Temptation
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Aya's life returned to a sense of normality. Kaien told her she could remain in the Day Class, but if she ever felt the hunger returning to her, she was to leave class immediately. All of her teachers were informed of her special condition, and Aya had to wear more clothing to cover up her marks.
And Zero stopped avoiding her.
Truthfully, Aya was pleased with his constant presence, but she knew why he was really there. If she attacked a student, someone had to be there to pull her off…or eliminate her…and who better to do the job than the student with a hidden vampire-specialty weapon?
Yuuki gave her a wide berth, but made a point to smile and wave at her when she saw her. Zero himself didn't exactly walk right next to her, he was just…there.
Aya would smile and greet him, and a short nod of his head was always her answer.
She couldn't sleep, either. Visions of ancient chests bathed in purple light, and tiny fangs growing from abysmal, black mouths haunted her. Sometimes, when she closed her eyes, she could see the swirl of the tattoo on her body dancing across her eyelids.
It was maddening.
The other members of the Day Class were unaware of her problems. Some of them had asked her if she was alright, and she'd told them she was ill and had recovered. Having no reason to believe otherwise, they'd bought it.
Keko had come up to her during their first period. "You were in Kiryuu's lap…" she giggled, "I would pretend to be sick to stay there too, y'know." Aya had stared at her incredulously.
She thinks I faked it?
"Keko, I didn't—"
"You don't have to say anything; I don't blame you for it. So, how did it feel, being wrapped in those arms?" Aya felt a blush creeping up her neck.
"Keko, really, I…"
But Keko was already gone, skipping down the hall to her next class.
Aya stared after her.
Is that what everyone thinks?