The Last Straw

Summary: Claude has made fun of his use in the band for the last time. As Rocco leaves Dullsville can he find a new purpose? OCxRocco Yaoi Claude-bashing but not 'cause I don't like him.

Disclaimer: I own vampire kisses blood relatives volume 1 as the manga not the books and I do not own them like I made them I just bought it at the book store. WARNING: THE BEGINNING OF THIS STORY IS FROM THE BOOK! DO NOT FLAME ME! DO NOT SAY I AM WRITING THE SAME THING AS THE STORY! THIS IS MY OWN STORY AND MY OWN PLOT! THE STORY WORKS BETTER STARTING WHERE IT DOES! DO NOT FLAME ME! The caps were only so you would read it. DO NOT FLAME ME!

Chapter 1

Rocco POV

We stood outside the hall waiting to be introduced to the class when a girl in a black and red long-sleeve with black hair sneaked into the classroom.

"Hey Claude," I asked, "wasn't that the girl from the graveyard last night?"

Claude took a final look and agreed that it was she.

"This'll be fun," I said with a smile, but getting a glare from Kat my smirk went, quickly, away.

I turned back to the doorway and heard from the teacher, "…who will be joining us this semester."

"That's our cue," Claude said as he rounded the door. I followed suit followed by Kat then Tripp. Claude waved to the class and Kat blew a bubble, popping it loudly in my ear. Tripp just smirked and all I could do was cross my arms and ignore all of the eyes on me. I had never gotten along well in the vampire schools in Romania and not only because I'm a half-blood either. I saw the girl who had sneaked into the classroom trembling in her seat. (Authors Note: I tried to use "snuck" but the computer kept saying it wasn't a word)

"How about you, Raven? You seem to have time on your hands…" the teacher teased.

"Oh, no. I'm superbusy. I was just going to the library and study right after this class…" the girl now named Raven stuttered.

"A ten-minute tour shouldn't get in the way. Besides, you could get to know them and make some new friends."

"Thanks. I have friends."

"I'm sure Becky could use a break." The teacher winked at Raven, "Don't you agree?"

The class erupted into laughter other than raven and the other girl I assumed to be Becky.

"Great. Fine." Raven mumbled, obviously mortified. I managed a small grin to appear friendlier.

"Now, take your seats, please." The teacher said directing the remark to the gang and i.

As we passed Raven, Claude joked "Thanks, Raven, how about a tour right after class? I swear, we won't bite." That got a chuckle out of all of the gang.

When class let out Raven stood up and Claude grabbed onto her arm, "lets go Raven"

As we walked down the hall, Kat and I kept people away with glares and just plain looking tough while Claude kept a strong grip on the girl. Tripp was, well, listening to his I-pod.

"Okay, first I'll show you the cafeteria." Raven started, "What do you want with me?"

"We just need some help getting our bearings. Seeing as how we're new and all." Tripp replied sounding as innocent as he always does. So intellectual. Drool (me: AHEM!) oh what? Oops. Anyway, I smirked at the scene unfolding in front of me.

"You've obviously found the school and made yourselves at home in the cemetery. What more could you want?" mumbled Raven as so the other students wouldn't hear.

"Don't be cute, Raven. You know we need the vials my grandmother has hidden. You heard the whole thing." Claude remarked putting his finger to his nose.

"I don't know where they are"

"I bet our boyfriend does, and if anyone can get him to spill it, it's you." Claude growled turning Ravens face to his.

"Maybe he doesn't know. And even if he told me, I'd never give it up." Raven growled right back causing Claude to frown.

"We have was of making…" I began when Claude suddenly snapped at me, "Can it, Rocco. I'll make the threats. You handle the muscle." Needless to say I was hurt being put into such a simple place of lackey when I was the one who knew Claude the longest and his best friend.

Flashba- No flashback!!! (Me: OO sorry)

Suddenly a girl shrieked, her books falling out of her locker.

"Hey, that's your BFF over there, isn't it?" Tripp acknowledged.

"Yeah, So?" Raven said, getting defensive.

"She looks Yummy" Claude mentioned.

"She has a boyfriend."

"I don't want to date her…" Claude licked his lips. What he sees in girls (me: SHHHHH!!! Later! Later!) Uh, never mind.

Raven winced; "Stay Away From Her! I mean it!" she shouts glaring at Claude. The vampire in question grabbed her hair.

"You'd better get that information, or who knows where else we might show up… … like perhaps, at your house…for a midnight snack."

Later at the cemetery

"Claude…" I mumbled while the gang was searching for food.

"What?"

"I want out" I winced as I said those words knowing a torrent of curse words would be flung my way. I waited. "Claude?"

"Then get out." I was shocked at how easily he gave up. "I said GET OUT!" Claude glared at me his normally cool gray eyes turned crimson. I steped back scared of the man who had been my friend. "OUT!!" he slashed at me. I turned around and began running through the darkness. I reached our main graves for Dullsville and jumped into mine to coffin hop. As I shut the lid I saw no one.

Normal POV

"What are we gonna do for muscle?" Tripp asked.

"Kat will have to do"

"Me! But-"

"No buts!" Claude turned to her, "If not you then we cannot go through with getting the vials. Tripp! Come up with a convincing reason as to why Rocco is no longer with us." as Claude turned his back a glimmer of a tear welled up in his eye. He knew Rocco would leave. If only Claude knew why.

Sorry chapter one was only quoting the book but I have a plan for chapter two already so prepare for some fun! If you review don't do it through but e-mail abird. espin yahoo. com but without the spaces. Just because I have a plan for chapter two don't mean you'll get it. I need at least 10 reviews before I'll post chapter two! I love all of you and the ppl who write great yaoi lemons I love you more!

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