Feliciano: Good morning bella~
I blinked, Feliciano sitting on the edge of the bed with a smile on his face.
Reader: What time is it?
I asked groggily.
Reader: More important, what are you doing here?
Feliciano: Aw, that's no way to treat your dearest soulmate.
Tch. "Soulmates".
Reader: You still didn't answer me.
Feliciano: Why so cold?
Reader: You're a vampire, you should be used to it.
He showed surprise for a flicker before breaking out into a wide grin.
Feliciano: You aren't much of a morning person, _. That's okay. We can always stay in and cuddle if you'd rather do that instead.
I frowned. That smile is unnerving...Yet it seems genuine. Is he trying to make up for the other night? I thought back to how I found him standing over me in the dark, red eyes glowing. A shiver raced down my spine.
Feliciano: _?
Reader: Hm? Ah, no thanks. Why don't we go eat breakfast?
Feliciano: Sure. Everyone else ate already; it'll be like we're on a date~
It's definitely too early to deal with him. However I remained silent, not wanting to give him a reason to be upset.
We went downstairs, the dining room empty as he said it'd be. While being alone with Feliciano was uncomfortable, I was a tad relieved I wouldn't have to deal with the others.
Reader: I can make something for you if you'd like.
Feliciano: Human food is okay, but there's something far better.
That won't be happening.
Reader: Stay right here.
I entered the kitchen, opening up some cupboards until I found it. I went back to Feliciano, his eyes widening as I handed him the fruit.
Feliciano: A pomegranate...
Reader: Yes. It's the closest thing to...well, you know.
His skin brushed against mine as he took it from me, admiring it.
Feliciano: I have always enjoyed them, ever since I was a little boy. The sound it makes as you open it is similar to cracking bones. Here, listen.
He jammed his bony fingers into the fruit, the hard case opening with a loud CRACK!
Feliciano: Delightful, isn't it?
My body felt cold, instinct telling me to get away. His eyes gleamed with a twisted form of happiness.
Feliciano: The seeds are quite delectable, though the juices will stain your skin if you're not careful...
He trailed off, admiring the bright liquid. Before now I had never thought of Feliciano as a child. The image of the fruit in his small hands stirred up an indescribable feeling.
Feliciano: _? You're staring.
I quickly averted my eyes, heading back into the kitchen before he could see the proof of my embarrassment on my cheeks.
I sensed him behind me before I heard him. I continued filling a bowl with cereal, waiting for him to speak.
Reader: What are you doing?!
His arms wrapped around my sides from behind.
Feliciano: It's a hug.
Reader: R-right, but why?
Feliciano: Feels nice.
Feliciano: We're soulmates after all, we'll be doing a lot more than sharing a hug.
I frowned, upset at how easily he could fluster me up. I automatically tensed as he rested his chin on my shoulder, eyes closed contently.
Reader: My cereal is getting soggy...
Feliciano: Hm? Oh, fine.
He slowly released me, fingers stained red.
Feliciano: We'll just have to continue another time~
He winked before turning and leaving the kitchen. The places where he touched still burned with heat despite his skin being freezing cold.