Zero rubbed his ear gently. The small wound Kaname had given him had scabbed and it was itchy.
"Lily, how are you feeling today girl?" Zero asked, he was craving a ride but he wouldn't ride any horse except his own. Besides, he had somewhere to go and he wouldn't make it on foot.
The horse neighed and started pushing against the gate Zero was leaning on, displaying her good health.
"I won't push you to hard just in case." Zero strapped on his helmet and grabbed the riding gear.
He gently walked her out of the stable before climbing on her. He was about to take off when he felt a familiar intimidating aura. "Yuuki what are you doing following me?"
"I thought you were meeting someone when you left in such a rush." The petite brunette said honestly. She had been keeping a close eye on Zero lately. She couldn't put her finger on it but there was something about her fellow prefect that was different.
"Well I'm not. So you can go back to your dorm and I am going to ride in peace." Zero said gently as he parted with the speed of light, the dust that flew into the air slowly settling back down.
Yuuki shrugged. "Maybe I was wrong. Could it be... He's still in love with me?" She asked herself, she placed her hand under her chin in thought. "Is that why he can't stand to be near me? Am I too much temptation?" She slowly continued her rounds with those thoughts in mind.
Zero tied White Lily to a huge trunk before he apologized profusely to the horse. "I will be quick, I just don't want you to get hurt again because of him." The horse neighed angrily, glaring at her rider with worry.
With one final pat, Zero jumped the huge wooden fence and disappeared from his horse's view. Waiting for him leaning on an abandoned wooden shed was the persistent pureblood.
"I see you've come." Kaname purred.
"Just give it to me."
"Give what to you Zero-kun." Kaname said with a false innocent voice.
"You know what I want." Zero should've expected what happened next, but sadly he didn't.
Kaname grabbed his wrists, pulled them behind the younger boy, and pinned him against the wall. Zero's chest hit the fence harshly, and he let out a small "oof".
To Zero the position felt uncomfortable, but for Kaname it sent blood rushing down at Zero looking so delicious in the wanton pose he was in. Back arched and butt poking slightly upward, so inviting.
"Is this what you want?" Kaname asked, pressing himself up against Zero, making sure he felt "little not-so-little Kaname".
"K-Kuran!" Zero tried to wiggle away but only felt himself being poked by the foreign thing even harder. "You know this isn't what I want."
"Isn't it." Kaname turned Zero around, pushing him even harder against the fence, he leaned down to where his forehead touched Zero's. "I could be yours. All you have to do is say the words." He whispered, his hot breath tickling Zero's cold nose.
Zero didn't say anything. He could only stare in fear at Kaname's strange red eyes. They were so possessive and full of lust. "Please..." Zero whispered.
"Please what?" Kaname said with a smirk. Before Zero could say anything Kaname's lips found his and he felt his mouth pried open before a warm appendage was shoved in. 'So skillful, so dominating, so-' Zero let out a surprisingly loud moan before he came back to his senses. "Please stop!" He said as he pushed away the pureblood. 'Control. Control. Get a hold of yourself!' Zero yelled at himself.
"You know what I want!" The fury returning to the silver haired boy. "I want the information. What do I have? What am I sick with? Please, just tell me that! I don't want anything with you!"
Kaname frowned. He stepped away from Zero and crossed his arms. "Have you ever looked at yourself Zero?"
Zero was about to retort sarcastically until he realized it was a serious question. "Of course, everyday after I shower."
Kaname continued. "So you see the bruises that mar your body. How long have they been there? Days? Weeks? Months?" Zero didn't answer.
"I used to watch you a lot. You fascinated me, still do. You were a healthy peachy colour and your body was that of a nobleman. Strong, sturdy, and broad shouldered. Have you seen yourself lately?"
"All I see now is a boy whose skin is so pale you can see the veins under his skin if you look closely. If I looked at you from behind and didn't know you were Zero, I'd think you were a woman with how slim and feminine your body looks. I have seen that you do not eat human food, nor do you drink blood. Exactly how do you expect to survive without any sustenance?!"
"What are you getting at?" Zero growled, eyeing the man wearily.
"You have all of the effects. It was right in front of me. I confirmed it when I tasted your blood." Kaname let out a deep sigh, he dropped the bomb. "You have leukemia."
'Leukemia.' Zero legs gave out under him and he blacked out.
Kaname grabbed the boys wrists, stopping his collapse so he wouldn't crack his head. His body dangled in an awkward way, slightly collapsed yet still held up by the wrists.
He picked up the boy and threw him over his shoulder. With a protective arm holding Zero in place, he jumped the fence and landed gracefully, even with the added weight. He was about the use his vampiric speed back to the moon dorms, when he heard furious neighing.
Curious, he walked over only to find Zero's white mare tied to a tree. Kaname coughed and the white horse startled.
She was about to bite at him when she noticed the unconscious boy on his shoulder. Still wary, she reluctantly lowered her head so Kaname would have easier access to put Zero on her back.
"Take him to the stables and leave him there." Kaname ordered. He tilted the boys head up and pressed his lips firmly to the others. "Be careful with him. Don't let anybody besides Kaien Cross touch him." He commanded as he undid the knot that held the horse to the tree.
He watched the horse trot away. He would follow, but he knew he would risk running into Akatsuki and Yuuki. He could not risk being seen with Zero, especially when the scent of his arousal still lingered around him and most likely Zero also. He placed his hand above his heart. He could feel the heat of the cross licking at his hands. Every time he thought of the silver haired hunter his hand would come and gently lay across his heart.
"Like a faithful mutt I stay at your side no matter how horrid you treat me. I shall keep your secrets and hold them in my heart, as I promised." He let out a small smile. "For I love you Zero."
Kaname didn't know if it was the effect of Zero's blood or not that had him saying the words, but even if they weren't he was starting to realize the difference in his feelings for Zero and for Yuuki. With Yuuki it seemed forced, artificial. But with Zero it was fiery and filled with passion. He knew the man harbored feelings beside hate for him. His slight arousal earlier had proven the fact to be true.
He pulled at his long locks. He needed answers. He who could give them to him, but he'd have to ask Zero. After all, he'd doubt Aidou would want to help the Level D in the first place. And if he did Zero might not accept it.
Merry Christmas! And soon to be Happy New Years!