-All right, next chapert! Yay, hope you guys like this one and please don't worry there is lemon to come! I have a whole bunch of stuff going on this week and may not get to putting up chapter 3 until after school starts. Again I hope you enjoy, please review and favorite!-
~Chapter 2~
November 24
Ran sat quietly on the couch in Kaname's room while the other made two glasses of water dropping a few tablets into them. "So… that's what happened," Kaname questioned as he sipped lightly at his drink. Ran didn't touch his, rather he set it down and looked up at Kaname, "yes Kaname-sama… and that's why I'm like this." Kaname nodded and looked to the side, "you had better be more careful if you don't want anyone to know too soon." Ran nodded lightly gripping the knees of his pants, lucky for him Kaname had a few spare uniforms and allowed the other to borrow it for now. "I am curious though, what was your first impression of Cross Academy," Kaname asked as he finished with his drink. "It was quite interesting," Ran said finally deciding it best to drink and picked his glass up, "Yuuki-chan is more beautiful than I expected and nice. Master Cross was what I expected. The only person who baffles me is Zero Kiryu." Kaname nodded, 'well of course Zero would. Honestly he is so stubbornly cute at times…. Wait… what?' The vampire's face turned into a frown as he stared off into space while Ran pretended not to take any notice of it. "I am curious to Kaname-sama," Ran said grabbing the attention of said vampire, "when do you plan on telling Yuuki-sama?" Kaname's expression turned hard making Ran flinch, "sorry, forget I asked." "I have not told Yuuki-chan yet because it's not the right time and I believe that there is no need as of yet," Kaname stated calmly receiving a quick nod from Ran. "Shall we go back to class now?" Kaname asked as he stood up. "Just let me change back," Ran said as he paused to concentrate. "Okay," Nao sighed back in her uniform, "let's go!"
Zero sighed as he sat under his favorite tree looking up at the sky through sad eyes. This had been happening a lot, him finding himself alone near the end of his patrol thinking of things that he would rather not; or rather were quite forbidden. 'Why him!,' he practically screamed in his mind as he glared up at the moon as it hung low in the sky. Zero had been thinking like this for nearly a week driving him crazy and the source of his insanity just happened to pass by an open window. Zero glared at non other than Kuran Kaname before the other disappeared from sight with the new student Nao. 'Why is he so aggravating?' the hunter asked himself as he turned his attention back up to the stars. This had been going on for a week now with Zero trying to figure out what it was about Kaname that made the other seem to always get under his skin. Zero then smiled remembering the conversation he and Yuuki shared about two weeks before about his confusion.
"You must really like Kaname-sama now a days Zero-kun," Yuuki giggled as they were eating lunch together for the first time in months. Zero nearly choked on his food and shot a light glare in Yuuki's direction. "Oh come on Zero, we both know that you have a weird way of showing affection," the girl smiled munching on her rice. "And how is that," Zero sighed waiting to take another bit of his food less he gag it back. "Well let's see," Yuuki said getting her thoughts in order, "well…you always pick on me or rub your knuckles roughly on my temples when your annoyed with me, but I know that you still love me because you're my best friend Zero-kun." Zero paused to think about that and the girl had a good point. He continued eating for about five minutes as Yuuki's words started to sink in before he bolted out of the room and to his favorite spot where he was currently now…
Zero sighed, the hardest thing for him was to actually admit that he liked Kaname now the other challenge was did he tell him? He almost laughed at the absudedy of the thought as he leaned back against the tree, 'he'd never go for it… Besides he doesn't need someone like me.. a worthless soon to be level E when he had his pick of the Night Class.' Zero sighed again and decided to call it a night. He got up and brushed himself off before heading to his dorm for the night.
Kaname sighed as he looked up from his book to see Aido talking Nao's ears off while Kain and Ruka tried their best to ignore him as well. He looked out the window again for probably the hundredth time of that night just to catch a glimpse of silver walking back to his dorms. Of all people that he started falling for he was glad it was the strong headed Kiryu. The teen had held Kaname's interest from when he had first saw him. The play of his emotions, they way he carried himself, they way he fought the inevitable, all of it had caught Kaname's attention and now he was at the dilemma of telling the other male. For once Kaname was afraid, he was afraid of the rejection that he thought was inevitable, but he had to try and at least tell Zero how he felt. Kaname didn't even notice that Nao was standing next to him till she lightly touched his arm. He looked down at her with a questioning look as she smiled up at him. "Kaname-sama, may I speak with you in private for a moment," she asked taking a light step back from him. Kaname nodded and followed Nao to the nearest empty classroom before he relaxed a little, "what is it you wish to talk about Nao-chan?" Nao smiled, "oh come on I'm not stupid. Who is this lucky person that you keep looking out for," she asked as she sat down on top of one of the desk. Kaname nearly faltered as he stared at his old friend, "what ever do you mean Nao-chan?" Nao sighed, "Kaname-kun, I've known you for a long time and know for a fact that you've never really liked someone. But it seems that you're looking for someone. If not for relationship purposes what else could it be?" Nao had a good point and Kaname felt it easier just to tell his best friend. "Yes, I like someone, but I don't know if they will return the favor," Kaname said as he leaned against the door. "You mean him right," Nao asked and smiled at the stunned look on Kaname's face. Kaname shook his head at his friend and smiled, "that little power of yours never cieses to amaze me Nao-chan." Nao giggled and hopped off the desk, "I know Kaname-kun, but you know I can't help myself sometimes. It really fun to read people and help them out." Kaname blinked for a moment before realizing what Nao was talking about, "you mean that you would help me find out if Zero liked me or not?" Nao grinned and nodded, "of course Kaname-kun. You my friend and plus I kind of owe you one for earlier." She nervously stratched the back of her neck when something caught here eye out of the window. "Is that him," she asked noticing the silver haired male walking threw a clearing in the woods. Kaname stood next to Nao and looked to where she pointed, "yes…" Nao smiled, "Zero Kiryu… I honestly have to say excellent choice on that one Kaname-kun." Kaname looked at his friend in disbelief, "you really mean that?" She nodded, "Kaname, your like a brother to me and I wouldn't want that to change," Nao looked back down at Zero, "besides if this really works out I may have a way to stop him from falling to a level E." Again, Kaname was surprised at Nao and was about to ask how it was possible that she could do such a thing when she gave him a look that told him to hold his toung. "It comes with a price and Zero alone has to make it other wise he will drop to a level E," she spoke calmly as she took her eyes off Kaname and looked at Zero, "he would loose his humanity and join us in the everlasting night." Kaname was about to say something when Nao cut him off again. "But first things first, we need to make sure he likes you," Nao smiled and started for the door, "I'll be back soon Kaname. You should head back to class." Kaname was about to protest when Nao was already gone, 'Just please don't tell him out right,' he begged her silently in his mind as he headed to class for the third time that night.
A light noise in the bushes startled the vampire hunter as he pulled out Bloody Rose pointing it in the direction of the disturbance. "Come out, I know your there," Zero growled not wanting to deal with anyone from the Night Class at this point. "Easy Zero-kun, I mean no harm," Nao walked out her hands up in surrender with a small smile on her face. "What are you doing out here," Zero sighed lowering his weapon as he lightly glared at the other. "I was looking for Yuuki-chan. She said if I needed anything I could go talk to her and I figured you knew where she was so…..," she shrugged and let her arms fall as she walked over to Zero. Zero sighed feeling himself relax a little as he ran his hand through his hair, 'wait,' he pointed Blood Rose back at Nao who's forehead rested against the barrel of the anti-vampire weapon. "What ever you're doing to me stop it," Zero growled as the vampire gulped. "S~sorry… I thought you looked a little tense so I thought it might help if I relaxed you…," Nao said quietly and looked at the ground, "do you hate all vampires or just me Zero-kun?" The male blinked unsure of how to answer that question before lowering his weapon, "I have a few reasons to hate vampires. There's only one imparticular that I hated, but you know old habits are hard to kick." Nao nodded in understanding and offered a small smiled, "do you mind taking me to Yuuki-chan then?" Zero shook his head and motioned for her to follow, "no more funny business though." "Scouts honor," Nao giggled and followed Zero quietly.
After a few minutes of silence Nao decided it was time to start her little plan, "so… what started to make you change your mind about hating vampires?" Zero's mind first went to the fact that he him self was partially one of them, but that wasn't it. He thought about Kaname and quickly shook his head, "I'm not really sure." Nao notice the little shake and smiled, "do you like someone Zero-kun?" The hunter nearly faltered in his steps, 'how could she tell? Did she already know? Was this another trick?' Nao giggled, "just kidding Zero-kun," she smirked to herself, 'bingo!' She looked up to see Yuuki come into view, "Yuuki-chan!"
Yuuki looked up to see Zero walking Nao over to her, "hello Nao-chan, Zero-kun. Is there something wrong?" She was worried that Zero had done something as she quickly walked up to them. "Oh nothings wrong," Nao smiled and stepped to stand next to Yuuki, "I just wanted to talk for a minute." She looked up at Zero smiling again, "thank you for helping me find Yuuki-chan, Zero-kun." Zero made a nonchalant noise and walked off in the direction of his dorm. "What is it Nao-chan?" Yuuki asked curiously as the two of them continued on the route that she was previously on. "I was wondering if you knew anything about Zero-kun liking someone in the Night Class… particularly Kaname-sama," Nao asked with a light smile on her face. Yuuki paused to glance at Nao, "you kidding me and Sayori have a bet going on to see who will confess first." Nao gave Yuuki an excited look and giggled, "really!… Wait, who's Sayori?" Yuuki smiled, "my room mate… maybe one day you can meet her." Nao nodded, "that would be nice Yuuki-chan… Honestly I wish we could live in harmony with our human counterparts knowing what we were." Yuuki nodded, "I trust Sayori, but it's against the rules of the school." "Not to mention I think Master Cross would have a heart attack," Nao commented as they turned a corner.
"I would have a heart attack about what," came the cheerful voice of Master Cross. Nao looked and giggled, "oh, just the fact that I wish to meet Yuuki's room mate because the three of us have a similar debate on something." Cross thought about this a minute as he looked at the two, "well… I could allow it just this once. After all I am trying to bridge the gap of our two species. But you both have to promise to be extra careful," he said sternly. Yuuki and Nao nodded in unison before hurrying off to Yuuki's dorm.
Nao squealed lightly, "I'm soooooo excited! I get to meet a human who doesn't know about us," she giggled and hugged Yuuki. "Yes, but you have to be careful. Sayori is very sharp even if she won't admit it," she said as she opened her dorm room and walked in. "Sayori, I'm back and I brought a friend," she called lightly to the dim litted room. Sayori was sitting on the bed, as she looked from her book her eyes traveled to Yuuki and then to Nao. "Why is there a Night Classman here," she asked setting her book down. Nao smiled at her, "we ran into Mast Cross while we were on a hot topic and I begged him to allow me to come and discuss it with you and Yuuki-chan." Sayori's interest piqued as a smile crept onto her face, "what topic would this be?" "You guys are not talking about it till I can get changed," Yuuki huffed as she took her clothes into the bathroom. The two girls giggled and talked about their day as they waited for Yuuki to come back out. "All right," Yuuki sighed as she walked out and flopped onto her bed, "down to business." Sayori giggled, "so what were you two talking about," she asked as they sat in a small circle on Yuuki's bed. "Well I was talking about Zero and Kaname when Yuuki-chan told me about a bet you both have," Nao smiled as Sayori squealed. "Yes, someone else who sees it but us," she said happily high fiving Nao. "So what is the basics of this bet," Nao asked as she twirled on of her bangs. Yuuki giggled, "our bet is who is going to confess their feelings first and I said Zero." "I think Kaname will do it," Sayori said with a big grin on her face. "Well I agree with you Sayori," Nao smiled as if she knew something the girls didn't, which she did. "ooooo, someone's got a secret, Tell us," Yuuki pleaded as Sayori joined in giving Nao a big pout. "Okay, okay," Nao leaned in closer to the girls, "Kaname told me that he liked Zero and wanted me to find out for him so that he could confess to him." She smiled at Sayori punching her fist in the air with an "I knew it!" while Yuuki looked a little defeated.
Nao had an idea and giggled, "guys, to make this fair I'll spy on them to see who confesses first to see who wins the bet okay." They all agreed on it shaking each other's hand before Nao had to leave, "I'll see you another time Sayori. It was really nice meeting you!" Nao smirked as she walked back to the Night Class dorms knowing full and well that class was over while she thought of what to say to Kaname about Zero.
While she was thinking though she ran into Ichijo with a light "oof" "I'm sorry I wasn't watching where I was going." Ichijo smiled, "It's no problem Nao-chan and by the way my name is Ichijo. Kaname-sama asked me to fetch for you, is everything all right?" Nao nodded, "yes, thank you for asking Ichijo-kun." She followed the blonde to Kaname's quarters, "I have to leave you now sorry, but I have plenty of work to do for Kaname-sama." Nao nodded, "I know how it is Ichijo-kun and don't worry I can find my way back to my room." When Ichijo was well out of sight she knocked on the door and walked in, "you wanted to see me Kaname-sama?"
Kaname looked up from his book and set it down on the coffee table next to the couch as he sat up. "Yes," he paused not sure how or what to ask Nao. She noticed and smiled as she walked over to sit down next to her friend, "yes to the fact that Zero-kun does seem to take an interest in you Kaname-sama." Kaname smiled but it quickly faded as he looked at the floor, "what should I do now?" Nao lightly pat Kaname's shoulder comfortingly, "don't worry. I know you'll find the answer. As for now I'm going to go to bed…..," she stood and looked back at Kaname, "I have my own room as requested, right?" Kaname nodded, "you will be able to rest tonight knowing that your secret is safe Nao-chan." She smiled and hugged Kaname quickly before heading to her room for the night. 'Thank goodness, huh, brother?' Ran smiled inside Nao's head, 'it is quite a relief sister… I'm sorry about earlier today. I hope I didn't mess anything up?' Nao smiled as she walked into her room and locked the door behind her, 'not to worry brother I know how much you hate loud noises and it was understandable. Now let me be okay.' All Nao got back was silence as her answer as she looked around the room. It was much like Kaname's, big and open, with a couch, a few tables, dresser, and a few other things decorating the room. She noticed a door, which was probably the bathroom and continued exploring. Nao noticed an outline in the bricks that seemed to be a door. Anyone else would have skipped right over it making it a perfect secret, 'hm, not bad Kaname.' She smiled and lightly pushed allowing the door to slide open easily and walked in to see a small staircase leading up. She followed it till she came to a nice little bedroom with a four-post bed that had red and black silk blankets on it, a few rugs scattered the floor. Nao looked at the walls, one was full of shelves as she thought of what she could put on them while the other had a small table and dresser to match. 'He really did think of everything…,' Nao smiled to herself as she walked back down and shut the secret entrance, 'Thank you Kaname-sama…'
A yawn breached her lips as she looked at the clock to see that it was nearly sunrise. With a sigh she clothes the curtains to the big windows that were behind the couch and then slipped into some pajamas before lying down on the couch. "This was defiantly an amazing day," she sighed before closing her eyes and dosing off to wait for the next day.
-Wow, a lot happened in this chapter. I hope it was long enough. ^^
Anyway the plot is thickenning and not to worry. I'll explain the Nao and Ran thing in later chapters, but for now I hope you enjoy and please give reviews! =3 -
