I don't do flashbacks so if you've forgotten what happened, check it again. Thanks to the people who've reviewed, it was good encouragement. If there's anything I can do to make my story better, let me know.
Zero awoke with a shock and sat up, momentarily disoriented. He looked around and took in his surroundings, slowly remembering where he was and the events of the previous night. But when had he fallen asleep? He couldn't remember that.
"So. You're awake."
Zero's head whipped to where the voice had come from.
"Oh…Kaname. I'm sorry. I-I didn't mean to-"
"Relax, Zero," he chuckled. "I put you in here. Do you not remember?"
Zero made like he was about to nod, 'yes' before shaking his head in a negative. Kaname nodded and sat on the edge of the bed Zero was in, brushing his bangs away from his eyes.
"Why were they chasing you?"
"I, um…" Zero mentally weighed what the consequences would be if he lied to Kaname.
"Stop thinking about lying to me."
"Stay out of my head!"
"Old habit. You know that."
"Ugh…Whatever, I guess I may as well tell you. Those guys chasing me were my…oof, my 'boyfriend's' hired help."
Kaname raised an eyebrow, "Boy…Friend. Hm, I didn't expect that."
"No, no, ya' see, he thinks he's my boyfriend. He, apparently, likes me and immediately figures I should like him back."
"Name."
"What?"
"What's his name?"
"Kanata Ciruelo. He worked with me in the Hunter's Association. He thinks I 'belong' to him. I can't get him to leave me alone! My God, I sound like a girl!"
Kaname chuckled again and Zero blushed, stuffing his face into a pillow. Why am I blushing! Bakayaro!*
"Heh, gomen*, Zero. But, it's hard to imagine you of all people, big, bad Zero, not being able to scare someone away."
"Well, I didn't exactly manage you, now did I? Besides, Kanata is stubborn as hell! He doesn't give up and he doesn't take 'no' as an answer."
"How old is he?"
"Same age as you. 22 years old, 2 years older than me."
Kaname swirled a lock of Zero's hair around his index finger while Zero fought himself not to lean into the deceivingly gentle touch. He knew how cruel Kaname could turn at the drop of a dime.
"What about the highlights?" Kaname questioned, referring to the many black streaks that riddled the younger's hair.
"Oh, those. They make me harder to distinguish to his helpers."
"You've gone to great lengths to avoid this man. Why is that? Zero-kun?"
"Uh,. Well, that is…I-" Zero was interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Kaname-sama, there is a man here requesting to speak with you," the muffled voice stated
Kaname lightly growled in slight annoyance, "I'll be there in a moment."
The brunette turned his attention back to the hunter, who shrugged and grinned.
A rare smile crossed Kaname's face as he lightly petted Zero's hair, "I'll be back in a few moments."
Zero watched Kaname as he crossed the room and walked out the door, leaving Zero alone. Kaname walked down the grand staircase of his home and greeted the man at the door. He had blonde hair and cold, hazel brown eyes.
"Can I help you?"
"My name is Kanata Ciruelo," Kaname's eyes narrowed a fraction. "I believe you've seen an associate of mine."
Well, that's it for this chapter. Here's a dictionary for the Japanese terms used.
Bakayaro*1=Dumbass.
Gomen*2=Sorry.
Til next time, peace out!