My apologies for the late update. I know I said that I won't be updating any time soon but I couldn't resist XD
I'm just warning you that Chp 14 to like Chp 22 will be fluffs because... I have no idea why XD
The climax will come later XD
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I'm really busy with exams BUT it's ending soon :D

Please enjoy this story and give comments if you can, okay :)

Ps... I have an idea for an Ichijou Takuma story XD

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The Night Will Subside, I Promise
Chapter 14: Mythology Freak

*knock* *knock* *knock*

"Come in!" Takaya said, not taking her eyes away from the book that she was reading.

Kaname turned the door knob and entered Takaya's room, instantly smiling the moment Takaya came to his view. He ambled to the window and opened the the curtains, letting the rays from the morning Sun invade Takaya's solitude.

"Don't you ever stop reading?" Kaname asked, walking to her bed before kissing her forehead and joined her on her bed.

Takaya flipped a page, her insides smiling to herself.

"Talk to me, Takaya." Kaname pleaded, taking the book away from Takaya's fragile hands.

Takaya glanced and a hint of pink flushed her cheeks. Kaname was still in his pajamas and she could see a hint of his skin underneath that cotton material.

"Okay. What do you want to talk about?" She asked, crossing her legs as Kaname shifted beside her and leaned against the pillows.

"How about we talk about us?" Kaname suggested.

"What about us that you want to talk about?" She questioned, standing up before walking to her bookshelf and placed her book nicely there.

"Anything about us."

Takaya chuckled as she made herself comfortable on the armchair, "You're officially gay, Kaname-sama."

Kaname laughed and brushed his hands across his brown hair.

"Who wouldn't be gay if they have the most beautiful girl by their side?" Kaname stated.

Takaya laughed and crossed her legs on the chair.
She was happy. So happy that words itself can't describe what she was feeling right now.

"Thank you, Kaname-sama." She thanked.

"You want to head over to my room?"

Takaya crossed her eyebrows and looked at Kaname, confused.

"What?" He said, stretching his arms.

"Eh? Eh? Eh? Your room?" Takaya repeated, eyes wide as she stood up.

First, Kaname wanted to talk about them. Then, out of the blue, he actually invited her to his room. His solitude. The place where no one was allowed to enter except for Takuma. If you entered without his consent, be prepared to die.

"You're joking, right?" Takaya laughed.

Kaname threw Takaya a weird look, wondering what was going through that brain of hers.

"What did I joke about?" Kaname asked, confused.

Takaya's jaws dropped, "Wha- You mean you're not joking?"

Okay... She's starting to creep me out... Kaname thought to himself as he stood up and adjusted his shirt.

"What's the matter?" Kaname raised his eyebrows before walking to her and messed up her hair.

"Oh nothing." She grinned.

Haha. Hanabusa is going to be jealous of me.

"Well. Let's go!" Kaname laughed as he pulled Takaya out of her room.

The two laughed and talked about the nicely crafted walls before they entered Kaname's room. Takaya's jaw dropped slightly, taken aback by the magnificent room.
It was bigger than the rest of the rooms in building but it was understandable.

"Woah... Your room is big, Kaname-sama." Takaya said in awe.

"Yeah but sometimes I think it's too empty." Kaname admitted as Takaya sat down on the chair.

Takaya studied Kaname's features as he sat down on his chair that was opposite her. His brown hair. His brown, almond shared eyes and his nicely shaped jaw. Not to forget his sinful smile.

"What are you looking at?" Kaname asked, amused by Takaya's actions.

Takaya jerked and scratched her head as she turned red, "Oh! Uh, it's nothing. I just spaced out."

Her eyes them averted to his chess board before she picked up the pawn. Slowly, she studied the piece, trying to occupy herself.
Takaya had never played chess before. She never got the chance to learn, actually. Her father was supposed to teach her but she guessed that it just wasn't her luck.

Kaname saw the sadness in Takaya's eyes. Without Takaya realising, Kaname got up and walked to where she sat and wrapped his arms around her.

"Ka-Kaname-sama..." Takaya jerked, dropping the pawn.

Kaname closed his eyes and pulled her closer, "Don't be sad, Takaya."

Before she knew it, her eyes stung and clear tears made its way down her cheeks. She wanted to slap herself right there and then. It wasn't like her to cry but ever since she came to Cross Academy, that emotion seemed to get back into her.

"It's been years but I don't know why it still hurts when I think of my father..." Takaya muttered softly, soft enough for Kaname to hear.

He knelt beside her and embraced her once more, letting the fragile girl taint his shirt. Kaname stroked her hair as she tried to calm her down.

"Don't cry. I'm here with you, love." Kaname whispered into her ears.

All of a sudden, Takaya chuckled softly in his chest. She pulled away and wiped her tears, a smile widely pasted on her face.

"Kaname-sama, please don't do that." She laughed, pushing Kaname away playfully.

Kaname shot an eyebrow, "Do what?"

"You know. The mushy, mushy love thing. It's..."

Takaya pondered for the right word but no words in the dictionary fitted the blank.

"It's?"

"It's just foreign to me." She admitted, blushing.

Kaname laughed and sat on the chair that was beside her.

"Trust me, Takaya. I'm having a hard time adjusting as well." He stuck his tongue out before pushing Takaya's forehead, lightly, with his fingers.

"Toad." She teased back, rolling her eyes.

***

Takaya sighed as she flipped through the 50th book that she had taken from Kaname's shelf.

This guy sure is a Greek Mythology freak... Takaya stated in her mind as she sat down on Kaname's bed.

"Hm. Mythology freak huh?" Kaname said, who was lying down on his bed.

"No offense but it's boring." Takaya stuck her tongue out before Kaname sat up and grabbed her, pinning her down below him.

"Boring, huh?" He chuckled as Takaya tried to break free.

"Kaname-sama." She groaned.

Takaya struggled and that amused Kaname.

"Please, Kaname-sama. It's not funny." Takaya glared before Kaname gave in and released his grip on her hands.

"Sorry." Kaname chuckled.

Takaya looked at the clock that hung on the wall.

Eight more hours till class starts...

"Kaname-sama, I'll head back to my room now." She told him as she walked towards the door but before she could get away, Kaname grabbed her hand.

"Takaya, please stay."

The girl turned and sighed. The look on Kaname's face told her a million stories. She could still see that Kaname's wounds were still present and those eyes. Those pair of brown eyes had fear in them, as if it was telling her that Kaname doesn't want to be alone anymore.

"Okay." She smiled, "I'll get my books and I'll be back."

Stepping forward, she kissed Kaname lightly, "I promise."

Takaya slowly ambled to her room and took some books that might be of Kaname's interest but luck wasn't on her side. She had nothing that had to do with Greek Mythology. Takaya only had books that can be classified under Supernatural like 'The Night World', 'Twilight' and 'Carpathian Novel'.

"Well, I guess this will do." She told herself before she walked to her drawer and took out a friendship band.

As she carried her books through the corridor, a conversation caught her attention. Takaya pressed her back against the wall that was beside the open door and listened.

"I knew that the girl was trouble." A voice, recognized to be Ruka's, sneered.

"Ruka, how are you sure that Hirate is related to Shizuka?" Akatsuki questioned the girl.

Takaya's eyes widen as she held her breath. What did they meant by that?

"Shizuka had a granddaughter and her name is Takaya and no one has ever seen this descendant of Shizuka. For all you know, Hirate is that very granddaughter of Shizuka and she is going to kill Kaname to avenge her grandmother." Ruka shot, unaware of the lingering ears near her door.

"Takaya?"

Takaya jerked and her books fell on the floor. Ruka and Akatsuki gasped when they heard that someone was eavesdropping.

"Oh. Uh. Hello Hanabusa." Takaya greeted, trying to sound calm as possible.

"Where are you going?" Hanabusa asked as he helped Takaya with her books.

"I'm just heading over to Kaname-sama's room. I brought some books along for him to read."

Hanabusa raised his eyebrows a couple of times before elbowing Takaya.

"Eh, eh. I guess you're busy now, huh? Since you and Kaname-sama are together now. What base are you at now?"

Takaya shot Hanabusa a disgusted look before hitting Hanabusa's head with one of the books.

"You're disgusting, Hanabusa. I wonder how Yori-san deals with you."

Hanabusa chuckled and gave a naughty smile, "Well actually, we went far."

Immediately, Takaya shook her head and stood up, "That's it. I don't want to hear any of your perverse stories."

"Hirate-san?" Akatsuki called before Takaya smiled.

"Oh hello, Kain-san. Sorry. Did I interrupt something?"

Akatsuki heaved a sigh of relief before flashing a smile back, "Oh no, no. Be careful when you walk. You might injure yourself."

"Yeah, I will! Thank you!" She thanked before pacing away.

Takaya took big steps before finally, she slammed the door to Kaname's room shut. She took a moment to register what she had heard in her head. What did they meant when they said that she was related to Shizuka Hio, the pureblood? Was she really the descendant?

But...

"Takaya?"

Takaya snapped out of her thinking and smiled sheepishly, showing the books to Kaname.

"I got the books. I hope you like vampires."