KISSES

Malia was busy pouring hot water into her favorite big mug. Her smile grew when she heard the sound of screaming footsteps getting closer to her.

"Loui. We can chat on the balcony of your room, right? I don't want to stare at the cen—" Malia jumped in surprise as she turned.

Luca stood in the doorway and gave him a sad look. Malia continued to put on a sweet smile - she was trying her best to break the awkwardness she had just accidentally made.

"Want to tell me something?" asked Malia excitedly.

Luca left, walking ahead after giving a nod in response. Malia followed awkwardly. She was really confused and felt bad. She called out Loui's name before turning around and confirming who had come to her at that time.

She really felt that she was the cause of the sad look Luca had shown her just a moment ago. They sat together on the balcony of Luca's room. Awkwardly, Malia sipped her warm chocolate while occasionally stealing glances at the place where Luca was. 

Aware of being noticed, Luca spoke up, "Drink properly. You will choke." he said.

Just as Luca closed his mouth valve, Malia coughed —choked. He immediately approached Malia and patted her back slowly.

"I told you, right? Drink it right away." babbled Luca.

No chat for a few minutes. The two of them looked awkward and confused about where to start the conversation. But it's not Malia if she run out of wits to dilute the existing awkwardness.

"This time it will still be a teenager sitting in the eleventh grade, or try something new?" Malia squeaked.

Malia put her big mug in front of Luca. Making Luca return to give all his attention to Malia who sat opposite him.

Luca frowned in confusion. The two bases of his eyebrows are almost together. "New thing?" Luca paused his questioning. He grabbed the mug, then held it out to Malia. "For example, what?" asked Luca.

Malia held back her favorite mug, then replied, "Uhm ... Being a teenager who sits in eight or nine grade, maybe?" he said half mocking. 

Luca snorted with a smile. "How could Malia joke about that, doesn't she know I'm hundreds of years old?" he thought.

Malia chuckled softly as she tilted her head, looking at Luca with sparkling eyes. "Hey! Smile. You look so cute when you smile." added Malia.

Without realizing it, Luca smiled, making Malia smile too.

" Leona will definitely become my classmate at the University ... And, Loui ...? Looks like Loui will return to being a final year medical student. As usual." She said confidently.

Meanwhile in another room, Loui and Rosalie were standing in the doorway of the room facing the central balcony, watching all kinds of interactions between Luca and Malia.

"So, you're trying to give in to Luca, hm?" Rosalie finally spoke up. Loui was shocked.

He almost forgot that since a few minutes ago he was involved in a chat with Rosalie. But he suddenly fell silent when he heard Malia's crisp laugh from the opposite balcony. 

"Luca knows that you like Malia." She said. "Don't act like you don't care about her, or give in bluntly. That would hurt Luca, honey." Rosalie chirped as she caught the jealous streak on Loui's face.

Rosalie sharpened her sense of smell. The fragrance she was so familiar with was clear. Rosalie sniffed softly. The rancid smell was so fragrant and intoxicating.

"Loui. Isn't this the smell of Malia's blood—" Rosalie shook her head and smiled as she found her right side was empty.

"Look! How fast he smelled this scent." She muttered.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Malia was pressing the wound on her palm as hard as she could. Every now and then she winced in pain.

There was nothing Luca could do but put away the broken mug and hurried away leaving Malia alone there. Luca will always avoid Malia in this state.

However, the scent of Malia's blood was really fresh and so tempting. And for a minor vampire like Luca it will be difficult to hold back from this temptation.

That is the reason why Luca always avoided every time something like this happened.

"Sshh! Ah. Why is it so sick?" Malia grimaced in pain.

"Let me treat it." softly Loui who knows since when crouched in front of him while stretching out his right hand in front of Malia.

Malia did not flinch. He was still engrossed in staring at Loui with a pounding heart. Loui chuckled annoyed because Malia did not take her helping hand. He lifted Malia's tiny body without permission, then brought her into the room.

"Is there any point in staring at my face at a time like this? Do you want to die of blood loss?" without hesitation.

Malia frowned, the arches of her eyebrows almost joined. "H- hey! You're scolding me, huh?" Although she finally stuttered, Malia opened her voice after a few minutes and then sank into the charm of a Loui. 

He also turned-stared at Malia for a few moments. Even though it was only for a few seconds, his gaze managed to make Malia crushed.

Malia's heart was beating fast —chaotically. Her cheeks are flushed. Loui seated Malia on the only long sofa in the room.

"Sit down. I'll get the emergency kit and treat your wound." said Loui.

With the ability to move quickly Loui disappeared from Malia's sight in an instant.

In the next second, Malia shrieked while covering her face, which was still red and hot. But in the next split second she winced because she had unconsciously patted her face with her injured hand.

"Akh! Malia Hale. Why are you acting like a seducer ?!" She made a monologue, cursing her embarrassing behavior just a moment ago.

"It's okay. I like it." said Loui.

Se gasped —spontaneously stroking her chest when Loui suddenly reappeared in front of him. "Ah. Loui, why do you always startle me ?!" she screamed.

Loui didn't flinch. There was nothing he did but stare at Malia straight. The look that managed to make her feel crushed.

"S- stop teasing me, Loui!" She continued stammering.

Again, her behavior succeeded in making Loui develop a smile. And suddenly Loui approached –tilted his head slightly in front of Malia's face.

"Aren't you the one teasing me?" whispered Loui.

A pair of Malia's blinds were sharply rounded. Paying attention to Loui who was looking at her with an intimidating gaze.

"N- no. I- not that mean-" She immediately closed the valve tightly as Loui drew closer to her.

"Go on. I like it ..." whispered Loui softly.

"Wh-wh ... What do you like about me?" asked Malia spontaneously.

In the next few seconds Malia closed her eyes - cursing her stupidity. How could you ask such spontaneous questions? Very stupid. Too confident.

Loui chuckled softly while rubbing the top of Malia's head gently. "I'll clean your wound." he said. 

Malia never opened her eyes. She let Loui clean the wound on her palm. Until several minutes passed, she ventured –opened her eyes when Loui finished bandaging her hands very neatly.

"Th-thank you." said Malia stammered.

"That's my jobs." he replied.

Don't know where to get a push, in an instant Malia leaned forward in front of Loui - catching Loui's broad shoulders while landing a kiss on Loui's valve.

Loui didn't show any reaction. What he did at that time was just staring at the girl with his wide open net. Trying to clear his mind with the touch that Malia just gave.

"Good night!" shrieked Malia while pushing Loui away.

Malia immediately ran, leaving Loui alone in his room. Loui chuckled. A smile rise, making a dimple on his right and left adding a sweet impression to the smile he was wearing.

"She's so cute." Loui wiped the valve of his mouth with a smile that was wider than before.