I lied. I decided to send Yuuki and Kaname to Cross Academy a chapter earlier than planned. I changed some stuff from the manga. Zero's character stayed the same, but he mostly treats Yuuki the same as he treats other vampires. He's a little more open to her than the others. I also made Kaname a lot less lonely. This chapter starts the same as the manga starts off.
Kaname and Yuuki have moved on in their relationship compared to previous chapters. However, I am not making things easy for them (Zero doesn't know they are fiancées) and plan to put some obstacles in their way.
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Chapter 12
Unrequited
"KYA! IDOL-SENPAI!"
Kuran Yuuki groaned as the high pitched shrieks of teenage girls reached the silence of her large bedroom and her sleep was interrupted. Her long auburn was thrown across her pillow as she tossed in bed; the screaming becoming gradually louder. Finally, Yuuki gave up on getting more sleep and slowly opened her crimson eyes. She waited for her head to clear a little before she rose from her bed gracefully, muffling a small yawn as she made her way to her closet. Why were the Day Class girls already waiting outside the Moon Dorm gates? The Night Class didn't leave for class for another two hours. And anyway… weren't the Moon Dorm rooms supposed to be sound proof?
After months of negations with the Vampire Council and Hunters Association, the Night Class was finally able to be established in Cross Academy. It had not been easy. If there had been only one pureblood attending the Academy then the negotiations would have been easier. However, the Hunters Association had become suspicious when they found out that two purebloods were going to be in the Night Class. Even the Council had problems with the arrangements. They changed their minds about the Night Class quickly. They became uneasy when Kaname refused to be under the guardianship of Ichiou anymore. The Kurans were powerful and influential vampires in society, and they were also engaged. If they wanted to they could gather many allies and establish themselves as monarchs again, the Night Class would be a perfect opportunity to do this; unwatched by the council. And that was exactly what the council suspected them of planning. Even a few nobles were whispering this rumor. In the end, it was actually Yuuki who was able to change their minds.
Yuuki was introduced into vampire society with others having high expectations. Purebloods were respected and revered, but their lives could be lonely ones. One sign of weakness and they could be eaten alive; literally in some cases. That was why they had to put up a mask of perfect control and power when they were in the presence of other vampires. At a young age, Yuuki had learned how to control her emotions so her aura would not cause havoc for others. While she was at the Aidou residence she learned how to use the authority given to her by her status. She could not allow herself to be manipulated or looked down upon.
Yuuki was determined that the Night Class was established and nothing could change her mind on the matter. Cross could handle the Hunters Association, but it was up to the Kurans to sway the council's mind. Yuuki had already convinced many nobles to allow their children to attend the Academy but she knew that the only reason most of them were going was because two purebloods were attending. Yuuki did have a gentle personality and grace that attracted others, but she also had the same power as her brother. She could put up a mask of cold authority and indifference when it was needed. Her reasoning with the council was clear and concise; she made clear their objectives in establishing the class, and many nobles had trouble suspecting the youthful princess of plotting the council's , after many meetings, the council felt they had no choice but to agree to the Kurans' proposal.
An old building of the Academy grounds was cleaned out for the coming of the Night Class. The Moon Dorms were designed to fit the tastes of the high class aristocrats that would be living there. Each room was made into a lavishly decorated suite. Unlike the Sun Dorms, maids and butlers worked at the Moon Dorm. Of course, the biggest and most beautiful suite was given to the Kurans. Kaname was the Night Class President and Head of the Moon Dorm. Yuuki was given the title of Vice President. They shared the same suite, but they had separate bedrooms. Yuuki appreciated the fact that Kaname didn't try to rush their relationship.
Presently, Yuuki finished changing in her closet and came out wearing her white Night Class uniform. She smoothed out the wrinkles briskly. Yuuki had to agree that the uniforms fit the sophisticated aristocrats, but she still preferred the Day Class clothes. She went to her full length mirror where she started brushing her long hair quickly. After she was finished she made her way to the desk near the window where her thick curtains were partially closed to prevent the sun from hurting her sensitive eyes. Her eyes scanned the desk quickly before she found what she was looking for. The beautiful purple jewels of her locket shined dimly. As she picked it up and hooked it around her neck, Yuuki's eyes looked through the gap of her curtains. She scanned the crowds of screaming girls in search of the silver haired teenager. She let out a heavy sigh when she couldn't find him.
Zero…
Yuuki always had trouble describing her relationship with the school's prefect. She knew he was absolutely against the idea of pacifism between humans and vampires, but she had always hoped that he would learn to be more comfortable around her, despite what she was. They both had a bloody past that took away people they cared about and they were kindred spirits in a way. Yuuki knew that if circumstances were different then they could have been good friends. Yuuki couldn't change what she was, though. She still treated him kindly every time she saw him. Zero's response usually depended on his mood. Yuuki had asked Cross to keep her updated on Zero's progression into vampirism. When Zero had nightmares or felt his need for blood grow stronger, he usually ignored Yuuki's kind gestures. If he was feeling better he would sometimes respond to Yuuki. It was complicated relationship on the borderline between hate and friendship.
Yuuki remembered when she had been reunited with Zero again. The vampire nobles had just arrived at Cross Academy and were staying at the teachers' old dorm building. While Kaname explained the rules of the Night Class, Yuuki went to the Chairman's office to say hello and pick up the surveys the Night Class had to take. She had been admiring the beautiful scenery when a familiar presence caused her to freeze. A second later she had felt cold metal against her back….
Yuuki froze as her senses alerted her to the danger of her situation. She mentally berated her powers for not alerting her of the danger earlier. She knew who was holding the gun and she prayed he would recognize her before firing the shot. If her blood was spilt not only would Kaname be murderous, but the whole class of noble vampires. She tensed as a voice, as cold as the metal, addressed her.
"What are you doing wandering around, vampire?" asked Zero. He had been keeping a look out on the vampires' lair and had been more than angry to find one of them wondering around. He knew it was a pureblood and would not allow her to get close to the Sun Dorms. Unfortunately, he didn't know it was a pureblood he was already familiar with.
"I'm the Vice President of the Night Class. I was going to the Chairman's office to pick up something. I meant no harm." replied Yuuki. Aware of the gun still pressed against her back, she slowly turned around. A small smile appeared on her face. "Hello Ze–"
The smile left her face and the words died on her tongue.
Zero looked… sick. His violet eyes seemed to have lost any life in them and his skin was unnaturally pale and his face was gaunt. Even his clothes were a little too big for him, as if he didn't eat properly. Yuuki felt a wave of horror. What had happened to Zero while she was gone? Hadn't the Chairman taken proper care of him? Made sure he ate? Comforted him when he had nightmares? What if Zero had hurt himself when Cross wasn't around? Her eyes travelled to the tattoo that covered half of Zero's neck. Yuuki had studied some books about vampires and vampire hunter charms. The one on Zero was supposed to slow his descent into a vampire and hold back his bloodlust.
Zero's eyes had widened when he saw Yuuki's face and his gun fell limply to his side. He took in her beautiful appearance, which had matured since he last saw her. Cross told him that two purebloods would be attending the Academy but he didn't say which ones. Zero suddenly remembered that he had her necklace in his jacket pocket. Despite himself, Zero had kept it on his person instead of giving it to the Chairman. He looked back at Yuuki and he noticed that she was staring at his neck, a look of horror and shock in her eyes. He was aware of what she was looking at and didn't feel like having her gawk at him. She was a pureblood and he knew she was aware of what he was becoming. He mistook her concern for pity and revulsion. He dug in his pocket and pulled her locket out, seeing her eyes lit up slightly when she saw it. He quickly shoved it in her hand.
"Stay away from the Day Class students." he said firmly. He hated the fact that as much as he despised what she was, a small part of him had missed her comforting presence. Cross always told him so much about her and it was obvious that the man missed her. Cross was a caring man but Zero felt that he should keep as much of a distance between them as possible. He couldn't linger by this vampire any longer. He turned his back on her and started walking away but was surprised that she wasn't following him… until he felt a small form collide against his back.
Yuuki had her arms wrapped around his waist. She didn't know how to thank him for the return of her locket. She didn't know what he had suffered while she was away. All she could think of doing was offering him some act of kindness and concern. She didn't even care if someone saw her.
She just couldn't stand seeing that dead look in his eyes.
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Zero Kiryu was not the most popular student at Cross Academy. Some people were intimidated and jealous of his excellent grades. Most people didn't like his solemn and indifferent attitude. The only time the silver haired teen ever seemed to show emotion was when he was yelling at the Day Class girls as the Night Class left the Moon Dorms. That didn't happen a lot, however, because Zero was also known for skipping his prefect duties. Even when others tried to befriend Zero, he had a way of pushing them away from him.
There were rumors about him of course. Rumors that involved the lovely and kind vice president of the Night Class, Yuuki Kuran. They noticed the way Yuuki always took the time to greet Zero as she made her way to class. Zero never showed much of his emotions around his fellow students, but a certain look appeared in his eyes when they landed on Yuuki. Zero never commented on the rumors and neither did Yuuki.
The oblivious students had no way of knowing that Yuuki was in love and engaged to someone already. Or who that was. That information would of course cause a scandal.
Zero was currently brushing the mane of his favorite horse, White Lily. The infamous horse was only ever calm and gentle around him. Zero knew he was late for prefect duties. There had been more than a few incidents where Zero was absent and the fangirls had swarmed the Night Class.
Zero looked at his prefect badge, which was lying on the ground. He didn't want to go but it was close to Valentine's Day and the girls were going to be especially rowdy. Zero just didn't want to see the unnaturally perfect faces of the Kuran purebloods.
The blood lust was getting worse. Every single day it got worse, and Zero didn't know how much longer he would last. The blood tablets weren't working. He was going to become one of them and he hated it. Zero picked up his prefect badge. He had to go and protect the vampires from their adoring fans.
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When Yuuki was finished getting ready for class she exited her bedroom, extending her senses as she tried to locate Kaname in the suite. Finding that he was in the sitting area of the suite, she opened the door slowly and stood in the doorway. Kaname, dressed in his uniform, was stretched across the long sofa in the middle of the room. His silky brown hair fell into his wine-red eyes as he scanned a paper in his hand. Yuuki looked around and saw that there were many papers scattered around him, the insignia of the Council of the Ancients on the corners. She also noticed a plate of untouched food on the table next to him. It didn't take long for her to figure out what happened.
Kaname looked up at Yuuki when he noticed her presence. He gave her a warm smile, but it disappeared when he saw the disapproving look on her face. He rose from his laid back position and put the paper he was reading down. Yuuki made her way to him.
"You didn't get any sleep last night, did you?" she asked, her tone reproving. She came up behind him and placed her hands on his shoulders. "How come you never let me help you with those council reports?"
A low sigh passed from Kaname's lips as Yuuki's slim arms wrap around his shoulders. Her small hands slowly massaged his tense shoulders until he relaxed.
"The reports are not a problem, Yuuki."
"But they seem so tiring. It makes me worried about you, onii-sama." replied Yuuki. She leaned closer until her mouth was level with his ear. Kaname shivered slightly as her warm breath blew against it. "Please let me help you with those reports. We could probably get more work done if we did them together." Yuuki felt Kaname slowly relax from her touch and nod. A small smile of victory appeared on her face. She pulled away from him and made her way around the sofa. She stood in front of the sofa and started picking up some of the papers on the ground.
"Class is starting soon. We should–ah!" Yuuki let out a small yelp of surprise as an arm wrapped around her waist and pulled her smoothly to the sofa. She landed with a gentle thud against the soft sofa. Once Yuuki got over her shock she let out a small giggle. Kaname had pulled her close to him and his lips brushed softly against her cheek.
"You never said good morning to me…" said Kaname teasingly. Yuuki smiled and brushed her fingers through his silky tresses. It made her feel special when Kaname showed a warm side of himself that he didn't show around others. It was also nice that she could be herself around him. She was kind and friendly to the ones around her but her real childish and energetic personality would no doubt be looked down upon by other vampires as uncouth and unrefined.
"Good morning, Kaname." said Yuuki cheerfully, placing a chaste kiss against his lips which slowly became more passionate. Both of Yuuki's hands tangled in Kaname's hair as his arms wrapped around her. Kaname's lips left Yuuki's, but they didn't leave her skin. They continued against the curved line of her jaw and then to the smooth skin of her neck. Yuuki let out a small gasp as she felt sharp fangs brush against her neck. The feeling was incredible considering how sensitive her neck was.
"K-Kaname, stop it…" muttered Yuuki. When it was obvious Kaname's attention would not leave her neck, or the blood that was flowing through it, Yuuki quickly disengaged herself from his arms. She tried to ignore the apparent bloodlust in his eyes. It wasn't like she wanted him to stop; she would always give her blood freely to him. But their location was just too dangerous. The peace on the Cross Academy grounds was extremely fragile and the vampires still thirsted for real blood. When Yuuki had been living with the Aidou clan, sometimes Kaname and Yuuki would drink from each other when they were alone. The residents there were polite enough to ignore the scent. However, if the scent of pureblood drifted through the school the nobles would become riled up and may become a danger to the humans. Just the thought of the last time she tasted Kaname's blood caused Yuuki's throat to tighten painfully.
"Just a little, Yuuki? Please…" asked Kaname huskily. He wanted her blood as much as she wanted his and her closeness and warmth was just making him desire even more. His arms once again wrapped around Yuuki's waist. She looked into his entrancing red eyes. When Yuuki made no move to stop him Kaname's lips once again returned to her neck. He stuck out his tongue and slowly licked her neck and tasted her sweet skin. The action made Yuuki snap out of the daze she had been in. She moved away again.
"I'm sorry, Kaname. I just… I'm worried about the Day Class. The Night Class will be in an aggravated state if they smell blood." she told him. After a moment, Kaname nodded and his eyes returned to their normal crimson color. Yuuki smiled sadly at the disappointed expression on his face and placed her hand on his cheek. "My blood is always yours to take. Maybe this weekend we can go somewhere alone…" The suggestion seemed to make Kaname feel a little better. He placed his hand over hers.
"I'll hold you up on that offer, my dear." replied Kaname warmly. Yuuki smiled and rose from the sofa.
"We really should go to class now."
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The nobles always treated their pureblood superiors with the upmost respect. As a sign of this respect, they always waited until Kaname and Yuuki arrived in the foyer before heading to their nighttime classes. Yuuki observed her fellow classmates as she walked down the grand staircase next to Kaname. Her eyes travelled across the faces of the many beautiful aristocrats gathered, eventually landing on a certain group of vampire nobles, probably the most powerful and well-known ones at the Academy. It consisted of Ichijo Takuma, the cheerful blonde who was Yuuki's best friend. Ichijo was talking animatedly to Shiki Senri who was the son of a popular actress in Japan. Shiki was conceived from an affair between his mother and an unnamed pureblood. Shiki was a part time model alongside his childhood friend Touya Rima. Rima and Shiki were eating sticks of pocky as they listened to Ichijo, similar bored expressions on their faces.
Across from Ichijo, Shiki, and Rima were three nobles Yuuki was also familiar with. Kain Akatsuki had his arm wrapped around the thin waist of Ruka. She was leaning into his touch but her eyes quickly darted up to Kaname when she saw him enter the room. After Ruka found out that Kaname had a fiancée she tried to give up on her unrequited love of him. She started a relationship with her closet friend, Kain, who had loved her for a long time. They seemed happy together, but Ruka was still having trouble giving up the attraction she felt for Kaname.
Next to Kain stood the charmingly handsome Aidou Hanabusa. He was staring at Yuuki as she made her way to the bottom of the staircase; his gaze was strong and unwavering as it followed her movements. As soon as their gazes locked and Yuuki saw Aidou's eyes lit up, she looked away quickly and turned her attention elsewhere. Yuuki didn't want to see the look of hurt she always saw on his face when she turned down his advances. Aidou knew that she was engaged, but unlike Ruka, he still held onto the small hope that Yuuki would return his feelings. It wasn't really uncommon for purebloods to have lovers amongst the nobles, especially purebloods who were in an arranged marriage. Yuuki honestly felt sorry for Aidou and tried to be nice to him. He could be childish and arrogant at moments but he was also a really kind person. She just tried to keep a certain distance between them.
"Thank you for waiting for us. Let's head to the gates now." said Kaname, lightly grabbing Yuuki's hand in his as they made their way to the front door. Yuuki greeted her bodyguard, Seiren. The no-nonsense and solemn noble gave her a 'good morning' with her usual emotionless face. Ichijo and Aidou came to stand by the Kuran siblings and the others joined them. The door was opened and the sound of screaming girls struck the vampires' sensitive ears. Yuuki looked ahead and a small smile appeared on her face when she saw that Zero had decided to come on patrol. His glowering face seemed to be holding back the Day Class girls. When the Night Class arrived at the gates they slowly creaked open. The girl's high pitched voices intensified when they saw their beloved idols.
"IDOL-SENPAI! WILD-SENPAI!"
"KYA! ICHIJO-SENPAI!"
The girls screamed and laughed as Aidou went into his flirtatious attitude. He charmed the girls as they came to crowd around him. Ruka and Kain rolled their eyes at him and continued walking. The Day Class saw them as a group of elite and beautiful honor students. Kain wondered if the girls would be so enthusiastic if they knew just what they really were.
Kaname and Yuuki walked hand in hand as they made their way down the pavement. The Day Class viewed it as a platonic and caring act. The two of them smiled politely at the students who greeted them. When a girl would come up to Kaname with some sort of gift Yuuki would tighten her grip on Kaname's hand and quickly pull him forward. Kaname seemed amused at her jealousy, even though he acted the same way when a Day Class boy showed attraction towards Yuuki. They continued their quick pace until Yuuki stopped and gave Kaname an apologetic look, the same one she gave him any time she went to talk to Zero, and walked over to the silver haired prefect who had his back to her. Kaname let go of her hand reluctantly. He didn't understand why she always felt the need to speak with the rude Kiryu boy. He watched with envious eyes as Yuuki tapped on the boy's shoulder.
"Good afternoon, Zero." said Yuuki nicely. Zero tensed at the sound of her voice and slowly turned around. As soon as Yuuki saw the look in his eyes she knew he was in one of those bad moods. His amethyst eyes were angry and tired when they landed on her. When it appeared that he wasn't going to reply to her greeting she continued talking.
"I wanted to thank you for being the school's prefect. It really has made things easier for the Night Class." As soon as the words left her mouth, Yuuki wished she could have reworded. She knew how much he hated the Night Class and he defiantly wasn't the school's guardian for the sake of the vampires. Zero eyes narrowed slightly.
"I'm not doing this for them." said Zero. Yuuki nodded at this and quickly darted her gaze to the rest of the Night Class, who were waiting for her. She turned her attention back to Zero and noticed how he seemed determined not to meet her gaze. She wondered if he was in a bad mood because he had a nightmare or if his bloodlust was starting to become unbearable. She knew she only had a few more minutes to speak to him. She put on a teasing smile.
"No need to be so uptight, Zero." she said in a joking tone. She twirled a strand of hair around her finger. It was a nervous habit of hers that some viewed as a flirtatious gesture. Most of the Day Class students thought that Zero and Yuuki had a secret relationship that her older brother was against. They didn't know that Yuuki only viewed Zero as a friend. However, some of them heard her next words. "And here I was thinking about getting you some Valentine's Day chocolate…"
Yuuki laughed softly at the look of horror that appeared on Zero's face. She didn't appear to notice the looks of anger on Aidou and Kaname's face. The horror on Zero's face quickly turned to anger.
"I don't have to stand here while you mock me. Go to class with that arrogant brother." he said, feeling a grim satisfaction when he saw the happy expression on Yuuki's face disappear to be replaced with one of annoyance. She silently turned her back to him and started walking back to Kaname. She looked over her shoulder quickly and shared a long look with Zero before talking.
"No need to be so rude, Mr. Prefect."
With those words Yuuki went back to Kaname and grabbed his hand again. They both continued walking with the rest of the Night Class to the school building. Yuuki didn't know whether to feel angry or guilty about her conversation with Zero. She was only joking and didn't mean to offend him, but Zero had no right to speak about Kaname rudely. She tightened her grip on the hand she was holding and felt Kaname squeeze it back reassuringly. She looked back up at him and saw that his face didn't have any traces of anger or envy, just concern. She smiled and stood closer to him.
A few feet behind the purebloods, Aidou walked with his cousin and the vampires he was closest to at the Academy. He made sure they were out of earshot of the Kurans and Ichijo before addressing Kain, Ruka, Rima, and Shiki.
"That Kiryu boy really has no respect for Yuuki-sama." said Aidou in an annoyed tone. He saw the others nod their heads and Ruka quickly agreeing with him.
"He doesn't treat Kaname-sama with any respect either." she added. Kain gave her a questionable look when he noticed the defensive tone she used when talking about the Night Class President. He still had his doubts about their relationship but he tried to pretend not to notice her feelings for the pureblood. Kain directed his attention to Aidou and felt a twinge of panic when he saw the look in his cousin's eyes. It was a look of mischief and anger; a horrible and deadly combination.
"I think we should teach Kiryu-kun a little lesson tonight…"
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"You are all the future of the vampire society. Pacifism with humans is a huge step forward for our kind. You all should be honored to…" Yuuki ignored the rest of the teacher's speech as he continued to lecture. She was sitting on one of the window sills of the classroom with an open book resting on her lap.
The atmosphere of the night class lessons was very relaxed. Kaname was leaning on the wall next to her and he seemed to be actually reading the book that was in his hands. Yuuki turned her attention to hers. It was a book on ancient vampire charms that had been delivered to her from the Kuran mansion. Kaname had suggested that she should start studying the powers of the Kuran clan. Yuuki glanced at the pages before shutting the book. She looked around the classroom and noticed that a few of the students were missing. Aidou, Kain, Ruka, Rima, and Shiki had disappeared from class earlier and still hadn't returned. Her senses told her that she should be more concerned by this. She directed her attention to the school grounds in hopes of spotting them. Everything seemed to be perfect outside, though. The moon was shining brightly in the sky and the grounds were spotless and beautiful. For a moment, Yuuki felt herself relax.
Until the sound of two gunshots broke the silence.
Oh, no! What have the Night Class and Zero gotten up to? I hope I didn't make Zero seem to mean, but I think he would have been more withdrawn and prone to suicide if he didn't have Yuuki with him.
Check out my new story, Inferno.It's a Sara and Yuuki friendship fic.
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