Author's Note: I'm so sorry for my blatant negligence to this story. But, fear not, I have not given up! I swear I'll start updating better. I have excuses, but you don't care about that. So, anyways. This chapter takes place the evening of where the last one left off. I don't own Vampire Knight, etc. These words, however, are mine. Please enjoy! Please review!

I a lot on my mind as I traipsed down the hall toward the bathroom. Just last night, Zero had accused me of wanting Kaname to drink my blood. I mean, this morning we made up, but still... I didn't want him to think that.

I shifted all my various shower supplies to one arm to open the bathroom door. My arm seemed to sag under the weight. This alerted me to something I hadn't been aware of. "Phew! I'm tired!"

The door swung open, revealing the very same Zero who'd been occupying my thoughts. "Oh, Zero! Were you about to take a bath?" If so, please carry on. I mean, not that I'd say that out loud. Ever.

Zero seemed to have lost his good mood from this morning. "Knock first," he grumbled.

I rolled my eyes. So it was one of those moods. Whatever. "You're the one that never knocks. Hang a towel on the doorknob." I was prepared to leave the conversation at that, since Zero was occupying the room. However, he decided to reveal what was on his mind...

"Kaname Kuran." Wait, what? Was Zero trying to say he was- "I wonder what he has planned for you." Oh. Cool, not gay.

"Huh?" Though I delighted in Zero's straightness, his comment still confused me.

"Never mind. Just leave already." Ok, so Zero was gonna be rude about it.

I had a sudden thought. "Wait!"

"Don't get so close to me."

"I forgot to tell you something." I resolved any doubts I had. "Zero, you were imagining it. I've never wanted Kaname to drink my blood." Only you...

But of course, I didn't say that last part.

Zero seemed skeptical. "Is that right?"

I all the sudden felt a bit sheepish under his cynical gaze. "Y-yeah. You're the one who brought him up. Being a freak again..."

I looked up, making eye contact. "All I want is to be able to provide you with the blood you need to survive. You're the only person who I'd ever let drink my blood. Besides, I can't just give my blood to anyone and everyone. You might see me as a pushy donor, Zero, but... "

Zero was looking towards the door. "Are you even listening to me?" he looked over at me, like he didn't really care. "We decided together that we'd do this. Both of us. Right?"

Suddenly, Zero slammed up against the wall, his eyes red with bloodlust. "What? Now?" Who was I to deny his thirst, but he hadn't seemed like he needed it.

He closed his eyes and opened his mouth, leaning toward my neck. Closer. Closer...

And then coming to rest on my shoulder. Disappointment ran through me. I'd been fooled.

"You idiot." Zero said harshly. "You're the one who hasn't been able to make up her mind." He separated himself from me, literally. "Get out."

Tears welled up in my eyes. He really hit a soft spot. I knew I loved Zero like nothing I'd known before. But were my feelings for Kaname stronger than I thought?

I didn't know how to react to Zero's calling me out so harshly. So I reverted to kindergarten instincts for a bit.

I picked up my things, preparing to leave. Then I shoved them into his face as hard as I could. "You jerk!"

Zero recovered quickly, picking up my bra and examining it inquisitively before I snatched it back. "I'll be really angry if you test me again!" And with that, I left. Screw this, screw Zero. If he was so bent on me falling in love with Kaname, maybe I would.

(*VK*)

The next day went just as usual, with just a bit of ice in mine and Zero's conversations. I didn't think anything of it until I saw him heading off campus after lunch. Given Zero's history, I immediately assumed the worst. "He must be skipping his afternoon classes!" I said to myself.

So I did the rational thing and followed him.

As I walked behind him and as quietly as possible, I couldn't help but wonder why he was cutting class. After last night... Had I said something that hurt him? But all I did say is what I can truthfully say right now about me and Zero and Kaname. I was confused. My feelings for Kaname were strong. Though I had been sure Zero was the only person I loved, Kaname shadowed over that centainty, creating doubt. Just like he did in real life. Why did I have to be in love with two men, so different, yet so much alike?

It really is a wonder Zero hadn't spotted me. But it would be another wonder if I would be able to find him. I'd lost track of his silver glory in the crowd around the town, I couldn't seem to find it again.

I did, however find a few Night Class students. Shiki and Rima. After some minor questioning and a bit of prodding, I discovered that they were both highly notable models. Models. Geez. It made me think how many of the celebrities we idolize are hiding fangs behind those sparkling smiles.

I wandered around back allies and whatnot for a while. Though I knew it was dangerous for a small girl to wander alone in sketchy places, but I thought I could handle it.

Boy was I wrong. Before I knew it, I was looking up at the Level E that was claiming me as his dessert.