I'm really really sorry that I only update now. It was a really stressful time. My dog died and I had a lot of personal problems. But I hope that they are over now.
I hope that you enjoy this chapter!

Chapter 7 Welcome and Explanation

Cross looked cheerfully at me and said "Welcome to Cross Academy".
I looked at him with wide eyes and shook my head in disbelieve.
'He acts as if nothing happened!", I chuckled lightly to myself, totally stunned by his attitude.
"Thanks, headmaster", I answered after I stopped laughing.
He just beamed at me and made a sign that we should follow him.
Only now did I notice that Zero and Yuki were still here. Yuki looked totally confused, but I can guess that she had every right. Heck I would be too confused after this.
Zero only scowled and followed after the headmaster, but he threw me a look that said 'You will better have an explanation for all this' as he passed me.

With no other choice but to follow them I sighed and went after them.
As I walked I tried not to think about what happened or Kaname but my brain seems to have another idea.
It seems like it doesn't want me to distract myself. I saw my brothers face as he looked down at me, as he was angry with me, when we were happy and he could show his true feelings without worry, when he cried and when he turned around and left me behind.
It broke my heart and I could do nothing all I could do now is to remain strong.
But I'm scared…he protected me today. He surely wants an explanation and I don't know what to say or how I will react when I finally meet him face to face without any interruption.
How will he react? Did he know about my situation all along and when yes, is he disgusted with me? Or why didn't he check up on me?
All these questions that I so carefully forced into the back of my mind came crashing down on me.
After everything I went through I still want to believe that my brother didn't know about it.
And I never want him to find out.

"…Shin?...SHIN!"
My head shot up and I came face to face with Yuki as she waved her hand in front of my face.
Confused I looked first at her then behind her.
It seems like we arrived at the chairman's house without me realizing it.
Zero and the chairman were nowhere to be found.
I looked at Yuki questioning and said "Yes?"

She took her hand away and sighed.
"I tried to get your attention for 5 minutes now. The chairman and Zero are already inside. Come on!", with that she took my hand and pulled me after her.

Amused and a bit embarrassed I followed her.
She pulled me into the house and made her way to the dining room where Zero was waiting for us.
Yuki let go of me and went to sit beside him.
I stood unsure in the entrance way until Zero sighed exasperated and told me to sit down.
So I walked the table and sat across from them.

It followed an awkward silence in which no one knew what to say.
I could feel Zeros intense gaze on me and I tried very hard to ignore it.
Yuki just sat there and stared at us unable to say anything.
After some minutes, what felt like hours, Cross decided to join us.
He came into the room with a teapot and four cups in his hand.
He sat down beside me then he poured some tea in every cup and put it in front of each.

I took a sip of my cup and found myself relaxing.

"Ok, I'm sure you two have a lot of questions but please try to refrain from interrupting me.", Cross said sternly while he looked at Zero and Yuki with a serious expression.
The two of them threw each other an interested gaze before turning to cross and nodded.
Satisfied by their confirmation Cross began to tell the story „It all began with the birth of a boy who was named Shin."
He told them my story how I was born and that it was decided that I would marry my brother, how it came that my parents were murdered by their own brother and how Kaname left me with a "nice" couple that looked after me for twelve years.

As he ended Zero and Yuki looked at me in complete disbelieve.
They all knew that something wasn't right and that I kept something from them.
But I just sat there and made no move to answer their unasked questions.
After they realized that I wouldn't say anything they gave up and drank their teas.

"So you are Kurans brother and fiancé." Stated Zero after some time.
I looked at him and saw that he didn't know what to think about that.
I could imagine that it would be hard to grasp for someone who wasn't raised as a pureblood.
I nodded and said:" Yes, it was decided right after my birth that I would marry Kaname."

Zero just hummed and looked at his cup.
I knew that he needed some time to think about this so I looked at Yuki.
She looked a bit nervous as if unsure what to think and what to say.
"Yuki are you alright? You can ask me what you want. I won't be mad." I told her truthfully.

Her head shot up and she looked at me.
"Ok…I know Kaname-sempai since I was little and he never said anything about being…..engaged…", she said unsure.
That hurt. He didn't even tell her about me. Did I mean so little to him?
It hurt really much to think that I was not even worth to be mentioned.
My eyes stung at that thought but I refused to let any tears escape.
I cleared my throat and told her:"I think he didn't tell you because we are no longer engaged."
All eyes were on me instantly.
Zeros gaze was calculating, Yuki looked sympatric and a bit hopeful? and Cross looked sad.

"What do you mean you are not engaged anymore?" asked Zero confused.
I sighed and said:"I meant what I said. My brother decided that he didn't want me."
Zero looked taken aback and looked at me in complete disbelieve.
"He decided what?! How could that bastard do that?"
The hopeful look vanished from Yukis eyes as she saw the sad and anguished look in my eyes.
To my confusion she stood up and walked around the table.
My eyes widened as she stood in front of me with tears shining in her eyes and she suddenly threw her arms around me and hugged me.

I was totally stunned. My sister who I despised for stealing away my brother was comforting me and crying for me.
It seems like I underestimated her again.
'Maybe it's time to let go of my grudge and embrace her.' I thought.
My eyes softened and I slowly put my arms around her pulled her tight against me.
All the while she was clinging to me and crying at my shoulder.
It was a nice feeling to have someone who seems to care for me.
Over her head I met Zeros gaze. He looked slightly jealous but understanding.
I nodded at him and smiled slightly.
It was possible I just found someone who understands what I've been through.
I felt like some lurge burden was lifted from my shoulders as I sat there with Yuki in my lap and Zero and the chairman just sitting there and watching us with soft eyes.
Yes I think I just found a place where I could be happy.

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