This is going to be my first fan fiction of Vampire Knight. This story will probably revolve around Kaname and Zero mostly. Note: Since this is FAN FICTION, I have my own way to portray the story. Zero will be a little bit out of character here, and so will Kaname and the rest probably. Sorry in advance if I get misspellings and wrong grammars. I appreciate AzureCrimson123 for giving me the first few sentences. Enjoy my 1st chapter of "Career, Love, and Family"
"Peaceful." That's how he would describe the night. "Quiet." There was no noise, only the soft tune of a cricket playing its song can be heard. "But DARK…" Then a wind blew tremendously over the man in the dim lit street. He was kicked out of the apartment of his ex a few hours ago, and now, he didn't have a place to stay at. As much as he would love to sleep out in the beautiful, starry night, he has a reputation to watch out for. The man sighed in frustration. He walked around the neighborhood until he found a bench, the man sat down as he went deep in thought.
'The famous actor, Kaname Kuran, is a stray…' The man who was named Kaname thought. He chuckled at the idea. He wondered how he will survive that sort of news. Kaname was interrupted from his thoughts when he felt something cold touch the tip of his nose. He looked up, it was starting to snow. If he doesn't find a home right away, he might die through the cold night. "Hmm…That isn't a bad idea too….death as an option…' Kaname closed his eyes for a moment as he felt more snow find its way to his face and body.
"Hey, are you alright?" A voice said, Kaname thought he was hallucinating because of the snow, but he wasn't. He didn't feel the soft caresses of the snowflakes anymore, so he cracked open an eye. His wine eyes met worried lavender ones. Kaname now fully opened both his eyes and stared up, the person was covering him with an umbrella. Kaname then averted his gaze back to the person. He was surprised to see silver hair, ruffled and messy due to the snowy yet windy night. "If you stay out here, you'll catch a cold."
'Wow…..such concern. It's been a while since anyone was concerned about me.' Kaname thought, yet he didn't respond to the silver-haired male at all, until Kaname decided to say something. "Why do you act kind? Don't you even recognize me?" Kaname sat up straighter instead of slumping on the cold bench. The silver-haired male just shook his head.
"I'm afraid I don't know you…mister." The male said innocently. By putting it as blunt as that, Kaname couldn't help but believe that this stranger. He couldn't believe it but he just had the feeling that the male was telling the truth. Kaname stared once more into the lavender orbs that seemed to catch his eye, looking if it was a lie, but he didn't see any flaw. "Can I sit beside you?" The silver-haired male asked. He didn't want to keep standing in the cold night, his legs might give out if he keeps doing so.
Kaname gave a short nod, the male sat beside the Kuran while shielding the both of them from the snow. "I see. What's your name?" Kaname asked as his gaze met the snow-scattered ground. Kaname brought up his right knee and settled his chin on it. He awaited the male's answer.
"Zero Kiryuu. May I know yours?" Zero asked. Kaname just smiled at finally knowing this kind male's name, but that shocked him.
'Smiling….it's been a while since I smiled so genuinely. This Zero is triggering all the switches that I long turned off.' Kaname stared intently at Zero, observing and registering his appearance in his mind. He diverted his gaze to the opposite direction where Zero was. "I'm Kaname Kuran. Do you know me now?" Kaname sighed, he thought that Zero will probably squeal and drop the act that he didn't know Kaname, but the brunette was wrong.
"Oh? Kaname….that's a nice name." Zero grinned slightly at the other male, causing Kaname to widen his eyes in disbelief.
"Are you sure you don't know me?" Kaname still doubted. "You know, Kaname….the famous actor." Kaname sighed as he placed his right foot back on the ground, leaning back to his slumping position on the bench, but what Zero had to say next surprised Kaname yet again.
"No, I'm sorry. I just moved here in the city, so I don't know much of the famous people." Zero said in embarrassment, he rubbed the back of his neck in guilt.
"Oh….I see." Kaname said in a barely audible tone but Zero caught what the brunette had to say. 'So he wasn't lying, huh?' Kaname thought in his mind. He was about to ask something again to Zero when he suddenly sneezed. "A-achoo!" He sniffled. 'I guess I came down with a cold after all.'
"Oh no, it seems you have a cold now!" Zero said in a concerned tone as he jumped from his seat and offered a helping hand for Kaname to stand up. "If I leave you here, you might end up dying and I don't want that to happen, so it's better if you come to my place for now." Zero said with a worried look on his face.
Kaname hesitated, but the idea of being able to have shelter was what he needed right now. He imagined if he would sleep on that bench until morning and be swarmed by paparazzi. Now that would be bad for his career. He then took Zero's hand and stood up, slightly stuttering in his steps, Zero placed Kaname's arm around him so that Zero could support the brunette. "Thank you for your kindness Zero." Kaname whispered as they walked to Zero's apartment. Kaname thought that it would be a long way to Zero's place but he was glad that it was just a few blocks away.
Now settling in the small yet cozy apartment of Zero, Kaname laid on Zero's futon. He kept sneezing now and then, but he was satisfied that he was in a warm environment now. Zero was at his small kitchen, making dinner for the both of them. "Kuran-san, have you eaten already?" Zero asked. Kaname was about to say that he ate, but then, his stomach growled, loud enough to notify Zero that Kaname is hungry. "Hahahaha, I see. Well, just wait a moment, dinner will be served soon." Zero lightly laughed.
Kaname was blushing in embarrassment, how could his stomach betray his mind! If Zero could see his flustered expression right now, he swore he could have died. Then realization struck him. 'How could this stranger make me act so out of character?!' Kaname ruffled his hair with both hands as if he was going crazy. Luckily, he regained his composure just in time when Zero came in view, holding two bowls of spaghetti.
"Here, Kuran-san." Zero smiled as he handed Kaname his share. They both went to the small dining area and settled on opposite chairs. Zero stared at Kaname, he waited for the other's reaction to his cooking. Kaname's eyes widened when he tasted the spaghetti.
"Wow….it's delicious." It was actually the best he ever tasted, it was a unique flavor that could outwit any other food that Kaname consumed in his lifetime. Zero's smile grew wider and sparkles were in the air. Kaname slightly blushed at this. Zero's smile had so much of an effect on him, he tilted his head lower so that his bangs would cover his flustered expression.
"Thank goodness." Zero said happily, causing Kaname's heart to pound fiercely. He couldn't believe that a stranger was making him like this. He just met Zero a while ago, what did he have to make Kaname like this. Every other person that he met never made him flustered, never made his heart beat faster. Yet this silver-haired male just did so.
They continued to eat in silence. When both of the males finished their meal, Zero took Kaname's bowl and his own. He went over to the small sink and began to wash the bowls. Kaname went back to Zero's futon and sat on it while he leaned on the wall. He closed his eyes for a while, feeling his eyelids getting heavy. Not too soon, Kaname fell asleep in a sitting position. That was when Zero entered back into his room. Zero noticed Kaname's sleeping form and giggled at the cute sight.
"Come now Kaname, must not rest in this position." Zero gently laid Kaname in his own futon. He will just have to get his extra futon.
The night then continued peacefully, with the two newly acquainted males. Zero, lying in his extra futon, and Kaname, softly snoozing in his sleep.
That's the end of this chapter. Review so that you can read the next one. Note: I might only be able to upload a chapter once a month. Thank you anyways.