No Warmth

Chapter 6- A Gun Shot in the Night

Akari followed Rima and Senri into the garden. She saw a few rose bushes covered in red roses.

Takuma noticed the trio and rushed to their side. "I am so glad the three of you came. I was beginning to think that you guys weren't going to show up," he pouted.

"Did you really think we'd miss your birthday party?" Rima chided.

"I took a while getting ready, so that's why we were late," Akari said.

Takuma looked Akari up and down. "You look lovely, so I'll forgive you."

"Since I didn't know that today was your birthday, I am going to improvise with your gift. Do you have a favorite flower?" Akari asked.

"I find all flowers beautiful. Did you know Kaname's favorite flower is the red rose? Thus, this garden only has red roses."

"I was asking for your favorite flower," Akari sighed.

"I also like red roses though." Takuma said.

"Fine. This is my gift to you, Takuma." Akari envisioned the roses sprouting up from the grass and in seconds they were surrounded by red roses.

"Thank you for making the garden even prettier than before," Takuma smiled.

"I would have bought you a book if I had known ahead of time."

"I think your gift was good enough," Takuma laughed.

In the next moment, Akari felt other vampires behind her. She looked over her shoulder and saw a couple of night class girls standing behind her.

Takuma glanced at Akari and then winked at her. Then, he turned to Senri and Rima. "Alright, let's go get some snacks guys." Then, he put his arms around Rima and Senri and led them away.

"I can't believe Takuma just ditched me," Akari thought as she turned to face the two girls behind her.

"Is that your gift Akari?" A girl with brown ringlets and green eyes asked.

"Yes. I can manipulate plants and flowers." Akari explained.

"It is a lovely gift, and it is proof that you are a noble like us." A girl with short blonde hair and green eyes said.

"Mei has a water ability and I can transform into someone if I touch them." The girl with the brown ringlets grabbed Mei's hand and transformed into her. "However, I cannot copy their gifts."

"Wow, those sound like interesting abilities." Akari said.

"Thanks." The girl with brown ringlets grinned. "You're an interesting person too, Akari! I'm sure some of the guys in our class think so too but don't approach you because of Lord Kaname. On that note, what is your relationship with Lord Kaname?" 

"That's enough Aoi, you're going to make Akari uncomfortable." Mei turned to Akari and smiled. "You'll have to excuse Aoi, she can be a bit much sometimes."

"Hmph!" Aoi crossed her arms over her chest. "You say this now, but later on you'll investigate this matter yourself."

"There is nothing going on between the Dorm President and me. The only reason he's been looking out for me is because a mutual friend asked him to." Akari said.

"Oh, was that all? That makes sense because he is someone most can only admire from afar. He's like someone that belongs to everyone but belongs to no one at the same time. Let's admire him from afar together, Akari," Aoi gushed.

Akari's eye twitched. "I think I'll pass."

"I am glad you are not expecting anything, Aoi. I mean you don't stand a chance when not even Ruka has managed to capture his heart," Mei chuckled. "Also, please do not squeal like that while using my appearance."