AN: Finally! I could name a story using my pen name hehe
Sorry for the delay schoolwork keep on piling up and finals are coming up. But I just had to finish this up and present it to you my lovely reviewers and followers! Thank you for all your support and hope you may continue to enjoy my stories! hehe
Warnings: Mispelled words, grammar mistakes. Some OOC of the character and a bit of fluff.
Disclaimer: Vampire Knight is not mine, I only own the story and its plot.
This is the prequel to Zero's baby and hope you all enjoy reading it!
Summary: Aido's ready to pop the question. The problem? Too many obstacles that renders him to do it more quick and swift!
Swift Proposal
A funny smile came upon a blonde-haired aristocrat blue-eyed vampire's face as he gazed at the box in front of him. It was of lilac color the same color of his lover's eyes and encased within it was a silver ring with an amethyst glamorously plated at its center.
With a chuckle, he closed the box and embrace it near his heart. He was elated that he finally has the item that will forever tie his silver haired lover to him for eternity.
But first…
Aido look around his surroundings watching for any signs of the other rivals of his. Everything must be precise and quick. He wouldn't want anything to spoil this event. All the people around the town were all hyped up for the Annual Lantern Festival and he planned to make the biggest step of his life during this event.
"Hana!" Just by that voice, Aido felt his heart thumped with excitement. Not wasting anytime, he pocketed the box in his jeans and turn to look at his silver haired lover who was beautiful in his lavender shirt that just show off the silver beauty's lithe form and blue jeans that were so fit he was already jealous that it was hugging that cute sexy ass of his lover.
"Sorry, I'm late. Hunter duties." Zero reasoned, panting hard as he finally reached Aido he was feeling guilty as he ran to the place where they will meet. Hunter jobs had been piling up and it was taking a toll on their relationship. He barely had the time to even date with Aido. It didn't help the situation that Aido was the sole heir of their family giving more work for the noble vampire as of late.
Aido tsked and took a grip of Zero's hand connecting the silver haired hunter's hand with his. "It's alright. If you were on time I would think you're sick." He teased, knowing Zero's great ability of being tardy to almost everything. Being just five minutes late was already a miracle itself!
Zero let out a cute pout that just got Aido's heart melt before he quickly shook of the feeling and focusing on the task at hand.
With no hesitation, he guided Zero to the festival.
:*:*:*:*:
Everything was going as planned. And Aido felt joy in knowing that his genius operation was happening without a hitch. The two of them were busy eating some ice cream. With Zero being the one enjoying the ice cream licking the smooth and savory texture of it using his dainty pink tongue that just got Aido dumbstruck to the point he was unaware that his own ice cream had fallen to the ground!
Overall, their date was doing fine and great. Aido glanced at his watch, the Festival would be doing the fireworks show any minute now. It was the main center of all his plan the place where he wanted to propose to his lover. Just imaging the proposal and Zero's answer with the fireworks collaborating with the moment of a "yes!" had Aido feeling all giddy.
"Oi! Aido! Is that you!" Aido felt like lightning had struck his whole body as he looked over his shoulder to see his cousin Kain walking towards them. That just got him infuriated beyond belief. You see, dear reader. This vampire who is his cousin has another title placed upon its head and it was not "Wild". It was "Mr. Love Rival No. 1"
Refusing for that his plan would go to waste. Aido immediately took Zero's hand and ran like the very devil himself was chasing after him.
"Oi! Why are you run—" Kain's shout was drowned out as the couple sprinted far away from the scene. Leaving Kain to be confused of his cousin's antics. "Idiot. Why did he run away?" he whispered to himself. Then as if a smack was directed to his head as it in vivid flashback he noticed a wisp of silver hair barely covered by the crowd.
"It couldn't be." Kain mumbled in disbelief. Shaking his head of that very ridiculous idea. Since Zero and Aido had never liked each other anyway. Kain sighed, thinking that he was once again hallucinating about that adorable silver haired hunter who instantaneously refused his offer of a courtship. Wanting to enjoy his time in the Festival and not on unrequited love he went on with his way and chastised himself for even thinking that Zero would be with his cousin.
Impossible! Just impossible!
:*:*:*:*:
"OI!" Zero exclaimed, not liking that he was being dragged. The silver haired hunter was starting to be curious of his lover's actions. Especially now, the fool was gazing around like anytime someone would ambush them any moment now. Don't misunderstand, he loves Aido very much but sometimes his genius of a lover can be an idiot in just a few seconds. "Hana, what are you doing?" he asked with one quirked eyebrow.
Aido snapped at that like he had been pricked then turned to Zero while scratching the back of his head. "Nothing, are you having fun?"
"No." Zero deadpanned making Aido winced at the full impact of Zero's answer. "How can I? When I'm being dragged like some cattle by my own lover. Yes, I think that was really fun!" Sarcasm tinged Zero's voice making Aido nervously chuckle.
"Ah, Sorry." With that Aido continued with their stroll this time in a calmer pace that resulted in Zero clinging more to Aido's form. Loving the feel of their closeness with each other.
As they pass a shooting range booth, Aido humored Zero with its game. He had never been a fan of guns since back then when he and Zero never meet eye to eye he was always the hunter's favorite target practice. He settled for watching his silver haired beauty shot through all the prize. Zero was a talented shooter that much Aido knows if it hadn't been for Yuki he would have been an ash already.
And I wouldn't have this hunter all to my ever-handsome self.
While he gazes at Zero's elation on every time the hunter could shot another prize just made Aido's day. He hopes that this day would end with no more—
"Aido!" Aido stilled as his eyes widened for at the distance he saw a bright Takuma smiling happily while waving his hand at him. He was getting dangerously close to their position that just got him in a nervous wreck.
"Hey! Look Hana." Aido turned his attention on Zero who held a white teddy bear with a blonde wig hair and blue eyes. "This one look like yo—" Zero never got to finish his sentence as Aido took his hand again and just thumped the money to the seller at the booth.
"Sorry, we're in a rush!" Aido shouted making Zero look at him indignantly.
"What do you mean rush?" Zero asked, a frown on his adorable face. It was enough for Aido to be awestruck but that STUPID MOP OF SMOOTH BLONDE HAIR AND GREEN EYES WAS A BIG PUSHOVER!
"No time for explanation dear. Come on!" Aido requested and tugged Zero along making sure that bastard Ichijou Takuma or Mr. Love Rival No. 2 will not see them or even threaten to be a nuisance to his plan.
"Hana, what's going on!" Zero demanded, as he was yet again dragged by Aido who was now fidgety and more paranoid. With all the ruckus his lover was doing, Zero noticed that he dropped his "Hana Bear." But he couldn't go back and get it because of his lover's insistent pulling.
Aido ignored Zero and opted for finding another route to the fireworks' area wanting to just get there in time for his move. Because of that Aido did not see the sad look that glaze Zero's eyes.
"Aish! Why did he suddenly sprint off, I was just waving and hope to chat up with him for old time's sake!" Takuma huffed, annoyed by Aido's action. What was Aido's problem? He wanted only for old pals to chat.
Scoffing and clearly unnerved by Aido's actions a moment ago. He preoccupied himself in tasting more of the peach mochi he just saw. As he neared a booth there he noticed a teddy bear that was abandoned just a few miles from the shooting range booth with a chuckle he took the teddy bear off the ground and dust it off its smudges of dirt.
"Oh! That was one of the handsome player's prize!" Takuma's attention turned to the very excited voice of the seller who was just your typical besotted girl. "He liked that very much that he only wanted that amidst all the prizes he won!"
Takuma was flabbergasted since around the booth was thousands of prizes won each more dazzling than the other and yet…
The player only rooted for this one?
"I see. Where is he then? By your wording, I presumed that he is male. Right?" Smiling brightly at the swooning seller.
"Yes, of course. He is a male. Quite unique actually." This statement just opens a variety of questions to Takuma's befuddled mind.
"Really? How come?"
"He had silver hair and drop dead gorgeous lilac eyes!" the seller informed bouncing as she did so. It was not usual for her to see such handsome guy who looked like an angel.
Takuma felt that he was just hit by a train and then shoved into the coldest deepest pit of the ocean as he concluded that Zero was the shooter.
After all, Zero was the best in shooting…
"Ah, he's a friend of mine. I was about to meet him here. Did you see where he went off?" Lying was easy for him even more so that he desperately wanted to see Zero. So, that he may have a talk with the hunter. A very long romantic talk…
"Oh. I think he was taken by his boyfriend."
"WHAT!"
The seller was shocked by his shout yet just coughed it out and ignored it.
"I think it was a boyfriend since he let that equally handsome blonde haired with shining blue eyes take his hand and off they went. The two were such a cute couple!" The seller giggled she seems to be not just a besotted girl but a yaoi fangirl at heart.
Which just give Takuma a feeling of dread. His heartbeat thumping wildly and his blood pumping fast. Green eyes gleaming furiously.
There could only be one stupid, arrogant, and idiotic noble vampire that would dare make a move on Zero. It was possible…
"Hanabusa." Takuma said with a cold voice making the seller flinch. A dark aura emitting from him. He released a sweet saccharine smile to the seller and bid goodbye. His hand clutching hard at the teddy bear which he now realized had the resemblance of pompous Aido idiotic Hanabusa. He was going to follow their trail and he hopes he was wrong in his presumption that his beloved Zero was with Aido.
The seller was left confused and baffled by the sudden change of the handsome cheerful man's behavior.
:*:*:*:*:
Aido pressed onward wanting to keep his plan in motion. As he continued to drag Zero, paranoia clear in his blue eyes.
Zero gazed at Aido's back then to the noble vampire's tight grip on his hand. His heart bit by bit breaking and totally hurt. He wasn't dumb to notice the signs that this date of theirs would just become….
A fucking disaster!
Zero was starting to doubt Aido's affinity to him. He had been trying to sweeten up the night and now he just lost "Hana Bear" and his date tonight doesn't even give a rat's ass about it. The fool was too preoccupied on swishing his blonde hair left to right. Aido was doing the exact thing some time ago. Then an idea popped to his head and idea so great that it felt he was just slapped by a bitch! Reminiscing Aido's antics back then the sudden uninterested expression, the way Aido was looking anywhere but him, his forceful smile, and Aido's hurried actions. It made Zero feel like the blonde vampire wanted this date to be finish already.
Does this mean he's bored with me?
That he's too disgusted being with me?
Maybe he is disgusted with me…
After all, who would want to be with a stinking Level D vampire like me…
Compared to his status I'm just a lowlife…
Who am I kidding? Of course, it's that.
Many thoughts shuffled and wreak havoc to Zero's mind as his form started to shake.
This time, Aido stilled as he felt Zero halted in their tracks. He noticed Zero's downcast eyes on the ground.
"Is something the matter? Zero? We're almost at our destination." Aido asked with a soft smile. He was still pissed by the continuous distraction that wanted to ruin their date.
Hearing that question, Zero gritted his teeth in frustration and forcefully dislodge his hand from Aido's grip. No doubt it made Aido's eyes widen in shock.
"Huh? Zero what's wrong?" Aido asked, his hand wanting to caress the hunter's face when—
*SMACK!*
Now, Aido was more confused than ever as Zero just slapped his hand away. His beautiful hunter seemed to be upset. "Zero, did I do something to upset you? If there is please tell me." He pleaded, his heart being torn by just Zero's actions. Why would Zero do that? The date was going, well right? Or was that only his wishful thinking?
I've had enough…
Did he just hear that right? Zero had enough of him? Zero doesn't want to be with him? By those thoughts alone, Aido was already contemplating on wanting to be shot Bloody Rose if that would mean Zero would not be mad at him.
"Ze-ze-ze-ro wha-what? do-do- yo-you- me-mean?" Aido stuttered, hoping that what he just heard and thought was not true.
"I SAID I'VE HAD ENOUGH!" Zero shouted, livid lilac eyes glinting and making Aido's heart pound and break.
"What?" Aido knew that he was being a dumb person by asking the same question.
"I'VE HAD ENOUGH! IF YOU'RE DONE WITH ME! JUST BE DONE WITH ME!" Zero continued, his hands clenched into hoping his eyes won't betray him and let tears fell.
"Zero, honey." Aido comforted. "I don't understand."
"OF COURSE, YOU WOULDN'T!" Zero slashed out, hitting Aido's chest repeatedly. "You don't want me anymore." Zero said in a soft voice, making Aido embrace him.
"Why would you think that?"
"You were not paying attention to me and you keep on dragging me like I'm just a nobody!" By now, Aido could already hear sobbing making him feel guilty that he reduced his confident, beautiful and hard-headed silverette of his to a crying mess. Aido wanted to just smack himself for being ignorant of his actions. Zero must have misinterpreted his actions back then.
Zero berated himself, angry that his eyes had betray him as he cling himself to Aido who continued to soothe him with his gentle caress. As he took the chance to look at Aido's face because he cushioned himself to Aido's chest while he was crying he found his chin being held by Aido's hand.
Heart beating fast he found himself lost in that hypnotic blue eyes. "Shh, I'm sorry. It's not you. It's just there are some people who kept on butting in and wanting to ruin this." Aido explained. "In the end, I'm the one who almost ruin it because of my ignorance. Please, forgive me." He let out a smile and he was rewarded with a shove and a pout from his silver haired lover.
"Whatever you have in mind for our date, better be worth it. Or I swear I will goddamn throttle you to the next century!" Zero growled, and Aido couldn't help but gulped at his lover's intensity. With a chuckle he nodded as an answer.
"But at least, I know now that you can't live without me!" Aido smirked, the look on his face was enough to make Zero blush and let out an indignant yelp.
"As if! Where the hell are we going anyway? And what do you mean by some people?" Zero questioned, avoiding the subject at hand.
Aido sneered, far too happy to take heed of Zero's embarrassment. He was about to tease his silver haired lover when—
"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
"Is that Senri-kun!"
"Kya, he's so dreamy in person!"
"Doki, doki, my heart is pounding. He's even more handsome in person rather than in the magazines!"
"Crap!" Aido cursed, which instantly got Zero's attention for never in his life did he heard the noble vampire curse. Curious at his lover's reaction Zero turned and saw Senri with Rima strolling near the food stands yet the models still hadn't seen them since both was busy texting on their phones.
Seeing that, insecurity was bubbling up to Zero. With sad lilac eyes he turned his gaze back to his lover. Who was starting another round of frantic fidgety.
"Are you so embarrassed to be seen with me? To the point you're running away from our friends?"
Aido stopped fidgeting and look at Zero dead in the eye. "No." he quickly answered much to Zero's joy. "Never think that. If it were me I would have shouted my love for you."
"Then why?"
Aido took hold of Zero's shoulders while fixating Zero with a loving gaze. "Don't you get it?"
"Huh?" Zero was baffled by all this and he found himself feeling hot as his cheeks was adorned with redness as Aido suddenly pulled him into the noble's embrace. The Blonde vampire aristocrat's breath just a few miles away from his reddened ear.
I want you all to myself. And our "friends" as you put it are making it all the more hard for us to be alone. Aido whispered, his voice resonating into Zero's ear with such sinful lyrical sound that Zero almost wanted to just jump Aido then and there.
"Now," Aido started as he released Zero from his hold and interlocked their hands again. "Can you just trust me on this one?" he asked with a bright smile.
Zero too hypnotized, by what Aido just did, nodded his cheeks still tinted with that ever-present blush that was just adorable.
"Well then, let's go." Aido encouraged, as Zero now willingly let him take the lead to the fireworks spot.
:*:*:*:*:
"Hmm. That's weird." Senri commented, his eyes finally leaving his phone as he pocketed it in his pants.
"What is?" Rima asked, while putting her phone as well in her clutch bag.
"I was sure, that I saw Zero here." Senri answered, it was the sole reason why he head to the food stands much to Rima's annoyance.
"So, that's why." Rima coldly answered and it didn't take a genius for Senri to know that she was irritated. "We better go, we stand out too much." The lovely orange pig-tailed haired noble vampress suggested, her eyes scanning their surroundings which was quickly being engulfed by their enormous fanbase.
"I'll pass, I want to see for myself if the person I just saw was Zero." Senri insisted, not wanting to give up the hunt for that hot silver haired hunter who he wanted as well.
He was about to leave Rima there when the said girl took hold of his shirt's collar and with no effort pulled him back to her.
"That was not a request, it was an order." Rima deadpanned, a stress mark evident on her head. "The last thing I want is my lovesick co-model trying to find a non-existent hunter who I'm sure is not here."
"But—" Senri tried reasoned out but was shut down quickly by Rima's icy gaze.
"Did you know I have a very important date, with a very important and precious girl but I had to cancel it because you texted me that we have a photoshoot here." Rima darkly admonished. Senri was about to talk back but Rima did not let him. "That's why I have to scrambled up myself to win back her favor because what I just cancelled was supposed to be our first anniversary as a couple. Get that Senri? Our freaking first!"
Being at the presence of a very pissed Rima just made Senri lose his case and followed Rima's orders.
As they were going back to the car that got them to the Festival. Senri noticed Rima furiously typing away in her phone. Then her phone suddenly rang, making Rima quickly answer it.
"Hey, baby. The photoshoot was cancelled. I was about to text you about it." Rima said coupled with a glare to Senri who just shrugged.
So, that means we could still celebrate? Senri could hear Ruka on the other line.
"Of course, this our first anniversary! And I much prefer my lovely girlfriend's company." Rima replied, she waited for some time for Ruka's answer yet she inwardly smirked knowing by now Ruka was probably blushing like no tomorrow on the other side.
She heard a sweet sigh on the other line and found herself being aroused just by it.
Hurry back. I'm waiting in our condo. Ruka's voice was tinged with lust and no doubt Rima got the message behind it.
When Ruka hang up, Rima wasted no time in dragging Senri in the car and instructing their driver to get them back to their condos. She wanted to absolutely please her lover and no one even this lovesick lover boy co-model of hers was going to stop her.
:*:*:*:*:
Meanwhile Takuma….
Harsh breaths came out of the cheerful -more like haggard- Ichijou Takuma who had been running nonstop as he pushed on, wanting to find Aido and Zero who he was sure now was together.
"Where could they be?" he whispered, as he tried to find them through the crowd that is proving to become a nuisance to his goal. Still being optimistic he continued onward.
:*:*:*:*:
Meanwhile Kain…
*MUNCH* *MUNCH* *MUNCH*
"This is such a delicious crepe!" Kain complimented as he continued to gobble the food. Pleased and enjoying his time at the Festival. Completely oblivious by what is happening around his surroundings.
:*:*:*:*:
"We're almost there!" Aido announced with elation gazing back at Zero who was smiling at Aido's energy.
As they finally reached their destination a beautiful spot near the lake. Zero was perplexed as he saw no one there.
"Umm, Hana. No one here." Zero pointed out and Aido just smiled back.
"Yes, it's supposed to be that way." Aido confirmed as he turns to look at his watch any minute now…
"Ichi! Look! Is that Aido and Zero." Came Yuki's bubbly shout as her arm was latched onto her boyfriend who was Zero's younger twin.
Ichiru chuckled ruffling the pureblood's hair. "Silly, that's impossible. Onii-chan would never go to this festival he's far too busy for that."
"But look it's them!" Yuki insisted, making Aido start fidgeting again.
"Come on, let's run." Aido heard Zero whispered to him, making him turn to his lover.
"Huh?"
Zero smiled at Aido's confused face. "You don't want to them to spoil our date, right?"
"Yes, but—" Aido argued, his eyes glued to his watch.
Damn it! Just minute left and this duo came.
Taking the initiative, Zero got them out of that clearing while all the way Aido was whining about the missed chance he had to plan all over again!
"Ichi! They're leaving look at them already!" Yuki forced, as she made Ichiru turn only that it was already too late as her suspected people had left.
"And what am I supposed to look at now?" Ichiru asked, the mirth clear on his lilac eyes.
Yuki puffed out and pinched Ichiru's side making Ichiru let out his laugh.
"Stop laughing!" Yuki chastised, then suddenly remembered something. "Wait? Ichi. Why did you bring me here anyway?"
That question alone, got the younger Kiryu twin to halt his laugh and gulp. The time was now, he was already taking out the ring box out of his pocket. "You see, Yuki I—" he started praying he won't be tongue tied, he was preparing himself for this moment for a while now.
I hope she says yes…
*BOOM!* *SPARK!* *BOOM!*
Thousands of fireworks suddenly sprang up and donned the the night sky with their assortment of colorful flashes. And Ichiru knew he had missed the opportunity to ask Yuki a very important question since his girlfriend was now immersed at their colors.
Who the hell would start a firework display on a freaking Lantern Festival anyway! Ichiru thought angry at missing his moment. He sighed and was shocked at the blatant elation on Yuki's face.
Suddenly, Yuki had pounced him, thanks to his hunter genes he was able to balance them as he encircled Yuki's form while Yuki giggled, her cheeks reddening and sienna eyes brighter than the fireworks. Puzzled by Yuki's reaction, Ichiru look at the fireworks and found himself immensely thanking Kami for the fireworks had just sparkled a message and it was:
WILL YOU MARRY ME? MY LOVE?
Reading that he released Yuki from his embrace and watched us Yuki bounced with glee then embraced him again.
"Yes, of course. Yes! A thousand times yes!" Yuki exclaimed burying herself in Ichiru's chest. Ichiru chuckled then took hold of Yuki's shoulders.
"Thank you for the answer my lady." Ichiru announced with a laugh. "But still I have to do this the proper way." With that Yuki watched with joyful eyes as Ichiru knelt with one knee his arms outstretched where a ring box was on top of his hand. In a flash, he opened the box revealing a gold ring with a ruby as its gem. "Princess Yuki, I know I may not be able to give you a life that a princess deserves. And all that this hunter could offer would be his warmth, his devotion and his love for you. So, will you still marry this hunter, your highness?"
"Idiot, I would still marry you even if you were the lowest of the peasants. As long as it is you." Yuki answered. Hearing that filled Ichiru immense joy and he quickly encased the ring to Yuki's ring finger which Yuki had already outstretched to him.
There was no need for hesitation, the moment Ichiru stood. The couple basked themselves in their love as they shared a kiss. The ring shining a totem of the couple's love.
Too immersed with each other, they didn't notice a certain pureblood whose garnet eyes shone with glee. Kaname was happy for his sister and with that he let the couple be and stop his insanely sister complex stalking finally relieved that it wasn't a dangerous person Yuki was meeting.
:*:*:*:*:
While another proposal was successful the other planned proposal was a fiasco. Aido whined and felt the need to pull his hair out as his plan failed. Now, how would he be able to propose.
Come on think! Think!
Multitudes of neutrons bound themselves together as electric pulses surged and made connections revealing a grand idea.
Lanterns! Of course, it's a lantern festival! That's my savior!
With that in mind, Aido ran with Zero who just let him be. Thinking that Yuki and Ichiru would still be unto them.
As he ran to the Lantern site he saw many people and tourist frolicking about. And wishing lantern on every person with their written wish on it. His eyes scanned for any remaining lanterns and found one that was still being advertise by the seller.
"Only one remaining wishing lantern, buy and make your wish come true!"
"Hon, stay here I'm just gonna go get something." Aido requested, Zero nodded in agreement for the hunter was too busy admiring the colorful lanterns lingering about.
With determination, Aido made a beeline to the Lantern Seller. When he finally touch it and made a move to buy it was caught as well by a masculine man with tobacco in his mouth.
"Beat it, kid. I'm buying this" the gruff man demanded harshly. Feeling confident of getting the lantern after all his competition was just a puny one.
How wrong he is…
Aido left there with a smile as he held the lantern, a smile on his face as he departed from the scene the gruff man now crouching with his hands covering his head his form shaking as he finds himself to be the only one stuck on a blizzard in the middle of the night, the people around him thinking it was just a show and even clapping at his performance.
Seeing Aido, Zero head to Aido's side and together they head to the place where all the other festival comers was preparing the lanterns for its launch to the sky. As the couple worked together in preparing the lantern. Aido scribbled a wish on it using the brush provided, a few moments Zero exactly did the same thing on the other side.
As they both held the lighted lantern on its paper on either side. Zero at the left and Aido on the right.
"I hope your wish come true." Zero sincerely, said lilac eyes shining while gazing at Aido's blue eyes.
"Only you could make my wish come true, Zero." Zero frowned at Aido's words but he couldn't spend time contemplating on it as the people start their countdown.
"Everyone! In three, two, one! Release!" the people cheered as simultaneously they released the lanterns.
The night sky was suddenly brightened by its golden glow as the lanterns sprung up and designed it with such brilliance.
Zero's eyes were focused on their lantern wanting to read Aido's wish, his lover's words were too hard to ignore and he wanted to know what Aido meant. His heart stilled and was suddenly rejuvenated to life with fast pumps as he finally saw the wish Aido engraved.
I wish that Zero would say yes to marrying me.
With wide bright lilac eyes, he turned to Aido who was already holding the lilac ring box and was just waiting for his answer. Aido's blue eyes glinting with sincerity and love that shook Zero to the core and made his heart almost jumped of its ribcage.
Aido felt sweat accumulating on his forehead as he nervously waited for Zero's answer.
"NO." Hearing that Aido felf like he would die and cold much colder than his own ice powers. Did Zero reject him? Feeling disheartened and beat, his form slouched and eyes sorrowful.
"Ah, I see." Aido continued, his voice gloomy.
"No, would be the last thing I would answer to your question." Zero continued and smiled as with that sentence of his, Aido instantly regained hope and his blue eyes shone with such elation that it could not compare to the lanterns.
"Does that mean?" Aido had to ask, feeling the need to make sure he wasn't hallucinating and dreaming.
Zero tsked then edge close to Aido. With fast reflexes he took the lilac box opened it and took the ring then took Aido's hand and put the ring on Aido's palm. Closing unto Aido, he whispered with such a coy voice. "Put the ring on my ring finger and be discreet about it, you made a proposal with all these people around."
"I know it was supposed to be at the clear—" Aido reasoned, only to be shushed by Zero.
"Put the ring on, now."
Aido didn't need to be told twice, he wasn't going to let Zero get away from him. With that in mind he put the ring on Zero's ring finger. It clearly matched the silverette's pale skin and his unique eyes. Discreetly he placed a chaste kiss on Zero's knuckles and gazed lovingly at the hunter.
"Don't look at me like that you're creeping me out!" Zero berated, blushing as he did so.
"I'm just happy. You're stuck with me now, Zero." Aido announced and held on tight to Zero's hand which is now interlocked with his. The hand that has the ring embrace on it.
As the Festival had ended the couple go on their way. They went in nervous and frantic but got out excited and elated.
Aido gaze at their interlocked hands, his eyes fixated on the ring now on Zero's ring finger.
"Look at that Aido." Zero implored, to which Aido did and there Aido's heart skipped a beat as he saw the lantern they released trailing closer to land and with his vampric vision he saw Zero's wish.
I wish to be with Aido forever…
"Just like you said- "Zero started that prompted Aido's attention to him. "that I'm the only one that could make your wish come true." Lilac eyes stared directly at baby blue ones with so much adoration and love that it sent Aido into such a joyful frenzy. "You are also the one who could make my wish come true as well, Hana."
Smiling to each other, their date was ended in sweet kiss that shall forever embody the beginning of their love. That also begun with a swift proposal.
OMAKE:
The festival had ended leaving Takuma tired and beat as he sighed and sat on the bench. Watching the people heading to their homes he felt bummed on the whole thing. He never did get to find Aido or even Zero. With another heavy sigh, he let out a breath and fixated his gaze on the night sky that was still filled with the lanterns.
"Takuma?" he heard a voice called to him. As reality set in he was at the presence of their Lord and King Kaname Kuran. Seeing their leader, he instantly stood and made a formal bow as a sign of his respect.
"Kaname-sama, you were at the festival too?"
"Yes, I just wanted to enjoy the festival." More like stalk my sister and see if her date went well. Kaname answered, the other thought silenced and only on his mind. "How about you?"
"I was just following a suspicion of mine, turns out I couldn't find Zero anywhere." Takuma revealed, no point hiding it anyway he failed in even doing that.
"Zero? I think you must have seen Ichiru he was at the festival with Yuki." Kaname informed and immediately regretted it as he saw the smirk on Takuma's face knowing that Takuma had figured it out why he was at the festival.
"I see, the seller must have gotten it wrong." Takuma replied, his smirk still in place much to Kaname's awkwardness.
"Takuma and Kaname-sama? You two are here as well?" Kain asked, perplexed as he found the two.
Seeing an excuse to change the embarrassing topic and of his actions. Kaname coughed and let out a small smile. "Well then, the night is still young. What do you two say for a little drink at this bar that I know?" Kaname invited.
The two nobles look at each other and nodded. Thinking that this night calls for a drink. With that they head to the bar. Takuma calling Senri along the way and inviting the other as well. Who instantly agreed to their plans not wanting to become a third wheel to an obvious Yuri pairing.
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"Hey, hon?" Aido inquired.
"Hmm."
"How about we head to this bar that I know, they serve some nice drinks there. What do you say? You know, just to celebrate this engagement of ours." Aido implored, for a moment Zero contemplated on it. Thinking there would be no harm about it he agreed. After all two shots or three won't be troublesome right?
They entered the bar and came face to face with four unique and handsome vampires who know them very well.
"My, my, my you two out for a drink as well huh?" Takuma
"Interesting." Kaname
"Long night, Zero?" Kain
"At least you're here." Senri
At that very moment, Aido regretted ever suggesting that the two of them should drink just to celebrate their engagement.
AN: I think we all have a pretty vague idea what comes next. References of it on Zero's baby chapter.
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