The Decision

They were lying in bed. It was late in the afternoon. Yuuki had already been awake for hours when she felt something next to her moving. Kaname woke up. He wouldn't have to go to the headquarters tonight but would have other matters to deal with. Yuuki was glad about it. Kaname turned to the side and ran the back of his hand over Yuuki's shoulder. She didn't react. Kaname sighed and got up.

Things had not changed after saving Yuuki. Though Kaname continued talking to his beloved one it was now she who didn't respond. She knew he still didn't approve her strings to Zero. It was an unspoken matter of a dispute they never fought out. So silence spread between them again as they were both to stubborn to give in. Additionally Yuuki had been left quite confused. She didn't want this all to happen. She didn't want to fight with her brother, nor ignore him all over. She needed help like so many times before. She was helpless and hopeless concerning the fact that she failed figuring out her feelings for Zero.

There was no class for the Night Class tonight. So Yuuki and the other vampires stayed in the Moon Dorm. It was the perfect opportunity to answer all the upcoming questions all alone in he room. Of course the others started to worry about her when she didn't show up. Aidou was the first one to visit or rather pester her. However when he entered he suffered a heat stroke.

"Have you turned on the heating?" he asked and headed for the window to open it up wide.

"No, don't open it! It's cold!" Yuuki protested.

"That's because you are hot," Aidou said, opening the window. "You should be cold-blooded as all of us. But since you're not welcoming your vampire-self it doesn't really surprise me. Anyway, there's nothing like fresh air."

"Is this really the reason why you came to check up on me and to make sure that I won't die from a heat stroke?"

"Not really," Aidou said and sat down beside her. "Can I ask you a question?"

"Um... sure. Go ahead."

"Well, Aidou began. "You've been Miss Disciplinary committee last year and knew all the rules. I guess you still know them."

"Sure," Yuuki nodded. "Their not easy to forget. How may I help you?"

"Well, I was kinda wondering not for myself but for the sake of someone else, a friend if it might be sometimes okay if a vampire was together with a human."

Yuuki glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. "It might be," she answered slowly. "I guess, if the vampire really cares for the girl and can be sure that he won't bite her it's okay."

"Oh, that's cool. That was exactly the same I was thinking."

"Oh really, was it?" Yuuki said.

"Yeah, thank you, Yuuki-chan," Aidou said and got up. "I guess, I'm going then."

He had reached the door when Yuuki called him back.

"Take care, Aidou-sempai! You don't want to hurt her, do you?"

"Huh? I never said this was about me," he contradicted.

"You never needed to," Yuuki smiled. "Don't get caught."

"I guess, I won't since you gave your permission."

"Yeah, sure. But I don't know if Zero agrees on that."

"Oh, by the way, how are things going between you guys?" Aidou asked.

"Weren't you gonna leave?" Yuuki reminded him.

"Oh, yeah sure. Right. See you later, Yuuki-chan," he said and left.

The door closed. Yuuki hugged her legs and rested her head on her knees, sighing deeply. Two minutes later the door opened again and Rima entered, looking worried.

"Yuuki?"

"Huh? Oh, hello, Rima."

"Everything alright, Yuuki-chan?" Rima asked.

"No, nothing's alright," Yuuki shook her head.

Rima came walking up to her and knelt down in front of her. "You've been hiding up inside here all day. What's wrong? Is it about Kaname?"

"Part of," Yuuki answered airily.

"Zero?"

Yuuki nodded.

"Do you want to see him?" Rima asked.

"That's the thing. I don't know. I feel like something's entirely changed. I wanted to see Zero before but now... I keep thinking about him over and over again. I can't get him out of my head, you know?" Yuuki looked at her seeking help. To her surprise Rima smiled. "Why are you smiling?"

"Oh, Yuuki-chan, can't you think of that? You're in love!" Rima replied.

"In love? With Zero?" Yuuki said. "No. No, no, no, no. That cannot be it. I'm not..."

"There's no denying, Yuuki. I know the feeling. It was the same with me and Shiki. Well, I can't say I'm surprised. It was obvious for everyone to see that you and Zero attract each other," explained Rima. "Why so unhappy about that?"

"Kaname..." Yuuki only said.

"Oh. Yeah... Talk to him. You need to tell him. I guess, he won't be surprised, either."

There was a knock at the door and Shiki peeked into room.

"Rima are you coming? Hi, Yuuki-chan."

"Hi, Shiki."

"Yes, I am, honey. I'm on my way. I'll meet you downstairs, okay?"

"Okay," Shiki said. "Bye, Yuuki-chan."

"Bye."

Rima turned to Yuuki for explanation. "We are going downtown for a job," she told her. "That's what he said but I'm sure that's just an excuse for spending some time alone with me away from everyone."

She grinned. "Or do you want me to stay here with you?"

"No, it's okay. Go. Much fun," Yuuki said.

"Okay. But before you talk to Kaname, go to Zero and tell him first. He'll be very happy."

They smiled.

"I'll think about it," Yuuki said.

"Fine. I'm sure everything will turn out just fine," Rima said and hugged her. "I need to go now. See you later, Yuuki-chan."

"Bye, Rima-chan."

Rima left and went downstairs where she was already being awaited by Shiki. She took the arm he offered and together they left the academy.

"You know, you don't need to make up stories about job if you want to be alone with me," she smirked.

Shiki looked at her puzzled. "There is a job," he replied. "But if you want you to spend some more time with me alone after that it's just fine with me."

They smiled and kissed.

Back into her room Yuuki took much more time to think everything over. By the time Kaname came home she still hadn't decided yet. When he found her sitting on the ground, looking depressed Kaname immediately sensed that something was the matter.

"What's wrong? Are you alright?" he asked, taking off his coat.

Yuuki looked up at him, her eyes full of guilt. "Onii-sama," she said. "we need to talk."

Then she began to tell him. She started with the thing she minded the most. Being and living the life of a vampire and the inability for her to adjust to it, concluding with her wish to return to her human life. No matter what she had expected Kaname's reaction was nothing comparing to it. He was beside himself when Yuuki had finished and he didn't hold back to clearly shout his opinion towards her face.

"How dare you?! You're making a fool out of me!"

"Kaname, please. I told you that I don't like this life. You know that I can't adjust to it. I kept telling you."

"It's not about like or dislike! Damn it, Yuuki! You're my sister! Even more, you're my fiancée! You were born to be become my goddamn wife!" Kaname shouted.

"Wrong!" Yuuki argued back. "I'm your sister, nothing more. I've told you before I'm not into this incest thing! I'll never be!"

"Is it about Zero?! Is it because you love him?! Do you really love that hunter shit?!" he demanded. Yuuki was silent. "I knew it! I can't believe it! I won't let that happen! You'll never see him again!"

Yuuki started to cry, due partly to sadness and anger. "I won't let you control me and my life! If you showed just once some respect towards me but no it's all about you all of the time! Your plans, your will...! You don't give a damn about me and my feelings!"

Now Kaname was the one who was silent for a moment. Then he said quietly and calmly. "That's not true. No, I love you."

He looked at her, appearing to her like a broken man but she didn't care. She was determined to show that she wouldn't let anyone break her.

"That's a nice way to show it!" she said and headed for the door.

"Are you going to him?!"

"If so?! What you're gonna do? Tie me up?!" she spat back and slammed the door shut.

Kaname's anger reached its maximum, causing all windows in the Moon Dorm to shatter. Everyone inside noticed it and realized what had happened when Yuuki stormed outside.

Of course Yuuki's only destination was Zero. He opened the door late this evening surprised to find Yuuki behind it.

"Yuuki. Hi."

"Hello, Zero. May I come in?"

"Of course," Zero said, let her enter and closed the door, facing her. "You look pretty troubled. What happened?"

"Kaname and I had another argument. But this one was worse," Yuuki told him, sitting down on his bed.

"What was it about?" Zero asked and sat down next to her.

"Just the same old crap," she answered. "I made it once and for clear to him that I don't wanna live his life, the life of a vampire."

"And what did he say?"

"The things he always says. That I have to accept it 'cause I was born that way and I've always been a vampire."

"Did he hurt you?" demanded Zero.

"No, he would never hurt me. I'm the one who's hurting him," Yuuki corrected.

"But he hurt you before. He forced you to drink blood against your own will. He even kept you imprisoned!" Zero reminded her.

"Zero, stop it!" Yuuki cried. "Don't speak foully about Onii-sama! He didn't do anything wrong. He's just scared of losing me. Like I said he's the one who's suffering not me. He really loves me after all."

"And you?"

"... I told him I'm not into that incest thing. Kaname thinks it's because I like someone else... And the funny thing is he's right."

"Who?"

"Can't you think of that?" Yuuki said smiling. "It's you."

There was silence for a moment until Zero broke it. "You're lying."

"I'm not lying. It's true. I'm in love with you."

Zero got up and looked down at her in bewilderment.

"And what about Kaname?"

"I told you," Yuuki said slowly. "That these feelings have changed into a siblings love."

"But before you were in love with him, right?"

"Yes, but..."

"So when you found out you can't have him 'cause he's your brother you thought let's try Zero or what?!" Zero shouted.

"No, that's not true! The truth is I've always loved you, Zero! When you came to us you helped me out of my misery! I was having nightmares about my past that I couldn't remember. But when you entered my life I realized how important now was and that the past didn't matter if all you wanted was live! While I was helping you, you healed me. Remember that time before we went to the academy. There was a time when all we had was us. We were close friends. We were like brother and sister. And what about the blood-sucking thing?! I sacrificed myself for you, didn't I?! Several times! I supported and helped you even at the expanse of my own life! You don't do that as friends, no matter how close you are. You only do such a thing if the person you're doing it for means the world to you and you do. You mean everything to me. Well, in the end you could put it that I was in love with two and chose you eventually."

Zero sat back down. "And if Kaname wasn't your brother? Would it have affected your decision?"

"Honestly, I can't tell," Yuuki admitted. "I can't say what would be if because things are the way they are now. But thinking about it I come to the conclusion that Kaname was only a crush. One the other Day Class girls are having on the Night Class boys. I'm not better than them. But it's different with you. I love you, Zero. I really do."

Zero had listened to her carefully, careful to not avert her gaze. Hearing her words his expression softened. "I know I've said this before," he now said. "But now it seems more appropriate than ever. I love you, Yuuki. More than anything in this world."

They silently looked at each other, smiling. Zero took her hand into his and with the other one he pulled her closer so their lips could meet. They kissed. It was a kiss of relieve. It wasn't passionate but sensitive. Exactly what they both wanted and needed. After kissing for some minutes they broke apart. They leaned back on the bed and snuggled up to each other.

"Welcome back," Zero whispered into Yuuki's ear and kissed her forehead.