Enjoy everyone! And we are so close to the second season's finale! Yuki's transformation and more revealing truths are on the way! ;)
My eyes opened slowly at the welcoming warmth of the sun caressing my cheek as faint shades of light came into the room through the glassy window. At first, I stayed in my spot as I tried to surpass the fogginess in my mind caused by my previous sleeping state until the light weight of something being wrapped around my waist brought me back to reality. A small smile formed on my lips at the feeling of the body behind me. Its owner's chest was flushed against my back providing me with its warmth while I could feel each and every one of its slow movements as he breathed.
Taking extra care not to disturb his sleep, I turned around to rest on my other side and came to face the sleeping hunter. My smile only widened at the sight of the calm and peaceful expression on his face. It was one of the few times that he would look like this. I raised a hand to push back gently some bangs of his silver hair that had fallen to conceal his eyes from my view and before I knew it, I was absentmindedly running my fingers through his locks. The boy parted his lips in response, muttering something incoherent in his sleep but he didn't move away from my touch.
I made to move my hand away only to feel his grip around me tightened. Breathing out another smile, I tried to remove his hand from around me only for his iron grip to drag me closer to his torso. I raised an eyebrow at that before turning to look at the hunter's face only to find him wide awake with a faint smirk on his lips.
"We have to get ready for school." I stated simply as I looked at him expectedly. But the more he looked at me with that smirk of his, the more difficult I found it to remain emotionless. And how could I when my stomach was getting this flattering feeling. All because of that stupid smirk. His eyes moved to something behind me, probably at the clock on my nightstand before he focused back on me.
"We have half an hour until we start getting ready. Plus…" He scouted closer to me and turned us around so that I was resting with my back on the mattress and he was hovering above me. "You woke me up." He muttered as he dipped his head, placing a soft kiss on my chin before he moved lower to my neck giving it the same care. I let out a trembling breath as his lips landing on every inch of skin that they found with the wet sounds feeling the silent room.
"Z-Zero… we'll be late for sure… And we have to meet Yuki and Yori at the Dorms…" He didn't seem to pay mind to what I was saying as he continued his ministrations. My hands moved up to his shoulders giving them a gentle push only for them to be pinned down on the mattress by his. He raised his head, bringing his face close to mine, catching my lips in a slow kiss.
It was more than enough to make me put my worries aside as I wrapped my arms around his neck trying to bring him closer. The hunter seemed to take the cue as he shifted a little so that his torso was now resting between my legs that I wrapped around his waist. His hands moved down to my tights running up and down on them as the kiss grew more heated with each passing second. I unlocked mine from his neck and moved them down his back until they reached the hem of his half unbuttoned shirt. They slid hesitantly under it and up on his back, feeling the strong muscles and his skin growing hot against my touch. A sharp thrust of his hips was my response as his hands gripped tightly on my hips while his lips left mine, making their way back to my neck. I bit my bottom lip as to silent myself when I felt him suck the skin just behind my earlobe while he made another move with his hips.
"Zero…"
"Mmm…"
"School…?"
A sigh came from his lips as he removed himself from me and sat up. Immediately I regretted my big mouth as I took in his sight with his disheveled hair and now completely unbuttoned shirt. He brought a hand to his hair, ruffling them slightly and with an unfocused look in his eyes as if he had just woken up. In plain words he looked so-
"Right. Use the shower first then-"
I didn't let him finish as I quickly crawled towards him, placing a small kiss on his lips before hurrying out of bed and headed off to the bathroom, a grin forming on my lips at the sound of a sigh coming from behind me.
After meeting Yori and Yuki at the Day Dorms' entrance we started for the main building with members of the Night Class once again escorting us, earning the scornful stares of the Day class students. But I didn't mind them since I had other things in my mind. Despite my sister's warm welcome and big smile I couldn't help but notice the dark circles under her eyes hinting that she had spent another night sleepless or worse with those horrific nightmares she had been having. I was constantly sending her way glances, making me even more worried at the fact that she seemed oblivious to her surrounding and ready to faint again. I shouldn't have left her yesterday. Not that I was any help woke up with screams of terror.
I stole another glance at the girl before Yori caught my gaze giving me a knowing look. She was also afraid over Yuki's condition. And I could only sympathize with her worries since I had the same. Why was this happening to her? What if her nightmares got worse? And why was I feeling so useless? Surely, there must be something that I could do to help her aside from comforting her. But what was it?
"That's her?"
My head turned quickly towards the sound of the voice that came from a small distance from where we were. I soon found to my greatest surprise one of the Night Class students' that had been gone for a very long time. Senri Shiki was few feet away from us and to my utmost disbelief he was standing with Ichiru. It was then that I noticed that both of them were staring at me, especially the noble vampire whose one corner of his lips lifted in a half smirk.
"Interesting…" He said as he continued staring at me with a curious and amused expression on his face.
I felt my skin crawl at that. There was something strange with that vampire. He never paid attention to the Day class students and less alone the perfects. So why was he so fixated on me? But of course his newly found interest in me didn't go unnoticed. I felt Zero moving closer to me before he wrapped an arm protectively around my waist, providing me with a feeling of safety. I focused my attention on him only to find him glaring daggers at his brother and the vampire. Normally, I would have signaled for him to let it slide but this time I could only be thankful to his over-protectiveness.
I tried to ignore the two but the shivers running down my spine were only reducing the effectiveness of my efforts. Instead, I focused on the other two girls in front of me as they spoke quietly among themselves.
"You don't look so well. Couldn't sleep again?" Yori asked softly. My stomach twisted painfully as Yuki tried to give her one of her cheerful smiles.
"I'm fine. Really, it's just lack of sleep. Don't worry."
Don't worry.
How many times have we heard that phrase coming from the girl's lips? And most importantly how many more were to come?
Finally, classes were over. It had been another stressful day during which I kept a constant eye on my sister, noting the fact that she was sometimes tensing and fidgeting in her place. I let out a deep breath as I watched the girls surrounding Yuki and asking her personal questions about her relationship with him. Some of them even burst into tears over the fact that they had lost their chances with the pureblood. Why would they even consider him of all people as the perfect man for them was a complete mystery. He was manipulative, selfish, arrogant and the main source of my sister's troubles. If the jerk had helped her long ago as he had promised she wouldn't be in this state. It was all his fault. All of this….
"Angel? Are you alright? You've been quiet for quite some time…"
I turned to look at the girl sitting beside me. Both me and Yori had moved few seats away from the small 'gathering', trying to keep our distance from the noisy girls. I just nodded my head before dropping my gaze down towards the cover of my textbook. It felt like years until she finally removed her confused look from my form and focused back on Yuki only to feel her tense beside me.
"Yuki…?"
"What is wrong, Cross?" I snapped my head towards the girl only to find her clenching her head as her expression contorted into a look of pain. I gritted my teeth at that.
That's it.
I slammed both hands on the desk as I stood on my feet, earning the attention of every occupant in the room. Ignoring every one of them, I exited the classroom without even bothering to spare another glance behind me at the shocked expressions I received. I left the main building and took the passage that lead straight to the Moon Dorms. Either he would take fully responsibility or else I would seek answers myself not even caring what the consequences would be. Even if it angered the chairman. But for the first time in my life I didn't even care about what the older hunter would do. Besides, I was pretty sure that he had sided with the pureblood on this one.
Without even paying attention I was soon standing in front of the gates of the Moon Dorms. I hesitated a bit before I took a deep breath and made to open them until I felt it. A presence nearby as if they were watching my every move. It was familiar but not to the point that I would recognize it from anywhere. I felt my eye twitch as I took deep breaths in order to calm down.
"I know you're there." I managed to keep a low and somewhat friendly tone in my voice. It seemed to be enough to do the trick as I heard a small thud from behind me. I turned around to meet the person and came face to face with the last person I could ever imagine.
"Angel-sama, you must head back to your Dorm." I stared at her in shock at the way she chose to address me. Was it another command of the pureblood? Seiren-senpai was his most loyal servant after all. My attention was caught by what she was holding in one hand. The sight of a familiar bag from a bookstore made my cheeks burn in embarrassment at the reminder of that night. She seemed to have noticed my diverted attention and she cast a glance at the bag in her hand before closing the distance between us in a few steps and handing out the bag to me.
"Kaname-sama wishes for you to accept this as a gift…"
There was a strange tone in her voice which only created an uncomfortable feeling at the pit of my stomach. Could she…? Had she…?
"How long have you been following me?" I asked, feeling my body grow numb as she remained silent for a few seconds before she spoke again in a quiet tone.
"Kaname-sama-"
"How long?!" I repeated louder this time waiting impatiently for her answer that never came. That was when I felt my blood drain from my face. Of course, how else did he know how to find me in the bookstore? And Seiren never left Kaname's side unless he ordered her to. And if Kaname was with me then-
I swallowed thickly as I moved a shaky hand to take the bag. She had seen us. There was no doubt. Her posture was screaming miles that she had. But had Kaname talked to her not to mention anything to anyone? Would she comply…?
"Don't worry, Angel-sama. Your secret lies with me." I could only nod as I tried to hide the fact that I was trembling lightly. "But please. You have to get back to your dorm. It's not safe here."
I raised my gaze from the ground that I had focused it on and looked at her in the eyes. I couldn't speak nor was in any state to think of any remark to snap towards her master. I've never felt so ashamed before in my life. And he knew that. That's why he sent her with that damn book. He knew I would back down. Yet, why did he want me away from the Moon Dorms?
"Angel-sama?"
"Stop calling me that." I muttered as I clenched the bag in my hand. She only brought a hand on her chest as she bowed.
"I'm deeply sorry-"
"Stop." I brought my free hand on my forehead before I run it through my locks. She just gave me a nod before she stood there watching me closely, probably expecting me to leave. I let out another sigh as I felt my body relaxing under her gaze. How she managed that, I did not know. I looked around me for a couple of seconds before I focused back on her. I knew that I shouldn't feel this way but I took pity on the vampire. She was just trying to do what she was told to and I was just being a nuisance. She was another victim of the manipulative bastard, apparently. With another glance or more like a murderous glare towards the Moon Dorms, I spoke surprisingly calmly.
"Are you hungry?"
I watched from the corner of my eye as the vampire sat in her sit, her back sift and her torso on the edge of her chair. I would have laugh if I didn't wanted to cause her anymore discomfort. It had taken me a lot of time to finally persuade her to come to the chairman's house and have dinner but even though she accepted, she still seemed as though she had regretted her decision. I didn't complain though. It was a miracle she agreed in the first place. Trying to hide the smile that threatened to appear on my lips, I placed a plate with pasta in front of her before I placed another on the other side of the table and took my seat.
"I'm not as good as Zero but I think you'll like it." I said as I pulled the plate closer to me and started eating. Yet, the vampire only stared at her food as if she didn't know what to do. What, did she need an order to eat too? Finally, after what seemed like years she hesitantly took a bite. She chewed slowly at first before swallowing, her eyes finding mine.
"It's very good, Angel-sama."
"Thank you." I smiled a little especially when I noticed her eating with more appetite. She even seemed more comfortable, if that was the case considering the fact that her shoulders had relaxed. "And please, stop calling me that." She paused for a moment as she fixed her gaze on my form.
"I'm sorry, Angel-sama. But Kaname-sama-"
"-is being a jerk as always." I hissed as I glared at my plate, moving the contains around with my fork. There was a moment of silence before the vampire decided to break it with her calm voice filling the room.
"You have the wrong impression about him." I only snorted at that but the vampire's expression remained emotionless. Instead, she continued praising her master. "Kaname-sama is not like that. He is the most compassionate person I know. And because of this compassion I am here today…"
Compassion? Don't make me laugh. He was only concerned about himself, ignoring everyone's feelings. He was only focused on achieving his personal goals despite the fact that he might cause others pain in the process. I shook my head a little as I stood up from my place and took my plate before taking the girl's now empty one.
"Would you like some more?" I asked gently. She remained still for a few seconds, not meeting my eyes with hers as she focused on a certain spot at the table. Finally, she gave me a hesitant nod and I could swear I saw her pale cheeks gaining a fade shade of pink. I breathed out another smile before heading towards the kitchen. Only to be stopped in my tracks as another person entered the room. My smile immediately dropped at the sight of the person and I felt my hands clenching the plates tightly as I tried my best not to just throw them at him. From behind me I heard the sharp thud of a chair sliding against the wooden floor before it was accompanied by the calm voice of the girl but this time I could detect a slight panicked tone in it.
"Kaname-sama...!" I felt my eye twitch as I watched her bow her head at him but more importantly at the cold and indifferent look she received by said man.
"What are you doing here, Seiren?" He demanded as his glare hardened, causing her to flinch.
"I-"
"I invited her." I stated simply causing the pureblood to turn his icy gaze on my form. I just returned it with one of my own. It was clear that it only added more to the fire as his eyes darkened before he decided to fix them on the poor girl.
"I believe hanging around the perfects is not in your duties."
"But eating is. If you want her to survive of course and not have her starve to death." Could I provoke him more than that? I certainly wanted to find out despite knowing that I might be risking my head right now. Especially, when I received the man's murderous glare. He was really pissed… Good.
"Go back to the Dorms, Seiren." He ordered the other vampire yet his eyes were still focused on my form. I gritted my teeth as the girl only bowed deeply at him again before making her way quickly towards the door. "And don't disobey me again. You know the consequences if you do."
The girl's back tensed more as she gave him a curt nod and exited the room, leaving me behind in a glaring contest with the leech. Great. I fumed some more as neither of us seemed willing to back down. It was only after I felt my knuckles going numb as I continued grabbing hard the dishes that I decided to abandon this childish game of his. Without another word, I entered the kitchen and walked towards the sink, placing inside the plates. I stood there for a few while taking calm breaths as if to get my temper under control.
After a couple of minutes I entered the dining room again and tried not to groan in frustration at the fact that he was still there with that familiar air of superiority of his that only seemed to grow more intense as he caught sight of me again.
"The chairman is not here. So feel free to leave." I told him, not bothering to hide my annoyance that was quite evident in my tone.
"Charming, as always."
"A jerk, as always." Another glare from the bastard. Well, if he didn't like my responses then he shouldn't address to me in the first place. I crossed my arms on my chest as his majesty took a sit on one of the chairs around the dining table and settled there as if he owned the place.
"It's really amusing…" He started as he stared outside of the window with an uninterested look, the previous look of fury now gone from his face. I eyed him suspiciously.
"What is?" A smirk broke into his lips.
"That such a sweet creature like you can drift so much venom with her words. Not to mention be such a pain in the rear." Quite the gentleman, like always. Wait…
"Sweet…?" I asked confused only to cause his smirk to widen as he gave me a pointed look. Realization hit me along with the familiar hot feeling in my cheeks as if all my blood was gathered there. I lowered my eyes on my feet, not being able to meet the knowing look in his eyes. From the corner of my eye I saw him taking the paper bag containing the book he bought last night from where I had dropped on ne floor next to the table when I came here with Seiren.
"You haven't thrown it away. I take it that you accept my gift." I dig my teeth at my bottom lip as I kept my gaze fixed on my boots. "Consider it a thank you for the wonderful evening-"
"What do you want?" I asked him tiredly, partly from exasperation and partly from wanting to stop him from humiliating me further. His playful attitude was gone at once, causing me to give him a curious look as he seemed to be thinking about his choice of words. What was going on? Did something happen? The more he remained silent the more worried I became until I felt my blood run cold as soon as the next word escaped his lips.
" Yuki…"
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