Authors Note: I'm so sorry guys! School has been hectic. I have about two more weeks until summer break, so hopefully I can update more often. Also, I'm currently trying to write a Soul Eater fanfic. It's a Soul and Maka AU, and it's rated M as well. I'm going to call it Ballet Flats And Even Flatter E's. Hopefully I can get it uploaded as well. Anyways, I love all of the reviews I'm receiving, you guys really like the story, hm? Good, I'm not even halfway done yet. ENJOY~

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Vampire Knight. If I did, there would be little vampire babies running around. Yuki and Kaname would have like eight kids, because Kaname can't keep it in his pants. Ichiru wouldn't be dead... Anyways, you get my point. :D

Chapter 4: Cross Academy Balls Always Cause Mischief.

Yuki arose twenty minutes before sunset, feeling uncomfortable at the sudden heat wave Cross Academy had taken up in the past three weeks. It has almost been an entire month since she had left Kaname, and she missed him dearly. She sighed, running her hand through her sweat-slicked hair. Today was a special day in the Headmaster's eyes. Today was the Ball Of The Elders; a ball any vampire of any class could attend. Of course, being the pureblood princess, Yuki was allowed to attend. This would be her first ball without Kaname, and she was afraid of the outcome. She didn't know if he would be there tonight, and to be honest, she really didn't care. She was going to have fun and act respectively to everyone. She stretched, her long limbs aching in pain. She jumped off of the leather recliner she had fallen asleep on. The heat wave left her sweating ALL day, and now her body was indented in the chair. To make matters worse, every bit of clothing she had on was drenched in her sweat.

"Damn heat wave." She muttered, pulling her wet dress shirt off. She threw it across the room, not really caring where it ended up. She pulled everything off, leaving her only in panties and a bra, and walked to the Headmaster's bathroom. The night class was already in session so she prayed Zero was doing his nightly rounds around the campus. Zero hadn't really been overjoyed at her arrival. He almost shot her for crying out loud!

Zero.

She missed him. How could you not, though? His slick silver hair covering his soft lilac eyes. He was a major heart-throb at the academy, leaving out his quick-to-anger personality of course.

He wouldn't even look at her.

Oh how she yearned to reach out and touch him. One hug, that's all she asked for. He refused, shooting her a hateful glare, and walked off, muttering something to himself.

Why did he hate her? Because she was a vampire? Did she change in the few years she had been gone? She ran over to a mirror, tripping over her own feet, and glanced at herself. Her hair was longer, and her face lost it's childish features. Other than that, she still looked like Yuki. Skinny, flat-chested Yuki. What made her different to him? Yes, her life source was now blood, but she didn't even crave it as much as other vampires.

Her head started to hurt. Damn it, Zero. Why couldn't her accept her? She grunted and whipped her head up, hearing a slight knock at the door. Who in their right mind would interrupt her while she was thinking? She growled lowly, walking slowly to the door. She would surely give them a piece of her mind. She quickly slipped on a black silk robe and waltzed over to the oak door. She gripped the brass doorknob, turning it slowly, and pulled the door open. She was about to scream at the poor individual, when a hand lashed out and covered her mouth. Her eyes grew wide as she looked up at the intruder, and she felt that she was about to cry.

Zero?

His name was on her lips as he walked in and closed the door. He kept a poker face as he took his hand off of her mouth. The second he did, he was bombarded with questions.

"...Why won't you talk to me. Look at me, please. Damn it, Zero, I'm not a fucking blob of non-existence." She spoke fast, almost blurring her words together. She wrapped her thin, long arms around her friend, and pushed herself close to him. God, did she miss this. Only a few moments later did she feel strong arms embrace her. She buried her face into his chest, he grew taller over the years, and softly sighed. She couldn't stop the salty tears from falling from her eyes, and frankly, she didn't care to. The only thing that mattered to her right now was her childhood friend.

Zero tried his hardest not to break down in front of Yuki. Sure, he had been pissed at her for coming back, but damn, even he couldn't resist her. He missed her long, soft chestnut hair and the way her eyes shined when she smiled. He looked down at her, and smiled to himself. Yeah, he missed her. He missed her so fucking much, but he had to think things out. Hell, he didn't even know why she was here. His breath hitched when he felt his shirt become wet in certain spots.

Was she crying?

Oh, hell no. He was going to go ape shit on someone.

He cursed his gentleman nature, and pulled Yuki's face up slowly. His smile dropped quickly and he looked at her sadly. He only let one word slip from his tight lips, but that one word changed everything.

"Why?"

Yuki's eyes burned. She didn't know how to answer that. Her head raced with answers, but one simple sentence brushed past the others, sneaking past her tongue.

"I thought I loved him," she squeaked out. She still did, but hate stood out more. Bile rose into her throat, but she pushed it back down. She didn't need to show anymore weakness in front of Zero. She watched as one gray eyebrow arched in a questioning manner. She let out a shaky breath and readied herself to give an explanation.

Zero's head began to feel light.

Thought?

Loved?

Him...

He couldn't believe it. What happened to forever? His eyes darted to her left hand, and he noticed the lack of an engagement ring. That was weird. He remembered hearing Cross cooing over Yuki's beautiful ring a few months ago. He grabbed the hand and raised it towards her face, pointing to the spot where the ring was supposed to be. She coughed harshly and gestured for them to sit on the couch.

Yuki pulled her confused friend towards the leather couch, and mentally cursed the Headmaster for his love of worn out and extremely hot fabric. She waited until he was situated and scratched her head. Where to start? Fuck of she knows. Oh well, it's now or never.

"Let me start out with how sorry I am for leaving you as fast as I did. You couldn't even believe how bad I've missed you..." She started with this, hoping to lighten the mood before she dropped the bomb. "The first few years with... him... were amazing. He showed me that he loved me, truly he did. We did every normal thing a couple would." She stopped for a few moments after seeing Zero shudder. Yeah, maybe telling him about her sex life wasn't the best idea.

Oh well.

"Then, a few months ago I started to notice slight changes in him. It wasn't much, just a few bits and pieces here and there. Two months ago was the worst out of everything. He started to become... distant. He wouldn't touch me, nor would he even drink from me. It was maddening. He even began to ignore me. Hours upon hours I would sit on our bed crying my eyes out because he wouldn't even cast a glance my way. He would walk in and see me in my worst state, and simply tell me I was acting childish and would try to comfort me. It never worked. The ignoring progressed, but I was too blind to see it. Then, that day happened..."

Zero only nodded. What was he supposed to do? He urged her to continue on, but he only half listened. Damn, why did her hair look softer than usual? He had to touch it, it was beckoning him. He watched her lips form words, and he wondered to himself what it would be like to capture those lips with his own. NO. He needed to stop this and listen to her.

"And that's when I walked in and saw him in bed, ravishing another girl..."

He did what now?!

Zero's eyes widened. He expected Kuran to screw up somehow, but damn, he didn't expect him to do this. He never once expected him to hurt Yuki. Zero could only watch as silent tears fell from Yuki's eyes. Damn, he needed to do something and fast. He inched forward and wrapped his arms around her sobbing frame, pulling her closer. He laced his fingers in her hair, and inwardly smiled. He was right, her hair was softer. "Shush, Yuki." He cooed, "I'm here."

Yuki sobbed loudly. These feelings were back. She hadn't told anybody about the incident, not even the Headmaster, but she trusted Zero. Fuck, it hurt so bad. She pushed closer into Zero, unintentionally climbing into his lap. She didn't realize her mistake until she felt him stiffen around her. "Oh, I'm sorry. I'll get off." She spoke quietly, a sob separating each word. As she tried to wiggle off of him, she felt his arms tighten around her and pull her closer.

"No." He stated. "It's fine."

Yuki nodded and buried herself in his chest. He smelt like the woods and it soothed her. She felt the familiar heavy feeling of sleep wrap around her brain and she complied, falling asleep on her best friend.

Zero let out a soft cough. He didn't know why, but this felt right. Having her in his lap. Sure, he felt a bit perverted, considering she was only wearing a robe, but he knocked out all of those thoughts when he felt her movements stop. All her could feel was her chest rise up and down with her steady breathing. She WOULD fall asleep on him. He rolled his eyes at the 'old' Yuki gesture, and wrapped his arms around her tighter. His head was racing, and he couldn't make out the blob his mind was coming up with. He groaned, letting his head fall back and hit the couch. This was all too much for him. He couldn't make sense out of the whole situation. He inwardly sighed. This was harder than he thought. Two things stood out in his mind.

One. He was going to beat the fuck out of Kaname Kuran next time he saw him.

Two. He was secretly in love with the girl that was passed out on his lap.

Zero knew he was fucked.


Author's Note: I'm so sorry guys. Don't kill me, Angie loves you. 3 ;~;

By the way, this is still a Yume story. I just added a little bit of Zeki. Don't get too comfortable with it, the Yume starts back up in a few chapters. Anyways, read and review. I LOVE YOU GUYS BY THE WAY. YOU ARE ALL MY LOVERS. Sorry for the grammar mistakes. Anyways, bye.~