A few days after I provided that little info to Amanda, she hasn't come near me. Whether that's a good thing or not will depend on the outcome of her investigation. I'm hoping it'll end soon so I can stop worrying about it, but die-hard reporters never give up so easily. They were honestly a pain with their need to know the whole truth about the recent gossip that's buzzing through society's ears.
What made it worse was I had no one to talk to about it. Sure I had my precious Kanato, but I didn't want to get him involved. He already hated that I killed the skank; asking him might drive him away again. It was my problem and I would deal with it...somehow. Maybe I should get a stuffed animal to confide in? Maybe I could say I got Teddy a friend! Would that make him happy?
I was giggling at the thought as I started thinking about what stuffed animal to buy. Teddy was a bear, so maybe an animal that had a good relationship with bears? Or...maybe an animal that was weaker than the bear and could become it's food. It would be just like how Kanato and I are! What do bears eat besides natural growing foods and fish? I'd have to look into it.
As I walked, I bumped into someone. More specifically, Amanda herself. She was writing in a notebook, per usual. I smiled as I picked it up for her. She must have been super focused on what she was writing to have missed me coming toward her. She was usually super alert.
"Hey Amanda, how's the story coming?" I asked with a smile. "Did my info help? It was just a rumor going around, so I have no idea so useful it really was." I added with a slight pout.
"Oh...um...yeah, she does have motive." Amanda said, though she seemed nervous. Some would even say fidgety, and that never happened to her. Girl was known to have nerves of steel. "After a few days of research...I'm going to confront her after classes today."
"Oh really? That sounds amazing! I hope it goes well for you." I encouraged with a smile.
"Did you want to come with?" She offered, though she still looked nervous. "You're the one who got me the lead."
"Oh, I would love to! But unfortunately, I'm going shopping for a friend for Teddy." I said, though I'm pretty sure I was blushing. Thinking of Teddy made me think of who he belonged to. Oh...how I want to belong to Kanato! "Ah, speaking of, do you know if bears eat other animals? Just so I don't get what bears prey after by mistake."
Amanda seemed to stall at that, but she quickly recovered. Seemed like she got over whatever she was nervous about. "Hm...well, bears don't normally kill other animals, besides fish. But they do eat carrion and other meat already killed by other animals. Kinda like free game?" She said, thinking about it. "If you wanted something the bear wouldn't eat, you'd be out of luck since it seems they eat almost anything."
"Oh, alright. Then I'll just get a bunny then." I said with a sigh. The bear actually sounds impressive! Respect for Teddy. "I'll see you tomorrow Amanda! Tell me how it goes?" I said as I walked away, waving my goodbyes. She waved back before heading back down the hallway.
I hummed happily before I ran into Kanato, who was looking rather angry. But why-oh no. I was so caught up with my stuffed bunny mission and Amanda that I forgot I was supposed to meet him! How could I forget the important after school meet-up with my dark prince? "Oh...hey Kanato-kun..." I muttered, adding the additional -kun after his name to hopefully soften the blow.
It didn't. "(F/N), where have you been? Teddy and I have been waiting for forever for you!" He snarled, grabbing my wrist and pulling me into the closest empty classroom. "Lunch is almost over now so we can't drink our fill!"
I was about to try and calm him, but he didn't give me a chance. He sank his fangs into my exposed neck and drank deep gulps of my blood. Teddy was pressed between us and I was being pushed against the door. I couldn't even make a sound at his sudden and hurtful action, but soon the pain transformed into pleasure as it always did. But the pleasure didn't last long, for as soon as it began, he pulled away. And as soon as he finished, he left me to fall against the door in a confused, lightheaded mess.
I stayed there until maybe a minute before the bell signaling the start of afternoon classes. I headed toward my classroom and just sat there in a dazed, unfocused shell of who I was. No one bothered me the rest of the day, even when it was supposed to be my turn to be called on. I didn't mind though, it gave me time to think. About Kanato, why he was mad. Why he was as mad as he was. Sure I was late, but I've been late a couple times before. He at least listened to way before. What changed?
I finally came to when the final bell rang. I stood up, grabbing my bag and bolting from the room. The way Kanato was acting, I was sure he would head straight home to confide in Teddy. I've only seen him this mad once, and that's what he did. No warning, just left with his brothers. Not like I could complain, I was just a meaningless doll to him that provided him with the blood he needed to stay alive. I came to terms with that fact as long as I could continue to be beside him when no other girl could.
As I passed by the lingering students who didn't want to go to club or home just yet, I thought about how nice it might be to have friends. Normal ones who didn't use me for anything I had. But that wasn't possible, so I quickly pushed that thought aside. All I needed was Kanato, even if all he did was use me.
I was about to leave when I heard my demonic angel's laugh. My interest was peaked and I followed it to the side of the building. There was my beloved, standing in front of another girl, almost pinning her to the wall. Teddy was in one arm while his other arm was just slightly above her jet black head. His adorable, crazed smile was highlighted on his face as he leaned closer to this unknown girl. He leaned into her neck and I heard the gasp of pain and the slight sound of swallowing to know what was going on.
He had found another girl.
I felt tears form and fall as I burned this girl's appearance into my mind. I'd figure out who she was later. For now, I had to leave. I took off toward the gate as the tears began to sting against the wind as it rushed past my face. My heart hurt more than when my favorite pet died. My love...betrayed me.
When I was closer to home than school, I turned into an alleyway and slide down the wall. I broke out into a sob, my cries louder than the vehicles that were driving past. Passerbys stopped and stared but did nothing to help. Just watched until they fulfilled whatever weird quota we humans had for watching the suffering of others, then went on with their lives.
After what felt like hours of crying, I stood and walked to the nearest toy shop. I was going to buy a bunny afterall. But...did I want a defenseless, easily tortured creature such as a rabbit? Why not a wolf? Or even a lioness? A strong female that could overpower the male. That could show him. He'd regret cheating on me...but no...I didn't want to hurt him.
I would hurt her.
I would kill her for what she's done. She was just getting in our way. I grabbed a black bunny and smiled. She was perfect. I put her in an outfit that would complement Teddy's, even an eyepatch on the right eye. I paid for her and headed straight home where I went to my room where I laid on my bed, holding her above me.
"Hm...what should I name you, huh?" The asked the stuffed toy, her ears drooping almost to where they were touching my face. "Something that fits with Teddy, for sure. But also suitable for a rabbit, don't ya think? So...how about just plain Bunny? That's cute right?"
The stuffed toy just watched me with her one beady little eye. She just stared, but I ended up giving her a voice. A voice in my head. Bunny? That's beautiful! Way better than Teddy at least.
I laughed and hugged Bunny close. "You're right Bunny. It is better than Teddy. But you can't say that in front of Kanato since he's the one who named the pathetic excuse for bear."
Speaking of, what was he doing with that whore today? I thought you were the only one he took blood from.
"That's what I thought too, but it seems we were wrong." I said with a sigh, rolling over onto my side and setting Bunny beside me. "What should we do about it? I want to get rid of her for good, but Kanato doesn't like it when I kill people. I don't want him to hate me."
Then make it look like a suicide.
"A suicide? But how? She won't just willingly kill herself just because I ask her to."
Of course not! So drug her like you drugged the teacher, but nothing quite so deadly. Just enough to influence her to hang herself. Or, even better, bleed to death by cutting her wrists. A bit of irony since your beloved Kanato seems to prefer her blood over yours now.
I laughed as I rolled back onto my back. "Bunny, you're a genius, you know that? Spill that pretty crimson blood everywhere so he won't even think about touching it! And I even know where to get the drug we'll need!"
Of course you do. From your druggie of an uncle. Shouldn't be all that hard. He's an idiot. All men are-
"-save for Kanato-kun." I finsihed for her, squealing in delight. Bunny was definitely the best decision I have made in awhile. The rest of the night, I laughed along with Bunny, causing my parents worry when I heard them outside the door. But who cared? I had the perfect plan and a best friend now! What could be so wrong with that?
