Chapter 3: Tour Guide

"This is my son, Kiryu Zero. Zero, this is Kiyouya Mia," Headmaster Cross beamed at Zero. Zero's lavender eyes scanned me suspiciously. "Hello," I said flatly. He just nodded once. "Zero! Daddy missed you!" Headmaster leapt for Zero, who easily moved aside and let the headmaster land on his back in the floor. "We're not really related," Zero snapped, running a hand through his silver locks. Hearing his voice sent shivers up my spine, and I managed to keep a cool composure.

'I'm a monster.' I heard the voice in my head. Surely that voice hadn't been Zero's...Reflected in his lavender eyes was the sadness that had echoed in his voice, and that revealed what I already knew. I had seen Zero in my visions. I felt a twinge of pity before I masked that emotion as usual.

"Such a stickler for details!" Headmaster waved off Zero's anger. He stood up and straightened his glasses, then turned to me. "Your uniform is on my desk. If you'll get changed please, Zero will show you all around Cross Academy!" Headmaster said, beaming at Zero. Zero crossed his arms again and leaned against the wall by the door, giving me a look that I took as 'Get your ass moving.' He wasn't very patient. I took the black uniform and went into the Headmaster's bathroom. The room was small and cozy, with red walls and a lacy shower curtain. This man seemed to be a big fan of decor, not that I had expected anything less from the Headmaster.

I changed and looked at myself in the mirror. The black blazer fit perfectly, as did the skirt and shoes. It was almost creepy how the Headmaster knew my exact size down to the socks. I came back into the Headmaster's office, where he was at his desk once again. "You look too adorable!" He said, leaning his head on his hands. "Zero, if you will," Headmaster motioned to the door. Zero opened it and motioned for me to leave, so I obliged and went out into the hallway.

The tour Zero gave me was sufficiently awkward. He didn't say much, nor did I. It didn't matter to me, as I was in my own world of thoughts anyway. Was he really the visions I was having? I doubted it. Zero seemed cold and distant, yet content being that way. The boy I had heard sounded lonely. I could never imagine Zero showing that level of emotion. Or any level of emotion. When the tour was finished, he showed me where the girl's dorms were.

Since I had started late, I would have my own room. Perfect. The last thing I needed was some strange girl telling everyone I popped pills before bed and woke up thrashing around. Zero turned to me and shoved a hand in his pocket, studying me intently. "Don't be stupid and break curfew," he snapped, his hard eyes boring into mine. "I'll keep that in mind," I retorted indifferently, unlocking my door. Headmaster had already explained to me the risk the Night Class posed at night. One whiff of blood and they were in a frenzy. "Thanks for the tour," I said, then abruptly closed the door in his face. The last thing I saw of him was the lavender of his eyes.