chapter 2 Ctrl + S. Alt + F4. Alt + F4. Enter.
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dear soulmate,
i'm lounging in a mansion filled with vampires. isn't that amazing? it was not written in the apartment ad but maybe it's because it will ruin the magic of having vampire roomies?
they're all hot, in all honesty. specially that guy with glasses. but don't worry! i'll only look at you. you're probably hotter than them, hehe.
tonight is my first day in my new school. i'll be a third-year and will have the same class as some of them. i hate school but night classes seems interesting. wish me luck!
xoxo
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"So... Are you telling me that you're all vampires?" the girl asked the male in glasses which goes by the name Reiji.
In all honesty, that's what she only managed to understand the entire time the violet-haired male was speaking. She was too focused on her conversation with her editor that she forgot the peculiar situation she was currently in.
Reiji raised an eyebrow as a reply to her question.
The girl scratched her head in confusion. "This is way more complicated than I thought." she muttered.
Complicated. She already considered them being vampires as complicated. What else if she learned that she's now technically a livestock to them and that she'll probably die in this mansion?
She then glanced at the fedora hat guy who was staring at her with his fish eyes, his auburn hair softly brushing against them. His stare was so predatory and yet dead at the same time.
Her eyes then went back to meet Reiji's. "An interesting turn of events, I may say." she concluded, standing up from the couch where she sat. "But with what you're saying, you're telling me that I have to pay no rent?"
Reiji was once again conflicted with the question she was asking. Of all questions to ask, why must she ask this?
"We don't need your disgusting currency." the light purple haired male, by the name of Kanato, answered, staring at her eerily as a small smile decorated his face. "Don't lump us together with your kind."
The girl shrugged at this, an internal laugh ringing in her head.
'Yes! Free rent!'
"Then I see no problem." she let out a large grin, her dimples on both sides of her cheeks showing. "Lets get along well!"
The reaction of all the males in the room varied.
Reiji's face remained unreadable as he tried to assess the girl in front of him. Is she stupid or is she crazy?
Kanato only felt the urge to rip the grin off the girl's face. Destroying her enthusiasm will definitely please him to no end. He has time. After all, she's their new plaything. "I can't wait to kill you." he whispered in a demented manner, an eerie smile making its way to his lips.
"I'll be the first to taste her." came the proud voice of Ayato, the owner of piercing grin eyes and demeaning smirk. "Don't blame me if she dies."
"Ayato, Kanato. Are you even listening to what I just said? He told us not to kill the new bride this time." Reiji chastised.
Ayato released a small 'tsch', folding his arms and looking away while his full brother glared at Reiji.
"Let me stay out of this. Don't bother me or else I'll kill you." Subaru, the albino, growled as he step out the room and slam the door behind him.
The girl clapped her hands, ignoring all the death threats she just received. "I love your enthusiasm, you all. Can't wait to interact and all that." she said, eyes on her phone as she received a threat from her editor which will end her budding career.
Now that's what she's afraid of. Not some empty death threats.
"So... Where's my room?" she asked, eyes turning to Reiji.
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Knock. Knock. Knock.
Three patient knocks were heard from the other side of the girl's room. "It's me. May I come in?"
No response.
Reiji cleared his throat before knocking once again. "Excuse me."
"Enteeeerrr~"
The male visibly flinched at the unintelligible noise that emanated from the room. Nevertheless, he opened the door and entered said room.
All lights were turned off and the only illumination present was the light coming from the small screen the girl was situated in front of. Reiji couldn't see their bride for she was covered in a thick blanket and her working right hand was the only visible subject on view.
Reiji turned on the switch of the lights with his free hand, making the girl hiss from the unexpected light. She then slowly turned around, revealing her face. There he saw the monstrosity he had never known to exist his entire life. And that's coming from him, a spawn from hell.
The girl had large dark circles hidden behind a thick pair of eyeglasses present on her face, accompanied by her chapped lips and paling face. Her hair was also disheveled to the point of no return.
"Welcooomeee?~" she greeted with a dead smile and soulless wave.
She has been lounging in the Sakamaki household for two days since their encounter. She never left the room ever since she was introduced to it. Also, it seemed like the Sakamaki brothers forgot her existence and so, did not try to pull any moves on her.
The second oldest, however, knew that he has responsibilities to uphold regarding the new bride and therefore, decided to visit her.
"... You..." Reiji started.
The girl rubbed both her eyes, releasing a yawn. The blanket draped around her slid down, exposing her body. She was wearing a loose white shirt that lightly hang past her right shoulder, showing her bra strap and a baggy pajama that covered her entire legs.
"What have you been doing?" he asked, unable to hide his curiosity.
"I was doing my job and forgot what humans do... Uh... Sleep." she answered. "That aside, may I help you?"
"I am just here to give you your school uniform." Reiji said, clearing his throat as he presented the hanged uniform identical to his that he was holding in his left hand. "Classes will start—"
"Wait, wait, wait. I've already decided to stop school." she interjected, adjusting her worn out glasses. "I need to focus in my career. I'll continue going to school once I've established enough money."
"I've already arranged you as a transfer student of the school where we study." Reiji said, his voice getting impatient. "It is a must for you to finish even just your highschool degree. If you are to be a bride, you must at least be educated. You need not worry about the fee. We'll take care of it."
The girl pursed her lips. Well, it is free. Why not take the bite? Pun intended.
"Alright."
Reiji then eyed the girl from top to bottom. "Also, try to act more feminine. This look of yours is... disheartening."
"Fair enough." the girl shrugged, unfazed by the insult the male just threw. She does look horrible every time she chases the deadline she needs to meet. No need to get offended with the truth.
"School will start by 6:30 pm. Get ready by 5:45 pm. I do not tolerate tardiness." with that, the male turned around and left the room, shutting the door behind him.
"But I still have to finish the chapter!?" the girl whined, rubbing her tired cheeks. "Mama mia..." Her eyes glanced at the uniform that was neatly laid down on her large bed.
"Ooh, what's that, my little B*tch?" a voice suddenly whispered near her ear.
"Holy f*ck." the girl shouted in surprise, jumping off her chair and falling down on the ground.
Her eyes focused on the male wearing a fedora hat as amusement danced in his dead green eyes. Did he just call her a b*tch?
'His eyes look really dead.'
"When did you get here?" she asked, surprised.
"That's a secret." Laito answered, holding out a hand for her to take. Once she takes his hand, he'll immediately pull her to him in an intimate and promiscuous position.
"Is it some vampire magic?" the girl handed Laito her drawing stylus, thinking that it was what he was asking for. She then stood up and dusted her butt off.
Laito was again amused by the girl.
"Probably?" he playfully answered, eyes roaming around the girl's view given to him as the girl went back to her seat and faced the screen where the panel she was drawing was positioned. She crossed her legs on the chair and adjusted her butt's position to her comfort.
"Pen." she said, right hand outstretched to Laito.
Laito nonchalantly gave the pen to the girl before inching closer until their cheeks almost touched. "What's that?"
"My job. I have two hours left to finish it." she answered, not showing any reaction towards the close proximity. "Dang. Angry Dadddy Glasses is scary."
"... Daddy glasses?"
"You know. Your brother with the glasses."
"... Daddy?"
"He's daddy. Them daddies that be hunka lunka yummeh."
Laito was lost at words. He couldn't help but release a restrained chuckle. His hot breath lightly the girl's ear as his face moved further back to her head. He then abruptly twisted the chair she was sitting on to his direction and grasped on her chin, head moving closer for their noses to meet. His other hand forcefully spread her legs open, letting his lower body move closer to her.
There was silence and both didn't move from their position.
"How about me? Do I classify as that?" he asked, breathing close against her face.
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"Classify as what?" she asked in an innocent tone.
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"... Daddy?" he tried to enunciate such informal word as seductive. However, it still sounded so childish.
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"Pft." The girl's face crumpled as she tried to hold in her laughter.
F*ck that. She can't hold it in.
She released a loud laugh which startled Laito, making his grasp on her loosen. The girl took this opportunity to push her chair backwards and dive for her new set of uniform.
"Daddy, whaaaat?" she laughed, making her way to the door.
Once she was behind the door, she looked at Laito once again.
"No, you don't look like one." she answered. "Rather, you look like a pink salmon."
With that, she shut the door behind her and leaned against it.
"... F*ck, that was close." she whispered as she tried to calm down. It seems like she'll be taking a bath too early than intended.
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Ctrl + S. Alt + F4. Alt + F4. Enter.
The shortcut keys that will save your work, close the application you're using, and shut down your laptop. Commonly used when you're in a rush since your battery is at 9% and you don't have a charger.
QED.