Chapter Seven
Confronting Kaname
Classes continued on normally the next day, Yuuki's bite marks were covered with a band-aid, and Zero was "sleeping" soundly in his room. Kagome knew that he was actually knocked out cold, but at least she warned him beforehand. He should be waking up in a couple of hours, but for now he was safe, and calm.
Glancing at Yuuki, Kagome could tell that she was a bit worried for Zero. But she didn't want to miss her classes. After class, Kagome would tell her that Zero was just fine. A bit sore, but otherwise unharmed.
They were walking to the Chairman's office during their patrols at night, to inform the Chairman of Zero's condition. But before they got there, Yuuki and Kagome heard voices coming from his office. Kagome could hear them just fine with her advanced hearing, but Yuuki could not. Moving closer Kagome closed her eyes and waited until Yuuki had heard enough of their conversation. She listened as Yuuki took off running in the opposite direction from which they were headed.
Leaning against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest, Kagome waited until Kaname walked out of the room and looked in the direction Yuuki left to. His gaze turned to Kagome, and she look disapprovingly into his eyes before running in the same direction Yuuki had gone.
Kaname's eyes followed her retreat, a strange feeling settling in the pit of his stomach at the sight of her running away from him. He didn't understand why he got the feeling, but it didn't sit well with him. Ignoring the feeling for the moment, Kaname turned around to the office and walked back in to continue his earlier discussion with the Chairman.
It was the next day, and Zero was still not in class. Kagome knew he was fine. But he was feeling bad about what he did to Yuuki, so he was staying away for as long as he could. Meaning: until Yuuki decided to find him and drag him back to class. He was also trying to get used to the feeling of his body changing. During the lunch break, Kagome watched as Yuuki ran off to the Moon dorms. She knew what she was doing, and she let her go. If Kaname didn't change his mind about making Zero transfer to the Night Class, Kagome would help him. It was very simple really.
And after seeing Yuuki return with a somewhat depressed demeanor, Kagome decided that she would talk to him right after class. Before her perfect duties started and they had to keep the girls in line.
Walking up to the gates keeper, Kagome showed him her armband. And he let her in, but not without a remark on so many people visiting today. Kagome smiled apologetically at him and moved forward. Knocking on the door, it was opened a moment later by Aidou.
"Ah Kagome! Did yo–?"
"No."
He looked a bit confused before he asked, "Do you even know what I was going to ask you?"
Without missing a beat she answered smoothly, "You were going to ask if I had come to let you drink my blood. The answer is: no."
He deflated a bit after that, and his blueish green eyes took on a dejected look, but Kagome was not buying it. His attitude was back a moment later and he resumed his whining.
"Aww, you never come here for me! Let me guess you are here to talk to Kaname-sama?" he asked a bit sarcastically.
"Yes, actually, I am."
A tick mark appeared on his head, why did all the girls come over for Kaname-sama? First Yuuki and now Kagome?! Why never Aidou?
Before he could complain anymore, Takuma appeared in the room and greeted Kagome.
"Kagome-san? What are you doing here?"
Smiling over to Takuma, Kagome answered, "I have something I need to speak with Kaname-sama about. Is he available?"
"I will check. Just wait here a moment, alright?"
She nodded and waited for him to return. He did a few minutes later, and beckoned her to follow him, which she did. Walking up the stairs, Kagome marveled at the sheer beauty of the building. Even Sesshomaru's could not compare to this. She was brought out of her thoughts, as she felt Kaname's aura close by. Takuma knocked on the door, and waited until he was given the okay to go in. He opened the door and held it open for Kagome to pass through first.
Kagome walked through the doorway, and gazed around the room in silent wonder. It was just as beautiful in here as it was in the rest of the building. She looked over at Kaname when she felt his eyes upon her.
"Kagome, what can I do for you?"
"I think you already know why I am here."
Kaname nodded and looked over to Takuma, silently telling him to leave them alone. Once the door was shut, and Takuma was far enough away to not overhear their conversation, Kaname once again turned his attention to Kagome. But she wasn't looking at him, instead her eyes were fixed attentively on the chessboard over on his desk. Willing her to look away from the board, and back at him, Kaname gazed intently at her face. While he was doing that, he took the time to admire her beauty. He could admit, to himself, that she was rather attractive for a human, even by vampire standards. The dark school uniform brought your attention to her eyes, and from there, her face. Her eyes were what really caught his attention. He had never seen eyes of that color, that he could remember. The blue seemed to sparkle in the light, and the silver made her eyes standout all the more. Her face was flawless and appeared smooth; he had to almost forcefully keep his fingers from wanting to test his theory. Her lips looked soft and, in his opinion, very kissable. She was slim, but not skinny, she obviously worked out and the muscles showed it. He continued his observations until she finally turned her attention to him.
After a few moments, Kagome finally looked back up at him, and just stared. She knew he was beautiful, if you could even use that word to describe a male, but it was a dark sort of beauty that hung around him. He had a secret he was hiding, and she wanted to find out what it was. She knew that she also kept secrets, secrets that would shake the whole vampire community if they were discovered. But she had a feeling, that his would do the same. And if he was willing to share his with her, she might be willing to share hers as well.
Noticing that he was also looking at her, she decided to start talking and get this over with. "I don't think that Zero should be moved to the Night Class."
Moving his gaze away from her, he turned back around to the window and looked out at the school. The sun was out, but he didn't seem to be bothered by it. "I believe I already told Yuuki that I could not do that."
"You did."
"Then why are you here?"
"To give you reasons to let him stay."
His rust colored eyes bore into her own blue ones. "What reasons could you give to convince me to let him stay? Even after Yuuki tried? I have stated before that I do not wish for him to have the chance of harming Yuuki again. If he falls into Level E, we will take care of him."
"What about me?! I could take care of him if that ever came up. Besides I do not believe he will turn into a Level E."
"And why do you say that?"
Not answering him at first, she looked at him. A few minutes later she said softly, "You have your secrets, and I have mine. We can keep it at that. Just know that Zero will not fall into Level E. I will make sure of it." Even if I have to resort to giving him my blood and alerting the other vampires of what I am. Zero is worth it. He is like Inuyasha was. I could never do anything for him when his demonic blood took over, but I can and will help Zero. At all costs. He has become my brother, and I will not lose him!
"How can you be so sure?"
"I just am."
"Hmm." Seeing the determination on her face, he was sure that she would keep her word. "I will let him stay, but if he does get out of line and drinks Yuuki's blood even once; I will be taking more drastic measures. Understood?"
She nodded, not risking using her voice. She was afraid that she would say something she might regret later, so she kept her mouth shut. He nodded and bid her to leave. She did, biting her tongue all the way. She didn't bite it hard enough to bleed. Kagome had enough problems, she didn't need a group of blood thirsty vampires on her tail as well.
I'll also show you a sweet dream...
...next night....
