Note: Inspiration – Sneaking into the kitchen for food at night. Except Vampires sneak during the day.
9) Rules
There are school rules.
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A silent creak.
Quiet footsteps.
The turning of a doorknob.
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"Shiki?" Takuma asks, lifting his head sleepily.
Damn.
"It's nothing, Ichijou-san."
"You know it's against the rules."
"No one will know."
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The click of the door closing.
A sigh.
As vice-president, it was his duty to chastise Shiki if the rules were broken. It never seemed to work.
As classmate, it might be his duty to report to Kaname, but Kaname probably knew anyway and Ichijou felt it wasn't his business to tell.
As roommates, he didn't really mind, except he was getting tired of being waken up in the middle of the night (day) every time.
As friends, he couldn't say he didn't approve. In fact, it delighted him and he felt honored being the only one to know.
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A silent creak.
Quiet footsteps.
The turning of a doorknob.
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"Shiki?" A sleepy voice muttered.
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The click of the door closing.
A sigh.
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Gentle footsteps walking across the room.
The sound of additional weight on the bed.
Cold air from the blankets being lifted.
"You know it's against the rules." Rima whispered.
"I know."
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The sunlight shone brightly behind the heavy curtains.
A glint of orange under the chin of a pale-white boy.
A hand gently wrapped around a delicate shoulder.
An arm wrapped around his waist.
Silver-rimmed blue eyes flashed open suddenly.
A reluctant expression flashed across his as he glanced at the sleeping figure beside him.
"Is it time?"
"Almost. Sleep a little longer, Rima."
That's unusual for you to say to me. She thought, before closing her eyes once more.
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A silent creak.
Quiet footsteps.
The turning of a doorknob.
The click of the door closing.
A sigh.
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"Was someone here at night?" Ruka asks a few hours later, turning to look at Rima. "I thought I heard someone.
"Really?" The model turns to look at her roommate and friend, her expression dubious.
"Maybe I was dreaming."
