening, sir. Welcome to Maccha Roppongi. How many are in your party this evening?" she inquired.
"It's just the two of us. Somewhere quiet, if it's not too much to ask," Tsukune replied, with a bow of his own.
"That won't be a problem, sir. Right this way, please."
The twosome followed her as instructed through the busiest part of the bar, and then towards the very rear, which was mainly devoid of anyone else.
"Here you go folks, please enjoy your stay here at Maccha. Your server will be along momentarily," the hostess said with a bow.
It was an elevated booth, with a tatami-matted floor, approximately 8 inches off the main floor. Bamboo partitions lined the booth on three sides, as to offer its occupants privacy.
"Thank you very much," Tsukune replied, likewise.
"Wow, this is really nice. And it's so cozy," Moka said with a tiny smile.
Tsukune quickly removed his shoes, per custom and then stepped up to the elevated platform. Moka also removed her dress shoes, and then looked up to him.
"Ah, Tsukune? A little help, please? I don't want to show off my black, lacy panties to anyone, except you."
"Oh, would you look at that? Even more teasing. Why am I not surprised?"
With a chuckle, he offered her his right hand, which she gladly accepted.
"T-Thanks, Tsukune. I wasn't teasing, because my dress is much shorter than I thought."
"It's not a problem Moka, and that's true. It really does show off your nice legs," he said with a wink.
Naturally, her face flushed a deep red, and steam escaped her ears.
"Tsukune, that's n-not fair. I'm the one who's supposed to tease you, not the other way around," she said, accompanied by an adorable pout.
"I wasn't teasing you, Moka. Well, maybe a little bit," he said and then sat on his knees at the low table.
A second later, she sat down right next to him, and then leaned against his left shoulder.
"Geez, Tsukune. What am I supposed to do with you?"
"I'm sorry, Moka. I didn't expect you to react like that. It's just that, ever since we left the airport, I've been feeling… weird around you."
He took a deep breath, and then continued:
"And I feel like things are different, now that we're adults. You're not the same little girl I grew up with, and that… that scares me," he said, and then looked at the floor.
"Oh, Tsukune. I-I understand what you're saying, and I'm glad that you've always been so honest with me. You've always been exceptionally kind, well-mannered, have a good sense of humor, and have a big heart."
"I may not be the same little girl you grew up with, but I can promise you that I'm still me. And if that scares you, I'm sorry."
He placed his left hand on top of hers, and then gave it an affectionate squeeze.
"Good evening folks, I'm not interrupting you, am I? You two were flirting for the last two minutes, as if I wasn't even here," the waitress stated with a straight face.
"We're not flirting!" they answered in unison, and then acted as if everything was completely normal.
Trust me, being "normal" is vastly overrated.
"Have you lovebirds decided on what you'd like to order?" she inquired.
"Lovebirds? Ah, I'll have a Blood Mary, but hold the ice, please," Moka replied.
"I'll have a Kirin light draft beer, please," Tsukune answered.
"Very well, folks. Would you like to take advantage of our Pre-Christmas special? We're hosting a 'couple's only' nomihoudai (all you can drink) all night, until closing time, for five-thousand Yen*. That also includes our complimentary appetizer platter special. It has a generous sampling of all our handmade appetizers, and is more than enough for a couple." (*approx. $48 US)
"What do you think, Tsukune? It sounds like a great deal. Plus, I feel like I may pass out from hunger, any second now."
"Sure, Moka. Okay, miss, we'll have the nomihoudai special, please," he replied.
"Very well, sir. Thank you very much. I'll be back shortly with your drinks and appetizer platter," the server replied, bowed, and then left the non-couple to themselves.
"I'm sorry, Tsukune. I know you hate lying, but it was too good of a deal to pass up. You're not upset with me, are you?"
"No, I'm not upset. It's just that – I'm not much of a drinker. I'll have a couple of beers, because being hungover sucks. The last time I went out drinking with some of my buddies during college, the next morning I was so sick, that I was laid up in bed for three days with a terrible headache. I wouldn't wish that on anybody," he said with a nervous laugh.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know that," the vampiress replied, followed with a frown.
"Now don't make that face. Like I just told you, I'm not upset. I really wanted to take you out tonight, and properly celebrate you coming home. So, please cheer up."
"Okay, Tsukune. Thank you. Ah, do you see now? This is another one of the many reasons why I lo-" Moka said, and then quickly slapped both hands over her mouth.
'Tsukune, please stop being so nice to me now of all times! You're always far too sweet for your own good, but that part of you I love the most. If you keep this up, I don't know how much longer I can hold out, and confess that I love you.'
"What were you going to say, Moka? You were going to something else, weren't you? Come on, Pinky, tell me what's going on in that head of yours."
"I-It's n-nothing, baka~."
"Here you go folks, your first round of drinks. One Bloody Mary, no ice, for the young lady, and one Kirin light draft beer for her companion. Your appetizer platter will be out soon," the waitress said with a bow, and then went about her business.
"Okay. Anyway, I want to propose a toast to you, Moka. Three years ago, you finally accomplished your lifelong dream of becoming a professional singer, and I'm so happy and very proud of you."
"Oh, Tsukune. That's so sweet~"
"Also, if you really want to, we can go back to being closer to each other, just like when we were kids. My home will always be your second home, Moka, and I'm really looking forward to spending the next two weeks with you. Kampai!"
* clink *
Tsukune took a sip of his beer, and then set the mug on the table. Moka, however, quickly downed nearly one-half of her 'Bloody Mary' at once.
"Ah, that really hit the spot. I guess I was thirstier than I thought," she commented, followed with a happy sigh.
"I meant to ask you earlier, but have you ever had strong liquor before?"
"Why do you ask, Tsukune?"
"I'm just curious."
"Yes, I've shared bottles of wine a couple of times with my manager, Yukina-san, or her Aunt Urd, usually after one of my concerts"
"Well, I can tell from the potent scent of the vodka in your Bloody Mary, I can promise you that it's going to be a lot stronger than you think."
"So, what you're saying is, that all alcohol types aren't the same?"
"No, Moka, they're completely different".
"How are they different?"
"Most wines on average are twelve to fifteen percent alcohol or twenty-four to thirty proof. On the other hand, vodka is forty to forty-five percent alcohol, or eighty to ninety proof."
"Please continue, Tsukune."
"As a doctor and your best friend, I'm just worried about you."
"You're worried about me?"
"Of course I'm worried about you. What I'm saying is, that vodka's alcohol content is over two and one-half times more 'potent' than that of wine."
"Yikes."
"Drinking one Blood Mary this size is similar to consuming nearly three standard servings of wine. If you drink it too fast like you just did, you'll be legally intoxicated halfway through your second drink, especially with no ice."
"What? Why didn't anyone tell me this sooner? Tsukune, what do I do?"
"First of all, calm down. Secondly, eat some food; preferably some carbohydrates, like rice, crackers, or bread. Taking two ibuprofen or aspirin beforehand, can also help along with a glass of skim milk. And lastly, sip your drinks; don't gulp them down as if it's the end of the world."
"O-Okay, thank you, Tsukune. I remember that I often went a bit overboard whenever we hung out and played together when we were kids. I also recall that my mom always said I was way too energetic for my age."
"It's okay, Moka, so don't worry about it so much. And to be frank, that energetic side of you has always been too cute for words."
"Thank you. To be completely honest, after I had moved to London, I cried myself to sleep nearly every night for about a month. Even though it was my idea to attend school abroad, just being away from you for so long was unbearable."
He quickly pulled her into an affectionate hug, as a way to alleviate her unmistakable anxiety.
"I'm so sorry, Moka. I had no idea you were suffering all that time. You always told me you were fine, making new friends, studying really hard, and I believed you. I was really happy, knowing that we could talk to each other, even when you were halfway around the world. And I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you, like I should've been the entire time."
"Oh, Tsukune. I c-can't. It hurts – it hurts so, so much."
"What's wrong, are you not feeling well?"
"No... my chest h-hurts s-so much! I c-can't... it hurts… to hold it in a-anymore."
She promptly pulled him into a firm hug, and then refused to let go.
"Moka, please tell me what's wrong."
"W-Whenever I m-missed you... and I thought about you… my chest hurt so much. And for as long as I can remember, it seems that I-I've b-been in love with you. I've always l-loved you… Tsukune… s-so very much. I love you, Tsukune, more than anything in the world."
"Moka… so that's why I was feeling this way. I was so sure that something was wrong with me earlier. I've never experienced this feeling before, but now I understand what this tightness is, in my chest."
"So what I want to say is... t-that I've always liked you Moka, and that will never change. Now that I know I l-love you, I can't live another day without you. I love you, too, Moka," he whispered.
Moka was a sobbing mess, her heart brimming with exceeding joy and an overwhelming desire to much closer to Tsukune. That would happen, whenever it happened.
…
Ten minutes later, Moka was all cried out.
"Are you feeling better now, Moka?"
"Yes, thank you. *sniffle*"
"Here you go," he said, and then handed her a clean napkin.
"Thanks. I ah, I need to use the restroom to – freshen up."
"Okay, they're in the back over there behind the Bar," he said with a hand gesture.
She stood to her feet, grabbed her purse, stepped down, and then put her shoes on.
"I'll be back in a few minutes."
"Don't keep me waiting too long," he replied with a wink.
"O-okay. I'll be back before you start missing me," she said with a silly grin.
"He loves me too! Yay! Sorry, that's the booze talking. Hee hee heee~"
As soon as she was out of sight, Tsukune's face burned bright red. He laid back on the floor, and then covered his face with both hands.
"Did this just happen? Did we just confess to each other? Yes, yes we did. I'm not dreaming, am I? No, this isn't a dream. We're dating now, aren't we? She loves me and I love her! I love Moka. Wait until mom and dad hear about this! What will her mom and dad say? Why am I so hot? Is it hot in here, or is it just me?"
He promptly sat up, grabbed his beer, downed its liquid courage in three seconds flat, and then placed the mug on the table.
"Tsukune, what were you doing while I was in the restroom?"
"Huh, you're back already?"
"Yes, I'm back. I just had to freshen up, like I told you a minute ago."
After she removed her shoes, she set her purse down, and then crawled towards him.
"If you're going to avoid my question, Tsukune, then I'll ask you again. Are you okay?"
"Yep, never felt better. Hahaha!"
She leaned closer to him, and then gently pressed her forehead against his.
"Hmm. I may be no doctor, but I can tell that you're definitely warm. Are you sure you're alright?"
"No, I'm not sure. I do feel a bit lightheaded for some reason. Why is that?"
"Well, I can see for myself that your beer mug is completely empty. I wonder why Tsukune? Please don't tell me you gulped down all that beer when I left you unsupervised."
"You're right, my mug is empty. Hey, who drank my beer?" he loudly inquired to nobody in particular.
"Tsukune, I'm trying to be the responsible adult here, so please explain yourself."
"It's just that, we… confessed to each other, which was kind of embarrassing."
"T-That's true, Tsukune. It was a little embarrassing, but every word I said was true. You know that I too, am always honest. So please be honest with me, my sweet Tsukune."
"Well, I was really hot and wanted to calm myself down, hence, no more beer. Some doctor I am, ignoring my own advice. * sigh* "
"Oh, Tsukune. Now that we're together as a couple, I'm going to be even more honest, whenever it's about us. This is uncharted territory, because neither one of us has any dating experience."
"You're right as always, Moka."
"However, I know for a fact that you're a great doctor, Tsukune, so please never forget that. You earned two doctorates in three years and also graduated at the top of your class, which made me very proud of you. All the advice you gave me when I made my official debut, really helped me a lot. I never would've gotten this far as a professional singer, if it weren't for you, and all of your emotional support."
"Thanks, Moka. I guess I needed to hear that because everything you also said is true. What I told you earlier, I meant every word of it. I love you and want to be closer to you. After all, we can take our time getting to know each other better."
"Okay, Tsukune. I'd be more than happy to be reacquainted with you from now on, as the woman you love."
"Here's your complimentary appetizer platter, folks. Also, please refrain from any more flirting. Please enjoy," the server said.
"We're not flirting!"
…
Two hours later, the new couple – huh. I guess they're a couple now.
Anyway, the couple somehow made it back to Midtown Tower without either one of them falling over. After Tsukune had removed Moka's wheeled suitcase from the trunk of his car, they entered the 80 storey tall, condominium building.
The floor in the building's entrance-way, as well as the walls, and ceiling were made of the finest high-polished black and white marble. Hung from the ceiling was a thirty foot diameter gold chandelier.
On the far east wall, was the vacant concierge desk. Adjacent to that, was a twenty foot tall Christmas tree decorated in golden ornaments and amber lights.
"Wow, Tsukune. I knew you lived in a fancy building, but this takes the cake."
"Trust me, Moka, it's worth every Yen. By the way, how much was your penthouse apartment?"
"Two-hundred and seventy-five thousand Yen."
"I see. Mine was about five-hundred thousand Yen, less."
"I know it's taboo to talk about money, but who cares?"
"Yeah, you're right. We both worked really hard to get where we are, even though both of our families are well-off. And to be clear, we're not spoiled; but humble working members of society who make a lot of Yen."
He pressed the 'UP' button on the wall-mounted, brass panel, while they waited for the elevator.
"Thanks once again for tonight, Tsukune. I'm so glad you're feeling better, and not a stumbling drunkard."
"You're welcome. Well, we ate that entire appetizer platter, so we should be fine. Thank Kami, no hangovers!"
* ding *
As soon as the elevator doors opened, he gestured for her to enter it, first.
Next, he pressed the number 10 button, and then the doors closed.
"Ah, now that I think about it, I'm really excited to be spending the next two weeks staying with you, Tsukune. It's just the two of us, without any parental supervision."
"I know what you mean. And I'm also really looking forward to spending more time with you. We've been friends for twenty years, and I couldn't be happier than right now, knowing that we're now officially dating."
"Oh, Tsukune, that's so sweet of you. We really need to contact our parents and tell them the good news sometime this week. And yes, we're together now as a proper couple."
* ding *
"Ladies, first," he said, as she exited the elevator car.
"I'm with you Tsukune, so please lead the way."
He held her right hand, and then made a left.
"Oh my god, we're holding hands! How lewd!"
"What the heck, Moka? You just said that out loud, without a care in the world."
She giggled, and then winked at the love of her life.
After they had walked for a few minutes, he stopped in front of the door to his apartment. He removed the key-chain from his left front pocket, found the correct key, inserted it into the door lock, and then twisted it to the right.
* clunk *
He quickly removed the key, and then motioned for her to enter, first. Next he closed the door, and then made sure it was securely locked. He tossed his key-chain into a bowl on top of a small table, and then flipped a light-switch, which illuminated the living-room area.
"Welcome to my place, Moka."
"Ooh, it's really nice. * sniff sniff * And it even has your scent."
"I have a pair of house slippers for you, but please, don't smell my apartment."
"Oh, they're pink.* sniff sniff ~ *"
"Do you need some help taking off your dress shoes?"
"Yes, please and thank you."
He set her suitcase off to the side, bent down on one knee, and then admired her beautiful, well-toned, legs, complete with a drool.
"Tsukune, are you going to propose to me or take off my shoes? I'd prefer the latter, for now."
"Sorry. I was just distracted by your sexy legs. Yes, I called them sexy, but what can you do? What's said is said and done."
He slowly removed each of her high-heeled shoes and then placed the house slippers on her dainty feet. He was half-tempted to caress her legs, but decided against it. Maybe that will happen eventually, so who knows?
"If you keep flirting with me, then I'm going to lose my mind."
"Sorry, I didn't know I was flirting with you. Maybe I'm a little intoxicated, after all."
"Oh, I'm sorry. Here, let me help you take your shoes off."
"Please and thank you, beautiful."
Tsukune sat on the floor and then leaned his head back. Moka bent down to his level, removed each of his shoes, and then placed the other pair of slippers on his feet. She moved both pairs of dress shoes out of the way, and then made sure they pointed towards the door, per custom.
"Okay, mister, up you go," she said, effortlessly pulled him to his feet, and then guided him into the living-room.
"Whoops! Do it again!"
"You really do have a nice apartment, Tsukune. And you even put up a Christmas tree. That was very sweet of you."
"I put it up for you, Moka. I already expected you to visit, because tomorrow's Christmas** when we can exchange our presents."
(**Japan celebrates the holiday on December 24th – or what's also known in other parts of the world as Christmas Eve. The majority of businesses are closed from Dec. 24th until January 3rd.)
"Here, have a seat," she said, and then sat him on a long, black leather sofa.
"Thanks. Geez, some host I am. Acting like a drunken salary-man when the woman I love is right next to me."
"It's okay, Tsukune. I honestly don't mind taking care of you. If you need anything at all, please let me know," she said with a sympathetic smile.
"Thanks. Then could you get me a bottle of water from the fridge, please? I should also have some pain relievers in the second drawer, near the stove. The kitchen's through that door," he said, and then pointed away from her.
"Anything for you, my love. Hmm, no that nickname is too boring."
"My Sweetie? No, your mom calls you that."
"My Hubby? No, we're not mates, or married... yet."
"Tsuki? No way, Kyoko calls you that."
"Darling? Hmm, he's my Darling. Oh, I really do like the sound of that. From now on, I'll call you my Darling. My Dar~ling~"
"Okey dokey, Pinky!"
"Stay put, and I'll be right back."
After she walked through the kitchen door, Tsukune laid down on the sofa.
"Geez, she's way too cute for her own good and her legs are really, really sexy."
"So, my legs are sexy. If you're going to flirt with me again, Darling, then at least wait until I'm next to you."
He quickly sat up, and then acted as if everything was normal.
Yeah, right. "Normal". That's a common trope here, isn't it?
"Here, Darling. I brought you a bottle of water and two ibuprofen," she said, and then handed them to him.
"T-Thanks."
He flipped the water bottle open, tossed the two pills in his mouth, and then took a swig of water. Next, he closed the half-empty bottle, and then placed it on the kotatsu table in front of him.
"You're welcome. It's only nine o'clock, so if it's alright, I'm going to take a bath. Will you be okay until I get back?"
"I don't think I'll be okay."
"Are you feeling worse?"
"No, it's not that."
"Then what's wrong?"
"I'm not sure."
"Well, somethings definitely bothering you, Tsukune, if you say you're unsure. However, I really can't help you unless you tell me. And now I can't do anything else, except to worry about you."
"It's just that, we finally confessed to each other, and now I feel like I want to b-be a lot closer to you, right now."
"Yes, we did. And what do you mean by us being closer right now? I was under the impression that we're going to take our time."
"T-That's true, but, I was thinking that maybe you m-might want some uh, company in the bathtub."
"Geez, Tsukune. Talk about an unforeseen plot-twist. What I meant to say was, you want to take a bath with me? Are you certain that you can manage seeing me in all of my naked glory?"
"Y-Yes. I know it's really sudden, but I just want to be closer to you, Moka. That's all. I want to be closer to you, because I really missed you more than I had thought. Now that we're d-dating, I don't ever want either of us to feel that loneliness, ever again."
"Oh, Tsukune, that's so sweet. N-Now I feel like I'm going to cry again. D-Do you really mean that?"
"Yes, I really do. I want to take a bath with you. Please, Moka?"
"W-well, if you put it that way, then I guess I can't say no. As long as you promise me that you won't have a nosebleed when you see me nude, then we can start bathing together from now on."
"Thanks, Moka. Please lead the way."
…
After the pair was undressed (in separate rooms, thank you very much) and wrapped in white, fluffy bath towels, they entered the bathroom. Moka had also pinned up her long, pink hair, to avoid it getting damp during bath-time.
"You have such a nice bathroom, Tsukune. And I'm so glad the bathtub is big enough for us. Actually, it's big enough for four people."
"Thanks. It also has a hot-tub feature, complete with bubbles. So, how's this going to work, exactly? Do we wash each other?"
"First, I have to add my bath salts to the bathtub, turn the heater on, and then we can wash each other off. But please, don't have a nosebleed. If you can promise me that, then we can take a bath together. Before that, could you please turn around?"
"Okay, Moka. I'll leave that to you," he said, and then did so as requested.
She opened up her container of bath salts, which are used to neutralize the purification properties of the bath water, and then added a few handfuls. Next, she pressed a wall-mounted button, which heated the water, and then removed her bath towel.
She made sure the bath salt container was closed, and then set it off to the side.
"Have a seat on the stool, Darling. Just a reminder, that I'm completely naked right now."
"O-Okay, Moka."
After he removed his towel, he hung it on a towel rack, and then sat down per her instructions.
After she filled a bucket with the treated bathwater, she grabbed a clean washcloth, along with a bar of soap. She quickly lathered up the washcloth, and then started washing his back.
"Hmm, that feels good," he said.
"I'm glad to hear it," she replied with a smile.
…
After he was rinsed off, they swapped positions.
"Please take good care of me, Darling. Just remember that I'm very ticklish," she said with a grin.
"Okay, please leave it to me," he replied.
After he filled the bucket with the treated bathwater, he grabbed the same washcloth, along with the bar of soap. He lathered up the washcloth, and then started washing her back.
"Oh god, that feels ~so good," she blissfully breathed out.
"I'm glad you like that."
He traced his right hand along her backside, and then gently blew into her right ear.
"Eep! Tsukune, that tickles! Do it again, and see what happens."
"Sorry, it's just that you have really cute ears."
"Huh, my ears are cute. That I didn't know. When you're done washing my back, please wash my front."
"Eh? Are you sure about that?"
"On second thought, maybe I should do that myself. Knowing you, you'll most likely have a nosebleed no matter what I say."
"Okay, good point. I'll wait in the tub for you, but don't make me wait too long."
And with that, he excused himself, and then stepped into the marble bathtub. He made sure to keep his back turned to her, so she would have some privacy.
It was the gentlemanly thing to do, after all. Next, he closed his eyes for a moment of solitude.
…
"Ah, Tsukune?"
"Hmm?"
"I'm done washing myself, so I'd like to join you in the bathtub"
"Sure, Moka."
She stepped into the tub, and then sat opposite from him.
"Ah, this feels so good. The bathtubs in England were so small, but now I can finally stretch out my legs," she commented with a happy side.
He opened his eyes, and then admired her otherworldly beauty.
"Hey, Moka?"
"Hmm~ Yes, Darling?"
"I could really use your company, like I asked you before."
"Are you certain you can handle me being naked, right near you?"
"I'll do my best, but I really want you… to sit near me. Please?"
Without a word said, she stood up, and then presented her nude form to him.
"Oh my god, you're so gorgeous, ~ stare ~"
"Tsukune, please don't stare too much. It's just... that I'm a little self-conscious about my breasts. They're way too big, and my nipples stick out too much."
"I honestly can't help myself. Besides, everything about you is beautiful."
Now that's what you call flirting.
She promptly sat down right in front of him, while her face flushed deep red.
"Do you really mean all of that?"
"Yes, you grew up to be more beautiful than I ever imagined. And to be honest, I'm also a little embarrassed, but I just want to hold you. Would you like that, Moka?"
"Yes, I want you to hold me, my Darling. Please hold me."
He wrapped both arms around her slender waist, and then pulled her closer.
"My sweet Moka. You feel so nice."
"Oh my, someone's rather excited. I've never seen a man's… you know. It must hurt a lot, because it's really big. Actually, it's much bigger than I expected."
"What the heck, Moka?"
"Tsukune, it's not like I don't know about these sort of things. Sex education was taught in my college, even though it's really embarrassing to say it out loud. I'm just being completely honest, and I know you're aroused, because of me. It's completely healthy and normal, so please try to relax."
Tsukune remained quiet as he processed this new information.
"You're right, Moka, and I'm sorry for overreacting."
"Don't you dare apologize. Don't do that, Tsukune. If you weren't aroused being near the woman you love, then there'd be something wrong with you. You're an intelligent doctor, so you should know about these sorts of things. You've always treated me like a normal girl, so please do so from now on."
"Thanks. You're absolutely right, Moka. As you know, I've studied all about vampire traditions and customs, which also includes mating. Which means that at some point in our relationship, I'm going to have to be like you. There's no way that I'd want you to outlive me, because it's way too sad to think about. And I have a hunch that you've also been thinking about that."
"* sigh* You're right, Darling. You are a vampire expert, so I should've expected us to talk about all of that. It's just that... I didn't expect us to have this talk, this soon. But, I'm glad that you brought it up. That takes a lot off my mind, to be honest. Now I can relax and be closer to you."
"Well, I thought that it'd be best to get all of this awkwardness out of the way. Besides, we're dating now, but we haven't even k-kissed yet. I really want to kiss you, Moka. That is, if you're ready."
"You want to k-k-kiss me? Like lovers always do in anime, manga, and movies?"
"Yes, I want to hold you, kiss you, and never let go of you," he whispered into her right ear.
"Oh god, Tsukune," she breathed out.
That little tease had amplified her arousal, tenfold. As an unforeseen bonus, her nipples stiffened. That pleasurable sensation was the first time for the vampiress, and she wanted to experience it again, as soon as possible.
"Would you like to kiss me, Moka?"
"Y-Yes, I do want to kiss you Tsukune. Please kiss me, my Darling."
After he released her from his embrace, she sat up on her knees, and then turned around.
"This is my first kiss, Moka. And I'm so glad it's with you."
"It's also my first kiss Tsukune, because I saved myself for you. It's always been you who I've loved. And now, all that I am, is yours."
He hesitantly leaned forward and then pressed his lips to hers. They both closed their eyes, and then hugged each other.
"Oh my gosh, we're finally kissing. I've waited so long for this. Oh Tsukune, I love you more than anything in the world. Please tell me that this isn't another dream. If it is, I don't want to wake up. I love you very, very much, my Darling.'
'Oh my god, her lips are so soft. And she smells so nice, and her breasts are way bigger than I thought. Damn it, I'm getting more aroused. Well, it's obvious she's also aroused, so it's perfectly normal. I love you, Moka. I love you so much, and I don't want this moment to end.'
…
Twenty minutes later, they prematurely ended their very first kiss, contrary to the fact that it made them all warm and fuzzy on the inside. That, and they needed to breathe, before either of them passed out due to oxygen deprivation.
Yeah, passing out in the bathtub and potentially drowning would suck.
"Ah, ah, ah. That – that was amazing," Moka gasped out.
"I'll say. Kissing you took a lot out of me."
"Hmm, I agree, Darling. Wow, so that's what it's like to kiss someone you love. I remember back in my college, the girls in my classes always bragged and gossiped about kissing their boyfriends, and I've always dreamed of doing it with you, someday."
"Moka…"
"Like I told you a little while ago, I saved myself for you, Darling. Even before I became famous, I constantly had guys hitting on me. Of course, I shot every single one of them down, right away."
"That also means I'm a virgin, so we can just take our time doing all of that. Ah, sorry. I said that out loud, because of our first of many, many, many~ kisses."
"Okay, Moka, hearing that makes me happy. But we can take our time with all of that. Besides, we should tell our parents that we're officially dating. I just hope your dad goes easy on me. He's always been overly-protective of you, but I don't blame him."
"Hmm, that's true and I'm also very happy. I just know your parents will be very supportive. To be honest, they already know that I've been in love with you."
"As for father, I have a good feeling that he'll be okay. If not, you'd probably be dead by now. What I'm saying is, that my parents already know that I was going to confess to you at some point after I moved back to Japan."
"So, everyone already knows. Does my nosy cousin Kyoko, also know?"
"Yes, everyone knows that I've been in love with you, especially Kyoko. Your grandma Tamiko also knows. My sisters know, and they send their best regards. However, Kokoa said that if you ever make me cry, she'll kick your butt."
"So everyone already knew, except me. Well, you know that I've always liked you Moka, but now, I'm madly in love with you like I said numerous times this evening. I'm changing the topic now, so we should get dried off soon."
…
"Darling, after I change into my nightgown, I'd like to sleep with you. W-What I meant to say was, I want to go to bed soon, so we can continue from where we left off. I'll be out shortly, so please get dressed for bed."
"Okay, Moka. I'll also set out the spare futon bed."
"Thank you, Darling. I'll be out before you know it."
With a smile, she closed the bathroom door, and then went about her nighttime routine; like brushing her teeth, shaving her legs, and whatever women do before going to sleep.
"Crap, I'm butt naked!"
Tsukune quickly ran over to his dresser, opened the top drawer, and then pulled out a clean pair of red and black gingham-patterned boxer shorts, along with a simple, tee-shirt, ebony in color.
Once he was dressed, he walked over to the linen closet, pulled out the spare futon mattress, and then laid it down near his own. He also grabbed a fluffy pillow along with a microfiber blanket, both indigo in color.
After he made her bed, he climbed into his own futon, and then made himself comfortable.
'Geez, she's really taking her time. She's usually fast whenever she goes to the restroom, so what's taking her so long? Brushing her teeth shouldn't take more than two minutes.'
'What I need to do is calm down, and relax. We're just going to sleep near each other, like we did all the time when we were kids. But now we're dating and we even kissed in the bathtub. Damn it, I'm getting turned on, all over again.'
A moment later, she opened his bedroom door, and then offered him a bashful smile.
"I'm all ready for bed, Darling."
She closed the bedroom door, and then walked over to his side.
"Ah, how do I look?"
"You look very pretty, Moka. Your nightgown really shows off your beautiful legs."
"Thanks. I, ah, bought this just for you. What I meant was, that I bought this to wear for you, after I confessed to you."
The vampiress was dressed in a simple baby-doll type nightgown, which was light red in color. The top part was semi-transparent with a deep V cut which showed off her spectacular bosom, while the bottom part was opaque.
It was of the short variety, with the bottom hem resting 6 inches above her knees. Thankfully, Tsukune's nose didn't gush blood like a geyser.
"You're welcome. Are you ready for bed now?"
"A-actually... I'm not sure why, but I'm feeling a little nervous right now. Even though we just bathed together and have already kissed."
"You're nervous?"
"Mm-hmm."
"You don't have to force yourself, Moka. If It'll make you feel better, then I can just sleep on the couch."
"No, you don't have to do that, Darling. M-maybe i-if we hugged and k-kissed again, it might make me feel b-better," she said, while she poked her index fingers together.
Tsukune knew by that adorable habit of hers, that it was something she wanted, but was too shy to be more direct. And that's one of many reasons why he loved her.
"If you want to kiss me, Moka, then you don't have to hold yourself back," he said with a warm smile.
"Oh, Tsukune."
She quickly ran over to his side, and then crawled under his blanket. He grabbed a remote control, and then pointed it at the overhead light.
He pressed a button and then the lamp dimmed to near darkness. Now the only source of illumination was a small amber bulb which gave off a warm glow.
"I guess we won't be needing that extra futon bed now, but it's fine. That, and you feel really nice next to me, Moka."
"That's true. However, I honestly don't know what came over me all of a sudden, Darling. It's just that, I've always wanted this for so long, and now my dream's finally come true."
Tsukune wrapped both of his arms around her shoulders, and then pulled her closer to himself.
"It's okay, Moka. This is what we both wanted, and now I feel a little more relaxed."
"Mm-hmm. I too feel a little better, and now… I want to kiss you, I want to kiss you so much, my wonderful Darling."
He leaned closer to her, and then kissed her as if his very life depended on it. Moka, however, felt as if her heart was going to burst from her chest. Not only that, but she was instantly aroused in a split second. Tsukune, however, quickly realized that his boxer shorts felt several sizes too small.
Gee, I wonder why?
…
Ten minutes later…
"Ah, Tsukune?"
"Yes?"
"I'm very hot right now."
"Yes you are, and so am I."
"Then if it's alright, I'm going to take off my nightgown. But don't have a nosebleed. If you do, then that alone will drive me batty."
"It's okay, Moka. I've already seen you naked, and it's mostly dark. I'm going to take my tee-shirt off, as well."
They both sat up, removed their restrictive articles of clothing, and then tossed them away.
Geez, talk about being carefree. At least hang them up in the closet.
"Ah, that's much better. Shall we continue, Darling?"
"Yes, please."
"If you want to touch me, it's okay, Darling~"
"Where'd that plot-twist come from?"
"Yes, because I too, want to be much closer to you. It's okay, so please don't worry so much. I want you to touch me, Tsukune. But please be gentle, I'm very ticklish."
"Are you absolutely sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure. If you want, you can start off by touching my legs. You did call them sexy earlier."
To prove her desperation for contact of the intimate variety, she turned around and then laid on her stomach. She folded her arms in front of her, and then settled her head on the spare pillow.
Tsukune sat up, placed his right hand on her back, and then gently traced the curve of her plump derriere. Next, he continued towards her thighs, and lastly, her calves.
"Oh Darling~ more ~" she gasped.
"Do you like that, Moka?"
"Y-Yes. More, please."
He placed both hands on her derriere, and then gently massaged it small circles.
"Ah~ Tsukune~ ahhh~ ahhhh~ oh~ Darling ~"
"You have a really cute butt, Moka."
"Mm-hmm. Could you also massage my shoulders, please? It's because my breasts are way~ too big and heavy. Please, Doctor Tsukune?"
"Sure, Moka. Please excuse me," he said, and then sat on her butt.
He leaned forward, and then pressed his hands on her shoulders. Next, he did so as requested and in a professional manner, massaged them like it was second nature.
"Oh god~ that feels so~ good. Ahhhh~ Ahhhh~ Ahhhhhh~"
"Do you like that?"
"Ahhhh~ Ahhhh~ Y-Yes, it feels so good. You have very~ talented hands, Doctor~"
"I'm glad to hear that, Miss Bloodriver."
"Hmm, maybe I'll just have to * yawn * visit your clinic when I'm not working. Oh, Tsukune~"
"Or you could just come over to my place whenever you need to loosen up."
* snore *
"Hey, Moka?"
* snore *
'She fell asleep? Here I am wanting to kiss her again, and she's sound asleep. Oh well, tomorrow's Christmas, so we should get some rest. I have a feeling that tomorrow's going to be a long day. * yawn *'
…
The next morning, December 24th….
An hour or so after sunrise, Moka opened her green eyes, yawned, and then stretched her arms over her head.
'Huh? Tsukune? What the heck? Is it morning? Oh my god, it's morning now! So that means today's Christmas.'
'Ahhh, I really wanted to kiss him again... and then I guess I fell asleep. Oh no, what do I do now?'
'I just hope he's not upset. Maybe I should just play dumb for now, and then wait to hear what he says. And not only that, but he used my boobs as pillows. How cute.'
She pulled him closer, and then softly stroked his cheek with her left hand.
'Oh, Tsukune, you're most definitely very cute, and quite handsome. I really wanted to kiss you again, but then I fell asleep. So, what can I do to make it up to you? Let's see now, what would make you happy, besides kissing?'
'Oh, that's it. I can cook us a nice breakfast. I just know he'll be surprised when he learns that I studied cooking and baking, all throughout college so I could be a good housewife someday.'
'Like my teachers always said, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Geez, humans sure have some weird phrases.'
"Hey, Darling, I'm going to borrow your right kitchen now, and make you a breakfast you'll never forget," she whispered, and then lightly kissed his forehead.
And with that, she slowly sat up, removed her blanket, and then rolled out of the futon bed. After she stood up, she promptly redressed herself in her displaced nightgown, and then made her way towards the door.
…
An hour later, Moka was finally finished cooking, so she decided to wake up Mister Sleepyhead.
"~Darling, it's time to get up," she said as she knelt down to his sleeping form.
"Mm-hmm… five more minutes… Pinky."
"I see. Well then, if you're not going to get out of bed, then I have no other choice, than to wake you up, myself. Oh, this is going to be so much fun."
With a grin, she climbed on top of him, straddled his thighs, and then leaned closer to him.
"~Darling, wakey wakey ~"
"Mm-hmm… sleepy," he grumbled.
"Is that so? Well, I guess I'm just going to have to wake you up now."
She leaned closer to him, and then passionately kissed him.
* smoooooooooch *
"Mm-mm?"
"Oh my, that really woke you up, didn't it?"
He opened his chocolate-brown eyes and wondered if he was still dreaming, or not. Moka was on top of him, and not only that, but he had pitched a tent under the blanket.
Well, it was Moka's fault, so what do you expect?
"* yawn * Moka?"
"Good morning, Darling. I see that you're wide awake now, especially down here," she said, and then rubbed against him, which caused his blood pressure to frantically fluctuate.
"Good morning, Moka. You're doing that on purpose, aren't you?"
"Yes, I'm doing this on purpose, because you didn't wake up when I called you."
"Ah, well… I guess we were both really tired last night after our bath. You even fell asleep when I gave you the massage you asked for."
"I'm sorry, Darling. I honestly didn't mean to fall asleep. It felt so good, because you have very talented hands. But I do apologize for going to sleep without giving you a goodnight kiss, so I'm making it up to you now."
"It's okay, I was only teasing. So… is this your way of apologizing?"
"Thank you, Darling. Actually, I'm apologizing with the homemade breakfast I just cooked for us."
"Wait a minute, you made breakfast for us, or is this another one of your patented pranks?"
"Yes, I made breakfast. Why is that so hard to believe?"
"Because the last time you cooked breakfast for us, the stove burst into flames. And on top of that, it was nearly a month before my eyebrows grew back."
"Tsukune, I was seven years old when that happened. At least your house didn't burn to the ground. And I'm sorry once again about your bushy eyebrows."
"I know, Moka. I was only teasing again, so I also apologize."
"Thank you, Darling. All is forgiven. Let's have breakfast now before it gets cold."
…
"Hmm, something smells really good," Tsukune stated.
As soon as he walked into the kitchen, he thought he was dreaming… again.
"Wow, you made chocolate chip pancakes, hash-browns, and omelets? And, you also made coffee? Color me impressed."
"Yes, Darling. By the way, my pancakes are made from scratch. That means they are definitely homemade. By the way, I already washed and dried all the pots and pans I used to make breakfast."
He quickly sat down, and nearly drooled all over the table. Moka sat down next to him, and grinned from ear to ear.
"Itadakimasu!" they called out in unison.
Tsukune grabbed his fork, dug into his stack of pancakes, and savored them to the fullest.
"Oh my god, these pancakes are the best I've ever had!"
"T-Thanks, Tsukune. That really means a lot to me."
"And this ham and cheese omelet is so fluffy!"
"I'm so happy to hear that, Darling."
"I had no idea you know how to cook, Moka. Now I'm really looking forward to eating more of your home-cooked meals."
"Oh, Tsukune, hearing that makes me want to fall in love with you all over again."
"Mm-hmm!"
"To be completely honest, one of the main reasons why I decided to study abroad, was that I wanted to learn how to be a great cook, so I could hopefully... someday… b-be your wife. That's always been my dream, for as long as I remember."
* cough cough cough *
"Here, have some coffee before you pass out," she suggested.
He took a decent swig of his coffee, and then set it down on the table.
'She did all of that, for my sake? She could easily be a top chef with her cooking skills. What can I say about that? I know she's always liked me, and now she confessed that she's always wanted to be my wife?'
'Oh, Moka. What am I going to do now? I know it's too soon for us to be thinking about marriage, but would it be okay if I gave her 'that' tonight? Before I get ahead of myself, I really need to talk to her parents.'
"Hello, Earth to Darling, come in please."
Tsukune placed his fork on his plate, grabbed her around her waist, and then kissed her square on the lips.
* smooch *
"Oh my, that was some kiss, Darling."
"Moka, hearing that you did all of that for me, I'm honestly speechless. I had no idea that you felt that way about me for so long, and I'm sorry that I didn't realize it, until now."
"Oh, Tsukune. It's true, I've always been in love with you this whole time, and now, I don't ever want to let go of you. What I'm saying is, I want to cherish every moment with you, the only man I love, from now on."
"Thank you, Moka. Hearing that makes me happy, so let's eat your amazing breakfast before I drag you off to bed for the rest of the day."
"I'd be more than happy to do that, Darling. But if we do, then we'll just spend the entire week in bed. I'd like that, but we really do need to eat. See, that's how you properly tease your significant other."
"And I'm relieved that we can be more honest with each other, Moka, and kissing you made me really hungry."
"Thank you, Darling. Kissing you made me really hot and thirsty."
…
Mid-afternoon, Dec. 24th
"Darling~ are you ready to go yet?" Moka announced, as she slid open his bedroom door.
She was all dolled-up in a beautiful red dress, not too short, nor too revealing. It had a gentle scoop neck, and the bottom hem rested just above her knees.
Slung over her right shoulder, was a small, leather purse which matched the color of her outfit. She also held a pair of red high-heeled shoes in her right hand.
And in her left hand she carried a small gift bag that contained her Darling's Christmas presents.
Her faithful companion sported a simple black two-piece suit, a white, long-sleeved dress shirt, along with a maroon-colored tie wrapped around his neck.
"Yeah, I just need to grab this, and then we can head out."
"Oh, right. We'll be exchanging Christmas presents after dinner. By the way, I just got off the phone with my parents, and they said we can come over to father's office in Yokohama now, to have our little chat."
"Thanks, Moka. I'm glad you agreed with me on this."
"You're right, and I'm happy knowing that you want to form a Blood Oath with me this afternoon. I'm not dreaming again, am I?"
"No, you're not dreaming, Moka. I honestly want us to do the right thing, like I told you earlier. And I believe this is the best way, so we can take the next step in our relationship. All I want is for us to always be happy, together."
"Geez, you smooth talker. If you keep talking like that, then I'm going to have a difficult time keeping my fangs in my mouth. But don't worry, Darling, I promise you I won't bite too hard," she said, followed with an adorable giggle.
"Oh would you look at that – another lame vampire joke."
…
After Tsukune had parked his silver sedan in a nearby parking lot, he and Moka walked towards The Shuzen Corporation's headquarters, located in the Minato Mirai Ward of Yokohama.
It was located conveniently near the Port of Yokohama, and the famous Cosmo World Amusement Park.
"Here we are, Darling."
He opened the glass door, and then motioned for her to enter, first.
"You are such a sweetheart and a real gentleman, Darling."
"Huh? Did you say something? Sorry, I guess I zoned out for a minute."
"Well, I don't blame you. My father can be a scary vampire when he wants to be. Not only that, but you're in love with his favorite daughter, have already seen her naked, and kissed her several times. Rumor also has it that he's somewhat overprotective, so I hope you've signed your last will and testament."
"What the heck, Moka? Are you trying to give me a heart attack?"
"No, of course not. I was only joking, because you zoned out."
"Geez, what am I going to do with you? Now's not the time to tease me."
"I'm sorry, Darling, I'm just trying to lighten the mood. I haven't seen my parents in five years, even though we always kept in touch, but I'm completely fine. I just hope that my father has mellowed out in his old age. The last thing I want him doing is scaring away the man I love."
"It's fine, Moka. I didn't mean it. I've dealt with cranky vampires in my line of work before, so as long as your mom's here, then I'm sure she can keep him in line. Now that I think about it, maybe I should've brought along a bottle of Suntory Hibiki Whiskey to loosen him up."
"Well, it's too late for that now, because the elevator's here. Let's go Darling, and meet the parents. Just be yourself like you always have, and you'll be fine."
"Thanks. I do feel a little better now."
…
After a very brief reunion with Moka's parents, Tsukune wanted to get the ball rolling, so to speak. Naturally, Issa and Akasha gladly accepted his blossoming relationship with Moka.
They were content, knowing that he had always been there for her, in the past, and knew that he'd always make sure she is well taken care of in the future. Now came the hard part, the Blood Oath Ceremony.
"I'm sorry! I can't do this," Moka cried out.
"What do you mean, Moka?"
"I can't – I don't want to hurt you, Tsukune. I can't do this. * sniffle *"
"Oh, Moka. Please, don't cry. Do you remember when I confessed that I love you?"
"Y-yes. That was the happiest moment in my life."
"And I also told you that I want to be with you forever. I meant all of that from the bottom of my heart. I decided that as soon as you confessed to me, Moka."
"Y-Yes… a-and I always want to be with you… * sniffle * Tsukune."
"And we've been the very best of friends for a very long time, haven't we?"
"Y-Yes… for twenty years now. I truly want to stay by your side, for the rest of my life. Ever since I was a little girl, my heart chose you. And before I even realized it, I fell madly in love with you. It's always been you, Tsukune, the entire time. And now, I don't want to be separated from you, ever again."
"I'm so glad that you've always been my best friend, Moka. And now, I know for a fact that I love you more than anything. No matter what happens, from this moment on, right now, my feelings for you will never change. Even if you cry, laugh, are sad, or tease me every day, the only thing that matters is that we always love... and respect each other. For as long as my heart beats, you're the only woman I'll ever love, Moka."
"Oh, my sweet and gentle Tsukune. I also love you so very, very much – and I always will. And I'll always do whatever I can, so we can both be happy, together."
Akasha cried her eyes out, and then hugged Issa.
"Now that's the girl I know and love. So, are you ready to do this now?"
She gently shook her head 'yes', wiped the tears from her eyes, and then softly smiled. Tsukune loosened his neck tie, and then unbuttoned the three top buttons of his white dress shirt. Next, she held his hands affectionately, and then focused on the task at hand.
"From this day onward, I shall forever be yours, and you shall forever be mine. With this Blood Oath, I, Moka Bloodriver, daughter of Issa Shuzen and Akasha Bloodriver, swear to you, Tsukune Aono, we will forevermore be together, and will be bound by our unbreakable bond."
"Do you, Tsukune Aono, accept our Blood Oath, with the all of the privileges and responsibilities it entails?"
"Yes."
"Do you desire to be bound to me, Moka Bloodriver, by an unbreakable bond?"
"Yes."
"And do you, Moka Bloodriver, accept our Blood Oath, with all of the privileges and responsibilities it entails?"
"Yes."
"Do you desire to be bound to me, Tsukune Aono, by an unbreakable bond?"
"Yes."
She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, lovingly kissed the right side of his neck, and then gently sunk her fangs into his flesh.
*~ Capa-chu!*
'Oh, my god, that feels so good. My sweet Moka. It did hurt a little bit, but now it's more like she's kissing my neck, and right in front of her parents. And to make matters worse, they haven't even said a word. I guess I worried for nothing."
* ~slurp ~ slurp ~slurp~ *
...
Numerous minutes later, Moka licked the spot where she bit him, which slightly resembled what's commonly referred as a "hickey" or a "love bite".
"Tsukune, are you feeling okay?"
"Why is the room spinning? I don't like this ride Pinky, so can I get off now?"
"Oh no, you're dizzy. Here, have a seat," she said, and then guided him over to a plush sofa.
"Are you alright, Tsukune-kun?" Issa asked as he walked over to him, his wife hot on his heels.
"Issa, can't you tell by his paleness, that she drank too much of his blood?" Akasha said.
"Oh my gosh, I drank too much? Oh no! I'm so sorry! It's the first time I ever did this, and it tasted much better than I ever expected. It was so delicious in fact, that I honestly couldn't help myself," Moka panicked, while she sat down next to her drink box.
"Well, that's to be expected, dear, being your first time. I'm just glad you didn't suck him dry. You always disliked blood transfusion bags your entire life, and now I have a suspicion that you may develop a dependency on his blood from now on. That is, up until the day he becomes like us. In other words, once he changes into a vampire, you'll have to go back to transfusion bags," Akasha explained.
"Mother, what do you mean by I may develop a dependency on my Darling's blood?"
"We'll get to that in a minute, Moka. You should've remembered all of this, so it can't be helped. We both know you've been head over heels in love with Tsukune-kun ever since you were children. But I do have some good news for you. Not only was your Blood Oath Ceremony successful, but you may have already gotten to the second stage of your… unique relationship," Issa added.
"Dear, what we're trying to say to you, is that there is a slim possibility that you may become... addicted to Tsukune-kun's blood from now on, because you truly love him. That's why you said you couldn't help yourself and that it was 'delicious'," Askasha explained.
"I see. So, what you're saying is, that there's a chance I may be dependent or addicted to my Darling's blood from now on."
"Yes. However, the odds are rather low," Akasha replied.
"Well then, if that's the case, I don't actually see a problem here," Moka said.
"Y-Yes, I did say that and you've always complained whenever you had a transfusion bag while growing up, dear. And you know that we need approximately one pint per month, until we fully mature, around the age of thirty. As long as you do your best to control your... natural instincts, and don't take more blood from him that's necessary to remain healthy, you'll be fine," Askasha explained.
"Okay, mother, thank you for explaining that to me. I'll do my best to remember that, no matter how delicious my Darling is. I-I meant to say, his blood. Yes, his yummy blood, indeed. Ah, now I really want to suck on him again~ it was so good~"
"You're welcome, my only daughter. It's your turn now, Issa."
"Oh, it's my turn to speak now? I completely forgot that you two would chat with each other for extended periods of time, without taking a break."
"Are you implying that I talk too much, my wonderful mate of mine?"
"Of course not. I was merely stating already-established facts. Now, where was I? Oh, yes. What I was trying to explain in regards to the second stage in your relationship. Normally, after a Blood Oath Ceremony, then the following one would be the Blood Bond, correct?" Issa said.
"Yes, that part I do recall. But what does that have to do with Tsukune and I, father? You also said that we may have… gotten to the second stage in our relationship, which you haven't explained yet."
"I am getting to that part. It wasn't uncommon back in the old days, for a vampire to fall in love with a human of the opposite sex, and then they would form a Blood Bond; that would be the second stage I mentioned earlier. That would also strengthen their relationship."
"Oh, that sounds so romantic, father."
"Yes, it is quite the epitome of love and romance with our race. The Blood Bond is also often referred to as a sort of a 'union' between a vampire and the one they turned."
"Ordinarily, the Blood Bond happens after the vampire gives their blood to the human they had fallen in love with. The third, and final stage, is that the human they had formed the Blood Bond with, drinks their vampire blood to fully become a vampire."
"Do you see where I'm going with this, Moka?" Issa asked with a grin.
"You should've remembered this Moka, and yet, your father's providing you with a lot of drive-by exposition, because this is surely information overload," Akasha commented.
"Oh, yes. I also remember learning about Blood Bonding. It's similar to being married, or mates, is that correct?"
"Yes, that's correct. So, it all boils down to this, my dear daughter. When you were partaking of the Blood Oath Ceremony with Tsukune-kun, I had sensed with my youkai, that you unintentionally gave him a small amount of your vampire blood," Issa explained with a smile.
"Congratulations, Moka and Tsukune-kun!" Akasha cried out, complete with a huge grin.
"Oh my god, that means we're mates now?!"
"Yes, my love-sick daughter, but only according to our vampire customs," Issa replied.
"We're mates?" Tsukune yelped.
…
"Darling, are you okay?" Moka asked, while she remained seated near him.
"….."
"Moka dear, perhaps he's trying to process all of this, despite the fact that he's a vampire expert," Akasha said.
"Your mother's right, Moka. Neither one of us expected this outcome, this soon. But I'm most certain he'll be perfectly fine with this unexpected development, even though it was only a minute amount of your blood – the Blood Bond did occur. And knowing you like we do, you're quite happy," Issa stated.
"* sigh * Yes, you're both right. This is what I've always wanted, ever since we confessed to each other, and now, we're getting to know each other better as adults."
"Your happiness is most important, Moka, and we're happy for you," Issa added.
"Issa, let's leave these lovebirds to themselves so they can talk about this in private. And Moka, dear, if you need any more advice, please feel free to call me at any time," Akasha said.
"And Tsukune-kun, I know that you'll do the honorable thing when the time is right. We're trusting you to take care of our daughter from now on," Issa said.
Moka sat up, and then quickly gave her mother a warm hug.
"Thanks, mom. That really means a lot to me," she said.
"You're my only daughter, and all I want is for you to be happy with the man you love. Like your father said, all of this is about you," Akasha said.
…
After her parents left the pair alone, Moka merely sat on the sofa, and held Tsukune's left hand. He still hadn't uttered a single word, and had a blank look across his face.
"Darling? Are you alright? I know a lot's happened today. Please, say something my love. Anything," she said, followed with a sigh.
Without a word said, he wrapped his arms around her shoulders, and then pulled her into a loving hug.
"My sweet Moka."
"Oh! Darling, are you alright? I was so worried about you, because you had zoned out again."
"Yes, I'm alright, so thank you for worrying. I was just thinking too much again, like I often do. To be honest, ever since you returned to Japan, you're all I've ever thought about, pretty much, nonstop."
"Oh, Darling, that's so like you. But please, try to give that brain of yours a rest. After all, we're Pinky and the Brain ~right?"
"That's right, Pinky. Anyway, I already know about the Blood Oath... and the eventual Blood Bond, but I wasn't expecting that last part to happen so soon," he said.
"Well, yes, the Blood Bond happened between us, because your blood was the best I ever had, and now I may become addicted… w-what I meant to say, was, I may be dependent on you from now on, my sweet Tsukune."
"But don't get the wrong idea, Moka, I'm glad we have a special bond. No matter what happens from now on, I'll always love you, and be by your side. And I'm okay if you want to depend on me more, from now on."
"I'm so happy because our bond is unbreakable. From this moment, all I am, including my body ~ is all yours, and yours alone. You captured my heart, and I feel so blessed to have you in my life. I truly, truly love you, my darling Tsukune."
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