I haven't seen Akira and Saphire in a while, only a quickly glance in the hall. But when were we did catch each others' glances, Akira would always give me a smile with a wink; as if she were cheering me on. Ever since she had loaned me her notes, I have been understanding the lesson better. I've starting to grow fond of her.

That day I was standing at the gates as I watched the usual routine of the night class. Off to the side stood Akira and Saphire, which was odd seeing how they don't really come to watch. At first I was confused, but then we all heard an evil laugh and 3 level Es jumped down. Yuuki quickly hurdled the girls off into the bushes then ran in front of the night class.

" I won't let you touch them!" She swore.

" Yuuki, get out of here. They don't look like normal Level Es." I said as I stood next to her. The look in their eyes were worse than blood thirsty.

" Zero...Akira." they rasped before charging at me. I pulled out Bloody Rose and stood in front of Yuuki. But before anything could happen, we were both thrown into the bushes.

" Don't go out there, they'll kill you so fast that you won't even realize it." Saphire said as she held me and Yuuki back.

" What about Akira!" I growled.

" Akira isn't like any of us. She'll be able to with stand them longer than us." She explained. When I looked up I saw Akira holding her arm. When she removed her hand, her blood drowned her hand. The scent began to make the Level Es go crazy and Kaname held back the night class as I tried to hold back myself. She knew this yet she held her hand out with a smirk. With in an instant, the middle vampire had his fangs latched onto her palm. After a moment, she ripped it away and kicked it back. Immediately, the others began to dig their fangs into its neck until there was no blood left to offer. As they turned their head to look at Akira, she ran up and slathered her blood onto their necks before jumping back and next to Kaname. As soon as their eyes laid eyes on him, the refused to even go near her. When the wind began to pick up, she stripped off her jacket and held it up. The Level Es raised their nose and sniffed, looking at each other. They began to drink each other's blood until they both had no more to offer. Then Akira stood there with a victory smile as all 3 Level Es laid there dead.

Now I understand what she was doing. The vampires were so desperate for her blood. All she had to do was get it into their system and then they would attack each other. When she held up her jacket, the wind mixed the smell with everything and they were clueless where the main source was coming from so they guessed each other.

" Amazing!" Yuuki gasped as we all walked out to her.

" It looks like everyone else passed out from the sight." Saphire spoke.

" Why were the Level Es after Zero and Akira?" Yuuki asked.

" That was what I have been meaning to tell you all." Kaname said as he stepped forward. " There has been a vampire that has been using Level E vampires to their advantage or until they die. They will do anything to kill both Zero and Akira."

" Why?" I asked.

" I'm not entirely sure."

" But why would they be after Akira? She's only a human." Yuuki continued. I turned my head towards Akira. She just smirked and flung her jacket over her shoulder before walking off with her hand in her skirt pocket. There was no way she was human, a human couldn't possibly take down 3 Level Es by them self; or could they?

That day me and Yuuki decided to go check on Akira to make she was alright. After all, she took that fight to protect us.

" Akira? Can we come in?" Yuuki asked through her door.

" Come on in!" Saphire called. Yuuki opened the door and we both stepped in, being consumed in comfort. There was Akira sitting on the bed in a rolled up strapless, tank top with Saphire next to her.

" Hey guys." Saphire smiled.

" We wanted to check and make sure that Akira was ok." Yuuki explained.

" She's fine. Her wound was just reopened and damaged a little bit more. Her amount of blood is fine too, she pulled her hand away just in time."

" That's good." Yuuki smiled. " We are sorry."

Akira just looked up at us with a smile and nodded.

" Why would they attack you Akira?" I asked.

" It's hard to explain, where should I begin?" Saphire asked her. Just as she was about to say something, there was a knock on the door. Akira finished wrapping her arm and pulled down the rest of her top so it covered her wounded stomach. When she opened the door, there was a vase of roses waiting at her feet. She bent down and picked them up. I watched her look around out in the hallway for a moment before walking back in and closing the door.

" Who are they from?" The girls asked. Akira just held out a card and had ' ICHJO ' in handwriting.

" Aren't sending roses to a someone the tradition of asking a someone to a masquerade?" Saphire asked.

" Oh yea! There is one coming up! They are even allowing the night class to join the day class!" Yuuki exclaimed.

" Do you accept?" I asked. Akira just shrugged and placed the roses on the table. I saw Saphire and Yuuki looked at me.

" What?" I asked. They looked at each other then began to giggle.

" Oh nothing!" Yuuki smiled. Akira and I looked at each other and just shrugged. I watched her turn around and fumble with the flowers for a moment. This was the first time I ever realized how skinny she was, how she looked so delicate. If she were to put on the right clothing and do her hair as well as her make up, she could look like a doll. A doll...hmph.

The next night, Akira had been asked by the head master to join the Comity with me and Yuuki. So she agreed. Some how I was asked to stick with her for the first few times until she got the hang of it.

So we were both were walking in silence under the moon. Some how, I felt like we were on a date. That was until Ichijo showed up.

" My princess, have you thought of your answer?" He asked kindly. Akira just stood there and blinked as he took her hand into his, kissing it.

" Of course I don't mean to rush you, but I would like to know soon." He smiled. " Good night to the both of you."He finished before disappearing. I watched Akira look where he use to stand. Perhaps she was falling for him. I was only going to the masquerade because I wanted to make sure that the night class stayed in line. I imagine that Akira isn't one to like masquerades or make up. If she has no date and shows up, then I would ask her for a dance. But only if she had no date, other wise I would just leave her alone.

Later that night I took a shower and laid down on my bed. Kaname's words repeated in my mind. I hated to admit it but I was scarred.I didn't even bother to dry my hair, I just turned on my side and tried to go to sleep.

In the morning, I woke up feeling very light headed and yucky. With a sneeze I called Yuuki and asked her to get my work for me. She told me that she would drop it off after class before she had to hang up. 40 minutes later there was a knock on the door.

" Come in!" I called, confused on who it would be. Then Akira stepped in with a bag on her back.

" Akira? What are you doing here?" I asked. She just looked at me and rest the back of her hand against my forehead. She tilted her head off to the side a little with a questioned look before slipping both hands against my neck. She reached into her bag and pulled out some medicine. She poured some onto a spoon then held it out to me. I opened my mouth and drank it all, trying to by pass the taste.

Akira pulled out a rag and ran it over the water before ringing it out. She must have found out I wasn't feeling well and came to help me.

Akira walked over to me and rest the rag against my forehead gently. I began to feel some of my light headedness go away, as well at the heat. Akira sat down and pulled out my homework for me before setting it on a desk. To bad she won't talk, other wise I would be asking her so many questions. From why she was here with me to what she was going to do for the masquerade.

I watched Akira take off her jacket and place it in her lap, revealing her strapless tank top and her wounds. From the top of her left arm, all the way down to her fingers were wrapped in bandages. I know her stomach was wrapped as well. On her right arm, her wrist was bandaged as well as a small section of her forearm. I felt guilt over come me at the sight of them. She got wounded for everyone, she took the risk of her life. Akira really was strong.

I watched her look out the window as she sat there in silence. I felt like I should say something, so I decided to open my mouth.

" Thanks for bringing me my homework." I started. She just nodded.

" So...uh...do you have your masquerade dress ready?" I continued. She shook her head.

" Are you planning on going?"

She nodded.

" With Ichijo?"

A shake. So she had declined his offer.

" Are you going with someone else?"

Shake.

" Do you have someone in mind?" I continued. She paused for a moment but then shrugged. Akira let out a small yawn and rested her chin in her palm. She must be bored, but what could I do?

" If you're bored, you could always go back to class." I said, instantly regretting it. If she went away, I wouldn't feel so protected. Akira looked over at me then shook her head. I relaxed a little. At least she wasn't going to leave my side. Wait a minute! Why am I worried if she is or not! There was no way that I was in love with Akira! No way at all!

" I'm going to go to sleep for a little bit. I think that'll make me feel better." I started. Akira nodded and watched me turn on my side, the covers hiding my face and my blush. I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

A few hours later I woke up and saw Akira still sitting there as she closed her class book. She must have finished her homework. I sat up and rubbed my head.

" Have you been here the whole time?" I asked. She nodded. Then there was a knock on the door.

" Come in." I called. Yuuki walked in next to Saphire.

" How is he doing?" Yuuki asked. Akira just nodded with a smile.

" He must just have a simple cold. It should blow right over." Saphire explained.

" Now that you mention it, I don't even fell sick any more." I said. Saphire just smiled

" That medicine works every time. Did you two want to come to dinner with me and Akira tonight?"

" Sure!" Yuuki spoke for me.

That night we sat like how he had when we first met. We sat and talked about random things, vampires, school, the masquerade coming up. Oh that really got Yuuki and Saphire going.

" I just wished that Akira was more into it." Saphire whined. Akira just shrugged and took a sip of her hot chocolate.

" Who are you going with?" Yuuki asked.

" I'm not sure, one of the boys from class asked me. He seems nice and cute, I'll probably go with him. You will probably will go with Kaname." Saphire said as she eyed her.

" He asked me, so I think I will. Who are you going with Zero?" Yuuki asked.

" No one, the only reason why I'm going is to make sure that the night class stays in line." I respond.

" You and Akira both. Why don't you go together!" Yuuki gasped and Saphire agreed. Me and Akira just raised our eyebrows towards them like they were crazy.

" Alright, alright. You both go and don't get married until your old." Saphire joked. Akira just smirked as she rolled her eyes playfully.

"Why not? You two are perfect for each other!"

" Like I said before, I'm only going to make sure that the night class stays in line." I repeated.

" Well I am making you go no matter what. Date or no date." Saphire demanded as she looked at Akira. Akira just nodded.

"Well I have to go the restroom, Saphire, do you have to go?" Yuuki asked as she stood up.

" I do to, lets go."she rushed before they both charged out of here. I watched Akira at the girls cluelessly before looking at me with a shrug. She raised her cup to her lips and took a sip of her hot chocolate. When she pulled back, she chuckled at the sight of whipped cream on her lip and nose. That was the first noise that I had ever head come from her, and it was beautiful.

I just smiled and watched her wipe of the whipped cream with a napkin. Then I picked up my cup and took a sip myself. After I put my cup down, I heard Akira chuckling again. She leaned over the table and ran a napkin gently against my lips. I felt myself blush for a moment as she sat back down.

" Here you go, we have 4 burgers." The waitress said as she dropped off our food. I thanked her and looked down at my food.

" They sure are taking a long time."I stated. Akira just shrugged like it was nothing and took off the top bun of her hamburger. Lettuce, onions, mustard, mayo, salt, pepper and cheese. That was just like how I like mine. I just smirked to myself and began to eat, the girls coming back a few moments later.

" Yummy yummy!" Yuuki clapped.

" Lets eat!" Saphire followed. I just rolled my eyes and took another bite.

The next day was the same as normal, the Masquerade coming closer and closer. I noticed how all the girls were surrounding Akira this morning.

" Did you hear? Akira sent a rose to someone!" one of the boys told me.

" Really? I thought she was going by herself." I answered.

" Maybe she changed her mind. But she refuses to tell anyone. Not even Saphire. Everyone thinks that her plan is to make the boy she sent the rose to, look for her. She didn't even say that it was from her."

" Then what was the use of sending a rose?"

The boy shrugged.

" I'm not sure. Maybe she's shy."

Shy? Pft, I wish. Akira was far from shy. Maybe she just...I don't know. She was to difficult to understand.

Later that day, I was walking down the hall and back to my dorm. At the entry of my door step was a pile of roses. I picked them up and walked inside. I looked at each rose but each had a name that belonged to a girl who I didn't know. So I wasn't the one she asked to the dance. i was some what disappointed. I have grown fond of her lately and I guess it would have been nice to go with her. But it was to late now, she had already asked someone who had caught her eye.

I stood up and placed the roses in a vase before walking into the bathroom to take a shower. I will always find out who she asked tomorrow.