Weekend is here finally!! I can work on my story more! But I'm falling behind a bit so I apologize for any slow updates. XD Anyway, this is another Zero/Naomi fluff...basically him telling how he and Naomi met how he fell in love with her...yeah...I am working on more Kaname fluff, but hey, I'm a Zero fan girl. Kaname is one of my favorites too but I love Zero the best...hence most of this story being Zero-centered. Alright, get high on chapter nine. I seriously looked up synonyms for "Enjoy" and that was there!!!! Sorry...I had to use it XD
The moment I saw her, I knew. She was so beautiful, the reddish brown hair that had flowed around her shoulders, and shining blue-green eyes, her flawless, creamy white skin, but she was a vampire. I was raised to be a vampire hunter but still, she enchanted me for some reason. She didn't look dangerous at all, her voice was like soft music, and she walked so gracefully around, she seemed to float. I couldn't believe how something so gorgeous could be so dangerous, and yet it seemed as if I could trust her.
"Zero! I lost mom and dad, where are they?!" Ichiru dashed inside the little department store as his twin brother Zero walked down the aisle searching for the items on the list his mother had given to him.
"They went back home, it's okay, you can stay here with me," Zero said and picked up a pack of paper towels off the shelf.
"Oh, okay, I'm sorry Zero," Ichiru said softly and his brother shrugged.
"It's alright, I'm done anyway," he said and went to the front desk to pay.
Once they were outside, the sweet scent of roses and lilacs greeted them, making the two boys feel very relaxed.
"This is odd," Zero said, "roses and lilacs in this weather."
"Excuse me," a young woman's voice came from behind them and Ichiru looked like he had just seen a goddess, "have you seen my twin brother?"
Zero turned as well and met a pair of enchanting blue-green eyes and a kind face.
"Wow, you're beautiful," Ichiru breathed and the young woman smiled.
She was about two heads taller than Zero and looked to be no older than thirteen with blue-green eyes that seemed to hold every emotion in the world and reddish brown hair that cascaded to half way down her back. Her creamy white skin gave it all away, Zero knew immediately she was a vampire.
"Thank you very much," she said to Ichiru and he blushed, "have you seen my brother? He's a little taller than I am, and messy brown hair."
"Vampire," Zero snapped and she looked over at him, rather surprised.
"I'm sorry?"
"Vampire, you're a vampire," he repeated and she looked both shocked and impressed.
"I'm sorry; I'll leave you alone now. I didn't know if you saw him pass by or anything, but thank you anyway for your time," the girl started to walk away when Ichiru called out to her.
"Hey, what's your name in case we see him?"
"Naomi," was the reply, and she smiled and then left them.
"I don't think she was going to hurt us," Ichiru said softly once Naomi was out of ear shot and Zero glared after her.
"She's a vampire, it doesn't matter," he snapped and Ichiru looked apologetic.
"Okay, let's go home so mom and dad aren't worried," he said and Zero watched him cough a little.
"Are you sick?"
"No, just a little bit cold. I'm okay," Ichiru smiled as did Zero and they returned home.
That wasn't the last we saw of her though. Naomi was around the market a lot, always shopping and she'd find some excuse to come up and talk to Ichiru and me. It was like she was just searching for some friends, and like Ichiru had said the first time we met her, she didn't want to hurt us. Naomi never said anything about drinking blood or anything about her life except her brother. Kaname we learned was his name, however we never saw him in person. Naomi painted a picture of him in our minds, and after a while, it seemed natural to see that girl window shopping with her glittering purple bag gripped in her perfect hands in front of her.
Ichiru immediately adored her and always spotted her before I did. Our parents met her as well, and even though it took a good few months, they came to trust Naomi around Ichiru and me. She was so gentle and kind, it seemed unnatural, but I just couldn't bring myself to hate this girl even though she was a vampire. Ichiru looked up to her, and Naomi seemed to treasure him more than anyone; she was always holding him and whispering comforting words in his ear when he was upset and teaching him new things about our world as well as hers.
"Naomi-chan, look, it's snowing finally!" Ichiru exclaimed and turned to her, his eyes sparkling.
She smiled at him and joined him at the window, her reddish-brown hair pulled back into a ponytail that sat at the top of her head and her light green sweater sleeves pushed up to her elbows.
"Naomi-chan, aren't you cold in that?" Zero asked as he studied the mini skirt and thigh high leggings.
"Nope, I'm fine. This sweater is pretty warm," Naomi answered him and flashed a playful smile.
"It's so pretty," Ichiru sighed as the new snow drifted from the inky black sky, "hey Naomi-chan?"
"Mmm-hmm?"
"Are all vampires like you?" Ichiru asked even though he knew the answer.
Zero looked as surprised as did Naomi at his question and she looked down at him.
"Ichiru-kun, you know the answer to that," she said in a shocked tone and he shrugged.
"I really just want your opinion," Ichiru told her and looked out the window.
Naomi paused and then picked Ichiru up in her arms and carried him over to the couch before sitting next to Zero.
"No, my gentle Ichiru, not all vampires are like me," she said and Zero snuggled up against her as well.
"But as long as Naomi-chan is gentle and kind, then it'll be okay," Ichiru said sleepily and nestled his head on her shoulder, "Naomi-chan is our angel, right Zero?"
Zero's face went very red and he nodded in agreement as his brother gave them both a sleepy smile.
"We love…Naomi-chan," Ichiru sighed before falling asleep in Naomi's arms and she hugged him tenderly.
"Naomi-chan?" Zero said after a minute and she looked down at him.
"Yes, Zero?"
"I was wondering, you've been hanging around us a lot and I was wondering if there was a reason why."
Naomi seemed taken a back and then rose, Ichiru sound asleep in her arms.
"I love you guys if that's the reason you're searching for. I'll be right back, I want to put Ichiru in his own bed," Naomi said and walked up the stairs.
Zero sat on the couch for a few minutes until Naomi returned and sat down next to him once more.
"Naomi-chan?"
"Yes?"
"Is Kaname like you?" Zero asked and Naomi's face lit up at her brother's name.
"Oh no, he's much smarter and stronger than I am. Kaname-sama is such a gentle person and he is so wonderful to everyone. He takes care of me and I try to protect him as much as I can," Naomi said, a bright smile on her face.
"You love Kaname more than anyone, don't you?" Zero asked, his heart beating a bit faster and Naomi paused.
"Now that I think about it, yes, I do love him a lot more than anyone thinks. Kaname is my twin brother but he's also my role model because he gets along with more people than I do. He's also better at keeping his temper," Naomi said with an embarrassed expression and Zero looked confused.
"But you're very patient Naomi."
"Ah, well, only with the people I am very close to. There are many people that I hate and I'm not friendly around them," Naomi rubbed the back of her head and her eyes seemed to narrow.
"Like who?"
"Just—people that are arrogant and stupid and they brush me aside. I'm very protective of the ones I love and those people—they don't protect certain people in my life that need it the most. I don't want to talk about it though. It's just something Kaname and I keep to us," Naomi said but punctured her serious statement with a smile, "anyway Zero, it's late. I should go."
"Do you have to?" Zero took her hand and she blushed.
"I don't want Kaname worrying. I'm not out this late usually," the vampire said and Zero reluctantly let go of her hand.
"I just don't get to see you that much," he said sadly and Naomi kissed his cheek.
"I'll visit again soon," she promised and Zero's fingers touched where she had kissed him, his eyes very wide, "be good, my sweet Zero."
Two weeks passed and Naomi visited again, only this time, she had changed. She seemed distant and sad, like someone had passed away or something. I didn't know what was wrong with her, and I was determined to find out so I was able to sneak back downstairs and listen in on my parents talking to Naomi.
Naomi gagged and coughed violently over the sink, her hands gripping the counter. Mrs. Kiryuu stood behind her, rubbing her back and Mr. Kiryuu held a glass of water and a blood tablet in his hands.
"Naomi, how many times have you done this to yourself?" Mrs. Kiryuu asked softly as Naomi stood upright.
Zero watched from the stairs quietly and he saw the vampire take the water and blood tablet from his father, gratefully.
"I'm sorry, but I warned you. I'm dangerous to your sons, Zero especially," she said and gulped down the blood in the glass.
"But you've gone so long of knowing them and you haven't once showed any signs of attacking. We trust you," Mr. Kiryuu said and Naomi leaned back over the sink, gagging again.
"I'm sorry, but," she stood up straight again, "Zero's scent is so tempting. I'm doing this before I give into my instincts and attack him. Believe me when I say I'm dangerous no matter how long I've been around and Zero's blood is the thing I desire the most. I can't come here anymore, nor can I see them."
"Naomi," Mrs. Kiryuu coaxed and handed her another blood tablet, "Zero loves you so much. It would shatter him if you left."
Naomi felt much better and sipped the blood in the glass and sighed.
"It's for his own good. Zero is a strong boy, young, he'll get over it," she said.
"I wouldn't count on it," Mr. Kiryuu said and Naomi set her glass down.
"Listen, I'm not doing this because I want to. You know how I feel about Zero, despite my being three years older, but anyway, if I ever did anything to hurt him, I couldn't—"
"You leaving would hurt him, Naomi," Mrs. Kiryuu told her and Naomi sensed Zero's presence.
"What are you doing up, Zero?" she asked and before he could move, she was right next to him.
"I'm still not used to that," Mr. Kiryuu muttered, referring to how unusually fast she could move.
"Naomi-chan, why don't you want to visit anymore? You're not dangerous," Zero said and Naomi's eyes softened, "I don't want you to leave. It would really hurt—Ichiru."
There was a pause and Naomi leaned forward and kissed his cheek.
"Alright then, I'm not going anywhere," she promised and Zero just stared at her with wide eyes, "do you want to tuck back in bed?"
Zero nodded and let Naomi pick him and carry him back into his room.
"Zero, Naomi?" Ichiru said from the door and the two people turned.
"Ichiru, are you feeling alright?" Naomi asked and he shuffled over to her.
Zero pressed his hand to his brother's forehead, which was burning hot.
"You do have a fever," he said.
"I'll go get some ice; you two stay here—ah--?" Naomi's eyes snapped open wide and her heart jolted.
"Naomi-chan, what is it?" Ichiru asked and she stood up.
"Stay here with—" Naomi started out the door but Zero rushed passed her, "Zero!"
The young boy dashed down the steps and to the door, both of his parents giving him a questioning look.
"She's--!" Naomi gasped and heard both of the Kiryuu parents begin to yell.
"ZERO!"
Naomi tore down the stairs and to the front door where she saw them both with their vampire hunting weapons.
I was in Shizuka's arms and I felt her breath on my neck. I looked at my parents helplessly and felt the icy fangs pierce my skin. It was the most painful feeling in the world and I finally understood why Naomi didn't want to change me.
"SHIZUKA!" Naomi yelled as she stood up off the floor, and stepped in front of Zero, "YOU TRAITOR!"
Naomi picked up a blade and lunged at the other pure blood, which pulled her own blade out and they clashed together.
"You won't be able to overpower me, Naomi," Shizuka said smoothly and Naomi's eyes glowed red, "now move aside, you're keeping me from my task."
"You won't touch Zero!" Naomi shrieked, and Zero was able to get on all fours.
"He's already going to become a vampire, Naomi, you know that," Shizuka said softly and the blades clashed again as Shizuka went to plunge her sword into Naomi's stomach.
"You're going to pay for this!" Naomi cried, and the strong scent of the Kiryuu parents' blood almost overwhelmed her as she was blinded by tears.
"I'm sure I will," Shizuka said as Naomi resisted the blade, "but I doubt you'll be the one making me pay."
There was another clash of the blades and Zero yelled as Shizuka over powered Naomi and plunged the sword into her side. Naomi's eyes widened, but she did not scream as Shizuka pinned her against the wall.
"You're so pathetic, thinking you could win against me. I feel sorry for you," she said, her silver hair stained with blood and Naomi's eyes glowed red.
Shizuka smirked and yanked her sword out of Naomi's side, blood splattering on the carpet. Naomi pressed her hand against it, trying to heal it and only gasped in searing pain as Shizuka stepped over the dead bodies and over to the doorway.
"Come now Ichiru, let's go."
"Ichiru?! How could you do this--?!" Naomi gasped as Ichiru stared at her.
"Naomi-chan--!"
Her eyes burned as Shizuka put her hand on his shoulder then led him away, Zero also staring after them.
"Zero—I—Ichiru! You betrayed--!" Naomi gritted her teeth and felt tears pour down her face.
Zero had gained enough strength back and the pain had almost gone when he walked over to Naomi.
"So this is why you think you're dangerous?" he asked quietly and she nodded.
"I could have done that to you--! Zero, you have to get somewhere safe and get—help—you're parents—oh God Zero!"
Naomi felt his finger brush her tears away and he held her free hand.
"You aren't going to leave me too are you?" he asked softly and Naomi felt her heart break even more.
"No! Never!" she exclaimed and hugged him tightly.
"Naomi, can I tell you something?"
"Of course, what is it?" Naomi pulled back and kept his head turned away from his parents' bodies.
"Naomi, I'm in love with you."
The blue green eyes widened in shock and her heart skipped a beat.
"It—it's just a crush, Zero," she said and hugged him again but he pulled away from her, his eyes full of hurt and anger.
"What?! Naomi-sama, what the--?!"
"Zero, you're so young and you have your whole life ahead of you. Why are you just now deciding who you're in love with?"
"Naomi-sama, I know you love me back," Zero said, his teenage face getting closer to hers.
"I'm three years older than you are, and I'm a vampire! Even though I never want to hurt you, I could turn on you because of my blood lust! Zero, I'm dangerous!" Naomi said then gripped her bloody wound and greeted her teeth again in agony.
"But I know you'll never hurt me," Zero told her and Naomi felt more tears brim in her eyes.
"Zero--!"
The light violet eyes looked deep into hers and she tore her gaze away. She felt his soft fingers touch her face and his arms then work around her waist.
"What are you--?" she asked but Zero pulled her close to him, holding her the same way she held him.
Naomi felt Zero's warm fingers caress the back of her head and his heart beat gently in his chest.
"Thirteen years old and you decide that you love me of all people," Naomi said and Zero rested his head on hers, his silver hair tickling her face, "you were raised to hate vampire Zero. How could you possibly love someone like me?"
"The same way you do for me," was his reply and Naomi brought her hand up to the back of his head.
"My sweet Zero," she said quietly and felt his tears drip onto her face as she slipped into unconsciousness.
I had to leave her there that night as Chairman Cross came to get me. I didn't see Naomi for two years and the more time I spent away from her, the more I fell in love with her. It was so pathetic how desperate I was for her, just wanting those arms around me again and that silver voice whispering how it was all going to be fine in the end. I wanted her so badly, just by my side, and when she just disappeared, it was as if someone was ripping me apart from the insides. I love her…I did from the moment I met her…I love her so much…I'd give anything to protect her…Naomi…the one I am supposed to hate with a passion is the one I care the most about…Naomi Kuran…a pure blood vampire…and the woman I desire to be around for the rest of eternity.
I'm putting my thank yous down here this time...SO THANK YOU TO: AkashaCullen26, xlostsoulxmcr, azuresilver, my-forgotten-rose, Chantelle Cullen, starberries bite, darkHeartedangel26 and KanamesKitti!! I got so many reviews for chapter Eight, I'm so grateful!! ^-^ I'm sorry if all the Zero fluff is driving some of you nuts, but to be honest (I'm going to sound mean even though I don't want to) there is so much Kaname/Yuuki fluff in the series and Zero is well, solo. Therefore, Zero and Naomi's love story is the main focus of this fic. I'm going to add some Kaname fluff in here too but just for future reference, there's going to be more Zero than Kaname. Just so some know. Didn't want to be mean but I'm just merely trying to avoid unnecessary criticism if everyone knows. OK, anyway, review please!!
