Hunger Pains

todo-who:

37. “Just one bite.”

54. “Come closer.”

Vampire!Shinsou x Reader, warning for implied violence

“Toshi, I’m hungry.” Your husband glances up at you, suddenly at full attention. He snaps his book shut and offers his hand to you, which you take without hesitation, letting him pull you into his lap.

“When did you last eat?” He asks, frowning when he notices the paleness of your skin and the way your eyes appear sunken, heavy lidded in a way that suggests exhaustion instead of sultriness. You blink, trying to remember, and that is answer enough. Shinsou sighs.

“You need to tell me when you start feeling the hunger pains, darling.” He says gently, cradling your face between his hands. You drop your eyes, not able to meet his hypnotizing gaze.

“I thought I could handle it. You seem just fine.” You say. Shinsou presses a kiss to your forehead.

“You’re still young, darling, which means you need to feed more often. Forgive me, I’ve been negligent.” He says, sweeping you up into his arms as he stands. You blink sleepily but snuggle into his hold, assured that he’ll take care of you.

You feel more than see the portal open, thin tendrils of shadow reaching out to caress your skin as you pass from one place to another as easily as a breath. When you blink your eyes open again there are streetlights burning in the distance, the darkness of the alley keeping both you and your husband hidden. Gently, Shinsou sets you on your feet, leaving you with a quick kiss before heading for the corner.

He waits, patient as the predator he is, and it doesn’t take long for some unsuspecting prey to pass by.

“My dear sir, could I have a moment?” He asks, inflecting his voice to sound higher, younger. The gentleman who had been about to walk by pauses, turning just a little.

“I’ve not much time, lad.” He answers.

“I won’t take much of your time, sir. But, please, do come closer.” You feel the crawl of Shinsou’s power in the air, the suggestion just enough to lift the man’s head. One moment of eye contact is all it takes for your husband to completely ensnare the man, lavender eyes glowing in the dark.

“Do not worry, sir.” Shinsou continues, smile stretching wider as the man takes a few shambling steps forward.

“It will be over with just one bite.”

He leads the man to you and you cannot help your shiver, exhilarated both by the prospect of a good meal and the hellfire you can see burning in your husbands eyes, full of assurances and promise. Your blood-teeth ache as Shinsou pushes the man to his knees before you. The impact causes the man’s eyes to clear some, blinking up at you in confusion.

“What is the meaning of this?” He demands shakily and Shinsou chuckles darkly.

“You should feel honored, good sir. You are about to become a meal for my beloved wife.” He explains, winking at you.

You blow him a kiss, bare your fangs, and strike.