Zero obviously surprised by my sudden reaction to him, looks angry at first, he lifts his gun pointing it strait at my chest, 'Doesn't seem like he knows that his precious bloody rose wouldn't harm me' I think to myself. Then I realize he must have known about Shizuka's bite. "How long since?" he asked "three years today" was my simple reply. Although this boy gets on my nerves he is a hunter too, obviously, so I lower my dagger. "How far are you?" was the next thing he said and I was starting to get annoyed with him know 'how dare he compare me to him?' I thought. My jaw tightens and I take in a deep breath not allowing myself to show him my annoyance. He obviously didn't get the memo that I was the first Human to be bitten by a pure blood and not start the transitioning. This fact was known only to the Association and my mother and I plan to keep it that way. The fact that my blood was the key to changing level D's back to human was to only stay between my mother, the association and me. Looking at Zero's now extremely annoyed face I notice that I haven't yet answered him and he was running out of patience. "I haven't yet started" I lied, also not really a lie, I haven't started the transitioning and I will never start but he didn't have to know that.
This seemed to satisfy Zero for now as he pushed himself off the wall and moved toward the car to grab my things. I made my way up the stairs with Yuuki wishing this little talk with the headmaster was over before it started. Kaien wasn't at all what I imagined, as I made my way into his office his happy mood instantly put a smile on my face and I could help but giggle at the way he was talking to Yuuki I now know is his daughter. Remembering the minimum information the Association gave me on this mission, I realized that Yuuki was Kaien's adopted daughter but he loved her as nothing less than his own. I also remember them talking about a hunter boy in transitioning remembering it took him four years before he started. 'Ah, that explains why he let me go so easily without further questions, he thought I was like him. But I'm not…' a knock on the door sent me back into reality. Headmaster Kaien opened the door revealing Kanume Kuran. His scent, so strong and sweet. The way his hair fell, his sad brown eyes and the slight smile he got when he saw Yuuki made me notice why girls would throw themselves at his feet. His very presence angered me but I knew taking out my anger towards him would neither be fair nor safe for me. Watching his eyes drift towards me I could feel the blood rushing through my cheeks making them flushed. This seemed to amuse Kanume as I could hear a low giggle escape his throat. By the look on Yuuki's face I realize she heard it too and was hurt because of it. Instantly I snap myself out of the trap Kanume has got me under and introduce myself in the hardest tone I could muster trying to hide what just happened behind a false screen of annoyance and disgust "I'm Niyo Kaede, you are obviously Kanume Kuran. I would say it is a pleasure to meet you but that would be a lie." I say feeling sorry for the harshness that came from me. Kanume on the other hand did not seem to care, however his smile had faded and he seemed to have notices Yuuki's expression which made him look at her again.
Yuuki was Kanume's I realize and turn towards the headmaster "You wanted to talk to me headmaster Kaien?" I announce startling Kaien from his dreamy stare at his daughter's love life. This makes me miss my father and the way my brothers use to cross examine every guy I ever brought home, not that there were many. "Yes, Niyo" Kaien replied "Since classes only start in three days, we had wondered if you would mind helping out on the Disciplinary committee" looking back at Kanume I knew who the we was and I accepted "this is what I was sent here for" was my only reply as I made my way to the door leaving Yuuki behind. Not knowing where to go I make my way outside where to my surprise stood Zero. I made my way over to him trying my best not to make eye contact. I knew I could help him from becoming the thing I could see he hated most in the world, I didn't know how and looking in his eyes wanted to make me tell him the truth.
"Zero" I said faintly getting his attention. "Would you mind showing me to my room?" I asked in a shy voice. "Where is Yuuki?" he asked as he led me to the girl's dorm. "Oh, she is still with Kaien and Kanume" by the sound of Kanume's name Zero's once lazy frame stiffens and I notice that he also cares about Yuuki. We stopped talking for the rest of the way. As soon as we got to what would be my room for the remainder of my time at Cross Academy I opened the door, said a quick thanks and went inside leaving no room for talking. 'Yuuki is obviously the girl all the guys want around here' I think to myself as I start unpacking. I know I didn't come here for romance, but it would have been nice to at least build a relationship with someone. I plug in my IPod and start listening to When two are one - Atreyu singing along when there is a knock at my door. I stand up reluctantly and open the door to discover Kanume standing there. His eyes sad yet graceful. Feeling kind of ashamed at the way my room was looking at the moment I step out instead of inviting him in "can I help you?" I ask as I close the door behind me leaving but an inch of space between us. I look up at him, my icy blue eyes never leaving his gaze. "I came here to thank you for earlier." He said holding his gaze on my face. Feeling myself starting to blush again I remove my eyes from his answer a silent "don't worry about it" and turn to enter into my dorm. Feeling Kanume's hand on my wrist I could feel a tear escape, not wanting to show him that I was hurt by what I did, I pull my hand away and enter my room closing the door behind me. As soon as I hear him leave I let the tears roll down my face. 'Why did I have to fall for him?' I ask myself. Turning up the music I sit against the cold hard wall, letting the coolness and the music take me away into my own safety where no one could hurt me.
Hi since this is my first ever fan fiction I have written and before I write anymore what did you guys think about my approach on Niyo going to cross Academy.
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