-chapter 14-

who's carrying me? It's not Takuma, or nii-san. Is it Rido? Am I safe? I slowly opened my eyes and saw who was carrying me. "Kaname" I sighed in relef.

"Rido's not gonna bother you as long as he's in Shiki's body. But...he'll reqain his body soon and then I can't do anything to stop him. Due to the fact that I'm bound to him. I'll explain it to you later. I'm sorry."

Tears fell form my eyes. "Kaname? Where's Takuma? Is he ok? Rido-"

"he's fine. he's waiting on you in your room as a matter of fact." Kaname smiled a bit.

"Why isn't he in his room?"

"Why don't you ask him yourself. here" He set me on my feet in front of my door.

"I-"

"I'll come check on you later" He walked away after kissing the top of my head.

I blushed and opened the door. "Takuma-kun?" I walked into the room shutting the door behind me.

"Ayane! Your ok! Your really ok!" Takuma grabbed me and hugged me tight.

"Takuma-kun"

"Oh I was so worried."

"When did you wake up? Why're you in here?"

"I woke up a little while ago. And I'm moving in with you. I don't feel safe in there with him. I got most of my manga and clothes" He was smiling again.

"Takuma, I'm glad he didn't hurt you.."

He smiled and hugged me agian, this time holding me close to him. "Aya, I promise you that we'll find a way to get rid of Rido. And I'll keep you safe. There's not much any of us can do against Rido. Aristocrats aren't supposed to hurt purebloods, and its a rime to kill one anyways unless there supposed to be executed. All I can do is hold you close..."

"It's ok. Kaname will figure out how to get rid of him...You don't have to do anything. I don't want you to get hurt."

He smiled and kised me softly. "Whatever makes you happy."

"you make me happy"

He kissed me again, slowly. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled closer to him, kissing him back. He held me close to him. The passion behind the kiss he returned was overwhelming. Before long I was breathing heavily, and to some extent, so was Takuma. The way he was kissing me, our lips moving together as if we were one, made my hormones seem as if they would explode. I'd never experienced such a feeling before. All the same I'd never been in love before, and I was in love with he finally pulled away, slowly and hesitantly, he was blushing and panting. And so was I.

"Aya, I love you. I want you to be happy."

"All I need to be happy is you loving me. I love you too."

"Aya-chan, I'll make sure you're the happiest girl in Cross Academy, maybe even the world. I want the best for you."

I blushed and rested my head against his chest. "Just love me forever."

"I will. will you like that?"

"Yes"

"In that case..." he picked me up bridal style and carried me to the bed. He set me on it gently and sighed.

I blushed."What is it?"

"Aya. I only hope you don't think i'm rushing this"

"What? what is it?"

He held my hands in his and sat down in the floor on his knees. "This..."

I blushed."Takuma?"

He looked at me blushing."Ayane Soulstarr, will you marry me?"

I blushed harder."Takuma-kun"

He smiled as he blushed more.

I took a deap breath. Yes, yes I'll marry you."

He smiled more. "I'll don't have a ring for you yet, but I'll get one soon."

I was overcome with emotion."Oh, I love you!" I jumped up, pulling him up with me.

He laughed. "I love you too."

At that the door opened. I blushed in embarrassment.

"hi, Kaname" I walked up to him.

"Ayane. here, you'll need these."

Kaname handed me a pack of bloodtablets.

"Uh, thanks." I walked to the nightstand and set them ther before sitting on the bed.

"If you don't want them then there's always the alternative. I just wanted to make sure you was ok. I'll see you tomorrow. night. Be safe."

Kaname then left the room. I yawned. "I'm going to bed, night Takuma" I layed back on my bed and closed my eyes.

Takuma fliped off the light and closed the curtain before getting in the bed beside me. "Nite Nite Aya"

I snuggled close to Takuma as I dozed off. Before long I was asleep.