A/N: Hello people. Sorry. I had planned to finish this chapter earlier (like many days ago) except I ended up getting sick, and missing an important group meeting for school. So between trying to get better and making up school work, I was unable to find the time sooner. Sorry :(
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Warnings: Bad language, sick author :')
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Chapter 3
Ichiru watched the awkward reunion with amusement. Zero had mastered hiding his emotions, but Ichiru could see right through him. He could see the way Zero bit the inside of his cheek, and shifted his weight to another foot every minute or so. Ichiru had to hold back a giggle. Zero was so~ nervous standing in front of a shocked Kaname.
Ichiru had found out about Zero's little crush after the first year of living together. Zero hadn't even noticed his own crush at the time, so when Ichiru asked how long he had been crushing on the pureblood Zero spluttered and blushed asking where Ichiru had gotten that idea. Ichiru was surprised Zero hadn't noticed his own crush, but in the end Ichiru finding a new way to tease Zero.
Ichiru personally thought Zero was too cute standing in front of his crush nervous as could be. Zero was almost never nervous usually, and this change was simply adorable.
"Zero?" Kaname blinked and tilted his head slightly. "Is that really you?"
Zero nodded. Kaname quickly overcame his shock and smiled to cover his anxiousness.
"I've missed you, Zero. It has been a while."
"Yeah."
Ichiru stood there watching his brother in amusement when a shrill shriek cut through the air. Everyone stared at Cross.
"Toga! What happened to your eyes? Why is there an eyepatch over that one? You only have one eyeball?!" Cross attempted to remove Yagari's eyepatch as everyone, except Kaname and Cross, stiffened at the questions.
Ichiru quickly glanced sideways towards Zero. Zero was rigid. Ichiru could feel worry for his poor brother. Zero still blamed himself for the accident. Ichiru went over to Zero and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.
Zero didn't move an inch. No one seemed to even be breathing. Yagari cleared his throat.
"It was just an accident, Kaien. Nothing to worry your little head over." Yagari patted Cross's head. "Just a rogue vampire that got the drop on me. It's dead now so we have got nothing to worry about."
The tension in the room was still thick in the air. Kaname looked back over to the now stiff Zero. Obviously, Zero blamed the 'accident' on himself, though Kaname was pretty certain that was not the case.
"Ah, Zero, we need to get your things moved to the Moon dorms. Everyone is eager to meet you again." Zero seemed to deflate a bit at that. He swiftly turned around headed towards Yagari's car to retrieve his belongings.
Kaname looked over to Ichiru questioningly, but Ichiru shrugged it off. It was Zero's story to tell if he wished.
"Oi!" Ichiru exclaimed abruptly. "Which dorm am I staying in?"
Kaname blinked in surprise.
"You have decided to join Cross Academy as well?" Ichiru huffed and pouted a bit.
"Of course I am! You were the one who offered for me to join when I came of age in the first place! Did you really think I wasn't going to want to be here with my brother?!" Ichiru was a bit pissed to say the least.
Yagari clucked his tongue.
"Damn. I was hoping you had forgotten that offer." Yagari grumbled. "Why would you even want to stay in a school infested with leeches anyway?"
Cross looked offended. Tears were starting to form in the corner of his eyes.
"Toga! Weren't you insisting to teach in this leech infested school?!"
"Oi, Oi! That was only because I wanted to be sure I could look after my boys, and keep them as far away from the bloodsuckers as I could!" Cross and Ichiru glared at Yagari.
"Zero and I are old enough to look after ourselves!"
"How dare you say such dastardly thing about my children?!"
An all-out war was forming between the three, and Kaname wanted nothing to do with it.
"Uhm, Cross, I am going to escort Zero to the Moon dorms. Let me know when you three have settled this, alright?" Without waiting for a response, Kaname left the office. How on earth did he become acquainted with such people?
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Zero felt nostalgic being back at Cross Academy. He had missed feeling somewhat safe on these grounds. Zero hiked his duffel bag onto his shoulder and headed off towards the stables. He had especially missed Lily, the horse that only he could ride. Lily had always comforted him, and seemed to understand him more than anyone else.
Zero had promised himself that as soon as he returned to Cross Academy he would pay her a visit, and now was as good a time as any. Knowing Ichiru and Yagari, they were caught up in a fight about Ichiru staying in a vampire infested school. Those two could go at it for hours. Both were too stubborn to surrender quickly. Zero figured a little detour couldn't hurt. Zero had plenty of time to visit his favorite girl.
As soon as Zero arrived at the stables, he went straight to Lily's stall. The white horse inside whinnied at him. Zero smiled a little.
"Hello, Lily. I'm sorry I have been gone so long." Lily nuzzled Zero's shoulder affectionately. "I am glad you still remember me."
Lily snorted and playfully nipped him. Zero dropped his bag, and left briefly to get a brush. When he returned, he opened the stall to allow himself inside, and began to brush Lily. The horse looked pretty content having Zero with her again. Zero and Lily fell back into their old pattern. Zero brushed Lily and got lost in his own thoughts while Lily watched over him and enjoyed the attention.
Zero had hoped he would be able to fit in again after being gone so long. Lily so far had accepted him, even though years have passed, and he had changed. Zero could only hope the Night class would accept him as well. He already knew Aidou and Ruka probably won't, but he was strong enough now to protect himself from their childish pranks. Zero was more worried about the friends he had made in the Night class.
After seeing Kaname's reaction, Zero wasn't exactly in high spirits. The reunion was awkward, and Zero wasn't sure of Kaname's thoughts about his change. For all he knew, Kaname hated who Zero had become in the rough four years he had to endure. Of course, it didn't help that they hadn't communicated much in that time frame.
Zero would have to restart his relationship with Kaname from scratch. Hopefully, the both of them would still get along, but it was going to be tough. Especially since Zero had a crush on Kaname.
Zero blushed at the thought. He was still getting used to the idea of having feelings for the pureblood. If only Ichiru hadn't made him realize his own feelings. Then he wouldn't be having as much trouble as he was talking with Kaname. It was one of the reasons Zero had started to write fewer and fewer letters to Kaname during training. Zero just didn't know what to say anymore. He didn't want Kaname to know that he, a guy, had a crush on him, also a guy not to mention Zero's savior.
Zero sighed. Things were going to be interesting around here. That's for sure.
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Kaname watched from a distance the reunion of Zero and his horse. Zero seemed to be the same as he was maybe a bit calmer more stoic, but Kaname also knew that he hadn't really had the chance to see for certain how much Zero had changed.
Kaname approached the stables slowly so he wouldn't startle the horses. Zero was deep in thought, and didn't seem to notice the horses getting nervous. Kaname stood by the doors to the stable. If he went any closer the horses would panic. Animals and vampires did not mix well together.
Kaname cleared his throat loudly, and jolted Zero from his thoughts. Zero looked wide eyed to where Kaname was standing.
"What are you doing here?!" Zero exclaimed more forcefully than he had intended. Kaname narrowed his eyes slightly at the disrespectful tone. This new Zero was going to be a handful. Kaname could tell that right then.
"I was going to ask you the same question seems how you were supposed to be going to the Moon dorms to unpack your things." Zero refused to flinch, and glared at Kaname. Oh how Zero despised being ordered around.
"Well, excuse me, your highness. I didn't think taking a few minutes to see an old friend was earth shattering." Zero didn't care who Kaname was, he'd be damned if he was going to let other people control his life. "I am not a child. I am able to make my own decisions. And I decided to keep my promise to an old friend. Now if you excuse me I am going to go see if Ichiru and Yagari are finished fighting."
Zero patted Lily one last time before putting his brush away, grabbing his duffel bag, and heading back to the chairman's office.
Kaname stood there frozen for a second. He was only teasing Zero, but Zero seemed to have taken it the wrong way. He hadn't expected Zero to verbally lash out at him. Kaname ran a hand through his hair. Kaname didn't really know what to expect from Zero anymore. He was going to have to start over with Zero from the beginning and act like they had never really met before.
Kaname ran after Zero. He couldn't start over if Zero already hated him.
A/N: I apologize again people. I am still sick, and thinking straight is difficult at this point. I hope this chapter wasn't completely awful and disappointing.
Big thanks to all of my supporters! Reviewers/followers/favoriters! I love you guys!
To my reviewers:
Unfortunately I am not going to reply to individual reviewers in this chapter. I do read every single one, and I wish I could reply to them all, but again I am sick and don't have enough energy to write to all of you. :(
(I figured you guys would prefer having the chapter out sooner than waiting for me to try to make decent replies to the reviews while I'm sick)
Please forgive me, and keep reviewing! I love reading your comments!
Question: Should Ichiru be in the Day class or Night class? I can't decide so I am asking for you guys to suggest something. Please!
Review please! I would like to know how bad/good this chapter is. I am really nervous about it…
