The Servamp of Fear (A Servamp Spin-off Story)

Chapter 26 New Clothes (edited)

"What happened in here before Licht and I came in?" Lawless looked at Rose with a serious expression, "How bad did he hurt you." "Lawless..." "answer the question." Rose rubbed her neck and looked down to her lap. "it hurts only a little bit. I'll be fine." She looked up at him with a blank expression, but he could see right through it. She was wearing a mask to cover up how she truly felt. After many years of being around people, lawless could read people almost like open books. "you're lying...tell the truth."

"It's just...The way he acted...it was almost animal-like. He kissed me like he was a hungry animal...and then he tried to take advantage of me..." Lawless looked at Rose than to her neck. "that's what happens when a Servamp claims what they believe is theirs." "e-excuse me?" Hyde groaned and pointed to her neck, "the mark that Tsubaki just left was an act of greed. He wanted you all to himself. So, he bit your neck and drank your blood. The mark shows that you're his and only his. It's like an animal marking their territory. He claimed you as his property. that was his vampire instincts kicking in." "b-but I-I'm no one's property..." Rose looked down at her lap, tears threatened to spill out onto her lap. "Tsubaki and I are not even a couple."

"Hey, hey, hey don't cry anymore...Listen, how about I take you out, so you can get your mind off things. I was going to tell you this just a moment ago before I walked in on...that. Licht is having a concert tomorrow. It's a charity ball and Licht invited everyone." Smiling Lawless put his hand on Rose's shoulder, "anyways, I think it would be a good idea if I take you shopping for a new outfit, a dress for the concert, and just maybe, I could even buy you some lunch." "b-but I've never been shopping...and I can't let you buy clothes for me. that's not right..." Quickly Rose was shushed by a finger pressed against her coral lips "it's my treat Rose, and besides after what happened between you and Tsubaki I think it would be best that you get away from this place for a while to get your mind off things. You've also been stressed over our problems. its time someone returns the favor and pampers you for a change. Now, come m'lady! For we must find you a beautiful gown to wear for tomorrow evening."

Rose smiled at the Servamps eagerness. "You're a great friend Hyde." "heh, I know. I bet you're glad you met me!" "And you're also full of yourself." "yah, I know, wait!- HEY!"