A Twisted World

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Yet again, I pack my belongings. I'll leave my bag here in case I don't get in. Also it would be kind of awkward to lug it in with me.

I change out of my battle suit into a purple tank top, some workout shorts, and black thigh socks.

"Tsukiyama!" I yell as I wander the halls. There wasn't much to be packed since I left a lot in my bag.

"I'm in the living room!" He calls back.

I quickly slide down the banister.

"You in here?" I ask as I walk in the room.

"Yeah, come sit with me." He says as he sets down his book and coffee.

"So... You nervous?" He asks.

I shrug my shoulders. "Kind of. But, if I'm not good enough, then there's always another. And if I'm not good enough for any of those, I could always start my own group."

"That's true."

We sit in silence for a few moments before Tsukiyama speaks again.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" He asks quietly.

"N-no.." I say angrily, images of Finn flashing in my brain.

"So, would you mind if I did... This?" He whispers.

"Do wh-" I ask as I turn to face him, my words abruptly cut off by his sweet, gentle lips.

I close my eyes and I feel every memory of Finn set fire.

Tsukiyama presses his hands to my cheeks and gently wipes the wisps of hair away.

"That was nice." I smile gently as he pulls away. "Hey, come here and we can do it again."

I sit on my knees and I use his tie to pull him into the same position, making him suddenly tower over me.

"Get up here, you!" He says playfully as he gently lifts me so I'm standing on my knees. He's still a bit taller.

He slowly leans forward and I feel myself become electrocuted with happiness. I've never kissed anyone before and I'm so glad it's him.

"Kat-kun." He mumbles. He's never called me that before.

Suddenly, he slides off my lips and goes for my cheek, then my jaw, and starts kissing my neck.

"Where are you going?" I ask, feeling uncomfortable.

I feel him take a deep gasp. Then suddenly, his teeth pierce my skin.

I don't scream and thrash, I don't gasp and hit. I merely sit there. It doesn't even hurt. I think back to what Uta said.

He must have an addiction... I think sadly as I watch his purple locks fall out of place.

He doesn't have his jacket on, so I return the favor.

I feel him chuckle into my shoulder. "Kat, you are really something."

I gnaw on his flesh, refusing to swallow. It tastes so sweet and light.

"Kat, I can't swallow! Every time I bite, you instantly regenerate and refill my mouth before I can pull away." Tsukiyama whines.

I pull away from him and I spit the flesh into his nearly empty coffee cup.

"Tsukiyama-San.." I say sadly as I gently brush his hair back into place.

Hearing my words, he goes limp. As he looks up to face me, his eyes fill with tears.

"I've done it again, haven't I?" He asks shamefully, already knowing my answer.

"It's okay, it's not your-" I start to say before he interrupts.

"Not my fault?! I just started to eat the girl I like a lot! I just ate my friend! I just ate you! Now, you'll leave me. Just like everyone else. You have to leave me, I'm not safe. I can't smell something as delicious as you, and not lose it! I'm a monster!" He screams as he beats his couch.

I grab his arms and I push him so he's laying on the couch and I'm on top of him.

"It's okay if you're a monster," I say. I reveal my hideous eyes. "I am too."

Before he can say anything, I lean down and I press my lips against his, our blood mingling together. The idea of tasting myself makes me feel like vomiting, but I can really only taste Tsukiyama. His eyes go wide as they turn back to black and red, and he struggles underneath me.

"Hey," I whisper, "stay with me."

His body goes limp as he squeezes his eyes. I let myself gently fall onto him and I lay down on his chest.

"I think once you're gone I'm gonna hide away in here for a while." He says finally. "I need to learn some self-control. I might hurt you if I don't."

I stay silent. He's right.

"Can I at least see you?" I ask.

He chuckles ruefully. "Don't you understand what I'm saying?"

"Oh.." I mumble.

"I'll text you and call you, though.." He says.

"Then why can't I see you in person?" I ask again.

"Your scent. It's like another ghoul I know. He is going to be my ultimate meal, you know." He finishes with a sigh and a smile.

"Yeah, that's a fantasy you should drop." I say teasingly as I poke his shoulder.

His eyes widen and he aggressively shakes his head.

"Okay, okay!" I shout defensively.

"I'm going to go up to bed." Tsukiyama says quickly as he gets up and gathers up his book, foregoing the spitty mug. As he starts to leave, he suddenly walks back and hesitantly kisses my cheek.

"Sleep well, Kat. Good luck tomorrow." He blushes.

"You too." I say.

I rush upstairs into my room and dive into bed.