Main characters

Zero Kiryuu – Sasuke Uchiha

Yuuki Cross – Inita Hashi

Kaname Kuran - Yuki Aikato

Kaien Cross (chairman cross) - Jacarra Uniqua

Significant characters

Hanabusa Aidou - Deidara

Akatsuki Kain - Sasori

Ruka Souen - Sakura Haruno

Sayori Wakaba - Tomoyo Shio

Takuma Ichijo - Jenei Katsume

Senri Shiki - Shikamaru Nara

Rima Touya - Savila Yamato (Uchiha)

Seiren - Temari

Toga Yagari - Kakashi Hatake

Sara Shirabuki - Niki Aina

Rido Kuran - Zane Aikato

Other Vampires

Sasia Yamato (Uchiha)

Kiba Inuzuka

Shino Aburame

Gaara

Neji Hyuga

Humans

Hinata Hyuga

Ten Ten

Ino Yamanka

Naruto Uzumaki

Karin

Suigetsu Hozuki

Rock Lee

Chapter 24

Inita stared idly at the wall. Sasuke still hadn't arrived for class and wild ideas were beginning to rush through her head. Somehow, she knew that hunter had some sort of hold on her friend. Then a familiar voice knocked her back to reality.

"Morning class." The door swung open. "I'm Kakashi Hatake. I will be your substitute teacher for the week."

"What happened to Kikiyo-sensei?" Ino asked.

"She's taking a rest."

Inita tensed. Did he put Sasuke in 'rest' mode too?

"How strange…" Tomoyo murmured, "Sensei didn't mention anything."

"I'll say it's strange." Her best friend thought, practically on the edge of her seat.

"Well today I only came to make sure you know the arrangements. Next class, there will be a test, so study…Goodbye."

"Sensei!" The prefect rushed after him. "Sensei!"

"Hmmm…You're that kid from before. What do you want?"

"W…" she began, out of breath, "Where is Sasuke?" she raged, determined to find him no matter what.

He laughed. Then his eyes narrowed and his smile shrank away to nothingness. "That's none of your concern, little girl."

"…Hey! I'm his friend!"

"Be ready for that test tomorrow." And he was gone.

She sighed. There was no way she would get anything out of him if she faltered like that again. Her mother had said that he opted to teach both dorms…She just had to confront him that evening. Perhaps she would get an answer then.

As the moon dormers filed into the classroom they eyed the prefect warily. She had a grim look of concern on her face. Perhaps she was ill?

Deidara stood next to her. "Sick?"

"No." she murmured. "But my head hurts a little…"

He leaned in. "I'm sure it's nothing. Get better soon, ok?" Kissing her forehead, he walked inside.

Finally, after what seemed like forever, the substitute teacher entered the desolate hall, his footsteps echoing as her drew closer.

"Persistent, aren't we?"

"Where is Sasuke?"

"…" He shook his head and passed her calmly; that was, until she grabbed his coat. He turned.

"Please…" She could barely hold back the tears, "I have to know if he's alright. Please…"

"Have a nice evening, Miss. Uniqua. I assure you I will…Oh, don't forget the test tomorrow." With that, he slammed the door in her face.

At that moment, Yuki appeared next to her. "I heard about last night…"

"Yuki…"

"Isn't it about time he transferred to the moon dorm?"

Her spiteful 'no' caught in her throat, leaving her eyes to warn him otherwise. Wasn't he supposed to be supportive of her? To at least care enough to overlook the incidents?

He stared at her for a moment. She had escaped from him yet again the night before. If he wanted, she could be his anytime, but for now, it was too soon.

"I don't want him to." She at last managed.

"Just think about it." He suggested, stroking her cheek lightly.

She sighed and turned to look through the window. "I'll try…"

"Run all you want." He smiled to himself, "In the end you'll have to return to my arms." He entered the classroom, leaving her to organize her scattered thoughts.