a/n: I've always wanted to write a fanfic for Blood+. I support the HajixSaya pairing. I also do support the SolomonxSaya pairing. I love the HajixSayaxSolomon triangle! The three of them are just too cute!

Disclaimer: I do not own Blood+ or any of its characters.

Setting: While I was watching episode 22, Haji's very young version lashed out at Saya and said, "I'll even sleep with you if that's what you want. After all you bought me."

So the setting is the night after Haji screamed and cried in front of Saya.

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Candlelight Slumber

By: Yorumiko

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The candlelight proved to be almost useless. It did not vanquish the darkness; instead, it seemed to melt in it. The flame's bright, orange glows scattered but only on its corner had light. So soft and saddening was the fire that the room appeared to be as sorrowful as it was. The shadows lurked across the room and against the walls. Very creepy and frightening these dark figures were.

Haji stood on one side of the room, stiff and nervous to be all alone with Saya. He was not too sure what was about to happen. He took a deep breath as his thirteen-year-old body trembled with a very erotic expectation. He snapped his brows together, staring at Saya's silhouette. Her figure, her curves, her body were quite clear with her standing beside the candlelight.

Saya happily smiled as she looked at her friend. She chuckled softly, realizing that they were both wearing the same long, white night gown. "We're like siblings," she joyfully said. She approached him, merging with the slumbering darkness. She opened her arms and cradled his head on her chest. "Didn't you say we could sleep together? Why are you so stiff? Are you worried?"

She was not feigning her innocence. Haji could hear her heart beat. Between those thumps and beats, he could hear Saya's naivety through her words and questions. He stepped back from her embrace, trying to look calm and stoic as possible. "Isn't it time for us to sleep?" he warily asked as he hid his anxiety.

"Yes, I think it is," Saya softly said. She rushed to the side of her bed and slipped between her mattress and blanket. She sighed and gave Haji a grin. "What are you doing standing over there? I asked permission from Joel. He said that it was all right for us to sleep together."

"S-Saya…" he stuttered. He watched as she waited for him to come. He walked, feeling like a stone. He climbed up the bed and wanted to get it over with. He placed his knees between Saya's torso and positioned his hands against the pillows. "You won't regret this, will you?" The soft candlelight created an aura of romance for him.

"Haji…?" she whispered. For him, her voice rang like a bell, startling him.

He took a deep breath. His fingers unbuttoned the buttons of his gown, revealing to Saya the meek chest of a growing boy. He bent down and leaned. He could feel her breath mixing with his as he grew closer to give her a kiss. "Saya," he gently whispered.

Saya opened her mouth wide and laughed the moment away. The romantic candlelight, the growing passion Haji had inside dwindled as Saya chortled so bubbly. She grabbed his arms and wrestled him downward. She placed both his arms behind his head and pushed him down to the bed. She sat right on top of him, smiling triumphantly. "I won, Haji! You can't pin me down that easily!"

"W-What?"

She slipped back to her side of the bed, yawning. "Enough with the games Haji; I need to get some sleep." She tucked herself in and stared at the startled boy. "Hey Haji!" she gently called.

Still confused, he turned his head and clashed his stare with hers. "What is it, Saya?"

"Stay by my side always, alright?"

So certain he was with his answer. He gave her a gentle smile. "I promise to stay by your side."

Saya smiled joyfully as she gathered Haji in her arms, lulling herself to sleep.

Haji could feel Saya's heart beating. Small blushes formed on his cheeks as he listened to her soft sighs. "Hey Saya!" he whispered.

She groaned as an answer.

He bit his lip. "Will you sleep with me?" he felt mortified to ask such a question to a lady. He closed his eyes and wanted to forget he had asked a very inappropriate query.

"When you're older," she slurred.

He quickly opened his eyes and watched her sleep so peacefully. "That's a promise, all right?" he mumbled. "Saya," his mouth was hungry as he stared at her lips. "I love you." He closed his eyes and nestled his head against her chest. "Good night, Saya." He slept in his queen's arms.

The candlelight did not hide what Saya was about to do. She opened one eye and tenderly kissed Haji's forehead. She turned around and blew the flame, putting the room in total darkness. "Good night, Haji," she whispered in his ear.

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End of Candlelight Slumber

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a/n: Were they too out of character? I hope you enjoyed it. Please do give me a review.

I've been thinking of writing another Blood+ fic. Oh my! I'm getting all excited!