The Uneasy Rain
Right after our dance, Ichijou-senpai called Kaname. He was going to tell him something, in private. I went to the balcony to wait for Kaname. The stars shown and shimmered in the night sky, the cool winds washed my face.
"Yuki," Kaname drawled, turning toward me.
"Hi." I half whispered the syllable. "The night is beautiful." I turned to Kaname. He looked at me with his gentle eyes. "Not as beautiful as you." He whispered. I kinda blushed. We were alone and Kaname was so close. I was aware of him, clean and fair in his Night Class uniform, he was perfect. I was aware of the velveteen rose on his chest and the stripe of his sleeve was just five stitches wide, the texture of the cottons on his jacket, smooth like silver, the neatly pressed shirt, the milky pale of his skin, his cold yet soft lips… I don't know why, but I felt frightened.
Kaname took my hand in his. His hand was cold and gentle, the way it should be. His touch against my skin was perfect. "Yuki…" He began, and stopped.
I managed to raise my eyes to his. I knew with a panicky feeling that he was about to kiss me.
Kaname, lowering his eyes in his shy way, looked down at my hand in his. "Nothing," he said quietly, slowly he released my hand. The moment was over.
I realized I had been holding my breath and tried to let it out quietly so it would not sound like a sigh. I was sure he could hear me breathe and perhaps hear my heart beat. I struggled to swallow without sounding as if I were gulping. It was funny how being alone with Kaname and close to him could be exciting and at the same time embarrassing. It started to rain.
"Maybe we better go inside," I said reluctantly. "I mean… we cant just stand here in the rain can we?"
"Maybe." There was reluctance in Kaname's voice too.
"Its really getting damp now." A silly thing to say, I know, with us wringing-wet.
"Yes…" Kaname was looking at me. I could feel it. "Its getting dank…"
"Here." Kaname pulled off his jacket. "You'd better wear this or you'll get soaked. Your only wearing a dress."
"But what about you? You'll get wet." Kaname's jacket was a temptation to me.
"I wont get too wet. I still have my vest, and my shirt." Kaname draped his jacket around my shoulders.
"Ok." I said with a blush. I slid my arms into the too-big sleeves, which made me look fragile, like someone who needed to be protected from the elements. The jacket, which was smooth against my skin, smelled pleasantly of Kaname.
Kaname wrapped his arms around my waist. He opened the door and we walked in. The rain was cold against my face and legs but I did not care.
Inside, most of the students were dancing, eating, socializing, whatever. I ran my finger through my damp hair and looked around.
"Stay here. I'll go get the umbrella. Let's go back to the dorms to dry you off." Kaname said then left.
Everyone is now looking at me. Ugh… I should've just went with Kaname. Then somebody walked toward me. It was Shiki. He smiled to me in greeting. "You got wet, little kitten," He said teasingly. I was irritated yet somehow lighthearted. He took out his handkerchief… and wiped my face. Oh my god I blushed! Everybody was looking. He kept wiping my face and he tried to dry as much of my head. Oh my… I'm heating up! Shiki was still so handsome. He's tempting me. I kinda want…him.
"Let's go," said a commanding voice. It was Kaname. I felt mortified. Kaname was just gone for a few minutes and here I am… wanting Shiki. Kaname took my hand and led me out of the building, leaving the ball… leaving Shiki.