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Le Chat Noir Chapt 4
By Hanamaru
The first week of school was orientation; each incoming freshman was assigned a Senior or Junior student to be their "buddy". This person was to show them around campus and indentify the function of various buildings: the library, open 24 hours, the athletic/recreation facility, and the standard science, humanities, business, music/performing arts, etc. as well as the Student Union, also open 24 hours which had study areas, meeting rooms, computers, printers, copiers and several lounges as well as a small café, cafeteria and convenience store.
The school was small, only 5000 students, but well regarded. Your buddy was allegedly forever, or at least until they graduated.
The orientation started with a speech from the President, all freshman and new incoming students were expected to attend. There were several tables scattered around where you were assigned your "buddy" when the welcome speech ended. Zero cringed at both the speech and the buddy concept and wondered if he could at least get out of the latter.
Unfortunately, he couldn't and his new pal was an eager senior named Jonathon, call me Jon, Goodwin that would be graduating from the Business department in the spring.
Zero loathed him on sight but struggled to be polite. He was still very much a loner and would have preferred to continue to roam around on his own. He decided he would ditch Jon at the first opportunity but; until then, he would appear to be listening.
After a brief, painful, campus tour, they headed to the Business department since that was Zero's major. He was introduced to his academic advisor, who also seemed to want to be his buddy. The hunter felt as if he were choking, these people seemed idiotic, what had he gotten himself into? Perhaps he should have gone to the Hunter's School instead.
He excused himself to "wash his hands" which actually meant I am so ditching you, dude. As he scouted an exit for his escape, he was shocked to feel an aura, one that screamed "vampire", a pureblood at that. With hunter senses on high, he moved toward the presence while wishing he had his Bloody Rose, hunter charms would have to do for now. As he came closer, the aura seemed familiar somehow.
Using his pull with the Dean of the business department, Kaname agreed to attend the President's speech as long as he could avoid the campus tour. With the speech now over, he stopped by the Student Union for a capuchino at the coffee stand but soon became uncomfortable with the attention he was getting from the student population.
He could hear the comments with his enhance vampire senses. Evidently, they found him quite attractive but rather formally dressed for a college student. Some thought he might be a teaching assistant or intern of some sort. He had noticed that most of the students were in jeans, shorts or other casual attire. At Cross Academy, he had worn his student uniform most of the time and at leisure was usually in a casual suit or nice slacks and a dress shirt. He didn't own any of the "jeans" and "t-shirts" so popular with the other students.
Finishing his coffee, he decided to stop by the business department and introduce himself to his mandatory academic advisor. After a brief meeting, he left and stepped into the hallway and came to a dead stop. His vampire senses warned of the presence of a hunter? He stiffened and decided to be cautious although there was no reason to fear, the hunter should not be after him. Could the hunter be attending school? Perhaps.
He continued down the hall and breathed deeply as he approached the corner. The scent was familiar but he couldn't place it. He rounded the corner and came face to face with Zero Kiryu.
For a moment, they both stared at each with surprise, somehow it was a nice surprise and unthinkingly, they smiled at each other. They greeted each other politely.
"Kiryu"
"Kuran"
"So this is where you are going to college, Kiryu?"
"Yes. Are you?"
"I am taking some specific business and political courses. Cross Academy was somewhat sheltered and I am now dealing with several international issues. What are you taking?"
"I'm working on a Business degree and I hope to go on to get an MBA."
"That is commendable, Kiryu, I have no doubt you will do quite well. Are you living on campus?"
"Yes, I'm in a dorm but I hope to rent my own place at some point. Do you have business holdings here, Kuran?"
"Actually, my family home is near here. The Kuran estate donated the land for the college many years ago. Two years ago, I donated the land for the Hunter's School."
Both boys stood silent for an awkward minute having exhausted polite conversation. Although neither would admit it, they were relieved to find someone else from Cross Academy, someone that understood vampires and hunters in this vanilla landscape. They had never been friends, and at one time had been rivals but neither wanted to walk away. Of course, neither knew what to say or wanted to admit that it was good to see someone from "home".
Finally Kaname spoke "Would you like to go into town and have tea, Kiryu? You can catch me up on Yuuki and the Headmaster."
"Umm…sure, Kuran, that sounds good."
And so, the two enemies started down a different path.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Love,
Hana