A\N: Yay! Another update! :D So, just in case any of you were wondering, this is not all in one day, nor is it one chapter = one day. They have a seven day vacation (maybe 8 if i have to push it) and the timeline thus far goes as such:

Arrival\Day 1: Chapter 1
Day 2: Chapter 2
Day 3: Chapter 3&4

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"The carnival? That sounds like a fabulous idea! You and Kiryuu-kun can go and enjoy the carnival, and I can take Yuki to get some new clothes."

"Sounds perfect." Kaname grinned, glancing at Zero's door. He could sense the Level E right behind it, listening in to their conversation. "We'll leave after you and lock everything up, how does that sound?"

Kaien gave Kaname a thumbs up and headed into the living room. "Yuki, get your shoes on. We're going to buy you some sundresses!"

Kaname smiled at her rapid agreement and moved towards Zero's room, a small sense of nervousness working its way into his body. What if he was pushing Zero too fast and it just made him close up again? Then again, what if he was really close to breaking the ice and leaving Zero alone would allow him to rebuild his walls.

Sighing, he took hold of the doorknob. It was six of one, half a dozen of another. He was going to have to go with it.

"Kiryuu, are you in there?" he asked, as if he didn't know, pushing the door in.

Zero was standing not one foot inside the door, waiting for him, foot tapping, arms crossed over his chest, eyes narrowed into slits. "Exactly what sort of game are you trying to play here?"

Kaname closed the door behind him and rocked on his heels, a childish grin on his face. "Oh… nothin'."

Zero jabbed a finger into his chest, growling low in his throat. "Listen up, Kuran! I am not, I repeat not, going with you to the carnival. I don't like you, and I don't like carnivals, so I certainly won't like going with you to a carnival. I am staying right here."

Kaname smirked, swatting his hand away. "First of all, you don't have a choice. Kaien is your legal guardian and he's already agreed. Second of all, it's vacation Kiryuu! Enjoy yourself! So what if you don't like me. You like ramen, right?"

"Well…"

"I'm sure there's a place on the boardwalk where you can get ramen. You like shooting things, right?"

Zero glared at him, refusing to answer.

Kaname smiled, walking over to the closet and pulling out some more comfortable clothes. "I'm sure there are target games there. There are plenty of rides and rollercoasters, and the food is good. Maybe we can even get you a tattoo."

Zero's eyebrows shot up at that, and Kaname smiled.

"A henna tattoo."

Zero rolled his eyes and grumbled to himself, grabbing a pair of denim short and dropping his sweatpants to the ground. "Why do you even want to do this anyways? You don't like me just as much as I don't like you."

Kaname paused, debating whether or not he wanted to play the card. The card Zero seemed to hate so much. "You should already know the answer to that, Kiryuu. I'm doing this for Yuki."

Zero stiffened, his hands freezing over his fly and button.

"Because I always make it about Yuki."

Zero growled, whipping off his beater and throwing on a t-shirt. "Whatever. Let's just get this over with." He grabbed his flip flops and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Kaname sighed, grabbing his wallet and making sure there was a sufficient amount of money.

Well… that either worked or it didn't.

Zero tried to keep the awe off of his face as they walked down the boardwalk and into the carnival. Night had fallen, and the evening was just dim enough for them to turn on their extravagant array of lights. The vendors shouting, the delicious smells, the screams from the rides, the cool night air—it was all amazing! They had already checked out several dart and water gun games, all of which Zero had beaten, and Kaname had allowed him to get a large henna tattoo depicting a red dragon on his upper arm. They had eaten the most unhealthy, deep-fried pieces of Heaven Zero had ever tasted in his life, and he was certain this night could not get any better.

But he wasn't having fun. Oh, no. He was determined to not have fun. Especially not with him.

"Alright! This is our last stop. What do you want to do first?"

Zero looked around wildly, his eyes darting over every loud, bright, scream-filled, amazing, wonderful piece of machinery, his heart pounding in his chest. He shook his head after a few moments, trying to knock the grin off of his face. "Whatever works. I don't really care." He paused. "But if I did care… I would want to go on that rollercoaster over there."

Kaname grabbed his wrist and started pulling him. "Then let's go!"

Zero smiled to himself at Kaname's touch and followed him, trying hard to keep the scowl on his face but quickly learning it was a losing battle.

Kaname handed the man their tickets and got into the front car, motioning for Zero to get in next to him. Zero did, albeit hesitantly, and pulled the metal bar down over them.

"Have you ever been on a rollercoaster, Kiryuu?" Kaname questioned as the man came around and check all of the safety bars.

"Um, no actually, this is my first time." Zero glanced away, feeling a light blush creep up his cheeks. Why did the pureblood have to ask a dumb question like that?

Kaname just smiled, leaning back in a relaxed fashion as the vehicle started up the hill. "Well, don't be afraid to grab my hand, and don't be ashamed of screaming, either. Actually, screaming usually makes it more fun."

Zero nodded, his stomach growing a little queasy at the height they'd achieved. "O…kay."

Kaname straightened up a little as the reached peak. "This is the best part."

Zero vaguely remember nodding, the nausea still forming in his gut.

"Zero."

Zero looked up at him, and Kaname grabbed his hand, smiling warmly.

"I've got you. You're safe."

And then they dropped.

Kaname drifted between laughter and scream, holding tightly to Zero's hand as the flew down and shot up again. Zero panted, slowly loosening his vice-like grip on Kaname's hand, his expression of terror fading into a grin.

"Th-that was pretty cool."

Kaname traced his thumb over the back of the pale hand in his grasp, smiling fondly at the young hunter who was paying him no mind. He truly did like Kiryuu, he realized, and probably had since that night after the hospital incident. Once he got past that cold and harsh exterior, Zero was just a boy. A very loving boy at that, with natural fears and dreams and likes and dislikes. Why did everyone have to treat him like such an outcast? There was nothing wrong with him at all! He was perfectly normal!

"I wanna go again!" Zero shouted as they whipped around a corner. His hand slipped out of Kaname's as he threw them in the air, laughing.

"We're not even done with the first ride yet!" was Kaname's reply as they whipped around the other way.

Zero ignored him and continued to laugh and scream, for once forgetting the fact that it was Kaname, his hated enemy, the pureblood prince, sitting next to him.

Kaname loved his laugh. It was childlike and innocent, with a light and airy tone like the chiming of bells. He should not keep this wonderful thing a secret. He should laugh at least once a day, if only for the benefit of himself.

The ride came to a stop, and Zero tumbled out rather dizzily, still giggling to himself like a madman. Kaname followed him off, and after a few moments of just standing and catching their breath, Zero pointed out another ride. "Let's go on that one next!"

Kaname laughed, shaking his head. "Whatever you want, Kiryuu, we'll do it."

He half expected his voice to cause the boy to close in on himself again, but Zero didn't even seem to notice. He dashed towards the ride heedlessly, and Kaname followed, a strong sense of endearment forming in his chest.

He was truly starting to love this boy.

"Zero, if you do not shut up, I am seriously going to kill you."

Zero giggled from his bed, sighing in bliss. "Hey, Kaname, remember when that crazy vendor hit you with a churro?"

Kaname growled, remembering that event all too well. "Yes, I remember."

"And then—and then you used your pureblood powers to blow it up and make it look like a magic trick?"

Kaname smiled slightly, also remembering that, but he tried to hide it in his tired voice. "Zero, it is three in the morning! I'm already on an awkward sleep schedule because I have to stay awake during the day with the three of you, and you are not making this any easier."

"And then you, like, haunted the churro stand and started making stuff fly around, but you pretended it wasn't you?"

Kaname moaned into his pillow, plugging his ears. "I was there, Zero, I remember!"

There was a brief moment of silence, but then Zero spoke again. "Hey, Kaname?"

Kaname sighed, rolling over in bed for the millionth time and rubbing his face. "Yes, Zero?"

"Thanks. I had a lot of fun tonight, and… I haven't had fun in a while. I liked it."

Zero rolled over in bed and clocked out almost instantly, his soft snore filling the room, but Kaname stayed awake for just a few moments more.

Finally… I managed to get a foothold. Now if I could just find out what happened the other day during our argument…

"You're welcome, Zero… Goodnight."

A\N: Dude. If there was actually a boardwalk in real life that had Ramen... I WOULD LIVE THERE. And I know rollercoasters usually aren't at carnivals, only at big amusement parks, but it was for the sake of a story! It's called a plothole fairy, peeps, and I love the plothole fairy! :D

Anyways! I hope y'all enjoyed! Please leave a review on your way out and I will try to update soon!