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KanamexZero
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Le Chat Noir Chapt 5
By Hanamaru
They strolled off to the small downtown area in a surprisingly comfortable silence. Each pondered the situation; they were no longer enemies, or love rivals. Where exactly did that leave them? Their whole relationship had been based on dislike and distrust, but all that was behind them. This could be something different now; it was a different place, a different time. No vampire nobles to look down their noses at the level D. He and Kuran both had things in common now. They had both been dumped by Yuuki, they were once again attending the same school…but there was no separation between vampire and human or pureblood VS level D. Besides, Kaname had never really looked down upon him; they had a grudging respect for each other, even back in the days of Cross Academy. And, by reason of their vampire nature, they were both taking night classes and Zero had 2 late afternoon classes. He was OK in sunlight, but preferred to stay with his biological clock and sleep during most of the day.
They arrived at the town's small, informal café and were seated immediately. Neither noticed the drooling waitress and patrons, they were totally unaware how strikingly beautiful they were together.
"So, Kiryu" said Kaname smoothly "How is my sister and your father?"
"The Headmaster is fine" Zero replied in a slightly annoyed tone. The Chairman was so not his father. "He still loves running the academy. Between that at being head of the Hunters Association, he is very busy. Yagari-sensei helps him with both… umm, they live together." Zero said somewhat awkwardly.
Kaname quirked an eyebrow at Zero, something seemed off. "They live together?"
"Ahhhm… yes, they do" stuttered the silver haired hunter.
Kaname was both intrigued and puzzled. He knew Cross and Yagari were old friends and very close. "Are you opposed to them spending so much time together, Zero?"
"Of course not" exclaimed Zero, "They have the same right to live together as anyone else."
"Kiryu, are you telling me they are a couple, as in a romantic, relationship sense?"
"Well, yes, you could put it like that."
"I had no idea they were that close"
"Well, they just got together recently"
"I'm pleased for them; I hope they will be very happy"
"I'm sure they are" Zero changed the subject quickly; "Yuuki is the same, barely passing her classes. She wants me to tutor her long distance! I told her to get Aido to help her."
Kaname gave a small chuckle "Yes, she is adorable but studying is not her strong point. It seems you hear from her more often than I do" said the brunette ruefully.
"That will pass, Kuran; she is still uncomfortable with dumping you for Aido"
"Please call me Kaname. Well, it seems you were in the running too"
Zero sighed, "If I call you Kaname, you have to call me Zero, OK? Yuuki and I are what we have always been meant to be, best friends and adopted brother and sister." I got over that whole Aido thing pretty quickly, except it's Aido... couldn't she have picked Shiki or Kain, someone who is not obsessed with themselves?"
"I'm sure they will be quite happy, Zero. After all they are very much in love."
They made small talk; surprisingly, they were both very relaxed. Knowing someone in a new environment was soothing. They both chuckled over Zeros experience with Jonathon, his assigned "buddy". They discussed school schedules and realized they would be on campus at the same time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Zero worked on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Kaname was taking 3 classes; Zero was taking 5 getting basic requirements out of the way. He has always been very bright and the upcoming semester seemed very easy. He also worked out at the Hunter school almost every day.
"So, what do you do the rest of the week?" Kaname asked in a silky tone.
"I have a job at Le Chat Noir, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 pm" Zero replied easily.
"You do?" Kaname was surprised,
"Yep, I have to pay for my tuition and stuff. I was lucky they hired me and were willing to work with my school schedule. I could do some jobs for the Hunters Association but those might take me out of school too long. How would I explain it if I was injured?"
"I see what you mean. I had dinner there the other night, it was delicious. The owner seemed quite pleasant."
"Yes, he is. It's a great place to work and I've always enjoyed cooking. It was either cook or starve living with the Chairman and Yuuki."
"You are the Chef?"
"Yes, I am Thursday to Saturday."
"You must have made my meal last week. It was superb and it reminded me of some of the meals you cooked for the Chairman's dinner parties. It never crossed my mind that it was actually you who made it."
"Oh you must have been the special meal that night. Let's see…saffron, field greens, capers and lobster, right?'
"Exactly, you have remarkable skills."
"It's something I enjoy and the pace makes the time fly by."
"Perhaps one night you could come over and cook for me at my family home" said Kaname.
They both paused and looked at each other in shock for a moment.
"Did he just invite me to his house?"
"Did I just invite him to my family home?"
"Umm, well… sure Kuran, I would be happy to do that some evening." Zero said as he scrambled for a reply. Crap, did I just jump at Kuran's invitation? What the hell?
"Uh… that's great, Zero, perhaps an evening before the semester starts? And please do call me Kaname."
"That sounds fine." They agreed that Zero would come over the following Tuesday. The two said their awkward farewells and left, full of anticipation for Tuesday night.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Love,
Hana
