CHAPTER#12: THE WALTZ
Kasumi opened her eyes with intentions of getting up after dozing off several times and setting her alarm to snooze. She went to bed pretty late it was 10 in the morning as takuma was having so called party to celebrate their friendship and he introduced her to his friends and not to mention they were reading shoujo manga's and laughing their ass's off.
Kasumi smiled remembering ichio's friends who were quite nice subtracting RUKA the pig-headed and AIDO the stupid but bearable. Kasumi closed her eyes and image of Akatsuki flashed through her vision, he was nice to which she smiled.
'Wait why am I remembering that all too serious guy, its like he is some black and white movie star' kasumi thought.
She removed her sheets while stepping out when something dropped, She motion to get it and found a golden card with peach colored prints on it. The card red
MERRY CHRISTMAS
KURAN GROUP OF COMPANIES IS HOLDING A CHRISTMAS BALL AND WE WILL BE PLEASED WITH YOUR PRESENCE, DO ACCOMPANY US ON THE FOLLOWING EVE OF 25/12/2004.
YOUR HOST: KANAME KURAN.
AVENUE: THE KURAN MANSION.
Kasumi sighed she has been sighing since she got the invitation from last night, not to forget ruka eyes were about to bug out when kaname came to invite her personally to which she agreed.
~at kain house
Kain was bouncing like a baby rabbit getting on zero nerve's.
"My daughter has gifted me massage coupons, how touching" kain beamed although it was the same present yuki has give them (kain & zero) since elementary school.
"Gimme a hug, No lets do the group huggie" kain announced in his childish voice and tried to embrace yuki and zero together.
'BANG'
"Get off me, you are getting on my nerves" zero hit kain hard on head.
Kain cried fake while yuk sweet dropped.
"When you are free come meet me in the grounds" zero said before stepping out from kains residence.
It wasn't long when a knock on kain's door was heard and it was opened by a 200 year old child.
"Kasumi-chan" kain beamed.
"HI... merry Christmas" kasumi greeted awkwardly because she was not expecting to run into him.
"Same to you, why don't you come in and have some tea" kain hosted cheerfully.
The dinning was normal sized room comfortable enough for three. It was connected with american style kitchen with no walls separating, there was yuki busting around the whole kitchen making fuss. You could tell she was trying her best to bake the cake which can be labelled as edible.
"Kasumi-chan" yuki greeted her warmly.
"Oh hi" kasumi greeted back it was her first time meeting her in person.
"I didn't got the chance to thank you last night..." yuki was cut off by kasumi.
"There's no need I am glad i met you, here I just came to drop off this present" kasumi pulled out two packet's from her pocket she handed the pink one to yuki.
"This is for me?" yuki asked brightly.
"Of-course we are friends aren't we?" kasumi smiled warmly.
"Oh yes we are, I am so happy and when I am finished you are going to taste my baking" yuki smile an innocent smile.
"I would be waiting, here this is for you head master" kasumi turned to hand the other packet.
"Really? for me, I got two daughters now" kain made a run to embrace kasumi but she stretched her arm like some trafic police, stopping kain with her hand pressed hard against his face.
"Sorry I am in hurry, I have to go shopping i will stop by for tea some other time" kasumi answered smiling apologetically towards yuki and kain.
~at kuran residence
Kuran mansion was lively once again after a long period of time, last time the ball was held when yuki unexpectedly appeared and offered to serve kaname forever, how can he forget that day and today he is here, his dear yuki is not here which pained his heart.
Black Limo found its way to the entrance of kuran mansion and stepped out a stunningly beautiful girl with slim figure, tall height and big wine colored eyes wearing dark blue dress reaching till her thise but brushing the floor from behind. Many heads turned in her direction but she acted as if no one exist.
Gossips were heard from snobbish group of females
"Isn't she a level B vampire?"
"She seem new, new things don't last forever"
"She is full of her self"
"No matter what she do she can never compete me"
Kasumi was standing alone in corner and cursing those pig headed women under her breath when tap on her shoulder distracted her, she turned and her eyes lit at the sight of person.
"Thank God takuma-chan you are here, you really are a life savior" kasumi beamed.
Takuma smiled his crooked smile that could break any girls heart.
"WHAT?" kasumi asked feeling self centered under his intense gaze.
"You look stunning" takuma breathed.
"Oh... you confused me I thought I forgot something important to put on, like... pants" kasumi frowned.
Takuma chuckled.
Soon the arrival of pureblood host was announced and the whole hall bowed getting on their knees leaving kasumi, who was famous target for curious stare's and kaname smirked in her direction. May be he is starting to know her a little.
After hundred of hand shakes and thousand of greetings kaname head was spinning, every vampire present in hall seem stupid because they were willing to go to any extent to let their daughters be selected by this pure blood king.
Kaname went up to second floor arms crossed leaning against the balcony he sighed.
"No dance tonight?" takuma asked appearing out of blue.
"I don't want any girl to get the wrong idea" kaname rolled his eyes.
"May be there is someone who will not get the wrong idea" takuma smirked as kaname instantly looked for kasumi.
"Go on she is free, after all arranging a ball to get close to one person isn't easy" takuma winked.
Kasumi was standing all alone as usual and takuma was intentionally busy with few clients giving kaname his chance to make things better. The music started and couple's lined on the dance floor. Just when someone cleared his throat. kasumi followed the sound and found non other then her host 'KANAME KURAN'.
"Can I have this dance please?" kaname offered his hand.
Restraining to make a scene kasumi accepted despite kaname hope's for turning him down. Well this was some progress.
It was mid-night yuki was already late, It took her more time to bake then she had expected, Zero being the impatient might have cancelled their meeting but yuki was not going to let her hopes die.
She was running fast and then she tripped, her eyes were close ready to hit the ground but it didn't came. Opening her eyes she found strong arms around her fragile frame. She looked up and found her white haired vampire knight.
Yuki was ready to be scolded by zero but her eyes went wide when hot lips caressed her fore head giving out cool breaths that made her shiver in pleasure. Helping yuki on her feet he pulled his arms away.
"Sorry to make you wait zero, here I baked these for you" yuki pulled a tray of cup cakes out from a small bag and shoved a small piece of it in zero's mouth.
Zero face was straight he could not show that how non-edible the cake was because something on yuki's face stopped him from doing so, her smile that reached to her eyes she was really happy.
"Is it good?" yuki asked beaming.
"Won't you ask why I called you here?" zero changed the subject so he won't have to lie.
Zero was looking at her with so much intensity that it made yuki nervous and for a second she thought that zero got his memories back. But her insecurity was gone with in blink of her eye when this beautiful eyed vampire embraced her pulling her into a choking hug.
"Yuki I love you" zero whispered in her ear.
"I know I don't deserve you because of what I am but I have surrendered against my feeling, will you accept this good for nothing vampire?" zero voice was shaking, mixture of sadness, regret and sincerity.
Tears started dripping from her big brown eyes, atlast came the moment she had waited for so long.
~kaname's pov:
Kasumi was dancing with full ease giving no notice that she was the target of all gossips tonight,a typical kasumi reaction. All ladies at this ball were definitely jealous of her why won't they be? after all kasumi was looking really beautiful tonight, I wonder how will she react if I compliment her? I smirked at the thought.
"Don't even think about it" kasumi said in plain voice.
I frowned because for a moment I thought she just read my mind but relief crossed my face when she spoke because I don't like to give away my privacy.
"That I have forgiven you" she replied sensing my confusion.
Nod was all I could manage.
"I didn't got a chance to thank you for the other day" I thanked and continued to keep the conversation going "You saved my sister" I ended swirling her in my arms.
"I would have done the same thing even if there was someone else in her place and by the way I didn't knew she is your sister" kasumi answered casually with zero excitement that she was praised.
I smirked that's what attract me the most, her modesty and individuality. treating me like a normal person with no fancy. The music slip into more romantic nodes and I put my hand above her waist where it touched her bare skin and an unknown current crossed my body showing me a vision of 8 year old me biting some girl's neck. The vision was too short that I let it pass for later with that thought that may be kasumi is doing the funny thing with her spells.
"Are you still angry, ain't I forgiven?" I asked with my tone a mixture of unknown emotions which I couldn't guess myself.
"That depends on how deeply you mean it" she replied calmly.
"What if I really mean it?" I mummer-ed not expecting her to hear it, I really meant my apology that day because I know how much I am going to need her in near future when yuki will be gone from my side.
"Then I can let it pass this time" kasumi answered starring right in my eyes, so she heard that.
The music ended and I bowed performing a chaste kiss on her knuckled "Then forgive me" may be she forgive me this time.
Kasumi smiled which obviously meant that I was forgiven.
"I should be going it's pretty late now" she asked for her leave, but I didn't want her to leave I was already feeling great deal of stress because there was no yuki today and a small twig in my heart was telling me that I am going to loose yuki sooner then I think.
"And it doesn't mean that we are friends you still have to earn it" she said with her back towards me but I could see her cheeks twitch due to smile.
"I will do my best" I replied smiling fake, only I know how hard I have to try no matter what.
~end of pov
"OUCH... my foot are aching because of those stupid heels" kasumi screamed removing her shoes and tossing them away carelessly. She jumped on her bed without changing and she felt too tired to move.
'May be kuran is not as bad as I thought of him to be but I couldn't let my hopes up or I will get hurt in the end' this was her last thought when sleep came swiftly.
Kaname was laying on sofa with his usual pose, shirt carelessly unbuttoned and a lose tie hanging around his neck, he sort of looked hot just then a knock was heard allowing the intruder in he opened his eyes slowly.
"Kaname-sama... sorry for disturbing but I came to drop this" it was Aido who has intruded, walking close he handed kaname a small red packet.
Aido was still standing close eager to watch what's inside.
"You may take your leave" kaname spoke in low voice when he recognized the owners smell coming from this small gift.
Aido frowned mentally and took his leave after a respectful bow. Kaname peeled the packet's cover and found a small square shaped box. Opening it carefully in view came a silver brooch made of some rare metal and a note folded around it. He red the note written in elegant script.
It's a protection charm to keep ominous creature away, It still doesn't mean that we are friends
Wear it, May the odds be in your favor
merry Christmas to stubborn pureblood.
Kaname grinned as he get the meaning, that she was challenging him to earn her friendship. He pinned the brooch on his shirts front and smiled how well it suited his taste.
That was a longgggggggggggg long chapter to type. I have been typing a new chapter each day but this stupid internet network is making a fuss, I can't survive without net I am on verge to die.
