WARNING: Things are about to get tense oh and the last part of the chapter is going to be in our favorite ex human vampire hunter's POV

*cough*Zero*cough*

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Phantom of the Opera or Vampire Knight

Enjoy the story lovelies ^.^

I was trying to fight to keep my eyes opened during the teacher's boring lesson. "Ms. Kuran and Mr. Kiryu! There is no sleeping in my class!" The teacher scolded. I jumped, and looked over at Zero to see he was passed out.

I shook Zero's shoulder gently and he opened his eyes. He stared up at me with a sleepy questioning look. "The teacher isn't happy with us for falling asleep in class." I whispered.

He nodded then sat up. "Since you both feel my class is a place where you can catch up on sleep, you can stay in this classroom after class for detention." He told us.

I groaned and took a quick sip of my energy drink when the teacher turned his back to continue with the lesson. Zero chuckled silently and I looked over at him curiously.

He wrote something on a piece of paper and handed over to me.

Pretty clever with the energy drink. Can I have some? -Zero

I rolled my eyes and handed my energy drink over to him under our desks so the teacher wouldn't see. He took a quick sip of the energy drink and handed it back to me.

I resumed taking notes and jumped when the bell that signaled classes were over went off. "How long do we have to stay in here, sensi?" I asked when only Zero, the teacher, and I were in the classroom.

"For an hour. I suggest you take this time to do your other classes homework." He answered. I groaned silently and rested my head on my desk.

"Now would be that time to get us both out of detention, Zero." I whispered silently. I heard Zero get up from his seat and I looked up at him confused. He walked out of the classroom and I stared at the door in disbelief.

Did he just left me?! What the frenchtoast?! What happened to not leaving your partner behind?!

Oh he is soooooooo going to get an earful!

I looked over at the stunned teacher and rose from my seat. "Do you mind if I go get him?" I asked. "Go get him, please." He sighed. I nodded and grabbed my books then ran out of the classroom.

I yelped when someone wrapped their arm around my waist and a hand quickly covered my mouth. I was pulled into someone's chest. "Shh! It's just me." Zero whispered in my ear. I relaxed and he pulled me away. I looked over at him and punched him in the kidney.

He grunted and held where I had punched him. "Ow! What the hell was that for?!" He hissed quietly. "That was for leaving me in there when we agreed I won't skip class as long as you get us out of detention!" I hissed back quietly.

"That was my plan on getting us out of there." He sighed. I blinked and blushed brightly out of embarrassment. "Sorry." I whispered apologetically. His eyes softened and he ruffled my hair gently. "It's fine." He assured me.

I smiled and stood on my toes. I pecked his cheek tenderly and smiled at him. "I'll go patrol over by the stables." I whispered and ran off in the direction of where the stables were.

Wait...did I just? Well maybe he'll take it as a friendly kiss on the cheek. If needed I'll just find a hole and hide in there for the rest of my life.

XxX

~*~Zero's POV~*~

I couldn't stop thinking about Iris's kiss on my cheek. She never did that before with me! Could it be that she might have very strong feelings for me? I shook my head to get rid of the ridiculous thought.

How many times do I have to drill this into my head?! Iris will be wooed by another man just like her sister, I shouldn't get my hopes up or allow myself to fall prey into her kind warm gestures.

I sighed heavily and decided to head over to the stables to see if Iris was getting any activity. If this was going to be another peaceful night, I'll just get us home and cook dinner.

I heard a female scream coming from the gate and I sighed heavily. Looks like it won't be a peaceful night.

Dammit.

I ran off towards the direction I heard the scream and I stiffened as I got closer when I smelt blood.

Shit!

I picked up my pace and I froze in my steps when I saw Iris with watery dark blue eyes and blood all over her hands and mouth. I glanced down at the ground to see a lifeless human girl dressed in a day class uniform-must have been new to the school because I don't recall seeing her before-with blood on her neck and mouth and it appeared as though she had been bitten viciously.

There could be only one possible explanation as to what I am seeing. Iris had attacked a day class student and killed her. I pulled out bloody rose and undid the safety.

Iris looked up at me with wide confused yet terrified eyes. "Z-Zero, please...it's not what you think. I didn't do it!" She chocked out. It felt like my whole arm turned into stone as I pointed the gun at Iris.

Tears started rolling down her face and I looked away quickly. This was even harder than when I had tried to shoot Yuki!

I knew the answer immediately on why it was.

It wasn't because I'm attached to the past...but it's because I care for her deeply on a very deep level.

I don't want to do this but I have to do it.

"Zero, please! You have to believe me! I found her like this! I was trying to save her! P-please, Zero!" She cried. I didn't want to look at her because I knew if I stare into those dark blue orbs I have come to know so well...my resolve will shatter.