#((call this my writing warmup 💃))

[crimson-mayhem-archive]

suspicious encounters

Virek, Yui, Reiji

The once chaotic time of departure had begun to settle down. The majority of students had gone home, and the campus grounds had fallen to a dead silence. Well, aside from three students.

❝ Reiji- Sa— ck!❞

❝ Hush. Lest you anger me more than you have. ❞

The girl’s back hit the brick surface of the school walls, wincing as gloved fingers constricted her windpipe. She was practically dangling by her neck, as magenta eyes burned into hers.

❝ Your scent’s been diluted by something disgusting. And you’re going to tell me what. ❞

Whilst the Vampire was set on lecturing her, a lone student lingered just behind the corner, watching them. His eyes were narrowed, as he listened to the odd conversation the two were having. The boy’s hoodie was pulled over his head, hiding his face from sight, however the red glistens in his eyes shone oddly bright in the looming moonlight.

Virek had intended to stay hidden, and not involve himself in their affairs, yet the moment Reiji’s free hand raised in Yui’s direction, he found himself moving. Definitely faster than any normal human being, the boy practically teleported behind him, hand gripping the older’s wrist in an unyielding grip, causing him to pause his movements and glare.

❝ And just who do you think you are.❞

Letting Yui go, the man swung his arm back towards Virek— turning himself around in the process. The younger had dodged effectively, as the girl fell to the ground with a cough.

Noticing the human’s reflexes, Reiji began to throw well timed punches and jabs at him. Obviously having refined skills from some kind of practice, however was noticeably holding back. It took Virek little effort to dodge his attacks with how much he was diluting his skill, yet Reiji didn’t take this lightly. Instead pausing to comment on the boy’s skills.

❝ You move like an expert, what discipline have you devoted yourself to? ❞

❝ I dabbled in oil painting once, wasn’t really my forte. ❞

The Vampire couldn’t stop the tongue click that came from him, likely annoyed with the boy’s answer as he proceeded to stand up straight, dusting off his uniform and adjusting his glasses.

❝ V-Virek-San—❞

❝ —Virek, huh? Ah, I’ve heard of you…❞

The name was a common one amongst the students with higher grades and academic skill. A student who was, seemingly, mocking the exams and grading system this school has prided itself in.

❝ A student with the lowest grades possible, who’s still allowed to attend. Scoring exactly sixty of the total number of points you can get, are you trying to make some sort of statement? ❞

❝ Not particularly. It’s just a coincidence.❞

‘A coincidence’… Reiji didn’t buy that one bit. But instead of dragging the situation out even longer, and miss his ride home, he decided to take his leave. He can keep an eye on the other in his own way, and it seems like he would need to. Virek gave him… Oddly dangerous vibes, as far as humans go. Getting tangled up with him would just be trouble.

❝ Right… Well, it seems the two of us should get going then. We’ll miss our ride if we don’t.❞

In response, Virek simply stayed silent. Hands moving to rest in his hoodie pocket. He should leave… Getting caught up with these two is bound to draw attention to himself, more than he would like anyway. He did what he did, now it was time to go.

And, without another word, the boy took his leave. Yet not without Reiji getting a glimpse of such blood coloured, demonic eyes glistening from the moonlight. They made him grimace with disgust, as he picked the girl up off the ground. He didn’t dare start walking just yet, instead eyeing the human as he walked off, with an almost predatory stare.

(❛ What an odd creature… ❜)