You tapped your foot against the wall. It was cold. Not bitingly cold. It was more of a soft cold. Like there was a cold blanket being wrapped around you. You didn't want to spend extra money on heat though.

The bed in the motel was less than adequate. It was a cot, steel springed, with a futon like matress.

The door opened and your merely glanced over to the person standing there. You expected him to arrive shortly after his phone call, and knew it was pointless to leave anymore.

You sat up and said, "How long has it been, Subaru?"

"Hey ________," said Subaru, eyebrows knit angrily. When was there a time when you hadn't seen him angry though? He sat next to you on the bed.

You were fast, but you didn't dare try to dart for the open door. Subaru had always one upped you. Always.

Seven years ago.....

'Subaru-san~!' you called, waving your arm.

The young Sakamaki stopped to look at you but he was shoved into the Rolls Royce. You waved at him through the darkened window. His red eyes flashed through the window. You got on your bike and followed the Sakamaki to his estate.

The bodyguards tried to stop you, but you pushed them away and ran up to Subaru. You tackled him and said, 'Can we play today?!'

Subaru blinked, 'E-Excuse me? I don't know you....'

You grinned, 'You couldn't play yesterday in the school yard~ I wanted to know why~ Remember?'

'I don't care. Get off me.'

You pouted, 'Subaru Sakamaki, you are weird.'

He growled, 'I said get off!'

You stuck your tongue out at him and pushed his arms into the ground, 'I just wanted to be your friend you jerk!'

He growled and lifted you up wih super human strength. He grabbed you by your shirt and threw you across the yard. You landed and hit your head against the ground.

You sat up and rubbed your head. You saw blood drip into your hand. Your eyes widened and you stood up. You turned to him and ran up to him, 'That was amazing!!'

He was taken aback, 'What?'

'You're like a strong man or something! Everyone'd be so impressed!'

'Sakamaki-san! We'll remove her if you'd-'

'Don't bother.... Today.... She is my guest....'

Your eyes lit up and you grabbed Subaru's arm.

'Wow~! Is this your house Subaru-san~?'

He looked over at you and flicked your forehead, 'You're being noisy....'

You rubbed it and laughed. You suddenly felt dizzy. Your world started to spin. You fell to the ground.

When you woke up, you were on the couch, Subaru leaning over you and dabbing your head.

'Honestly.... You're exhausting....'

'Subaru-san?'

'What?'

'Why are you at a human school?'

He was taken aback, 'What?'

You sat up and smiled at him, 'I'm going there because my mother lost her money and is in debt~ My father was a good for nothing and left after turning her while she was pregnant~'

You marveled at him, 'But you're not like me! You have this house! It's old money! I can tell! Are you related to Karlheinz? Oh and Subaru-San! Were you named Subaru after the car company? Ya know, what I mean right? The 'Love. It's what makes a Subaru a Subaru~!' Is that what makes you Subaru~? Wow this is so exciting! Please can I come visit you everyday?! I never met another vampire! Can I taste your blood? Can vampires taste each other's blood? What does blood taste like Subaru-san? Everything tastes bland and stale to me, but Momma won't let me taste blood! She says I could get addicted! Subaru-san~ Is it okay if I can see you again~? Subaru-!'

He let out a breath, 'You're annoying.'

You pouted.

He looked at you and said, 'Yes, I am Karlheinz's son. I don't know why I'm going to a human school. I wasn't named after that damned car company, and would appreciate it if you didn't spread that around. No you may not taste my blood, nor could you. It is possible but no reccommended. Your food is stale because you need blood to taste the flavor.'

You giggled.

'What's so damn funny?!'

You smiled, 'I've never heard Subaru-san say so much at once. Though, you still didn't answer two of my questions.'

He blushed and turned away, '......Fine.... You can come everyday.... But it's not like I want you around....'

A red tinge spread over your cheeks and you jumped on Subaru, 'Thank you!'

Now....

"It's been a year ________...."

"You tracked me to America.... I'm impressed...."

"Aren't you always?"

You smiled, "I.... I guess I am...."

You stood up, "Well.... I appreciate you coming but.... I need to ask you to leave...."

"I'm not leaving without you."

You smiled at Subaru, "I'm not in love with you Subaru.... I can't go through with any marriage arrangements...."

"Why the fuck not?!"

You put a hand on his head, "I'm not a person who likes to commit.... You've known that since we were kids...."

You felt a hand around your throat, "I said I'm not leaving without you. I don't care if you don't like it. I'm marrying you."

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You hummed happily in the hills of Scotland. You managed to escape once again.

"Stupid Subaru~ You can't leave the doors unlocked~"

You honestly were tired with the games. You didn't understand why he wanted to marry you so badly.

Your mother had somehow regained her lost money through a high stake card game. Currently, you could go anywhere you wanted. All you were concerned about was covering your tracks. You made sure to do an excellent job this time.

You had discovered a pub on top of the hill you were climbing and stepped inside.

You sat down and ordered a drink. You sucked on the gin gratefully.

You set down your drink and looked around. There was a small group of men in the corner playing cards. You  grabbed your drink and pulled a chair up next to them.

"Mind if I join fellas?"

"Not at all little lass," said the dealer.

You took your cards.

"You've got good luck, girl?"

"Horrible," you grinned.

"Where ya from?" asked the one next to you.

"Dunno, grew up in Japan," you said.

"That's a long ways away!"

You smiled, "Yeah...."

"What're you running away from?" asked a skinny man across from you. "You look like a runaway."

"I am actually~ I'm running away from my fiancé~"

"Why? Is he violent?"

"Ah.... Not to me.... He's really sweet to me...."

"Broke?"

"No, he's loaded."

"Ugly?"

"Gorgeous."

"Do you have someone else?"

"Not at all," you laughed.

The men looked at you confused. One spoke up, "So he's handsome, rich, and loving to you, and yet you run away from him?"

You shrugged, "I don't love him."

"What's his name?"

"Subaru Sakamaki," you said, looking at your hand.

"Like the car?"

You grinned, "Yep~"

"So what's the problem?"

You looked into your lap, "He is violent.... Not to me though.... Never to me.... However, he scares me.... I ran away from him a year and a half ago. He tracked me from Russia, to Yemen, to Mexico, and then to America. I used ten different aliases, dyed my hair 7 seven times, paid using only cash, and hid my face while I was on the street. In a year, he found me in a Nebraskan motel, after he called me and said he was close."

"Dedicated lover."

"Yeah.... We were childhood friends ya know.... Ever since I first saw him.... I knew he was very possessive, very selfish...."

Your hand started to shake. You gripped the cards tighter. Someone grabbed your wrist and said, "Let's go home __________."

"No.... Why are you here?"

"I told you. I wouldn't let you get away so easily."

He grabbed you by your waist and lifted you over his shoulder. You squirmed, "Let go of me Subaru!! I don't love you!"

He clawed into your leg and kept his silence. He walked down the hills of Scotland, not looking anywhere but ahead. You gave up. He was 10 times stronger than you were.

"I love you...."

You didn't reply. You gave up. You didn't even care anymore.