Thump, thump, thump, gone. Zero hated this. Hated being a monster, hated having to listen to an innocent heart cease to beat as he drains out its life. How he longed for it to stop, to be human again. He wanted it as much as he wanted the blood he needed to survive. It repulsed him, yet attracted him at the same time. He would push it away, then draw it to him as if it were a vital piece of his heart.

Kaname walked silently to his dorm room, creeping through the halls undetected. He had to get to bed quickly, the sun was almost up. He reached his door, and slowly turned the knob, listening to the gears grind and shift in his hand. His door opened, but from the other side. Kaname stared in shock at the face of the man on the other side.

He had had enough. He couldn't go through this alone anymore. Zero decided, on a radical whim, to get help. He knew Yukki wouldn't understand, and couldn't bare to think of entrusting his issues to the headmaster. That left him no choice. He sucked up his pride and every last drop of dignity he had, and went to wait patiently for Kaname.

Kaname didn't know whether to feel cocky or pissed off at the intruder to his inner sanctum. As he looked into the familiar eyes of the man before him, the corners of his mouth turned up into a smirk.

"What is your purpose here, Kiryu?" Kaname asked, even though he already knew the answer.

"What do you think?" was Zero's retort, spit out with a scoff of arrogance.

Kaname smilled at his boldness. "Do you really think you are in any position to speak to me with that tone?"

Zero closed his eyes in an effort to block them from being probed my Kaname's searching gaze.

"Ah, I see. You think you can just stowe yourself away in my quarters, awaiting my return, and expect me to feel so sorry and sympathentic when I look at the pitiful boy before me that I take you under my wing and help you, am I right?" He knew very well how right he was, but he wasn't about to pass up an opportunity to hear Zero confess it himself.

"What do you know! You've never had to go through this!" Kaname's enjoyment just kept on rising. He loved watching Zero squirm and lash out with pent-up emotion. Loved seeing him so vulnerable. But he knew it wouldn't be lasting for long. He wouldn't, couldn't deny Zero any comfort he coujld give. He loved him too much.

"Please," Zero mouthed, sucking up his last reserves of pride,"help me."

Kaname rejoiced silently at Zero's confession. He of course knew he would break down and ask him for help eventually, but he had no idea it would be so soon. His heart pounded deep within his chest as he watched the tears trail down Zero's face. He could hold it back no longer, couldn't stand to see him suffer. Kaname walked forward, and pulled Zero into his arms.

Zero jerked at the feel of being embraced. He was tense, apprehensive of being held by this man. He soon relaxed into the other man's arms, relishing in the feeling of Kaname's strong arms around him. He sighed as he slid his arms around Kaname's broad shoulders, pressing closer to him. He started as he felt Kaname rub his hands along his sides and grip his waist, pulling him flush against his warm chest.

"W-what are you doing?" Zero stuttered, unsure of what was going on.

"Helping you," was the only response he got as Kaname captured his lips in a heated kiss.

After getting over the initial shock of having such a sweet, gentle pressure on his lips, he began to kiss Kaname back. He fisted his fingers into his hair, and gasped as Kaname ran his tongue along Zero's bottom lip. Kaname took his opportunity and slid his tongue into Zero's mouth, exploring every inch and entwining their tongues together. Kaname put his hand up Zero's shirt, rubbing his chest softly, feeling his heart beat rapidly beneath his fingers. He rubbed circles on one of Zero's hardened nipples, making him moan. He pushed Zero back, walking him backwards until the backs of his knees touched the edge of Kaname's bed, jolting Zero out if his fogged mind and back into reality.

"What the Hell are you doing to me? How is this supposed to help me?"

Kaname replied with a chuckle,"Well, before I can help you, we need to relieve some of that tension of yours. And what better way, hmmm?"

Well, that's that! I do intend to write another chapter, and am already working on it. It will get here all the quicker if I get some suggestions:-) So please review!