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Hello everyone! This is chapter 2. Enjoy~
I felt a wonderful warmth as I awoke. I kept my eyes shut to savor the sun's rays on me that were shining through the window. I noticed that my legs hurt, and then I remembered that I had fallen asleep…in Zero's room…kneeled down with my head on…Zero's bed. Shoot! I thought. I slowly opened my eyes and saw his face in front of me. He was still asleep, thank goodness. He also still looked as peaceful as he did last night, and I smiled at the memory. I got up and stretched my aching body, yawning as quietly as I could in the process. I decided that it would be best to leave before I was discovered. What would I have say if he had woken up before me? I didn't want to use that old "Oh, I couldn't sleep and snuck into your room" excuse. I looked down once again at his face, intrigued greatly by his vampire appearance. I couldn't help but think about what he would look like as a human being. His eyes and hair wouldn't change, but maybe just the glow of his skin. His eyes. How I still yearned to see them. I was practically starved of seeing his beautiful silver and amethyst eyes staring at me. I closed my eyes, grinning. I blushed at the image in my mind.
I got my wish too soon.
As I was imagining it, it was actually happening. There they were. Looking right up at me.
I couldn't move, but only ponder on what I was seeing. I wasn't sure if I was still in a daydream or if it was real. I tried to open my eyes. They were open. Perhaps I was sleeping. No. I was awake. This was real.
Immediately, I turned to run out of the room. Before I could, my foot twisted on the carpet and I tripped, my whole body landing face-first onto Zero's bed, over his legs. He was still under his sheets, which were up to his waist. I felt his stare lingering on me, and I turned around slowly, blushing wildly. I picked myself up and sat on his bed, my head lowered in embarrassment. I couldn't look at him. I was afraid to see his reaction. To my surprise, I heard a small chuckle. I looked up and saw Zero, still staring at me, but smiling. Not a wide smile, but enough to make me relax. He pat my head and brushed his fingers through my hair quickly, then lifted my face up with his hand. I knew I was still pink in the face. He looked at me with a calmness in his eyes, a kind smile remaining.
"Did you sleep well?" He asked, laughing lightly again.
"Y-y-yes, uh-uh-umm..." I stuttered.
He took the sheets off of himself and sat on the edge of his bed. The air still felt incredibly awkward, for me anyway.
"You don't have to feel embarrassed." He said at last as he put on his slippers.
I coughed in denial.
"No, really. I knew you were there last night," He paused. "I was having a dream that wasn't very pleasant. It was nice to know that someone was watching over me. It made me feel better. The nightmare ended almost instantly."
"H-how did you know…that I was there?" I still couldn't speak correctly.
"I sensed that you were here." He blinked then yawned. "It comes with being…what I am."
"Oh, I see." I was more calmed down now, so I was able to explain myself. I owed him that, at least. "You're probably wondering why I came in last night," I began.
Zero nodded slowly, his gaze on me intensively. For a moment, I couldn't breath. His gaze was too distracting! When I recovered, after what seemed like ages, I spoke.
"Well, it's just that I was…worried…about you…so I came in to see if you were okay…and I only wanted to check…I never planned to stay…but you looked as if you were having a bad dream…so I…I…" My story came out in a way that didn't seem to make sense.
Two arms came around me, hugging me close to Zero's warm body. I sat there, petrified, yet happy. I felt his breath on my ear as he whispered, "Thank you, Yuki."
His warmth left me sooner than I liked, as he got out of his bed and stood up, stretching.
"Well, we should go eat. Any requests for breakfast?" He sounded cheerful.
"Um…" I really wasn't expecting any of this to happen. "As long as the chairman hasn't made anything yet I-"
"He's not up yet. I'll make you something." With that, he walked out of the room.
He will make me something? He will make something for me? I couldn't seem to process it. This was new of Zero. He never did anything like that before. I knew he cooked occasionally for myself and the chairman (usually at the chairman's request), but never specifically for me.
Suddenly, my stomach grumbled. I was glad that he wasn't here to hear it. I then remembered that I was still on the bed. I sighed, got off the bed, then walked into the hallway towards the dining room. As I entered, I took slow steps, not wanting to rush myself to the table. I could hear cooking noises and smell food; my stomach growled again. It smelled delicious.
I sat myself down at the table and waited patiently. I was still a bit flustered from earlier, and I didn't know how I would act if he came into the room again. I was considering leaving and hiding in my room, but then he would be disappointed. I let out a heavy sigh and played with my fingers to pass the time. Soon after, Zero entered with two plates and cups on a tray. The smell of pancakes filled the air, and I saw fresh fruit on the side and orange juice as well. He set a plate and cup in front of me, then sat across from me at the large table.
"Go ahead and eat." He said, looking up quickly then went to taking bites of his food.
Hmm, he didn't eat at all last night… I thought, sampling a piece of my meal. I wasn't surprised by the quality of the food, coming from Zero. But it tasted exceptionally delightful! It was the perfect texture and sweet, and the fruit was ripe and juicy. I must have looked like I was enjoying it because I noticed Zero's eyes instantly light up.
I glanced at him and smiled. "This tastes amazing Zero! Thank you for making it."
He looked up, his eyes shining, nodding in reply. "Anytime, Yuki."
I wanted to be alone with him at the table a bit longer, but suddenly the chairman walked in. He seemed very energetic for the morning, but that was his usual self.
"Good morning, father." I greeted him.
"Good morning, my lovely and beautiful daughter!" He responded with much enthusiasm. He came over and hugged me. A bit too tightly.
Zero didn't say anything. He looked serious again, and slightly irritated from the chairman's actions. I didn't blame him; these hugs occurred a lot, and sometimes I was just as annoyed. But still, the chairman took care of us, and he was my father, after all. I couldn't deny him affection every once and a while.
He faced Zero. "Hello there, Zero. Did you sleep well?" His tone still optimistic.
"Quite well." Zero said with a monotone voice. I swore that he had flashed a quick smile my way. My pulse quickened.
The chairman responded cheerfully as he always did to Zero's bored responses.
"I am glad to hear it!" He made his way into the kitchen. "Ah, what's this! A large plate of pancakes! I assume Zero made these?" He peeked into the dining room with a hopeful look in his eyes.
"You can have them." Zero replied indifferently.
"Wonderful!" The chairman came back in and sat down with his plate, and began to devour his food in large bites. He said something while chewing but Zero and I didn't catch it. Finally, he took a break.
"As you know, our trip is two days. I realized that I failed to tell you the details." He straightened his glasses. "I have a vacation house near a beautiful city, which I think you will enjoy very much. However, even though this is a vacation, I will need to be nearby my work. I will be having meetings some of the time, so you two will have to take care of each other in my absence."
Oh no.
"How long is this trip going to be?" Zero demanded.
"Two weeks. Plenty of time I should think, for you to relax and enjoy yourselves, and to forget about your studies." The chairman replied as he gobbled down the rest of his breakfast.
I didn't know whether to take this well or terribly. I would be alone with Zero in a house for two weeks, most of the time
After the events of today, and my newly discovered feelings, I didn't know if I could survive!
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