Curious Lovers

[write_my_dreams]

Title: Curious Lovers
Author: write_my_dreams
Pairing: Atsushi x Asagi
Genre: AU, supernatural, historical
Warning: Nothing to warn about.
Disclaimer: Atsushi and Asagi do not belong to me but the story and the writing do.
Rating: PG
Chapter(s): 1/1
Summary: Asagi asks Atsushi what new vampires are like.
Author's Comment: I started this at the end of December, forgot about it, then finished it up today. So here's some more details on what life as a new vampire is like.

“What happens after a vampire bites someone?” Asagi asked. “With the intent of making them a vampire, I mean.”

The question caught Atsushi off guard. Why the sudden interest in this topic? He glanced up from his ink painting of Asagi’s rose garden. “What do you mean?”

Asagi shrugged. “You never talk about it so I was curious. You’re the only vampire I’ve ever met and you’ve been a vampire for over two hundred years. I wanted to know about new vampires.”

Atsushi snorted. “It’s not a pleasant time. A new vampire is… rather like a human baby. They are completely helpless on their own and need another vampire to care for them. The similarities end there because a new vampire is consumed by the desire for blood, sex, and sleep. Drink blood. Have sex. Sleep. It becomes a routine of sorts.” Atsushi lowered his paintbrush. “The length of this needy phase varies per vampire.” He believed their health had something to do with it. Atsushi had been a perfectly healthy human so his phase hadn’t lasted for long. Yuuki though had been dying of pneumonia. His newborn phase had lasted well over a month.

Asagi blushed. “Does this happen to every vampire?”

“As far as I know.” Atsushi had never heard of a vampire not experiencing that phase. He tilted his head, studying his lover. “Why do you ask?”

“Curiosity.”

Atsushi cast his lover a look then moved to sit next to him. There was nothing wrong with curiosity. Although the topic wasn’t one he wished to discuss in great detail. Or recall.

“Were you…” Asagi swallowed, “like that too?”

“I was, but my insatiable phase didn’t last long.” Atsushi sighed and set his painting supplies aside. Curious lovers made it difficult to concentrate. “It also takes some time for a new vampire to handle the presence of a human without lunging for their throat. I struggled for months. Again, the time it takes to endure mortal company depends on the vampire and their willpower. I avoided humans unless I needed blood.”

His lover nodded. “It sounds like a difficult time.”

“It was.” Atsushi smirked as he brushed Asagi’s hair back to expose his neck. “Are you thinking of becoming a vampire yourself?” Not that he would ever allow such a terrible thing to happen to his beloved Asagi. “And wondering what you would be like?”

Asagi blushed again. “No.”

“I imagine your lust would make you wild. So hungry for blood and sex… such a difference from my sweet, innocent love.” He kissed Asagi’s forehead then pulled his flustered lover into his lap. The visuals amused him, but picturing Asagi as a vampire was so horrific that it drowned out the humor.

Comments

[nonoly.livejournal.com]

I love this little series, is so cute with a very charged atmosphere.
( I enjoy your writhing very much and it's been awhile since I have read any of your stories but I am catching up with what I have missed from you :) To me this series has an undercurrent of emotions ,with Atsushi trying not to turn Asagi and all, it feels and by doing so it makes me as a reader feel them to. Am rambling now so I will leave your message box now :)

[write_my_dreams]

They're a sweet couple
I'm happy you enjoy my writing so much. Enjoy catching up! Yes there's a lot of emotions in this particular series.

[love-teddies.livejournal.com]

a nice light fic. made me lighted up a bit

[write_my_dreams]

These two needed something light since they go through so much in their main story

[faewitchkins.livejournal.com]

I really like Atsushi's and Asagi's relationship. They seem so laid back with one another, at ease and though it's not necessarily a topic Atsushi cares to discuss with him he speaks freely and openly with Asagi. A precursor perhaps of what's to come and Asagi will know what to expect.

I like how the scene flows and the comfortableness and of course you end it right there when it's obvious a make out scene is coming lol

Again I love your vampires :)

[write_my_dreams]

I enjoy writing their relationship. Even though they haven't been together for very long here, they are comfortable with each other. They were the cure to each other's loneliness and that's why they can be so relaxed with each other. Probably true.

Hehe, of course. I wanted to leave this a short fic though without going into too much detail

I'm glad my vampires are enjoyed :)

[senshi-of-ruin.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting this!

Those two are so sweet together! It is kinda sad though how Atsushi is thinking that he wouldn't allow Asagi to become a vampire and knowing that in the end he had to do it to save him *hugs him*

[write_my_dreams]

Atsushi and Asagi are a fun couple to write. Although sometimes tragic. Yes, it is sad. He's eventually happy that he turned Asagi because it allowed them to live together and give Asagi a chance to experience the world

[senshi-of-ruin.livejournal.com]

Yeah they are! I'm glad that Atsushi is eventually happy with his decision to turn Asagi :)

[kaiser1103.livejournal.com]

Just curious, who took care of Atsushi when he was a vampire baby? Lol!
I can't really imagine Atsushi being that helpless...

[write_my_dreams]

Oh gosh, vampire baby. I never wrote that part of Atsushi's life so I never determined who it was that took care of him. It's not something I would write so it wasn't important to figure out the details. Everyone is that helpless when they're a new vampire

[senshi-of-ruin.livejournal.com]

I would be interested to read about Atsushi's turning! Is it something you would think about writing in the future?

[write_my_dreams]

I'm not interested in writing it as that would just be too much backstory. When my friend and I were actively writing Atsushi and Yuuki's history, I did give Atsushi some storyline. He's the youngest son of a general who is more interested in being a painter than pursuing the art of war. He's walking back to his home when he's attacked by a vampire and basically left to die in an alley. Another vampire clan finds him and looks after him
Atsushi ends up leaving since he hates this new life and he travels to the north to be alone since he doesn't trust himself around people. Only to have his soon-to-be lover cross his path and welcome him into his home and his life

[senshi-of-ruin.livejournal.com]

Yeah no worries I understand :) Thanks for sharing a bit of his backstory. Poor Acchan *hugs him* I'm glad that Yuuki finds him :)