Chapter 43 - 2.13 Bite Down
A/N: in case you missed it, there is a change in the scene and they are now alone in Theodore's room (no parents watching lol)
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Theodore peeked at Raphael through his eyelashes, his mind still lingered on the previous event and he couldn't seem to get the vampire's true form out of his mind. That silver hair and crimson eyes, Theodore was sure that it would haunt his dream from today onward however whether it would be a good dream or nightmare, he couldn't ascertain.
Being left alone just added to the awkwardness of the situation. Even more when Raphael didn't talk and only leaned against the wall to stare at him. Theodore had no idea what he was thinking about. It was ridiculous. This was his own room so why was he even more nervous than the vampire?!
He crossed his arms and stared straight into Raphael's eyes in an attempt to exert momentum. "So you are really a vampire?" Theodore cursed under his breath. Of course he was. What kind of stupid question was that? He had clearly seen how piercing those bloody red eyes were. It was a kind of red he seldom saw, even purer and more brilliant than the deepest shade of red rose. Realization dawned on him abruptly. "Are you a pureblood?"
"I am." Lu Yizhou answered in a quiet voice.
Theodore racked his brain to recall the lesson of pureblood he had received before but it was getting difficult, especially when he stared into those eyes that had gone back to being silver but was still magnetic and ravishing nonetheless. Theodore gulped and Raphael's eyes moved down to follow the movement, sending shudders down his back. He wanted to tell Raphael to stop looking at him but at the same time, he was also elated to receive the vampire's full attention. "H—How old are you?"
He heard the man sighed. "It's been too long that I can no longer remember."
"Is...that so?" Theodore tapped his fingers on his arm and before he could think, the words came out. "So why are you here as a servant? You're a King, you should live surrounded by luxury." He narrowed his eyes and let out a disbelieving scoff. "Don't tell me... are you really coming for me?"