I don't own Vampire Knight or any of the characters in the series.
A/N: Hooray! A new fic is here!
The pairing is Kaname Kuran x Senri Shiki
It contains Yaoi (man x man) and will possibly have a lemon or two in later chapters.
Rated M
If you strongly disagree with anything listed above please do not read, you have been warned.
Summary: Senri Shiki, despite being seventeen and deeply in love with his fiancé Kaname Kuran, still hasn't even had his first kiss. At home he can speak freely with his parents, though he struggles to speak with most others including Kaname. Not being able to speak his mind to his beloved, Senri can only wait for Kaname to make the first move. But, Senri only worries more as time goes by. Is he not good enough? Is Kaname seeing someone else behind his back? He just wishes he could ask Kaname...but he can't.
Special thanks to eikoamaya.1 who requested this Kaname x Shiki fic ^^
This is the first request I've ever done. When I heard it was KanaShiki I didn't know how it would turn out because I haven't worked with this pairing before. But, I thought it would be a good challenge and then I got the idea and now I think it will turn out well and am looking forward to it :D
I know that this fic is not KaZe like most of my stories, but I still hope that you like it. I am finding it quite enjoyable to write. :)
Currently, I think it will be around 13 or so chapters with a high possibility of a few more depending on how things pan out. ^^
Hopefully the next chapter will be up sometime this weekend. ^^
Please read, review, fave and follow. But, most of all, please enjoy! :D
Chapter 1: The Pain of Silence
Senri Shiki had always been a boy who could be described as beautiful. He was slightly thinner than most boys of his age, yet his skin appeared delightfully soft without his ribs being obviously visible. His muscles were toned enough to be seen, yet only just. Another attractive feature was his pronounced collarbone many were envious of. His brunette hair, cut above his shoulders, was shiny and well cared for, with a hint of red. He chose to wear it somewhat spiky to complement his style. But, above all of this, his most beautiful feature was his pale blue, nearly silver, eyes.
Surely, being this attractive, he could have the heart of whomever he wanted… But alas, no one is perfect…
…
Senri was at his home in the library when his father, Rido, entered.
"Good afternoon, father. How was your meeting with the council this morning?" Senri asked cheerfully.
"The meeting was pretty boring, but the lunch afterwards wasn't bad. I saw Haruka, Juri and Kaname today…" Rido noted that Senri perked up slightly when hearing Kaname's name. "You know, now that you're seventeen, and my son, you could attend the meetings as well." He suggested.
"The council always seems so stuffy… I think I would be more comfortable at home." Senri dodged the subject.
Of course I want to go…He will be there… But, I would just be in the way at the council…
"Well, at least I invited the Kurans over for dinner tonight. If I didn't intervene I fear that you would never see your dear fiancé." Rido informed him.
"K-Kaname-sama is coming here? Tonight!?" Senri panicked.
"Yes, tonight. You had no plans so it should be fine, yes?" Rido said.
"Yes, yes it's fine. I really want to see him… But you could have given me more time!" Senri protested as he ran from the room, slamming the door behind him.
"They're arriving at seven!" Rido yelled after his son.
Really…couldn't father have called me to give me some warning!
…
Senri raced to his bedroom and entered his ensuite bathroom.
*Shaaaaaaaaa*
He turned on the hot water and entered the shower. Inside, he lathered his hair with the finest rose-scented shampoo before using rose-scented body wash on his body, making sure that he was immaculately clean and smelled of the romantic flower. After he finished showering he also applied a rose-scented moisturising lotion and a light rose perfume, just for good measure.
Many may wonder why Senri always wore the scent of the rose. The habit began on his birthday three years ago…
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Flashback
Senri stood next to his father and mother, greeting the party guests as they arrived. Rido and his mother did most of the work for him, addressing people by name and making polite conversation. They did so because they knew that such social interactions were sometimes…difficult for Senri. Accepting the help from his parents, Senri merely greeted the guests with a slight bow or nod. Occasionally he would also respond to their questions with 'yes', 'no' or 'thank you' if absolutely necessary. But, then came the Kurans.
Yuki, the youngest of the Kurans bounded past Rido and Shizuka, pulling Senri into a tight hug.
"Happy Birthday, Senri! It's so good to see you again! And, you look great tonight!" She cheerfully talked for more than her half of the conversation.
Yuki always seemed to be full of unfathomable amounts of energy and positive thinking. Senri liked to think of Yuki as his friend, though he had never mentioned this to her. He had no idea when he was supposed to talk and rarely was able to keep up with her fast-paced conversation.
"Thank you." Is all he responded with.
His expression seemed bored and apparently set in stone. But it was the only face he could give in this situation. He was nervous and didn't know what else to do or how else to respond. So he just looked bored to hide how uncomfortable he was.
"Shiki! You should smile more! It is your birthday after all!" Yuki scolded.
"Sorry." He replied succinctly, bowing his head.
"Yuki, I'm sure that Senri is tired from having to greet everyone. Go easy on him, okay?" Kaname's deep, melodic voice resonated from behind where Yuki was standing.
Senri immediately tensed as he heard the voice of his fiancé, the man he had liked for as long as he could remember.
What do I do… I didn't say much to Yuki and probably embarrassed myself. I'll just keep my head bowed and hopefully he won't notice me…though I want him to notice me…
Kaname shooed Yuki onwards and took the position in front of Senri. He gently cupped the side of Senri's face in one of his big hands.
"Please raise your head. You have done nothing wrong. It is I who must apologise for her thoughtless actions." He used his hand to tilt Senri's face up to face him.
"I…" Senri couldn't think of what to say.
Oh no! I can feel myself blushing. This is so embarrassing…
Kaname only smiled sweetly at Senri's innocent reactions.
"It feels like so long ago since I last saw you, Senri. You are certainly a sight for sore eyes, as beautiful as ever…" Kaname took Senri's hand and raised it to his soft lips, placing a kiss near the knuckles.
Senri did not know where to look as Kaname did this. He knew that he was still blushing like a fool. Yet, after kissing his hand, Kaname did not immediately release his wrist.
*sniff*
I'm wearing a new perfume today…what if he doesn't like it?
Senri panicked internally at this small gesture but was relieved when he saw a smile appear on Kaname's face. After taking a second sniff to enjoy the sweet fragrance he looked at Senri with those seductive half-lidded eyes.
"Mmm…rose, I believe?" Kaname checked.
"You believe correctly." Senri spoke quietly.
"Rose is my favourite scent, you know?" Kaname informed him, "You wear it well, Senri…"
Flashback End
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That was all it took. After that day Senri discarded all of his other scents and only wore rose because he knew that it was Kaname's favourite. Just one comment from Kaname changed Senri's actions accordingly because Kaname was Senri's special person. He was special, not only because they were engaged, but because he had loved Kaname for as long as he could remember. From a young age, even though he seemed quite content and happy at home, Senri had always struggled to be open and express his emotions to various others. Because he struggled so much to speak to the one he loved, he had to use the few clues he had to try and please Kaname.
Looking towards the clock on the wall he saw that it had just passed six o'clock. Knowing that he had to move fast he wrapped a bathrobe around himself and went to his walk-in wardrobe. Senri needed the large space in order to fit all of his clothes. He knew that he looked good and enjoyed fashion. So, he strived to look his best on every occasion, taking extra care whenever Kaname came to visit.
After searching through his wardrobe he decided on his clothes for the evening. He selected a white suit with a pale blue shirt that complimented his eyes. He then accessorised with a silver tie and silver rose-shaped cufflinks. He especially wanted to wear the cufflinks because they were a gift that Kaname gave him at his sweet sixteenth.
He checked his appearance in the mirror before quickly combing and fixing his hair. Thankfully he cared for his skin well. There were neither blemishes nor freckles he needed to cover. The only make-up he used was a small amount of eyeliner to enhance his pale eyes. Mascara was unnecessary due to his already plentiful, dark lashes.
Senri glanced at the clock once again and saw that it was half-past six. Only stopping to check that his tie was straight, he left his room and headed down the large staircase towards the front door.
…
*tip* *tap* *tip* *tap*
The sound of Senri's shoes echoed across the marble floor of the entrance hall. He was pacing back and forth, nervously waiting for the arrival of his beloved and his family.
He was looking forward to tonight, yet also nervous about what would happen. It was like this every time they came to visit. Just the thought of seeing Kaname made his heart jump for joy. However, he was getting to the age where he wanted more…
Even though he was seventeen, head over heels in love and formally engaged, the closest interaction he had ever had with Kaname was a kiss on the back of his hand. His lips were still un-claimed, his blood had never been given to anyone and his body was still untouched. Yet, he was not so pure by choice. Night after night he would dream of his handsome pureblood kissing and more… However, whenever they met things never progressed.
Senri wished that he could take what he wanted, find the courage to kiss Kaname or even suggest something bold. But, he just couldn't. He was scared and didn't have enough confidence or courage. He could hardly talk to the pureblood, let alone suggest they do something like that. All he could do was wait for Kaname to make the first move.
I wonder if maybe tonight will be the night…
Just as he thought this the doorbell rang.
*Ding-dong*
They're here!
