Kaname had left his room some fifteen minutes after Kit had left, giving his boiling blood time to cool so that his thoughts were more rational then they were before the red-head had entered. He knew that she wasn't normal, that she was also far older and wiser in the ways of worlds then he, but there was something about her that could make the pure-blood reconsider a thought and sit to think. Kit's words were usually calm and cool, and they always got to him, in varying ways. Kaname remembered how she had knelt beside him after throwing him to the floor, reminding him to talk to Yuuki. While he didn't need a reminder from the girl, he seemed more confident in doing so after she had left. Kaname assumed that it had something to do with the aura that she exuded. It was now shortly before the class change, and the tall brunette knew that Yuuki would be outside the gates, holding off the screaming girls.

"Of course Kiriyu will also be there.. " Kaname mumbled to no one in particular as he descended the flight of steps that lead toward the door, one hand resting in his jacket pocket. His fingers fumbled over the ribbon that Yuuki had given him for Valentine's, which was always somewhere on his person, and it made him smile slightly. Peering out the window next to the door, Kaname could see Yuuki clearly in front of the gate, her Artemis rod extended to help her fend back the crowd of Day Class girls. As he stared, Kaname day dreamed slightly, thinking back to before Kiriyu came. His mind reminded him that she had started to change over the course of these past four years, and it was all that wretched half-breed's fault. Collecting himself upon realizing he was starting to anger again, Kaname opened the front door and stepped outside, noting the sun was still somewhat bright. It annoyed him a little, but he knew that he had to talk to Yuuki.

"Look! It's Kaname Kuraaaan Kyaaaa!! " A girl from the Day Class had spotted him as he started to walk toward the gates.

Yuuki turned her head at the girls' screams, finding that she was indeed telling the truth. Kaname had come outside alone, and it wasn't even time for class change yet. Her heart began to race as she realized that she had been ignoring the pure-blood, and she knew that she had done so somewhat unintentionally. Yuuki had been so wrapped up in spending what little time she had with Zero that she hadn't even spoken to Kaname since the week before. Each time during the class change, she had only nodded, going back quickly to fending off the girls, never once giving any thought to her actions. Now he was on his way towards her, the look in his eyes somewhat sad. Yuuki whipped her head back in the opposite direction toward where Zero was standing, gruffly yelling at a group of girls as they tried to help the ones near Yuuki push passed her. She desperately tried to get his attention without outright yelling his name, knowing she would only flounder if she tried to talk to Kaname alone.

"Yuuki, you're so mean to me. "

"Ka-Kaname. " Yuuki's cheeks flushed as she tilted her head to look at him, nearly stumbling backwards. The girls that had been giving her such a hard time had now started to glare daggers at the young prefect, upset that the beautiful and tall Kaname had addressed her directly.. again. Yuuki held the Artemis rod tightly in her hands, her knuckles growing white as she stood there, not quite able to turn to face the pure-blood.

Kaname could sense she was nervous and that her body had tensed when he had spoken to her, and it made him wonder exactly what was going through her mind to cause her to react that way. The Yuuki he knew would always become flustered yes, but she had never been so tense. "Why haven't you talked with me lately Yuuki? Is there something the matter? "

Yuuki lifted her head slightly, becoming aware that she was clutching her Artemis rod to the point of snapping it, quickly collapsing it into it's pocket form and stowing it within her jacket. "I've.. been busy Kaname. " It wasn't really a lie, Yuuki just didn't know if she could tell Kaname the truth. She didn't want to hurt him, because in all actuality, she still cared for her pure-blood savior, it just wasn't like she had originally thought. "Come on Zero.. Why haven't you noticed that Kaname is here.. I could really use your support. "

Zero had of course heard the girl who had screamed about Kaname, hell he had sensed the pure-blood before he had even come outside. The silver haired teen had not moved for the soul purpose of finding out if Yuuki was truthful in her words, or if she had only been pacifying him during the last few days. Though it hurt to think about it, Zero knew that Yuuki had loved Kaname first. It was now or never for her to show how she felt, and it was here that would decide what would happen up until the day of the dance and the day he knew it was goodbye.

"You've been busy? What could keep you so busy that you can not even talk with me, and that Kit would have to cover your nightly duties? " Kaname had made sure that the last of his words were low enough so that only Yuuki could hear them, leaning on the gate to make it easier on her. He reached a hand toward her, his slender fingers brushing the arm that was closest. To his surprise, Yuuki had jumped and taken a step toward the crowd of girls standing around, causing them to gasp. Kaname sighed and shut his eyes, leaning his head on the cool iron bars of the gate. "I see then.. "

Yuuki turned now to finally look at Kaname, her heart racing as she tried to decide on what to do and say. He had stood up from his position against the bars and was smiling sadly at her, moving to walk back toward the Moon Dorms. Yuuki panicked slightly, looking to where Zero stood now, seeing that he had been watching the whole time. She frowned and shook her head, taking the few steps toward the gates and gripping them for support, her body shaking. "Kaname wait! I.. "

The pure-blood had stopped mid-way and looked at her over his shoulder. His eyes were colder then she had ever seen them and it made chills run down her spine. Yuuki wanted to just forget the whole thing and not say a word, but it was Kaname who spoke. "I completely understand Yuuki.. There is no need for words. " He turned back around to face the dorms but did not move, waiting to see if Yuuki would say anything else.

"You don't understand, you have no idea! " Yuuki called to him, lifting a hand from the gate and reaching towards him, tears beginning to slip down her cheeks. Zero watched the entire scene, lowering his head as he heard Yuuki speak. He knew it was all too good to be true. She never really loved him and it was all to pacify him so that he didn't feel bad during his last few days. Shoving his hands roughly in his pockets, Zero turned his back on the crowd, striding slowly toward his door room.

"If I don't understand, then please explain to me Yuuki. " Kaname lifted his head to look at the sky, the wind slow flowing through his brown locks.

"I haven't.. I mean.. " Yuuki was fumbling over every word, she knew she wouldn't be able to do this without Zero beside her. As her tears flowed, Yuuki gripped the bars once more, not caring that she was breaking down in front of almost every female Day Class student. It was then that Yuuki heard a tiny voice in her head. " Would it be better to tell the truth and be free or to not say a word and have the truth eat you alive? " Yuuki could not believe her own ears. This did not sound like the subconscious Yuuki that she knew, but the prefect also knew that the little voice was right. She could not lie anymore, to herself or to Kaname. "Kaname! I'm sorry.. I've been avoiding you unintentionally and there's good cause for it.. "

Kaname turned to look at Yuuki, her eyes still swimming with tears as she straightened and half smiled, head tilting slightly. "Please tell me. "

"I've.. " Yuuki drew a shaky breath, her hands gripping the iron bars a little tighter. " I've been spending time with Zero these passed few days, and I want to continue spending time with him.. because I love him. " Her cheeks warmed immensely with color as her eyes lowered to the ground, heart still beating quickly in her chest. The girls behind Yuuki had gasped again, appalled that the prefect would force Kaname to listen to such words. They did not know what Yuuki saw in the grumpy silver haired teen.

Kaname blinked a few times, but he had realized before she had even said a word what was on the girls mind. It was plain as day to him, especially from the way she had jumped at his touch. Kaname lifted his eyes to where Kiriyu had stopped in his tracks, having heard Yuuki's confession and in front of everyone. The pure-blood was deeply saddened, and though he would never admit it to anyone, his heart was breaking. Kaname wanted Yuuki to be happy, but he had wanted for the person to make her happy to be him and him alone. He knew now that he had lost that chance somewhere over the course of the last few years. "I know Yuuki.. I hope that you are happy with your decision. " Kaname turned away once more, not wanting to see any more of what scene he knew was about to play out.

Yuuki watched sadly as Kaname walked back toward the Moon Dorms, wondering if she had made the right choice. Sniffling, Yuuki turned to face the group of gawking girls, some of them completely dumbfounded by her actions. One girl had stepped forward and was about to say something when Zero made his way through the crowd. The girls complained at being pushed aside, but continued to watch as he stood in front of Yuuki, his hands slightly trembling.

"Yuuki.. " Zero took a step toward the brunette, noting that she was shaken by having told her feelings to the intimidating prince of pure-bloods.

Yuuki had originally wondered if she was right in what she said, and as she lifted her head to look in the deep silver eyes of the man that stood in front of her, she knew that it was the truth. Zero knew everything about her; all of her quirks and everything that made her Yuuki. He could annoy her yes, but there was no relationship that was ever perfect. Yuuki collapsed into Zero's arms, her own slipping around his waist as she cried against his jacket, hands holding firmly onto the back. Much to the surprise of the crowd, Zero had collected Yuuki into his arms, cradling her carefully. Not wanting to be around much longer in the presence of the Day Class females, Zero made his way through them toward the Day Dorms, rocking Yuuki slightly.

The group stood there a moment, blinking in disbelief at the sight they had just seen. A few of the girls wondered if it had been an act, while others commented on how they didn't understand why Yuuki would choose Zero over the lovely Kaname. After a few moments, the girls realized that there were no prefects to stop them from getting to the Night Class now and quickly turned their attention back to the gate as the bells chimed. There in front of them, as though she had been the whole time, was Kit, smiling to the group of crazed girls. Some of the girls squealed at the sight of her, she was after all from the Night Class, and very popular. With a giggle, the group moved toward Kit to talk to her.

"Now now girls, you should really be getting back to your dorms. It's time for the Night Class to start. " Kit grinned as she nodded her head to the side, motioning at the still chiming bells of the school.

"That's exactly why we're here! We came to see the Night Class, and with no prefects around, we can do what we want to for once. " The girl who had stepped forward to talk to Yuuki had spoken up, making Kit turn her head to look at her.

"No prefects, but I'm here. "

The girls looked at each other at the red-head's comment, unsure of exactly what she meant by it. They didn't have much time to think on it. In a matter of seconds, Kit had slipped her hand behind her back and turned it in the circular motion she used to cast spells, mumbling barely above a whisper, "Back to the dorms. Forget that I had stopped you. Return to your rooms tonight. "

"Ah, time to see my adoring and lovely ladies once more. " Aidou opened the door to the Moon Dorms, expecting the hear the familiar squeal of the Day Class, but was disappointed. He heard nothing and he saw no one. Running up to the gates and undoing the latch, the curly haired vampire peered around, frowning when he found that his eyes weren't lying to him.

"Bad day to try that new cologne, huh Aidou? " Kain stepped up behind the playboy, grinning to himself.

"Shut up Kain."

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A/N: Kaname fans are going to hate me for this chapter and for the rest of the fan fic, but because it's just that.. a fan fiction, I can technically do what I want. Things get really interesting from here, so I hope you all are liking it! Also, I love poking fun at Aidou :3