HOLTON slowly opened his eyes. He scratched it to make his eyesight clear. He sat up and was surprised to see Haruki sitting beside him. “Hi! How long have you been there?”
“I’ve been here since the time you fell asleep.”
His forehead wrinkled. “Wait, you’re in your room that time, right?”
“I don’t have a room here.” she blandly answered.
“Wait, Haruki? Are you okay?”
“I am okay.”
“Do you have any problem?”
“I have since the very first night you had bitten me.”
He looked down. The brightness in his eyes disappeared. She hasn’t forgotten it yet. “I’m sorry about that…” he mumbled.
“I will only accept that if you return my body.”
His head snapped to her direction. That’s the time he noticed that she’s wearing the dress she wore the night when he brought her to the villa. That is twenty four hours after he had bitten her. “You’re not Haruki.”
“I am Haruki, the real Haruki. The Haruki living in your house is just like a mannequin, a body without a soul.”
His body stiffened. “What do you want?” he mumbled.
She leaned forward and smirked. There’s fury in her eyes. “Isn’t it obvious? I’m here to take back what’s mine.”
“No…”
“Whatever you say.” She waved a hand, ignoring him.
“I won’t hand her to you.” he poked her but his hand just pass through her. He can't touch her because she’s a soul.
“What are you going to do? You’re gonna bite me once I’m back to my body? Do it. I’m not afraid of you. No matter where you hide my body, I’ll find it and take it back whatever it takes.” she dared.
“You can’t do it.”
“Yes, I can.”
“I won’t let you win.”
“Let’s see about that. But I already warned you. So don’t be surprised if you discovered that my body’s gone.” The soul said as it flew away.
“No!!!” he yelled reaching out for her. In a split second, everything around him was white. Then he’s back to his room. He’s not sitting but lying on his bed. His hand was reaching out for something on the ceiling. He stared at it for a moment. He placed his hand on his face, covering the half of it. “It’s a dream. It can never be for real.” he said convincing himself. Then, he laughed like crazy as if he’s already loosing his mind. “It’s nothing. I’m just tired that’s why I had that nightmare.” he mumbled as his happy face became gloomy.
Light whined at the sight of him as if asking ‘what happened to my master?’
“Haruki…” he mumbled. Suddenly, he rose up and ran all the way to Haruki’s room. He knocked the door repeatedly, very loud that the door might collapse any moment right now.
“What—” The door opened and Haruki was there.
“Haruki!” he exclaimed and locked her in his arms so tight that she almost got squished.
“Holton, what happened?” she asked. There was concern in her voice.
He didn’t answer. He just hugged her tighter though he’s trembling. He’s afraid to let her go. He’s afraid that she might disappear if he let go.
“Holton..” She can’t understand what’s going on. All she knew is that he’s afraid of something but she had no idea what he’s afraid of. She just hugged him back, giving compassion. “Whatever it is, don’t worry about it. Everything will be okay.” she mumbled, tapping his back.
“Yes, I hope so.” he said as he closed his eyes.
to be continued
Just A Victim written by JeanneferEscandor
All Rights Reserved.
2012
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Just A Victim
VampireHaruki was bitten by an angered vampire. Because of this, she lost her soul and stayed with that vampire. But when her soul finally found her, that's when everything became worse. She became confused about her feelings and even her thinking's messed...
