CRIMSON PRINCE

By: Hikari Nanao

A/N: OMG. Sorry if it's a bit crappy, because I wrote it when I didn't have the mood to... My Microsoft Word often not respond when I save this. Its AutoRecover files are unaccessible, too. Error and repeat. That's why I often go into bad mood these days. I barely made this on time yesterday, so please bear with it until my MW is repaired.

I'm too lazy to edit the apostrophes, too... (my MW turns normal apostrophes to single opening quotes)

Oh well. Enjoy.

Chapter Three: "Her Taste"

-Tamaki POV-

This thick taste… Haruhi's blood…

At first, I didn't believe she's going to say something like that. I thought it was fake.

But… as I continued to sink in her blood's taste, I could feel it… her warmth, her love…

And I almost left her alone because of this stupid thirst that idiotic father gave me…

I was such a fool, Haruhi… But I'm not going to leave you alone again.

Ever.

After I got enough, I withdrew my fangs from her neck. I leaned to the wall and she looked at me with her straight eyes.

"Senpai? Are you alright?"

I looked at her back.

"Nothing."

"Come on, why do you look so sad? Shouldn't you guys be happy after a meal?" She chuckled a bit. I smiled.

"Heh, yeah, I guess so." I laughed a bit. "It's just… I don't know… I'm relieved. And happy in a way." I cupped her cheek with my right hand. "I'm happy you're not ignoring me because I'm… you know…"

"Didn't I tell you I'm not scared of you?" She holded my right hand with both of her hands. "I'm not going to leave you alone. Not now." She took my hand to her chest. I could feel her heartbeats. "Haruhi… Neither do I—"

"Did I interrupt something?"

Ah, God dammit! It was getting a bit romantic, too!

"Ooh, are those your bite marks, Suoh? I'm surprised you didn't drain her dry." He said with a grin. And laughed. Ugh, I hate him so much.

"Ha! Don't compare me with YOU, you little…!"

"How many times I've told you not to disobey me, Suoh…?" He glared at me and his eyes turned red. I tried to move, but I couldn't.

"No wonder, why you picked her as your blood bank, Suoh… she smells good…" Damn! I wanna punch his face SO BAD! But why can't I move already! Wait, what's he doing? He's closing in to Haruhi!

"It makes me want to…"

STOP! I'm not going to let you finish that!

"Rrrraaaahhhh!" Click! I somehow broke free of that… thing. "Get off Haruhi!" I screamed and pushed him away, standing in between them. I panted and Haruhi shook heavily.

"What's this? You're not willing to share her with me? Do you want her so bad, Suoh…?" He laughed. What a maniac.

"I'll leave. I don't have that much time to spend… But I'll come back for you, remember that…" Wuzz! He left. Again. Okay, WTF. There's only one thing to care about now.

"Haruhi! Haruhi, are you alright?" I swiftly turned to her and rested her against the wall. "I'm okay, senpai…" She smiled. "But who is…"

"I'll explain later." I put my figer on her lips. "Now, let's get out of here. Everyone seems to have gone home." I reached out for the door handle. I feel her pat me on my shoulder. "Change your clothes first, senpai. I'll go first."

"Okay." I told her, slightly grinning. "Wait 3 seconds. I mean THREE seconds." I saw her confused face. "Hm, just do it quick." She went out for 3 seconds. Then in. "Senpai, they left a no—" I was already finished. Thank my inhuman speed. "… they left a note saying they went home before us, so now lets head back…"

"Mm, okay." I nodded. "Let's go home together on my car and I'll explain everything through the way. And don't you say no."

"… okay."

So we got into the car and I explained everything to her. I saw her guilty face when I told her her life was the trade for my current self. I calmed her down and told her that I want to protect her, and I'll do everything I can. She started crying all of a sudden and I pat her back, telling her it's okay.

"No, senpai." She backed off. "If you're doing whetever it takes to protect me, I'll also do MY part." She wiped her tears away.

"I'll find out what will cure you from this, and I'm doing whatever it takes!"

I was shocked. I didn't think she'd care that much for me.

"I'm sorry." I told her, and embraced her again.

"Don't say it." I felt her hands hugging me back. "I'm doing everything I can. So until then…" She pulled back and cupped my face, forcing me to look straight at her eyes. "… you'll drink from me."

What.

"Haruhi, it's okay, I—"

"No buts!" Before I knew it, we've arrived at her home. "Just tell me whenever you need it, okay? See you tomorrow, senpai!"

I saw her running up the stairs to reach her house.

"Baka." I smiled. "You don't have to go that far…"

To be continued...