My Life to your Life

By Liera Antionette

Author's Notes: I can't believe people actually want me to continue this! I apologize if the start seemed a little vague so I hope this chapter starts to clear up some of it. I'm used to reading Zero being rough and mean when biting Kaname to the point of almost mauling the poor boy, so I wanted to change the pace and throw the pretty pureblood through a loop. And also…please forgive me for mixing up past and present tenses…I took a moment to try and learn Japanese and sometimes I confuse it with my English when I type so it switches povs. I'm very sorry for the confusion and I'm trying to fix that.

Reviews are at the bottom of the chapter and as always I hope you enjoy. ^^

Story Start

Zero storms into his bedroom furiously wiping his mouth the back of his sleeve in a futile effort to get rid of the taste that Kaname's blood had left behind. His taste was strangely subtle for someone who always has such a powerful aura always surrounding him. Frowning, he quickly shrugs out of his jacket and throws it the floor heading to the little bathroom in his room to clean up the dried up blood that was still slightly sticking to his face and neck.

Zero scrubs at his skin with more force than necessary, but that was party because of how disgusted with himself for enjoying the pureblood. He should have just let him shoot himself! He could defiantly feel the difference between Yuuki's blood and Kaname's blood. He could feel the raw power of the pureblood flowing within him; strengthening his will to fight off that ravenous beast that craves the blood of innocents.

There was something else that lay hidden in Kaname's blood, but he couldn't understand what it was since the pureblood didn't know himself. He closes his eyes and wills himself not to think about it anymore. He was just his pawn in whatever game he was playing at no how. All he had to do was keep Yuuki safe and Kaname would leave him be. After changing into some sleeping pants and crawling into the bed, Zero had completely wiped his thoughts away from the pureblood save for one…

Why did he stop me from shooting myself?

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Kaname could hear the commotion outside of his room, but knew that no one would dare come in. Not once, but twice his blood had be spilled in the same night and he knew the scent of it was playing on the nobles' senses. Granted, it wasn't a lot since Zero had made sure not to spill any. He didn't even let a drop fall onto his white uniform save for the spot he made when he cut himself to entice Zero to drink. But even with that single spot, he had to burn the shirt since he knew the scent would linger no matter how many times it was washed.

He sat at his desk, leaning on his right hand appearing to look out the window, but in reality he was lost within his own thoughts. He could vaguely make out Takuma's voice trying to calm down the rowdy vampires all curious as to who would spill Kaname's pure blood, but it was becoming more of an in and out whisper. He had expected Zero's bite to be sloppy and messy like it was the first time he bit his sweet Yuuki, but it wasn't. He supposed it was because of how deeply he had fallen into his thirst that he couldn't control himself, but it still gave him no reason to just maul the poor girl.

The bite he received from him tonight was almost like he had received a kiss from a passionate lover. Zero was gentle as if he knew this was the first time Kaname ever let anyone bite him. It almost brought a blush to his cheeks when he realized just how intimate he had been with hunter. No…this wasn't the time to dwell on that any longer. He needed to set up a proper feeding schedule for him and make sure everything was together before 'he' tried to come back and take her away from him. Ruling it as just a fluke, Kaname went to the doors to help Takuma and put the other vampires at ease.

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In the morning, Yuuki found herself tapping her foot impatiently outside of Zero's bedroom door after banging on it for a good three minutes straight. Chairman Cross had asked her to make sure Zero was attending all his classes and not just sleeping through and the simple silver haired boy wasn't even trying to get up in time for class!

"Zero! Come on or we'll both be late for class and we'll both have to take the supplementary classes afterwards!"

She knocks on the door again and this time it earned her a muffled 'go away.' She rolled her eyes and knocks again until she hears him shuffling around in the room and smiles in triumph. After a few more moments pass, a disgruntled looking Zero joins her fixing his tie and trying to be mad with her.

"What do you want? It's too early for all this noise, Yuuki."

"Well you should have been up and dressed for class already. The Chairman thinks you're failing all your classes because all you do is sleep through them."

Zero rolled his eyes as he stifled a yawn while putting his hands in his pockets. He wasn't failing in all reality since his test scores were still the highest in the class, but he did still sleep through all the lessons and honestly it drove his teachers batty.

"You know he'd throw a fit if he heard you calling him that."

Yuuki gives a nervous laugh knowing he would make a whole ordeal over the whole father versus Chairman thing, but she just couldn't bring herself to call him father all the time especially during school hours.

"Oh yes! Before I forget! He said to tell you ahead of time!

She spins around to walk backwards to face him while smiling pleasantly. Seeing that happy smiling face he knew exactly what she was about to say. Reaching an arm out to keep her from running into another student, whom he glared at to keep whatever smart remark he was about to say to himself, he turned her around the proper way and began to walk off.

"I'll be staying in my dorm this weekend then."

"Bu-But Zero!"

He growls as he just takes his seat in the back of the class while Yuuki pouted at him. She just couldn't understand why he always distanced himself from her whenever she told him Kaname was coming to spend the weekend with them. Didn't he realize how happy it made her feel when both of her favorite boys were together with her? She sat down next to Yori and just gave a dejected sigh as he friend just pat her on the head already knowing when Zero gave her the blues. She looked behind them to see he was already asleep before the lessons began and she couldn't help but smile at them, unaware of what was going through both of their minds.

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When classes were over, Zero was leaning by the gate to the Moon dorms as Yuuki bravely tried to fend off the waves of excited Night class fans. The hunter just huffed and shook his head at how easily these people were fooled by their beautiful appearances and charm filled smiles. If they knew the truth they probably wouldn't always be here everyday trying to catch a glimpse at the wolves in sheep's clothing.

"Kyyaah! It's Idol-senpai! Oh Idol-senpai over here!"

The blonde haired, blue eyed vampire shot the girls squealing over him a dazzling smile and it made them squeal even louder as the female behind him just shook her head while wincing from the unbearable screeching.

"Really Hanabusa, you shouldn't bother playing with the girls here."

"Ah lighten up Ruka! I'm just having a little fun and entertaining my loyal fans."

She rolls her eyes and tries to block out the next excited wave when Kaname comes out. The excited screams were enough to drag Zero out of whatever trance he was to glare at them to shut up. Their high pitched cries made him want to go murder them. When he turned to see if Yuuki was alright defending the Night class from the major fan attack, he found himself looking into deep brown eyes. He hadn't realized Kaname was staring at him until he had turned to look for Yuuki.

There was something unreadable in his gaze before he turned to continue walking and it made Zero a little uncomfortable. When they were finally out of sight, the Day Class students went back to their dorms and Yuuki gave a little stretch.

"Finally! Everyday the girls always try to pummel me just to get a glance at Kaname-senpai…its tiring…and you! You need to do more work than glaring at them!"

Yuuki couldn't help but laugh when he turned his glare to her. She knew he didn't mean anything by it and it was one of the few ways he was known to express himself.

"Stop laughing already and come on. We've got a patrol to do and sitting here laughing isn't going to get it done."

He pushes off the wall he was leaning on and starts to walk as Yuuki caught up to him still smiling. She was so easy to please and he couldn't help the ghost of a smile that passed on him just watching her. How could he ever continue to hurt someone as pure as Yuuki?

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The weekend finally came up and some students had gone home to visit their families while Zero and Yuuki just simply walked to Chairman Cross' house on the campus. Inside, Kaien was in the kitchen making one of his infamous stomach turning dishes he expected both of them to eat. It had taken a lot of pleading and big puppy eyes to get Zero to come with her despite knowing how he felt about Kaname. He reluctantly when she said something along the lines of offering him her neck finally and he just snarled at her as she giggled and assured him she was only kidding. When they got inside, Zero immediately went to the kitchen to boot Chairman Cross out of it and throw away whatever it was he was attempting to poison them with now.

"Oh Zero-chan, must you always be so mean to your loving father?"

"I told you not to call me that! It would be my luck that you cook something that kills both Yuuki and I tonight."

The Chairman just chuckles as he gives Yuuki a hug and starts to set the table. He knew if Zero saw him cooking he wouldn't have to make dinner tonight. Yuuki had bounced into the kitchen a few moments after Zero had finished chopping up the vegetables and was in the process of putting them in the big stew pot. She sat on a nearby chair to watch him cook with a small smile in place. Zero always seemed most at peace when he was doing something with his hands and she enjoyed watching him cook.

Zero was well aware of Yuuki being in the kitchen as he started to cut some beef up into little cubes for the stew he was making. She always had just sat behind him silently watching him cook and if she wasn't there, he would honestly feel a little awkward. Even though he was comforted by her presence, his thoughts were still troubled by the gaze he received from the pureblood yesterday. It already bothered him he had taken blood from him and to have him sporting that knowing gaze just bothered him. He puts the beef cubes into the pot since it was boiling now while trying to tell himself that no matter how badly he needed blood, he would not be going back to Kaname Kuran.

The doorbell ringing had brought him out of his thoughts as he covered up the pot and turned it on low. Yuuki had scampered off to answer it, but he was already aware of who was on the other side. Discarding his apron and cleaning off his hands, Zero made his way to his room upstairs while hearing Yuuki excitedly chatting with Kaname. The brown haired vampire of course noticed the hunter's quick escape, but did nothing but smile pleasantly at Yuuki and rub her head affectionately.

"I'm really happy you came to have dinner with us Kaname-senpai! Zero even cooked."

"Oh? I was unaware he could cook. I'm sure it will be delicious."

Yuuki smiled and tugged him into the living by his hand so they could sit on the couch and talk amongst themselves. An hour later, Zero came down to check on his beef stew before calling Yuuki so she could start serving everyone when she stopped him from taking off.

"Why not stay and just eat with us? It can't be that bad…Please Zero?"

She had grabbed his arm and he knew if he turned around he would look into her big brown eyes and just melt. He could never say no to her, but he didn't want to be around him no matter what. Zero tried to pull away from her, but she insistently held onto him.

"Please Zero? Just for a few minutes?"

"Yuuki don't make me go out there with him. You know how I feel about his kind and I know how much he means to you. I don't want to ruin your nice evening with my bad attitude."

He finally pulls away from her and she just sighs as he walks away. Yuuki knew Zero was only trying to keep her happy, but he just didn't seem to get he was part of her happiness. Maybe she was being selfish and naïve by wishing for the two of them to get along, but it was just all she wanted. Zero was on his way up the stairs when Kaname met him on his way down from washing up for dinner.

"Kiryuu…"

Zero refuses to look at Kaname as he tries to just walk passed him. He didn't want to see him let alone talk to him, but yet again he was stopped by Kaname grabbing the same arm Yuuki had just moments before.

"We need to talk Kiryuu."

"I have nothing I need to discuss with you, pureblood."

Zero yanked his arm away from Kaname, but the vampire was persistent. He was still confused at why he was so hesitant about taking his blood even if he had a strong hatred for his kind. Not only was he curious about that, he also needed to set up some kind of feeding schedule for him so his fears about attacking Yuuki could be put to rest. He followed him upstairs intent on making him talk and it just made the young hunter growl.

"Would you just leave me the hell alone! I don't want to see your face and yet you just keep fucking with me."

"Well if you weren't building up to be such a danger to Yuuki I'd leave you alone. But until uou are able to control yourself, I am going to make certain you are being fed on a regular basis and not lusting after her blood."

Zero grumbled something as he crossed his arms. He had took off his holster and left Bloody Rose in his room promising himself he would not ruin this evening if he could help, but Kaname was seriously pissing him off and he was hard pressed to keep his promise to Yuuki.

"I'm not taking blood from you again. I'm not going to go after Yuuki so you don't have to worry that pretty little head of yours about this level D."

Kanama pinched the bridge of his nose and sighs heavily already knowing that Zero was going to be difficult, but still it got on his nerves with how stupid he could be. With patience as if he were trying to calm a small, angry child, Kaname tried to get this last part of his plan done. He needed the hunter to obey and stop lashing out at him and if he could get him to willingly agree to take his blood it would be much easier on them both.

"Kiryuu… it pains me to keep repeating myself but, you don't seem to understand. Yuuki needs you. You can be there for her in the times I cannot. Unfortunately, you mean a lot to her and rather than to sit back and let you rot, I'm trying to do you a favor."

"Oh yes…having me drink from you is doing me loads better. I've already said it before; I'm not drinking from you again."

He turns his back to the pureblood and continues onto his room when he suddenly finds himself slammed against the wall and held facing Kaname. The pureblood was studying him intently as if searching for something when Zero tried to look away. He grips his chin and forces him to look in his eyes.

"Why…why would you so easily take her blood knowing that it could kill her and here I am offering mine freely when you know it can keep you from insanity and keep her safe?"

Zero tried to break his grip, but Kaname was not budging. He held him close, body to body while their faces are just inches apart causing Zero to grow uncomfortable rather quickly. Its not like he wanted to bite Yuuki, she just always had the uncanny ability to just pop up when the worst wave of his thirst would hit its peak and give him just what he needed no matter how reluctant he was in taking it. It didn't make it right, but Yuuki was just as stubborn as he was!

"Let go of me."

"Not until you tell me why it is you must always drink from her. Don't you understand how much you are hurting her? Kiryuu if you aren't careful you could kill her."

"It's not like I'm doing it by choice! She always finds me no matter where I try to hide! I don't want to hurt her; I don't want to hurt anybody! You should have just let me shoot myself that day…I don't want to be like this…"

Zero closes his eyes as he knew how weak he sounded right now. It was the truth he tried to hide behind his anger at the vampires and at those that just couldn't accept the hunter turned vampire. He really wanted to end everything that night with Bloody Rose…but Kaname just had to go and stop him.

"Why…why are you forcing me to do this? Its bad enough Yuuki wants me to keep going, but you too? Why do you want to keep torturing me?"

Kaname pulled away from the hunter not at all expecting those broken words to fall from his lips. Is that what he really thought? That he was trying to keep him alive to torture him on purpose? No…this was all wrong. This was not going the way he needed it to go. Zero could not be this broken. He needed this boy to be Yuuki's sword and shield.

"So you would rather die than protect Yuuki?"

"What is the point? She doesn't love me and when we leave this school she'll go with you. Why should I protect someone I care about for someone else? It isn't fair…"

"Kiryuu that's not true and you know it."

"Like hell…I know how much you mean to her Kuran…Do me a favor and let me vanish in silence. She'll mourn me for a bit…but she'll have you to help her forget."

Zero pushes Kaname back and starts to make his way to his room as Kaname just stared after him completely baffled. He was counting on Zero's affections to keep his princess safe. He hadn't realized that it could backfire so badly on him nor did he realize how deeply he was actually hurting by forcing him to watch over the one person who has been the only constant in his life since the death of his parents.

"Kiryuu!"

"Stop calling me…stop trying to convince me that she needs me…and stop trying to convince me that I need your blood."

Kaname could hear Yuuki calling for him from downstairs as Zero went into his room and shut the door. He thought even with a bit of his blood he would be able to have this hunter under his thumb, but he did not expect him have such a strong will even if it was in a negative place. He would just have to try harder…

-o-o-o-o-o-o-

"Yo-you're what?"

Kaname couldn't help but give a quiet chuckle at how flustered he made Yuuki with just a simple statement. He would usually head back to his dorm after dinner with Chairman Cross and Yuuki, but tonight he needed to stay and watch over that hunter. He had not drunk enough from him those two days ago and just had a feeling he would be in pain again.

"I'm spending the night here with you all. I did promise to stay the whole weekend with you didn't I dear Yuuki?"

He rubbed her hair and she just flushed three shades of red making him smile. He couldn't help but love the cute reactions he got from her. He watched as she scurried off to go get him a room set up as Cross cleaned the dishes.

"…Why are you really staying, Kaname-chan? You've been refusing to stay here since you brought her to me all those years ago…so why the sudden change of heart?"

"Hmm…why indeed…"

Cross looked at the young pureblood that seemed to be millions of miles away before sighing and putting away his clean dishes. He knew something was up with Kaname, but he just couldn't figure out just what it was. It had taken a bit before Yuuki came back to get him and show him to his room which was between hers and Zero's room, but on the other side of the hall.

"Thank you very much Yuuki. I'll see you tomorrow."

He leans over to kiss the top of her head and she fidgets nervously. Her hands were tightening in her shirt as she bit her bottom lip. He just shook his head as he pulled her into his arms and held her there until she was comfortable enough to speak her mind. She would always do that whenever she wanted to ask him something.

"…Is…is everything alright with you and Zero? He just seems to withdraw whenever you come around and I just want to make sure you…you aren't being mean to him."

"Sweet Yuuki…"

He loved this most about her…She was always so worried about everyone and cared about everyone…just once he would like to see such an expression for him, but he knew that it would never happen because he wouldn't ever allow himself to make her worry. He couldn't let her see any weakness.

"I assure you that everything is still the same between Kiryuu and I. Hurry to bed and have sweet dreams, Yuuki."

Yuuki gives him an unconvinced look as he shuffles to his own room and closes the door. She stands there for a moment with her head hanging, just knowing something was slowly starting to change between the two and it scared her because she thought it was for the worst. Heaving a heavy sigh she made her way to her room to go to bed as well.

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TBC

Liera: Here's chapter two….a little build up can go a long way I suppose…I just hope it's working for me lol. Writing Zero this way is very different for me so I hope you all aren't angry with me. I think I may have made him too nice...ah well! Here's for trying new things!

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Reviews, Reviews!

Jezz-Ra: lol Silly girl for reviewing me, but thanks anyway even if you don't know the actual story. xD

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Love332: Yes! I always read him getting mauled by Zero lol. I wanted to try and steer away from that and do something different. Thank you for the review.

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LunaRina: Aww! I'm glad you like Zero cause I thought I was doing a terrible job at playing him lol! I just wanted to try and do a different approach on my favorite hunter. I just don't think I'm doing so well with Kaname-sama...Thank you reading and reviewing!