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Akito POV
I wipped sweat out of my forehead and let the adrenaline die down. With a soft sigh I put the microphone away and looked at my companions. They were as tired as I was, but was it worth it? Of course. Nothing can replace that feeling after hard practicing... Okay maybe actually performing is better. Who cares tho. The feeling still was heavenly good, making me smile a bit.
I shock my head to get rid of those thoughts and looked at Toya. He seems exhausted as he sat down on the cold ground under the stage. I grabbed my water from my bag and gently handled it to my partner. He was the most important thing in my world so I can't let him down... Even if it's just me handling him a bottle of water.
- Thanks, Akito - He nodded at me and gently took a bottle from my hands, our fingers touching a bit as he did. It was quick yet i felt it more than I should. I watched him open the bottle and take a few sips. He offered me the bottle but I only shock my head.
I felt kinda protective over him. Of course I knew he was fully capable of protecting himself without my help but I still felt like I wanted to be with him. I love spending time with my partner. He was there for me while the sun was shining and when the world was ending. Im grateful for that... Without him I would probably done something to myself already.
I let myself sit next to the boy and looked at his exhausted face. I understood him pretty well. The adrenaline was slowly wearing off and everything was hitting us again. Do I regret today's training? Absolutely not! He put his head on my shoulder with a soft smile. His face was close to my neck. I felt a bit ticklish when he sniffed me a bit. A shock him me but then I remembered that I got new perfumes recently. Ena bought me them last week since she said that my old ones doesn't smell good. Fuck you Ena.
- Aaah! This training was a good one. I can feel all my bones in my body - An said as she was stretching from dancing and singing for a few hours straight. It seems like her adrenaline was also wearing off.
- I don't think it's a good thing An-chan... - Kohane quickly walked to her, making sure the girl as perfectly fine. - Maybe you should sit down and drink a bottle off water. I don't want you fainting right now.
- Worry not, Kohane. I meant this in a good way. I can feel that this practice was a good one. My throat hurts a bit tho...How about we rest with a cup of warm tea... And coffee of course!
- Sounds good - I said and I slowly looked at Toya. He didn't look the best. His eyes were weakly staring at the wall and his face went a bit pale. My smile flattered a bit. - Toya? You don't look well.
- Hm? Me? I just spaced out. My bad. The coffee sounds great - He smiled at me but I didn't fully believe him.
- Toya, you know you can tell me everything right? - Geez this boy always warms my heart and I look like a softie. Damn it all. An's gonna bully me about that again.
- I know and I appreciate that. Let's go and order something warm. - Toya nodded at me and quickly changed the topic. Something's up and I know that... But Toya seems to brush it off. I need to know what's happening.
- Come on guys! We're not gonna wait a millennium for you - An waved at us, sightly impatient since she wanted to have a tea already.
- Nobody's gonna steal your drink. It's late anyway - I rolled my eyes and followed behind An. Toya quickly did the same and followed both of us.
We quickly went to the cafe and sat next to the table. It was already late and rain attacked everything outside. Nobody was there expect of them and Ken, An's father.
The girl quickly went to bring us a cup of tea, and coffee for Toya. I was still worried about my partner but I couldn't do much. If Toya didn't want to talk about it I will drop the topic... For now.
We stayed in a neutral silence. It was neither heavy nor comfortable. To kill some time I looked outside. The rain was still pretty heavy. Damn I will have to come back home in a cat-and-dog raining weather, so will Toya. Kohane can come back with her father but we? My father probably is busy and Toya's... we don't talk about him
I laid my head on a cold window and then glued my gaze at Toya. His state was getting more and more serious. His eyes were unfocused and his face pale. I sat closer and put my hand on his, making sure he know that Im with him no matter what. He can be a bloodlust vampire and I will still stay by his side.
Soon after An brought three teas and one coffee, as usually. She sat next to Kohane and started the conversation once again. It all we needed. A good topic to distract Toya with.
- So we should talk about our next song. I know we've suppressed RAD WEEKEND but that won't stop us from making more good songs, right?
- Mhm! Im in. Maybe we can ask Miku for an advice about our next song. I don't want to disappoint anybody - Kohane smiled and looked at the boys to check if they agree with her.
- That sounds fine for me. I think my voice is warmed enough to make a good song - I smiled as I thought about our next song. I would lie if I'd say Im not excited. To calm down my emotions I took a sip of this warm tea.
- Yeah, that's good... hmm - Toya is really looking wrong right now. I gripped his shoulder in case he will pass out. - What are you doing..?
- Making sure you won't pass out and break your head. We are going home, now - I was strict, I know... I can't let Toya pass out tho. He might hurt his head or something.
- Akito, you don't have to worry. Im just a bit sleepy, okay? We will finish talking about our next song and we can go. I don't want to-
- Enough! You look like a walking ghost, we are going home, now. No complaint, no buts. No anything. You are going home with me
- Shinonome-kun is right. You don't look well. We care about you, Aoyagi-kun. - I felt relieved that Kohane was taking my side. Toya needs to lay in bed and I will make that happen, no matter what.
- They are true. I need to clean the cafe anyway. Just let me just finish my tea - An quickly sipped her tea. It was still warm but she forced it down her throat anyway. She finished the cup quickly and ran to clean the place. I was glad they are helping me with this stubborn and cute brat.
- My dad told me that he will be there soon. I will help An-chan when you are going home. See you tomorrow
Kohane waved at us and slowly went to help the girl with her cleaning. Now since we are alone I can finally focus on forcing Toya to go home. I pushed him out and looked at the street
- Why it have to rain! We will get wet and look like rats - I growled but then sighed. - Ready for getting wet? Cuz I am not
- Let's go already - It seems like Toya is in no mood to joke. Noted! I decided to not bother him and walk forward, taking the lead.
I entered the alley we've met for the first time. The familiar feelings made me almost feel dizzy. I remember as it was yesterday. The alley, Toya's voice. It was so goddamn mesmerizing. His smile... His face... Ugh! Focus Akito!
- Hey Toya, remember the first time we've met? - I said with a smile and slowly turned to look at Toya. What I saw left me confused. - Toya..?
Toya's head was lowered and his mouth sightly open. I couldn't really see his eyes but I can see him body tensing. My hand slowly moved forward to touch my partner in worry. Why was Toya acting like this? At first his weak eyes, pale face and now that? What the hell is with this boy?
- Toya..? - I gently touched his arm and open my mouth to say something again but...
When I tried to say something... Toya threw himself at me. It all happened so quickly I didn't even realize I was on the ground however the pain in my head was here from the hit. My heart stopped and my body frozen in shock and... fear? I was fearing my own partner?
Then I felt something sharp digging into his shoulder. Tears blurred my vision and I growled in pain. My hands immediately gripped his head and working on auto pilot, trying to push him away. Toya possessed sudden strength he didn't have before. Shit it was dangerous situation to me. My singing partner was on top of me, drinking his blood. What the hell...
As I fought I felt a strong wave of dizziness. My hands went limp and those black spots began to appear on my vision. Toya was really sucking md dry. It isn't some horror book... It's reality. I am probably dreaming from training, right? If not the pain it would be a good explanation but I felt everything
- Toya... You're hurting me... Im gonna... die...
Those words seems to work on Toya since he gasped and away his sharp teeth. I barely could see him but I knew that he was shocked and terrified. His body quickly stood up and ran away, leaving me weak and feeling cold. My hand weakly tried to grip Toya but he already ran away
- Toya... - It was my last word because I fainted right after that. Once colorful world was now a dark place and the rain slowly began to fade away.
Dear diary...
WHY DID I EVEN DO THAT? IT WAS SO CRUEL. HE DID NOTHING WRONG YET I HURTED HIM. I DON'T DESERVE HIM. NEITHER HE DESERVES ME, IF I COULD DISAPPEAR I WOULD DO IT RIGHT NOW. FUCK ALL OF THIS BLOOD THING. I WILL STOP DRINKING BLOOD.
sorry Akito :(