-Playing Matchmaker-

~disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Knight…it belongs to Hino Matsuri-sama…

~random notes(?): First of all, thank you to my wonderful reviewers and to those who have added this story to their favorites/alerts. It really made my day. ^^ Also, another big thank you to those who have been following my works for both VK and KHR [even though I've been slacking off (and still am) in the former…XD;;]. You guys know who you are. ;D. And seeing the positive feedback regarding the threesome, I've decided to continue this story as such…although the lemon will have to wait till chapter 5. ;P .Okay, I won't keep you guys any longer…here's chapter 3; enjoy~! :D

Chapter 3: A (Seemingly) Lunch Date

Yuuki was practically bouncing with giddiness as she made her way towards the Headmaster's private living quarters. Today was a Saturday—which means no classes, no homework, no strict teachers and no prefect duties. But that wasn't the reason why she's so ecstatic today. Well, maybe it is partly because of that. But the main reason was that she has found something rather interesting to make this weekend bursting with fun. Mostly in her point of view, that is.

Earlier that day, Zero and Yuuki went to the town to go buy ingredients for their "indoor picnic" as Yuuki had put it.

"Hey Zero, let's have duck for lunch!" The petite vampire said as she tried to shove a whole duck into the basket the other was carrying. "You could make duck with bamboo shoots and perhaps even some steamed lamb with mushroom sau--"

"No." Was the strict reply from the silver-haired vampire; trying to resist the urge to roll his eyes at his adoptive sister. "Jeez Yuuki, Chinese food is good, I agree to that. But if you keep on eating that stuff every single day, you'd definitely grow fat."

Zero ran his gaze over Yuuki before snorting, "In fact, one could tell that you have gained weight. And to think that it was just a few days…"

The brunette pouted at the other's words. "Well, sorry. It's not my fault that your cooking is incredibly good."

Zero laughed. "Was that supposed to be a compliment?"

"Take it any way you want." Her pout then turned into a smirk. "By the way, how come you never grow fat? Last time I checked, you don't eat any less than I do. Any dieting secrets?"

"I don't do diets." Zero shrugged. "Because unlike a certain girl I know, I choose what I eat."

"God, I didn't know you're more finicky than a girl when it comes to eating habits..." Yuuki rolled her eyes as she chose to ignore the insult thrown at her. She briefly ran her eyes along Zero's lithe form before murmuring, "At least it's no wonder why Oniisama and Ichiru-kun keeps on looking at you as if they would pounce on you any given second…"

"What was it you said again?" The silver-haired prefect asked as he turned to look at the other while holding a pack of what seems to be…pasta? "I didn't catch that last sentence…"

"Erm, I…I mean I was wondering what you'll be making?"

"Oh. I'll be making orange shrimp with fettuccine." He held up the pack as if to emphasize his words. "It's low-fat." He added, effectively silencing the petite vampire before she could protest.

Instead, Yuuki began piling a stock of ingredients on Zero's arms whilst the other looked at her questioningly as she did so. "Quit gawking at me like that. Didn't I tell you that I invited Oniisama and Ichiru-kun as well?"

"You did what?!"

Yuuki giggled as she remembered the expression on Zero's face. "He was blushing like a school girl...although he didn't seem to be aware of it… Definitely an uke!"

As she neared her destination, the alluring scent of baking made its way to her keen nose. Whilst she stopped for a second to relish the sweet fragrance, her stomach let out a low grumble. The petite girl blushed despite herself at her body's reaction. "Seems like another reason for me to get going…"

Zero let a small smile grace his lips as he popped the peach custard pie into the oven. Yuuki had been so insistent on having pastries, saying that "Pies and tarts are a must at 'picnics'!".

"I really should stop spoiling her." Zero sighed. "If I do, she'll keep on blaming me for every pound she gains…Despite of it being her fault in the first place…"

He lightly shook his head as he cast a glance at the table which was set with the china his co-prefect preferred. "And come to think of it, this seems to be more like a tea party…"

He briefly looked at the wall clock to check the time. It read 11:05 a.m. "Crap, less than thirty minutes to go and I haven't started with the fettuccine yet!" He then proceeded back to the counter, silently thankful that he had made the berry glacé pie and the fruit tarts beforehand.

As he began laying out the ingredients, the sound of two pairs of footsteps made its way to his sensitive ears. He paid them no heed whatsoever and continued on his task.

Kaname and Ichiru wordlessly exchanged glances as the two met on their way to the Headmaster's place. Apparently, the two had come to terms with their feelings towards a certain hot-headed prefect. Thus, a silent agreement has been formed between them; that is, to share.

As their feet led them towards the kitchen, they could not help but gape for awhile at the image presented before them: Zero. It was that there was something about the normally grumpy prefect that made him seem to fit right in with the current setting. Not to mention that the apron he wore accentuated his slim waist ever so beautifully, to the point that it's practically mouth-watering…

Their reverie was broken as soon as they heard Zero speak. "Oi, quit blocking the doorway. In case you haven't noticed, the two of you are too big to be ornamental."

A playful smirk made its way to Ichiru's lips at the older twin's words. He slowly made his way across the floor and wrapped his arms around Zero's slim waist. "Mmm, it smells good…"

"If you don't let go of me, it won't be soon." Zero said as he tried to pry away his brother's arms around him; only to have the latter tighten his hold on him even more.

"Not the food, silly. I mean you." The younger of the two then buried his face on the prefect's silver locks; inhaling the latter's scent.

"Ichiru…" Zero said warningly, all the while trying to suppress the blush that was threatening to appear on his face. Normally, he wouldn't have minded the contact at all, but the past few days, Ichiru had been acting…different. It seems as if his touches had started to have a different meaning to Zero…

A slight frown was present on Kaname's face; and as the younger twin turned to his direction to give him a self-satisfied smirk, the brunette sent him a faint scowl which seemed to say: "I thought we had a deal?"

Ichiru just sent the latter another smirk as he pressed his body nearer to Zero's as if telling the other, "Ah, but that doesn't necessarily mean I can't do what I want…"

Kaname rolled his eyes at the younger Kiryuu. "Should've known that he's a greedy bastard…On second thought, maybe we could make the best out of this situation…"

"Kiryuu-kun, there's no need to be frustrated with your brother." Kaname's velvety voice made itself known as the pureblood was suddenly standing to his right. "After all, you're the one who told us to do something other than to stare."

"What do you mea--?" The rest of Zero's words were cut off as the brunette started to nibble on his ear. He tried to keep himself from reacting, but an involuntary gasp escaped his lips as the other vampire flicked his tongue at his piercings and began sucking lightly at his earlobe.

Determined to best the other, Ichiru trailed one of his hands—while keeping his other arm securely around his brother's waist—down Zero's slender thighs until he ended up on the latter's well-sculpted ass which he gave a firm squeeze. He was then rewarded by a low, throaty moan.

Zero's mind was a flurry of mixed emotions. He was being molested—by his own brother and Kuran Kaname, no less! And yet here he was, seemingly enjoying it! "No, no, no! I do not…!"

His mind suddenly went blank as a certain pureblood found his neck to be more interesting to nibble at than his ear. Kaname's hot, wet tongue trailed along the expanse of soft, pale skin; his fangs brushing lightly against it. The situation wasn't alleviated one bit as Ichiru's hands continued to wander all over his body; whilst the former's hot breath tickled the back of his neck. The silver-haired prefect was now in a losing battle with the sensations he was now feeling—if his occasional gasps and moans weren't proof enough—and for a second he actually thought of giving in. That is, until he remembered something.

"Yuuki! Oh God, what if she suddenly barged in?!" Almost immediately—to Zero's horror—he heard the front door of the house open. "I have to do something!"

"Ichiru…Kura—ahh…S-stop!" He tried to shove the two away from him, but was unsuccessful. Panic was starting to get the better of him as he heard footsteps approaching…

"Good afternoon, Zero!!!" Yuuki called out to her co-prefect as she swung the kitchen door open, almost too enthusiastically; said prefect just gave her a grunt in response.

The petite vampire blinked as she took in her surroundings. Zero was by the countertop, cooking the fettuccine; while Ichiru and Kaname were occupying two of the dining table's seats—a red mark which was curiously the shape of a hand present on both of their faces. It wouldn't take a genius (or a fangirl, for that matter) to figure out what happened, but she decided not to comment on it.

Yuuki inwardly groaned. "Darn, looks like I missed the show…"

Roughly a second after she had finished the thought, it was now her stomach's turn to groan; seeking immediate attention. All of the three young men turned their heads towards her direction and laughed—if not a bit strained on Zero's part. Yuuki just sent them a glare.

"Now, now, no need to get so worked up." Zero patted her head. "At least your stomach's being honest."

Just as Yuuki was about let out a rebuttal, a forkful of pasta was shoved into her mouth. "Zis ish so good!"

"Really? Now that's a relief to hear. I swear I almost over-cooked it."

"Eh? Why?"

Zero's cheeks visibly colored. "I-I was…distracted…"

"O-ho, reeeaallly? Now that's a first…" Yuuki said; barely concealing the teasing tone in her voice. "No matter. Let's just eat; I'm starving!"

Never in his life had Zero felt glad of Yuuki's voracious appetite. It had, after all, saved him from a dozen embarrassing questions he would never want to hear or answer…especially if the one who is asking questions is Yuuki…

Guys, I'm terribly sorry for the late update AND epic failures in this chapter…so please don't kill me! XD -grabs Zero- Zero help me! Use your UKE BEAM!!!!

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O~kay, that was random. XDDD Goodness, even my notes are starting to feel the effects of my psychotic state of mind. XD Anyway! That drawing above was a little something I made [while I was procrastinating with this chapter, lol]. Hope ya like it. XD And oh, please tell me what you think [even though it was admittedly horrible. XDD]. See ya later, guys! :D

Next Chapter: "Lace and Ribbons"