Hello! I'm back and I'm sorry for taking this long but I had writer's block so... Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter! Tell me what you think!

Night 16

"How old is she?"

"Five..."

"She is beautiful..."

"Well, she is my daughter. How is it possible for her to be ugly?"

"Actually, she looks a lot like Yamato-san."

"What's that suppose to mean?!"

"Kyosuke! Not so loud! You'll wake her up!"

I nuzzled my face on my father's neck, trying to block their voices and go back to sleep. I was too tired to even be interested in their conversation, which was clearly about me. As always, daddy would brag about me until someone would note that I looked so much like my mother. It was like seeing him now, pouting at the fact that once again someone pointed out that I looked nothing like him. But this time that certain someone was a stranger to me. It was the first time I heard that soft voice that I was sure it belonged to a boy, yet I couldn't find the strength to move my face from my dad's neck, being so comfortable in his embrace. I stirred again when I felt my dad taking a deep breath, wrapping my small arms around his neck in a tight grip, alerting the man that I was half-awake.

"Come on my little princess. Time for bed." He muttered gently as I felt him stand up but he didn't start walking yet as I felt another softer hand caressing my cheek.

"Good night, my little Angel." I heard my mother's voice speak gently before she placed a soft kiss on my forehead. Dad held me closer to him as he walked off, towards the stairway but I before he could leave the living room, I managed to open my eyes a little. Despite my blur vision because of my half-awaken state, I moved my gaze around the room until it landed on the unknown person that was sitting on the couch next to mum. I didn't paid much attention to him except from the slightly widened, brownish eyes that were focused on my green ones. But after a second they softened, filling with so much warmth and as the seconds passed another unfamiliar emotion was evident in them, making his gaze gentler. I held his gaze for a few more seconds, trying to understand what that feeling was...I had seen it before but never directed to me. It was always the way dad would look at mum with that small smile on his lips as he would stare at her whenever she would be at the same room. What was that...? Sleep started taking over and I slowly closed my tired eyes, hiding my face on my dad's dark shirt, never looking back at that boy as we exited the room...

Days had passed and without realizing it, it was time for the Academy to close for holidays. Every student in the Day Class was excited along with a bit disappointed, especially the girls since they wouldn't see their idols in the Night Class for a while. As for us, the perfects, it was the best time of the year. Sleep all we want, spending all day in town and especially at mine and Yuki's favorite café with hot chocolate for me and sundae for my sister while Zero would have to put up with us the whole time. But now, I knew that it was going to be a bit different with Zero and me. Things had already changed a bit the past weeks. For example, I was receiving more death glares than before from his fan club every time I was around him. Every student knew about us now, not that we tried to hide it anyway. Especially Zero as he never failed to seize his chance with me every time we were at the same room. Something that I was sure would be the main reason I would end up hanged one day by his fangirls. Even Yuki would sweadrop at their sight...or at least when she wasn't too busy teasing me and Zero, but mostly me, along with Yori. Evil brats...

I bit my bottom lip softly, trying to stop myself from smiling but failing miserably. For the last weeks, those two had been all knowing smirks and smiles every time I would be around them while trying to make me spill all the "dirty stuff", as Yori called them, even though I told her many times that nothing had happened only to be brushed off by a "sure" coming from both of them. I learned not to argue any more about it. I didn't even want to think about on what conclusions they would be led to. The only good thing was that Yuki was too occupied, or at least that's what she seemed to be, with all of this that we hadn't talked about the night we went to the vampire ball, for which I was grateful. No matter how much I tried to forget all about it, the pureblood's words were still fresh in my mind. It only added more to the anxious feeling in my stomach every time I saw him. So, I managed to avoid him, even skipping my perfect duties at first but the suspicious look on Zero's face made me change my mind quickly. He had tried many times to make me tell what happened that night between me and the pureblood and every time I would avoid the subject with an excuse before leaving the room or just talking about something else. Eventually he gave up. But I was sure that he was still curious, especially after noticing my behavior towards Yuki. I knew that I should behave like I did every day, but after that night my guilt would only rise every time I saw her. I was too protective over her, much more than I was already. She had noticed of course but apparently decided against on saying anything. But no mater how much I tried, I couldn't stop myself from trying to prevent anything that would make her sad or hurt her. Including keeping her away from the pureblood. I knew that I shouldn't interfere or anything but the thought of even having her find out worsen my fears. I didn't want him near her anymore. Unless, he decided to just forget about me and accept her feelings, I wasn't going to let him play with her. Even though, I knew that he cared for her the same way but still, it was best if he wouldn't be around her for now. And today, when every student was leaving, after saying good bye to Yori this morning, I let my sister get some rest, assuring her that I didn't mind to see off the Night Class by myself as part of our perfect duties. I knew of course that she wanted to see Kaname but the fact that she couldn't even walk properly without bumping into something from exhaustion, finally, made her think clearly. Or at least as clearly as she could in her sleepy state. On the other hand, Zero would rather be dead than do it...

Which was why I was here alone, waiting for the Night Class...

The faint sound of voices that was getting louder brought me out of my trance as I snapped my head towards the last students of the Night Class that were heading towards me. I raised one eyebrow at the fact that two weren't among them but quickly pushed the thought away. They had every right to stay behind for the holidays after informing the chairman, of course.

"Angel-chan!" A small smile appeared on my lips as soon as I heard that cheerful tone of my friend's. Takuma waved at me happily as he wore the usual big grin on his lips, making his way towards me with the others following close behind. I tired not to return the penetrating gaze that was sent towards my way from the pureblood behind Takuma and I pushed against the wall, closing the remaining gap between me and the blond vampire, the whole time never breaking eye contact with him.

"So, are all of you ready?" I asked as I scanned all of them quickly before turning back to him. Takuma gave me a small nod.

"Yes! We're ready to go! Although, it would be great if Shiki and Aido were to join us."

"They are not coming?" I asked, furrowing my brows in question and slight confusion. The vampire shook his head as his happy smile turned into a sad one.

"No. Shiki will go back to his parents while Aido will stay here. But he was kind enough to let us all stay at his mansion." I raised an eyebrow at that. Aido would always accompany his friends, not to mention never lose a chance to spent time with Kaname, like all the Night Class students. "It's a same you aren't coming too, Angel-chan! We could have so much fun together. Right, Kaname?" Oh dear god, did he actually had to entangle him in our conversation? I let my gaze fall at the ground as I heard the soft voice of the pureblood that was now standing next to Takuma.

"Yes, it would be a great chance to spend some time together again. Like we used to..." I didn't say anything as I continued staring at my black boots, finding them quite interesting at that moment while I curled my hands into fists behind my back. It felt weird being around him after the night at the ball. Not to mention that I was still confused about his offer and other things...like all the coincidences about him and my parents. I took a deep breath as I made my mind. I was going to put aside my uneasiness and forget for now what had happened. I wanted to make sure that it was all in my imagination, that I was just running to conclusions... Mastering all my strength, I managed to raise my blank gaze to meet his soft one.

"Can I speak to you alone?" The pureblood raised an eyebrow as a strange glimpse appeared in his eyes before he motioned for Takuma to leave. The blond vampire stared back and forth between me and Kaname for a few seconds before letting a small sigh and with one last smile he joined the others a few feet away from us. I took a look at them, feeling a bit relieved that they were far away enough so that they wouldn't hear our conversation before hesitantly focusing back on the vampire in front of me.

"Well? What did you want to talk about?" I gulped nervously as I let my gaze fall from his penetrating eyes, not really knowing from where to start of.

"I...Um..."

"Is it about my offer? Have you thought about it?"

"What?! No!" I exclaimed quickly before sneaking another look towards the other vampires, that were now sending me weird looks before ignoring me again. All of them except from Ruka, that was fuming at me. Two fingers wrapped around my chin, forcing me gently to turn back towards their owner, who had a somewhat hard look on his face.

"They've been weeks. You should have at least thought about it a bit." I narrowed my eyes a bit in annoyance as I clicked my tongue.

"How do you expect me to want to be something like that?" I hissed as I shoved his hand away from me. His eyes glared at me dangerously but he seemed to keep his temper in check. Annoying as always...

"Then I'm sorry but I don't have much time. Good bye." He turned his back on me as he started walking towards the others but I quickly grabbed his hand, stopping him in the process. I saw him taking a deep breath, clearly trying to calm down and not snap at me before he titled his head a bit to the side so that he could glare at me from the corner of his eye above his shoulder. I felt a shiver run down my spine but ignored it as I stared at him with a determined look on my face.

"You knew my parents, didn't you?" A look of shock appeared on every vampire's face as they stared at the two of us. Even Kaname seemed a bit shocked too but he quickly covered his state with his usual cool expression. Yet, I was sure that I saw some emotion behind his mask.

"There isn't any vampire alive that didn't know them." Kaname said calmly before he too avoided my eager stare. I felt my temper only rise at that.

"I mean more personally!" I shouted pressing him more but he was still looking away from me. There were a few seconds of silence that seemed like eternity to me before I finally lost my calm and started shouting at him again.

"You did, didn't you?! And you didn't even tell me! All these years you kept it from me! You- let go!" I tried to fight back at him as he had grabbed my wrist tightly and dragged me away from he others to a secluded area before pushing me against a tree, one hand at the side of my face while the other pinning my wrist at the other side of my head.

"Just let it go, Angel..."

"No! I want you to tell me everything now! How did you know them?! What happened in that mission?! What-?" I didn't get to finish as I was pulled against him, his arms wrapped around my form desperately as if I was going to disappear at any moment. I started punching him on his chest, trying to get him off of me but his grip only tightened more.

"Stop it, please... It will only cause me to lose you."

"I don't care!"

"But I do." He whispered as he nuzzled his face in my hair. I tried to push him back with all my strength but once again he got his way, keeping me there in his tight hold. "I'm a selfish man, Angel. And if it means keeping you in the dark so that I will still have you caring for me then I'm willing to do it."

I felt my eyes burning until hot tears of frustration run down my cheeks as I nuzzled my face against his dark coat, my hands clenching the back of the dark fabric. A soft sob escaped from my lips, my grip on his becoming more and more desperate as if hanging for dear life. I felt his one hand unwrapped from around me and cup my face, tilting it up a bit so that I could face him. He stared down at me sadly as his thump wiped away my tears and I could only stare at him with a somewhat cold expression on my face. Yet, Kaname was totally oblivious of this fact as he placed his forehead against mine, all the while taking short and quick breaths.

"Please don't cry. I don't like seeing you like this." I took a shaky breath, trying to keep the trembling of my body in check.

"Then tell me..." I said in a weak voice, giving him a pleading look as soon as he pulled away a little so that he could look at me. Kaname let out a heavy sigh as his arms slowly fell from my form, giving me the chance to breath more freely. I didn't break the eye contact, waiting for him to do what I wanted him to but as soon as he shook his head I lost all of my hope. I narrowed my eyes hatefully at him before moving my glare towards the ground, wanting nothing more than to scream. A pair of warm lips brushed against my forehead in a soft kiss, before hesitating and slowly moving down to my cheek, where he placed another kiss there. I quickly turned my head to the side and away from him as I felt my blood boil in my veins and finding it difficult to calm my anger. Kaname froze in his place before pulling away and giving me a hurt look.

"I'm really sorry, Angel-"

"Just leave. The others are waiting for you." I said dryly and before he could say anything I walked away from him, feeling his gaze on me.

The next few hours I spent it at the chairman's, sitting in the living room and staring at nothing in particular. Why didn't he tell me? What was he hiding? I had every right to know. They were my parents, after all. But most importantly, were those memories I had about him? The boy that bought me the small globe or the one I saw at my house that night? But I didn't remember him except from his beautiful brown eyes, as they stared at me warmly. But why would my parents associate with purebloods? They were hunters, raised to kill and hate them. Then again, my mother acted weird when I asked her about vampires... What was I missing?

"Cross help me!" The door had barged open as a familiar blond vampire run inside and towards me before hiding behind me on the couch. I stared at him in shock but before I could ask what was going on Zero run inside too with Yuki right behind him and scanned the room quickly before finding his target that happened to be the vampire behind me.

"You!" Zero hissed among pants as he tried to catch his breath. I raised an eyebrow at his state and made to stand up and walk to him but two hands grabbed me from my waist and forced me back down, keeping me there. Zero's eye twitched at that and he was ready to lunge himself at the vampire if Yuki hadn't stopped on time.

"Let go of her, you leech!" He snapped as he tried to push the girl away and I was quite surprised that his tries were failing.

"Cross he's your boyfriend! Do something!" Aido exclaimed to me trying to cover himself with my form. Seriously, he was taller than me so how could he do that?

"I said don't touch her!"

"Zero, calm down!"

"Ok, everyone shut up!" I shouted at the top of my lungs, drawing everyone's attention on me. "Thank you." I said calmly before pushing Aido's off of me, earning a groan of protest but I shut him up with the look I sent towards his way. "Now. Can someone tell me what this is all about?" I took a look at each of them, waiting impatiently for anyone to speak. But I was sure that it wasn't going to happen anytime soon as Zero fixed Aido with a murderous look causing the vampire to shrunk closer to me. That only made Zero curl his hands into fists. Yuki on the other hand was looking at both of them with a nervous smile on her lips before rubbing the back of her head.

"Well, Aido-sempai will stay at the Academy for the holidays." I nodded, urging for her to continue. "But he doesn't want to stay at the Moon Dorms..." I raised an eyebrow at that before focusing my curious gaze at the said blond but he didn't return it as he looked away. I stared at him for a few seconds, trying to understand his strange behavior. It wasn't only today that he was acting weird. Ever since the night Shizuka had died, Aido wasn't himself. But I knew better than anyone that if he knew something that he didn't want to share then we had to accept that and give him his space. I took a deep breath as I turned back to the other two perfects.

"Then let him stay here. I'm sure the chairman won't mind giving him one of his guestrooms." I thought about it for a bit. "Unless he shares Zero's room-?

"No way!"

"No way!" Both of them exclaimed. Me and Yuki sweatdropped before I shook my head as I sat down at the couch. "Unless..." All of us focused on Aido as he had his usual flirtatious smirk on his lips, directing it at me. "...Angel is about to join me." He continued as he winked at me. I was ready to face palm at his idiocy and the death wish he had right now, seeing Zero once again being restrained by Yuki only this time I run to him too, since the girl alone wasn't so lucky now.

"Try laying a finger on her and I'll make sure you lose your whole hand!"

"Zero, please! He was just kidding!"

"No, I wasn't."

"Aido!" Both me and Yuki exclaimed.

"Anyway." The vampire said casually as he sat down at the couch in a manner like he owned the place. I rolled my eyes at his arrogance but chose not to say anything as I run my fingers though Zero's silver locks. Immediately, the boy relaxed, letting out a deep breath but even then he was fixing the other vampire with a hard look. "I'm hungry." Aido announced. Yuki paled at that and discreetly made her way towards the exit only for Aido to stare at her in question and a bit annoyed too. Poor girl, she probably hadn't forgotten the incident with him months ago when he threatened to drink her blood. Not that any of us had but anyway...

"Why are you acting so wary? Home cooking is fine. Make something. Oh and I want my bed soft and the linens to have-"

Well, I didn't get the chance to pay attention to him as I tried once again to stop Zero from skinning the vampire alive...

"Huh? He ate enough for three and that's still not enough?"

"Yes. He looks listless."

"Is he hungry due to stress? But does he even have stress?"

"Wait until I get him in my hands. Then he will!"

"Angel, don't be so mean!"

I rolled my eyes at my sister before crossing my legs and arms as I sat on the counter next to where Zero was preparing our meals. Or rather Aido's. The vampire was already starting to get on my nerves and I was really regretting letting him stay here. Stupid brat! Did he actually think that we were his personal slaves or something? I fumed at that, shaking a bit with anger. Zero took notice of my state and let out a heavy sigh before he tossed Yuki his blood tablets.

"Give him these for now. I'll make something else." He turned towards the counter as he started chopping the ingredients again. Yuki gave me a small nod as she exited the room with a tired look on her face. I felt a little bad now. It was me after all that said that Aido could stay here. I breathed in deeply, my eyes never leaving the hunter next to me that was to engrossed in his task. I jumped off the counter and closed the gap between us, hugging him from behind. Zero stopped his actions and I could see the corner of his lips curled up a bit in a faint smile.

"You don't have to do it. It's my fault that we have to take care of him now anyway. I can do it, if you want." Zero shook his head a little, turning around to face me as he wrapped an arm around my waist, keeping me close.

"It's okay. I don't mind cooking." I smiled a little as I pulled him down a little so that I could place a peck on his lips. "But you owe me."

"What?!" I exclaimed as I stared at his half-smirking face. He chuckled a little as he let go of me and went back to his previous work yet, I couldn't help but pout at him.

"Come on, Zero! I said I was sorry!" I whined but he ignored me and I could see his smirk widening. "You're such a tease, you know that?" I mumbled but I soon found myself smirking too before giving him a soft kiss on his cheek. "But then again, that's what I like the most about you." I purred in his ear causing him to freeze, his eyes widened a little as a faint blush appeared on his cheeks. My smirk only widened at his reaction as I walked out of the kitchen in victory. Oh, yeah... I loved to tease him like that. With the smirk never falling from my lips, I made my way towards my sister and the blond brat in the dining room but as soon as I heard the next thing that the girl said, I froze in my spot and hid behind the wall next to the door frame.

"...I idolized that kind of vampires like Kaname-sama. And rather than a 'special' we have a very simple relationship."

"Simple, huh? Does than mean that you trust him no matter what?" Aido asked. I waited eagerly as a silent moment followed before Yuki spoke again, sounding a bit nervous.

"Well, to be frank...sometimes I waver. But I trust him...It's okay if he betrays me."

I leaned back against the wall to support my numb form from collapsing on the floor. My breathing was hard and as the seconds passed I found it more and more difficult to do so. Why did she have to be so naive when it came to him? She would always praise him, dote over him and never think anything bad about him. She trusted him so much that sometimes it seemed to me that she was blind in every matter that concerned him. But why did it have to be like this? I couldn't possibly tell her. She would be devastated... And having her finding out would only put a huge gap between us. I didn't feel fine with lying to her... But if it was what it took to keep her close then...

"What are you doing here?"

I jumped a little in my place as I turned to look at the silver haired that was looking down at me curiously, a tray with a bowl of warm soup in his hands. I gulped nervously as I shook my head, mumbling something incoherent before walking inside the dining room, avoiding everyone's stare especially Yuki's.

"It's about time!" Aido snapped as Zero slammed the tray down at the table, causing some of the soup to spill. "Oi, look what you've done!"

"Shut up! If you don't like it then go back to you dorm!"

"Here we go again." Yuki mumbled as she came to stand beside me, taking a closer look at me. "What's wrong?" She whispered, barely audible as the two boys continued bickering at each other. I didn't dare to look her in the eye as I stared a certain spot at the carpet. "Angel-?"

"You know that I love you, right? That you are my little sister and I would never do anything to hurt you..." There were a few seconds of silence between us in which Zero and Aido's loud voices were the only sounds in the room until her soft voice was heard again.

"Of course I do." I only nodded at that as I continued staring nothing in particular, keeping my head down. "What's this all about?" I bit my bottom lip nervously as I caught sight of Zero fixing Aido with another glare before walking towards us, leaving the annoying vampire to eat his soup.

"Nothing. I just wanted you to know." I said quickly before clearing my throat, signaling to her not to say anything about this matter. The hunter was already suspicious and jealous. I didn't want things getting worse...

He watched carefully as the little girl cut the thorns from the roses before putting them aside to a pile of others that were cleared from their thorns too. The corners of her lips were curled up in a warm smile as her striking green eyes were focused on her task, a beautiful glint in them. He himself couldn't help but smile at the sight of her, admiring every detail of her. Feeling his eyes on her once more she turned her head to the side a little so that she could look at him before looking back to the flower in her hand.

"You're doing it again!" He could sense the exasperation in her voice and someone would think that she was annoyed but he knew better by seeing her smile widen. He rested his head on the his palm on top of the table with an amused look on his face. He liked even the smallest reactions he would draw out of her.

"I'm not doing anything." He said trying to sound oblivious to what she meant. The girl let out a heavy sigh before putting away the rose she had in her hands and taking another one.

"You're staring. It's making me uncomfortable!" He knew it, that's why he was doing it. He couldn't help but smile at the look of shyness on her face. It was quite a sight, even more than Yuki's same expression whenever she was around him. But the girl in front of him had many ways to draw his attention to her even with a small glance on his way. Especially with the faint red color that was on her cheeks right now...

"You're so cute when you're uncomfortable."

"You realize that I'm holding a knife, right?" The vampire smiled amusingly at her as he saw the small frown on her lips. She was indeed so cute... The girl's expression darkened more, as if reading his thoughts. His smile widened before looking down at the pile of roses as the girl went back to what she was doing. He took one and brought it close to his nose, inhaling deeply and taking its intoxicating aroma inside him. His eyes found her face again before traveling down to the soft skin of her neck. Her scent was even better... he couldn't understand why. It was exactly the same as the flower's in his hand but there was something different. Hers was stronger, taking over him whenever she was around that even now he couldn't keep his thoughts straight. The mixture of her scent and the flowers' was pure torture and he couldn't help but wonder... what would her blood taste like...

"Who is that boy in the car that always comes to get you?"

He snapped out of his thoughts as soon as he heard her voice, pushing away all his previous thoughts. It was not the first time they would invade his mind and he was more ashamed each time. She looked so small and fragile, he knew that he had to take control of himself. He didn't want to hurt her. He should tame that beast inside him and he was doing a pretty good job so far. The girl saw him as one of the closest people to her and he intended to keep it that way. He would try to be by her side as her closest friend, like he did the past year, for all her human years...unless she wanted more...

"Kaname?" He raised his gaze from the table to meet her curious and slight worried one, taking deep, calm breaths as he tried to calm down hes erratic heartbeat.

"He is the grandson of the man that takes care of me." He studied carefully her narrowed eyes as she looked down at the flowers, a slight angry look on her face.

"Is he anything like him?" He hesitated a bit but a warm smile graced his lips and she seemed a bit relieved at that. He found his widening more. Even the thought of her worrying about him was enough to melt something inside him.

"Not really. He is a very good friend of mine." With a satisfied grin, she turned back to the flowers in front of them.

"You can bring him along next time. I'm sure the chairman won't mind. I want to meet him." Something stirred inside him at the last sentence and his smile fluttered but he managed to keep it on, even though it was a bit forced now. To have her giving her full attention to the blond boy was not in his plans.

"Yeah, maybe..."

"Ouch!" The scent of roses became stronger and his eyes quickly focused on the girl that held her finger high, inspecting it as a drop of blood was coming from a small wound.

"Are you okay?" He asked, looking at the small drop of the crimson liquid, feeling like he was in a daze. She shook her head, still looking at her hand, totally oblivious to the vampire's state beside her.

"Yeah, I scratched my finger with one of the thorns. I'll go put some water-"

"Give it here. I can heal it." He tried to persuade himself that he was doing it only for her so that she wouldn't feel any pain. That he was just taking care of her like always. But the more blood come out the more he found his selfishness growing inside him and consuming him. This might be his only chance... The girl looked hesitant as she studied him carefully. He only hopped that his eyes weren't betraying his lust nor his thoughts.

"I promise I won't hurt you. Do you trust me?" She took a moment longer to examinate his features as if searching any sign that he was lying before slowly offering him her small hand. He gently took hold of it, trying not to let his emotions get a hold of him and slowly brought the injured tip of her finger to his lips. He could feel her slight widened and scared eyes glued on his face but he couldn't find the strength to stop now. As soon as the tip of his tongue brushed against the small scratch and the blood covered it, he found himself lost into its flavor. It was better than anything else he had ever tasted. He could taste the roses in it and he could only want more. Yet, he managed to calm himself as he started placing soft kisses on her injury, healing it in the process. The scratch was long closed now but he continued his actions as he found the strength to meet her gaze, the deep blush on her cheeks adding more to his bloodlust... He finally lowered her hand and let go of it, studying her as she inspected her finger. A small smile appeared on her lips as she turned to look back at him, any previous sign of uneasiness and shyness gone.

"Thank you, Kaname!" He chuckled at the excited tone in her voice before placing a hand at the top of he head, patting it affectionately.

"Anything for my little angel..."

"Here." The pureblood almost jumped in his place at the sudden interruption from his thoughts. He turned to look at the person only to find Takuma looking at him with a look of slight pity in his eyes. His eyes moved down to the blond vampire's hands. One was holding a box with blood tablets while on the other was a cup of warm tea. By the scent of it he could tell it was rose tea...

"It's your favourite." Kaname gave him a small nod as he took the tea from his friend, ignoring the small box. He didn't want the tablets. They couldn't satisfy his thirst even for a while anymore. Yet, the other vampire insisted as he held it higher to the pureblood's view. With a heavy sigh he took the small box but didn't bother to open it as he placed it on the railing's flat surface. Takuma frowned a bit but he let it go for now as he leaned forward against the railing, supporting his balance on his hands that were placed on top of it.

"Quiet, isn't it?" The blond vampire said as he took a look at the garden under the balcony they were. He was met by silence and he glanced at the other man beside him from the corner of his eye, noticing the emotionless expression on his face. Yet, his eyes told a different story.

"It's a same neither Aido nor Shiki came. Or even Angel at least. We don't get to have much time with her anymore. Not since Kiryu returned." Kaname felt his temper rising at the mention of the Leve E's name but he kept his posture, his narrowed eyes only giving away his fury. He couldn't accept it no matter how many years had passed. He was the only one that she and Yuki would dote on until he came in the picture. While things with Yuki were the same, Angel had changed. Or rather he had changed her. For years she would be bitter towards him, giving him the cold shoulder while following him around like a lost puppy. Yet, he shouldn't care in the first place. He was supposed to focus on his plans. All that mattered was Yuki's safety. He shouldn't let other matters distract him. All the pieces were gathered exactly where he wanted them. His game was on and yet one unpredictable piece invaded to his board. She wasn't supposed to be part of it... But he himself was the one to be blamed about this turn of events...

"I'm worried about her." Takuma said, his features twisted with concern. The pureblood tensed a bit as he brought the cup close to his lips and took a small sip, the rose flavor hitting his senses. Yet, it was not enough for him... The other vampire turned to look at him, studying him carefully with a sad look on his face.

"Why do you accept her being with Kiryu? He is dangerous for her. So, why do you allow it?" The pureblood gripped the railing tightly as he took calm deep breaths, keeping his face blank.

"It's her choice." Not that he hadn't tried. But she was so stubborn, she never listened to him. He knew pretty well that he didn't have a say to this despite what Ichijo said but he couldn't just stand there and watch. He knew that the boy's thirst would someday take control. But it wasn't only that. The sight of him being the one having the chance to hold her and mostly to enjoy her warmth and soft touch was driving him insane. He was selfish he knew it. He shouldn't chase something he couldn't have. He had his own future with someone else layed ahead of him. But that was the problem; someone else, not her. Sometimes he couldn't help but wonder what would it be like if she was the one born for him?

"Still, I don't like it." The blond vampire muttered before he straightened up. "I'm heading inside with the others. Are you coming?"

"I'll stay a little longer." Takuma gave him a small nod, hesitating a bit at his spot as he studied the other vampire before shaking his head and going inside.

Kaname took another sip from his tea, keeping the cup longer there as he inhaled deeply. It was a long time ago but he still remembered the taste of her blood. How he longed to taste it again, even a few drops. He couldn't remember how he ended up like this. At first it was only an infatuation with her but then without him realizing it he grew feelings for the huntress. Without realizing it, he was watching her every step like a hawk, his eyes wondering more than they should, especially at her lower back...and a bit lower noting the sway of her hips every time she walked.

He let out a frustrated sigh as he pinched the bridge of his nose. He shouldn't think like that. He had already his bride and she had grown beautifully too. She was always so kind and gentle, with a warm smile on her lips. He smiled a little at the thought of her blushing every time he was around her. Yuki was always so innocent, treating him with respect and adoration. Unlike some... He let out another sigh as he opened the small back box and swallowing a few tablets, trying to ease the burning in his throat.

Get a hold of yourself...

Easier said than done, especially when it came to that stubborn huntress. The girl was a little devil in human form. She would waken emotions both of anger and want at the same time, something that no one had ever achieved. He loved and hated the girl at the same time for making him so vulnerable around her. Even earlier that day when he saw her teary face, he found himself on the edge of giving in to her very request. Luckily, he had more self control than that. But for how much longer?

A loud sound of porcelain breaking echoed in the kitchen, causing me and Zero to snap our heads towards the source of it. I quickly made my way towards my sister who was ready to kneel down and start picking up the sharp pieces of broken plates, apologizing at the same time but I stopped her as I grabbed her wrists.

"Leave it! I'll do it."

"No! It's ok! It's my fault! I wasn't paying attention-"

"Both of you leave it. I'll take care of it. You two just wait inside." Zero said as he went to fetch the broom but I ignored him as I started picking the pieces. I could feel Yuki's gaze on me and I turned to look at her in question. But by the guilty look on her face, my features softened more.

"It's okay. You don't have to feel bad. They were only a few plates." Yuki shook her head, as she looked down, avoiding my gaze.

"I'm sorry. I'm always so careless and spoiled. I have the chairman, Zero, Yori-chan always looking after me and worrying. Especially you, one-san." I stared at my sister for a few seconds before letting out a deep breath and placing my hand at the top of her head, patting it softly.

"Yuki, you're my sister. Of course, I'll worry over you. Besides, you did the same every time I needed you." I said softly, placing a small smile on my lips. Yet, her expression didn't lighten up as she continued staring sadly at the floor.

"Hey-"

"What are you two still doing here? I told you to leave it to me..." Zero let out a sigh as he entered the kitchen again and started gathering the pieces. I helped my sister up and both of us walked towards the dining room, only to find it empty. Where the hell was that brat?!

"Where is he?!" I exclaimed loudly. Yuki sweatdropped beside me as she shook her head a little.

"Apparently, he went back to the Moon Dorms." I rolled my eyes, feeling my temper rising to the full this time. First, he barged in here and ordered us around to cook to him and now he just left? Without even a thank you?

"Next time, I'm gonna kill him. Wait until Kaname comes back-" But I stopped abruptly as I soon as I realized I mentioned the pureblood. Yuki took notice too and sent me a confused look but I didn't dare to look at her in the eye as I layed down on the couch, trying to appear oblivious and comfortable. A few seconds of silence passed before Zero entered the room and headed towards me, lifting my legs a bit and sitting down on the couch too before placing them on his lap and running his hand up and down in a soothing way. I studied him carefully, taking in his handsome yet tired features, feeling a big smile forming on my lips. He focused his gaze too on my form and his movements became slower as he sent me a small smirk. A hot feeling took over my cheeks and I quickly averted my eyes from him and towards Yuki, who was watching the whole exchange with a playful smile on her lips. Finally, the girl let out a loud yawn which I was sure was fake before heading towards the exit.

"It's getting a bit late. I'll see you in the morning. Good night."

"'Night." Both me and Zero said as she closed the door behind her. As soon as the soft click was heard, a hand grabbed mine and pulled me towards the hunter, placing me on his lap while he put his hands on my hips. He pulled me closer to his body, not letting any small gap between us as he nuzzled his face on my neck before he started placing kisses here and there. I soon relaxed, wrapping my arms around his neck and let out a soft gasp when he bit down, but not hard enough to draw blood, taking the soft skin between his teeth and started nibbling on it.

"What's gotten into you all of a sudden?" I muttered breathlessly. Zero didn't reply as he released the part of skin he was teasing and moved to another spot, closing his lips around it and sucking it, determined to leave a mark there. I moved one hand at the back of his head, keeping him in place, a small moan escaping my lips as he sucked harder. At the sound of it, his arms tightened around me, crushing me against him as his lips worked hungrily on my neck.

"Zero-?" The hunter cut me off as he caught my lips with his in a slow kiss. His lips caressed mine gently and I tried to savor the feeling of their warmth against mine. Yet, that didn't distract me enough not to think that something was up. I placed my hand against his chest and pushed him back a little. The boy only took my hand in his and brought it to his lips, all the while avoiding my eyes. I raised an eyebrow at his strange behavior.

"Do you seriously want me to believe that everything is fine?" I asked fixing him with a warning look. He raised his gaze to meet mine and gave a soft sigh before he looked away from me again.

"No..."

"Care to tell me then?" He didn't say anything for a few seconds before pulling me closer to him and tried to place his lips on mine again but I turned my head to the side, causing his lips to land at the side of my jaw. He let out a growl of annoyance as he tried again and again but failed miserably.

"Don't tease..." He muttered among butterfly kisses, making his way from my jaw to the corner of my lips and moving towards the center. His hands were wondering on my torso, not hesitating one bit to explore every part of it, and lingering on certain places. I was close to give in but I managed to keep my posture as I climbed off of his lap and sat down on the couch with a big gap between us. I crossed my arms in front of me while facing away with my back turned towards him, knowing too well that it was only a matter of time until he gave up.

"Angel, don't be like that."

"..."

"Fine. I didn't like what Aido-senpai said about you sleeping with him." I raised an eyebrow, trying to block the small smirk that threatened to appear on my lips as I turned to look at him in disbelief. The hunter didn't look at me in the eye as he stared down at his lap in annoyance.

"Wait, you mean you were jealous?" I asked not bothering to hid the big grin that made its way on my lips. His cheeks were graced with a faint red color as he rolled his eyes at me, still avoiding any eye contact. That only made my grin bigger. I slowly crawled towards him and straddled his waist with my legs on each side of his. I took his face in both my hands and forced him to look at me while I had a playful smile on my lips.

"You were, weren't you?" He clicked his tongue in annoyance as he removed my hands from his face gently but I wasn't going to let him have his own way. I wrapped my arms around his neck, bringing my torso against him while I nuzzled my face against his neck. Zero tensed a little but he didn't hesitate to pull me in his hold again, his breathing hard and slow. I raised my head and moved it closer to his, stopping just when our lips were inches away.

"Are you going to admit it or not?" I pressed on, brushing his lips lightly with every word I spoke. Another growl was heard deep in his throat and without having any time to react, he had switched positions, forcing me to lay down on the couch with his body caging mine against it as he pinned my wrists on each side of my head. I felt my heart beat loud and fast with excitement but I didn't let it shown as I stared at him with an innocent look on my face. His lips soon found mine again but this time it was hungrier than before and I didn't hesitate to respond with as much eagerness as he was. His hands released my wrists as they traveled all over my torso slowly until finally they stopped on my hips under my skirt. His lips left mine, giving me the chance to breathe but he didn't wait as he attacked my neck again but becoming softer and gentler with each minute that passed until he stopped completely, resting his head on top of my chest. I smiled a little, finally being able to breathe like a normal person before I wrapped one arm around him, keeping him close to me while caressing his silver locks with the other. We stayed like that for a while, none of us daring to break the comfortable silence, the only sound that I could hear was my steady heartbeat. I felt him take a deep breath as he nuzzled his head against me.

"I'm crazy about you..." He muttered tiredly before his breathing became slow, signaling that he had fallen asleep. I could only stay there, frozen in my spot while my heart was beating hard against my chest, ready to bust at any minute. In the end, I felt a faint smile appear on my lips before I too drifted off to sleep.

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