Chapter 20: The passing second

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"He likes me!" yuuki thought as she eyed the silver-haired boy sleeping beside her. She watched as his chest rose and fell with every breath he took. She had to admit it, it was a relief that this boy, whom she had protected and cared for is still alive and kicking no matter how many problems and troubles she causes for him. He was her knight after all. And a knight's job is to protect his princess.

She blushed at her recent thoughts. He had admitted his hidden feelings for her last night and maybe she should act like nothing happened or she doesn't remember the vents last night. It was hard to compensate with the thought that she was incapacitated with two vampires who both had the same desire to make her theirs respectively.

A strong gust of wind blew across the room. Zero had forgotten to close it yesterday, she guessed. Yuuki took a few steps towards the window to see the commotion that nature was causing. Fluffy white snow covered the whole academy. It was a wonderful sight, but due to some instances, yuuki had remembered this time of the year as memorable since it was the season when she was saved by her so-called 'hero', Kaname Kuran.

The snow kept falling, like never-ending shooting stars that fall from across the sky. She loved this sight and she knew just what she wanted. A snow fight and a snow man. Yuuki took small steps towards his door and closed it shut behind her. She would surprise him later. For her, the equipments for making a snow man are simple: snow, your wonderful hands, and of course, that wacky imagination of yours. And to establish a wonderful snow fight, what you need is basic: snow, hands, and fun friends who won't stop until victory is met. That was the essence of the winter season for her. Oh! And of course, hot cocoa beside the fireplace with your fun friends surrounding you while all of you wait for Christmas to arrive.

She dressed herself with the warmest set of clothes she found in her closet, she knew everything would be perfect once she got outside. The weather would be perfect and they would somehow join her once she played with snow.

Once she reached the front door, she hastily opened it and discovered snow world, the world which she was fond of when this time of the year comes. Snow was everywhere, covering the roofs, the roads, even the lamp posts were covered slightly with snow. She had loved this sight ever since 'he' saved her.

Yuuki carefully took a step below the stairs that she was stepping on. She was surprised when the snow covered her leg below her knee. The snow this year really was tough. She had wondered how the chairman would arrive once all the roads were blocked up with so much snow. She somehow wished that he wouldn't go home this week since she was so fed up with the food that he always experimented on. But they were happy with each other's companion anyway so she didn't mind.

She walked further into the pathway, not caring if she was almost covered with the snow. When she found a perfect spot, she laid herself onto it on her back and relaxed under its perfect temperature and shouted happily as she felt the cold seeping onto her warm clothes.

The window to Zero's and Kaname's room opened with a force that almost broke its glass. Yuuki paid no heed to them and closed her eyes and thought of a plan since she knew both of them would rush to her any minute now. She grabbed a fistful of snow with both hands and waited until the both of them neared her.

"Yuuki!" the two boys shouted in unison as they ran towards her. They were so worried since they thought she had fainted from the cold temperature and she couldn't handle it.

Each of them took a hold of her hand and hoisted her up. Yuuki opened both of her eyes and smudged the snow on their beautiful faces. They were both startled from her actions. She knew they would come and get their payback so she ran as fast as she could and slipped. The two vampires stood from their positions and rushed once again to her.

Luckily for yuuki, she landed on the fluffy snow beneath her. Kaname and Zero hoisted her up and both smudged a ball of snow onto her porcelain face. She coughed and strikes them both a smirk. She sat on the snow and pretended to cry. Kaname and Zero realized what they had done and knelt beside her.

"Come on, that was just a payback!" zero groaned. Kaname eyed him and looked away. He had his hand on her head and comforted her by patting her head.

"No need to cry my dear girl, it's just a snow fight" he calmly explained his actions like he always would when he made her cry for small reasons.

A spark glinted in her eyes, with one swift move; she smudged another set of snow balls in their faces and ran as fast as they could. Then it started, the grand snow fight began.

"Why you…!" zero chased her, followed by Kaname who grabbed fistful of snow and formed it into balls. Zero on the other hand, had caught yuuki and spun her around and around. Once she was off from his clutches, they formed each of their forts and somehow grew tired of it.

They abandoned their tiny fortresses and ran around, throwing snow balls at each other.

"You'll never get me alive!" yuuki shouted at the two vampires chasing her as she ran across their front yard covered with knee high snow. Kaname was getting the hang of it even though it was his first time playing this game. He had to admit, this was to be the happiest day of his life. Just being carefree without a care in the world, just like what a child would do. He felt so much more like a child that day.

Zero on the other hand, was so anticipating that he could chase yuuki all day long. He had experienced playing this game with her for a couple of years ago and he enjoyed every second of it.

A couple of hours later, they all grew tired and decided to rest for a bit. Yuuki slumped herself along a pile of snow and began to make a snow angel, zero followed her, but Kaname only lay without making any movements. Yuuki stretched her tired arms towards the sky and sighed.

"That was great snow fight!" she giggled. Making Zero and Kaname smile.

"It wasn't fair though, we're wearing thin clothes while you wear the warmest" zero complained. Kaname paid no mind to him and decided to talk to yuuki for himself.

"I have to admit that this game is fun even though it's my first time actually playing it" Kaname concluded. Yuuki sighed once more and wrapped her arms around her self.

"This is the greatest winter ever!" she shouted with small giggles.

The three lay across each other with nothing on their minds but the pleasure of spending time with the people they care about. Maybe next time, a situation may just ruin that image. Find out!

Chapter end…….

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