My Vampires

Chapter 12

I'd only met him once that snowy day, but I hadn't stopped thinking of him since. Now the sweet scent of spring led me to him...

Crimson-eyed Man
"......"

I saw a cart filled with flowers, and there he was beside it. Finally! I walked over to him and his crimson gaze slowly turned towards me.

Crimson-eyed Man
"I knew you'd find me again."

Kira
"What?"

Crimson-eyed Man
'I'd been hoping to see you again ever since that snowy day. I thought maybe if I kept wishing, I'd find you." "Thank you for making my wish come true."

He had such a happy smile on his face I was speechless for a moment, but then regained my composure.

Kira
"I've been searching for you ever since, too." "You gave me that huge bouquet but I never got the chance to thank you."

What can I give him to show my appreciation? I looked into my shopping bag and saw a bottle of wine. No, no... I bought that for le Comte and Lennon to enjoy! After thinking about it for a while, I pulled out a package of strawberries I'd bought earlier.

Kira
"I'm sorry... This isn't nearly enough to repay you, but it's all I have at the moment."

Crimson-eyed Man
"......"

Kira
"Um...?"

Crimson-eyed Man
"......"

Did I offend him by giving him such a silly present?

Kira
"Never mind..."

Crimson-eyed Man
"Are you sure I can have them? Thank you. love strawberries."

He very carefully took the package and smiled at me. I felt my heart grow warm and I giggled.

Kira
"Hehe..."

Crimson-eyed Man
"What is it? Did I say something amusing?"

Kira
"I'm sorry. You just have such a happy smile on your face. I'm glad you like it."

I haven't been able to forget about that sad look on his face the first day I saw him. That's right--I wanted to see him again so that he might smile. I felt so content right now. He gently reached out and touched my hand.

Crimson-eyed Man
"May I take you away with me, then?"

Kira
"Take me away with you?!"

Crimson-eyed Man
"Yes. It would be a shame to eat these delicious strawberries alone. Come eat them with me." "I know a place with a beautiful view."

Oh, that's what he meant... I thought he meant it in a different way...

Kira
"Sure, of course! But first-"

Crimson-eyed Man
"Hm?'

I glanced over at the people lining up to buy flowers. He smiled softly.

Crimson-eyed Man
"Ahaha. I'm sorry, everyone. I got carried away." "Hey, can you wait a few minutes for me?"

I nodded and he gave me a relieved smile, then reached towards his cart of colorful flowers. His soft silver hair almost seemed translucent in the sunlight, blown gently by the wind. Oh! That reminds me.

Kira
"There is one thing I need to ask you first."

Crimson-eyed Man
"Hm?"

Kira
"What's your name?"

A huge smile spread across his face.

Crimson-eyed Man
"Vlad" "What's yours?"

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Vlad's POV
The world was so beautiful again today. It was hard to believe that every second that passed brought it closer and closer to destruction.