Zero Kiryuu was acting very strange. Though he did particularly show a cold demeanor, somehow his behavior was a bit different. A few days ago, Yuuki had noticed that Zero occasionally gave her a penetrating stare and when she would ask him why, he would suddenly storm off like nothing had happened. This thing bothered her. When he sees her approaching him, he would avoid her direction. What was wrong with him? She had to find out.
" Kiryuu Zero, you're asleep again! I know that being a guardian is tough with having duties and all that but you have to pay attention to my class! "
He had drowsed off again and it was annoying his professor. He caught a glimpse at Yuuki and saw her staring at him.
"What are you looking at? " he inquired nonchalantly.
"I-I w-wasn't! " she squealed.
"Right." he muttered, disbelief evident in his strained yet deep voice.
He knew deep inside that Yuuki had noticed the way he acted. He also knew that she was puzzled why he was trying to avoid her. He disregarded the fact that she was worried for him. He could hurt her, or even kill her. Zero had to stay away from her, just so that he could protect her from himself, from the beast that was consuming his whole form.