A/N I don't own Vampire Knight nor do I make any profit from it

Chapter 10 – Oddly Cold

"So, did you go through with it, my lord," Hanaka asked through gritted teeth.

Kaname shook his head, "She was too jumpy and wouldn't let me near her," Kaname said with a heavy sigh.

"Oh," Hanaka rolled her emerald eyes, "She's too much of a good girl to want sex. I saw her running out of your room in tears. I wondered what had gone on."

Kaname shook his head with another heavy sigh, "She was stubborn and even had a weapon. It was funny to watch her though."

"As long as you didn't go through with it… that's fine," Hanaka said haughtily. Kaname watched his lover walk out of the room in a huff yet with an arrogant smirk on her face at the same time.

Hikari stepped into his bedroom and looked around to see Kaname standing there in a fine yet heavy silk red and gold robe. She could see his smooth chest peeking through the loosely closed robe and her cheeks reddened significantly. The heavy curtains were drawn and candles were lit around the room to create an ambiance.

"I am here, my lord," Hikari said as she bobbed a curtsy. Kaname eyed his young wife, noticing how nervy she was. He could smell the sweat on her clammy hands and he slowly walked towards her. Reaching out, Kaname gently placed two of his fingers underneath her chin and pushed her face up to look at him. Hikari flinched noticeably.

"Hikari, I'm not going to harm you," Kaname said softly. Hikari remained silent. Kaname heaved a heavy sigh before letting his hand over her delicate shoulder and down her thin arms to her small hand. He took hold of it and pulled her over to his lounging chaise, "Would you like something to drink, my lady?"

"I'd like some water please," Hikari said in a small and croaky whisper. Her hands rested on her lap, balled into fists and gripping the fabric of her dressing gown. Kaname stood up and walked over to a small table with a gold jug and a pair of gold beakers resting on top. He poured her out a beaker of water and handed it to her. Hikari took it with a small "thank you" and sipped it slowly and in complete silence.

"Hikari, I need you to know something," Kaname replied, "I am finding this as hard as you are. I was forced into this just as you were."

Hikari eventually turned her head towards him and nodded. Kaname removed the beaker from her tense grasp and placed it on the table. Pulling her to sit on his lap, Kaname gazed at the frightened girl. Her silvery locks hid her blushing face and Kaname reached to touch her cheek. However, he felt her flinch at his contact, "I'm not going to hurt you, Hikari."

Hikari remained silent as Kaname turned her face to look at him, "May I kiss you?"

Hikari averted her gaze from his and didn't answer him. Kaname took this as confirmation and leaned in to kiss her. The girl trembled with anticipation as Kaname gently touched his lips to hers. Hikari tensed up and she could feel Kaname's hands gently caressing her in an attempt to calm her down.

"Relax," Kaname whispered against her lips, "Please, just relax."

Hikari tried but to no avail. This was all so new to her and the awkwardness of the situation was not making her feel any better. Kaname trailed his lips to her jaw bone and planted soft butterfly kisses down her neck. Hikari gasped and squirmed in his grasp.

"I'll keep it innocent for now," Kaname thought to himself, "She's still so innocent… I'll take this slow."

Hikari could feel his lips nearing her jugular and her pulse raced uncontrollably, "Lord Kaname, please don't bite me," Hikari whimpered. Kaname looked up at her and he caressed her cheek.

"Don't worry," Kaname replied tenderly, "Nothing like that is going to happen yet."

Hikari gazed back at him and cocked her head to the side. With such a tender gaze, it was hard for her to differentiate between the cold and indifferent Kaname from this new and unexpectedly tender Kaname, "So this is how Kaname Kuran loves…" She thought to herself. This was the side Hanaka usually saw… the Kaname behind closed doors.

"Lord Kaname, I'm not sure about this…" Hikari tried to pull away from him, suddenly feeling even scared than before. Kaname kept his grip on her and didn't let go, "Please let me go…"

She tore herself from him and stood up, backing away, "Hikari, where do you think you are going," Kaname said as he stood up. Hikari walked behind the opposite couch and stood there, somehow hoping that the couch would protect her from her husband. Kaname, amused and annoyed at the same time, approached the frightened princess. Hikari turned to the wall to see two swords mounted on the wall crossed over each other. Hikari pulled one of them down from the wall and pointed the sharp end at her husband.

"You plan to hurt me with that, Hikari," Kaname asked with his head cocked to the side. He studied her closely with an amused smirk.

"If you come any closer, I will run you through," Hikari declared. She ran to other side of the room. Kaname raised an elegant eyebrow, "I mean it, Lord Kaname! Don't come any closer. I must protect my honour."

Kaname stared at her. She was holding the sword with both hands out in front of her and in no disciplined fighting stance. It was amusing to watch her swing the sword. Kaname watched her with a smirk.

"You can't hurt me, my gentle Hikari," Kaname replied, "I wouldn't let you."

Kaname slowly approached her and placed his hand on the blade, quickly and swiftly pulling it out of her gasp. His hand bled but that did not deter him from trying to approach her as Hikari backed herself against the wall.

Losing patience, Kaname placed his hands on either side of her and trapped her against the wall. He touched her lips with his blood stained finger, covering her lips with his blood. Holding Hikari's gaze, he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her lips, pushing deepening the kiss and tasting his blood at the same time. Hikari squealed but had no space to pull back as her head was already against the wall. Kaname let a hand move from the wall to the small of her back, pushing her body against his. He coaxed her into kissing him back and it worked, making Hikari tentatively place her hands on his chest and grasp at the fabric of his robe, pulling him nearer.

"Do you like that, Hikari," Kaname asked between his kisses. Pulling back slightly, he gazed into her eyes, sapphire meeting garnet, "I asked you a question, Hikari. Answer me."

Hikari gulped but snapped out of her trance and tried to push him away, "Go away… stop it…" she whimpered. Kaname, knowing that he forcing her would be rape, removed his hands from her person and dropped them by his sides. Hikari gazed at him, completely surprised, "Lord Kaname?"

"I'm not going to force you, Hikari," Kaname replied, "I am not that kind of man. You'll come to me eventually. Even virgin girls have needs."

Hikari blushed deeply, "What would you know of my needs?"

Kaname chuckled sardonically but didn't answer her as he turned away, "You're perfectly welcome to stay here or go back to your own room… it's your choice."

Hikari, without a word, ran from the room. Kaname stared after her. Touching his lips, he swallowed hard. Kissing her had been… like kissing the petals of a rose. Her lips were soft, tender and pliant. When her body had been pressed next to his, he felt his desire burning within him. However, it was a new kind of desire, a feeling he had not felt before, "Strange…" he whispered. He walked over to his large bed, which would feel oddly cold that night.

So no Aidou in this chapter (Sorry Aidou fan girls) but I needed to show this scene. I also wish to make a point about Hanaka. I don't condone affairs and infidelity but Kaname has been in love with Hanaka since they were children and he has been forced into this marriage just as much as Hikari and he's finding it very hard to let go of the past. So don't be too hateful of her. I will allow you to make your own opinion but don't judge Hanaka or Kaname too harshly. I needed to show that Kaname had a life before this story started.

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