It had been a few weeks since I last saw Shu. His brothers are always around, harassing me because of Laito, and I’m forced to constantly hide from them and Laito's fangirls. The harassment happens so often now; it feels weird when they leave me alone. It just became my normal day to day life. I’m the target that everyone enjoys picking on, and a few of the previous targets actually came to thank me for making their lives easier before they also began their assaults.
I was hiding in one of the empty classrooms during lunch, a common occurrence. They kept running past the door, yelling at everyone, and trying so hard to find me. It was insane, but I did find it somewhat enjoyable. I couldn’t believe that not even one of them thought to look inside the classrooms. Really, what kind of idiots are they? I laughed quietly to myself as I thought about it, but soon felt my eyelids grow heavy. It had been exhausting, running from them night after night, and I barely got any sleep for fear that one of them will find where I live and target me there too. I soon fell asleep in my little hidden corner of the empty classroom, hoping the door wouldn't open as I did so.
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After what I assumed to be a few hours later, I awoke in a bed. It confused me. I was pretty sure I had fallen asleep in the classroom, so how had I ended up here? It's not like the nurse's office was any safer since the nurse, a Laito fan, was also targeting me. Luckily though, it didn't seem like she was there, so I got up and headed for the door. I didn't know how long it would be until she was back.
When I opened the door, there was somebody there. I quickly began to panic and back up, shutting my eyes tight so I wouldn't have to look at my assumed attacker. I had been caught and cornered, so I could only wait and let them do what they wanted.
They didn't attack. They seemed to chuckle actually; at least, I think that’s what I heard. "Jumpy...aren't we?" He asked. I knew that voice from somewhere. I opened my eyes and almost sagged to the floor in relief.
"Shu," I said with relief, joy even. The boys of this school were safer to be around, but they would still attack if the girls were around. Shu was the only one I assumed wouldn't do something. "Hi."
He gave me a tired smile as he walked in and closed the door behind him. "Are you feeling better now?"
"Huh?" What was he talking about, feeling better? Why would he...oh. "Are you the one who carried me here?"
He simply nodded as he sat on one of the beds, letting out a yawn as he did so. It almost made me laugh, seeing him be so relaxed, but I resisted the temptation. I didn't want to anger quite possibly the only person who wouldn't attack me.
"Thanks, but you shouldn't have done that. The nurse hates me too. I would rather not be in here when she is." I said with a tired sigh. It had felt great to sleep, yes, but now I just wanted to sleep more. Looking at the time though, I couldn't. School would be over soon and that meant my daily run of fear. It was when I would race out of the building, hopefully before anyone caught me.
Shu only stared at me with tired eyes as I fidgeted. He seemed to know I didn't want to go back to class. He also seemed to know I was still tired by how he gestured me over. I couldn't refuse, though, for some weird reason, and I found myself sitting on his lap, my head on his shoulder. "You can sleep...if you want," He said as he rubbed my back. "I know it's been hard on you."
"But...School's about to end...I need to get ready to leave..." I said, though I didn't sound every convincing. I knew that he wasn't one to care for other people, so I knew that I shouldn't fight him too much. Also, he was really comfortable and I could feel myself slipping into the world of sleep, even as I protested.
"It's fine. I'll take you home," He said as he looked at the clock himself. "I'll also talk to my brothers." He added, though I don't know if it was real or if I was just imagining it since it was so soft. I didn't care. I gave up my battle and fell back asleep.
Thankfully, tomorrow started the weekend, so it meant that I would have two days to stay inside, and not be abused or tormented for what I said. Just the thought of it was bliss to me.
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When I woke up once more, I was in my bed and it was bright out. I had actually slept almost all night, like a normal person. But...I couldn't keep doing that. It was hard enough to transition from sleeping during the night to sleeping during the day when I started high school. I didn't know if I could do it again.
But, since I was up... I got up and headed downstairs to the kitchen. I was starving! I grabbed a poptart and headed for the living room as my coffee brewed. It would take a few minutes, but I could wait. I was about to start feasting on the frosted pastry when I noticed Shu sleeping on my couch, which made me jump slightly.
I set my poptart down and walked over to him. He looked so peaceful... I shouldn't wake him. I'd ask why he was here when he woke up. He had done so much for me, so I didn't want to be rude. I grabbed my late day snack and headed back to the kitchen to wait for my coffee to finish.
As I finished my first poptart, I poured myself a cup of coffee and added a few sugars. I knew I shouldn't be drinking it, but it was the only thing in the house that was actually drinkable. I mean, you try drinking a protein shake that tasted like metal and blood... I think my dad cuts himself every time he makes one... At least, I'm hoping that’s the case.
I was almost finished with my second tart when Shu stumbled in. He looked as confused as I felt when I saw him. "Where am I?" He questioned.
"Well, that’s an easy question, which has an equally easy answer. You happen to be in my house. Though the sister to your question, why you are here, is bound to be at least a bit more interesting. It doesn’t seem that we will ever truly know however," I stated as I put the last delicious bite in my mouth. "Do you like coffee?" I asked as I finished chewing.
"No..." He looked at me for the longest time before walking over. "I'm fine with this." He said as he tilted my head to the side and bit down. I gasped as I dropped my mug. It felt like my blood was being taken from me as the sounds of Shu gulping something down could be heard on my right. There...there was no way...
We stayed like that for what felt like an eternity until he pulled away. He wiped his mouth as he stared at where he bit, and I couldn't help but notice the blood at his lips. I would have ran to the other side of the room, if only for the fact that I was as dizzy as I was when I got off one of those spinning rides at the fair. I had only made it a few steps before my legs gave out. I had assumed I was going to hit the floor, but I felt a pair of arms catch me and pull me back up. "Careful. You'll get cut if you fall," Shu breathed into my ear. I shiver and, using all the strength that remained in my body, I pushed him away. Yeah, I ended up falling, but I didn't want to be in his arms.
"You... What are you?" I questioned through my blurring mind.
"Just your average vampire," He said as he kneeled down. "And you, (Y/N), are delicious." A smile painted over his features. It looked almost unnatural on him.
"Oh..." Was all I could muster before I collapsed. I only slept that day, but so much had happened. It was strange though, just as I had categorized it as my average day, this happened. It made me wonder what would happen later. What would happen to my life?!?!
