Vampire Kisses

24: Kokichi

I fell asleep pretty quickly because of how safe and loved I felt in Shuichi's arms. It was nice having him there with me...holding me like I'm the only person that matters. I love him so much...maybe this is what my mom wanted for me.

She always loved seeing me and Shuichi play together when we were younger. A couple of times she even joked about how we were going to get married in the future. I wouldn't mind if I'm being honest because he is absolutely perfect.

Her smile when I would tell her Shuichi was coming over. It made me happy seeing her so happy for me. The one thing I remember about my mother...my father was never really around much and when he was he would always hurt her. She was too nice to do anything about it...and I absolutely despised the man.

He was always coming back to try and get more money from my mom...about a year or so before she passed away he died in a car accident from having been driving under the influence of drugs. My mom made me come to the funeral just out of respect but I hated every second of it.

But she was always so positive and sometimes I resented her for it...because she would always let herself be blinded by the hope that things would get better when they never did.

She did teach me determination and that is the most important lesson I could have ever learned. Never giving up and always getting back up again when you fall. This is what got me through the worst of it.

. . .

"Kokichi! Are you coming?" My mother was standing out the back door with Shuichi standing next to her with a smile on his face. Always smiling, always so happy, and spreading her joy to others.

"Yeah, mom!" I quickly put my shoes on and rushed out the back door. When I got out the door I blushed to see that Shuichi was blushing as well.

"You guys are absolutely adorable! One day I'm sure you are going to get married~," She pokes my cheek making me giggle.

"Mom! We are just friends!" I laughed moving to hold Shuichi's hand just like we always did. She gave me a knowing smile and sighed.

"Well, if that does happen in the future I would be happy for the both of you," Her face fell for a moment.

"Don't let anyone take away that from you...if you make each other happy hold onto that happiness and never let go..." She said before shaking her head a couple of times.

"Sorry about that, I just want you guys to have a better life than I did with my parents," She smiled again and placed a hand on my shoulder.

"Now have fun you two!" She clapped her hands together and waved to us. I held onto Shuichi's hand as I began walking to the field we would always go to.

"Alright, mom!" I yelled before she walked back inside.

I smiled to myself. I am happy with my life! My best friend is always going to be my best friend and my mom is the best mom I could ever ask for!

. . .

I felt more thoughts coming into my head as I opened my eyes. Shuichi has always been a good friend to me...I can't believe I forgot about him.

I know my life got busy with DICE and school but I shouldn't have forgotten because of that. All the times we would go to that flower field to run around. The memories that kept me going when he left...I know now that we are going to be together no matter what...because just like back then he loves me as I love him.

"Shu..." I whispered looking over at him. He was closing his eyes and looked so peaceful. I didn't want to wake him up but I knew I should at least go downstairs to eat something and get something for him as well.

"I love you so much," I placed a kiss on his forehead before I walked out of the room. Most of my family was just doing their own thing. Jo~di~di was the only one that noticed when I came into the room.

"Ah, Leader! Here we made some food for you and Shuichi," He handed me the plates without another word.

"Thanks, Jo~di~di~," I said winking at him before making my way back up the stairs.

I like having these people in my life. My real family. They mean everything to me and I wouldn't want to give this up for the world.

Shuichi was still asleep but when I walked into the room his eyes began to flutter open. I smiled to myself and placed his plate on the side table.

"Good morning Kichi," He whispered sitting up slowly as I took my spot next to him on the bed. I made sure to place my food on the side table before I wrapped my arms around him.

"Good morning my love," I said kissing his lips before letting my head rest in the crook of his neck. He is so warm and safe...I could fall asleep again just by having this peaceful feeling.

I went to check my phone on the side table. I smiled at the back screen of a picture of me and Shuichi. I still can't believe I'm his boyfriend sometimes.

It was already late in the afternoon and Kyoko texted Shuichi and me about the assignments we missed. It wasn't even that much! I'm surprised it's only two assignments that we missed and they aren't even that hard to finish.

I placed my phone back onto the side table and when I turned back Shuichi had already started eating. He seemed to still be a little nervous about eating in general. I wish he didn't have to feel this awkward...but I wouldn't know because I'm only human.

"Are you feeling better?" He asked looking over to me. I remember the times he would always do this when we were younger. I smiled and placed my hand on his thigh.

"Better than ever,"

-Listens to my ||i want to cry|| playlist...oof. Anyway, I am feeling better about everything that has happened. Sometimes letting go is better than being the only one holding on. Thank you all so much for reading!!-

-ShuichiOuma010-