A/N: Taking a prompt and dare from a good friend of mine-what if Kaname and Zero were forced to get married in a way that just kind of well, read the summary and then get on to the story already! Cliche, I know, but this particular version of the idea seems like fun, so here we go! It's a twist, Scioneeris style. AU Seiren, in that she has the power of futuresight-seeing ahead to possible futures. Title comes from Enigma's song, I love you, I hate you, I'll kill you. Thought it kind of fit these two. This is probably going to end up as pure fluffy crack, but who knows. I'll just dub it my "sappy" story and beware that there'll be plenty of our lovely boys depending on each other. ^_^ Enjoy the read.

FULL SUMMARY: The Elder Council and the Hunter's Association has come up with a way to start war-order Kaname Kuran and Zero Kiryu to get married, what those two don't know is that refusal will mean carte blanche for either side. Yaoi. KxZ/ZxK

DISCLAIMER: I don't own any Vampire Knight anything, that belongs to Matsuri Hino, I only lay claim to my original plot bunnies and characters.

"Is he here yet, Seiren?" Kaname straightened his collar in the bathroom mirror, knowing it didn't matter where he was when he spoke, the loyal bodyguard would appear within seconds and of course, with the answer he sought.

He didn't have to wait long. He felt her presence as she entered his private rooms and moved towards the bathroom so he could hear her voice. "In the foyer, shall I escort him up?"

"Yes, that would be best. See him to my study." Kaname gave the tie one final tug and then turned his attention towards the thick, chocolate waves that framed his face. For appearance's sake, he could tie it back.

So he did.

Satisfied with the results, Kaname exited the bathroom and started down the hallway towards the stairs. He took them up to the third floor of the mansion and angled his footsteps towards his private study in the north corner.

He wondered if Kiryu was giving Seiren any trouble, but dismissed the thought as soon as he saw the door in sight. Yes, Kiryu had been nothing but the bane of his existence, but their rivalry had sufficiently cooled when Yuki had begun dating the Day class president and even Aido, for a mercifully short time. The perky brunette was currently single, with no specific inclinations towards either him or the hunter.

Of course, since both of them had graduated, it was easier to go their separate ways without forced interaction causing any kind of tension between them.

If it wasn't for this latest…issue, then Kaname knew that their paths might not have crossed for quite some time. Not that he minded, of course, but fate was fate and pureblood or not, there were some things that still held merit and Kaname wasn't about to tempt fate.

He paused in front of the door and readjusted the cuffs of his dress shirt and straightened his vest. He hadn't worn the jacket, because that was for the press conference later and Kiryu certainly wouldn't appreciate it if he showed up in hunter duds to see Kaname in his perfect, rich self all dressed to the nines.

Swallowing the temporary bubble of nerves, Kaname pushed the study door open and summoned a smile to his face. Zero was standing at the far end of the cozy room, his attention fixed on something on the bookshelf.

Light lavender eyes met his own, widening briefly in surprise before returning to a dull mask as the young hunter gave a stiff nod. "Kuran."

"Kiryu." Kaname began. "Zero." He amended. It was a formality that he didn't understand, after all, they'd be using each other's names within five minutes of meeting, but perhaps it was the principal of the matter. Zero was odd like that sometimes. "I'm sure you're aware of why I requested-"

"Yeah." The silver-haired hunter interrupted. "I figured. You were too quiet. What do you have in mind?"

Kaname blinked. That was surprising. "W-what makes you think I have anything in mind?" But his voice wasn't as smooth or convincing as he'd wanted it to be.

Zero gave a short bark of laughter. "You wouldn't have called me here, if you didn't." He said, smugly. "So out with it, bloodsucker. What did your devious, dirty pureblood mind think up this time?"

Kaname felt his temper rear and he checked with the self-restraint he'd learned through the years. Yes, Zero was probably the only living being in this planet with the uncanny ability to get under his skin at the worst times, but surely he didn't have to rise to the bait every time. "I merely thought that perhaps the truth would be our best defense." He began, working to keep his voice as even and calm as possible.

It worked.

"The Elder Council has been applying a great deal of…pressure." He allowed, moving to take his usual chair beside the desk and he sat, steepling his fingers together in thought. "They are adamant that we go through with this…engagement."

"Tell me something I don't know." Zero rolled his eyes, dropping into a chair on one end of the desk, without invitation. "What did you have in mind?"

"They have been controlling everything that the press has had access to since the announcement of this ridiculous proposal." Kaname drew in a careful breath. "I suggest a media-based counterattack."

Silver eyebrows arched upwards. "I'm listening" Zero prompted.

Kaname graced him with a rare smile. "Good, because I hate repeating myself." He reached into the drawer and pulled out a red folder. "I made some notes in here, perhaps you'd like to take a look?"

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