Chapter 7

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Tossing and turning, Zero groaned and cried. The nightmare has come back...

Meanwhile, Kaname had managed to conceal his aura and sneak in, wanting to surprise Zero. But imagine his own surprise when he found him crying out in something akin to pain, even though he was still asleep. He quickly rushed to Zero's side, only to jump back when he suddenly shot up.

"No!" Panting, Zero stumbled out of his bed, blindly searching for something. Without even managing to take one step, his knees buckled and he would have fallen to the ground if not for Kaname's fast reaction.

Catching the prefect in his arms, he hurriedly brought him to the bed, skilfully dodging the flailing arms. Gently laying him down, Kaname patted Zero's cheek, trying to rouse him. Zero's snapped open, glazing for a moment before his senses came back to him.

Tears came to his eyes, looking at Kaname, dripping down his cheeks silently. Kaname winced, daggers stabbing at his heart seeing his love in pain and softly wiped the tears away. He glanced at Zero, knowing immediately what had happened.

"Kaname!" Out of impulse, maybe and fear, Zero hugged Kaname tightly, afraid that if he let go, the horror would return again.

"It came back! The nightmare. I'm so.. I'm scared. Please don't leave me. Not like Ichiru did. Please."

Not answering, Kaname stroked Zero's hair, caressing it gently.

"Shhh... It's okay. It's alright, Zero. I'm here. I promise you I won't leave... Sh.. Go back to sleep. I'll be here all night if you need me to be."

Sniffing, Zero buried his face into Kaname's chest, arms tightening around his only warmth, his only protection, his only love. In response, Kaname just hugged Zero tighter, making sure he was protected and loved, not stopping his ministrations for even a moment.

Feeling the honest love that Kaname provided, Zero's eyes started drooping and slowly slid close. The tired lilac eyes were covered before Zero finally went back to his dreamland, hopefully where no more nightmares haunt him.

The person beside him continued his stroking, smiling when he knows that his haunted lover is finally asleep. He sighed, pity and sympathy for the boy curled up in his arms. It was such a sad past... For Zero that is. He was, after all, only twelve when it happened.

Such a tender age... When he was just growing and learning things. Zero was probably at his purest then. Pure and innocent, like a new-born baby. His dear Zero was, shockingly, still like that.

Despite all that had happened, it did not stop the light from shining in his eyes. It did not stop him from loving the world. It did not stop him from protecting others, albeit the fact that he needed warmth and protection too.

Ahh... So kind-hearted and untainted. Maybe Zero was dirtied by the world's cruel ways. But he had, by no means, lost his natural naivety and innocence. Not forgetting his charm that made people attracted to this pure-hearted angel.

Without his cold facade, which was really only a facade, Zero would be gaining a fan club of his own very quickly. Maybe even more so than the Night Class. Kaname sighed wistfully. As if feeling what he had thought, Zero shifted slightly but continued his happy slumber in Kaname's arms.

Kaname grinned softly, slowly lying down to fall asleep alongside his angel.

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In the morning~

Waking up early in the morning, Ishida yawned. He had gotten a great tour yesterday and a great night's sleep. Oh, not forgetting, a great tour guide. He grinned, content. Despite being a vampire, he was used to the habit of sleeping at night and doing things in the morning.

"Ah, that was a great sleep. This place is really great huh. I already like it, even without starting one day in it. The bed is comfortable. The room is cool. I like the colour too. Blue suits me well. Oh and that prefect. Zero, was it? He was the most breathtaking human I have ever seen before. Exquisitely unique and beautiful. A work of art and beauty."

Sighing, Ishida shook his head. He was pondering too much of that prefect. He shouldn't be caring so much or even thinking about him. But then again, maybe he is one of the points which made coming here more enjoyable.

Also, he got to have that angel as his guide. He wondered who wouldn't be jealous of him. Although, he had to admit, his personality was not the best, but maybe there was something MORE. Within the normal face that Zero showed.

And he couldn't get upset. After all, it seemed like said person was like this with everyone. Albeit all that, he still had a particular charm to him that made people like him. Excited to see him, he quickly dressed and prepared to go to school.

Glancing at the blue wallpaper, he unwittingly frowned. He just had a thought. A guy like HIM. Would he have a girlfriend? Would he already be engaged? Would he have many suitors?

Thinking about things like that, he got pretty upset. Zero should be his. Why should he belong to anyone else... The...

Ishida shook his head. What was he thinking? He just transferred. He just met Zero. He hadn't even started school. What was wrong with his mind? But you have to admit, Zero is cu― Shut up! Stupid mind! Stop talking about him. Idiot.

While mentally berating himself, Ishida had gotten ready everything and was prepared to head out for his first day of school.

"Well, I'll stop thinking about it and just concentrate on the day ahead. It will pass well, I hope." Grinning, he stepped out of his room and closed the door, skipping to where the Day class has lessons.

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The first sensation Zero felt when he woke up was that:

Something was heavy. And crushing him. He struggled to breath, taking in as much air as possible. It was uncomfortable.

Zero's eyes groggily opened, blinking rapidly to get used to the sun shining brightly through the looked forward, raising his head slightly. And saw a mop of dark curls at the crook of his neck, the strands tickling his collar bone.

Only one person had such dark-coloured curls.

Okay... Maybe two. But there was only one this fine and nice.

Kuran Kaname.

He sighed endearingly, yesterday was a haze. What happened... He only remembered bits and pieces. He thought hard about it.

Nightmare. He shuddered.

Was that tears? He 'eep'ed, silently though because Zeros DO NOT eep.

A hug. From who to who? He sighed, exhausted already.

A warm and tender hand, gently caressing. He smiled slightly.

Nice and peaceful sleep. Blessed. He breathed out, everything coming back to him. Oh! My! Gosh! He had cried and voluntarily hugged Kaname. He had shown such weakness in front of his boyfriend.

But then, he thought, it was fine. He had done it before and Kaname would not make fun of him. Though he did like the hand stroking his head. A lot.

Turning his head and snapping out of his thoughts when he felt the person beside him stir, Zero looked at Kaname's face, admiring it more. 'He looks like such a child. So innocent and youthful. So...cute.'

Unfocused hazel brown eyes opened, blearily taking in his surroundings.

He saw a room. Not his.

A bed. Not his.

A wardrobe. Not his.

An angel. His.

Wow... There was an angel in the room, and it belonged to him. The angel looked stunning, gently smiling down at him like that. Silver hair, lavender eyes. Such a unique angel. And he was all his. He happily hugged the angel, hearing the shocked gasp.

"My angel. I love you!" Kaname cried out happily.

Zero blinked confusingly. Angel? Wher.. Oh! He laughed out loud.

Oh, his Kaname was soooo adorable in the morning. Mistaking him as an angel. Even talking to him. Eyes softening, he couldn't help but stroke the soft curls that belonged to his one and only love. Although he had to admit, he was pretty jealous towards this 'angel', even though he knew it was himself. For Kaname to say 'I love you' just like that...

He chuckled. Well, it was endearing. To say the least. He could wake up to this every morning...

A lover cuddling to his chest.

It made his motherly instincts come out. After years and years of taking care and protecting Ichiru, he couldn't help but have developed some sense of protectiveness. Especially over those who are extremely child-like and innocent. That included animals and plants. And a certain Kuran Kaname.

Kaname's eyes widened, as if suddenly realising it was not an angel he was hugging. Yawning, he said, "Oh, it's just Zero. Good morning."

Zero looked offended. "JUST Zero? How rude is that? I'm so insulted. You prefer the angel over ME?"

Playing along, Kaname replied, "Yes. Pretty much so. It was so pretty."

"Might I remind you how you were cuddling to this 'angel's' chest just a while ago. Also to the fact that that angel which is oh-so-pretty is actually me."

Kaname looked exaggeratedly horrified for a moment, not believing that ZERO was actually teasing him. Over something like cuddling. But it did not last long. That horrified look soon turned smug.

"Yes, I was cuddling to your chest. But you were practically nuzzling your face in my chest yesterday night."

Zero's eyes widened before his hair completely covered his eyes making his expression unreadable. Kaname panicked, wondering if that was a bad thing to say. 'Of course it was, you idiot! He just had a bad dream yesterday night and you reminded him of it! Idiot!' His mind berated him.

"Uhmm... Zero? I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean it. I'm forgot for a moment. I'm so sorry if I upset you. Are you..."

He was cut off by Zero throwing his body forward, hitting his chest with his balled fist, lightly though, not enough to hurt at all. Kaname was shocked. He looked at Zero's face.

It was...bright red! So cute and adorable! He had a flushed expression.

"Argh... Idiot Kaname. How can you say that! I did not...nuzzle. Baka baka!" Zero uselessly punched Kaname's chest, trying to hide his embarrassment. However, this only served to make Kaname 'Awww' more. Because right now, Zero very much resembled a cute little kitten who had just lost its master and was sulking, pouting and upset. The sulkiness caused him to resort to violence and thus the hitting with his tiny paws on Kaname's chest.

"Aww... Soooooo cute!" Kaname cried before crushing Zero to his chest, tight enough to choke. Zero coughed, trying to push away but as that proofed to be futile, he gave up.

Suddenly, he noticed the clock beside the bed and his eyes almost bulged out of his head.

SCHOOL!

"Oh shit shit shit. I'm late late late. Oh my god. Kaname, why didn't you warn me!"

Said person just stayed there, grinning innocently. Zero rolled his eyes and quickly got dressed.

"Well, got to go. Get back to the dorm and perhaps continue sleeping. Bye!"

But before he could walk out of his room successfully, a hand grabbed his wrist. He jerked around, surprised.

"Wha.."

"Chuu. You forgot to Chuu." Kaname told him, lips pursed. Zero looked confused for a moment, tilting his head cutely. Then, realisation dawned on his face. And he blushed.

Leaning in, he closed his eyes tightly and gave a quick peck on Kaname's lips. Pulling away, he quickly ran to his classroom. Leaving his satisfied and content lover.

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