As the setting sun began to creep behind the pink clouds, the rays painted the sky with the brilliant colors of Orange, Pink, and yellow.
I blinked open my eyes, and carefully got out of bed, I didn't want to wake Rima or Ruka since I was getting up early to take a shower.
I found my way into the bathroom and started the shower. When I stepped in, steam arose around me as the hot water splashed on my skin. I was able to think about what might happen today, and I wondered what class would be like.
But my thoughts were interrupted by Akatsuki's beautiful golden amber eyes and wavy auburn hair popping into my head.
I shook my head frantically. Trying to focus on something else. I washed my hair and got out. I wiped away the fog on the mirror and dried my hair. It was still early so I stayed in the tank-top and sweatpants I threw on after my shower. I walked out of the bathroom with the remainder of the steam following behind me.
I walked out into the main hall and stopped dead in my tracks, I peered over the railing around the upper floor and looked down onto the front room, where Akatsuki was sitting on the arm of a coach, topless again, ruffling a towel over his hair to dry it. Looking at him hypnotized me and all I could think about was him.
And because of that didn't notice that he was busy talking to someone.
I was torn away from my thoughts by a loud scream of my name,
"Ohayo gozaimasu Kyoko!!" Aidou screamed up at me from downstairs, smiling and waving his hand around.
"Nani?? Oh...hai Ohayo gozaimasu Aidou" I mumbled snapping back into reality.
I looked down at Kain who staring at me from over his shoulder. I couldn't help but slightly blush.
I walked back into Rima and Ruka's room and saw Rima standing there, "Ok you need to tell me why you weren't in bed when I was last night...im really curious." Rima said while motioning for me to come over. I did as I was told.
She took a brush from her desk and told me to sit. She sat on the bed behind me and brushed my hair.
"Ok sooo tell me".
"I went to talk to Akatsuki….about where I have been the past couple of years, he really wanted to know" I spoke trying to get what obviously anyone would think.
"mhmm Right..So is that all you guys – Ouch! I mumbled."
"Sorry, so is that all you talked about?" She said trying not to pull my hair again.
"Yeah, the only other thing I did was sit in his lap..That's about it".
Rima stopped brushing m hair and looked down at me and said,
"Kyoko…you like him don't you?" I thought about it for a moment and slowly faced the facts and nodded. Rima didn't say much more on the subject, she patted my shoulders to let me know she was down brushing and I stood up.
Ruka came back into the room fully dressed for class, and gave us (who were still in out pajamas) a very disapproving look, and walked back out.
Rima and I hurried to get our uniforms on, grabbed our bags, and ran out of the room to join the other night class students who were getting ready to walk out the door.
We got to the gate and I heard screaming. And when I was about to ask what it was Akatsuki leaned over and mumbled,
"Your in for a surprise if you don't know what on the other side of that gate"
I looked up at him confused and he smirked and tilted his head towards the opening gate.
I slowly walked out behind my brother and I was met by an army of screaming fan girls.
"IDOL-SENPAI!!, WILD-SENPAI, AHHH!!! SHIKI-SENPAI" the list of names got longer and repeated themselves.
I noticed Aidou waving at them and telling them oh how very lovely they all looked this evening, and how much he loved his fan girls.
A sweat drop fell on my head, and turned back to look at Akatsuki who had his hand on his head trying to avoid whatever his annoying cousin was going to drag him into.
Amidst all the chaos I saw two people trying their hardest to hold them back; it looked like Yuki and Zero.
Yuki turned around and gave me a small wave and a smile before going back to holding all the fan girls back.
Zero on the other hand looked at me nodded a hello and looked back at his side of fan girls, keeping them in line with just a death glare.
I giggled and walked along side my brother on the way to class.
I got to class, and sat by my brother, Rima, and Shiki was kind of just sitting on the desk in front of Rima. I looked in front of me and saw that Akatsuki had sat down there.
I blushed and loved the fact that I could look at him all class period.
Aidou was behind us..Doodling...mumbling some random something to the air.
I grabbed his book and saw he had drawn Zero, the teacher…a cat…and Akatsuki, I giggled when I saw the picture of Akatsuki, it wasn't that bad actually, it looked cute.
I placed the notebook back on his desk and the teach- very creepy teacher started class. It was really hard to focusing on what he was saying; I was too busy starring down at a completely laid back Akatsuki.
But I then noticed who was sitting on his table beside him, it was Ruka..I kept noticing him look over and glance at her. I got a little worried; I started to get really worried, almost to the point of freaking out.
Class ended, and I managed to scribble down a couple of notes. "C'mon Kyoko, lets go" Takuma said with a smile on his face and his hand held out for me to grab. I took it and walked with him out of the classroom.
I looked back and saw Kain talking to Ruka, and I felt something weird ion my heart snap.
I heard Kaname call my brother so I let him go telling him I wanted to walk around outside for a little while anyways. I left my brother and went for a walk.
I was approaching a fountain and I saw someone standing there. I got a little closer and saw Akatsuki.
I wanted to go and talk to him, but I stopped dead in my tracks when I noticed the look on his face.
I had never seen this look before…His face showed the most sadness and anger I have ever seen.
I hid behind some bushes taking care not to let him here me there. I stayed and watched him awhile, and I was shocked at what I saw! He jumped on to the ledge of the fountain reached up and punched the top right off the fountain, sending it flying into a tree, it shattered into million of small and big bits of marble.
He let out an UGH! And stomped back to the dorm, After I got over temporary shock I rose from the bush and walked over to were the pieces of the fountain lay shattered. I looked up at the tree and noticed a dent. I back away slowly and tried to think of what good have made such a sweet and caring man like Akatsuki just…Snap!
After awhile I could tell it was almost dawn. So I decided to head back to the dorm. I was tired and I didn't get as much sleep as would have liked to the night before. I stomped up the stairs slowly, almost tripping a couple times and finally made it to the top.
-Aidou's POV-
"Why does that stupid teacher think the genius' of the Night Class need this stupid homework?! It's so pointless!!"
Aidou said to himself while reading the night's assignment book.
The door flew open slamming into the wall leaving a dent where the doorknob crashed into it.
Aidou jumped out of his skin and peered over his book to see his cousin very angry.
Akatsuki grabbed the door and slammed it back shut, causing a few of Aidou's precious knick-knacks to fall to the floor.
Akatsuki walked over fell on his bed and buried his face in his pillow. Aidou put his book down and looked over at his raging mad cousin.
"You gonna tell me what's wrong?" Aidou asked a little worried.
Akatsuki didn't answer, "Humph! Fine! Be that way" Aidou pouted, picked up his book and pretended to read, while occasionally glancing over at Akatsuki.
"I can't believe him not telling his own cousin, what's wrong..He ALWAYS tells me…ugh well fine he can just act that way, see if I care..."!
Aidou started to focus on his book when he heard Akatsuki shift in his bed and flip over.
"It's just Ruka..."
Akatsuki mumbled in a quite voice.
Aidou looked over and sighed.
"Akatsuki…" Aidou started then Akatsuki cut him off.
"She still doesn't get that I love her!!! I am by her side through everything, I trust her and she trusts me, I have known her forever! And now im even desperate enough to drop obvious hints.."
Akatsuki's voice cracked, he slammed his eyes shut and clenched his teeth to fight back overwhelming sadness and anger.
All Aidou could do was look at his cousins sadness, lost for words, then Akatsuki spoke again,
"Ya know….I can't wait forever.." and with that he threw off his shirt, changed into pajama bottoms and hopped into bed.
Aidou frowned at Akatsuki's unhappiness and placed his book on the nightstand and went to bed as well.
Kyoko stood wide eyed outside their room heartbroken. Tears slowly began falling form her eyes at what she just heard. Akatsuki was in love with Ruka…and she felt like the world just cashed down.
-Main POV-
After I had made it to the top of the stairs I saw Akatsuki go into his room and slam the door, wanting to know what was wrong, I eavesdropped, which I now totally regret. After what I just heard, I felt depressed. I fought back tears and went to Rima and Ruka's room. Ruka was already asleep…and just looking at her pained me. Rima noticed the hurt look on my face,
"What's wrong? You look really upset" she said with slight worried tone in her voice.
"I just…I'll tell you tomorrow after class, we can go on a walk, kay?"
She nodded and scooted over, so I would have room.
"Ya know, Kaname-sama finally asked Seiren to place another bed in her room,So Ruka is moving in with her and we are staying in here" Rima whispered to me before she fell asleep, I on the other hand couldn't sleep, my mind was wandering and I couldn't help but feel upset.
My heart was aching and the fact I was currently sharing a room with Ruka made it worse, I saw her every day and night and the sight of her gave me the weirdest feeling of dislike…
After a while, my body became tired with the overwhelming shock and sadness, and I slowly shifted into an uneasy slumber. The day, unfortunately, didn't go by slow, and my dreams turned to nightmares.
I awoke later that evening to a tap on the head. I sat up, rubbed my eyes and saw Rima standing there….fully…dressed…."Hurry up! I let you sleep in..So now you gots about 10 minutes to get ready!"
My eyes widened and she held out my uniform, I grabbed it and ran into the bathroom and threw it on. I did my hair and fixed up my face and sprinted with Rima down the stairs.
Everyone walked outside, and the sound of screaming fan girls could already be heard.
I looked over at my brother who was as happy and bubbly as ever,
Kaname who was as calm and graceful as ever,
Aidou being all happy and getting ready to meet his 'adoring' fans,
Shiki..Who looked bored and uninterested, Rima looking the same,
Ruka was looking at Kaname, everything seemed normal till I looked at Akatsuki's face.
It was obvious to me that he was still upset, sad eyes and a frown were plastered onto his face and it killed me to look at him this way.
He was always was so cool and calm, but sweet, happy and always caring.
Today, he just looked like he didn't care about anything, except the girl standing in front of him next to Kaname.
He glanced back at me, and I did the best I could to muster up that famous Ichijou family smile, he saw me and flashed me a nice grin, although I could tell it was fake.
He looked away and a loud creeeeeeeek was heard and the gate slowly swung open.
The prefects Yuki and Zero tried their best to stop the crazy girls from grabbing the night class boys, I tried moving past Aidou, who was taking his nice little time waving and flirting with all the girls.
But in my hurry to shove past him I ran smack into someone's back, I landed on the ground with a thud (which couldn't be heard over them screaming).
I looked up and saw Akatsuki holding out his hand. "Goman" I muttered and sheepishly grabbed his hand.
He easily brought me up and we walked side by side on the way to class following my brother, Skiki, and Rima.
Class went by in a blur I once again, nothing interesting happened. And I would have forgotten what I promised I would do with Rima, if she wouldn't have grabbed my hand and led me into the trees around the school saying
"Lets go!" We arrived at a fountain and we sat on the side.
She looked at my expectantly and I started to tell her about how I had a thing for Akatsuki ever since I was young and that how when I saw him again..It just rekindled the love I had for him.
She nodded every now and then as to say 'I understand'. I paused and looked over at Rima to make sure I didn't lose her.
"Go on, what happened last night" she asked.
I resumed my story with the horrible memory of last night. I told her about how I noticed Akatsuki was angry and that I eavesdropped to see what was wrong, and that's when I found out he loved Ruka.
After spilling all my thoughts out onto Rima my emotions took over and tears started to come but I was able to hold them back. Rima just wrapped her arm around me and told me,
"If you love him, keep going after him..He's not going to wait forever for a girl who has a hopeless love on someone else." She smirked and got up,
"And the prom is 2 days, you can at least dance with him! And I have a few stunning dresses you can try on as well. You will love it!"
She smiled the biggest smile I have ever seen on that girl.
We each started walking back to our dorm when on the side of the cobblestone path; we saw Akatsuki and Ruka…
Ruka appeared to be crying and Akatsuki was whispering reassuring words to her. He had a strong arm draped around her, and my heart skipped a beat when he hugged her.
She wiped her face with her hand, and I could just make out the movements on her lips saying "Arigato Akatsuki."
She then walked away leaving Akatsuki on the bench alone. I looked beside me and Rima was gone .
'Ugh! She's dead! I can't believe she would just lea-"
I was cut off by a small voice in the distance being heard. "Yo" Akatsuki said as I walked over to him.
"Hey.." I said quietly back.
He scooted over and let me take a seat on the bench next to him.
"What was Ruka upset about?" Akatsuki looked up at the full moon and sighed.
"She's upset because Kaname won't drink her blood, she tried again tonight and he still wouldn't drink it"
I nodded, and looked up at the moon as well.
"She, should get over him, and she needs to stop always coming to you for comforting when he denies her..It's not fair to you.."
I mumbled. "Huh? What do you mean?"
"I mean that, well…it's not your problem…"
I stumbled on my words trying my best not to let him know I knew he loved her.
"mmm" he mumbled and stood up and held out his hand.
"Lets go back." I took it and we walked back to our dorm.
When we got back to the dorm everyone was sitting in the front room talking about random things…I assumed Akatsuki would go join them, but when I looked over he was slowly walking up the stairs.
I followed wondering what could be wrong now. He went into his room and tried to close the door but I stopped it with my foot and followed him in. He seemed unaware that I was in the room he looked deep in thought.
He threw off his shirt and laid down on his head with his arm behind his head. After a moment he finally became aware of my presence in the room. He glanced over at me
"Do you need something?" he asked.
I shook my head and walked over to him, he raised an eyebrow and I saw down beside where he was laying.
"Tell me what's wrong, you seem really upset…I'm not used to seeing you this way Akatsuki, it worries me" I said sadly.
He sighed and sat up. "It's Ruka, I have been in love with her ever since we were kids, and she always comes to me for comforting…and I'm kinda getting tired of it, I love her but this is the fourth time this week she has come to me for comfort after Kaname has refused her…And it hurts hearing someone you love talk about how much they love some one else, ya know what I mean?"
He looked at me, I paused "mm I know exactly what you mean" I mumbled.
He nodded and laid back down.
He flipped over on his side, that sad painful expression back on his face. And then he looked up at me with eyes like a child who have just lost their mother.
I couldn't take it anymore; I laid down next to him and brought his head to my chest.
I rubbed his back with one hand and played with his hair with the other.
"Now it's your turn to be the one getting comforted" I whispered to him.
He snuggled closer to me and wrapped his arm around my waist, the next thing I new the sun was rising and we had both fallen asleep.
The last thing I heard was a very sleep Kain mumbling
"Thank you, Kyoko."