Author Note: Someone liked my other Rukain alright, and I decided to make another for that reason. I don't think Rukain is my strong suit, but if people enjoy it then I will write it. This is a one-shot, but if I get a continue request it could possibly be a two or three shot. Ruka's point of view again.

Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Knight, and I make absolutely no profit from this.

I knew Kain could see the truth. Every brazenly bold move I made towards Lord Kaname, every lust filled glance thrown his way. They were all a wall, something I did to make my parents happy. Or at least their version of happy.

I hadn't wanted Lord Kaname for nearly a year now. I had been used for my blood by him, occasionally verbally abused by him. I didn't see him the way I used to, through rose-colored glasses. I saw him, burning with fire for Yuuki.

I never expected Kain to confront me about it. I expected him to stay back until I was ready, until I made my choice and turned my full attention to him.

I didn't expect to wake up at 11AM to Kain standing in my doorway, watching me.

"Kain?" I asked, blinking slowly. "Why are you up now? You should be in bed."

"I know you've been struggling," Kain stepped inside and shut the door with a subtle click. "But I've been waiting and it's been hard on me as well." He leaned against the door. "Ruka, your parents or not, I think it's time we both came to terms with this."

I looked up at him. "Came to terms with what?" I could lie, sure, but Kain could see through me like freshly cleaned glass. To him, I was clear as water, and as easily read as a children's book.

"Our feelings for each other." He sat beside me. "We both know how we feel. I know you're scared of upsetting your parents, but you can't pacify them forever, Ruka. Sometimes you have to let yourself be happy and not give a flip what anyone else thinks."

I flinched; he had hit his mark there, maybe a little too well. "I know." My tone was meek and completely unladylike. "I know. It's just... difficult. I just need some tim-"

He cut me off by grabbing me, his lips capturing my own with a gentle, loving force to them. Lights and fireworks and sirens went off in my brain, it was all wrong and all right; so perfect but so messed up.

Still, I couldn't help but find myself giving in, kissing him back with an intensity that I knew I never could've kissed Lord Kaname.

When he pulled away, I slowly opened my eyes and gazed into his.

"I'm scared." I whispered, and I sounded like a child again. I had said that to Kain countless times as a child, and I knew exactly what he would say in response.

"I'm here, Ruka." He laid his hands on my upper arms, a grip that both sent me reminiscing and let my heart calm down a bit. "I won't let anyone – or anything - hurt you."

Ladies aren't supposed to cry, I know. But I had broken that rule before, countless times, and as I started to sniffle, Kain's eyes widened.

"What..." His gaze turned pained, he obviously thought he had caused this.

"I'm sorry." I swiped at my eyes quickly. "I'm happy, I promise. My brain is just on high gear here, sorry."

The pained look faded from his face and he pulled me in, arms around me. We were silent for a long time, him holding me, me trying to get my emotions under control.

Finally, when I had managed to get my crying downsized to a minimal sniffle, Kain said, "We'll deal with your parents. Better yet, I'll deal with your parents. Don't worry about it."

I leaned against his chest, closed my eyes, and turned my attentions all towards Kain.

Author Note: Ok, this may be the last fanfiction project I do for a while... I have to turn my attentions elsewhere, but unlike Ruka; it's not to a boy. I love your opinions, send me some. Don't like reviewing? PM me, I don't mind. And thank you for using your valuable time to read my story, have a nice day.