A/N: I wanted to try something a little new but don't fret, it's not all out of this world and if no one likes it then I will just delete it and get on with my life. Instead of doing Two separate paths I'm going to do this after I get done with For the love of Rose. IMPORTANT: The characters are slightly out of character but I don't think it's nothing too big…or maybe it is big deal.

WARNING: This story is a BL and I'm sure everyone knows what that mean. This is a relationship between KanamXZero. If you do not like that then please leave or give it a try if you like.

SUMAARY: Zero is being abused because of what he is, but someone opens their arms to him and helps him get through slowly but surely.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Vampire knight

CHAPTER: Who are you?

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Kiryu Zero, Senior at Kross Academy, was mostly known for his intelligence and patience. He wasn't popular and kept to himself. No one really knew Zero but they have heard rumors, some unpleasant and some sad. Everyone kept away from him, unsure if the rumors were true or not. Zero didn't mind though, he had gotten used to it.

Zero opened his locker and retrieved his necessary supplies to start his day that included pencils, notebooks, pens etc and piled them into his firm, well-built arms. The first day of the school year was always rough but know that he was senior, he didn't really mind.

He closed the locker firmly and pulled his tie looser. He hated the fact that they had to wear uniform. He never tucked in his shirt or properly did his tie. He walked down the hall at a normal pace; Some stared for a while and some just plain ignored him-He was grateful for that. He reached his classroom and briskly walked inside. Many did find Zero attractive, he was voted to be most successful and most admirable but still people kept their distance.

Stepping further into his first class of the day, he glanced at the teacher who was lounging behind the desk, chewing on the end of an unsharpened pencil. Some students spared Zero a glace before dropping their gaze and chatted to their friends beside them.

Zero sighed and sat at the desk close to the window. He didn't have any friends, never really did. He had nothing in common with the normal students. It wasn't that he didn't want to mingle with society it was just that he was forbidden to do so. Zero turned his gaze to the window and looked outside. He enjoyed looking out the windows, that's why he always picked window seats. This was probable the only thing he had in common with the student's here. Zero wasn't always the way he was but he wasn't ever friendly either.

More students piled in just as the bell rung. The teacher stood up from his seat and wrote his name on the black board, coughing occasionally.

"Welcome to your senior history class." The chubby teacher announced as he underlined his name in a thick layer of white chalk. Zero turned all his attention to the teacher and straightened up a little. "Father says it's important to make a first good impression." Zero reminded himself.

"I will be your teacher of course. Everyone stand and introduce yourself so the class and I can get to know you better." Everyone stood. Zero was the last to stand on his feet so the teacher began. Great just what Zero loved…speaking.

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Zero shoved his books in his locker and took out a single book that he loved to read. He closed his locker and went down the stairs to lunch. He had been to every class and received papers that need to be signed and a couple of homework assignments, one class left after lunch. Zero didn't have any money on him so he walked through the cafeteria door and headed outside. He wasn't poor, far from it. Kross Academy was a school for the rich and successful-meaning, if your parents are rich and successful then welcome to Kross Academy.

Zero sat on a bench under the tall, pink sakura tree. The flowers fell silently to the ground as the august breeze picked them up into the air, flying them gently. Zero found peace in this spot and away from the other students. He opened his book and began to read to himself, often making hand signals. His silver hair blew gently in the wind as it tussled about on his head. The piercings on his ears shimmer off the reflecting sun. In words, Zero looked beautiful.

He read the book many times but he never lost interest in it. It wasn't an actual book it was more of a learning book. Zero lounged on the bench and put his feet up with his back pressed on the side of the bench. This was his only moment of peace and he enjoyed every moment of it. He flipped through paged stopping occasionally to make a hand sign, Yes, this was nice.

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"These seniors are so childish." Kuran Kaname erased his black board that was littered with a conversation of curse words, not directed at him but to each other. He was a new teacher at Kross Academy. He didn't really need to work because his father was loaded, he was a pureblood. Kaname wanted to prove himself to his father, that he could move out and make a living on his own. His father protested strongly and scolded him about how purebloods needed to stay together as if they were a pack of wolves. Eventually Kaname got his way and set off to make a living of his own, followed by a few noble's who currently lived with him at his house father had bought for him as a start off.

Kaname put the eraser down and clapped his hands together. Working in a school that had no clue about vampires didn't sound too hard. He picked up his brief case and made his way to the lunch room. He wasn't really hungry during the day but he stopped to buy a bottle of water and walked out the cafeteria door to sit under a tree and relax. He wore a long, black cloak that stopped at his ankles and blew in the wind slightly as he walked. He received a couple of admirable gazes from the students scattered outside, eating at the tables. He ignored them, however, and continued his search for a spot away from the humans.

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Zero turned another page and stared at the pictures intensely, he could never get this one right. He brought his knees up closer to his body and laid the book on his thighs. He tried to form the signals with his hands but knew he was doing something wrong.

"Is that a book of sign language?" Zero looked up to the voice in alarm.

That voice. He clutched the book tighter as he felt something, this man standing in front of him made him feel uncomfortable. His voice naturally demanded obedience, it screamed alpha of the pack. He was not like the others at his school, his aura didn't say human. Never less, Zero nodded once and slowed down his alarmed heart.

"Yes." He whispered shyly. Zero wasn't shy but he wasn't enthusiastic either.

"Do you mind if I join you?" Kaname pointed to the spot were Zero's feet occupied the bench. Zero shook his head and immediately removed his feet. "Father says it's important to be polite." Zero straightened up and smiled politely at the brunette. When Kaname sat down next to him Zero looked over and that was the first time he really saw the man, the male with Medium wavy dark chocolate hair, well-built frame, a captivating smile, worm brown-red eyes. The way the man carried himself must be illegal. "Very male."

"I can show you how to fix your error." Zero looked back up at the man sitting next to him, not realizing he lowered his gaze to the man's defined chest, broad shoulders and…No! Zero took a deep breath and... "Oh Kami he smells delicious!" Kaname watched with amusement, he knew the student was a level D just by looking at him. He didn't think there would be any other vampires at this school.

Kaname had watched him for a while as the beautiful silver haired male lounged on the bench with the wind blowing his hair gently as the flowers fell from the tree. Kaname had never seen such a beautiful creature in his entire life; he realized that the boy wasn't with anyone which Kaname found to be odd for a moment. Maybe he just needed peace and quiet for a little while? Kaname walked closer and discovered what the boy was doing with his fingers. Action Sign language is what Kaname referred to it as; it was tricky and took a while to get. He saw the boy's error and decided to step in-making his presence known.

"I can show you how to fix your error." Kaname tried again seeing as the boy seemed distracted. Warmth crept up into Zero face from embarrassment.

"Y…you know sign language?" Zero asked. He couldn't believe he was ogling the other male and got caught.

"Yes. Let me show you have to perform that one." Kaname gestured to the one Zero was trying to do earlier. He brought his graceful hands up and made the correct symbols. True, alphabet sign language was easy but action sign language was a lot more fun. Zero watched in amassment. It looked so easy when he did it.

"You make it look easy."Zero stated while shaking his head. Kaname seemed to be thinking for a while and scooter closer to the other male on the bench.

"Your hands start off like this right," Kaname turned the boy to face the other way and reached around him with his right hand to scoop up the other boy's right hand and used his left to grab the boy's other hand- basically hugging him from the back. Zero let out a startled gasp as he was hauled into the strangers oh so warm, so farm chest. Kaname held out their hands and mad the symbols. Zero tried to get over the sudden movement and let Kaname control his hands as he tried his best to not seem vulnerable since he knew some of it. He kept up as best as he could though.

"Very good." Kaname said distractedly next to the boy's ear. Zero bit his lip repressing a shiver. The part that Zero always messed up on finally came and he gulped nervously, he made the 'c' shape and did the circular motion with his other hand then quickly dove for the kill. It was over before both of them knew it.

Zero couldn't believe it. He had done it and it actually seemed easy now. Zero tried it again alone as Kaname watched closely.

"You are the most beautiful person I have ever laid my eyes on. I would really like to get to know you better?" Zero acted out with his hands as a pink hue appeared on his cheeks. That was ironic. Kaname chuckled, sending vibrations through Zero's back. Zero bit his lower lip again; he realized he liked that feeling.

"I didn't think you were so forward." It was obviously a joked even though Kaname only performed it out and didn't move his lips.

They both chuckled at that and Kaname shook his head to himself. He was hanging out with a level D and wrapping him in his arms as if they were lovers.

"My name is Kuran Kaname by the way." Kaname said as he released Zero. They sat correctly on the bench and smiled at each other kindly.

"I'm Kiyru Zero." They shook hands in greeting. Zero never seen the other male before, he must be new.

"I take it you're a student here, what year?" Kaname asked curiously.

"Senior. Are you a senior as well?" Zero closed the book that rested in his lap. Kaname chuckled and shook his head.

"I teach here." Kaname said proudly. There was silence for a while as Zero raised a doubtful eyebrow.

"Seriously? You look like you're only eighteen or nineteen." Zero cornered. Kaname chuckled again. He didn't expect the other male to believe him. Kaname couldn't help but think that the boys reactions and expressions were both beautiful and something that made you want to smile all day.

"I'm nineteen actually. I already graduated college and scored high on every exam receiving my diploma and here I am." Kaname left out precious details of course.

"I'll believe it when I see it." Zero said stubbornly. Kaname had nothing to be worried about. He nodded his head in agreement.

"I'm sure you'll be finding out pretty soon." The bell suddenly rang signaling the end of lunch. They both got up to leave and walked back into the building together before parting ways.

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Zero closed his locker after getting the last materials for the day. His last class was upstairs so it was a good thing his locker was a couple of doors down. He entered the class and noticed he was the first one to arrive. "Damn it." He did like to choose a seat first but he still didn't like coming in before everyone else.

Zero walked to the seat by the window and put his book down. He finally glanced up at the front of the room to see no one but Kuran Kaname.

"You're only standing up there because you won't to prove me wrong." Zero accused as he walked back up to the other smirking male.

"I assure you this is my last class of the day to teach." Kaname smiled. He felt playful around the silver haired male.

"Oh really, you teach anatomy?" Zero asked skeptically. Kaname nodded his head proudly.

"That is correct." Kaname said coolly. Other students began to fill in. Some student's stopped as they watched Zero socialize with another person, even if it was the teacher it was still a remarkable sight.

After failing to prove that Kaname was lying, Zero took his seat and stared at the brunette with his head in his palm. Any minute now the real teacher would come in and scold Kaname. But no such thing happened as the bell rang. Kaname stood and winked at Zero whom scoffed and looked away.

"I will be your Anatomy teacher for now on, please call me Kuran sensai." Kaname liked the sound of that.

"You're really our teacher?" A girl in the back asked. Kaname looked at her and gave her dashing smile.

"Yes, I am." The girl felt her heart melt as the devilish teacher smiled at her. A couple of her friends sent an envious look her way. Why was she the fist to get that beautiful smile from the hot sensai! Kaname walked to the front of his desk and leaned on the front in a beautiful pose. Zero looked at Kaname and felt himself being drawn in. Kaname caught Zero's stare and winked once more, He knew that blush would come across that beautiful face. Kaname smiled in triumph when it did.

"Okay now, let's start over here and go across the front row and everyone introduce yourself." Zero watched as everyone told Kaname there name and one thing about themselves. Kaname nodded absentminded as he watched Zero watch everyone else.

"My name is Sayori and I like to read." She shyly stated as she fidgeted with the hem of her skirt. Kaname nodded thanking her. Zero knew it was his turn now. God how he hated talking, never less he stood and took a breath. Zero's voice send shivers down everyone's spin even Kaname's but in the most pleasurable way. Kaname watched Zero intensely.

"Well then Kiryu Zero, Tell us one thing about you." Kaname practically purred his name. Zero looked down for a moment. He didn't want to let anyone know much about him, even if it wasn't important. He decided to just tell them what he had been telling everyone all day.

"I don't like to talk." He growled lowly. Zero could see the boy on his other side flinch slightly. For Kaname however, he felt an ache in his lower region. "How could the boy have such an effect on me already?" Kaname wondered to himself. He walked back behind his desk and motioned for a girl to pass out the stack of paper. She gratefully took the papers from Kaname's hands, letting her fingers graze the sensei's before going about to pass them out.

Every time Zero would look up, Kaname was looking right at him; it was distracting and made him uncomfortable under his headed gaze. He tried to pay attention to the paper instead.

The bell rung too soon for Zero's liking. Kaname could hear Zero's heart rate increase after the bell, making his eyebrow rise in concern. Everyone gathered their things and ran out the class. Zero was in a fit of panic as he tried to grab his book and dropped it and random papers spilled. Kaname hurried to Zero and helped pick up the papers. Zero didn't even seem to notice as he glanced at the clock after ever two seconds. Kaname noticed this and his brows pulled together.

"Zero, are you alright?" He was suddenly wondering if Zero was going into blood lust or something. Zero nodded his head and looked up at the clock again. He finished picking up his papers and Kaname handed him the rest. Zero murmured his thanks and stuffed them all back into his book.

"Zero do you know what these are?" Kaname took a pill out of his pocket at held it up to eye level, Zero eyes widen a fraction…No! He flinched at the sight of the pills and a tremor ran down his body. He was afraid of the pills.

"I have to go Kuran." Zero scrambled to his feet and bolted out the door a little faster than a human could. He threw open his locker and groaned when he noticed the halls were almost empty. He stuffed books and folders into his bag and slammed his locker closed. He hurried down the stair with panic written all over his face.

Kaname watched all this with great concern. Why did he flinch when he saw the pills? Kaname walked back inside the class room and grabbed his briefcase locking the door behind him. He felt like using his powers so he transported himself to his care with a smirk on his face. He began to open his black Mercedes guardian when he heard a familiar voice. He tapped into his sensitive hearing and gasped slightly.

"I'm sorry I was late father, please forgive me I… (slap)…."

"Don't you ever be late again vampire!" The car screeched away but Kaname heard the soft apology fall from Zero's lips.

"I'm sorry father."

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I was reading a story about an abusive father and that's what inspired this. ^^

Please review even though this won't continue until i'm done with my previous story. TELL ME IF YOU LIKE IT PLEASE.

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