Chapter 3: I need you

It's not like people are afraid and called Reif a monster without a reason. For Reif, he is really a monster

A monster that will suddenly burst with berserk power that will devastate everything in its path

A monster that doesn't have complete control over himself

A monster that even killed his own mother

That is what Reif is. The deep wound that was already in his heart throbs as he looks at the man in front of him

Reif can feel warm sticky liquid drenching his body due to Rhash's bleeding injuries

Injuries that Reif himself made. The beautiful illusion he had instantly shattered just like that and he was filled with self-blaming

"S-sorry ... I-I'm sorry ... b-because of m-me" Reif's eyes were filled with tears. He really is a monster, how can he hurt the person that gave him light for the first time in his life?

The person that helps him experience how good it feels to be hugged. The person that came out of nowhere to give him a warm smile

This might be the first time that Reif met Rhash but it was also the first time that someone treated him like a human being. The effects it has to him was massive

"P-please d-don't die .... I-I'm willing t-to do e-everything!" Reif pleaded. Even if he can't be with this person due to how dangerous he is, he at least doesn't want Rhash to die

Hearing such kind words from the person that only met him for the first time touches the deepest part of Rhash's soul. He felt like fireworks bursts inside him

Who would have thought that 'kindness' felt this good? This is something that Rhash never experienced from his aunt, his own blood relative

"R-really? Y-you will d-do a-anything?" Rhash asked while his consciousness is already breaking down. He might have a plan on drinking Reif's blood to keep himself alive but he wants to do it with consent

For the second time, Reif nodded his head aggressively and that instantly earned him another smile

"B-blood ... y-your b-blood" Rhash said weakly. He might sound like a demon asking for blood but Reif doesn't care

"T-take as much as you want!" Reif gave his consent and Rhash uses the last bit of his power to move his head towards Reif's exposed white neck

Rhash's fangs grew and he instantly bit Reif on the neck. The fangs sink on Reif's flesh causing him to wince a bit from the pain

However, if this is the way to save his light, Reif is willing to give every drop of his blood

As Rhash sucked Reif's blood, a burst of sweetness exploded in his tongue. He can immediately feel strength flowing from his throat down to every inch of his body

The flavor of Reif's blood was immaculate and Rhash felt like he would be addicted to it. Despite the liquid Rhash is drinking being blood, he instantly came to love this flavor

Rhash even felt like he would be willing to only drink Reif's blood for eternity. Just like what he had expected, Reif's blood was completely compatible with his body

Bursts and bursts of lifeforce were sucked and ingested by Rhash. The chaos power inside Reif not only has the ability to go on a rampage. It also improves the man's physique to a high level

Rhash was too focused on sucking blood that he doesn't realize that Reif's body was twitching uncomfortably

Reif can feel a strange warmth spreading in his whole body that causes his cheeks to turn red. It felt like there was some sort of itch inside him that he can't scratch, particularly to his crotch area

That causes Reif to unconsciously let out a moan and Rhash thought that he was sucking too much blood

As a result, Rhash stops. Although he was still not that full, his wounds at least stop bleeding already. They might not be healed instantly and needed more blood but they at least prevented Rhash from dying

Rhash moved his head away in regret. His eyes were still locked on Reif's pearly neck where the bite marks that were left was already healing can be seen

Reif looks at Rhash that still has some blood on his lips with a strange gaze. Somehow, Reif felt like Rhash was even cuter than he had originally thought and he had some impulse to do things he still hasn't understood

Reif was dazed too much causing Rhash to waved his hand in front of the other man. Rhash was worried that Reif will think negatively of him after what he did

After all, what kind of human would drink someone else's blood? No, Rhash is already not a human. He's now a vampire!

A monster that is essentially different from humans. It filled his heart with worry. Although he wants to stay with Reif, if the man doesn't want him then he can only watch him from afar

"D-did I creep you out?" Rhash asked with a sad tone. His originally warm atmosphere was replaced with gloom

That instantly makes Reif panic causing him to cup Rhash's cheeks with his little hands

"N-no! You are perfectly fine as you are!" Reif replied with determination in his eyes. Whether it be a God or Demon, Rhash is already an important person for him

Rhash enjoyed the warm hands of Reif and he unconsciously rubs his face in it like a meek kitten

"R-really?" Rhash asked with a bright smile. His little actions look terribly cute for Reif and the latter quickly nodded his head

However, Reif's good mood was dampened as he removed his hand from Rhash's face. Although he wants his light to stay, he would just hurt him again

"B-but you can't stay with me. I'm a dangerous monster, I will just hurt you" Reif said while lowering his head. He was afraid that the warmth from Rhash will make him selfish

No matter how much Reif wishes for Rhash to stay, he doesn't want to endanger his life again. The scene of him injuring Rhash was still fresh and Reif doesn't want that to happen for the second time

Suddenly, Reif felt pain in his nose as Rhash flicked his fingers on it. Reif unconsciously rubs his nose while he looks at Rhash in confusion

"If you are a monster, so am I. Do you want to push me away because you think of me as a monster?"

Reif instantly shook his head at that. "No! You are not a monster!"

Rhash felt like Reif is actually a sweet young man. Aside from him, who would firmly say that a blood-sucking human like Rhash is not a monster?

"I also think that you are not a monster so don't think that you are. But if you are really a monster then I am a monster too!"

Through thick and thin. Rhash wants to be the person that will experience all sorts of things with Reif. He wants to change this pitiful man's future!

"B-but if you stay with me you will get hurt! I don't want to hurt you again!"

This time, Rhash flicks his forehead before speaking. "It's fine, you see I have a special body. As long as I drink your blood, I will instantly heal. Look at my wounds"

When Reif turns his vision on the wounds he himself inflicted to Rhash, his heart can feel another fang of pain

But the severe wounds were now close and only needed time to heal. Just like what Rhash said, his body is really special

"But even if you can heal, I still don't want to hurt you" the thought of hurting Rhash again pained Reif's heart and he can't help but tear up

Rhash also felt hurt whenever he sees Reif in pain and he moved his arm to engulf the other youth in a hug

Rhash had Reif's head rest in his chest while stroking the latter's pitch-black hair

"It's not you that is hurting me. It's the ones that gave you that uncontrollable power. Besides, I can only drink your blood. If I don't drink your blood, I will die. I need you. You are the person that I need the most "

I need you. Those words echoed inside Reif's mind. This is also the first time someone said they need him

In this world where everyone has forsaken Reif and wants to be as far away as possible from him, there was actually someone that needed him?

It brought a strange sense of delight to Reif and he moved his head a bit to look up at Rhash's face

"You need me?" Reif asked like a child and he saw Rhash nodding his head

"Yes, you are the only person I need"

Rhash knew what kind of effects his words would have on the abused Reif. He deliberately said these kinds of words for his own selfish reason

In the future, Rhash wants to be the number 1 person in Reif's heart. No matter how many people they will meet in the future, Rhash would always want to occupy the biggest corner of Reif's heart

A deep sense of possessiveness sprouted in Rhash's heart. He was also a person that didn't have anyone. Thus, he wants Reif to fill the emptiness in his heart. To do that, even if it sounds psychotic, he needs to be the person that Reif can't live without

Rhash is like a kid wanting to fully possess his toy

"T-then drink more of my blood! I want to help you recover as soon as possible!"

Despite Rhash's wounds closing up, the wounds were still fresh. It will take some more time for it to heal

Since Rhash needed his blood, then Reif will give it. He doesn't want to hurt Rhash again but he also doesn't want to live without any light again. That kind of life was simply horrible

Now that Reif knows that taste of warmth, he is becoming selfish to wish for it not to disappear

However, to his anxiety, Rhash shook his head in rejection. "No, I already drank a lot of your blood already"

Whether it be Rhash or Reif, both of them are skinny from starvation

The Baron only provided food and water to Reif to the point that he won't die. The servants even sometimes pocketed what little he has for himself

Thus, Reif was severely malnourished and Rhash's mind was already working hard to think of a way to solve that

"W-why?" Reif asked with anxiety. He only has his blood that Rhash needs. If he can't even give it, would Rhash continue staying with him?

"You are too skinny. You might get sick if I drink too much of your blood. I don't want to harm you"

I don't want to harm you ... Another sentence that strung the strings inside Reif's heart

Those words might be simple but it was the start of Reif's submission. If Rhash goes on like this, Reif would really put him with the highest regard

"D-don't worry about me! I-I heal fast! I won't get sick"

Due to the chaos power that Reif is born with, his healing ability was superior compared to other humans. He never got sick before despite the long term starvation

In truth, if not for the chaos power inside Reif, he might have died already

Instead of answering, Rhash just engulfs Reif in another hug. He was already addicted to this gesture and both of them felt like hugging someone is the best thing in the world

"If you really want me to continue drinking your blood, you need to take care of your body first. You are too skinny and lacking in nutrients. We need to fix that"

As of today, Reif is still a cute cinnamon roll. He was still too soft. But in this cruel world, Reif cannot continue being this innocent

Rhash knew how dangerous the outside world can be especially to the naive and innocent. Reif was harmed multiple times in Rhash's dreams because of how kind-hearted the former is

To prevent those things from happening again Rhash needs to corrupt Reif even for a little bit. Too much kindness is a deadly thing!