Chapter 12

Hi peeps! I sincerely apologise for my lack of enthusiasm but it was just...business all over the place! I'm very busy with school now so I diligently try to update as often as I can. I know that's not very often but please bear with me.

Anyways, for the previous chapter. I was pretty shocked when pretty much nobody could guess the correct answer... xD
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Kaname stared impassively at the newcomer while Zero blushed slightly.

"Onii-sama! Do you know where is... Oh Zero, you're here." The newcomer, Cross Yuki asked before seeing that Zero was actually safe and sound with her Kaname-sama.

"Good morning, Onii-sama," She nodded and blushed at the sight of her crush and brother before continuing. "Zero! Where have you been? You were gone for four days. I was worried sick about you. You know, if you wanted to leave, sure! But at least leave a message. Sheesh... You are not a child anymore you know. Anyway, I don't want to spend time looking for you just because you couldn't be bothered to leave a tiny message..."

Both Kaname and Zero were getting tired of listening to her ramble.

"Thank you for your concern, Yuki. But as you can see, Zero has been here for the past four days," Kaname swiftly replied.

"Why was he here? Oh Zero, you know you shouldn't trouble Onii-sama."

Zero was about to retort with a rude comment, angry at being accused of something he did not do. But Kaname stopped him...

With telepathy.

'I'll explain to her, Zero. Don't get angry.' Zero sighed, giving in.

"Yuki... Kiryuu-kun has been incapacitated the past four days and..."

"By what?" Yuki rudely interrupted. Kaname gave her a look and she bowed slightly, apologising.

"I'm sorry, Onii-sama. Please, do go on."

"Yes, as I was saying. Zero was injured by a vampire in school grounds. He was trying to suck the blood of a girl. His name is... Hmmm... Now that I think about it, I don't know his name. What's his name, Ze—Kiryuu-kun?"

Not noticing his little slip by calling Zero by his first name, he turned to ask him. Although Kaname himself didn't notice, having gotten so used to calling him by his first name, Yuki did. She immediately wondered what was with the change in name-calling.

From six months ago, she already had her doubts about the both of them. After the holidays, they appeared...

Weird.

No... More like... They were... They seemed like they were actually...

Friends.

Sometimes, more than that.

Kaname did not belittle Zero or insult him. Zero no longer got angry just at the sight of the pureblood. They had even communicated together like how friends did together. Laughing and chatting.

It was baffling to Yuki. No brain after all.

No, she was happy for them. Maybe. Perhaps.

But she could just be a little mad and jealous of Zero couldn't she? I mean, she had been trying to get Kaname's attention for a long time. And he was her brother.

However, it turned out that Zero, an ex-human, could be talking to HER brother freely like that, while she can't. It was pretty frustrating.

She couldn't help but somewhat... hate Zero for that.

And now, another reason that they seem like friends. First names?

"Genkai Ishida is his name..." Zero told him. Yuki snapped back into reality and paid attention.

"Are you okay now?" Yuki asked, facing Zero. He nodded slightly. Yuki sighed, in relief hopefully.

"Well, that's good then. Thank you Onii-sama. For saving Zero. I'm sure you did right? If not, he wouldn't be here."

Said person nodded and smiled. The normal smile he gives to everyone.

"Ermm... Onii-sama? Zero? Could I ask you guys something?" Yuki asked, determined to get to the bottom of their relationship. They both nodded.

"Are you guys friends? Why the sudden name-calling and friendliness?" Yuki asked straightforwardly. Zero cringed, Kaname stiffened.

Yuki paid close attention to their expressions, noticing the tiny slips here and there.

'Shit. Kaname, I think she's on to us.'

'I know, Zero. How now? Should we tell her?'

'I don't know. Maybe. Let's just see how it goes.'

"Yes, we are friends, Yuki. We have been for quite a while. You know, like normally people chatting and talking together. That kind of friends." Zero explained, praying that she would buy the explanation.

"Exactly what Kiryuu-kun said. We decided that it was not good for the school's reputation if we kept fighting. Hence, the decision to get along came about. And it worked out pretty well, I'll say," Kaname added on.

Yuki did not look convinced.

'Damn it. How now? I don't think she believed us, Kaname.'

'Hold on. Let's see what she says.'

"Okay, I get the gist of it, Onii-sama. But then, another thing. Are you two more than friends? Because it seems that way to me. And... You both seem to be spending a lot of time together. As in, even more than friends usually do. It seems to me like you two spend every moment available together, either chatting. Or...doing something else."

Zero unconsciously gulped. Yuki was suddenly really observant huh...

Kaname sensing the distress, quickly said, "I don't think so, Yuki. Since we are from two different dorms and different classes, we can't really spent a lot of time together in the first place. So to make up for that, we try to get along during our free time more, hence your valid observation."

"But... Answer the question, Onii-sama, Zero. Are you guys more than friends?"

"..."

Kaname and Zero didn't know how to answer. They both didn't want to say something like 'We are just friends.'

However, it had to be done.

"No."

"No, we are not."

Yuki nodded, smiling. It looks like she was convinced. Zero sighed in relief.

"Alright then. I'm sorry to intrude. Thank you, Onii-sama for taking care of Zero. And Zero, return to the dorm quickly k?"

He nodded hurriedly.

And with that, Yuki skipped out of the room happily.

After skipping out of the Moon Dorm, she grinned sinisterly, chuckling wickedly.

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"Kaname, Yuki's on to us. I'm sure of it. She's too sudden. Just coming in like that and asking the questions."

"Don't worry. I don't think she'll know. She's a bit..."

"Dumb."

"Don't say that, Zero. She's not...dumb."

"Dim-witted then."

"Oh, not that either. Something nicer."

"Like stupid?"

"Zero..."

Although it was spoken in a stern voice, both of them could see the smile threatening to break loose on Kaname's face. Zero mirrored the face. They looked at each other and smiled.

Climbing onto Kaname's lap, Zero said, "Whatever. Let's not worry about it. After all, even if she does know, she can't do anything to separate us right, Kana-San?"

Chuckling slightly, arms wrapped tightly around Zero, 'Kana-San' replied, "Yes, of course, Ze-chan."

"Don't call me that," Zero retorted, cheeks colouring slightly.

"Ah, but you can call me Kana-San?" Kaname 'coo'ed, pinching his little kitten's cheeks.

"Of course."

"Then I should get the right to call you Ze-chan."

"No you don't. You have to do what I say," Zero pouted (though he'll never admit it), crossing his arms.

"Aww.. Of course I do. You're my spouse."

"Yea.. Exactl-Hey wait. I'm not your spouse!" Zero semi-glared at him.

"You're not? I was under the impression you are my wife... You don't wanna be?" Kaname pouted cutely, giving Zero the puppy eyes.

Zero winced under the intensity of brightness radiating from Kaname's eyes.

"Of course I..No I don't. I'll be the husband and you're the wife. Look at you."

Kaname looked down, looking at himself.

"What about me?"

"Aren't you just feminine? Look at the hair, oh so soft. And your face."

Kaname's eyes widened, never expecting Zero to say that. Registering the information, he cuddled Zero to his chest, earning a surprised gasp.

"Aww... Ze-chan. I didn't know you were so passionate about me. So cute!"

Zero blushed heavily. "I'm...I'm not. Who said that?"

"You didn't but you implied. It's okay, Ze-chan. I love you too."

Zero blushed again. Why the hell was he always blushing so much with Kaname around? "I ... I love...you. I guess."

'Good enough,' Kaname thought, happy.

"Oh Zero. You would be the uke in our relationship while I'll be the seme. You know what I mean?"

Poor Zero shook his head, "No. What's uke? What's seme?"

Kaname chuckled, earning a glare and a blush, a slight punch too.

"You should ask Ichijou someday. He'll know."

Zero gave him a weird look. Kaname questioned him with a look of his own.

"Ichijou is scary. He is too jolly for a vampire."

Kaname laughed, "I kinda understand that. But it's okay. You can just pretend he's someone else and ask him about the 'uke and seme' thing. I want you to ask, I want you to know."

"Is it something bad? To me?" Zero asked, suspicious of what Kaname had planned.

"Pfft. Of course not, Ze-chan. But maybe it will be a bit bad for your pride."

Zero sighed, knowing he will get nothing more. Leaning back, he said, "Alright then."

He nuzzled into Kaname's neck. Feeling the urge to bite coming up, he gently licked, knowing Kaname will get the hint. A nod and a hand on his hair was all the affirmation he needed.

He slowly sank his fangs into Kaname's neck, savouring the sweet nectar that flowed into his throat. In return, Kaname sank his fangs into Zero's neck.

Both of them appreciated the unique taste of the other's blood. Kaname's was rich, deep and enticing, with a hint of coffee in it. Zero's was sweet, soft and simply delectable, with the smell of lavender and lilies coming from it.

After a while, they both finished and laid on the bed together. It was still early, at least for a vampire it is. Hence, they both fell back to sleep, entirely content and satisfied.

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