So, midterms are killing me lol

I come home and try to write and just end up staring at my computer screen for an hour.

Down with Midterms!

-Anii

Chapter 13: Aidou

Aidou lifted a hand to cover his face, his trembling body leaning against the closed oak door of his room. He had almost attacked her.

He remembered the terrified look in her reddish colored eyes as she shouted, "You don't understand what happens if you drink my…"

Her blood? Could her blood be toxic to him? What was this Queen? Why did she seem more concerned for his safety than her own? Why did she smell so damn intoxicating!?

He clutched his head between both hands, growling low out of frustration. Aidou shook his head violently, trying to dislodge the annoying questions from his mind.

Kain's voice came from the other side of the door. "Aidou?"

Aidou quickly spun around, opened the door a crack, and poked his head out. "Ah, Akatsuki! Need something?"

Kain, decked out in his white school uniform, shoved his hands deep in his pockets, "You alright? You don't sound too-"

"Fine fine!" Aidou hurriedly laughed and threw his door open wide, "Do I have lady callers?"

"No." Kain tilted his head and sighed, "I just wanted to let you know that Senri and Rema are coming home."

"Senri? Rema? So soon? I thought we'd have the Dorm to ourselves for a while." Aidou asked, his thoughts momentarily drifting from Saya.

Kain shrugged, "I guess they finished their shoot early." (Anii Note: Senri and Rema are models)

"Are we going to have to stock the Dorm with pocky?" Aidou pouted. (Anii Note: Senri and Rema love pocky which is a rod-like biscuit coated in chocolate.)

"They probably have their own stash, I wouldn't worry about it." Kain turned on his heels and proceeded down the long hallway flooded with soft light from the rising sun to his room.

Aidou touched the side of his head with his fingertips before retreating inside of his room. Where could he find information on these Queens?

••••••••

Aidou sat up in bed, the mid afternoon sunlight streaking in through the break in his heavy curtains. He ran his fingers through his blonde hair, letting out a long and deep sigh. He couldn't rest. He couldn't remain still for more than a few moments. He threw back the covers and slid his legs over the side of his large bed. His bare feet landed gently on the cold hardwood floor of his room and he sulked into his bathroom.

Aidou flipped the cold water on and he gathered a handful of water in his joined palms before splashing the chilly water across his face. He stopped the water but made no move away from the sink. He just stood in his bathroom, his hands locked onto the sides of the porcelain sink. Water trailed down the contours of his face before dripping back into the sink.

"Who would know about those girls?" Aidou whispered to himself.

"What girls?"

Aidou jerked his body around, his eyes blazing red and fangs bared.

"Relax" Kain sighed, his arms crossed over his chest and his lean body pressed against the door frame of Aidou's bathroom. "You've been acting strange."

Aidou didn't answer, he just snatched up a towel and swiped it across his wet face.

"Maybe I can help." Kain offered.

Maybe…Aidou sighed, "I almost attacked Saya yesterday."

"The one with short hair?" Kain's head tilted to the side.

Aidou nodded, "She begged me not to, saying something would happen. She was practically having a panic attack."

Kain pushed himself away from the door frame, "Why do you care?"

"It's bothering me. What are they? Why do they smell so amazing? Why was she so afraid for me to drink her blood."

Kain shrugged. "I don't know."

"I thought you were supposed to help?" Aidou hissed playfully.

"I said 'maybe'. Maaaaybe." Kain joked as he walked into Aidou's room and plopped himself down on Aidou's bed.

"Can you think of anyone who would know?" Aidou asked, following him.

Kain paused, mulling over his answer before replying, "Kaname."

"But how long until he gets back?" Aidou sighed in despair.

"I don't think even he knows." Kain cracked his shoulder. "Have you checked the-"

"Library? Yeah. Nothing. Not a single thing about Queens. Not even the slightest mention." Aidou replied glumly.

Kain shoved himself from Aidou's bed, well we might as well get ready for class. The sun should be going down soon."

Aidou nodded, his head hanging pensively as his friend leisurely walked out of his room.

••••••••

Aidou shifted the collar of his uniform, his mind far away. He fidgeted with his cuffs and moved to step away from the closet when he heard it.

A scream.

Aidou raced down the hallway and flung himself down the stairs, landing smoothly at the bottom. He flung open the Dorm's front door and almost cried. At least ten girls stood by the entrance, not including the two Queens, Saya and Diva.

One girl squealed his name, "Aidou!"

Aidou slapped on his best smile and sauntered out to the girls, Kain beside him. The large gates swung open and the group of fan girls swarmed forward. Saya and Diva threw their arms out, shoving the girls away from Aidou and Kain.

"Hello, Ladies!" Aidou ran his fingers through his hair before pulling his signature move. "Bang"

They all screamed in unison, their eyes filled infatuation. "Aidou! You're so handsome!"

One girl slammed hard into Saya and sent the girl sprawling. Dust flew up as the girl's body crashed down onto the ground and she coughed harshly, shaking her hands to clear the dust away from her face. Without thinking, Aidou bent forward, a hand outstretched to help the girl up. Pale fingers lashed out and wrapped around Saya's wrist. Aidou followed the fingers all the way up the thin arm and found blue eyes blazing down upon him.

Diva pulled her sister to her feet and spun her around to defend the Night Class from the other females. However, the girls were all momentarily stunned, their wide eyes locked on to Aidou. It took him a moment to realize that his smile had slipped from his lips and a frown had taken its place.

He laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his head, "Sorry, ladies. Have you all met my friend, Kain, here?"

The spotlight fell on Kain and as the girls rushed forward to greet him, Aidou grabbed Saya's upper arm gently, pulling her aside as her sister fought the wave of girls alone. Aidou coughed nervously, he couldn't look at her he was so embarrassed by his behavior.

Saya tilted her head to the side. "Everything alright?"

"Yes-" He began. "No. No, it's not. I'm really sorry about last night I-"

Saya shook her head, putting her hands up, palms towards him, "Don't mention it. It's alright."

"No. It's not. I acted like a savage. I'm really sorry." Aidou insisted, a blush invading his cheeks.

A look of nervousness flooded Saya's eyes, "Are you alright? You haven't been experiencing any changes or anything?"

"Changes?" Aidou lifted an eyebrow, "Should I be?"

"W-well my blood, um-" Saya stammered.

"Your blood what?" Aidou pressed.

"Saya!" Diva bellowed as she walked up to her sister, the group of fan girls following behind her like a trail of ducklings. "Time to leave."

Saya nodded, "Alright, Diva." Saya waved to Aidou, "Have a good night at class, Aidou. You too Kain!" She called over to the other Night Class member.

He inclined his head as a sign of acknowledgement and Saya pranced over to her twin, falling into line beside Diva.

Aidou shook his head. What was going on? He shrugged; at least he had something to amuse himself.

Any ideas you would like to see, please let me know :D -Anii