“This is not a date.”
But it sure feels like one.
| Featuring: Ayato Sakamaki & Yui Komori.
Heavily Inspired by Diabolik Lovers Anime Anthology Manga, Ayato's second chapter.
From the moment I settled for my fate to live in this huge mansion, I have been treated as prey by every single one of the vampires living in it. Rude comments were said to me every day, night after night.
The Sakamaki brothers would never show mercy.
– I am not food! – I tried to say countless times, and no one bothered to listen.
As time passed, I lost hope of being heard and became increasingly lonely. Until one of them showed up to question me.
– Sup, pancake? – Ayato's presence was recurring, wherever I went, I would be confronted by the red-haired vampire. – You have been sighin’ nonstop lately.
He asks this while using one of his rude nicknames, as always. However, I decided to answer him.
– It's just… it's been so long since I've had fresh air. – Another longing sigh crawls out of my nostrils, my gaze wandering to the ceiling. – The mansion is too stuffy, and I start to think about going somewhere else. Like a park or a garden outside of here.
No one would let me leave, it was that simple.
– A park? – With a single step, Ayato places himself right in front of me. His brow was furrowed. – For what? Do you want to have a date there or something? – His tone was blatantly mocking.
– What? No, I never said that!
Laughing at my face, he looks down at me.
– You know, your reaction says it all. – He walks around me with a sneer on his lips. – Of course, no one would invite you, with that flat chest of yours.
– My chest has nothing to do with it!
With the little freedom I have, it would be impossible to find someone in that sense. I don't even want to have a relationship with anyone right now.
– It has a lot to do with it. – Determined, he takes a step forward, daring me to respond. – Pan-ca-ke.
I know that if I answered him, his response would be another snarky joke. Ayato is really cruel.
Selfish, and an eternal child.
I just want to be listened to, without my words getting distorted or laughed at when I'm trying to say something important. Any change from him seemed too good to be possible.
– … excuse me. – I turn my back, catching him off guard as I head to the opposite side.
I’m in no mood to deal with that kind of discussion today. Rather keep myself out of trouble until dawn, no matter how much I despise wandering in the dark. Better alone than going out with bad company, after all.
When school starts, I sit outside at the top of the building, letting the wind intertwine my blond curls. I should have been in class, but the concentration on my studies had faded along with any remnants of determination.
On nights like this, loneliness is my only enemy.
It's cold out here. I need to hug my knees to get some comfort.
I would like to look at the sky, but the stars are hidden among the clouds. The only thing left is the bright full moon.
Even if I insisted on reaching its light with my fingertips, they would never make it. Some hopes were doomed to be forgotten.
However, I hadn't completely abandoned my dreams yet. I still thought of them.
– What are you doin’ here? – and he also remembered me.
When I lift my chin, I find the same confident boy from before seemingly bothered. His usual white shirt with three of the buttons unbuttoned, the black jacket, and one of the legs with the pants resting on his knee.
– Nothing… – I doubt he would care if I told him.
His eyebrows hunched as if trying to guess what I meant by that.
– Tch. – His hand lands on my back, pulling me away from the corner. – It's annoying when you suddenly disappear.
There was only one reason why Ayato would care about this.
– Uhm. – My lower lip trembles a little. – You always get upset when the prey disappears, right?
The words sound defiant in my head, although the voice comes out small and sad. I stand up with the support of his hand, watching his cautious expression through my pink irises.
He seems to think for a while, not knowing how to respond when he notices the lingering melancholy in my actions.
– Your blood is simple food for vampires. – Obviously, Ayato will say that. – It would be strange for us to treat you in any other way.
– Okay… – I don’t even want to argue, my mind is too exhausted for such a thing.
I try to free myself from him, with little desire to use force.
– And this, it's “okay” too? – His arms wrap around my waist, suddenly pulling me towards him.
Before I can react, the soles of my shoes leave the floor. The air currents that clash against me get more intense, and when I look down…
– A-Ayato. – I close my eyes. – Get back down, we’re going t-too high.
I forgot that vampires could fly on a full moon, and I never imagined that he would grab me and take flight like that, out of nowhere!
– Who told you to close your eyelids? – he murmurs with annoyance. – If you’re so afraid of fallin’, all you need to do is hold on tight.
Following his advice, I began to tighten his clothes. The muffled laugh that rises from his chest forms a strangely pleasant buzz against my skin. We ascend into the night sky.
My sighs become lighter as I place a small part of my trust in him, despite still being scared.
The environment around me felt swift and slow, indicating that Ayato had – finally – stopped.
His grip on my waist becomes solid, an assurance that he will continue carrying me.
His body barely emits heat, but it gives me a comforting feeling when I hold on tightly. Courage blooms in my chest, a curiosity to see what he wanted to show me so bad.
In an attempt to satisfy this anxiety, my eyelashes lift one by one.
I thought the heights would scare me, however, I was wrong. The city lights are beautiful, as bright as sun rays in the midst of shadows. A whiff of air slips away from my lungs, and my palms drag to his shoulders.
– I remember you said you weren't a big fan of the darkness once, so… – he turns his head upwards, forgetting to finish the sentence. – Oh, that's right, you wanted to see a park.
My heart filled with happiness when I realized that he had actually paid attention to what I said. I didn't even remember sharing this information with Ayato, but it seems that this opinion of mine had been kept carefully in his thoughts.
– There’s an amusement park. – He points with his index finger, proud of his own discovery. – Right there.
Following the direction in which his green eyes are guided, I observe a ferris wheel and other lit toys, as well as wide gates guarding the place. No group of people inside.
– It must be closed at these hours. We have to go back—
He cuts off my speech, pressing my body against his.
– Don't be a party pooper! You’ll be able to experience anythin’ you desire once we get there. – A playful smile forms on his lips, the idea sparkling in his pupils. – Let's go now.
Ayato pretends not to hear as he flies away. I bury my face on his shoulder, a loud screech escaping my throat.
I hold him tightly as we cross the vast ocean of urban buildings, which resemble a bunch of figures and shadows moving around us. When we reach the blue floor, it feels like my stomach just turned from the inside out.
– … why do that? – I take in the fresh air, releasing it with some difficulty.
This night is getting too radical for me.
– If I had let you talk, you’d be complaining. – He murmurs, relieving the pressure of his hug. – It’s your first time skipping class, we gotta celebrate somehow!
This, in no context, should be a reason for celebration.
– There is no way to enjoy a closed amusement park. – A calm breeze passes by, and I break our embrace. – Someone might see it and call the police, we are trespassing after all.
– As if they’re going to find us! – the confidence in his words remains unshakable. – In the worst-case scenario, I’ll grip ya and fly away. No issue.
This vampire never changes. However, I have to admit that this little adventure lifted my spirits.
There's a section with a field of artificial flowers and the park’s map behind him. Even though we're the only ones here, all the attractions listed make me want to explore more.
– Alright. – I confirm with hesitation. – Let's try to be discreet, it would be awful if we ended up damaging something.
In the moment’s rush of adrenaline, I almost fail to perceive the cocky vampire puffing his chest in satisfaction.
– Heh, I always knew you weren’t as prissy as you seemed.
It surprises me that a guy like him managed to drag me into such a mess, which makes me question his true intentions. However, when I stop to question why, a very peculiar possibility comes to mind.
It makes me stay quiet for a while until I have the courage to ask:
– Ayato… did you bring me here because you wanted to have a date with me? – It made sense. That's what he had asked me before in a teasing tone, and it could be the real reason.
I see him blink, caught off guard by the question. No response comes out of his mouth.
Moments of stillness stretch between us.
– What are you sayin’? – suddenly, his face starts to become serious. – Obviously, I brought you here to have a meal.
I take a few steps back, almost bumping into a carousel horse by accident.
Of course. I don't even know why I thought it would be different.
– Come on, do your thing. – His lips form an evil smile, revealing his sharp fangs. – Close your eyes.
I was foolish to think his intentions would be good. I let my eyelids roll over my eyes, cringing in anticipation of a bite.
The silence becomes a thousand times more unbearable than it was a few seconds ago.
Until he blows a puff of air on my ear.
– Ow! – I cover it with my hand, eyes opening in irritation. – Ayato, if you're going to bite me, don't hurt my hearing!
His laughter resonates in my mind, and I, without understanding, watch him take a step back.
– Do you really think that, among all these fun toys, I'm ‘bout to bite your neck?! – suddenly, his hand holds mine. – Dum-my. You think too highly of yourself.
I’m amazed at this development, until I feel a pull from him, getting my feet dragged to God knows where Ayato is taking me.
– Tonight, let’s have fun. – Despite only seeing the back of his head, I'm sure Ayato is smiling. – So be quiet and don’t ask unnecessary questions.
The wind carries us around, shaking our fabrics and loose strands of hair as his fingers get tangled with mine. The touch is gentle.
The occasional – and discreet – glance he throws in my general direction tells me…
…this is definitely a date.
EXTRA: Silly moodboard.
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this text was way too hard to translate from my mother language to english, I hope this is decent (help)
I rolled a d30 (a thirty sided dice) online to determine my theme, and then noticed there was an extra, bonus prompt that I forgot to count. Oh well.
Also, check out LeFreet, I took the rendered Ayato chibi from one of their posts.
