HEY EVERYONE! I'm SO sorry for not updating for a few years. College has been putting me to work hardcore. I'm really happy for everyone being super patient with me and I love every single one of you from the bottom of my heart! And it also makes me really happy to see so many people like this story! I'll try to post stories up quicker, but I'm not sure if I can keep to it, but I will try for you all! I hope you enjoy this!

. : Chapter Nine : .

As time went by and the hours came and went Zero still was sitting in the Headmaster's office with the sleeping Asami resting on his shoulder. His arm resting around the couches back his gaze held a hard gaze outside the windows. It was now 1 A.M. in the morning and Yuki had popped into the office to check up on the girl, she had left and went to her dorm room to sleep as Zero was stuck. He did not want to stay and be in the same presence as that filthy pureblooded vampire, but there was no way he could get up without waking the sleeping girl.

Letting a sigh of frustration out he did not want to be here any longer. He was tired and getting grouchy, but he could leave if he wanted to without caring rather or not he woke the sleeping girl or not. If he did that he would hear from the Headmaster who had taken a leave quiet suddenly which irked the male more. Leaning his head back against the couch he closed his eyes for awhile to rest his eyes, but still held his guard up. He let his thoughts wonder about, racking up his brain. Why had he bothered to stay, and not only that - - take her hand when she was reaching out towards him. Some odd reason he felt drawn to do so, feeling his left eye twitch in annoyance at his own damn feelings for an unknown reason he opened them back up. He glared outside, but his attention was taken away from hearing the door open.

"About damn time you came back Headmaster."

He turned his head towards the door, but then glared harder. Instead of being the Headmaster like he had hoped it would be was instead the filthy Pureblood. Making his glare more intense; the proud Kuran prince paid no heed, instead he slightly glared back at him before speaking.

"And what are you doing here Zero? Isn't it past your time of sleep? But also, to what do I owe of you being here with my cousin."

Kaname's voice was hard and full of ice. He didn't know why the Level E vampire/hunter was here, or better yet, near HIS cousin for that matter. It made him feel on edge and cautious. Making his way to face the silver haired male his eyes held his stare as Zero closed his eyes turning his head away from the Pureblood.

. : Zero's Pov : .

He had no reason to answer the Pureblood, detesting the vial creatures of the night. Though very late he could just stand up and leave the room without reply, he'd know that would make the other male mad but wouldn't do anything but let it go. Letting the thought and idea sink in he felt movement on his shoulder making him turn his head just slightly to see the sleeping girl nestle her head more in a comfortable position on his shoulder. It irked him terribly to why he didn't just leave after seeing how she was doing by Yuki's will. Snapping from his thoughts his eyes narrowed at the prince before him sneering.

"Tsk, I heard you the first time… no need to get into a fit."

He smirked as he saw Kaname's eye barely twitch in annoyance. Feeling a smirk appear onto his lips he left it there to bask in the glory for awhile before the creature spoke.

"Then if you heard me please do explain why you are here."

Kaname's voice was on edge and he was losing his patients greatly, and all the more matter to make Zero's smirk widen. Resting more into the couch he laid his right arm over the back of the couch keeping his gaze on the Pureblood.

"Maybe I was here to kill her, even though she isn't of your kind."

After that sentence he felt the presence of the demon in front of him with his hands on his neck in a death grip as Zero pulled out Bloody Rose holding it at where Kaname's heart resides in: finger on the trigger to pull if any more danger.

"Careful of your actions vampire, wouldn't want to wake up your cousin now would yarms. Looking back down at her he felt a small smile grace his lips. He was glad that she was alive, and that she hadn't remembered anything. His thoughts drifted back to Yuki Cross. The Chairman's adoptive daughter and Perfect if it was on her order for him to check on her then he guess he could live with it. She was after all his girl. And he would obey any command she'd tell that creature.

Once opening her bedroom door, he walked in closing it behind him and walking to her bed. Pulling down the covers he laid her body on the mattress and pulled the covers over her body since her body temperature was dropping. Kissing her forehead lightly he started to lean up but halted after hearing her voice.

"Kaname-nii… Zero did nothing wrong. It was my fault he was there."

Rubbing the sleep from her eyes she stared back up at her cousin's face while still looking half asleep; eyes glazed over as she felt him mess with her hair as he sat down on her bed.

"Why do you say it's your fault Asami?"

As much as he was smart and could understand what people were talking about in tough situations, he didn't follow through on what his cousin was talking about. How could it be her fault? He didn't understand that and wanted to know quite badly. He couldn't help but let a ghost of a smile bestow on his lips as he saw his cousin let out a yawn as her eyes met his, seeming more awake now.

"I guess I instinctively reached out for him… Yuki asked for him to see how I was doing and he was about to leave, but after that it's just a blurr.."

Her voice drifted off as she was lost in thought of something, and Kaname just stared off into space replaying what she had said. Of course Zero mentioned Yuki's name, and hearing the confirmation from his cousin he knew it was true then. Shaking it off he rested his hand on her head before standing up and kissing her forehead.

"Well, I guess I'll let it slide with him then. Just go back to sleep then okay?"

He stared at her as she returned the stare nodding her head with a small smile gracing her lips.

"Of course, and have fun with classes."

A smile appeared on his lips as he shook his head.

"How do you know I have classes?"

He stared at her as she let out a giggle.

"I'm sure my cousin never skips out of classes at all. He's too good for that."

He let out a chuckle as he petted her head before heading to the door making his way out. But before doing so he left it cracked open a bit more and spoke.

"You may possibly be right, good night Asami."

And with that the door shut completely leaving the girl alone as she stared at it.

"Good night Kaname."

. : Asami's Pov : .

With that she continued to sit up in her bed staring outside. Her mind was too much in a buzz to go back to sleep for now so she let her mind wander around like usual. She couldn't get the feelings off that Zero actually stayed for that long, or however long it was. Sure Yuki asked him to, but he could have left, why didn't he? She shook her head side to side as she stared at the stars. There were so many out and there seemed to be countless of them.

Asami huddled closer into the sheets since she was shivering. As much as her mind was buzzing, her thoughts kept drifting back to the silver haired male. Despite how he came off, she couldn't help but let a small smile appear on her lips. With that she laid back down on her bed and brought the sheets closer to her as she snuggled into them. Her eyes began to close and her mind went back to that male.

"… You're a strange one, Zero."

And those last words, the dream world consumed her mind.

. : Next Day : .

Hearing a ringing a small thin hand reached over and turned off the alarm clock. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes she stretched out letting some joints pop here and there as her eyes adjusted to the bright light. Removing herself from the covers she realized that she had slept in her uniform the previous night. Making her way to the bathroom she brushed her hair and teeth and fixed the uniform, which wasn't terrible. No one would be able to tell she slept in it.

Looking over that she was presentable she grabbed her bag from the back of her desk chair and left the room before closing it. As she stepped outside she soaked up the sun smiling as it felt warm against her skin. Making her way towards the building she was happy in her own world till she heard her name being called.

"Ms. Kuran!"

Blinking her eyes she stopped in her tracks looking around. Finally her eyes spotted a male who she remembered being in her class yesterday waving his hand frantically and running towards her.

"Oh, good morning Saito."

She smiled at the male who in return just blushed. He then shook his head from side to side and had a look of determinism? She couldn't tell at this point his aura was just beaming brightly. Tilting her head to the side a few strands of her hair fell into her face as she held a curious look.

"What is it Saito?"

Saito just melted, her voice was just so… smooth and relaxing and just so cute. He composed himself as he cleared his throat.

"Ms. Kuran, I was wondering if. If. If…"

The poor boy was stuttering Asami thought he was going to die. She waved her hand in an up and down movement with a slight giggle.

"Relax and think what you say before you speak."

He listened and had his determined look again.

"I was wondering if you would go with me to the social ball tonight."

Asami only blinked her eyes at him. Social Ball? Why didn't she hear anything about it? They possibly were going to speak of it today, and it was no wonder everyone seemed to be excited. Smiling sheepishly she bowed.

"I'm sorry Saito, I must decline. Thank you though for asking me."

She stood back up and gave him an apologetic smile; he didn't seem down about it instead he was blushing.

"A-ah! Don't worry about it Ms. Kuran."

She pursued her lips together at the way he was addressing her.

"You can call me Asami, you don't need to be so formal."

She let out a small giggle as he apologized; in turn they departed as she continued her way towards the building. She had a feeling that today was going to be a busy day.

She hated when she was right. The whole classroom was pretty much in an uproar as students were everywhere talking amongst themselves. Making her way to her spot next to Yuki who was currently yawning she smiled and seemed awake seeing the girl.

"Good morning Asami."

Smiling back she took her seat.

"Morning Yuki. So, what's going on?"

Asami had a feeling what it was, but it was good to get the positive note if she was correct or not. Yuki sat straight up instead of slouching on her desk as she smiled.

"It's for the Social Ball. We're the ones who're in charge decorating this year."

"Oh, so when do we start decorating?"

Asami cocked her head to the side in curiosity. The ball would be probably that day or tomorrow she was only guessing since this is the first for her.

"We start decorating now! Alright everyone let's go decorate!"

The class rep was very enthusiastic about the ball. She then watched as all the girls started to hurry towards the gym where it would be held at. Before the Yuki and she could move the class rep stopped Yuki.

"Remember Yuki, if you don't do well on the exams, I'll haunt you forever."

Yuki had a shocked look on her face or more frightened as the two of us watched him leave. Yuki was hanging her head as a depressed cloud was hanging over her.

"Oh man…"

Asami let out a giggle as she rested a hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry Yuki, I'll help you if you need it."

. : Later On : .

Everyone was busy preparing for the dance tonight as the gym looked brilliant. During the preparations Yuki got a lecture from the Class Rep because all she wrote was her name. Asami was busy putting on her dress that Kaname gladly sent her. Twirling around in it she couldn't help but smile lightly. It was very lovely she had to admit. Reaching to her knee caps it was a shoulder cut off blue dress.

Tying ribbons the side of her hair she nodded her head approving her look. Closing her door and locking it she made her way towards the gym area.