Chapter Seven: Visit
A few months has passed and nothing much happened. From time to time I would look out the window hopping to see Kaname and Haruka but no such luck. Since then Zero started to open up to me and father. At times he would talk and would smile at me. When I first saw him smile I blushed. At first I did not expect him to open up to us that fast but I did not expect him to smile after losing his family. I was glad when I saw that he starts to smile more towards us. It would mean that he does not feel that lonely anymore. But that was not all. What surprised me the most was that Zero could cook. The meals that he cook was delicious. From time to time I would look forward to the days that he would cook. I must of forgot to tell you but when Zero started to open up to us, he insisted that he would like to help with cooking. At first he just stood beside me helping me but once we knew that his cooking was awesome, father assigned us days in which I would cook and he would cook. Now I am sitting in the living room with Zero watching television. Zero was not really watching television but more like sitting there, doozing off for some kind of reason. Before I could ask him what is wrong, father came in. Father looked at me and smiled. I looked at him curiously. What is wrong? Why is he smiling that way? He walked over to me and sit down beside me.
"Yume, I just got a phone call from Kaname-kun and Haruka saying that they would visit you today." I gasp in surprise. This brought a big smile to my face. But then I looked over at Zero worriedly. I know that Zero would be upset. Since a vampire killed his family, there is no way Zero would be happy that a vampire or should I two vampires are coming over. I sighed not knowing what to do. Father must of know what I am thinking. He looked at me and smiled. He ruffled by hair and pat my hat.
"Aren't you happy that Kaname-kun and Haruka is coming over? It's been a while since they came over." I nodded but the worried look on my face would not go away.
"But...Zero would not be happy." I whispered, not wanting Zero to hear this. Suddenly father looked at me with a serious look. I was surprised, since it's been a while since he had such a expression on him.
"He would know sooner or later. There would be a day where he would know." I looked at him hesitantly. Before I could say anything, he patted my head. I then gave up on saying anything. It is true. Sooner or later he would know. I hope he would not hate me. Although I do not know why but the thought of him hating me bring me pain and sadness.
These five hours had gone by really slow. Although I do look forward to seeing Kaname and Haruka but I am still worried about Zero. We are now in the dining room sitting around the time waiting for our guest to come. Father had told Zero that there are guests coming today and is close to me. I was excited and happy but at the same time worried about Zero. I have been looking at Zero from time to time. He had caught me looking at him worriedly for a few times and ask what is wrong. I had the urge to tell him but father told me to not say anything until Kaname and Haruka comes. Then the doorbell rang. I immediate sprung up and ran to the door. When I opened the door, Haruka and Kaname stood there wearing a white trench coat. I smiled big and jumped into their embrace. I rubbed my face into their embrace. They smiled at me and embraced back tightly.
"Sorry, Yume. Me and father has been trying to come and visit you but something came along that needs me and father to take care of." Kaname and Haruka looked at me sadly. I do not want them to look sad so I reached up to their face and kissed them. I smiled at them and shook my head trying to say that it was okay. Then they ruffled my hair.
"It's okay, Kaname and Haruka. Although I do feel lonely without you two but then I made a new friend. He is brought in by the headmaster to live with us." I smiled at them while holding their hands bringing them into the house.
As we reached the dining room, I looked at Zero worriedly. Then as if he sensed something, he jumped out of his seat and grabbed the silver knife on the table and charged at Kaname and Haruka. I stood in front of them holding out my arms, trying to stop Zero from hurting them. Before Zero reaches us, Kaname and Haruka told hold of each of my hands and pulled me back so I would not get hurt. The knife was stabbed onto Kaname's arm and blood poured out of the wound. Kaname pulled the knife out of his arm. I grabbed Kaname's hand and looked at where the wound was but I see nothing. I then let out the breathe that I was holding. He smiled at me. Then he turned his attention to Zero, looking at him emotionlessly.
What a welcome. I am not the vampire that has killed you family. It seems like the one who is hurt is you." Zero glared at both of them. I looked at Zero worriedly. Then Zero walked out of the dining room and started heading back to his room. Before I chase after Zero, I looked at Haruka and Kaname, telling them that I would be right back.
I ran to Zero's room and knock on the door but there was no reply. Therefore I opened the door to his room. Zero was lying on his bed, with his arm over his face. I walked closer and wanted to talk to him. I called out for him but he did not reply. I then wanted to touch his shoulders but his hand slapped mine away from him. I looked at him with surprise and tears starts to gather up in my eyes.
"I know you hate vampires because of what happened to your family but Kaname and Haruka saved me from a vampire and brought me to father. I am really grateful for what they have done for me. I could not just ignore them. I hope you can understand." The tears that was streaming down my face dripped onto Zero's bed. He looked up at me and apologized. I was startled that he would actually apologize. I then wiped my tears with my sleeves and smiled big at him.
"Thank you, Zero." I said with a big smile. I then told him to rest and went back down to the dining room. Father seems worried and ask me if he is okay. I responded with a nod and a big smile on my face. He sighed and ruffled my head. Then for the rest of time I had with Kaname and Haruka, we sat on the couch talking. When it was time for bed, I took a bath and they tuck me in bed. What made me confused was that I blushed when they kissed my forehead before they left. They were always that intimate with me all the time but I do not know why but feel embarrassed and happy.
After that day, I feel like the bond that Zero and I have strengthened from this incident.
