another long chapter told from Zero's point of view about his relationship with Yuuki and their joint time at Cross Academy.

disclamation: I don't own 'Vampire Knight' in any way, shape, or form at all, unfortunately for me. I may acknowledge their ownership of the anime, but I will not give Viz Media an ounce of respect about it, considering the way it ended. all rights of the manga's ownership are reserved for Matsuri Hino-san.

We managed to find the time to go over to the headmaster's office during our next lunch break.

Idiot Headmaster: So then, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. The entire school is already buzzing with excitement. The truth about the Night Class could easily be revealed in all this frenzy. I need you to be more alert than usual. Is that understood, guardian prefects?

Of course, Yuuki was more than willing to take on the job of engineering and controlling the exchange of the event.

Yuuki Cross: Yes, Headmaster.

I, on the other hand, could not see why the headmaster even allowed the exchange of chocolates, at all.

Yours Truly: I don't see why you don't just ban this event.

Of course, the headmaster did have an explanation for his whole reason for even allowing it in the first place.

Idiot Headmaster: Zero, if I were to do that, there would be a riot. This allows students to let off a little steam.

That was when the idiotic headmaster went and did the very stupidest thing he could have ever done in front of me. He complimented the vampires, and to make matters worse, the idiot headmaster even blushed as he did so.

Idiot Headmaster (continued): Of course, the Day Class is going to fawn over the Night Class. All of the vampires are incredibly accomplished and beautiful people. If they're our allies, then they're a great resource to us.

In response to that comment of his, I only glared angrily at the old geezer. Yuuki seemed to catch onto my glare quicker than the idiotic headmaster did.

Yuuki Cross: I think that look means 'how dare you compliment them in front of me!'. He's not happy.

The headmaster seemed to quickly realize his mistake when he finally caught onto the look on my face since he said weakly…

Idiot Headmaster: Yeah, got it.

Then, the old geezer finally rose from his desk and moved to get a glance out the window.

Idiot Headmaster (continued): I know all too well that vampires have been the enemies of humans for many centuries, but there are vampires out there who want to peacefully coexist, and I'm proud to educate the children of such vampires. Your generation can build the bridge that connects our two species. Zero, look. I know it's difficult, but someday you will come to understand my philosophy.

Then, Yuuki looked to me for my response.

Yours Truly: I doubt it, not unless you can make the past disappear.

That's right. Erasing the past was the only way I could ever learn to accept that idiot geezer's pacifist views.

Idiot Headmaster: They are nothing but beasts in human form who drink the blood of living humans. That's your view?

Yep, that was definitely my view now and forever.

Yuuki Cross: Uh, yeah, I, uh…

It was then that Yuuki handed something to him.

Yuuki Cross (continued): Headmas_ Father, here.

Yuuki should not have felt obligated to call the old fool that just because he wanted her to.

Idiot Headmaster: Uh?

Yuuki Cross: I have a Valentine's Day gift for you.

Then, she handed something to me.

Yuuki Cross (continued): And you, Zero. My annual gift to you.

The idiot headmaster seemed to suddenly spaz out upon receiving Yuuki's gift, which was twenty coupons for her shoulder massages. Of course, I could only find it in me to be completely over the gift she gave to me which was…

Yours Truly: 'A coupon good for one errand'?

The reason I was less than pleased with her gift was obviously because…

Yours Truly (continued): You realize you've given me the same gift every year since grade school.

And it was one-hundred-twenty percent true. Yuuki's only response, however, was the usual…

Yuuki Cross: Oh, shut it!

Then, she grabbed my wrist and began pulling me out.

Yuuki Cross (continued): Come on, lunch is about over!

After we both exited the idiot headmaster's office, Yuuki and I walked back to the classroom.