Blood Manipulation. A technique that was inheritable by those with the only true bloodline of vampire supreme, The Progenitor.
There were various hidden abilities of this particular technique, which Yuuta wasn't aware of yet. Even he spent a year and a half with Lilith, training his skills and efficiency, he couldn't learn everything, and more to that the technique which required the King to master almost a thousand years would be a legend to surpass in mere 24 months or so.
But it wasn't like Yuuta was in total oblivion of his bloodline and wasn't able to use some portion of its true potential.
One of them was that he could suppress the smell of his blood which eventually helped him avoid a massive blow that he couldn't have been able to handle yet.
After clearing the hideout of the junkyard he felt someone might sniff around so he cleared all the blood trails he used and left nothing behind.
He was oblivious about the fact that the hideouts weren't only on his to-do list.
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After confronting Makima, Mahiru went back to her house, and as like the day before, she 'slept' with Yuuta but the difference was that this time they slept side by side, not Mahiru lying on Yuuta's lap.
It was a little awkward at first but soon they both got accustomed to each other's body and unconsciously after departing to deep slumber, they started cuddling as well.
'Mm' nearly at 6 in the morning, Mahiru's sleep started fading away as she opened her eyes slowly revealing her cyber yellow irises. She had a great sleep, that she would admit wholeheartedly, as this was the first time she was resisting waking up.
But in the end, she finally, gave off the idea and tried to lift her body however a foreign weight was somewhat pressing her down.
She finally recalled the last night with her eyes going wide a little. She turned her head, to her left and immediately blushed really hard. She realized that she was in the grasp of Yuuta and his face was just some inches apart from her. Their breaths were colliding with each other with noses about a finger apart.
Mahiru didn't panic as soon she saw the sleeping face of Yuuta.
The secondary reason was that she didn't want to wake him up and the primary...
'He looks so adorable'. Her eyes glimmered in awe as she saw the calm and relaxed face of Yuuta sleeping beside her. His sharp eyes and seductive lips were really alluring and the most attractive feature of his face, that Mahiru also agrees with.
Yuuta was holding Mahiru's belly tightly with his body pressed against her and his other hand under her head. She had a feeling that it might have gone numb but seeing him comfortable in his sleep, she decided to continue this for a little longer.
Mahiru was getting butterflies at the same a warmness was spreading across her, telling her that she was the safest in his embrace. It was the first time she felt like this. She didn't know but slowly and steadily, she was drowning in his love and the ironic thing was that she was denying her thoughts.
The way they were affectionate right now and the relationship they had, according to her had no name. She never confessed nor did he, but it wasn't like she would ever betray him.
She couldn't think of any other person in her life, either before meeting him and definitely not afterward. She was happy of getting his attention, to the point that she was ready to abandon every other thing to be with him, and there was that too.
She had a feeling that if she betrays him then he might kill her. And she was contented about it. Yuuta being possessive toward her might give her a slight heart attack but she wanted to see it for once at least.
All her thoughts and imagination were screaming that she was madly in love with him, but she couldn't admit it until she hears it from Yuuta.
"Morning". Her train of thoughts broke down as she saw pale Scarlett eyes looking at her warmly.
" Morning ". She greeted back, a little shy as she was still in his embrace while facing a breath apart.
Yuuta didn't know how hot her body was getting each second. He hugged her tightly once again and got up.
Mahiru covered herself in a blanket and stared at him, stretching his body lightly.
" We have school, so get up". He said before exiting the room.
Mahiru spaced out for some minutes before getting out of bed.
When she arrived at the dining hall, her mind froze down.
Yuuta was cooking something delicious that she already knew from the smell she received even before reaching here.
But now, that wasn't her concern.
'W-why i-is he naked?'Yuuta was wearing an apron over nothing. His upper body was in bare view, showing the crafted chiseled back thoroughly. And the apron made it look more 'lewd'.
Her face was steaming like amber. Yuuta sensed her gawking at him and his smirk never died down since she came in and went into a daze.
After plating the scrambled egg and bread on the plate he took out the apron and walked toward the lost Mahiru.
Yuuta was feeling really hot because of the weather so the first thing he did after walking was to throw the chains binding him
"I have made something light and now I am going to change for school. Don't be late." He gave a dangerous smile to Mahiru before leaving the house.
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They both got ready for school wearing white shirts and dark blue lower wear. As usual, Mahiru looked pretty and bright, ready to enlighten anyone who comes in her presence.
"Wanna go together?" At the same time, Yuuta also exited his house and spotted a startled Mahiru.
"Ye-yeah sure". She didn't hesitate on going together but stammered because of the person she saw suddenly.
'How can he look so handsome so casually'. Yuuta was like usual except that he tied his long hair in a ponytail and nothing else.
She was feeling a little embarrassed because of the obvious glances she was giving him. But she couldn't help herself. For her, Yuuta looked too handsome to resist.
'Am I becoming a pervert?'
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They took the train and walked to the school side by side. There wasnt much of a talk between them as one was feeling embarrassed and the other was one conflicting about where to attack next.
The students who saw these two walking together, halted their steps with eyes widened in surprise. Mahiru was famous but she kept every boy at a certain distance. So coming to school together with a guy was astonishing.
Mahiru ignored those gazes and this same was for Yuuta. He didnt care whether they were out of jealousy or confusion. If he wanted to do something then that's that.
Arriving inside the almost full classroom, a loud gasp surrounded the room. Yuuta separated from Mahiru and went to the backside of the class before placing his bag on his desk.
As Mahiru sat on the desk, a group of students regardless of gender started forming around her, bombarding her with questions.
" Why were you with Yuuta kun?"
"Are you guys dating now? Aw so sweet."
"Did he coerce you to do this or something? I am a martial artist you can tell me your grief".
" Can I get his number please?" Mahiru calmly heard every question before replying serenely.
"We live next door that's why we walked together. And I am not forced to walk with him, or to say I was the one who invited him. And my relationship with him...then it's a secret". Mahiru smiled subconsciously making everyone around her bliss.
The commotion in the class came to an abrupt end due to the arrival of the homeroom teacher.
During the whole three periods of school, Mahiru felt Yuuta's gaze on her, and prying in his emotions, she felt his slow urge and desired forming for her. She was contented to be needed by someone which made her smile all the time.
But something happened after the third period...
Yuuta's emotions flickered to anxious ones. She immediately looked back toward him, not minding being on the first seat and completely visible to the teacher. When she saw Yuuta gazing back at her with a frown she knew something was happening or maybe was about to happen.
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A/N: This novel is going to be apocalyptic type. This is a massive decision that I took after a lot of contemplation. Drop a comment of your thoughts