Chapter 4:

Deadly Discretions

Aura dropped her white uniform that she wore to class last night, making her way to her bathroom. It was immensely big, tiled with black shining tiles and a large window was set directly in front of her and the window was shielded with a curtain, giving the bathroom a elegant glow.

Pulling the shower curtain back, turning on the water. She then got in, hissing lightly at the cold but then sighed when the water became scalding hot soon enough. She liked her showers hot and warm. It almost made her feel human again.

She washed her inky black hair and then her body, her hands running slowly over the curves of her hips and to her waist, the soap suds running down her body.

When she was done with her shower, getting out of it. Her bathroom was steamy, and the large mirror in the bathroom was fogged up. She wrapped her black small towel around her body, ringing out her long hair.

She then went up to the mirror, wiping away the fog from it and gasped when she saw a him behind her. She quickly turned around, noticing no one was there. She then let out a low nervous laugh. "Minds playing tricks on me again," she said to herself amused.

She then looked at her face, making sure nothing was off about her. She was fine. Everything was fine. She was safe.

As Aura came out of the bathroom she was towel the door that led to her room suddenly knocked making her head cock up drawn to the sound. Who could possibly be bothering her at this hour? Was it one of the Aristocratic vampires? Maybe even the pureblood perhaps? She swallowed placing down the towel, quickly getting dressed and walked with uncertainly to the door which was knock on again.

"Hello? A voice asked. "Is anyone there?"

Aura open it quickly feeling her spirits lifts just a little by just knowing it wasn't the pureblood sent relief through her.

Another blonde vampire stood at the door and his face greeted her with a small smile. He was tall, lean-built, thin with a slight pale completion, bright green eyes, and blonde hair that was a few shades light than Hanabusa's and is slightly neater. He was quiet attractive.

"You must be Aura," The blond greened eyed vampire smiled not noticing or ignoring her glaring form, "My name is Takuma Ichijo I am the vice president of the this dorm."

"I see…" Aura murmured thoughtfully.

"Would you please follow me?" Takuma asked, "Kaname-sama wishes to speak with you."

She cocked her head, "Wants to see me?" Aura seemed displeased by the idea, "I don't think- but Takuma interrupted Aura. "Err, Ms. Aura, I know what happened between you and Kaname-sama. But please do not hold it against him." Takuma said.

So Kaname wanted to speak with her. No the dorm president. What could he possibly want from her? Frustration ate at her drumming her fingers against her upper arms as they were crossed and defensive.

"If you are ready…" Takuma's voice broke through her head she noticed that his question was cautious as he walked away.

Aura growled at herself cursing her current predicament and hurried rather quickly to Takuma's side. What did Kaname want with her? They walked up the stair ways and through silent corridors. Takuma was a cheerful vampire, and very polite but didn't say much. He only asked a few questions. But she could never stop smiling at his own smile that made her feel welcomed. She couldn't remember the last time she felt adored. As they walked she noticed the same emptiness again like it was outside. It was as if they were the only people living there. That puzzled her.

"Takuma?" she asked quietly, "Well…may I call you that?

"It is my name" he replied lightly giving her a husky chuckle, "Go on." He encouraged.

She smiled, unable to help herself, "So Takuma why are the corridors empty? It's like a ghost town of some sort."

"There here but they all prefer to keep to themselves." He answered his cheerful tone suddenly went grave. "Seems like even Kaname-sama keeps to himself now a days." His dark green eyes gleaming, "He is certainly more secretive now. But of course he's doing everything in his power as dorm president. Great man, Kanama-sama is." He added.

She merely nodded though unable to agree with the last statement. "Aura huffed, "As expected from a pureblood." She growled. With impatient strides, she brushed past Takuma out into the halls making the vice president to scurry to catch her, "So what's Kaname want to talk to me about?" She shot curiously.

The vice president smiled taking no offense to the way she addressed Kaname's name or the shortness of her tone, "Kaname-sama only said that he wished to speak with you, that's all." He shrugged.

Aura fell silent as the feeling of dread consumed her. Silence befell Takuma too as they both constantly listened to their foot-steps echo in the hall. Around the bend she had noticed how dark it had become. They approached a giant door. It was a dark wooden one, too.

She stood behind him as he knocked on the two double doors in front of them until they heard a voice on the other side.

"Who is it?"

Takuma cleared his throat loudly. "Kaname-sama, I have brought Aura as you requested." Takuma said.

"Let her in."

Aura raised an eyebrow at Takuma who opened the door for her. She had to admit it he was more a gentlemen than Kaname and he was much nicer than the other vampires. She took a step forward before a hand landed on her shoulder stopping her pace. "I'll catch up with you later." He told her quietly.

Too nervous, she only nodded. Her blue eyes watched him as he strode away at the opposite direction as he closed the door with a loud click he had vanished.

Regaining the thought of Kaname being here, alone, in the same room as her she saw him seated on the couch. He wasn't looking at her trailing his finger around his glass. He looked tired.

They stayed like that in silence as minutes ticked by. The girl fidgeted. Kaname could see her eyes wandering, taking the surroundings. The drapes were pulled tightly together, secured from top to bottom so that no sunlight could filter in.

"You wanted to see me?"

"Come closer, Kaibara." With a look of concern.

Aura had a nervous feeling in her chest. Clenching her teeth, she stepped forward, unsure of what to say. She drew herself closer. Beneath her coat, her shoulders trembled like frail wings with each step she took. He noticed she was afraid to come any closer than the door.

The way her body visibly tensed showed Kaname that his presence set the girl on edge but the fiery glare she gave showed no fear. With that same smirk he stared down into the blue eyes that glared at him defiantly. How interesting this girl was, even though she was trembling slightly never once did she look away or flinch under his gaze. She definitely wasn't like the others. There was something about the black-haired girl.

"You're afraid of me, are you?" he asked quietly after a while. Yes she was afraid, but yet the only one foolish enough to stand up to him.

Didn't he see that she didn't like hanging around him? This girl, Kaname realized, was even more of an outsider than he was. Her coat still shaking.

Her eyes flashed. "What's that supposed to mean?" She jutted out her sharp chin. Didn't he see that she didn't like hanging around him? What did this man want from her, was he planning on killing her? If so then why hadn't he done it yet.

"You're trembling." Kaname pointed out.

Aura froze. "You don't scare me." Aura lied. She hoped Kaname believed that remark; she'd be terribly insulted if he hadn't.

This girl is acting so uppity, he thought, you'd think she was the intruder, not him. This girl was definitely unique.

Kaname looked at her as if he didn't believe her. "Then why are you trembling?"

Fearful of him at first, she quickly realized that he was too smart for his own good, with the way he looked at her with those brown eyes that told her he knew she was lying.

"I told you, I'm not afraid of you," she insisted. "I'm just tired."

Aura wasn't just afraid of him. She hated him.

Kaname paid her no attention. He couldn't stop looking at her. Aura wished she had a stronger voice. If her words boomed out, he might listen. That's what she wanted him to think anyway. "Would you like to tell me about your late night activities in favor of skipping the night class?"

"No," Aura said, curtly. "I wouldn't."

Kaname had a thankless job and Aura couldn't see things from his point of view. But she resented the way he was always quizzing her, telling her what to do, pressing her for details.

"Very well." Kaname sound a bit hurt. "Have it your way." His fiery eyes alighted on Aura. She shifted from one foot to the other, feeling more anxious than ever.

There was no way to trick this girl, he realized. She was too smart. The Dorm President showed no sign of continuing to inquire so remained quiet. His posture straightened glancing around the room, "I trust that your room is to your liking?"

She nodded, "Yes." She bobbed her head again more certain, "It's fine."

Silence fell in between them. Aura fidgeted unsure of how to start. In the end of her mindless debate in her head, she ended up with her hands clasped behind her back waiting for Kaname to speak first.

"Drink, Kaibara?" asked Kaname, reaching for a pack of familiar blood tablets. "I have some of my own." She plodded off. "Try not to bite yourself, Kaname."

He leaned back on the cushions, pretending he hadn't heard that last, annoying remark. "You got courage, I can tell." He breathed deeply, thinking. "You look peaky, Kaibara." Kaname added, setting down his glass of red liquid. I'm willing to listen, if you'd like to discuss something. No need to be hypersensitive."

"I don't feel like talking," she said, running a hand through her hair.

Kaname was irritated with this girl and her comments. Why was she so critical?

Turning to look at Kaname's relaxed form, she stared at him for a moment before looking at the door.

"Already leaving? I'm not finished speaking with you."

Aura whipped her head to Kaname and just glared, seeing those eyes looking at her as if they were serious. "There is nothing left to discuss." There was not a chance in hell she would follow what Kaname told her to do. The pureblood bastard. Aura thought as she slammed the doors behind her.

Aura Kaibara thought Kaname. He smirked again and chuckled to himself. Yes, he would keep an eye on this one. This girl showed promise unlike all the others before him. With a slight sound crack of the wine glass spitting half way down the middle in his hand. The force of power in his silent anger almost broke it completely. Carefully setting his glass down he turned and made his way in the other direction. Perhaps things wouldn't be as boring now, maybe that's why he let her live.

Aura was too difficult to understand that it made Kaname frustrated. It seemed that Aura had many sides of her which was completely opposite to Kaname's. At least, that's how it seemed like it.

"You're one mysterious girl. What are you hiding?" Kaname wondered out loud in his room.

Gasp! Kaname and Aura scene! Aura has an odd fear with purebloods which is weird for someone whose so confident and supposedly fearless but you'll come to find out that Aura is not the person everyone thinks she is :P

I gave you guys Kaname goodness.

Any who, this is where the mystery and the mysterious guy all unfolds and begins! :D Well…he won't show for maybe in two more chapters? Idk but I want more odd happenings with Aura before her past is revealed.

I'm loving this story already!