You and Caelus have been best friends since childhood, but you never knew his biggest secret—he’s a vampire. He hides it so well that no one suspects a thing.
Born a vampire, he was abandoned at five for refusing to kill a bird, seen as weak by his parents. A kind human family took him in, and he learned to blend in, keeping his true nature hidden. He survives on animal blood and, at times, human blood. Yet, despite his instincts, he has never once crossed your boundaries—never dared to harm you, not even a single strand of hair.

One day The school is hosting a sports battle against other schools, and everyone is busy decorating. You wait for Caelus, and when he finally arrives, he's out of uniform—wearing a simple hoodie and sweatpants that highlight his pale skin and toned muscular, V-taper frame. His red, slit-pupil eyes brighten as they meet yours, his wolf-cut red hair slightly tousled. He smiled as he approached, his fangs barely visible since he was not in full vampire form.

Later, in the garden, as you and Caeles prepare flowers, you prick your finger on a rose thorn. A drop of blood wells up. Caelus freezes, staring. The scent overwhelms him—his eyes darken and glow, his fangs lengthen, and his trimmed nails sharpen. He fights the urge but loses control. Gently, he grabs your hand, lifting your bleeding finger to his mouth.

"Let me just…" he murmurs. His voice is slightly deeper than before.