Chapter 54

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"I love you (Y/N)."

(Y/N) was speechless, she was loss for words when Haru repeated it. She only managed to call out his name.

"Haru..."

The male still smiled at her, patiently waiting for her reply.

"Ah there you are (Y/N)!" A voice said.

They both turned to the owner of the voice, it was Yui.

Yui glanced at Haru with a smile on her face,
"Vice, may I talk to Kaichou?"

Haru blinked at her for a moment, then he nodded.

"Of course."

"Great!" The platinum blonde pulled (Y/N) to her,
"Let's go Kaichou!"

"B-But..." She stuttered.

"It's okay (Y/N), we'll see each other again later." Haru said, he smiled at her once more.

Yui gladly pulled (Y/N) with her and they both headed out together.

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"I hope you don't mind that I ruined your moment with Haru, you looked kinda uncomfortable when he confessed to you." Yui said, the two girls were in a nearby cafe outside their school.

"I'm actually... relieved when you appeared Yui-san." She admitted.

"Well?"

She shot her a questioning look,
"Well what?"

"Do you like him back?"

(Y/N) sipped her (hot favorite drink) and sheepishly shrugged,
"I never... thought about it actually. I know that Haru is well-liked by the girls in our school. But I never thought he would look at me in a different way."

Yui nodded understandingly,
"I get it, but what are you going to tell him? He didn't say 'like' but 'love' Plus, you two were together for years. Don't tell me that you didn't feel anything when you're around him."

She sighed and looked at the window to see a few people walking by in the streets at night.
"I admit that I ever thought about Haru as a love interest, how he always look out for me and care for me. But I'm still not sure if I have feelings for him or not."

"I think you need some time to think about it (Y/N)-chan, why don't you tell Haru that-"

"Tell Haru what, Bitch-chan?~" Yui let out a squeak when Laito suddenly appeared at her side. "L-Laito-kun..." She stuttered.

"Laito-san, what are you doing here?" (Y/N) asked, she crossed her fingers and hoped that he didn't hear their conversation from earlier.

"Nfu, you look tense Bitchy-kaichou~ I saw you and Bitch-chan here so I came here to keep you both
company!~" Laito said, happily.

"We're fine ourselves, Laito-san." She replied.

Laito pouted at first, then he smirked.

"You wanted me to leave right away because both of you were talking about how Haru confessed to Bitchy-kaichou, right?~"

(Y/N) stiffen at his words, it caused Laito to chuckle.

"Looks like I struck a nerve, I wonder how will the others react if they knew?~ Just the thought of it, turns me on!"

(Y/N) stayed quiet and looked at her watch,
"Yui-san, Laito-san, I have to leave."
She said, putting her money on the table that paid enough for her drink.

"Wait, (Y/N)-"

"Escaping me, Bitchy-kaichou?~"

She ignored both of them and headed out.

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(Y/N) was in her huge storage room at her mansion, as usual what she does after school, she makes hand-made lanterns. The lanterns were simply made, but each design has its own creative patterns.

I have to finish it before the Tanabata* begins.

"(Y/N)?"

The door opened and Haru came in.

"Ah, it's only you, Haru." She smiled at him.

Haru sighed,
"You didn't meet up with me after you left with Yui, I thought we were going to leave together."

"I'm sorry Haru, you know that I'm busy with this." She gestured the lanterns around her.

He sat beside her and said,
"You know, I can help you right? But you never let me help you make the lanterns."

" I am the only one who should do this, you know that the Tanabata is the most important event to me. So I can't allow anyone to help me make the lanterns."

"I understand, but if you need any help, I'm here for you." Haru took one of the lanterns and examined it,
"You make beautiful lanterns (Y/N)."

She sheepishly smiled at him,
"Thanks..."

Suddenly, Haru put his hand on her cheek and caressed it .

"But you're more beautiful than the lanterns." He whispered.

(Y/N) flinched at the sudden contact and backed off slightly from Haru.

Haru noticed this, he looked hurt for a second then he forced a smile.

"I'm sorry for invading your personal space (Y/N), I guess I got carried away..."

"It's alright..." (Y/N) said, now that she knew about Haru's feelings for her, she doesn't know how to act towards Haru's touch.

She ignored her thoughts and focused the lantern she's making, but she can't help but glance at Haru every now and then.

The male caught her a few times but he forced a smile, which (Y/N) noticed.

Haru find it cute whenever (Y/N) sneak glances at him, but his heart is beating painfully. He wanted to express more of his love to her but the expression of (Y/N)'s face before, he knew she was uncomfortable by it.

He felt a tear escape his eyes and he immediately wiped it.

Why did I fell so hard for you
(Y/N)?

(Y/N) saw Haru's eyes, she could tell that there are a lot of emotions going through him right now.

He thinks that I rejected him...

She sighed and stopped making the unfinished lantern,
"Haru, I'll tell you my answer right now."

Haru forced a smile again, he could feel the tears threatening to fall in his eyes,
"There's no need for it, (Y/N). I know you're going to-"

"No, just hear me out Haru." She cut him off.

He saw the serious look on her face, and he gulped.

"Are you really going to reject me that hard, (Y/N)?"

"I'm not going to reject you!" She raised her voice slightly.

Haru blinked at her,
"Then are you going to-"

"Just let me finish Haru!" She cut him off again.

The male immediately quieted down and nervously wait for her to speak again.

(Y/N) calmly stared at him straight in the eye,
"I'll be honest with you Haru, I'm not sure about my feelings yet. I need more time to think about it..." She answered him truthfully.

Haru stared back at her then a few seconds later, he let out a laugh.

She blinked at him, wondering why he's laughing.

"Why are you-"

"You should've said it sooner! Geez, I thought you were going to reject me.
I don't mind waiting, I've waited years for myself to confess to you, I could wait more." He said, and grinned at her.

(Y/N) felt her cheeks heat up slightly, then she was surprised when Haru grabbed her hands.

"I hope you realize your feelings
(Y/N), I don't mind if I have to wait forever, as long as I'm with you, I'm already satisfied with it."

"Haru..."

"Also, I have my ways to get a girl's attention, so watch out, because I'll make you fall in love with me." He winked and let go of her hands.

"You're not sure about that Haru... So don't go jumping to conclusions." (Y/N) said.

"I'm not jumping to conclusions, but I'm telling you, I have my ways." He replied and smiled at her. "I have to leave, don't stay up till morning again for making those lanterns, or else you have to share 1 bed with me as a punishment."

"You can't punish me!" She objected.

Haru chuckled,
"I'm just kidding, don't take it seriously." He stood up and walked to the door, before he could leave, he spoke.

"Hey (Y/N)."

She raised one of her brows, wondering why he didn't left yet.

"What?"

Haru turned to her and shot her one of his charming smiles,
"I love you."

As soon as he said those words, he had finally left.

(Y/N) felt her cheeks heat up again, she sighed and resumed working on her lantern.

Dammit Haru, you're making this hard for me.

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School started again this evening, Director Hisakawa announced that Tanabata is nearing so the school should prepare the proper activities for this event.

"The huge tree in the middle of our garden, will be used during the Tanabata. Every one of you can put your wishes on it. Also, we will have our annual lantern-making contest and various activities during the event, including exclusive prizes prepared by the student council."

The students cheered, pumped up for the event. After a few more speeches from Hisakawa, the students are finally dismissed.

(Y/N) was walking by the halls, she made sure that each student are already in their classes. Ayato appeared and marched up to her.

"I still demand an answer Mochi-chan."

She calmly looked at Ayato and said,
"Ayato-san, I'm busy at the moment, I have to attend my class."

Ayato clicked his tongue and grabbed her arm,
"I don't give a damn about class right now, I demand an answer Mochi-chan." His face was serious, his emerald eyes stared straight at her
(E/C) orbs.

The red-head pulled her to an empty classroom and pinned her on the wall.

"I won't let you go till you tell me who bit you (Y/N). That damn bastard needs to know he can't touch what's mine." He said, his voice was harsh causing the girl to be shocked at Ayato's words.

(Y/N) rolled her eyes at Ayato's attitude, he can't just order her around.

"Ayato-san, why is it a big deal to you if someone had bit me? And how many times do I have to tell you that I'm not yours."

Ayato's eyes twitched in annoyance,
"Of course it is a big deal to me! Because I lo-" he stopped for a moment, his eyes were wide as saucers.

The (H/C)-haired female noticed his sudden change of attitude, she called out to him.

"Ayato-san?"

He finally snapped out of his thoughts and stared back at her,
"Because you're my Mochi-chan!"

(Y/N) slightly laughed at his answer causing him to look confused,
"H-Hey Ore-sama is serious! You can't just go laughing at me!"

She smiled sheepishly at him,
"Gomen Ayato-san, I just noticed that whenever you're serious, you call me by my name. But usually you would call me that silly nickname you made up for me, can't you just call me
(Y/N)?"

Ayato scoffed and turned away from her,
"Of course not! You're still Mochi-chan to me, and don't try to change the subject!"

(Y/N) was about to reply when someone spoke.

"How troublesome, if you really wanted to know who bit her, it's me."
Shuu appeared on a nearby sofa, he smirked at the now irritated Ayato.

"You?!" Ayato marched up to him and grabbed his older brother by the collar.

Shuu's smirk still stayed on his face,
"Jealous, Ayato?"

The red-head gritted his teeth,
(Y/N) stepped between them before it could get worst.

Ayato was about to snap at her when she said,
"Ayato-san, Shuu-san bit me for a reason, he and Subaru-san did it to save my life." She finally confessed the truth.

"To save your life...? Wait a minute- that hot-headed albino bit you too?!"

(Y/N) sighed,
"Let me explain that-"

"I'll tell him what happened (Y/N)." Shuu cut her off.

The girl grumbled in silence, she has been cut off again.

Since last night, I can't complete my explanation without being interrupted. How great.

After Shuu had explained to Ayato the truth, the red-head stayed quiet, thinking over what had Shuu said.

Instead of being shocked by the truth, Ayato childishly complained.

"Why didn't that goddess pick me?! Ore-sama is better than you and that hot-headed albino, combined!"

Shuu rolled his eyes,
"Probably because you're troublesome Ayato."

"Or that goddess Celestia had found Shuu-san and Subaru-san first."
(Y/N) smiled, she said this to avoid the two brothers
from arguing again.

Ayato looked away,
"Fine, whatever." He scoffed and disappeared.

Shuu approached (Y/N) and he asked,
"Is the mark still there?"

"Yeah... kind of. But it's finally disappearing." She shrugged.

The blonde smirked and neared his face to her,
"Looks like I'll have to bite you again, soon."

"Wha-" She couldn't finish her sentence when Shuu had disappeared.

(Y/N) mentally face-palmed,
Why can't they just let me finish my sentence?

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Ayato was in his room, the words of Shuu still stayed in his mind.

Two first-bloods had almost killed
(Y/N), if it weren't for goddess Celestia's help, she would've been dead. The goddess asked me and Subaru to suck the drugs that would soon overdose (Y/N)'s body, due to the fact she overused her psychic abilities. The drugs won't affect us since we can heal quickly.

He gritted his teeth, he was angry at himself that he couldn't do anything to save (Y/N).

Damn it...

His mind then wandered to the part where he had pinned (Y/N), his own words slowly haunting him.

Of course it is a big deal to me! Because I lo-

Ayato's arms shook slightly, he chuckled pathetically at his own actions. Not only he felt his heart beat once, but more than once whenever he's with (Y/N).

You've got to be kidding me... right? Vampires shouldn't able to feel... love.

He held his head using his two hands and broke down on the floor.

What have you done to me, (Y/N)?

The red-head shook his head, his eyes gazed at the window,
Those two first-bloods need to be punished for hurting my Mochi-chan.

He jumped to the window and disappeared, tracking the whereabouts of the two first-bloods.

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Carla covered his mouth and coughed harshly once more, when he removed his hand, it was covered in blood.

He was relieved that Shin wasn't here to see him in his weak state, Weakness is not tolerated in their race. His eyes hardened at his hand.

I have to get her blood, that's the only way to keep me alive.

Key:
Tanabata - Star Festival

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