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...Chapter 3...
Rain was pattering against the windows and the moon was hidden from sight by heavy storm clouds. As per usual, Aido was daydreaming and Ichijo was overly enthusiastic about class. Rima and Shiki were sitting in the back looking extremely bored and Kaname was brooding near the window. Glancing out of the corner of his eye, Kain watched as Ruka impatiently tapped her pencil against her textbook. Her pale face looked drawn and he wondered if she was sleeping well. As the class dragged on, Kain continued to keep a subtle watch over Ruka.
Finally the instructor dismissed them, and the Night Class rose to follow Kaname back to the dorms. Kain gathered up his things and waited to leave with Aido and Ruka. Coming to the door of the classroom, Kain shrugged off his uniform jacket and silently offered it to Ruka. As she took it, Aido began to complain about how boring class had been and why didn't Kain ever do anything nice for him?
"What about me?" he pouted, "Are you going to let my devastating good looks suffer in the cold and wet? My fan girls need to see me at my best!"
"Are you saying you want to be treated like a lady too, Hanabusa?" Kain deadpanned as they stepped out into the rain. Ruka quickly slipped her arms through the sleeves of Kain's jacket while he held the door for her. As Aido blustered about being manly, Kain had to fight down a feeling of triumph over seeing Ruka wearing something of his.
As there were no Day Class students around, the three vampires moved at their natural speed to reach the dorms. Ruka handed Kain's jacket back with a murmured thank you and went to join Rima on her way to their room. Kain and Aido ascended the stairs to their room as well.
As Aido carried on about his fan girls becoming more obsessed by the day and about the prefect, Yuki's, friend, Kain noticed the rain beginning to pour down harder than before. Suddenly, a sound outside the window caught his eye. Crossing the room to peer out the window, Kain spotted a small figure slip through the dorm's heavy front door. Mumbling something about only being a moment, Kain grabbed a jacket and slipped out of the room.
"Hey!" Aido protested as the door slammed shut just as he got the most important part of his ranting.
Outside, Kain tucked his head down against the rain and headed in the direction he thought Ruka had been moving. Soon enough he found her sitting on a bench with her eyes closed.
"Ruka," Kain whispered as he stood before her.
She opened her eyes and looked up at him confusedly.
"It's beginning to rain harder, you would be warmer inside," he said as he wrapped his now damp jacket around her shoulders. Ruka shook her head, uncaring of the water streaming down her hair and clothes.
"I will be fine, thank you Akatsuki" she merely closed her eyes again and seemed to be waiting for him to leave. Shaking his head, Kain sat beside her.
"What are you doing?" Ruka asked, surprised.
"Sitting with you until you agree to go inside," he answered, not looking at her. Ruka shifted a bit uncomfortably when she realized he was serious. They sat together for a while until Kain noticed that the light in the room he shared with Aido was no loAnger shining through the window.
"It is getting late, the door is going to be locked soon," Kain mentioned causally, but Ruka made no reply. Taking matters into his own hands, Kain quickly stood. Ruka glanced up at him in shock as he leaned down and swept her into his arms.
"Akatsuki!"
"You need to take a warm shower and get some sleep," Kain stated a fact and swiftly carried her into the now deserted lounge of the dorm. He set her down and guided her up the stairs to her room.
"Rima is at a shoot with Shiki again," Ruka murmured, blushing still. Kain nodded his head and opened the door for her.
"Good night Ruka," He whispered as he quickly brushed a soft kiss against her forehead. Turning, Kain left her at the door and went into his own room.
...End Chapter...
Author's Note: What do you think? He was being bold! Haha, don't forget to review because your reviews will keep me writing!