Hello everyone! Hisashibori da ne~! I'm sorry for keeping you guys wait for this chapter. I've taken into thought some of your reviews and I have to say, they are brilliant ideas. I mean, why didn't I think of that?! I'll just try and place them in this story thank you so much.

Lily-Queen23411: I did notice that small slip up of Zero and I kinda feel guilty for that since well... that can be considered MY slip up but all the well, thank you for pointing that out.

My Hopes and Dreams: Your review had me thinking. We'll see. :3 Oh, and I didn't get the name of the bookstore from 'Konoha'. It's actually japanese for 'this book'. Kono = This, and Hon = Book. That's why but I can see the resemblance. Yes. :D

rockprincess77: I know right! I loved that part too! Oh Hijikata-san. *hearts everywhere*

Thank you so much for your reviews too Guest, kuroh, and cherrypopper11! Thank you for keeping me going! Now, on with the show (story, not show). Haha.


It was yet another day where in Studio 5's model, Zero Kiryu, will have a photo shoot with Studio 1's model, Kaname Kuran. Sure the silverette didn't want to face the brunette at the moment and somehow the pure blood also felt the same, but well, work had other plans for them. I mean, after what had happened last night well, the two had been thinking a lot. Yagari kept asking Zero about 'having a space in your heart that's empty' and other crap (that's what Zero thought) while Kaname's mind kept on replaying what he did in his car right after Zero gave him back his scarf.

Zero sighed. He was afraid that he would do his work properly today but well, Kenji-san at least, was helping him calm down this time. The said megane kept on ranting very very pun-y knock knock jokes and well, the silverette had also laughed at some of them.

"Will you remember me in a year?" Kenji asked, getting started with another joke again but Zero felt prepared this time.

"Yes." He answered swiftly.

"Will you remember me in a month?"

"Yes."

"Will you remember me in a week?"

"Yes." Zero continued.

"Knock knock."

"Who's there?"

"See? You've forgotten me already." Kenji laughed so hard at this and he received a swat to his back by the silverette. "Hahahaha! You looked so confident while you were answering those questions and then came that finisher! Hahahahaha!" He received a jab to the gut next and he cradled himself on the floor.

"You idiot." Zero couldn't help but chuckle before helping his manager up. He didn't want any unnecessary attention at the moment. They were already at the door of Studio 1's main room and Zero had to take in a deep breath to prepare for himself. Here goes nothing.. They pushed open the doors and were greeted by the many people of Studio 1, the backdrop scenery in-charge, the camera men for who knows why they are here, and the rest of the crew including the main man of the studio with his blonde, happy-go-lucky manager. However, there was one extra face that had stood out among the crowd and hell was that person beautiful.

"Oh, Zero-kun is here!" Takuma announced, which made the pure blood look at the direction he was looking at and well, it had made his heart skip a beat for some reason. This also caught the attention of the 'extra face' or so Zero had called.

"Zero Kiryu of Studio 5?" The 'extra face', who was female, asked, looking at where Kaname was looking. Oh this was going to get interesting.


"Ah, Nozuka-san, this here is the person in-charge of today's photo shoot. However, might I warn you, Zero-kun and Kaname are going to have to do this for a women's magazine." Ichijo was slightly afraid about telling this to them. He had already seen the faces made by Kaname when the dealer said what they'd be posing for today so he was also a bit worried for Zero. That's because he noticed that the two models had a tense kind of atmosphere around them at the moment.

"Why a women's magazine though?" He asked, bowing slightly at the woman before introducing himself. "Hello, I'm Kenji Nozuka, Zero Kiryu's manager." He gave her his business card before turning to the blonde Takuma again, his eyes filled with confusion and slight uneasiness.

"It's nice to meet you Nozuka-san. I'm Yuki, Yuki Cross." The girl smiled, taking his hand and shaking it for a while. Zero looked over Kenji's shoulder to take in the appearance of the brunette in front of him. Large brown eyes that just screams innocence and long brown hair that he could tell was naturally silky looking - she was really a pretty girl. Her eyes lit up when their gazes met. "You must be Zero! Hi! I look forward to having you model for my magazine cover!"

"Eh?" Was all Zero had responded and well, he was practically dragged by the shorter girl towards Kaname. Once they had stopped, Zero led his gaze to the ground and no onto the brunette. The same goes for Kaname, his gaze was elsewhere and not on the silverette in front of him.

"You two are going to model-"

"You don't have to explain this to him, Yuki." Kaname interrupted her, narrowing his eyes and his cheeks going a light hue of pink which was rather out of character for him. "I mean really, of all the things you wanted in return why did it have to be this?" Zero was confused at what the two brunettes were talking about and somehow he got a feeling that when the cat is out of the bag, he isn't going to like it.

"Come now Kaname, a debt is a debt and it must be paid. Now seems like the best time to have that debt be paid isn't it?" She smiled at him, patting his shoulder before looking at a bewildered Zero yet again.

"But Yuki, how are you so sure that he'd even agree to this? I mean, will that be okay with his reputation? I've done this many times on my own but with him-"

"Hush Kaname. The ladies would love this alright? I know since I've never disappointed my viewers before." Kaname didn't feel assured at all but he knew that with Yuki, nothing is impossible. He just knew that little ball of sunshine won't bring rain clouds to anybody - anybody except him and Zero probably. "Besides, all you guys are going to do is pose for me in 3 different way as I had instructed. One being the cover of the magazine, two being a poster that comes along with it, and three.." She trails off before meeting her gaze with lavender ones. "Zero, you remember that commercial you did with Cologne Mystique?" Zero went red at that and nodded. "The way you portrayed it was sexy enough but this time, I want 2 people in the picture and it would be featured at the back of the magazine. Come on, it'll gain you guys some more fans after all!"

"I think I know what kind of fans you're talking about." Kaname crossed his arms and rolled his eyes.

"Just a minute! What the hell are you guys talking about, and Kaname I don't see why you're so opposed to shooting just 3 poses for a women's magazine. What's the big deal?" Oh Zero could be so oblivious at times and well, he felt a chill go up his spine when he saw how Yuki smiled at him and how Kaname looked at him with narrowed eyes.

"If only you knew."


"Alright guys! Zero, tilt your chin up a bit so we could see Kaname's hand holding it. That's it! Lean your head to the right a bit! Yep, there we go!" Yuki kept shouting. As what you guys might be thinking, the two models on the stage are posing for the cover of the female brunette's magazine. To say the least, the two models were having a hard time but they had to take this professionally.

Earlier, Zero had agreed to do the photo shoot without even knowing what the said poses were. Well, that was seriously the wrong-est (worst) thing he has ever done. After hearing what the first one was, he wanted to back out but well, he was a man of his word and refusing to do so would damage his pride as a man and as a model. Kaname on the hand did not have the right to refuse since he too was a man who keeps his promises and well, a debt is a debt and it must be paid. Now, the two were on stage -half naked- and were striking the first pose for the cover.

Zero wondered how the girl had thought of this pose between him and Kaname. The said brunette was behind him, Zero's back pressing against the well toned chest muscles of the other. Kaname's right hand was under Zero's chin while the other was around his waist, secured there firmly. Meanwhile, Zero had to press himself against the said chest (as instructed by Yuki) and fall just slightly limp on him, giving a small docile and relaxed expression form the brunette. To think that the both of them had to get into such an intimate position while having their heads still in a cloud of their own confusion and pondering, it was very cruel.

"Kaname, put your face near Zero's ear. Yeah? That's it! Angle it to the right a little. Ooh that gaze is good! Stick with that!" She paused before a mischievous glint had passed her eye. "Zero, you're a natural! Keep that blush on your face for a while!" The said silverette flinched at this before he went back to his pose. Oh, how he wanted to go home and hide in his closet right now!

Inside Kaname's mind, he was thinking. Is Zero blushing for show? or is he blushing for a reason? The second was most probably it but who knows. Kaname knew though that both of them were really embarrassed right now even though Kaname himself had successfully controlled the heat on his cheeks from surfacing. However, his heart beat was something he couldn't slow down. He wasn't worried whether Zero might feel it or not but well, holding the silverette in such a manner, he can't deny the fact that it was actually arousing his senses.

Finally, Yuki's hired photographer had took several photos, each in a different angle for her to choose later. She pouted a bit at the finish of the first pose. However, she will make the most out of it after all. "Good job on the cover you two! Now, on for the poster!" She clapped her hands and the crew started cleaning up the set to set up the next scene for the pose.

Who do you think is the one who manages the set? Kaname sweat dropped at the sight of the original scene in-charge sulking at a corner.

It was break time for the models who had been posing for about 20 minutes straight so they rested in the waiting room/mini living room where that television was.

I don't know why he's staying here when he has his own dressing room! Zero thought, frustrated that he had to sit opposite to where the brunette was. Takuma had offered them a cup of coffee or tea and since Zero believed in the saying 'to refuse and offer is a great insult', he went with it -at least Kenji was with him on this. However, not too long did the blonde Ichijo drag the megane elsewhere for some help with arranging files about other models. Talk about bad timing.

"That Yuki.. I swear.. I'm never asking her favors again." Kaname mumbled to himself. He was sitting on the couch with a small towel around his neck. He was still half-naked and had his legs crossed as his arms were perched up on the top of the sofa. Zero heard his words though and smiled to himself which the pure blood did just so happen to catch seeing. "What's with that smile?"

"I don't know. To think that the almighty Kaname Kuran is embarrassed by the modeling we did -pfft!" Zero had to cover his mouth when he laughed. It was out of habit but well, he didn't really care. This had Kaname raise a graceful brow. It was like a silent signal telling the silverette that his challenge was accepted.

"What about the blushing Zero Kiryu a while ago, huh? We were both embarrassed, Zero." He raised his hands and gestured how they were actually on the same page. Both chuckled at each other's statements though. It was something they thought they could never do but it was happening right at this moment. Thoughts about the awkwardness that had been going on between them earlier and last night were long forgotten.

"Jeez, two half naked models laughing in one room, alone, I can't make up my mind whether I should squeal and interrupt you or just stare from afar and enjoy the sight." Yuki's voice interrupted their laughter. "Come on you two, there are still 2 more poses I want you to do for me."


That's the end of this chapter. I hope that you guys liked it despite it being the usual length of at least 2000 words excluding these author's notes. Hopefully you guys will continue to read the next chapters of this story.

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