Dream Star

"I"m too nervous," Kiryu mumbled. But, despite how nervous he looked. Lila noticed how he did not look away from her even once.

"Are you an idiot?"

"You"re not nervous?"

"Well—I am, a little. But, quit it! Don"t make me say anymore."

"Lila," Kiryu mumbled. "Are you fine?"

"I"m okay, you haven"t drunk yet," Lila was slightly impatient. She wanted Kiryu to drink from her quickly and get it over with. After she offered, Lila felt a tinge of regret. Drinking blood isn"t cheating or anything. But, it"s usually something hanyou"s do with their partners. She and Kiryu have no such relations.h.i.+p anymore. Was it okay to offer like that?

But, what surprises her is how quickly he accepted. Last time when Kiryu was sick, he refrained from this as much as possible. Between that time and now, what has changed?

"You and Haruka. Dating him, it"s different than me, right? It"s.."

Her eyes widened when she hears his tone — ah, bringing this up so suddenly. But, she glanced over at his eyes. He must have debated about this for a very long time now. Kiryu is foolish at times. How long has he thought about these complicated things for her sake, by himself?

"Un, it"s difficult."

"But?"

"It"s okay, Kiryu. I"m okay. Haruka is very good to me. He"s very clumsy with words, and I"ll admit at times I get very frustrated with him. But, he doesn"t do it deliberately. He doesn"t know what he"s doing, with himself and with me either. That"s why I want to give him some more time."

"Are you sure? You"re not any better than him; you cry and get depressed easily," Kiryu looked at her with worried eyes. So stupid, he does not need to remember these things about her. But, even now, he does.

"Ah-huh, I"m a crybaby."

"Yeah, I used to wipe your tears all the time."

"Um, yeah. Hubby doesn"t do that, he should learn from you. He freezes up whenever I cry."

Kiryu laughed, "Well, you"re usually so cheerful. If you suddenly start bawling, anybody would be surprised."

"Che."

Kiryu bent down and brushed his lips against her ear. "Um, don"t do that."

"Sorry, too much?"

Lila nodded. "Too much," she kept looking down at her feet.

"Sorry, I haven"t had the chance to get close with you like this in a long time. So, I wanted to take my chances a bit."

"What if people see?"

"Scream and say I hara.s.sed you."

"Che, I can"t do that. You"d get in trouble."

Why does he have such a tender look on his face? Why is he laughing so much? "Kiryu, please let me go now."

"No."

"But this is bad for the heart!"

"Then, you"re in for a surprise."

Lila didn"t get a chance to inquire about what he meant since he captured her lips with hers. It was so sudden, and yet Lila accidentally kissed back. It was an accident; he caught her tongue directly. She immediately drew hers back, but Kiryu continued with his advances. Ever since she returned to Star Town. Lila refrained from meeting with Kiryu. One of the reasons for this is because she understood. For the two of them, it"s easy to lose control of one another"s presence.

"Kiryu...nhh," she moaned against his lips.

But Kiryu wasn"t listening anymore. He was focusing on how to make her feel good. Lila blushed at the thought. Why is he such an idiot for? If Rosalichan weren"t a psycho, Lila would have entrusted Kiryu to her already. After all, the only other person who could match the love she had for Kiryu is that person.

Lila didn"t know how long they kissed, but when Kiryu did drawback. She was panting heavily; her entire body felt like it was burning.

"Today, I came to declare war?"

"Wh-wha?" Lila still couldn"t speak because of the kiss they shared.

"I decided I"d do anything to make you happy. That I would support you and Haruka, I still plan to do that. However, I will not back down without a fight. At least, I want to try without regrets."

"Okay, so uh, let me go now."

Kiryu shook his head, "n.o.body is around. I"m going to kiss you again."

"Don"t Kiryu."

"Lila, please understand. This decision was hard for me too."

"Don"t make me cry again."

"I"ll wipe your tears like I always have."

Lila knew he meant those words. This person always means everything he tells her. Whenever they converse, their conversations flow naturally. From the start, they"ve always had a lot in common with one another. That"s the one thing that never seems to change — the same taste in music, similar writing styles, same taste in food, and dislikes.

"Wait, unngh, stupid," Lila mumbled against his lips.

"Did you always taste this good?"

Why is he talking like that? Ah, it"s no good. Kiryu is only kissing her. But the sensation of his arms around her waist and his lips on her own made her heat up in shame. What is he trying to do to her?

"Lila, Lila," sensing the desire in his tone. Lila immediately understood the meaning of his strange behavior. He wants blood, doesn"t he?

"L-let go of me!" Lila stuttered, placing her arms over her chest in an attempt to create some distance between them.

It"s so embarra.s.sing, this whole thing. Although she had no issues with drinking his blood in public before, something was different now. Lila knew her eyes had turned red just like his, and she wanted to leave.

"Not until I give you a parting gift," Kiryu responded, and before Lila could reply, his head had lowered to the exposed part of her dress.

Ah--! Lila refrained from gasping as she felt the sensation of his tongue on her skin. She jolted and s.h.i.+fted uncomfortably.

Eventually, she felt the sinking of his teeth into her skin. Lila whimpered, "Ahhh… Kiryu… it hurts."

"Yeah, bear with me," Kiryu replied gently.

The way his lips sent tingling sensation against her skin made her face heat up. He"s only drinking blood, isn"t he?

His eyes hovered over her body without shame. A c.o.c.ky smirk spreads across his face. Lila wanted to wipe that smirk away and scold him. But, unfortunately, she didn"t have the strength to do so.

"You"re… breathlessly beautiful Lila, I think you know that."

Lila shook her head, "he"s never said such things when they were together." Sure, Kiryu was a pervert too. But, he always held himself back. She didn"t realize the extent of his desires until now.

"I need to remind you, though, Lila. I was the first person to see everything about you."

"Your acting unpleasant!" Lila exclaimed, finally raising her voice. Why is he acting like this now! She doesn"t know what to say to him anymore.

"I will continue acting unpleasant," Kiryu scolded. A frustrated look appeared on his face. "Lila, I"m really sorry. I can"t control myself now. I want you. I love you - I will try again. Even if it kills me, I"ll do what I can to get you back."

"I"ll do anything, Lila.."

Lila felt the tears well up from her eyes again. Oh, no, stupid. Don"t cry; this isn"t anything to cry about. Kiryu is her, and Kiryu are..no longer a couple. Yet, he still has this effect on her. Why hasn"t he left her heart yet?

Kiryu pulled her into his arms, "Sorry," he softly murmured. "But, you"ll find out the other reason why I"m taking action now. Lila, I won"t let anybody harm you."