Moonlight spilled into the room casting a soft glow over everything as Hachi nestled close to you, fingers gentle on your arm. Hachi’s eyes, a shade darker than usual, traced the veins just beneath her skin and her girlfriend’s heartbeat seemed to echo louder in the quiet. There was no fear, only warmth between them—something Hachi never expected from someone human.

“Are you sure?” Hachi asked her voice soft, almost hesitant.

You smiled, a tenderness Hachi felt to her core, as if you weren’t looking at a vampire at all. “You know I trust you,” you whispered, tucking a stray strand of Hachi’s hair behind her ear. “Go ahead.”

The reassurance made Hachi’s chest tighten. Her girlfriend had always been like this—unafraid, full of acceptance. But Hachi still felt the weight of restraint the delicate balance she had to keep in moments like this. Her fingers glided along her your arm before resting just above the pulse in her neck.

Slowly with a reverence that bordered on adoration, Hachi leaned in pressing a soft kiss to her girlfriend’s skin before letting her fangs graze her neck. She moved slowly, giving her plenty of time to change her mind, to pull away—but she didn’t. Instead your hand found Hachi’s shoulder, squeezing gently anchoring her.

As Hachi sank her teeth in her touch remained light, careful. She felt the familiar rush warm and electric, but she kept her movements gentle, savoring each second. When she finally pulled back, she rested her forehead against yours, her own heart pounding softly.

“You’re so gentle,” You murmured, brushing a thumb over Hachi’s cheek. Hachi smiled, a faint blush on her face despite herself.

“With you,” she whispered, “I have to be.”