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"Takuma, I need you to listen closely." Said Kaname as he coaxed the boy to stop shaking. "You need to let everyone know discreetly that the trade is off limits as of today and will be until further notice. They need to stay on the pills and try to keep their blood lusts in line as best as they can. If any of them are reaching a breaking point, tell them to come see me personally before acting irrational and on their own."
Takuma was quiet a moment before he nodded his head. He understood why Kaname had to make this decision; if Jun found out about the trade Kaname would be done for. He would be stripped of his position at the academy and taken to be judged in front of the council. Kaname would face their wrath and...who knows what would happen to him. He could be banished, killed, placed in confinement...or even...Takuma's heart stopped for a second as he considered the thought. The council could put Kaname as Jun's subordinate so that Jun could 're-teach him' how to be 'proper.'
No; Takuma couldn't even fathom the thought. He couldn't let that happen...ever. Jun...he felt a small shiver of fear run up his spine; just his name made his heart pound in pain.
"I'll get right on it, Kaname-Sama." He said softly. Kaname nodded his head and Takuma could still see the fear that lingered in them. As long as Jun remained on the school grounds...no; as long as that monster stayed alive Kaname and Takuma would fear him, though Kaname's fear ran longer and deeper than Takuma's scar.
"Thank you, Taku." Whispered Kaname as the blonde nodded his head and was about to walk away, but quickly turned back around; worry evident in his eyes. "Kaname-sama...Will you be all right? Left alone with him?" Asked Takuma as Kaname nodded his head.
"Don't worry, Taku. I'll rarely be alone with him anyways. Zero is to stay under my watch." Said Kaname as Takuma sighed and asked, "How is he still alive, Kaname-sama?...I thought we-"
"I don't know, but I don't want you around him if it's at all possible." Said Kaname as Takuma's eyes wavered, "But Kaname-sama...I don't want you to-"
"I'm not your responsibility, Taku." Said Kaname as his eyes saddened. "I'm the reason you got dragged into this in the first place. I'm the reason you got hurt and ever since then...I can't forgive myself..."
"No!" Said Takuma as he grabbed Kaname's hand and pressed it against his own chest in a loving manner. "None of this is your fault. None of it. The only person to blame is Jun. Not you Kaname...Not you."
Kaname shook his head, "It's not just Jun's fault...it's mine as well...I should've never-"
"Stop it, Kaname!" Takuma shouted softly as the grip on Kaname's hand tightened slightly, "Please stop...stop blaming yourself! You did nothing wrong Kaname....please..." Takuma pleaded with Kaname. "I can't stand it anymore, Kaname. I can't stand how you feel guilt for Jun's actions! You are just a flower that wrongfully got tangled up in a web of thorns..."
"And you're the innocent butterfly that is drawn to the flower only to be pierced by the thorns that surround it." Kaname said softly, "The flower was foolish to have dragged the butterfly into his thorns....I'm sorry Takuma, but no amount of pleading will lift some of the guilt that will forever stay in my heart..."
Takuma was silent for a moment as he let Kaname's hand go, realizing he had lost the fight and let it go for now. "Just...please be safe, Kaname-Sama." Kaname smiled gently, trying to relieve some of Takuma's worries, "Thank you, Takuma. Even when you shouldn't...you stick by my side, and I am grateful for that. I owe you so much. You should take your own advice as well...please stay safe."
Takuma let out a soft smile, "There is no need to thank me, Kaname; I'm just doing what's right...what I feel in my heart I should do. I have always done that."
Kaname nodded his head as Takuma turned from him to complete the task he had given him.
Kaname watched as Takuma was about to turn the corner, but came to a stop as he fumbled into a figure.
"Oh! I'm sorry, Takuma-Sempai! I didn't mean to barge right into you." The female's voice was sincere and kind. Kaname smiled at the sight, seeing Takuma smile delicately towards the girl.
"It's all right, Yuki-Chan. Uh, what're you doing here in the moon dorm?" Asked Takuma.
"Oh! I came here to help Zero move in some of his things. " Said Yuki as Kaname made his way towards the two. "you came sooner than expected, Yuki." Said Kaname; kindness on his face.
"Oh, am I interrupting something?" Asked Yuki as Kaname raised his hand and smiled as he shook his head. "Not at all." Said Kaname as he watched Takuma bow towards him and make his way around the corner.
"Where's Zero?" Asked Yuki as Kaname looked back at the door. He wanted to get back to the two vampires, not wanting Jun near Zero for too long.
"He's getting acquainted with a new night student here at the academy." Kaname said, his voice kind and calm so as to not worry Yuki.
"We have a new student?" Yuki questioned, "What's his name? How come I didn't know?" She pouted a little bit.
"His name is Junichiro, and you probably don't know about him because he showed up tonight...it was quite the surprise for us as well." Kaname said, the tone in his voice dropping for a moment before he realized it and returned to his normal tone. "We should go check on them, it's been long enough for them to get properly introduced to each other."
Yuki nodded her head and dismissed Kaname's slight drop in tone as he led her to a large wooden door. Kaname seemed hesitant for a moment, which Yuki did take note on, before he just opened the door.
"Zero!" Yuki called out with a smile as she caught sight of his silver hair on the back of his head, but she stopped in her tracks when she saw Jun. He broke from Zero's gaze and met her eyes with a kind look. His eyes were amazing, she couldn't help but stare for a moment before realizing she was being rude. "Oh!" She said and bowed, "I'm Yuki Cross, guardian of the Cross Academy! It's nice to meet you!" She said before she raised back up and smiled happily, wanting to make a good impression.
Junthought of the name for a moment, pure hate coursed through his veins before he decided to keep his disgust and hate covered. Jun smiled at Yuki's reaction as he stepped past Zero and placed both his hands in his pant pockets before letting out a small chuckle. Kaname watched how Jun towered over Yuki, but soon bent a little forward and gazed at Yuki's face with a gentle smile.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, young Yuki. My...You're quite beautiful for a human." Said Jun as he pulled one hand out of his slacks and brought it up to Yuki's head, messing her hair a bit in a loving manner. Yuki giggled sweetly as she looked up at Jun with one eye closed; her hair ruffling in front of her eyes.
Both Zero and Kaname held anger inside them. Kaname didn't want Jun's filthy hands touching her while Zero hated the thought of vampires being near Yuki. Jun removed his hand and stood to his full height as he flicked his hair back before continuing. "My name is Junichiro, but you can call me Jun."
Yuki smiled at Jun as she took in his appearance and she replied, "It's so nice to meet you, Jun! You have such pretty eyes." Yuki gazed into them as Jun smirked and replied, "That's very kind, young Yuki."
Yuki giggled in a coy manner as Kaname quickly pulled Yuki back a bit and smiled softly. "Perhaps you and Zero should begin to bring his things over from the sun dorm." Yuki nodded her head and looked over at Zero. "What do you say Zero? Ready to move in?" Asked Yuki in a playful tone.
Zero sighed in a frustrated manner as he swiped a hand through his hair and spoke bitterly, "I have no choice." Zero walked past the group and made his way towards the door. "Come on, Yuki." Said Zero as Yuki nodded her head.
She bowed towards Jun. "It was a pleasure meeting you!" She said sweetly and rushed over towards Zero. "Oh, no. The pleasure was all mine." Said Jun as his smile brightened and his eyes closed. "Let's go, Yuki. I'm sick of being around all these vampires." Zero spoke bluntly.
"Zero." Kaname called out as Zero opened the door, but paused as he looked back over at the two purebloods. "hm?"
"Will you need further assistance?" Asked Kaname as Zero remained silence, seeing a desperation in Kaname's eyes. Yuki smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Kaname. We'll be fine. I think we can manage."
Yuki walked out of the room as Zero stood there in silence, watching Kaname's eyes for a moment. What was that look? Desperation? a plea? Was Kaname calling out for help? Zero debated on what to do until he heard Yuki call for him, breaking his train of thoughts.
"Come on, Zero!"
Zero looked away from Kaname and exited the room, closing the door behind him. If Jun was telling the truth, then Zero would willingly let him destroy Kaname, after all, he was the reason he was stuck in this mess and a threat to Yuki's safety. Let Jun devour him; it made no difference to Zero.
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Jun let out a small sigh and then chuckled just slightly. "Fascinating boy, stupid girl." Said Jun as Kaname turned and narrowed his eyes towards Jun. "Don't you even think about touching Yuki." Kaname demanded as Jun waved Kaname off and replied, "Humans don't catch my interest, Ka-chan. You know that."
"Stop saying that." Kaname clenched his fists as he looked away from Jun; sick of the disgusting nickname. Jun's eyes softened as he came up behind Kaname and wrapped his arms around him, draped across his chest.
"Oh, Ka-chan..." Jun whispered lovingly as he leaned his head down and nuzzled his nose next to Kaname's ear. "Why do you hate me so?" Asked Jun as he clenched one hand against Kaname's shirt, the other caressing Kaname's jawline.
"All I've ever done was love you Ka-chan. Ever since you were a little boy...I loved you, I took care of you." Kaname felt himself turn into that twelve-year-old boy once again. Jun had something in him that made Kaname go weak in the knees, yet Kaname always put up a struggle, just to lose.
"You don't love me." Kaname spoke bitterly as he raised both his hands to Jun's arm, tugging on his black sleeve. "How can you say that?...I've always loved you." Whispered Jun as he let his lips press against the shell of Kaname's ear, bringing a chill up Kaname's spine. Kaname would always say it was a chill of disgust, but Jun knew better. It was a chill of excitement.
"Please...Say it." Whispered Jun as Kaname leaned back, pushing his body deeper into Jun's arms. "No." Kaname's voice was barely above a whisper as he realized what he was doing. He was letting his lust get ahead of his thought process.
Kaname went to pull himself away but Jun pulled him closer; feeling Kaname's warmth against his chest. "Ka-chan, you need me...You can't fight the blood lust." Said Jun as he brought the hand that was on Kaname's jaw up to his own lips.
Kaname questioned what Jun was doing, seeing that Jun's hand left him. Jun placed his middle finger in his mouth and bit down on his finger, piercing the skin and drawing blood. He removed his finger from his mouth and brought his hand in front of Kaname; letting him see and smell the blood.
"You always said I tasted so sweet." Said Jun as he placed his middle finger on Kaname's bottom lip, spreading the blood onto Kaname. Jun smirked as he brought his other hand up towards Kaname's head, turning it slightly so he could see the blood lust in Kaname's eyes.
"Come on Ka-chan...Say it." Whispered Jun as Kaname licked his lips, enjoying the taste of Jun's blood. Kaname's eyes became half-lidded, aroused by the taste; how could he say no?
Jun smiled at the sight and slipped his middle finger into Kaname's mouth, rolling the thin amount of blood through out Kaname's mouth. Kaname moaned in a low manner as he tasted the liquid against his tongue. Kaname would have fallen victim to his lust until he felt Jun begin to pump his finger inside Kaname, sensing the rhythm and Jun's true intentions.
"Say it...And I'll give you more." Jun spoke dominantly, but Kaname quickly pushed himself away from Jun, away from his grasps. Kaname took a few steps back in a quick manner, wanting distance between the two.
"Never..." Whispered Kaname as he narrowed his eyes towards Jun, wiping his lips of any excess blood and saliva.
Jun brought his finger up to his lips and licked it delicately, savoring the taste. "You taste better then I remember, Ka-chan." Kaname shook his head in anger as he spoke in a low growl. "I won't give in to you."
Jun laughed mockingly and caressed his own face in a gentle manner, showing his beauty and confidence. "You'll have no choice. Sooner or later my blood will call to you."
"Never; I'll never go to you. You're nothing but a monster." Kaname spat out as he took a few steps backwards to grasp the handle of the door. He didn't want to be with Jun any longer than was absolutely necessary.
Jun just let out another mocking laugh, "You're still so foolish, Ka-Chan. You can fight all you want," Jun stepped forward and placed and arm above Kaname's head as his other hand caressed the side of the shorter vampire's face, "but you will come back to me. You always come back; there is no way you can stop it. You will be drawn to me no matter what caliber of monster you classify me as." Jun's voice was as cold as his ice eyes as they bore into Kaname.
"It's all just a matter of time, Ka-Chan. I don't understand why you insist on fighting me, on fighting it;" Jun placed his mouth of the shell of of Kaname's ear; his warm breath made Kaname's breath hitch and his heart beat a little faster. He couldn't control that part of himself, but he still kept the same angry, defiant look on his face as best as he could. "If you give up now, I might give you a treat," Jun's tone was deep and seductive and Kaname could feel his blood lust rise just a little.
Kaname shook himself a little as he turned the door handle, wanting to get out of the room as soon as possible. He slipped away from Jun and hurried out of the door. Kaname couldn't even find it within himself to make his voice work or his mouth move; paralyzed with fear and the fight to control himself. His breath picked up just a little as he hurried from the door, wanting to distance himself from the vampire he loathed so much.
Jun did nothing to stop Kaname as he left the room. He saw it; he saw the lust in Kaname's eyes and smirked. Kaname put up a good front, but Jun knew that, given a little time, Kaname would give in. Jun could be patient, besides, it wouldn't have been as fun if Kaname just submit to him. No, he was going to enjoy his time here at Cross Academy.