#ruikito

CHAPTER 1

“Ugh… why didn’t I just take the day off? Toya was right, I do need a break… who even is this Kamishiro guy, anyways?” A man walked through a forest, pushing branches out of the way as to not get them in his ginger hair. He grumbled, not wanting to be stuck out in the forest on a Saturday- isn’t that when you’re supposed to rest?

It was always like this, him not wanting to rest, then him paying the consequences. Tsukasa always made fun of him for that- constantly on the grind, as a knight should be. Wasn’t this Kamishiro guy near here?

This man was Akito Shinonome, a Young Knight. He was on the look out for a certain man, one named Rui Kamishiro. He didn’t remember much about what he was told about Kamishiro, just that he was dangerous and must be taken into custody.

Snap.

Akito turned to the noise, hand nearing his sword’s handle.

“Who’s there?!”

he saw some red hair underneath the leaves on the branches of the trees surrounding them. He wasn’t alone.

“Oh~ A knight?” The red hair moved into the light, showing a man. A very tall one.

“You’re-“

The man put his finger over Akito’s mouth.

“Shhh… you’re gonna ruin your cute look if you talk.”

“What?”

“You heard me, uhm… knight?”

“Yes, that happens to be my occupation.” Akito furrowed his eyebrows, getting irritated.

“Oh. How sad!” The man frowned, and started walking away.

“W-wait! You can’t just leave! You haven’t told me anything about you!” Akito grabbed the man’s wrist, pulling it towards him.

“My apologies. You may know me as…”

Akito’s eyes widened as he realized who he just grabbed. “… Rui Kamishiro.” The man laughed, and pulled Akito’s arm towards him.

He pulled him closer, and took his hand from his wrist to put it on his waist. Rui lifted Akito’s face up, almost colliding their lips with each other when..

“I’m afraid I can’t give you the satisfaction, sir~”

“Wh…”

Rui then let go, and ran away, leaving Akito standing there, flabbergasted at what just happened before him. He touched his face, and realized it was all red. What had just happened..

Akito decided to just walk back to the palace. He didn’t need to worry about that person just now… sure, he was a criminal, but he was too tired to deal with him.

“Shinonome?”

Akito looked forward, and saw a tall man with blue hair. Well, two shades of blue. He remembered him well- his ex-boyfriend, Toya Aoyagi.

“Yo, Toya. You’ve been treating the prince well, yes?”

“He hasn’t been hurt yet.”

“That’s why you’re the best knight, of course.”

Akito and Toya laughed, and started walking into the palace more. Akito looked around, trying to find a certain person. Someone who had sent him out on this mission, someone who

“Aki!”

Speak of the devil. Racing forward, a girl darted towards him. Suddenly, Akito felt an embrace against him. Ah yes, this was who had told him to go.

“You can let go now, Saki.”

“But can’t I hold on for a bit longer?”

“Nope.”

Saki let go, and looked towards another room.

“I think I need to go feed.. my pet squirrel! And I need Aki’s help for it!”

Toya stood there, confused. Saki didn’t have a pet squirrel…

“Yes! We must go!”

Akito chimed in, and was pulled by Saki into the room.

The room they entered happened to be a guest bedroom. Somewhere a squirrel most definitely wouldn’t be. Saki sat Akito on the bed, and stood up.

“So?? What happened?? Did you see him??”

“… yes, I met Kamishiro.”

“Was he really a vampire?”

“Wait wait wait, a VAMPIRE?” Akito’s eyes went wide. He didn’t remember being told Kamishiro was a VAMPIRE.

“Of course! I told you before you left!”

that’s what he gets for not listening…

“What happened?” Saki pleaded for info, anything. And so Akito told her the story.

“WHAT?!”

“Exactly! That’s how I felt!”

Saki covered her mouth, and looked around.

“That means… he doesn’t react to sunlight?”

“I guess not…” Akito didn’t want to admit it, but he did look kinda hot in the sunlight… he’d never admit it though!

“Hmm… how are we gonna prove him innocent of his charges if-“

“Wait wait wait, we’re proving him INNOCENT? FOR CRIMES??”

“Well, yeah, but-“ Saki got interrupted once more.

“WHAT CRIMES DID HE COMMIT?”

“Oh you know, manslaughter-“

“MANSLAUGHTER???”

“Look… I know a bit of his past, ok? I just need help getting him out of being hurt more. He wouldn’t kill anyone who didn’t hurt him first, I swear!”

“Saki, you’re insane.”

“Aren’t you insane too?”

“Yeah, but I’m not the one trying to GLORIFY A MURDERER!”

Creeeeeak…

Saki and Akito looked at the door, noticing a few familiar faces. Toya, a blonde man, and a long white haired woman. They just stared for a few moments.

“Uhm… we can explain.”

“Yes… very much so.”

The blonde man shook his head, and spoke. “Saki, what in god’s name is Akito talking about? What murderer are you glorifying?”

This was Tsukasa Tenma, Saki’s older brother, and heir to the throne.

“Look… I just… I don’t believe Rui would kill someone, that’s all. You know that too, don’t you?”

The white haired girl sighed and went to Saki, giving her a hug. “As your advisor, I wouldn’t suggest doing this. Kamishiro is a dangerous man, Saki. Who knows what he’d do to you?”

“But Kanade… he’s a good person. He’s truly a good person…”

Kanade Yoisaki, the princess’ advisor. Akito personally saw her as a little sister. He wasn’t going to get caught up in this right now…

“Tsukasa, can I leave, please?”

“Yes, Akito. Though, meet me later tonight. We must have a talk.” Akito wasn’t really scared. He’d known Tsukasa for a long time- if Akito did something, Tsukasa would understand why.

Toya stayed behind, helping Kanade comfort Saki. Tsukasa had left, as he needed to do things. Saki sat down on the ground, thinking.

Akito got back to his room, and laid on the bed. Today was… exciting, that was for sure. That guy was Rui Kamishiro? He was… good looking, that’s for sure. Wait, what was he thinking?!

A bat smacked the window where his bed laid next to. Seeing this, Akito immediately got up to help the creature. He opened the window, reaching his hand out.

“Come on… don’t be scared.”

The bat slowly creeped onto his hands, and as soon as he had closed the window, there was a puff of smoke.

“Did you miss me, knight?”

Akito jumped off the bed, and onto the floor. He was just trying to get some rest, man!

“Kamishiro…”

“Your voice sounds so sweet, saying my name. Can you say it more?”

Akito was confused. Wait.. wasn’t this guy supposed to be really evil? Like… killed a whole village evil? What’s he doing in his bedroom?!

“I won’t give you the satisfaction.”

He’ll admit, Rui is pretty good at smooth talking. Way too good.

“So cold! It’s like a stake through my heart!”

Rui walked closer towards Akito, taking his hand and making him stand up.

“You’re the most beautiful man I’ve ever set my eyes on.. please, let me..”

He motioned towards Akito’s neck, and Akito was curious at what he would do. But honestly… everything he thought, he wouldn’t really complain about.

“Fine… but you owe me later.”

Rui sank his teeth into Akito’s neck, sucking blood out from the wound made by them. Akito winced in pain, but it oddly didn’t feel that bad. It wasn’t like it felt good, but it wasn’t like he was being stabbed..

“Maybe I’ll get used to you being around. Your blood tastes very sweet, you know.”

“…. You flatter me.”

“Please, won’t you tell me your name?”

Akito thought for a second. This guy? A murderer? He honestly couldn’t believe it now.

“Akito. Akito Shinonome.”

“So beautiful..”

Rui sighed, and went back to the window. He opened it, turned into a bat, and flew out, leaving Akito in confusion. Butterflies in his chest, face all red- what was this?

Akito bandaged his neck, and looked at the time. It seems like he needed to meet with tsukasa soon. He got up, sighing. Damn, that Kamishiro…

“Akito? Are you alright in there? I thought I heard a thud…” Kanade’s voice…

“Ah- yep! All good! Don’t worry!”

He stumbled out of the room, giving a thumbs up.

“Ah… ok. Tsukasa wanted you, by the way.” Akito nodded, and started walking towards the main hall. He was nervous. Did he somehow know that Rui was here? Oh no…

He entered the main hall, anxiety filling him with fear. Was Tsukasa always this menacing?

“Akito.. don’t be scared. I just wanted to tell you a story.”

“Yes, sir.”

Akito went to stand near him, doing his best to remain calm. Then, Tsukasa started talking.

“When me and Saki were little, I’d always get the attention. You know, because I’m an heir and all. But… attention isn’t always a good thing. I felt trapped by my own family, my own peers.” Tsukasa looked away, continuing. “That’s when I met Rui. He and I… got along really well. We dated, haha.. or, we used to date.”

Akito heard this, and felt sick. What was this? He didn’t care about Kamishiro. Was this because of the bite?

“Rui, I believe, would never do anything bad,” Tsukasa went on, “but if he were to hurt anyone, I wouldn’t show mercy. He was turned into a vampire by one of our other good friends, Nene. You probably don’t know her- she was from the village.”

Akito wasn’t thinking. He was mainly focused on one thing. Tsukasa and Rui… dating? There’s no way. No..

“You should always watch out around him, Akito. Even if I doubt he’d hurt anyone, you can never be sure.”

Akito nodded, and walked away. Towards his room again. The window, open, since he had forgotten to close it. But it wasn’t what was bothering him right now.

“He.. dated him? What?”

Akito got into night clothes, took off the bandages on his neck, and locked the door. He locked the window. He didn’t want to be talked to anymore. Was everything a lie? Or was he just trying to get to Tsukasa? What were these feelings flooding his mind?!

The next morning, Tsukasa got worried. Akito wasn’t out of his room yet, and it was almost lunch… what happened?

“Are there any keys to Akito’s door?” He asked Saki, who had been known for breaking into Akito’s room when he was gone to play pranks on him.

“Hmm.. I have one! Here you go!”

Tsukasa took the key, and headed towards Akito’s room.

inside of Akito’s room, there was a bang on the window. Rui was trying to get in again…

“Leave, Kamishiro. I know you just want Tsukasa.”

“Stop speaking nonsense! Let me in, please!”

Akito huffed, and let him in through the window.*“What now? You’re gonna go to Tsukasa?! It’s him you want anyways!”

“What are You Talking about?!”

creaaaaak…

Tsukasa entered the room, noticing Rui. His face went surprised, and he looked at Akito.

“I swear, I can explain…” Akito started, but he was interrupted by Tsukasa.

“Is that.. on your neck…” Akito covered the marks on his neck.

But tsukasa moved his hands. “Rui… did you do this? You… you hurt someone?!” Before Rui could say anything, Tsukasa grabbed his arm and started dragging him towards somewhere.

“Tsukasa, what do you think you’re doing?!”

Akito stepped towards them, and Tsukasa glared at him.“To the prison.”

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