Anime: Dance with Devils

Requested by: @TheVampireSlayer67

(Y/n)'s POV

Knocking gently on the doors that led to the third library, I gripped the doorknob once I heard a male give permission to go in. Pushing the door open, I hesitantly stepped inside.

The student council president met my hesitant gaze as I cautiously looked around. There were no other presences here besides the devil standing before me. The aura surrounding him seemed to suggest of his irritation with my reluctance to speak up.

"What are you here for?" he asked.

"I'm looking...for...someone..."

"Who?"

"N-no, it's not important. Sorry for wasting your time."

"Are you a new student here?"

"Yeah, my name's-"

"(Y/n)."

"Well, if you knew, you didn't have to ask."

"I'm curious...why did you transfer to this school...vampire?"

"Under what obligation do I have to tell you my intentions?"

"You didn't come here simply because of academic success."

"...if you have nothing worth asking, then I'm leaving."

I turned only to find myself stumbling into someone's chest, my feet losing balance as I struggled to back away. The male immediately slipped his arm around my waist to keep me from falling, the other resting under my chin.

"S-Shiki..."

"I see you've come looking for me, little vampire," he exclaimed.

"Hmm? You're here to see Shiki?" Rem asked, placing a finger under his chin.

"What? Why is such a cute girl looking for a mere fallen angel?" asked Mage, the student council's secretary.

"This cute girl is my muse. I can only imagine how much trouble she went through to find me."

"What a beautiful butterfly but...you can't hide the truth tainting your beauty," commented Urie, the vice-president.

"I-I could say the same about you devils."

Nibbling softly on my ear, I immediately blushed a bright red as Shiki met my surprised expression with one of teasing playfulness. The others grew undeniably uncomfortable in our unwanted presence.

I grabbed the male's hand without a moment's delay and dragged him outside. He did not seem to mind one bit, instead subtly taking the lead until we soon arrived in the gardens.

The flowers shone like glistening gems in the sunlight as the morning due glided softly down the petals and leaves. Brushing my thumb against a rose petal, I smiled slightly, feeling the soft leathery texture of the blooming flower.

Shiki picked the (f/c) rose from the bush and skilfully weaved the flower into my hair. Blushing, I sat down on the lush grass as he began picking the flowers.

Watching the sky high above, I squinted as the sun's rays hit my eyes. The deliciously sweet scent of blood hit me, the light breeze carrying the smell in which I had undoubtedly lost myself in.

"Shiki, stop pulling the flowers out."

"But they're beautiful, are they not? Will they feel despair when their beauty is destroyed?..."

"You're...bleeding."

"Are you hungry? Do you crave for blood?"

"...d-don't tempt me."

"Hey, you're from the student council! Why are you pulling the flowers out? And why aren't you stopping him?"

A brown-haired girl crouched down in front of him and gently took his injured hands in her own. Shiki slapped her hands away, smirking as he licked the blood from the cuts, deliberately catching my eye with his smirking gaze.

The girl seemed somewhat offended by his unwillingness to receive her aid. She soon turned her attention to me, catching a glimpse of the rose embedded in my (h/c) hair.

"Is he flirting with you? Why didn't you stop him? Was it because he's a part of the student council?" she asked.

"Why do you care so much?"

"Even if he's in the student council, he shouldn't be damaging school property like this."

"...don't meddle in others' business."

"But-"

"Ritsuka, won't you leave (Y/n) and I alone? I haven't seen her for quite some time now and I do wish to catch up with her," Shiki exclaimed.

"O-okay but you should get those wounds treated first."

"There's no need."

"I-I'll help him. He'll let me."

"Okay, if you say so."

She looked at the two of us one more time before taking her leave. I glared at the purple-haired male as he held out his hands. I gingerly took his hands, looking hesitantly into his compliant eyes as he gave a subtle nod.

Biting into his wrist, I felt the warm flow of his blood slide down my throat as I continued to drink. Licking the puncture wounds, I moved closer to his neck, sensing the flow of blood beneath his skin.

Baring my fangs, I pricked his skin only to push him back and out of reach. Tears brimmed my eyes as I hugged my knees, hating myself for having broken my resolve. As my mother used to always say... 'Once a vampire, always a vampire'...

"(Y/n), did my blood taste that good?" Shiki asked as he moved closer to pull me into a warm embrace.

"D-don't provoke me again. I don't know if I'll be able to hold back..."

"How long has it been since you've last had blood? How long were you planning to starve yourself for?"

"Stop."

"You're a vampire. You need blood to survive. Don't try to deny your fate-"

"S-stop...I didn't ask to...be like this..."

"But you'll always have me by your side, won't you? I'll offer my blood to you anytime you want."

"Don't. I don't-"

"You won't be hurting me because you'll also offer yourself to me."

"Shiki..."

"Because I love you so don't hate yourself anymore, okay?"

My body seemed to freeze up as he leaned down and gently placed his lips on mine, capturing my mouth in a sweet yet delicate kiss. I touched my lips as soon as he pulled away, a truly genuine smile gracing his face.

He...loved me...an angel loved a creature like me. Silent tears slid down my cheeks as he whispered soft words into my ear, almost lulling me into a deep slumber.

"You're mine now, so don't you dare try to leave my side...and you no longer need to feel like a monster when you're with me..."

I struggled to keep my eyes open and gave in to the sleep threatening to overtake my consciousness. Shiki hummed a soft melody, the last sweet sound I heard before darkness took over my vision.