Diabolik Soulmates

~Chapter 13~

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A very Merry Christmas to all my Dialovers! Hope you all got some amazing presents and had a great Christmas day! The photo up top is of what Reika wears later on in the chapter. Now, I give to you, the glorious gift of a new chapter! HOORAY

Enjoy!

Reika's POV:

My eyes feel heavy and my vision is blurred, as I stare endlessly at the millions of black words printed upon a cream coloured page. Twice already have I read this book all the way from the beginning to the end, but still he insists I haven't extracted enough information from it to suit his desire. So, to avoid any harm, I do as he wishes, even if I hate being so submissive because I'm afraid of the outcome. But what more can one small child do against this all powerful man?

Allowing my eye lids to close briefly, I let myself relax for just a moment, but am rudely awakened as soon as I do so. Snapping open my eyes in shock, a searing pain erupts from my left cheek, accompanied by an echoing 'slap'. Even though it hurts gravely, I manage to keep a straight face and must restrain myself from giving him a dirty look, or the punishment would be even more severe. Looking up slowly, his entire presence radiates anger and strikes fear in those who are near, like me for instance.

"Falling asleep while studying? What a disgrace you are for disobeying my orders" His voice booms.

Lifting his hand once more, the back of it slams painfully into my other cheek, the force of it knocking me from my chair and roughly into the dark, marble floor. Lying uselessly, curled up on the floor for protection and shielding my body from any further attacks he may attempt.

"Pathetic" His voice echoes.

As I suspected, his foot connects harshly in between my abdomen and my ribs, making me wince and exhale in pain. This will most likely leave a large bruise, maybe even a few broken ribs, with his enhanced strength, it's certainly possible.

His loud footsteps clack across the marble, ringing throughout my mind and waking me from my slumber.

Jolting up in bed, the arms encircled around me are tugged away as the owner of them stirs next to me. My hitched breathing increases, as I hold my head in my hands in an attempt to calm myself down. Hearing a tired sigh beside me, I drop my hands from my face and stare at a half asleep Reiji. Even though he stares at me with slight concern, his eyes are half lidded as he tries to figure out the current situation and wake up at the same time. Must be too much for even him to handle, because I would almost be laughing at how puzzled he looks.

Slowly, I lower my hand down to his cheek and very gently brush away a loose strand of his ash coloured hair, before lowering my hand further down his face and stroking his untarnished, pale skin.

"What troubles you, Reika?" He questions with worry.

"It's nothing to concern yourself with" I reply, my face remaining stony and serious.

Getting up from the bed, I neatly rearrange the sheets, grab some fresh undergarments and clothes and head to the nearest bathroom, which I recall encountering on our first night here, when we were running for our lives. Quickly removing my clothes, I step into the shower and start the soothingly hot water.

Letting the droplets run down my body, I scrub away the grime that has been building since yesterday with some blossom scented body wash. After thoroughly cleansing myself all over, I stop the water flow and hop out of the shower, securing a fluffy white towel over my body to dry myself off. Putting on my new undergarments and clothes, I return to Reiji's room once more.

Opening the door, I witness Reiji sitting in his chair and curtly sipping his tea while enjoying its fragrant aroma. Noticing my presence, he returns his cup gently to the plate and gestures for me to sit opposite him.

"Come, sit" He instructs, and I willingly oblige.

Seating myself comfortably in the plush chair, I watch as Reiji very carefully pours another cup of his special, sweet-scented brew. Handing over the filled cup, I nod in gratitude before taking a small sip of the tea.

"Would you mind explaining your little 'mishap', this morning?" He enquires politely.

"I was hoping to avoid that question" Placing my cup back down lightly.

"It wasn't a question, it was an order" His gaze hardens, but I remain unfazed by his immature attempts at extracting the truth from me through fear and intimidation.

I lived in fear most of my life, so now I refuse to act helpless and vulnerable.

Reaching down for my tea again, my hand is forcibly gripped by Reiji's own gloved one, making me look at him with a warning look that I am not in the mood for his acts of dominance. After shooting him the angered glare, his own eyes narrow as his grip tightens intensely in my wrist, making me wince in pain as he continues to dig into my flesh. Surprisingly, he tugs my wrist forward and smells it tenderly, specifically dragging his nose along the vein for a better whiff.

"My tea is nothing compared to your enticing scent" He mumbles into my skin.

Without any warning, he sinks his fangs into my wrist and sucks the sweet liquids pouring from the wound his harsh grip left behind. After a couple of gulps, he pulls away gently so he doesn't harm me but also keeps the blood from flowing out of the wound. Licking his lips, he releases my wrist from his death grip as I massage the raw flesh immediately.

Rising from his seat, he strides over to my side and cups my cheek softly, even when I flinch away, he uses a stronger grip as he steadies my chin with his palm. Staring longingly into the depths of my eyes, I can't even believe the words that spill from his mouth.

"I..apologise for my actions, they were uncalled for" He apologises.

Leaning his face down close to mine, he continues his heartfelt speech.

"I'm afraid you're just too irresistible sometimes, it seems your scent is just so..." He trails off.

Pressing his lips softly onto mine, he steals my first sweet kiss, as I feel both of us smile into the kiss.

"Overwhelming"

All done!

I hope everyone had or has a great Christmas! Joy and love to all my fellow Dialovers!

So long fellow fangirls/fanboys! Until next time!

XXX

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