"Yuuki," Kaname's voice was filled with warmth as he stared down at her small face. His arms rested protectively on her shoulders, not restraining her but also not letting go.
"K…Kaname-sempai." Yuuki stammered shaken up by his sudden appearance.
"I was told that you weren't feeling well and went to the infirmary, so I decided to check…" He stopped as he recognized the scents filling the room. Anger filled him and he hoped she wouldn't think it was for her. How dare that mongrel touch her!
Yuuki watched as Kaname's eyes turned a dark red. It wasn't the first time she had seen it, and just like the last time, fear was an icy hand across her throat.
When she was younger she had innocently clung to her savior never realizing the danger that lay just beneath the surface.
"I love you," Kaname declared as he pulled her into a tight hug. "I've always loved you. From the innocent girl to the beautiful woman you are becoming. I thought it was enough to watch you but I couldn't forgive myself if I never tried."
Yuuki stood frozen by Kaname's words. A week ago they would have welcomed, but now. She felt his arms tighten before he moved back enough to look in her eyes. What she saw terrified her.
Kaname felt the hitch in her breath. He wanted to believe it was in desire but he knew by her eyes it was fear. How many times had he seen that fear in the past? An extraordinary pure blood, beautiful and desired, but feared by all including his own kind.
"One kiss," he breathed against her. "One kiss and if there is nothing I will bow out and never bother you or your mutt."
Yuuki wanted to bristle at the insult to Zero, but she was too frozen by the red eyes that stared into hers. As if her silence was consent, Kaname pressed his lips to hers.
She waited for the spark but felt nothing. The kiss was not distasteful but it lacked the blaze of Zero's.
Kaname pulled back slowly, regretfully. There had been no reaction, not even a soft desire. "Just as I've promised I shall leave you alone. I wish you a long life of happiness."
Yuuki watched as Kaname left the infirmary. He didn't glance back, a part of her was glad but she couldn't help the twinge of pain as she felt the love between them die. She had no doubt he would stay true to his word. Just as she knew that there was a small possibility that she may never see him again.
Kaname walked down the hall, anger and pain swirling within him. If there had been a single spark of desire or a glimmer of want, he would have found a quiet way to take care of the silver-haired nuisance. But there had been nothing.
His light was gone. Even if he had defeated his competition she would never fall into his arms. So he would honor his words and give up.
"Goodbye, Yuuki." He breathed before slipping into the shadows where he belonged.