♧Inner Demon♧

Dear Mama,

My bestfriend has always been the most simple person there is yet somehow things always get complicated when he's present.

He also happens to be my first friend in all of my sixteen years in this world. But then I met a few others along the way..

They aren't that bad and they could see pass my attitude and unique way of viewing things. I just hope I'm still alive by the end of the year.

My bestfriend always seems to have a knack for trouble.

Yours,

M. A.

P. S. He didn't tell me about a boyfriend!

♧Inner Demon♧

"I'd rather die than deal with this... " The mysterious teenager said, sipping on his ramen with lazy eyes.

"No! Mahiru don't!" I yelled as Mahiru ran to the guy with a broom, typical of him to be so brave and courageous. Ever the Gryffindor...

The mysterious boy was currently eating ramen and there were a bunch of magazines and potato chip carelessly lying on the floor. I would say that he felt so at home to be sitting so carelessly around a pile of food beside him while watching TV as if its the normal thing to do.

I don't blame Mahiru for thinking he's a burglar.

Good thing that the intruder was able to dodge his attack, jumping in midair and landing infront of me like it was no big deal. The speed and precision he was able to execute it was astounding and I opened my mouth in awe.

"Woah.. "

"Such a violent kid. I can't face you... Stay away from me.. " The intruder said, turning away with hands shoved in his pocket. I couldn't help but notice his eyes and my lips twitched slightly as I fought the urge to look annoyed before blurting the first thing that came to my mind.

"What?! Mahiru, you have a boyfriend?! " I said in disbelief, an accusing look at the person who's been my friend for such a long time.

"No! I don't even know him! " Mahiru shouted back, stumbling on the process and grabbing the curtains in his wake. How convenient that is and look, a guy just turned into a cat after being exposed to the sun, I unconsciously took a picture in the process while my eyes were now wide with surprise.

Mahiru shook his head, trying to regain his composure before opening his eyes. I swear, if he missed seeing that guy turn into a --

"Huh? Kuro?! Where's that guy? " When he closed the curtain, the cat poof'ed back into the bluenette, Mahiru screaming in surprise as I took a deep breath.

Nevermind.

"What are you doing? I can't face the light at all. "The guy said, looking very much annoyed at the situation right now.

"Mahiru, I know you have a soft spot for animals but this is just a whole new level of weird." I said loudly, not taking my eyes off the scene. Mahiru threw a towel at my face as an answer.. And I was thankful that he didn't throw the broom..

"Uwwaaahh!!!?? What in the world are you?! " Mahiru yelled in disbelief, still having the courage to sound demanding and accusing. His reaction is completely normal, I assure you.

Though in my opinion, it's not everyday you see a vampire intruding on your apartment.

♧Inner Demon♧

"You seem less violent. Can you make me some tea? " He asked and I simply nodded, already on my way to the kitchen before Mahiru could even stop me.

"He's a vampire! Don't just follow him!"

"Want some tea as well? "

"Don't change the subject! "

"Calm down, Mahiru~ I'm sure he's completely harmless, and this is your chance. A once in a lifetime opportunity to develop a lifelong companionship or relationship that will withstand the--. "I said passionately before Mahiru cut me off.

"That evil glint on your eyes is saying something else, Mitsuki! " Mahiru shouted in reply. I pouted childishly at him, not liking the fact that my speech was interrupted so suddenly.

"Sheesh.. Don't be so angry. I'll leave once it gets dark. Until then, don't say my name. " The guy said, scratching his cheek and turning his gaze elsewhere. He looked like he didn't want to be anywhere near me and Mahiru.

"Huh? I-I don't know what your name is! I thought you were a cat so I called you 'Kuro'... " Just as the name left his mouth, glowing blue rings appeared on Mahiru's wrist and 'Kuro's' neck, a type of link forming between them.

I almost rolled my eyes. Almost. It's just like Mahiru to do something like that. What part of 'don't say my name' did he not understand? Well, Kuro's name..

My hands moved on its own again as the camera shutter clicked shut once more.

Snap!

After that light show was over, Mahiru bore a look of shock, Kuro turned his face away with a mild look of irritation. I can't say I blame him but Mahiru is too sweet, you can't stay angry at him for too long.

"You're so stupid I could die. "

"He just told you not to say it and you did just that...Mahiru, you're dumbass sometimes.... " I commented nonchalantly before putting the camera away, not trusting myself to stop taking pictures at the bizarre situation I was in right now.

"What the hell was that just now?! " Mahiru yelled, grabbing Kuro's clothes and shaking him back and forth for an answer.

"What a pain. "

"Stop being so lazy and explain! "

"Explaining is such a pain. "He replied, still being shook in oscillation.

"Do it now! And do it simply! "

"You have so many complains."

"I think I'll make some tea.. Be right back... And please try not to be too rough with each other while I'm gone. If you know what I mean~" I shouted as I strided towards the kitchen, hearing a few protests from no other than Mahiru himself.

"Stop entertaining such fantasies!"

"Well, at the very least, I can tell you this. " Kuro said and raised his head. "You and I would die before getting along. "

"That's funny! I was just thinking the same thing! " Mahiru leaned closer as he shouted with an anime vein in his forehead. I placed a hand over my mouth, trying to stifle the laugh. As much as I dislike sharing Mahiru, I find his situation quite amusing at the moment.

"Now, now.. Lovers quarrel is normal but don't get mad at each other."

"Like hell!! "

[Moments later... ]

"A vampire that specializes in being cared for? " Mahiru said as he started vacuuming the mess that Kuro made.

The bluenette was still eating his chips though.

"Surprising. You got yourself an instant boyfriend. I'm so jealous, MahiMahi~ Aren't you supposed to be mine and mine alone?" I drawled dramatically.

"Talk rationally please!! "

I shrugged and chuckled playfully at him, grabbing another potato chip package and ripping it open. "I am being rational. So, how are you going to take care of a vampire?"

"Please wear some proper clothes, Mitsuki!"

"I'm wearing one if you haven't notice~ " I lifted the plain white shirt and showed him the piece of cloth, very proud at how comfortable it was.

"It's like underwear! "He said, looking quite scandalized. Pshh.. I've been living with him for quite some time, he should have gotten use to it by now.

"Mahiru-sama is being a pervert. Boo~~ "

"Just explain now and ignore her. " Mahiru grumbled to Kuro, shaking his head.

"Hey! "I protested.

"Well, how should I say this? They only drink blood from the master they contract with. And their master's orders are troublesome, but they listen. We have a name, too, but there's no point in telling you. "

"Ooh! Ooh! I want to know! " I interrupted, raising my hand and handing him a potato chip.

"Sleepy Ash. " He stated, accepting the bribe I gave.

"Carry on. "

"I don't really get it, but don't roll around like that! " Mahiru said, looking mildly irritated as he continued cleaning. As expected of Mahiru, able to carry on with business while doing housework at the same time.

"But what just happened changed the situation. Oi, more tea. " Kuro said.

"Don't make yourself at home! "

"I'll get it! "

"Don't spoil him, Mitsuki! "

"I'm a very hospitable host." I said proudly and handed Kuro his tea, the vampire nodded in appreciation.

"You do know you're a freeloader yourself?"

I calmly sipped my own tea and ignored the jab from the brunette as I crossed my legs, looking very much at home.

"Anyway, the thing that happened earlier? Was it a contract? " Mahiru asked.

"No. That was just a temporary contract. As long as I don't drink your blood in the next 24 hours, it will automatically get cancelled."

"Twenty-four hours, huh? Then.. " He grabbed Kuro who was now in his cat form, placing him outside the door. "Hurry up and go wherever you want."

"Be careful, MahiMahi~ "I shouted since I know this is far from over. He doesn't take precautions even when he's face with the unknown. Oh Mahiru...

"What do you mean? "

When he stretched his hand, the same blue ring appeared, pulling him backwards to the door as he painfully landed with a thud.

He opened the door to see Kuro staring at him with a look that clearly shows like he deserved that. I couldn't stop the laugh from coming out of my mouth at the sight of them.

"There you go. " Kuro said. "Until the contract is cancelled, you and I can only be a certain distance apart. " Then, he averted his gaze.

"I have to be with a guy like this for 24 hours? " He said, obviously not liking the idea one bit.

"Right back at you! " Mahiru shouted, pulling him harshly back inside.

[Later... ]

"Shut up already! And quit eating my potato chips! "

Potato, potahto. Mahiru is on hen mode again.

"Agh! Don't spill potato chip crumbs! "

"You're so abusive towards cute pets! I'd like to see your parents' faces! "

Yikes.

Apparently, Mahiru lost his mother in a car accident and Kuro didn't know that. It's always been a sore spot for Mahiru, talking about his mother.

I was about to take matters into my own hand when the brunette spoke, explaining things a bit. He still looked bothered by his mother's death. Kuro looked almost guilty but he said something else to change the mood. I didn't know if he was trying to lighten the atmosphere but he did a poor attempt in doing so.

"Oh.. That's why you felt sorry and picked up a dirty cat like me..." Surely enough, Mahiru was irked.

♧Inner Demon♧

"Mahiru." I called to the brunette while he was washing the dishes.

"You don't have to worry, everything will be alright. "I said, trying to reassure him. Mahiru turned to glance at me.

"I guess... But a vampire inside the house is worrisome."

"How simple of you to think that." I said lazily, a grin on my face. He shot me a look before I shook my head and moved to grab a towel, drying the dishes down and putting them on the dish rack.

"Since I've helped you, can we go meet the others now?" I said almost impatiently.

"Oh, right! Wait, you're going out with pants again! "

"Hey, I'm not making comments om your sense of fashion." I said and puffed my cheeks while crossing my arms.

"You really need to stop dressing as a boy, Mitsuki. " He stated, placing both hands on my shoulders. I stared blankly at him.

"Are you insecure because I look way cooler than you and Sakuya when I'm dressing up as a guy?"

"What! Of course not! But people will think differently about you!"

I appreciate the concern and all but I could care less what the uneducated people of society thinks about me.

"Bleh! " I stuck my tongue out and ran to the door, my necklace bouncing as I did so.

[At the shopping district... ]

"Therefore this is probably a vampire!" Mahiru shouted when they finally met everyone, minus Sakuya, as I started wondering where that dork went off.

Poor Mahiru. He wasn't getting anywhere since they obviously don't believe him. Mahiru is a very honest and simple person but if he's going to comvince anyone that he's now living with a bloodsucker, then he needs proof and a plan. Showing Ryuusei and Koyuki a cat doesn't really make him very convincing..

"Living alone is tough, huh? "Ryuusei said, Koyuki looking at him in worry.

"I live with him you know. "Ryuusei laughed.

"Don't tell me you believe him, Mitsuki?"

I rolled my eyes at his question, not wanting to be part of this conversation.

I wondered off for a bit, glancing at the window and fixing my cap and hair.. Why is it that Sakuya isn't here? He usually never misses an outing like this...

I looked towards my watch, then to the window again, noticing a dark shadow that resembled something closely like a man..

My lips pursed slightly as I turned around, just in time to hear a loud and obnoxious voice

"🌟 Hello! Hello! Students! 🌟 " A man in a white and pink outfit said. He had long pink hair that was tied in a ponytail. He also had a pink and purple striped glasses that had no upper frame on the lenses part. There was a purple scarf in his neck as well. My face scrunched up. Just seeing him made me feel ill, with all the pink and red...

"🌟 If you're going down the worthless path of youth, won't
you stop to see my show!!!?🌟 " The man said, pulling out swords with a look of enthusiasm, the crowd gathering and applauding at the trick.

Obviously, Ryuusei wasn't interested and I would be to since I don't really find anything amusing in seeing a clown.

But then this happened, before Ryuusei could leave, the man placed a hand on his shoulder, stopping him. There was something unnatural at his actions that I began to feel uneasy, the feeling you get when you know something bad is going to happen.

"Question! Why do you think I stopped this guy? [1] Because he ignored me. [2] Because he cut infront of me. [3] Because I'm hungry. [4] Because he ignored me. " The magician's eyes had an evil glint in it as he smiled sadistically.

And as my mind registered all his words and options, only one thing came to my mind..

"The answer is... "The magician said, pausing for effect before moving his head. He sanked his fangs on Ryuusei's shoulders, the crowd screaming in horror and the rest of them running in blind panic as blood sprayed everywhere.

"All of the above! Die, you idiot! I'll kill you if you ignore me!"

...Vampire.