Just A Taste - Vampire AU (Bokuaka)

Part 5

A/N This will be a long chapter JSYK.

The next time Akaashi woke up, his hands were quite literally tied behind his back.

He was on the same bed in the same room, but Bokuto was nowhere to be found. Akaashi had been lain on his face again, his head stuffed into the pillows.

Glancing back, he squirmed against his binds, but they wouldn't budge, no matter what. Finally Akaashi gave up, dropping his head back on the pillows. He let out a sound halfway between a groan and a laugh.

How the hell did this happen to him?

There was a knock at the door. Akaashi twisted around to see Bokuto enter the room. As soon as their eyes met, Bokuto smiled, but Akaashi was not having it.

"Why are my hands tied behind my back?"

"It's just a precaution. Some of my past...guests have attempted to escape before," Bokuto responded. "Sorry if you're uncomfortable. I can untie you, if you'd like."

"Yes please." Akaashi remained still as Bokuto undid the knots, then added, "Besides, do I look like the kind of person who would take the initiative?"

Bokuto chuckled. "No, you have a point there."

Every time Bokuto chuckled, it did funny things to Akaashi's heart, but he ignored it.

No, he wouldn't-couldn't-allow himself to fall in love with his captor, let alone a vampire.

"I can't do that," he muttered into the pillow.

"Hmm? Did you say something?"

"Ah, no, nothing of importance."

"Okay. I'm finished."

Akaashi checked his wrists. "Thank you."

"No, it was nothing," Bokuto replied, rubbing his head.

Akaashi sat up, leaning back on the cushions. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"What were you doing earlier?"

"Huh?"

"I mean, with my neck."

"Oh, I was just messing around. I didn't drink any of your blood, just bit a pressure point."

"That would explain why it's still sore," Akaashi remarked, massaging his neck.

Bokuto hesitated, then spoke. "You look very peaceful when you're sleeping."

Akaashi looked at Bokuto, confused on how to feel about his statement. "Um...thank you?"

Bokuto smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, this is a bit awkward, isn't it?"

Akaashi glanced away. "A bit, yes."

Bokuto laughed lightheartedly. "Moving on, do you have any other complaints or questions?"

"I don't have any questions right now, and surprisingly no complaints either."

"So there's nothing wrong with being abducted by a 142 year old vampire who is slowly but surely seducing you?"

Akaashi frowned. "Um..."

"It was a rhetorical question!" Bokuto laughed. "Don't take everything so seriously!"

Akaashi sighed, relieved that he didn't have to answer.

"Are you fine with sleeping here?"

"Huh?" Akaashi opened his eyes.

"Do-would you prefer a separate room to sleep in?"