The next morning, Akari was sitting at the table in the garden when the butler approached her.
"Lady Akari, your guests have arrived." He said and stepped aside.
Ayano entered the garden followed by Ayato.
"Thank you for bringing them, Eustace." Akari said.
Eustace bowed and then left the garden.
Akari turned to look at the siblings. "I'm glad both of you came. Please take a seat and feel free to help yourselves to any of the pastries on the table."
Ayato sat down without a word.
"Thank you." Ayano sat down beside Ayato. "It's nice to see you again, Akari. I have to admit I was a little surprised when you asked me to bring my brother along."
"I'm aware that you two are in need of a job. I asked Hanabusa to help you in your job search, and he wishes to meet you two." Akari placed an envelope on the table and slid it over to the siblings. "Just show this letter to the staff when you get to the Aido residence, and you'll be able to see him without a problem."
"I appreciate your help, but I would like to keep working for Lady Asami. I want to continue to support her especially after everything that happened with her uncle." Ayano smiled wryly.
"I understand." Akari smiled. "I should have discussed this with you beforehand."
"I'm sure this will help Ayato find a job though, so we're both grateful!" Ayano picked up the envelope and placed it in Ayato's hands.
Akari spoke after a few seconds. "I also wanted to tell you the truth."
Ayano raised an eyebrow. "Why do you look so ominous?"
Ayato looked at the envelope in his hands.
"I approached you with ulterior motives once I learned you worked for Lord Shiki, Ayano. He sent an assassin after me ten years ago, and he assisted Rido in hurting my parents too. I wanted to gain information from you to find Lord Shiki's weakness." Akari explained. "At least, that was my original plan...I ended up spending time with you because I enjoyed your company."
"I see." Ayano remarked.
"Are you disappointed in me?" Akari asked.
"I am a little disappointed, but I'm glad you told me." Ayano smiled. "Moreover, I don't think your kindness was an act. You said you wanted information from me, but you didn't ask about my lord even though you had plenty of opportunities to."
That's because I got the information I needed from Ayato. Akari thought.
"You also wouldn't have looked for job opportunities for me if you didn't care." Ayano added.
"So...can we still keep in touch?" Akari asked.
"Of course." Ayano began to eat the fruit tart on her plate. "This tart is really good."
Akari smiled. "You can take any treats you like."
"I will." Ayano turned to Ayato. "You've been so quiet, Ayato. I almost forgot you were here too."
"I just didn't have anything to say." Ayato said.
"You should eat some of the snacks now because I'm not sharing any of the ones I take home." Ayano reminded.
"I can always just take one when you're not around." Ayato deadpanned.
"I'm going to hide them and keep count!" Ayano huffed.
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No Warmth
FanfictionAfter Akari was separated from her family as a child, she is taken in and raised by a human family. Ten years later, she attends Cross Academy seeking to find clues on her origins and vampire family's whereabouts. She also hopes to learn more about...
