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The family dinner was lively on the most part. Zero still refused to talk and kept quiet throughout the dinner with the occasional nod. They were all aware that Zero still held a bit of pain but he refused to show his weakness. Yuuki was worried the most of all. She had seen Zero as a small child that used to smile and hated being alone but being here without his family and the constant fear of being in danger from those trying to claim the Kiryuu's fortune. After dinner, Yuuki talked with Kaname in private to ask him a favor.

"Kana-chan, I heard you and Zero were in the same class. After today's incident, I'd really like it if you could keep him company in school and try to develop a close relationship with him. He isn't the type to open up but he really needs closure and to be close with someone around his age. Will you do that for me?" Kaname had a slight hint of hesitation but agreed anyways. The two siblings went back to the dinner table. Zero still sitting down while Aido was washing the dishes. He was looking down and deep in thought, still too weak to even stand up to go to his room to isolate himself. Yuuki looked at Kaname, he nodded in agreement. Kaname walked to Zero and sat next to him.

"Would you like me to help you to your room?" Though Kaname was polite, Zero felt like he was being belittled by Kaname because of the fact that he saw him in that vulnerable state. He glared at him and hmph-ed him. He tried to stand, supporting himself with the nearby chairs. He was definitely weak from the abuse of being tied up and beaten. As he made his way up the stairs, there was a wave of dizziness that hit him. His hold on the railings loosened and he found himself hurtling down the stairs, closing his eyes expecting the painful thud of landing on the hard floor. But it never came. Strong and warm arms wrapped around him, holding him up and steady. Looking up, he saw the deep crimson-brown eyes framed with chocolate-like locks and the pale skin that was soft and warm. Kaname caught him and was now looking down at him, his hold never loosening, neither their gazes breaking away from each other. They stayed like that, staring into one another's eyes in silence until Yuuki's voice reached them.

"ZERO! KANAME! Are you two alright? Kaname please help him up to his room. I'll come by later with some things for Zero." Silently agreeing, Kaname hoisted Zero up and carried him bridal style and their gazes locking once more. Before they could realize what they were doing, they were in Zero's room. As if sensing the familiar atmosphere, Zero broke his gaze from the other and looked around, trying to hide the faint blush.

"You can put me down on the bed now. I can get changed and stuff on my own." Gaze still averted, he didn't see Kaname already stripping to change. As he looks back, his red blush turns millions of times redder.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING!"

"Well, if you can't tell, I'm changing. I'll be rooming with you for now so I might as well get used to being here." He smiles at Zero. His smile was so charming that Zero couldn't help but be mesmerized.

"Do you need help?"

"What…?"

"I mean do you need help changing?" Looking down to his body, Zero knew that even if he forced himself he was still too weak to move around. He averts his gaze and nods. Kaname seeing him nod, moves towards the bed and pulls Zero's shirt. The pale skin was unnaturally even and it was like it had never seen the light of day. But it fit him so naturally. His torso was slender and lithe, not too skinny but detailed. Kaname could definitely say he was checking Zero out, shamelessly he might add. Comparing his body to Zero's, his chest was broader and though he too was pale, he was slightly tanner than Zero. His muscles were also defined but lithe.

"Will you stop it?" Looking up, Kaname notices the redness of Zero's face. He didn't even notice that he was ogling Zero like a hawk to its prey.

"Oh...I'm sorry. It's just that when you wear your uniform you look so skinny yet you have such defined muscles." His embarrassment growing, Zero could do nothing but lower his head so he could control his maddening blush.

"Thank you. You're not bad yourself." Now it was Kaname's turn to blush. He never expected that Zero would take notice of his body too. He kneels in front of Zero and looks at his face.

"May I continue changing you?" Zero is silent but nods. With his fingers Kaname hooks Zero's waistband and slowly pulls them down, savoring each part of Zero's pale body with appreciation. Now, Zero was left with nothing but his boxers. Kaname couldn't help what he said next, it came out as a natural thing for him.

"May I touch it?" Zero looks at Kaname confused. He didn't know what it was Kaname wanted to touch so he voice his questions.

"What?"

"May I touch here?" This time Kaname gave him a hint, pointing at his crotch and the small bulge beginning to grow. Zero's blush came back with a vengeance. It was redder, and he was utterly shocked. He didn't expect Yuuki's brother to be so bold and to possibly be gay.

"W-what? W-why? A-a-are you g-gay?" Kaname looks at him. Crimson orbs staring at him with all seriousness.

"Yes."