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Chapter 8
Kaname was depressed the next day, no matter what I said, he just ignored me and kept an arm over his eyes. "Kaname Kuran" I said standing over him with my hands on my hips. He peaked at me from under his arm but said nothing.
"What the hell is the matter with you?" I asked getting tired if him mopping. "Nothing Keiko. I'm tired." He closed his eyes again. I sighed my face softening. I sat on the couch next to him, placing a hand on his chest.
"Oh Kaname…" I breathed but said nothing else, I just sat next to him, stroking his chest. A knock on the door cause me to look. "Kaname?" Takuma's voice called from behind the thick wood. Kaname didn't even acknowledge that his name was called. "Make sure you get some rest." Takuma said sadly from the door.
I felt bad for Takuma, he was worried about his friend, and Kaname was just ignoring him. I gave Kaname a gentle kiss on the lips before I started walking towards the door when I heard other voices. "Seems President Kuran has locked himself in his room." Rima said. "Alright, what did you do this time Hanabusa?" Akatsuki asked sighing.
"I didn't do it! Besides if I did, like always, he would have punished me in front of everybody." Hanabusa said in a sulking manner. I opened the door and slid out to see everyone still in their night clothes. "Lady Keiko." They all said shocked when I walked out of the room.
"Good morning everyone." I greeted with a small smile. "Why are none of you resting?" I asked looking at them all. "We were worried about Kaname. He hasn't come out of your room since yesterday." Takuma said.
"He has had some long nights so he is just catching up on some much needed sleep." I lied to them. I saw Ruka look to the side and Akatsuki give her a sad look. He obviously had feelings for her, but she dragged him along while chasing after Kaname. It hurt too see my friend like that.
"Master Takuma" a maid called walking up to us carrying a large stack of books. "Here they are, all the books you requested. Would you like me to take them to your room for you?" She asked sweetly. I looked at Takuma with an unbelievable look. 'Why does he need so many books? Honestly, Takuma' I thought fondly.
"Uh yes please, that would be perfect, thank you." Takuma said stiffly, everyone just looked between the stack of books and Takuma. "Oh Lady Keiko, where is Lord Kaname?" She asked giving a slight bow to me. "Kaname is resting, do you need him for something?" I answered.
She held out the silver tray she had in her right hand. "Lady Keiko can sign the paper. A guest is wanting to visit the dorm and is asking permission to enter." She said. Takuma grabbed the paper and read it before his face paled and he dropped to his knees.
"Takuma, what wrong?" I asked worriedly. "This can't be! Why is he?" Takuma said shaking. "Who Takuma?" I asked taking the paper from his hands. I narrowed my eyes when I saw the name of the man that Kaname and I did not trust.
"You okay Takuma?" Senri asked. "Is something wrong?" Hanabusa joined. "It says that my grandfather is coming to the dorm tonight!" Takuma yelled upset. Everyone just kind of gave him a deadpanned look. I signed the paper and gave it back to the maid.
When she walked away, I turned back to face everyone. "Class is canceled for tonight because of Ichio's visit. Get some rest, and be on your best behaviors. Kaname and I will be there so do not worry." I told them and walked back into the room.
"Kaname, Ichio is coming to the dorm tonight. I don't know what for or why, but I know that I won't like the reason." I said walking back to the couch. "Yes, it is never good news when it involves him, is it Keiko?" Kaname said sitting up and holding his hand out to me.
I grabbed his hand and he pulled me to stand in between his legs. I gently wrapped my thin arms around his head and pulled him to my chest. I laid my head on his and stroked his hair. "Let's get some sleep Kaname. It may put your mind to rest." I pulled away and pulled him towards the bed with me.
We both got under the covers, I laid on my back while he placed his head on my chest and set his hand on my stomach, gently moving his thumb in a relaxing motion. I stroked his head soothingly, trying to lull him into sleep.
His breathing eventually evened out, meaning that he was finally asleep. I kept staring at the canopy, thinking of why he was so upset. It was because Yuki let Zero drink her blood. 'I was never going to be enough was I?' I laughed to myself.
'Of course I never would be. Yuki was his darling girl. What could she give him that I couldn't? I was to marry him in less than a year, I can give him beautiful pureblooded children, and I could live forever with him. She could do none of these. Not now at least. But would I already be to late when she finally realized who she was? Was Kaname going to make Yuki her true self before we could be married?'
'What am I going to do about this troublesome girl that Kaname held affections for?'
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Kaname and I woke a few hours later to get ready for Ichio's arrival. I put in a short red dress that went to the middle of my thighs in puffy layers. It was laced up in the back and the sleeves were made entirely of red lace. I lad on white stocking and black shoes on. My hair was also in two pigtails, held up by red race ribbons.
I walked out of the bathroom to see Kaname in a designed black button up shirt and white slacks. His eyes roamed my body filled with lust. I smirked, purposely swinging my hips more as I walked towards him.
He pulled me to his chest when I was close enough to be grabbed. I placed both hands on his chest looking up at him as he held me tight. His left arm was wrapped around my waist and his right was slowly drifting down my side and to the bare skin above the stocking. His hand slightly slid under my skirt and the stroked the skin on the back on my thigh.
"Do you like it?" I asked in a seductive tone. "You look beautiful, but if I must say, it would look better on the floor." He smirked and gripped my thigh, pulling me closer. "Ah, ah, ah, we have a guest arriving soon. We can continue this later." I smirked at him and started to walk towards the door.
Kaname and I walked down the stars together, his arm rightfully around my waist, resting his hand on my hip. "Kaname, Keiko! Don't worry, you both don't have to be here for this. I'm sure he is just coming here to lecture me about something" Takuma said blocking our way.
"It's alright, we haven't seen Ichio for a long time. We would like to say hello." Kaname said as we walked past Takuma. "May we?" I asked looking back at Takuma. "Of course you may." Takuma said following us down the stairs.
Right as we stopped, the doors burst open showing a tall silhouette, with a billowing cloak. 'Always one for dramatic entrances, huh Ichio?' I thought to myself with an eye roll. "I appreciate this warm welcome. But the only reason I have come tonight is to pay a visit to my dear grandson." Ichio's said in his deep voice.
"No need to stand on formalities." He said. "Hello Ichio, I'm glad to see your well." Kaname said gripping my hip a tad bit tighter. "We haven't seen each other since you refused to have me as you and your sister's legal guardian. And that's the last we spoke, Lord Kaname" Ichio said turning to face us.
"Yes, I just didn't want us to be coddle." Kaname said. "Kaname, it isn't the time for this…" Takuma whispered in his ear. I saw Ichio staring at my brother's neck, probably thinking about what it would be like to drink our pure blood.
"Purebloods are different than us aristocrats. Even if you are covered in blood, then noting can defile you. You are flowers that smell lusciously sweet for all eternity." Ichio said bowing to Kaname and then turning to face me.
He knelt on one knee and grabbed my hand. Everyone gasped and Kaname held me closer to his side. "You possess overwhelming youth, power and beauty, I pray one day I will receive the benefits of your unrivaled blood." He said as he leaned down to kiss my hand.
Before his lips could touch my skin, Kaname had pulled me back, Senri had grabbed my hand and Hanabusa stood between me and Ichio. "You jest too much sir." Hanabusa snapped. Ichio narrowed his eyes at Hanabusa. I looked at Kaname to see his eyes let go of their red glow, and go back to their original wine.
"The son of Shiki and the son of Aido." Ichio said. "You say that knowing that asking a pureblood for their blood is the highest taboo among vampires!" Hanabusa snapped, ignoring Takuma trying to pull him back.
"I am not afraid of you-"Hanabusa was cut off as Kaname slapped him. Kaname and I bowed our heads. "We haven't taught him enough manners it seems." I said looking back up at Ichio. "It is because you are here Lord Kaname, Lady Keiko, that I am able to put my concerns to ease about letting my grandson attend this academy." Ichio said kneeling at our feet once more.
He kissed Kaname's hand "My Lord," He then kissed mine, a second longer than he did Kaname's. "My Lady." He looked up to see me staring down at him with a blank facial expression. No, I do not like this man.
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Kaname was laying on the couch reading letters he had. I was brushing my hair at my vanity, humming a song our mother used to sing to us before bed. I quit singing when Kaname dropped a paper to the floor and spoke. "If I continued to ignore you, would you stand there forever?" He addressed Ruka who had been standing outside our room for 5 minutes.
I stopped brushing my hair to watch her in the mirror. She walked towards him and stood in front of the couch. "It's just- you haven't scolded me yet." Ruka said. "You want me to slap you? You're an odd girl." Kaname chuckled.
"Lord Kaname you are very kind, the actions you took save Hanabusa from Ichio didn't they?" She asked him. "It just happened to turn out that way." Kaname answered. She started to walk towards him, when she stepped on a paper.
She bent down and picked up a couple of them handing them to him. "It seems you haven't been yourself lately." He took the papers with a thank you. She placed her hand on the couch next to his head, and leaned over him. "Lord Kaname, if my blood can be of some substances to you, even a little bit." She said giving herself a small cut on the neck, causing the blood to drop on Kaname's cheek.
I stood up gracefully. My black silk robe trailing on the floor as I walked. "You forget your place Ruka." I said dangerously. Her head shot up in my direction, fear in her eyes. She pulled away from Kaname and bowed. "I-I'm sorry Lady Keiko! I didn't mean to over step my boundaries." She apologized.
"Do not do it again." I warned her standing by Kaname's head and I placed a gentle but possessive hand on it. "Yes, Lady Keiko." She said and all but ran from the room. Kaname placed his hand on mine and pulled to stand in front of him.
His hands started to untie my robe, and I did nothing to stop him. As it fell down my shoulders and pooled on the floor, his beautiful eyes roamed my body. His hands explored every part of my body, before he pulled my head down to meet his kips in a heated kiss.
I started to unbutton his shirt and rub his toned chest. "I want to continue what you started earlier." He said once he broke the kiss. "I am yours Kaname." I said smiling. We continued to kiss and it led to a long and heated night.
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When I awoke Kaname was laying on his stomach with his arm thrown over my waist. I just looked at him, admiring his features. His smooth, pale skin. His silky brown hair. He has such long eye lashes and the most perfect lips. I gently ran the back of my fingers across his cheek bone and jaw line, when he eyes opened slowly.
Neither of us needed to say anything, we just knew. He placed his hand on the side of my face stroking it with his thumb. "I love you Kaname." I whispered. "I love you too." Kaname said back, closing his eyes once more.
I slowly got out of bed and got dressed in a short white summer dress. I brushed my hair and put on a small bit of perfume. I looked back at Kaname's peaceful body and left the dorm. I needed to talk to Kaien.
I was close to Kaien's office when I heard him speak. "…this is just their way of testing you. To see if you have what it takes to carry on the Kiryu name. I told them the other day that you were doing fine." Kaien said.
"Listen, I-" Zero's voice said. "Unfortunately Zero, this is something you can't refuse." Kaien said seriously. Zero said nothing but I heard his footsteps coming towards the door. When he closed the door behind him, I made myself known. "Your first assignment hmm?" I asked walking towards him slowly.
"What do you want Kuran?" He growled. "Nothing, not now at least. Is it so bad that I just wanted to talk to you Zero?" I teased giving him a flirty look. His eyes widened and his cheeks blushed a light pink, but he said nothing. "Be careful when you go after this Level E, Zero. I don't want you to get hurt." I said in a serious tone.
"Why does my well-being concern you, vampire?" He said narrowing his light colored eyes, the opposite of Kaname's dark ones. "I have my reasons Zero." I walked closer to him and stood on my tip toes. I placed a gentle hand on his cheek and pulled him down slightly.
I leaned in, and as much as I knew he didn't want to, he couldn't stop himself from leaning in either. We were only a breath away, when I moved to the side a little bit and kissed the corner of his mouth. I fell back to my regular height, but my hand stayed on his face.
His cheeks were a brighter red before and he glared at me before pulling his face away from my touch and walking away. I watched as he turned the corner, leaving my sight. I sighed and walked into Kaien's office.
He was facing the window with his hands behind his back. "Goodness, its either the Hunter's association or the Senate. I wish they would just leave my students alone." He said. "They don't know their boundaries, they think they are above the rest of us." I said. "But not you and Kaname. The both of you are what helps keep this school safe, your presence alone does that." He said.
"Yes, it's great to be a pureblood isn't it?" I said sarcastically. "Having to silently battle with an opposing force for our given right to rule." I said. "Kaien I need your help." I changed the subject. He turned to look at me from over his shoulder. When he saw the look on my face he turned completely.
"What do you need Keiko? You know I would help you with anything." Kaien said with a worried expression as he sat back at his desk. I walked closer and placed my hands on his desk bending down. I looked him in the eyes and whispered,
"I need your help protecting him."
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I didn't even get to finish the episode, and I've hit almost 3,000+ words. So a question for you all, who is Keiko referring to as 'him'? I think it would be interesting to hear your thoughts of who it is and why.
