Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Knight or its characters.

Summary: I just recently transferred to Cross Academy. I've never been to a boarding school before and I still haven't adjusted properly. I don't like following rules and could care less of what other people have to say. Listening just was never one of my strong points. Now that I'm at this academy, I can leave my past behind and start a new...sadly old habits die hard. I tried, but my curiosity got the best of me. Cross Academy was hiding something...that I knew for sure. I didn't know what, and I've tried to ignore my gut feeling, but it's not working. No one will answer me properly, so now it's up to me to get my own answers. There was one person who would be able to link everything, that stoic, unsociable, scary, emotionally dysfunctional person was going to be the key to unlocking the secrets of this academy. How would I get him to spill? By befriending him of course. I just never thought I'd end up caring about our relationship until the point of where he became special to me.

Chapter 6

Dare Mo Hitori Ja Nai

(Nobody is alone)

Zero

There were only two people he had in mind, that could've taken his tablets. Zero didn't have the time nor the patience to do the polite thing and knock. He twisted the knob and flung the door wide open. His violet orbs scanned the dark room.

"Zero-kun, nani?" a half awake Yori asked, sitting up. She didn't have to guess, there was only one person who would barge into her room at two in the morning.

Yori slowly turned on her light, an alert expression etched on her face. Why was he here? she wondered "Is everything alright?" she asked, thinking something terrible had happened. Why else would the stoic prefect be standing in her room in the middle of the night. "Is Yuuki okay?"

A scowl formed on Zero's handsome features at the mention of the moon guardian. He ignored Yori's question and walked over to her. His sharp eyes, darting from side to side for any indication of his tablets. Nothing. There was no sight or smell of it. Damn, he thought, wishing that it had been Yori who had taken his tablets. Zero spun around and stormed out of her room, leaving a confused and worried Yori behind.

Zero walked quickly to the other side of the girl's dorm. His calm and cool persona had somewhat been replaced with fear. A lot of what if questions were running through his mind. What if she had ingested his tablets? That girl had the curiosity of a cat and did not know when to stop. Zero was mildly aware that she had begun to become suspicious of the Night Class. He wasn't stupid. He saw that determined look in her eyes. Zero shook his head. No, as much as he wanted to blame her, it was his fault. He had been careless. He would not let her pay for his mistake. She was just an ignorant, innocent human.

Zero stopped in front of the last door by the window, carefully pressing his ear to the door. Odd, he thought, he couldn't hear any sounds of sleeping people. Another sudden rush of fear had him breaking the door open. Empty. The room was completely empty. There was no sign of Willow Sakai or Mira Petrov. There was an open window and two messy epmty beds. Zero scanned the room, hoping that if he did so, the two girls would magically appear back in their beds. Nope. He slammed his fist against the door frame and let out a snarl. That girl wouldn't have been stupid enough to to tell friend, would she?

Mira Petrov, Zero mulled the Russian girl's name over in his head. She was currently under investigation by the vampire association (Black Knights) along with Aihara Kazuma and Souen Siren for having intentions of harming the vampire princess under the authority of Kuran Rido. Things could become very complicated if that Willow girl accidently became involved whether as an innocent bystander or a pawn in a deadly game of chess. That was why he had to find her. To prevent her from harm and or death. If things became too serious, her life could be at stake.

Zero walked over to Willow's bed and inhaled her scent- she smelled like apples. He shook his head, that was not the point. A noise from behind, had Zero whipping the bloody rose out. An amused Kira was met at point blank. Zero growled, obviously irritated at his partner's sudden and uncalled for appearance.

"So this is where you were?" Kira mused.

"Hn." Zero said, slowly placing his weapon back inside his jacket. He tried to walk past the raven haired man, but Kira latched an iron grip on his arm.

"I don't see why you care so much about finding that ugly, flat chested girl." he said with a cheery smile plastered on his face "If worse comes to worse, we will just erase her memories."

It's not that he cared about her. It's just that somehow, Zero doubted that it would be that easy. Willow wasn't like the other fickle girls at the academy. She had charisma and spirit and an annoying never give up attitude, he could see that in her. Why he knew that, he didn't know. If Willow did end up finding out...well he'd think of something when they got to that point. Zero gave Kira a cold glare and ripped his arm free from Kira's grasp.

Zero returned to the main area of the dorms and jumped down from to the first level. He sniffed the air, trying to locate her apple-ish scent. Nothing. There were too many scents for him to be able to distinguish between. He'd have to just try guessing. There was a place that nobody really knew about in the academy. Knowing her typical luck of being in places that she really shouldn't be in, Zero decided he'd head to the 'out of order' library, hidden deep within the academy. Zero walked behind the statue of the goddess Artemis and down a narrow hallway. The reason no one knew of the academy's library was because the statue was so big that no one could see the doorway it stood in front of.

Willow

Sleep, something that I desperately wanted to do. You know, I haven't been able to sleep because every time I close my eyes, that creep Kira keeps popping up in my face. His smile is extremely disturbing and makes me want to hit him. Anyways that's not why I can't sleep tonight. I can't sleep because I think I've just gotten one step closer to finding out this academy's secret.

I took something of Zero's! Now before you get all antsy and anal over this, let me just say that I didn't steal it. It fell out of his pocket and I just wasn't nice enough to point out that he dropped it. Okay so let me rephrase: I found something of Zero's!

Because I was so fidgety and noisy, Mira promptly kicked me and locked me out of our room. She told if to come back when I quieted down. She was so mean, but that's Mira for you. You don't want to piss that Russian girl off, she'll bite you, literally. So after being so rudely kicked out of my room, I didn't know what to do. I had promised the Chairman that I wouldn't wander around outside- so that was out. Kyo would slam the door in my face if I knocked on his door. I didn't know anybody else that well to ask if I could stay in their room. So that left...the library.

I recently stumbled upon this amazing Victorian styled library. It's a funny story how. You see after coming back from a long day of shopping for dresses, Sakura told me that Ryuzaki-sensei was looking for me. So I started running around like a headless chicken, trying to think of a place that she'd never find me. I bumped into this raven haired woman (who looked unfamiliar) and she told me of the library hidden behind the statue of the goddess Artemis. And so that is how I discovered the deserted library.

I quietly snuck down the stairs, jumping the last few. I skipped across to the statue and then climbed over the base of it, into the narrow corridor. It's a pretty long walk from the statue to the library. When I reached the entrance, the door was slightly a jar. Should I go in? I asked myself. I shrugged, it couldn't hurt me, right? I cautiously opened the door and poked my head inside.

"Konbanwa, Sakai-chan! Isn't it a little late to be wandering around?"

I let out a squeak and nearly fell over. At last second, I was able to balance myself by catching on to the librarian's counter. I felt stupid, being surprised. I mean, I knew someone was inside. Lifting my head up, I spotted Ichijo sitting comfortable in the reading; a pile of books stacked messily on the coffee table. He smiled and beckoned me over. Like an obedient puppy, I trotted over. It's not like I could've said no. I was a bit annoyed though. I had come here to pondering on my findings, not chit chat with a member of the Night Class.

Ichijo indicated that I should sit down right next to him. I tried to politely decline, but it was no use and I ended up having to sit right next to him. Although I did my best to try and keep as much space between the two of us.

"So I see you know about this place to." Ichijo said. "Would you like some tea?"

What is it with people and tea!?

"Okay." I said, ignoring the fact that I really dislike drinking tea. Returning to his first comment I replied "Yeah, I found it by accident."

"Accident?" he echoed softly to himself while pouring hot tea into two white cups. He handed me one of the cups and said "Did you know there are no such thing as accidents? Everything happens for a reason."

I nodded my head, unsure of what to say. Ichijo sounded like he was foreshadowing something, what with the way he was talking. A sudden thought struck me as I pressed the teacup up against my lips. Why did Ichijo have two tea cups?

"Senpai," I said slowly "Were you expecting someone?"

"Eh?" he titled his head to the side "What would make you think something like that?"

I shrugged, trying to act cool "I don't know." Way to play it cool Willow, I scolded myself.

Ichijo gave me a warm smile "You're a bright girl. Yes, someone is coming."

I stood up "Oh, sorry. I'll leave now." Yes, please let me leave! I wanted to check out Zero's belonging. I did not want to sit around and drink tea and talk all mystical-ish. Sadly, Ichijo told me to sit down. He chuckled "You don't have to leave. In fact, why don't you stay?" In other words, Ichijo was saying: You're staying, you don't have a choice.

I reluctantly sat down, picking up my tea and taking another sip. Maybe, if I drank all my tea, Ichijo would let me leave. I stared down at the carpeted floor as I drank my tea. The two of us sat in awkward silence. Well it was awkward for me. Ichijo was humming happily to himself. I heard the door open and both of us turned our heads.

"Kaname-sama!" Ichijo exclaimed happily.

My jaw dropped. Oh my god. Now I really wanted to leave.

"Ara." the president of the Night Class exclaimed softly "It seems we have a guest."

This was library not his house, I thought with annoyance. I set my empty cup down with the intentions of leaving.

"Konbanwa, Sakai-san."

Why did the Night Class know my name? I bowed my head, but never broke eye contact with him. Ichijo poured more tea into my cup. Dammit. I scowled, sitting back down. The black haired man laughed, which made me scowl even harder. I watched him as he took his seat adjacent to Ichijo and neatly laced his fingers together and crossed his legs.

"Tea? Kaname-sama." Ichijo inquired, already picking up the tea pot and pouring it into another tea cup.

Jesus, how many tea cups did this person have!? I thought with amusement. I noticed the corner of Kuran's lips turn slightly upward. Did he just...? I furrowed my brows, but then shook my head. No, there's no way he could have...but maybe? I must have imagined it, I told myself firmly. I quietly sipped my tea, ignoring the fact that the hot liquid was burning the inside of my mouth. I'd to anything, not to talk.

"You should be careful, Sakai-san." Kaname said "You might burn yourself."

Okay is he reading my mind!? I tried my best to keep a calm composure as I inwardly began freaking out. I did not like the situation I found myself in. Two of the most aloof member of the Night Class versus me. Not good.

"He's coming." I caught Kaname mutter. Ichijo nodded his head and both males had their eyes set on the doors. I too ripped my gaze off of the president, interested to see who they were waiting for. I could hear the sound of hurried footsteps. Who was it?

Zero

He came to an abrupt halt as he approached the entrance to the library. The door was open slightly. He frowned, but pushed it open anyways.

"Konbanwa, Kiryuu-kun."

He whipped around to see Willow seated next to two members of the Night Class. What the hell was she doing? he thought angrily. Although it was fairly obvious that the girl was extremely comfortable. Her posture was rigid, her hands were clenched tightly around a tea cup and her eyes were wide and alert. He coolly, walked over, his eyes only set on her. She returned his gaze with equal iciness.

"Kuran-senpai, Ichijo-senpai." Zero said curtly, not looking at either of them, but instead at the tea pot.

"Tea, Kiryuu-kun?" Ichijo asked, holding up the tea pot.

"Hn." he replied. Ignoring the two males, he grabbed Willow and pulled her up. She seemed startled at first, but didn't protest as he dragged her away from the vampires.

"Arigato senpai." she said, before he pulled her out of the library. Zero made sure they were far out of hearing distance before he spoke. '

"Are you hurt?" he asked, staring straight into her brown eyes.

"No." she replied, yanking her hand out of his.

Zero let out a sigh of relief. Remembering why he had gone searching for the girl in the first place, he growled "Return my medicine back to me, now."

She looked at him, blinked and said "No."

Yes I actually made it past twenty thousand words. This is good because I've got this weird curse of giving up on a story just before 20K so be happy. This story is still going and it's past 20K ^^

Okay, wow it's been a long time since I updated. Sorry about that. I'm trying juggle two other stories besides this one. Anyways, so I guess you're going to have to wait one more chapter before the dance. I know I said Willow would ask him in this one, but I just thought of something else to add to the plot. Don't worry, it'll be interesting. I'm going to see if I can incorporate my idea into the next chapter. It'll definitely add spice to the plot line. Okay I wouldn't call Zero's behavior like fluffiness/or love towards Willow, at least not the stuff in the beginning. He would think that if it had been any student. I was trying to write from a perspective, don't know if I did it right. If you check my profile, I give updates of the situation of stories. I just finished my midterms. Yay

Hope you enjoyed ^^

Thanks:

Jezebellix- Your review made me really happy ^^ Glad it's refreshing.

Sayonara Yasashii Akumu- Aww that's okay, you read it in the end anyways. Hope you liked this chapter too :)

A Naiad's Heart- Thanks. It's good to know that the characters are in character lol. I worry a lot about that.

TESKATLIPOKA- When I was stuck about what to write for this chapter, your review gave me inspiration on how to begin this chapter. I had totally forgotten about Yori. Sorry if it wasn't clear, Cherry is a student. Artemis is a teacher. Kira is a student. Artemis is the leader of the trio. I'll think about adding a little bit of YoriXZero but it will be unrequited one sided love. I kind of don't remember if I wrote a reply to you...if I did...oh well you get two lol.

04/11/10

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