Kaname looked out the window, concerned. Zero didn't look so good. Kaname usually found his dark aura amusing and adorable. Probably because Zero was more concerned about the day class's safety, and wasn't actually mad, even if he was usually rather annoyed by them, but today, he just looked upset, and tired. Kaname wasn't sure if he wanted to go down for the class switch over or not. If he went, then he would see Zero and maybe find out what is wrong, if he didn't, then he wouldn't be tempted to kiss him to make him feel better, which would probably earn him a bullet to the heart if he was lucky.

"Kaname, you aren't even looking." Oops, he forgot his bride-to-be was showing him some slutty dresses she bought the other day. She really didn't have anything to show off with a flat chest and curveless body, but that didn't stop her from buying ridiculous dresses that covered very little.

"Sorry, Yuuki, I was preoccupied with some pressing concerns, but I know they were all lovely, like you." Yeah, like what's wrong with Zero, the one I really love, or how not lovely you really are, too bad I can't say it.

"Humph," she pouted a little attempting to use the innocent charms she thinks he fell in love with, I never loved you, and I already know what a monster you are.

"Well, what do you think about this? I think it might be my new favorite dress." Kaname would have gagged if it wasn't entirely against his pureblood upbringing. The dress was a hideous bubble gum pink. He had no problem with the color pink, but that was simply a terrible shade of the color. The designer had to have been colorblind or something, there was not other explanation for the atrocity before him. He prayed that she got her size wrong and would be unable to wear the tightly fitting dress that would, from what he could tell, barely cover her bottom. He would have mistaken it for a shirt if she hadn't said otherwise, that, and the ridiculously large number of ribbons, bows, and, for whatever reason, peacock feathers, sort-of gave it away too. Which begged the question, WHO WOULD WEAR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!

Well, thankfully there was a knock on the door allowing him a moment to gather his thoughts.

"You may enter, Takuma." Kaname said, clearly relieved to anyone, other than oblivious Yuuki standing across from him of course, "what is it?"

"I just-" he had walked in with his head bowed down in respect for Kaname, but his sentence was cut short when he looked up and saw it, what was it!? He looked at his old friend, unable to speak after seeing such a horror. It was the small pile of dresses that Yuuki bought. From what he could see, each one was more horrible than the last. The one she was holding the worst of them all. Luckily for him, Kaname saved him from the awkwardness.

"There really aren't all that many people who can pull a dress like that off, that's for sure," Kaname smiled at Yuuki, but it was clearly fake to Takuma who saw him show the same smile to some vampire aristocrats that nearly broke the law. He also noted that he never actually said that she could pull it off, or even if he liked the dress, just that it would be hard to look good in it.

Kaname turned to Takuma, "You're just here to remind me it's time for the class switchover correct?"

"Yes, Lord Kaname,"

"That's yes, Prince Kuran, to you!" Yuuki screeched, thinking that 'sweet' Yuuki would not want her lover to be disrespected like that. Too bad she forgot that Kaname actually found his friend calling him 'Lord Kaname' to actually be too formal, and that 'sweet' Yuuki was too shy to say something like that and would probably stutter.

"Actually, Yuuki, Takuma," Kaname's voice was very cold now, and they both shivered at the sudden chill in the air "just Kuran is fine." He felt like adding, for the both of you, but he still had to marry her, so he couldn't be rude, even if he hated her calling him Kaname.

Truth was, he had to marry someone, he didn't care if they were pureblood or not. In fact, he even fell in love with a level D, but the rest of the vampire world did since he was the vampire prince. The problem was, there really weren't any other purebloods to marry. There was his uncle Rido, who was insane and wanted to kill him, and maybe one or two others. However they were either already mated, or just as crazy as his uncle. At least with Yuuki he might be near his beloved. At least, that's what he originally thought. Kaname didn't predict the sudden, and major, attitude change in Yuuki that made her a rude bitch to everyone, including Zero, who now hated her. The only thing he could be thankful for at this point was the fact that she didn't know of his dilemma, and had nothing to worry about when it came to him breaking up with her, the threat of which is the only thing keeping her in line.

Both Yuuki, and Takuma were silent. Yuuki finally realized that she'd messed up badly, and Takuma felt very awkward. Kaname simply got up and walked out. Yuuki hurriedly ran after him to put her hand around his waist, and to whisper apologies for over reacting. Takuma just watched from the door, depressed because he knew the situation his friend was in, as did the rest of Kaname's inner circle even if none of them knew exactly who it was that Kaname liked, they knew it wasn't Yuuki, but she was really just the only option.

By the time he got outside, he, thankfully, managed to get Yuuki to let go of him. Which she did reluctantly before running ahead, which was fine with him, she was getting on his last nerve.

Since he had a one-way blood bond with Zero though, he knew what was wrong with the hunter the moment he walked outside. His partial blood bond didn't allow him all the privileges of a full blood bond, so he was surprised when he felt it. Zero must have the worst headache in human history, no vampire history (since he was a vampire). He supposed he couldn't sense it earlier because the screams only just got louder as the night class walked outside, which meant that Zero's headache also got worse. Kaname gave Zero a sympathetic glance that he didn't notice because his back was turned. He sadly couldn't see his beautiful amethyst eyes today, but there was one good thing about that; he could look at him for a few seconds longer than usually dared to, and could admire his silky, silver hair from the corner of his eye.

"What does that street filth think he's doing?" Who's she talking about? I can't believe she thinks so lowly of people, no matter how low level a vampire they are, or even if they are human, it's rude, and stupid to think of oneself as better than them, even if you're a pureblood, especially if you've lived the majority of your life as a human,

"If those dirty humans want to cheer for their princess, then they can't be expected to do so all the way back there!" Cheering for her? Was she blind? They wanted to kill her because she was so rude to them as of late. They were cheering for the rest of the night class, and really, how dare she insult Zero like that.

If any of the day class girls heard her, they would find her comment strange to say the least, since they don't know she was technically the vampire princess. Hell, they didn't even know they were vampires. Kaname could hardly believe she'd be that careless, although, at this point, he supposed that nothing the bitch does should surprise him anymore.

To his dismay she hooked her arm in his and was practically bragging about some party she'd been invited to. All the vampire nobles had been invited too so it wasn't really a huge deal, but then again, maybe it was, they usually invited every noble vampire except her. However, she still had a large swarm of vampires around her, either sensing that she was easy to sway and suck up to, a horrible quality in a Vampire Queen, or trying to figure out what was so great about her. Kaname would have to ask them sometime as to their conclusions, because he honestly couldn't figure out a good quality about her either.

It was later, during the middle of class, that he heard screams. Kaname was immediately alarmed. Quickly he did a head count of all the vampires in the classroom. There was one missing, but he knew that the vampire in question went to visit some family members for the week. Which left Zero…

Did he give in to his blood lust? Did he attack someone? He never came to him to quench his thirst no matter how hard Kaname tried to make him. It was a habit, while admirable, considering every other level D he knew would take full advantage of the opportunity, was also worrisome for him. If he attacked someone or sank to a level E, he may be forced to kill him. I really hope tonight isn't the night where I'll have to do that.

He quickly excused himself from the rest of the night class, who, thankfully, hadn't heard the screaming and hadn't insisted on coming. The teacher looked both annoyed and concerned but said nothing when he left.

It didn't take him long to find the source of the screaming. Two day class girls scurrying away from Zero looking quite terrified. It didn't look like he tried to drink their blood, but then, what exactly did happen?

"What happened here, Kiryuu?"

He turned and looked at him. Kaname was suddenly aware of three things. One, he definitely hadn't been trying to feed on them, something that relieved him greatly. Two, poor Zero's headache was now worse than ever, and three, he had startled Zero, which was very strange since all hunters have a 6th sense for vampires and he should have known Kaname was coming from a mile away, literally. He supposed Zero must have been very preoccupied with something else, but what?

"I just startled some day class students is all," Zero grumbled, and Kaname raised an eyebrow.

"How exactly did that happen?"

"Look, I just forgot to let them know I was here by stepping on some branches, okay? I'm not in any mood for an interrogation, Kuran."

"You mean me trying to make sure you don't become what you hate? Me trying to make sure you don't go insane and kill someone?"

"I already am a vampire!" Zero snarled, and raised his gun at Kaname for no real reason. Kaname just raised his hands in a sign of surrender, or peace depending on how you looked at it, and took one careful step forward.

"Maybe, but you find the insane level Es to be the worst do you not? I can prevent you from becoming one if you swallowed your stubborn pride a little bit and just drank from me." Kaname wished he didn't have to say things in such a nasty way to the hunter, but Zero would probably find it creepy if he suddenly started acting nice. Being nice was something very out of character for the pureblood, and very suspicious for the hunter.

"Why do you care if I turn into a level E? I don't have to protect Yuuki now that she has the entire night class, yourself included." Kaname flinched. It was true he had said that as an excuse at one point, but he hadn't really meant it, and now, that statement was biting him in the butt.

Zero didn't miss his flinch and saw something like regret in Kaname's eyes and he wondered why it was there.

"I saved your life for this long, I'm not letting my hard work go to waste." Kaname said determined, while taking another step forward.

"I don't need your help, and I certainly didn't ask for it!"

"I beg to differ, you certainly do need my help" Kaname was now suddenly right in front of him due to his vampire speed. He placed a hand on the bloody rose even though it hurt him to do so, and forced the gun towards the ground before Zero could shoot. Despite the fact that Zero was both a hunter and a vampire, there was no way he could be as fast as a pureblood, as underfed as he was. Zero looked up at Kaname, very irritated, especially when he made a light scratch on his neck and order him to drink. Zero did nothing, and before long the wound closed. However, he was shaking hard, and Kaname was forced to wonder in amazement how someone who hasn't fed in weeks managed to resist his blood. He assumed that Zero had fed from Yuuki or something when he didn't come to him, but apparently not. Kaname scratched himself yet again, this time tilting his head to make it easier, and moving closer to the young hunter. Zero couldn't take it anymore. He bit into Kaname's neck almost reluctantly. Kaname would have chuckled if it wouldn't have made him seem like some kind of masochist, or simply very cocky from 'winning,' as Zero probably would have put it. It was highly amusing to think that starving man would only reluctantly take a 5 star meal, simply because he particularly like the person it came from. Of course, he was also very gentle compared to other level Ds when feeding. Not that he ever fed any other level Ds himself, he just watched them feeding in the past. Kaname suddenly felt the urge to bite Zero. Make him your mate. He's right there, claim him while he's drowning in his blood lust. He can't refuse. He shook those thoughts away. He was marrying Yuuki; he couldn't mate with a level D without drawing the wrath of many vampires who were traditionalists,* no matter how bad Yuuki was, but it was just so tempting. Kaname could feel Zero's silky hair against his neck, hear his crazed heart beat from what he was doing, and smell his intoxicating scent, closer to him than ever before. When Zero pulled away, he was both glad, and disappointed. Glad because now he wouldn't be tempted to do something he would regret, but disappointed because he couldn't feel, hear or smell, Zero as well as he just did. Oh, well for it's for the best he supposed. So why do I regret not doing anything so much?

Zero however, looked and felt angry. He had enjoyed the bastard's blood. How could he do that, and to lose control that easily? He hadn't wanted to move away from him, but why did it seem like Kaname didn't want to move away from him either? He shook his head, just his imagination; he must have taken too much blood. That or he was too panicked to think straight. Why was he so panicked, it's not like it was the first time this happened. Maybe because this time you were well aware that in a few days you'll be a pureblood too, and it will mean a whole lot more if he did this then. It would mean he was intentionally trying to be mates as far as the vampire society is concerned.

"Next time you do that, I'll shoot you, Kaname." Zero's voice was cold. His still raging headache, and anger made him unable to realize that he just called Kaname by his first name. However, Kaname didn't miss it, even if he chose not to say anything about it. I like it when he calls me by my first name. He'll never do it again though if I tease him about it.

"You say that every time." Zero scowled at him, while Kaname held back a laugh. He did allow himself a smile though, even if would probably be taken as a smirk, before walking away.

Zero POV: It was after my patrol, when I should have been sleeping, that I hit the books in the chairman's library. I should have done this years ago, but it really hadn't crossed my mind much at first because at the time, it would've been years until it became a pressing concern. Now, it was almost too late. I had two days to find a solution to my pressing concern. I really didn't know how fast the spell would wear off after my birthday, but I really didn't want to find out. I cursed and slammed the book I was reading on the table. I found nothing, absolutely nothing. The only good thing that happened to me this afternoon was that my headache was finally gone.(Yeah, it really was about time I got rid of his headache :b) Ugh, I am so tired, but I can't stop looking now. I'll just have to start on the next book I guess. I can always skip classes to sleep like I usually do.

Kaname's POV: Something was definitely up. He had looked like the walking dead when I saw him earlier, but I can still sense through our partial blood bond that he is still awake for some reason. His duties as a perfect should be over by now too. Then there was how distracted he was after he scared those day class girls. I know something's wrong, and I want to find out what.

Reviews are appreciated.

I apologize for not getting very far in the story, I just really wanted to write the beginning the way I did, but I did not realize how long it would take to actually progress from there. It would be great if I could have some suggestions in the reviews for some funny scenarios you people want to happen, since it will be hard to backtrack once Kaname figures/finds out Zero's a pureblood I would also like to say that I may not be able to update as much as I want because something about my computer at my mom's house sort-of clashes with the new format on this site. I don't know why, but it won't allow me to access the drop down menu on the preferences when I'm searching for something. Since they use the same menu when selecting a document to post, I'll have to wait until the weekend to use my computer at my dad's house to actually post anything.

1. By traditionalists, I mean vampires who believe purebloods should only marry purebloods.