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On their way home Zero glanced at Yori. She seemed to be worried about something. He said, "That girl you left school with said you were in trouble. Are you alright?"

She nodded. He didn't believe her, but he didn't want to force her to talk. He planned on asking Yuki about it later. Changing the subject, he said "Yagari-sensei will be returning soon."

Yori brightened up at his words. She asked, "What about Kaito-san?"

He shrugged. "I'm sure he is not far behind."

Once home Zero went to prepare dinner. Once she had changed clothes and fixed her bandage she offered to help. He shook his head and sent her away to rest. Walking into the living room she found Aido asleep. She wondered if Kaname had done anything to him. He was silent coming home.

Watching him slumber she realized how tired she felt. She curled up on the open space of the couch next to him, quickly falling asleep. In her dream she found the pureblood. She wasn't afraid. At this moment she had questions. Yori said, "Why are you here?"

"I wanted to tell you a bit more about your abilities."

Yori inquired, "What more can I possibly do?"

"You can erase yourself from people's memories. It's a bit complicated, though. Usually you have to add a key of words. It ensures that the other person doesn't remember, unless you unlock the lost memories using those words."

Yori frowned. It was confusing. "What if I don't use any words?"

"You won't be able to undo what you've erased. It will be permanent." Yori still looked unsure, so the pureblood added, "It is similar to how you recovered your ancestors' pureblood status. When you were told the hunter pureblood myth it unlocked those powers."

"How do I-? Why would I need to-?" Yori asked, overwhelmed.

"Call it a special type of insurance. There was a need for it once and you might need it someday, or not. All you need is the intent and good control of your power. The same goes for your ability to shield against vampires. If your body takes on a defensive stance, even going tense from sensing an attack, you'll be able to block it. Unless you hesitate, or choose to take the hit."

"What about my blood? If a vampire drinks it what happens?" Yori finally asked her most urgent question.

"A link is formed between you and the vampire. The eyes flash white light briefly. There isn't any hunger for blood and none of your powers are gained. Just be careful not to drive him crazy."

"What do you mean?" she asked. The answer never came. All she heard were familiar voices. Someone was holding her hand, their fingers were interlaced.

"What are you doing?" Zero asked. He had sensed another vampire's presence in the house. Coming to check the living room he found Ichijo near Yori and Aido. The vice president swiftly let go of her hand. He said, "Yori-san has really nice nails, right?"

Zero raised an eyebrow at the comment. He didn't pay attention to most people's hands. He suspected Ichijo hadn't been simply admiring Yori's hands. Ichijo sighed. "Honestly I came to see you," he said. "I heard that your cooking is delicious."

Yori opened her eyes, now fully awake. She watched Ichijo get up and grab onto Zero. "I'm so hungry. Feed me."

"Let go. I'll feed you, "Zero said, annoyed. Yori laughed softly, sitting up. Waking up Aido, they all ate together.

During night classes Kaname asked Ichijo if he had a good meal. He shrugged. He knew his friend didn't care. What Kaname really wanted to know was if he had completed the favor. "Takuma," he said, serious.

"Kiryu walked in. He almost caught me," Ichijo said, shaking his head. Kaname growled. "Try again. Also, take care of another matter for me."

A week passed and Yori was missing Kaname. He had not come to see her since she got hurt. She sat in a corner of the library, on a well cushioned chair. She had been doing homework, but all she thought about was him. She shut her eyes trying to clear her mind. It only gave her a clear image of Kaname. Settling back on the chair comfortably, she focused on him.

Takuma found her hidden in the library. He smiled wryly. She had drawn her legs up, arms wrapped securely around them. She appeared to be sleeping except for the frown. Crouching down close he nudged her. She fell against the arm rest, unmoving. Yori left herself open to Kaname. His friend was a horny mess. It made sense now why Kaname had asked him to do this simple act. Brushing a stray strand of hair away from her face, Takuma whispered, "If he did it himself, he'd take you."

Outside of the library Kaname waited in the empty hallway. Night classes were going to start soon. Heading toward the school, he had sensed Yori. Ever since he drank her blood he knew when she was close. He deliberately avoided her. It might ruin his plans if he approached her now. That didn't stop him from touching the wall, resting his forehead on its cool surface. He lifted his head from the barrier that kept him from her.

Yori was certain she was dreaming as she watched Kaname's curious behavior. He turned to look at her. He blinked several times before his eyes widened. She approached him, reaching out her right hand to touch his cheek. He flinched at the contact. "How can you…" he started to say. He turned back to the smooth wall. "You are supposed to be in there," he breathed out in disbelief.

"This is a dream," she said. She had been in the library and then she fell asleep.

Kaname shook his head. "No. I can feel your presence in the library," he said. He knew because there had been times when he had seen her coming. He hesitated those times, almost giving in to his desire to be near her. As she came closer that feeling grew weaker, each time he ran away that same feeling tugged strongly at his chest. She stood in front of him, but the sensation remained. A pained expression flitted across his face. "What are you doing to me?" he asked earnestly.

"I am not doing anything," she said unexpectedly falling sideways. She straightened and tried to speak again. She became distracted by a tingly feeling like someone was brushing her bangs from her face. Dazed, she brought up a hand to cover the spot. "Maybe I am. Let's check," she said, moving toward the door some steps away.

Startled, Kaname attempted to grab her arm. His hand was going right through her. Sprinting to block her path, he said, "I can't touch you."

"What do you mean?" she asked. Her eyes were growing heavy, her vision fading to black. Kaname stared in confusion as Yori vanished. I must have hallucinated, he reasoned.

His task swiftly finished Takuma headed for the door. One job down, one more to go, he sighed. Exiting the library he found Kaname looking alarmed. He composed himself shortly. There was one more place they needed to go.