A/N: I liked to thank everyone who has reviewed and added this story to their favorites, alerts, etc. And thanks StarryNight for your review, I'm glad you like the story :) Well here's another chapter. I hope you all enjoy it :)

Warnings: Yaoi/KxZ/M-preg/Un-Beta'd-spelling and grammar mistakes/Sappiness

Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Knight. This lofty piece of work belongs to Matsuri Hino

Chapter 4: *~*Hints*~*

The teen was patrolling the school grounds as was his normal routine. He wondered around for a while before venturing into the forest. Walking down the familiar path, he stopped by the serene lake. The calmness would help him think about tomorrow, about Friday. He had finally finished that hell-forsaken scarf, currently wrapped and placed under his bed. For his sake he hoped Kaname appreciated it, or else.

But other things still pestered his mind, especially Yuki. He felt like he was betraying her and then there was the dinner to worry about.

"Unh" The hunter groaned, slumping his figure slightly. He couldn't think straight. His thoughts were just too scattered. A vicious headache began erupting in his skull. He was nervous about everything: Friday, the dinner Yuki, Kaname… "Why did he have to pick such a fancy place to have dinner anyway?" Zero grumbled, "Idiotic pureblood."

"Hmmm really...I think it's a great choice, considering you like seafood." The silvertte nearly jumped at the voice. If he was paying more attention he would have sensed Kaname approaching, but unfortunately his mind was just too muddled. He quickly glanced at the approaching pureblood, shuffling on the grass.

Kaname made his way to where Zero was standing, taking a seat near his sliver haired lover. Gently patting the area next to him, he looked up expectantly at Zero, "Sit." Zero nearly glared him down for the subtle command but sat down anyway, stretching his legs. For some reason he felt exhausted. He bowed his head, sighing.

"You look anxious." The brunette gently grasped Zero's chin and forced him to make eye contact with him when Zero averted his eyes. "Let go, damnit!" They stared each other down for a good few seconds, until Zero finally caved, removing Kaname's hand from his face. Ripping up some grass and tossing it in the cool waters, he looked down, "I'm just nervous, okay?"

Kaname nodded before smiling lightly, "Don't be nervous I can teach you manners. The dinner won't be that bad." The heat radiating from Zero's glare was intense, but the brunette took no notice of it. "It'll be fine Zero."

"Really?" Slowly getting up the teen walked forward until he was at the edge of the lake. "Because sooner or later they're going to find out. Sooner or later…"The vampire council would make sure their relationship was null.

"Zero" Kaname said, before following him and then kissing him slightly on the cheek, causing the his lover's face to redden. Whether due to embarrassment or anger Kaname couldn't tell. Zero was so...volatile. "Things will sort themselves out in the end." He said almost too confidently. Zero just snorted at that. "And may I ask how you know that?" Kaname chuckled, bringing his arms around his beloved's waist. "I am the great and powerful pureblood. I know everything; some may even compare me to a god."

The silverette just nodded. "Right you forgot to add modest." The brunette hummed in response, doubts slowly snaking away in his mind. The council will find out. Eventually...

She snuck into the room, stumbling over a box in her haste. She shifted along the cold walls, moving her hands in the dark, searching for the light switch. When she heard the satisfied click, the once dark room became illuminated with light.

Yuki surveyed Zero's very messy room. To her, he never seemed to be a messy person, but it might have something to do with all the boxes littered on the floor. It was nice that the hunter's association was finally recognizing Zero's work. But wasn't it much.

She bent down and started looking. Carefully maneuvering through the many items, well as careful as she could be considering her clumsiness. She didn't know exactly know what she was looking for but she had to find some clues on what was going on. She bent over and examined underneath the bed. Carelessly picking up a wrapped gift, "Hmmm," she examined it, noting how soft it was. Yuki then turned it over reading the card that was attached to it. "To Kaname." The handwriting was really neat. Wait, was this gift from the association, that didn't really make sense. So maybe the association was now thanking Kaname?

However all former thoughts drifted away when her eyes landed on something else. Walking to Zero's bedside drawer she picked up a fancy card like invitation. It read: Kiryu Zero, you have cordially been invited to dinner with Kuran Kaname. 7:00 o' clock sharp. Departure at 6:45. Please arrive at the dorm no later than 6:30. Dinner will be held at The Blue Fish Inn.

She then quickly read the little sticky note attached to it which said, 'don't forget Zero-Kaname.' Her eyes were now darting between the invitation and wrapped gift she had previously dropped on the floor. Was that gift meant to be from Zero instead of the association…but why?

Yuki's mind was whirling, what was going on between them. She quickly made a mad dash to her dorm slamming the door open. Sayori, who had been currently reading a novel turned her gaze towards her friend a tea mug in her hands

"Yuki-ch-" but the girl was cut of short as Yuki all but yelled out" We need to make a reservation to, to-"she stumbled over the words picking up the card and reading the restaurant name, "to The Blue Fish Inn."

"Why the urgency?" Sayori asked, her soft eyes on Yuki. Why did her friend look so flustered. "Because Zero and Kaname are going to be there, so we have to be there too." And I'm finally going to understand what's been happening. She really hoped that Yori was ready for another shopping trip.

Kaname didn't know how long he sat with Zero, in silence. It was nice to finally have some quiet time with his love. He was still worried about the letter, there was no way the council would allow Zero to be his. Not only was he a hunter, but he was a level D, an ex-human. Kaname didn't mind much but the council would be reeling. Troublesome vampires, why did they have a council in the first place. Their main propose was to ruin as many lives as possible. Those-

"-me, Kaname. Anyone in that empty shell of yours?" Zero looked curiously at the maroon eyed vampire, his head cocked to the side. "Hmmm" Kaname responded, "I was just admiring how the moonlight seemed to capture your beauty." The pureblood tilted Zero's head to side, kissing him lightly on the cheek. "Stop doing that." Zero muttered glaring at him but Kaname only chuckled "Doing what?" He attempted to make another small kiss on Zero's cheek but the silverette ducked and succeeded in pushing Kaname into the lake. "Serves you right." He said looking triumphantly at the pureblood.

The brunette rubbed some water out of his eyes. "That wasn't very nice Zero." All mirth present in his maroon orbs, "Come closer so I can teach you a lesson." The silverette rolled his eyes before taking several steps back. Idiotic pureblood how stupid did he think he was. "I'm not an idiot; you're just going to pull me in." "You have such little faith in m-" but Kaname never finished the sentence as he was immediately pulled underneath the water.

Zero stood there for several minutes still believing it to be a trick to get him near the pureblood. But after the minutes began to drag out he panicked. Couldn't people only hold their breaths for like a minute? Well, ok, Kaname was a vampire so that rule may not apply to him, but what if something actually did catch him. The teen didn't even bother to reason that there wasn't even anything that big in the lake to begin with.

"Kuran" Zero said as he slowly approached the water. There was no movement in the lake, what if Kaname-. Zero quickly vanquished the thought out of his head and ran to the lake tilting his head over it. However, as soon as he was close enough, a hand shot from the cool waters pulling him into the transparent blue. He sputtered a bit before landing a heated glare at the brunette who was currently wearing a very satisfied grin. Kaname swam over to Zero gently placing his forehead against his. "You know," he said, his grin still present, "Purebloods can hold their breath for several minutes."

Zero only rolled his eyes. Annoying vampire. "Good to know" he growled. He yawned, absently covering his mouth with his now wet hand. "Tired" Kaname questioned. Zero only nodded, "Yeah but I have to watch you bloodsuckers, make sure none of your little minions cause trouble."

"Minions?" Kaname raised his eyebrow at the remark albeit his grin returning, "What am I Zero, a devil?" Zero only shook his head. "Nope, you're the devil of all devils." "But I'm your devil." The brunette said raising his eyebrows suggestively. Zero face grew hot and he pushed Kaname's head under water. Stupid, annoying pureblood.

Kaname came up. "You know." He said looking at Zero "I'm starting to think you are actually trying to drown me." Zero was about to respond but water was immediately splashed onto his face. He quickly responded by doing the same to his attacker.

They stayed like that. Splashing for several minutes. Zero finally had enough. He made his way out of the lake, a soaking wet pureblood behind him. "Want to head back to change?" Zero said offering his hand to the pureblood. Kaname only nodded happily placing his hand in Zero's, both unaware of the pair of eyes watching them.

As they made their way back to the dorm, Zero quickly opened the door wanting to change as fast as possible. He was starting feel cold and a bit unwell. He was shocked to see that his lights were still on. He swore he turned them off when he left.

"Zero," Kaname said taking a look at his room, it was horribly messy. "You really need to get a maid." Zero ignored the pureblood's comment and trudged to his closet. He found an extra night class uniform for Kaname and quickly changed into his extra day class one. As he looked around his room his eyes wandered over to his bedside table. That was strange? He didn't remember misplacing the invitation.

Kaname looked at Zero's slightly worried expression. "Anything the matter?" he inquired. Zero only shook his head. "No, nothing." On second thought maybe he should lie down, he really wasn't feeling well. Zero immediately took of his uniform, slipping on a comfortable blue shirt, not bothering to put on pants, he flopped onto his bed.

Kaname raised a questioning brow, at his lover's actions. His silent question was soon answered. "I'm going to bed, not feeling well." The brunette nodded his head in understanding. He walked towards the bed sitting on it, and placed a hand on Zero's forehead. He wasn't running a fever, so maybe it was just exhaustion. "Do you need to feed?" Zero shook his head, "Nah, I just need to sleep." Kaname bent down and gave a soft kiss on Zero's temple. "Good night" he whispered in Zero's ear. As Kaname turned to leave Zero replied back with a mumbled "love you."

The pureblood exited the day class dorms and headed towards his classes. He skipped enough of school and as much as he loved Zero, he didn't want his bad habit to rub off on him. He needed to set the example, right?

As he approached the building he ran into Aido. The blonde bowed before him, "Kaname-Sama." Kaname nodded, "Why aren't you in class? I hope you not trying to cause trouble, Aido." His once pleasant mood was gone. Aido was a beacon for trouble. Where he stepped chaos was sure to follow, and he had his hands full with the council. "No, the others were worried about your absence so I volunteered to check up on you." Kaname nodded. "I see, let's head back to class then."

The brunette began to walk but was stopped by Aido's question, "Are you all right Kaname–Sama." Said pureblood turned to Aido his face expressionless, "Of course. Why?"

"Well…" the blonde started. He didn't know if he was crossing the line. "Why did Ichijo-san need to see you yesterday, It all seemed really…" Aido trailed off, it seemed really suspicious to him. Kaname pinched the bridge of his nose; Aido was too nosy for his liking. "It's nothing of importance. And furthermore it does not concern you." He gave the blonde a warning look when he opened his mouth to ask another question.

Aido shut his mouth knowing that he may have overstepped the line, and was glad he hadn't been punished for pushing it. He wanted to ask why Kaname and Zero seemed to be getting along better. It didn't really matter, it really wasn't his business. But still…"Aido" The blonde stuttered when he heard his name called. "Do you want to be late for the next class."

"I apologize." he said before running to catch up with his dorm leader. It really wasn't his business, but…

"Stupid, Stupid, Stupid." A brown blur could be seen dashing to Zero's room. She was so caught up in her dinner plans, that she forgotten not only to turn out the light but to return the invitation. Wouldn't he miss it?

She halted at his door, hoping he was still patrolling and hadn't ditched like always. She quietly opened the wooden frame and almost groaned when she saw a lump on the bed, So she was late. She shrugged; might as well drop it of anyway.

She quietly tiptoed to his bedside table and placed the invitation back down. She smiled at Zero's sleeping form, it was glad to see he was sleeping a bit peacefully. She ran her hand through his sliver tresses, noting how soft they were before exiting. Friday was going to be a busy night.

Sayori was reading, just relaxing and enjoying the night. She picked up her tea mug and began sipping on it. As she placed it back down the mug lost balance and fell. A crack appeared on the side. Sayori bent down and picked it up, examining the new line. "That can't be good." She hummed to herself.

A bad sign.

*~*End*~*

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