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Oho~ that kiss scene? I felt my heart beating faster for the intensity 🙈😏🙊. I felt so sad for Azu's insecurity, but I know that he'll slowly learn to love properly: not just Chris, but himself as well 🥹💕. Also, the feeling that Chris experienced underwater I can agree: everything about it is simply magical and calming. As long as there isn't fish and maybe cocodriles 😬 (in the pools mostly lol). Now, I'll wait for the next chapter!! I really want to know more aaaaaaaaaa 🙈💕

Love Planted a Rose 🌹

~ Dark ~

• Artwork by The Drawables •

Full Art Cover and Story Description, Here.

OCXCanon. 🔪 Azusa & Christine’s Story. 🌹

Fan Fiction Written by Me.

Fandom: Diabolik Lovers.

Masterpost.

AO3 Version

I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.

- John O'Donohue

When Christine woke up, she had a headache and her head was lightly spinning. What happened last night still has her shaken up. But she needed to brush it off. She didn't want to make Azusa worry and she didn't want to mention this to the brothers either. She refused to let this incident ruin their weekend together. Christine hoped that when she woke up it would have been a dream, but it wasn't a dream… She had the deep scratch marks on her belly. Reminding her that what happened last night was real. She didn’t have any marks on her neck which she felt relieved. After a shower, she got ready to meet up with Azusa. They were going to the river together. She wore a short flowy pink dress with white sandals and a gold ankle bracelet. She also had her everyday gold cross necklace and on her hair, she clipped the red rose that Azusa gifted her, and underneath her dress, she had a one-piece swimsuit. Normally, she likes to wear a two-piece bikini but since she has this deep scratch mark on her belly she didn’t want Azusa questioning her. She doesn’t even remember when she bought this one-piece swimsuit but she felt lucky having it.

Christine met Azusa in the living room. He gave her a cute smile when he saw her. He did questioned her to see if she really was okay. He told her he got worried that she didn't have dinner with him and his brothers last night. He said once he noticed that ten minutes passed by and she still didn't appear in the kitchen, he went immediately to her room to check on her. He told her, he knocked on the door but since she didn't answer he got inside. He also said he did not like the way she was lying in the bed and got scared something happened since he smelled her blood. He told her, he checked on her to see if there were any wounds but he didn't see any. He figured the wound must be in an area where the towel was covering her but out of respect for her, he didn't dare remove the towel from her body. Christine felt relieved he didn't do that. It would have been awkward right now if he would have seen her naked. She knew he wasn't a pervert and she likes him more now because of that. She lied to him and told him that she cut herself by accident with one of the rocks from the hot spring and that she felt dizzy once she got out because of the hot water. Lies, everything was a lie but she couldn't tell him what really happened.

Azusa didn't look fully convinced but since he saw her in pretty good shape now, he dropped the conversation and they left to go to the river.

- They arrive at the river -

Christine: “Wow! It’s so nice and the moonlight makes it look even more wonderful.”

(I can't wait to go for a swim later…)

Azusa: “The waterfall is lovely… Does it bring you… any memories, Rose…?”

Christine: “Huh? Why would it bring memories to me?”

Azusa: “Never mind... I just thought you’d probably had a story about the waterfall...”

Christine: (What the hell is he talking about? He’s not making any sense...)

“I do think that waterfall is really pretty and I love the falls sounds it's really relaxing. I know we are gonna have a good time together.”

“Azu let's put the blanket on the grass so we can sit down and drink the wine I brought.”

He smiles.

Azusa: “Okay, Rose…”

Once they placed the fabric nicely on the grass, they both sat on top of the blanket and Christine poured the wine into the glass and handed it over to Azusa.

Azusa: “Thank you… what type of wine… it is…?”

Christine: “Moscato. I bought it last weekend and saved it to bring it here.”

They both take a sip.

Azusa: “It tastes sweet…”

She nods.

Christine: “Do you know that Moscato was a cherished wine back in the eighth century, Before Christ?”

He shakes his head.

“They say the Ancient Greeks were the ones who invented the Moscato wine from the Muscat Grape and… it has a lower percentage of alcohol which means… you won't get drunk that fast.”

She smiles.

Azusa: “I see…”

He smiles back.

“You have a beautiful smile, Rose… I love seeing it... It reminds me of sunshine...”

Her cheeks flushed.

Christine: “T-Thank you… You always tell me that.”

Azusa: “It’s the truth… I've never seen a smile… as beautiful as yours…”

“Fufu... your cheeks are bright red... you are so cute...”

Christine: (This man!!! He’s becoming poetry himself with his sweet words and the way he's looking at me is making me so nervous. I can't believe he's making me feel this way!…)

“S-Shall I start… reading you the poem?”

He Nods.

- She takes out the book from her bag and began to read -

📖

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,

And summer's lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,

And often is his gold complexion dimm d; And every fair from fair sometime declines,

By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd; But thy eternal summer shall not fade

Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest; Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,

When in eternal lines to time thou growest: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,

So long lives this and this gives life to thee

Azusa: “That sounds like… something Ruki will read…”

She smiles.

Christine: “I agree. I think Ruki has read all of William Shakespeare's writings. I will ask him one day because now I'm curious.”

“Sonnet 18 is one of Shakespeare’s most popular poems and it’s also one of my favorites as well. I like the fact that William acknowledges the beauty of summer but notes its flaws as well. It's like us… that we also have flaws. Nobody is perfect even if we see perfect beauty on the outside.”

Azusa: “You are perfect to me, Rose… I don't see any flaws… You are beautiful inside and out… and… I'm lucky that you even acknowledge a piece of trash like me… That's why… I will always want to be useful to you…”

She frowns.

Christine: “Azusa! Don't talk about yourself that way! You may have your flaws but you are not! What you just said right now. You are a very sweet man and I’m enjoying getting to know you more. Also, you are very handsome.”

(He looks surprised!…)

Azusa: “Eh…!? That's the first time… someone had said that to me… You… really think I'm those things, Rose…?”

Christine: “Yes, Azusa. I really do. But please, don't think of me as ‘perfect’ because I am not, not even an inch. I have many flaws as well. But all we can do is try to help each other with these flaws.”

Azusa: “You truly are amazing, Rose… My heart is feeling warm with your words… you are the sunshine to my darkness…”

“I’m happy… I'm getting to know more of the things… you like to do…”

Christine: “I want to get to know the things that you like to do too, Azusa. You just don't like to talk much about yourself.”

Azusa: “I already showed you my treasure… and I love sharpening them… and now… since I met you… all I want to do is spend time with you… I enjoy… every moment we spend together…”

Christine: “Lately, I’ve been enjoying spending time with you also.”

Azusa: “Fufu… That makes me happy, Rose…”

(She makes my dead heart, beat fast…)

“Rose… are you enjoying your time here…?”

Christine: “Yes, it’s been nice and the hot spring bath was… surprising.”

(Scary! is what I wanted to say. I'm still shaken up about what happened but I will ignore it for now…)

“Are you having fun, Azu?”

Azusa: “Yes… It’s been a long time… that my brothers and I… have done a trip like this…”

Christine: “I'm glad. Is nice to go on family vacations. I used to go all the time with my parents and brother. I miss them so much.”

Azusa: (Oh no! Rose-san is getting sad…)

“I promise… to keep you company… so you won’t feel lonely…”

Christine: “Thank you, Azu. Then I hope we can do more fun things on my days off this summer.”

Azusa smoothed his hands up her arms to her shoulders. His cold fingers stroked her collarbone and the hollows of her throat before sliding up to cup her face. His fingers were rough, and the feel of them set off mini-explosions inside of Christine's stomach as they brushed over her eyebrows and down her cheeks.

She couldn’t stop staring at those lavender eyes. They were haunting her as his thumb glanced across her mouth.

Azusa: “Rose…? Can I ask you a question…?”

Christine: “Yes…”

Azusa: “Can I… kiss you…?”

Christine: … …

Azusa: “You don’t want to…?”

Christine: “Is just… I’m so confused with everything between us.”

(He bent his head, his lips close against mine, so much heat roared through me even though his fingers were ice cold…)

Azusa: “Don’t think about it… just accept me… I need you, Rose…”

He whispered the words against her mouth.

Christine: “A-Azu…”

She couldn’t hold back any longer. She placed her hands on his chest and kissed him. Her mouth crushing against his. Azusa’s lips were soft but firm they lit her up from the inside. She was glowing she could feel it. She never thought she could feel this way for another man.

His hands tangled in her hair, and tilted her head back until she was completely open to him. His tongue glanced over hers, then swept inside to explore the very essence of her. Both their tongues swirl in circles. She couldn't have stopped, even if she wanted to. She took his bottom lip and suck lightly. A moan escaped from the vampire’s lips. Christine tug her fingers on his wonderful hair, while Azusa gripped her hips tightly as they both kept kissing each other.

Suddenly an Unknown Voice:

“CHRISTINE!”

Christine flinched and broke the kiss, staring at the river.

Azusa: “What’s wrong…?”

Christine: “I heard someone call my name. You didn't hear it?”

Azusa: “No…”

Christine: “How is that possible? It was loud and clear.”

He cups her cheek, and turns her gaze toward his. He's breathing heavy.

Azusa: “Rose… I want your full attention… Please… let me kiss you… a little longer…”

He leans closer to her lips but Christine moves her head to the side.

Christine: “No…”

She pressed her hands on his chest and lightly pushed him back.

“I'm sorry, but we shouldn't do this. I don't want to confuse things between us, and even though I enjoyed the kiss… I'm honestly not ready to move on with someone else.”

They both were silent for a moment and Christine could see the pain in those lavender eyes.

Azusa: “… I will never obligate you to do anything you don't want to do… But… I’m too invested in you… and I will never let you go, Rose… like I've told you before… even if you hate me… I will still want you by my side… you mean so much to me…”

Christine: (There he goes confusing me even more! He is doing things to my heart. I admit that to myself but I have to protect my heart from another heartbreak. He knows I’m only here temporarily until the end of the summer. Whatever he might be feeling towards me it's only because of my blood, he's a vampire and that's the only thing vampires care about. It has nothing to do with me but only my blood because there is no way he would have any romantic feelings towards me. Even though he tells me the sweetest words. But at the end of the day, vampires only think of humans as food and nothing else. A romance between a Vampire and a Human, that was only made up by humans for entertainment purposes like books and movies, and since he’s only after my blood in that case he can replace me easily once the summer is over, or who knows? If he's already drinking other girls' blood too? That suddenly made my heart ache…)

Azusa: “Rose, are you okay…? You suddenly have a sad expression…”

Christine: (Why am I feeling this way?? The thought of him sucking someone else’s blood is making my heart hurt. Am I feeling this way because of what Mark did to me? Why am I still so messed up over that fucking breakup? I shouldn't feel this way, I'm just his temporary prey and nothing else. But I can't lie that it will hurt me if he's sucking someone else blood while he's sucking mine…)

“Azu… I want to ask you a question, and please be honest with me…”

(His expression looks worried and concerned…)

“… Have you sucked anyone else’s blood while I've been living with you and your brothers?”

(I can tell my question surprised him…)

Azusa: “No… I haven’t sucked anyone’s blood since the first day you appeared in my dreams…”

Christine: “What!?”

(I am shocked right now…)

“Azusa what are you talking about…?”

Azusa: “… Before you came to the Manor I had dreams about you. You were a princess in my dreams…”

Christine: (I’m shocked that we both dreamt about each other before I came to the mansion. What a coincidence! But in my case, he was no prince charming, He even plunged a knife into my heart. I really wanted to ask him more about his dreams about me but I feel tonight is not the night for that conversation…)

“No wonder you called me, “Princess” a few times.”

He nods.

Azusa: “I’m addicted to only you, Rose… You enchanted me since those dreams…and because of that, before you came to manor… I was feeding off from animals in the woods… and sometimes… I got bags of blood from the hospitals… but now that I have you, I don't need them… Neither blood… comes close to your blood…”

Christine: (He has me speechless!…)

Azusa: “…Your blood is mine, Rose… and I don't want you to give it to no one but me…”

- Azusa wraps his arms around her waist and bites her neck -

Azusa: “Aah… So very sweet… my sweet delicious, Rose…”

*Slurp*

Christine stayed still, her hands shaking while touching his chest and her breathing becoming heavy. The bite was deep and painful. But she doesn't push him away.

Azusa: “Your blood… is sticking to the inside of my throat… Haah... and those noises you make... are so very lovely… it's sending shivers down my spine… Let me hear more…”

*Gulp, Gulp*

“... You are my addiction, Rose… Haah…Haah… that’s why… I lost it when Reiji… sucked your blood…”

- He bites her again -

Azusa suddenly feels anger rising in him. He keeps sucking her blood, causing the most amount of pain he can while holding her close in his arms.

Christine: “Ahh! Azusa, please it hur—”

Azusa: “I know... It feels... amazing... right...? Mmm... Mm... I will... make it hurt even more for you...”

*Slurp, Slurp*

Christine: “Ahh! That is enough, Azusa!”

She shoves him off.

Azusa: “Eh…?”

“Do you... not like it...?”

Christine: “I don't like it when you are being too rough! My neck feels like it's burning!”

She stands up and walks away.

Azusa: “W-Wait..! Rose...!”

- He gets up after her.

She keeps walking and ignoring him.

- He suddenly appeared in front of her -

Azusa: “I am... sorry... Here..”

He grabs her hand.

“Please... hit me... You should punish me… for going too far...”

Christine: (Let me calm myself down because he won't stop if I keep being mad at him…)

“I have a better idea… Let’s go for a swim at the river.”

Azusa: “Okay… I’ll do… whatever you want to do, Rose… but are you sure… you don't want to hit me…?”

Christine: “I’m sure, I don't want to hit you. I'm glad you agreed to go swimming with me.”

She starts taking off her dress.

Azusa: “!! R-Rose…!”

Christine: (His cheeks are bright red. He looks so cute when he’s blushing…)

“What? I can’t swim with this dress on, so I'm gonna swim in my swimsuit.”

Christine was wearing a pink one-piece bikini. Even though it was a one-piece it was really sexy looking, revealing a lot of her breast and butt area. Azusa stared at her body nervously.

Azusa: “! Y-You are… beautiful…”

Christine: (His cheeks are still bright red. The way he is gazing at my body is not a pervert or a lust stare, it’s more like he's admiring my body. Like if I was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Mark has never looked at me the way Azusa did, not even in the beginning of our relationship. He will tell me all the time that I needed to lose weight. But Azusa calling me beautiful… Is making me feel butterflies in my stomach….)

“Thank you, Azusa for your kind words… They make me feel happy.”

“Are you going to get in the water with the clothes you're wearing?”

Azusa: “I have swimming pants in my bag… I’ll take off my shirt now…”

He took off his shirt and Christine froze at the sight of his bare chest full of thousands of cuts and scars.

“I know… My body is ugly… and I'm too skinny… I’m sorry that I'm not attractive… like my brothers…”

Christine: “Azusa don't say that!”

Her warm hands cupped his icy cheeks. The lavender eyes that were staring back at her were full of sadness.

“I told you, you are very handsome! I want you to believe my words. I’m sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. I just got worried when I saw all these scars on your skin.”

She gently touched one of the long, thin scar that sliced across the center of his chest.

“… It breaks my heart to know that you did this to yourself...”

He grabbed her hand, brought it to his lips, and he licked delicately across her palm.

Christine: (My heart is racing like crazy! Since he's a vampire, I don't find this act weird…)

He looked into her eyes.

Azusa: “I’ve told you before… that pain… is something to be happy about… you get to experience directly...what it means to be alive...”

Christine: “There are other ways than pain that can make you feel happy and alive. Little by little I will show them to you, Azusa.”

Azusa: “… Pain is the only thing… that teaches my place… in this life… but I will listen to you and let you show me other ways to feel bliss…”

She smiles.

Christine: “Thank you, for giving me a chance. I will do my best for you.”

Azusa: “I’m already feeling happy… because that means… I will have… my precious flower… by my side….”

He wrapped his arms around her, his cheek resting against the top of her head as she listened to the pounding of his heart. They stayed like that for a while.

Christine: “Azusa? It’s getting late and I want to enjoy the water.”

She breaks his embrace.

“Let’s go get our stuff. While you go change into your swimming pants, I’ll grab my goggles quickly, and I'll go ahead and meet you in the water.”

Azusa: “Okay… I’ll change fast…”

*TimeSkip*

As she walks towards the river Christine suddenly feels sadness. No matter how hard she tries to be strong there's still this dark cloud that washes over her. But she brushed it off she needs to be strong for Azusa and right now she wants to enjoy her time here with him. She stood for a moment on the edge of the river. Staring at the clear water, the only sound was the waterfall, and the moonlight was shining bright. She put on her goggles then she dove in.

The water was a delicious shock to her skin; it felt somehow both warm and cool at the same time. She swam and swam enjoying every second of it before surfacing, gasping, and shaking water droplets from her hair. It felt amazing, somehow she felt like she belonged in the river. She looked at her surroundings but didn’t see Azusa in the river, he probably was still getting changed. So she ducked under again, swimming down until she touched the bottom, she sat on the rocky bottom gazing at the beautiful underwater. The moon made it visible and it was silent, peaceful, and she wasn't afraid. She wondered if living underwater life would be easier. She knows she’s being delusional but being delusional at times is not a bad thing. Especially, when you need a little comfort even if it’s just for a moment. Christine felt lucky that she could breathe longer underwater. That way, she can enjoy this beautiful view and peace for a little longer. She suddenly felt as if the water was washing her clean of sadness, and she didn’t want to let this feeling go.

— TO BE CONTINUED —

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munarisblog · 3 months ago

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaa some secrets are revealing!!!! Finally!!! If the boys suspicion are right... I definitely didn't see that coming!! 😱 I like the idea so much!!!!

Love Planted a Rose 🌹

~ Dark ~

• Artwork by The Drawables •

Full Art Cover and Story Description, Here.

OCXCanon. 🔪 Azusa & Christine’s Story. 🌹

Fan Fiction Written by Me.

Fandom: Diabolik Lovers.

Masterpost.

AO3 Version.

Christine went to Sakamaki Mansion on Friday. Ruki joined her and this time he didn't leave her side. He told her since they were going away this weekend for their trip he did not want to risk her getting harmed and bitten. He made it clear he truly doesn't care about her well-being but since Karlheinz put her under his care, he did not have any other choice, he also mentioned it would be troublesome to calm Azusa down. Either way, Christine felt grateful and relieved that he didn't left her alone the entire time she was there, and because of that, none of the Sakamaki brothers took advantage of her. However, she did notice Reiji looking at her a lot. His gaze was hunting. She finds Reiji more scarier than Azusa, though she admits to herself, that she's warming up to Azusa and isn’t afraid of him anymore. Today was the night of the Hot Springs. She's looking forward to spending time with him this weekend. Her heart aches at the memory of him cutting himself. She’s never seen a person cut themselves in front of her before. The sight truly scared her but she stayed calm for him. She decided she wanted to be his emotional support for the rest of the summer and to show him that there are other ways to cope with depression and that life can still be beautiful even though we go through hard times on this earth, She wanted to show him things that maybe he hasn't experienced before, like hangouts, reading together, going shopping, cafes, going on walks to the park, she also wants to show him how to bake, in general doing fun things to distract our minds from the sadness in our hearts. Christine is not the happiest person either but thanks to the support of her family back home and doing these things for herself has helped her move on. She hopes it can help Azusa as well.

The five of them were in the limousine on their way to the Villa Ruki reserved for them. From the pictures that Christine saw online, the place looked really nice with two wonderful different hot springs. There’s also a pretty river close by that she plans to swim in.

Ruki: “Kou, If you are not happy with the Villa I chose for us then you should have stayed in the manor!”

Kou: “I’m not saying I’m not happy, all I’m saying is, you should have booked a villa where there would be lots of females around so we could’ve had a blood buffet. But no, you just had to get one with just us.”

Ruki: “You idiot! The Villa is close to the village, I’m sure you can find plenty of livestock there. The reason I booked this Villa just for us is because I want privacy and quiet time, I don't like it when my surroundings are too noisy. Stop complaining and be grateful that I’m even spending our savings on this so we can have a little family vacation together!”

Kou: Geez, fine calmed down. No need to get upset. I thought it would have been boring if we didn’t have Neko-chans around. Like, don’t get me wrong, I would have settled for Kujaku-chan, but I know Azusa won’t let me touch her. Though I should try anyway.

He smirks.

Azusa: “You are not touching my Rose, Kou…”

Kou: “Your Rose? Fufufu~”

Azusa: “Yes… mine…”

Kou: “Didn't I tell you that kissing her doesn't count? You know it has to be more than that.”

Christine: !!!

(Does he mean sex? Is that how a human becomes officially a vampire’s prey? I can feel my cheeks flushed! I need to change this subject…)

“D-Do you guys go to the hot springs often?”

Yuma: “Not really. I don't even remember the last time we went to one.”

Azusa: “I don't remember either…”

Kou: “Are we there yet? Why is it taking so long to get there?”

Yuma: “Oi Kou, What are you? A baby? You are becomin’ annoyin’

Christine: (Gosh! I agree! Kou is so fucking annoying…)

Ruki: “Exactly, stop being childish or I'll tell the driver to leave you here in the middle of the road!”

Kou: “Geez fine I'll stop talking.”

He crosses his arms and stares at the window.

Azusa: “Rose-san, I am happy… to see that you are wearing… the rose clip I got for you…”

She smiles.

Christine: “I really love it… Thank you again for this sweet gift.”

He starts playing with her hair.

Azusa: “No need to thank me… you remind me… of a red rose… you always smell lovely…like the rose petals from the garden…”

She blushes.

Kou: “Fufu~ Intersthing. So you are the one that got her that rose that she’s been wearing every day on her hair. Since when our little brother has become charming? Fufufu~”

Yuma: “ I swear if he doesn’t shut up he is goin’ meet my fist.”

Kou: “Eeeh~? The way you instantly lose your temper, you sure are acting like a savage.”

Yuma: “Che, Fuck off.”

Ruki: “You two! That is enough we are here.”

- The limousines stop -

Kou: “Finally~”

*Timeskip*

- At the Inside of the Villa -

Yuma: “Oi, Ruki. This looks better than I thought.”

Kou: “I agree, it’s very high quality.”

Azusa: “You sure have good taste, Ruki...”

Christine: “It’s wonderful, even way better than the pictures I saw online.”

Ruki: “Glad you all find it to your liking. Here is your key to your rooms.”

He hands everyone their keys.

“You can all go settle in. We will meet later for dinner.”

*TimeSkip*

After they ate dinner together they all decided to hang out in the Game Room. Ruki was sitting in a chair reading a book, and Christine challenged Yuma to a Ping Pong Game.

Yuma: “You sure have some guts Blondie, to challenge a man like me. Just know, just because yer a chick doesn't mean I’ll go easy on ya.”

She smirks.

Christine: “I don’t expect you to be.”

She hits the ball, it bounce once and Yuma misses the ball.

Azusa: “Nice job, Rose...”

Yuma: “Shit! Don’t get too excited, Blondie. I’m just warmin’ up. I’ll throw the ball this time.”

He hits the ball with his racket, and Christine hits it perfectly back at him. Yuma misses the ball again.

Kou: “Oh wow! Yuma, you suck at this game. Fufufu~”

Yuma: “Aah!? Shuddap! That's it. Blondie, your ass is mine!”

He hit the ball hard and to his surprise she hit it perfectly again and he missed the ball again and again. They keep playing back and forth until he loses not even making one point.

Yuma: “Fuck!!! Dammit, Blondie! Are you a professional player or somethin’?”

She giggles.

Christine: “No, but my brother and I have been playing this game since we were little kids so over time I guess I kinda got good at it.”

Kou: “My turn!”

He snatched Yuma’s racket.

“Don’t cry when I win this game, Kujaku-chan.”

She rolled her eyes.

Christine: “Are you ready?”

He nods.

- They start playing -

Surprisingly, Kou did way better than Yuma did and even made a few points but in the end, Christine won the game.

Yuma: “You lose, Kou. Blondie wins again.”

Kou: “Well~ at least I did better than you did. Maybe Ruki-kun can beat her.”

Yuma: “Oi, Ruki. Will you come play and beat Blondie’s a—”

Ruki: “Not Interested.”

He continued reading his book.

Kou: “Oi, Ruki-kun is no fun.”

Yuma: “Well, I guess we have to rely on, Azusa.”

Kou: “Do you really think that’s a good idea?”

Yuma: “He’s the only one we got. Oi, Azusa. Your turn and give it your all.”

Azusa grabs the racket and he positions himself, facing Christine and he gives her a cute smile.

- She hit the ball and it hits him on the chest -

Christine: “Azusa! You are supposed to hit the ball. Why you staid still?”

Azusa: “I wanted the ball to hit me… it felt good… Rose, can you hit me with the ball again…? This time a little harder… Hehehe…”

Kou: “I guess the game is over.”

Yuma: “Tch, I agree.”

Christine: “I win!”

She said cheerfully.

Yuma: “Oi! Stop thinkin’ too high of yourself. You just got lucky this time.”

Kou: “Exactly, Kujaku-chan. Because I'll be the winner next time. Fufufu~

*TimeSkip*

Christine was now in her room. She was happy that the first night at the villa was so much fun. After the Ping Pong game, they continued to play other games. They also talked and laughed a lot. For the first time since she’s been here in Japan, Christine saw the vampire brothers act more normal than usual. Well at least for now that they were on vacation. Dawn was about to come which meant, it was time to go to bed. Christine had her white nightgown on and started walking towards the bed. She stopped in her tracks as she heard a knock on her door.

*Knock, Knock*

- She opens the Door -

Christine: “Azu? What are you doing here? You should get ready for bed.”

Azusa: “Please, Rose... Let me come in… just for a little bit…”

Christine: “Fine, but only for a little while. I’m feeling sleepy.”

She yawned.

“So… what’s up?”

Azusa: “Fufu… you are so cute, Rose… I just wanted to have a little time alone with you…”

“… We didn’t have any alone time tonight… and seeing the way you were smiling… and laughing with my brothers… made me jealous…”

Christine: “Huh? Talking and laughing doesn’t mean anything. Plus, I also live with them so it’s normal that I socialize with them.”

Azusa: “I‘m just scared… if you get too close to them… that you will prefer one of them… over me…”

Christine: (I can see that he’s starting to get anxious, I need to calm him…)

“Azu, don’t feel that way. We are having a great time so far and we all were spending time together. You were there with me. It wasn't like I was alone with them.”

(He still looks anxious…)

“I'll tell you what. How about after our hot spring bath the two of us can go together to the river? I bought a new bottle of wine that we can enjoy it together, while we drink, I can read you one of my favorite poems.”

Azusa: “You really want to spend time with me…?”

Christine: “Yes, I do. We are also gonna go swimming in the river so make sure you bring your swimsuit.”

He smiles.

Azusa: “It makes me happy… that I will have my Rose-san all to myself…”

- He pulls out a knife -

“Now… let’s inflict pain on each other… before we go to bed…”

He walks closer to her.

Christine: “Azusa, stop! We are not doing this.”

She takes a few steps back.

Azusa: “Eh…? Why…? You love feeling pain, right…? I love it too… That being said...The two of us are...two peas in a pod...In short, it means we’re the same...right…?”

Christine: “I have told you many times that I don't like pain.”

Azusa: “Please, Rose… I beg you…”

Christine: “No! Get out, I'm not doing th—”

He suddenly pulls her by the wrist.

Azusa: “Only one cut, Rose… I promise…”

He cuts her forearm.

Christine: “Ow…!!”

(The sting of the cut hurts so much!…)

Azusa stared with fascination at the wound that was dripping blood. He pulls her arm closer to his mouth and he slowly licks it.

Azusa: “Mmm… I couldn't let your delicious blood go to waste… Fufu… Now your turn… Here, cut me…”

Christine: “No, I will not do this, now please leave!”

Azusa: “I made you feel so good… that now you have tears in your eyes…”

He cups her cheek and licks her tears slowly, enjoying every drop.

- Christine froze -

Azusa: “Mmm… so good…”

He rested his forehead on hers and whispered.

“Now it’s your turn… to make me feel good…”

She exhales in short breaths.

Christine: “Azu… Please… I don't want to do this…”

Azusa: … ...

“Do you hate me…?”

Christine: “Of course not! And I have tried showing you the opposite many times. I just don't want to hurt you.”

(How did things end up like this? We were having such a great time earlier…)

He forces her to hold the knife.

Azusa: “I'll guide your hand… so you won't feel guilty…”

*Stabs*

Christine: (His cut is even longer than mine!…)

Azusa: “Haah… it’s lovely… this new wound inflicted by you on me…”

“Thank you, my Rose… I will take my leave now… sleep well…”

Christine: (I doubt I'll sleep well after this but to be honest I'm not surprised. Azu still thinks that pain is the only way to feel wanted and needed. I just need to keep trying harder to show him the opposite…)

The Next Day

- At the relaxation facility -

The brothers were taking a bath together in the outdoor spa.

Kou: “Haah… this water feels so good. I can feel the tension in my body drifting away. The steam is nice as well.”

Kou starts swimming.

Yuma: “Oi! This is not a swimmin’ pool.”

Ruki: “Kou, Behave!”

Kou: “Geez! You guys are no fun.”

Yuma: “Stop actin’ like a kid!”

Ruki: “Well, enjoy it while it lasts because we won't be taking another vacation for a long time.”

Kou: “Huh? Why?”

Ruki: “Because we need to save money, we cannot be wasting all our savings on lavish vacations.”

Yuma: “Well I'll be enjoyin’ Oi! Azusa, why are you so quiet?”

Kou: “Yeah, cat cut your tongue?”

Azusa: … Sorry, I was just thinking about, Rose… she must feel lonely in her bath…”

Yuma: “Che, you are becomin’ obsessed with that chick.”

Kou: “Becoming? I think he already is. Fufu~”

Ruki: “I agree with Kou. This obsession of yours is not good, Azusa. We still don't know what that man wants with Livestock. But one thing I know for sure is… She is not another bride and there won't be another Adam. Meaning she wasn't sent to us for her to choose a mate!”

Azusa: “You are wrong…! She told me… we are meant to be together…”

Kou: “Not to be rude, Azusa but I find that hard to believe.”

Yuma: “I agree. Blondie doesn't give me those vibes that she will bluntly say that.”

Azusa: “Well… it was the Princess… who told me that…”

Ruki: “Good grief, Azusa. What on earth are you talking about? What Princess?”

Yuma: “When the hell did you meet a princess?”

Kou: “Spill it~”

Azusa: “Okay… Before Christine came into the manor, I'd had dreams about her… but in these dreams… she was a Princess of a forest…especially the waters…”

Ruki: … ...

“I feel there is more to her since the first day she arrived. Her blood scent is similar to Eve’s but I sense a different Aura with her but I can't tell for sure what can she be or what does that man wants with her. She must be special if he is threatening to kill anyone who kills her.”

“Azusa, tell me everything about these dreams, I need to know every detail, everything that she said to you. Who knows? If they can lead us to a clue to his plan.”

Azusa nods.

Azusa told his brothers everything, every dream he had with the princess. He didn't leave anything out since he remembers every detail of it, he always had it vivid in his mind because he never wanted to forget her. He told them all the things that were said and done between the two. He even described the forest and that it was always the same one all the time, that she would always have on a white dress with a blue ribbon around her waist and a flower crown on her head. He also told them that in the last dream he had about her, she said all five of them were part of his plan, and after that, her tears turned into blood.

All three brothers felt goosebumps.

Kou: “All five of us!? What the hell do we have to do with her?”

Yuma: “I thought Blondie, was the only one part of his plan. What the fuck is that man plannin’?”

Ruki: “I have no idea. These are only dreams. But If what she said comes true, this changes everything…“

Kou: “ I-I think she's a… mermaid or a siren.”

Yuma: “Shit! You think those creatures exist?”

Ruki: “If vampires and werewolves exist who knows? If these creatures do too.”

!!!!!

Azusa: “Ruki… what’s wrong?”

Kou: “Yeah Ruki-kun, are you okay? You suddenly got pale.”

Ruki: “I remembered, I had my familiar follow her. She was at the manor swimming pool and my familiar saw another blonde woman with a white dress near Christine in the water, at first I thought that Livestock was a witch and doing black magic, but when I comforted her about it. She told me how scared she was when she saw a woman in front of her who looked exactly like her.”

Flashback

Ruki: "I see. Thinking about it a Witch wouldn't have a similar blood scent to Eve. Did the figure say anything to you?"

Christine: "Yes... She said, "Soon, you will be me."

"I-I don't understand the meaning of this. She did look exactly like me but when she gave me a sinister look it seemed inhuman."

Flashback Ends

Azusa: “I got her out of the pool… I thought she was drowning… but she told me she wasn’t… and she asked me if I saw… someone inside the pool… I truly didn’t see anyone…”

Yuma: “Creepy! But what the fuck would a vampire king want with a mermaid?”

Kou: “Exactly~ those creepy things are from the ocean. I still can’t understand what that has to do with us.”

Azusa: “My Rose is not creepy…! I will not allow… the two of you… to disrespect her…!”

Kou: “Eeeh~?

Yuma: “What the fuck, Azusa?”

Ruki: “Everyone calm down! We are not sure if she really is that. Though, I do believe we got some clues thanks to Azusa. I will keep doing my research, In the mean time we need to keep an eye on her. Azusa, if you get more dreams or notice something from Livestock, let me know immediately.”

*TimeSkip*

Christine was sitting on the outdoor hot spring. The water was crystal clear and hot, and steam filled her vision. The nature surroundings was a nice view while she bath but for some reason, she didn't feel relaxed. She knows she shouldn’t feel this way, especially since this is her first hot spring and she had it all to herself, it was quiet for once. But she feels like something is off, like if someone is watching her. The only one who could maybe be watching her could be Azusa, but she highly doubt that. Azusa may have done many things to her but he is not a pervert. I don't think he will be watching me by far just to see my naked body. But why does she still have this strong feeling that someone is watching her? Her thoughts were becoming a mess so she decide to lean her head back on the water and close her eyes to try to relax.

Suddenly she hears a splash of water as if someone is getting in the bath. Her heart started to race and she sat up looking at her surroundings but she didn't see anyone.

Christine: “Is someone there? Azusa is that you? This is not funny if it is!”

(No answer, maybe is nothing, maybe… I'm just being paranoid. More steam filled my vision and the silence felt creepy. I don’t know why but I’m having a bad feeling. I should get out now…)

She stands up and starts walking to get out of the water. She suddenly froze! The hair from her arms stands up, and her stomach dropped and her heart felt like it was gonna ripped out from her chest. She couldn't speak. The sight that was in front of her made her tremble.

A large grayish hand with long nails, and blood stains surrounding its fingertips stood out of the water, facing her. She didn't see a body underneath it. It was just the large hand above the water. She finally forced herself to move her body and started to run to the other corner of the hot spring to get out of the water. But whatever demonic force was there, grabbed her and pulled into the water. Christine screamed but her screams turned into bubbles and no one could hear her underwater. A hand grips her neck and starts choking her. Christine couldn't breathe and she was starting to get desperate to save her own life. She grabs the hand that was holding her neck tightly and digs in her fingernails with all her strength. Blood gushed out mixing with water. Christine kept digging her nails tighter and tighter until the hand released her but then it scratched her belly, and more blood filled her sight until the hand disappeared. Immediately, once she noticed that it was gone she got out of the water, gasping. She felt pain all over her body and was starting to feel dizzy. But she ignored it and kept going, she needed to get out of there. She managed to get out of the water and grab a towel to cover her body. She wrapped it around herself and started to run towards the villa. She didn't care about leaving her bag with her clothes behind, once she got inside the villa, she managed to get to her room, closing the door behind her. She then walked towards the bed shivering, tears formed in her eyes and her vision started get blurry, feeling dizzier and dizzier until… Her body passed out on top of the bed.

— TO BE CONTINUED —

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It pains my heart when Azu hurts himself, too 🥺. Although I'm happy that Chris is slowly helping him. Their little progress is slowly but surely, it feels natural 🥹💕

Love Planted a Rose 🌹

~ Dark ~

• Artwork by The Drawables •

Full Art Cover and Story Description, Here.

OCXCanon. 🔪 Azusa & Christine’s Story. 🌹

Fan Fiction Written by Me.

Fandom: Diabolik Lovers.

Masterpost.

Monologue

Sadness...

Sadness is all I can feel now.

I was just slowly recovering from my heartbreak from Mark.

But now, I was sent here to Japan.

To be a blood whore to vampires.

My hands can’t stop shaking.

I have no escape...

What will wait for me when I go back to the Mukami mansion?

Azusa is gonna attack me for this.

He’s gonna see Reiji’s bite marks.

No makeup will be able to cover these marks.

I keep shaking...

Knowing that this hell of a night will not end...

- The scene starts in Yui’s Bedroom -

Yui: “Christine-san, I brought you some lavender tea. I hope it calms you a bit.”

Christine: “Thank you, Yui.”

She grabs the tea with shaky hands.

Yui: ... ...

“It saddens me to see you this way. I apologize again for not checking on you earlier.”

Christine: “It’s not your fault and don’t worry, I’ll be okay.”

She takes a sip of the tea.

“Mmm... it tastes really good. So this is your room?”

Yui nods.

Christine: “I see you like the color pink. We have that in common.”

A smile spread on Yui’s lips.

Yui: “I’m glad we have that in common...”

“Christine-san? How is it going with the Mukami Brothers?”

Christine: “A lot of weird things have been happening lately… but I was able to get to know a little bit about Azusa’s past. Because of that, my heart aches for him and I can understand why he's the way he is.”

Yui: “So that's a good thing that the two of you are getting closer.”

Christine: “To be honest, he doesn't leave me alone but I’m kinda getting used to it.”

Yui: “Why doesn't Azusa-kun come with you here?”

Christine: “I think Ruki doesn't let him. I don't know why.”

Yui: “I see. How do the rest of them treat you?”

Christine: “I don't interact much with the other brothers. I can say Ruki is the one I talk to a little more when we are doing chores together and thankfully, he hasn't tried to suck my blood. With Kou and Yuma, I have made a few small conversations when we eat together at the kitchen table. I'm with Azusa the majority of the time.”

Yui: “I see. It’s a good thing that the other brothers haven't sucked your blood. I still think Azusa-kun chose you and that's what’s keeping the other brothers away. Who knows? Maybe Azusa-kun and you will fall in love.”

- Christine gave her a sharp look -

Christine: “I don't want to fall in love. I've been in love before and that ended badly. I'm still not fully recovered from it. I'm not doing that again.”

Yui: “You’ve been in love before!? I'm sorry it didn't work out. I don't want to get into your business, but… I want to get to know you. What was his name?”

Christine: “Mark…We dated all throughout high school and college. Well, he is still in college. My courses were shorter than his.”

“But long story short, I was madly in love with him, he was my first everything. My first love, my first kiss, and the one I lost my virginity to. I honestly thought we would grow old together...”

“At first, the relationship was going well until he got tired of me and was treating me like garbage. What makes me angry with myself is that I let him verbally abuse me to his heart's content. His words were so bad that I began to believe him and tried to do my best to be good enough for him…”

“But nothing was good enough for Mark, and we were having terrible arguments every day. He was calling me, “Fat” telling me I needed to lose weight. I ended up having an eating disorder for a while, and that's not all, he did more terrible things to me and I was starting to get depressed. But I still stayed with him.”

Tears run down her cheeks.

“Then he began to cheat on me behind my back. A friend of mine from back home caught him with another woman at a party and she told me about it. When I confronted him, he told me he was done with me and left me broken…”

(My heart aches so bad…)

“I was stupid for not having the courage to break up with him first. But if I'm being honest with myself. I think it was best that he walked away first, because…”

More tears keep running down her cheeks.

“I don't think I would have let him go… I'm so stupid and was blinded by love! So you see, Yui. How can I give my heart to someone after this? I don't think I would be able to handle a second heartbreak.”

- Yui suddenly hugs her -

Yui: “Oh, Christine-san! Please don't say that about yourself. You are not stupid. You were just a girl in love. But there is always a second chance of happiness, you just haven't found it yet. I'm sorry that the relationship with your first love didn't end well.”

Christine: “Don’t worry, I'm fine. It took me a while to move on with my life… but now, I ended up here and it's not going any better. All I have to do is try to survive.”

Yui breaks the hug.

Yui: “Keep surviving Christine-san and stay strong. Please, don't harm yourself ever again by not eating. You are beautiful the way you are.”

- Christine smiles -

Christine: “Thank you, Yui for your kind words, and don't worry I will never go through that again. No man is worth starving for, I know that now. I love food and I eat good portions now. Also! You are beautiful too.”

Yui: “E-Eh!? No, I'm not.”

Christine: “Oh stop! Yes, you are.”

They both giggle.

Yui: “Thank you, you are so nice. Say, Christine-san? Have you figured out what Karlheinz-sama wants with you?”

Christine: “No. Ruki told me he would keep trying to find out any information. Have you heard anything? Maybe from one of the Sakamaki’s?”

Yui: “No. Ayato-kun and the rest of the brothers haven't mentioned anything. I don't think they know either. Karlheinz-sama is a very mysterious man and he never fully discusses his plans…”

“From what I heard the Adam and Eve plan is still not completed. But out of all the brothers, he does send letters to Shu-san since he is the oldest. Usually, when he sends out plans or orders for everyone, Shu-san is the first to know, so maybe… you should try to ask him.”

Christine: “Gosh! Is that the sleepy one? I doubt he will be any—”

- The door opens -

Ayato: “Chichinashi! I was lookin’ everywhere for you. Whatcha doin’ in your room with Chihuahua?”

Yui: “A-Ayato-kun! I was helping Christine-san since Reiji-san bit her and—”

Ayato: “Four eyes? Hahahaha!”

Christine: “It is not funny!”

Ayato: “Stop yappin’ You already hog my Chichinashi long enough from me. Now be gone! I want some alone time with her.”

Yui: “You are being rude!”

Ayato: “The fuck you talkin’ about?”

Christine: “It’s okay, Yui. Don't worry. I'm not offended. Besides my work shift is over so I'm gonna go and try to find Kou so we can leave.”

Yui: “Alright then. I'll see you next Friday, Christine-san.”

Christine: “Yes, see ya. And thank you for everything, Yui. Have a good weekend.”

Yui: “Thanks, you too. Be safe!”

*TimeSkip*

Christine was walking through the hallway and saw Reiji walking towards her.

Christine: (Oh No!!...)

They both stopped and stared at each other not saying anything for a while.

Reiji: “Your manners earlier were foolish, and you certainly need a lot of discipline.”

He walks closer to her and runs his fingers on the bite marks on her neck.

“I will say my marks look lovely on your skin and the taste of your blood was high quality for being a mere human.”

Christine: (I feel disgusted with his touch but I don’t push him away. I don’t have the energy and I don’t want to repeat what happened earlier tonight...)

Reiji: “You are remaining quiet I see?”

He grabs her chin.

“You sure are a beauty, but you lack manners. I need to start training you. With my training, you would become the perfect lady.”

Christine: !!!!

“W-What do you mean by—“

Kou: “Reiji! Let go of Kujaku-chan.”

He shoves Reiji.

Reiji: “Don’t you dare put your filthy hands on me again! Or I will snatch them next time.”

Kou: “Fufu~ I would like to see you try.”

He looks at his watch.

“Guess it will have to be another night. Our time is up.”

- Kou grabs Christine’s hand -

“Let’s go. It’s time to go back to the manor.”

*Timeskip*

- In the Limousine -

Kou: “Kujaku-chan! I left just for a tiny moment and look what you got yourself into! Ruki and Azusa are gonna scold me for this.”

Christine: “You should have known that it takes only a second for the Sakamakis to take any opportunity.”

Kou: “Dammit! And he got you good. Your neck is full of his marks.”

Christine: “I’m aware! I need to hide from Azusa.”

Kou: “You must be dumb, there is no hiding from us. We can smell your scent anywhere, even if you hide he will find you. Also, Reiji’s scent is all over you.”

Christine: “Fuck! So I guess another torture awaits for me.”

Kou: “You sure have a dirty month.”

- The limousine stops -

“Well Kujaku-chan, we are home, get out.”

*Timeskip*

Once Christine got to the mansion she didn't see Ruki and Azusa. So she immediately walked nervously towards her room. She was getting close but felt someone was behind her.

Azusa: “Rose-san, welcome back.”

She froze for a few seconds and slowly turned around to face him.

- Azusa flinched, then furrowed his eyebrows as he stared at her -

Azusa: “Say, Rose-san? Who’s marks and scent… that is all over you belong to…?”

Christine: … …

(I’m so afraid that I can't even answer…)

Azusa: “I see... so… you have someone else you prefer...”

Christine: “No! Azusa. Please let me explain it’s not what you—”

Azusa: “You do not have to explain... Just tell me... who was it...?”

Christine: “It was Reiji.”

(I can hear my heart beating like crazy…)

Azusa: “... I see...”

… …

“Hit me… show me… that I’m needed… here… cut me with this knife… Christina, Justin, and Melissa… would like to have more friends…”

He walks closer to her.

Christine: “No! Stay back! Please, don't come near me.”

She steps back.

Azusa: “Why…?”

Christine: (I can see the anger on his face…)

“Because I know what you're gonna do to me and… I don't think I can't handle it tonight. So, please. Go away and leave me alone.”

(His hands are shaking…)

- Azusa drops the knife to the floor and grabs her wrist tight, pulling her closer to him -

Azusa: “I will not go away…!”

- He suddenly pins her down -

• Artwork by @//yuma-mukami-garden-god •

Azusa: “Don’t you see, Rose… This jealousy is killing me…! Do you know… how messed up in the head… I am… because of you…!”

Christine: “I haven't done anything to you! You're the one who is always after me, and It’s not my fault that Reiji bit me!”

(There’s still anger in those lavender eyes...)

Azusa: “You chose me, Princess... you came into my dreams… and now… you are my precious Rose … I will not let you get away from me...”

Christine: “What are you talking about, Azusa!?”

Azusa: “I will not let anyone else.. have you…”

He stares at Reiji’s bite marks and pulls down the strap from her dress.

Azusa: “This will hurt… but... please endure it... okay...? I will... remove his marks... from you...”

Christine: (Oh no!…)

- Azusa bites on the exact same spots Reiji did -

Christine: “Ah!”

She holds on to him tight.

*Slurp, Slurp*

Azusa: “Aah…It’s always so very sweet… It is sticking… to the inside of my throat... I can't get enough of it...”

He keeps biting her deeper and deeper, making it hurt a lot.

“...Nn... Haah, haah...”

*Gulp, Gulp*

Christine: “Please! I can’t bear anymore…It hurts too much...”

She tightens her grip on his shoulders.

Azusa: “Does it...? But I can still see... traces of him... so please... endure it a little longer...”

He bites her again.

Christine: (This pain! Is like I can never escape it. Is this going to be my life from now on?…)

- Christine starts sobbing -

He sucks a little more before finally stopping and licking the new marks.

Azusa: “I don't know why… my heart always aches… every time… I see you cry…”

He wipes her tears.

“Come…”

He helps her stand up and hugs her.

“I’m sorry... Rose-san... You can hit me… it will make you… feel better…”

Christine: (His apology and sudden hug took me by surprise...)

She hugs him back.

“No Azu... I don't want to hurt you, and even if I wanted to, I don't have the strength. I’m feeling dizzy. I lost too much blood tonight...”

(I feel my head spinning now...)

Azusa: “I‘ll take you to your room...”

She tried walking but the second she moved her foot she fell backward, Azusa caught her in time and lifted her up in his arms. He takes a moment to stare at her lovely face.

“Rose-san... you fainted on me again...”

He admits he’s still angry about the fact that Reiji bit his Rose. Suddenly a Flashback comes to his mind of warnings from the Princess.

Flashback

Azusa: “Nn... Hah... Nn.... Princess...?”

Princess: “Yes…?”

Azusa: “Can I bite you...?”

Princess: “No Azu. I need to warn you about something before our time is up. Even though we belong to each other. There can be situations that won’t allow us to be together. Human me is very vulnerable right now, and destiny can be changed. You need to be careful someone else doesn’t claim her before you do.”

Flashback Ends

His heart sank just by the thought of her being vulnerable to Reiji. He cannot allow not even an inch. His hands began to shake badly even having her in his arms. His heart doesn't stop aching.

Azusa: (Even though I love being physically hurt but emotional pain makes me so very uneasy. I will not hand her over to anyone. Much less, Reiji...)

*TimeSkip*

When Christine woke up she immediately went and took a bath and got ready for tonight. She has a headache and the marks from her neck still hurts. Two vampires suck her blood the same night. It’s a miracle she still has a neck attached to her, she thought. She wanted a cup of coffee and breakfast but first, she needed to thank Azusa for bringing her to her room safely after she fainted. She knocked on his door but he didn't answer. She was about to leave thinking he wasn't there but suddenly she heard breathing.

She opens the door and walks into his dark room.

Christine: (I can smell a strong scent of blood…)

Shock washed over her at the sight of Azusa sitting on the floor with a lot of blood, and him holding a knife still cutting himself.

Christine: “Azusa!!”

She runs to him.

*Stab, Stab*

- Azusa kept cutting himself, lost in his thoughts with tears in his eyes -

She kneels in front of him and grabs his hand to stop him.

Christine: “Please… That is enough… Azu.”

Tears filled her eyes.

Azusa: “Rose… what are you doing here…? And… why are you crying…?”

Christine: “I wanted to say thank you for bringing me back to my room safely, and I'm crying because… it hurts me to see you harm yourself.”

Azusa: “You don't like it… when I am…hurt...?”

Christine: “No, I don't like it. It breaks my heart to see you like this.”

- More tears kept coming down from Azusa’s eyes. -

She gently took the knife away from his hand and placed it on the floor.

“What happened?”

Azusa: “… My life… has always been a disaster… and I wanted to forget… this strong emotional pain… that I'm feeling… right now…”

Christine: “Azu, I'm truly sorry that life was so hard for you.”

She cups his cheeks.

“I know, I probably won't fix your problems. But I have told you before that whenever you feel this way, please come find me and I'll be here for you. There are other ways to cope with emotional pain, and I promise you I will find a way to keep you entertained. There are so many places we can go together, and I remember you told me one time that you don't mind, if I read poetry to you. I would be happy to read my favorite poems to you.”

He sighed and gave her a gentle smile.

Azusa: “Would you really do that for me…?”

Christine: “Yes. Plus, the more time we spend together, the more we get to know each other. Wasn't that something we both wanted?”

He cups her cheek.

Azusa: “Rose… I’ll do anything… to keep you near me…”

Christine: “A-Azu…”

Azusa: (Her cute blushy face, I love seeing that side of her. She has no idea how much she means to me and how scared I am of losing her…)

“Rose-san…? Will you..stay by my side…regardless… Even on my worst days…?”

She nods.

Christine: “Yes, I will.”

They both smiled at each other.

Azusa: “Thank you, Rose-san… I'm feeling a bit calmed… because… you are here with me…”

Christine: “I'm glad that you feel calmer. Azu, your arms are bleeding a lot. Let me clean and put new bandages on your wounds and then we can eat breakfast together.”

He nods and they both stand up.

*TimeSkip*

After Christine and Azusa ate breakfast together she was happy to see that Azusa calmed down and was in a better mood. Now she was in the manor’s library with Ruki dusting the shelves and organizing books. It was the weekend and her day off but Ruki asked her if she could help him with some chores in the Library. Since she loves reading and the library she said yes. She did promise Azusa to meet up with him after she was done. Tonight she will read some of her favorite poems to him. She's excited since she always wanted to do this with someone.

Christine: “Ruki, what do your brothers and you like to do in the summer? Sorry for the sudden question. Is just we are already in mid-summer and I haven't seen you guys do anything fun.”

Ruki: “You sure are nosey, Livestock. My brothers and I don't do much. The majority of the time we just stay here and do our own things.”

Christine: (That seems so boring! And I'm getting bored myself. I haven't done anything fun since I got here…)

“How about next weekend we all go together to the beach?”

Ruki: “And why should we do such a thing?”

Christine: “I just think it will be fun and I can tell that you and your brothers are close. I also feel that Azusa needs this trip. It can help him clear out his negative thoughts.”

Ruki: “Hmph... Very well, I think this trip will be good for my brothers. But we are not going to the beach. I do not want to deal with the mess of the sand. That will be troublesome, so the Hot Springs seem like a better idea.”

Christine: “Hot Springs! I've never been to one but I have seen photos online and they do look nice and relaxing.”

Ruki: “I will book everything for the upcoming weekend. Just make sure you are prepared.”

Christine: “I will!”

(I’m so excited for this!…)

Ruki: “Oi, Is just a hot spring, nothing to be that excited about. Now be gone. I don't need you anymore in the Library. I got it from here.”

Christine: “Okay, I'll take my leave now.”

Monologue

I got lucky that Ruki suggested the Hot Springs.

I honestly thought he was gonna say no about all of us going anywhere together next weekend.

So for that,

I am happy.

I truly hope that Azusa can relax and clear his thoughts.