XxMy Black RosexX

XxDreamxX

"Your not coming to class?" Shiki paused in putting on his coat, turning to see Rima leaning against the door frame.

Two days had passed since then with no results. While everyone was worried about the idea of someone in the Day Class knowing their secret Rima pushed the thought to the back of her mind though Shiki knew she was just trying to keep composure.

"Him and Aidou have to go hunt a Level E in town," Ichijo, who was sitting on his bed, said, making her frown.

"There've been more and more showing up," She said. "It can't be a good sign."

"Your right Rima," Kaname had come up from behind her. "That's why I want Shiki and Aidou to look into it."

"I don't think that's smart." Rima said.

"I agree, I don't want to slap him if he breaks down." Shiki said.

"Shiki, be nice," Ichijo said disapprovingly.

"Aidou's one of our smartest Nobles so it can't be helped," Kaname said before walking down the hall.

"Aidou quit hunting Level E's after Kisaragi Fuuka," Rima said quietly. "He hasn't talked about it, not even to the Dorm President or Akatsuki."

"Well, like Kaname said it can't be helped," Ichijo sighed, turning to start walking down the hall. "Let's go, Shiki needs to leave and we need to get to class."

Even though he said that, Rima made no move to leave. She was still leaning against the door frame, only this time she was looking at the floor instead of Shiki.

"Rima," Shiki said softly.

She didn't say anything.

"Rima, look at me."

She shook her head.

Sighing, Shiki walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her petite figure while she rested her head on his chest.

"No more than two hours at most." he whispered. "I promise. And Ichijo-San and the others will be here too."

"It's stupid." Rima whispered. "I'm seventeen and it still bothers me. It's been ten years, I've stopped thinking about it and yet when you leave I just-" Before she could go on he pressed his lips against her, cutting her off. Her eyes widened slightly before closing.

When they came downstairs only Ruka and Aidou were there. Aidou was sitting on the couch while Ruka was standing by the door, looking impatient.

"There you are, let's go, the others are waiting outside," She said.

"We weren't that long," Rima muttered, but followed her all the same. She paused in the door way, taking a rectangular box out of her pocket. Throwing it over her shoulder she said, "Good luck." and shut the door.

"Your cheeks are a bit red," Ruka giggled.

"Shut up." Rima muttered as the gate opened.

"H-Hello Rima-San," a voice said. It was that Human, Kaien. Rima glanced at him but otherwise ignored him.

"Who was that?" Ruka asked, curious.

"Just a Day Class student."

"Was he the one who gave you those chocolates?"

Rima nodded.

"For a human he is kinda cute," Ruka admitted. "But Shiki is better." She gave her a teasing look. Rima just glared.

"…Tablets have been progressing more and more, compared to when we first developed them." The teacher said. "They are stronger, holding back Bloodlust better, and almost no unless you take them in large portions…"

My eyelids were getting heavy, making it difficult to concentrate. Why were we talking about Blood Tablets right now again?…oh yeah, someone had asked how the development started or something like that…

I closed my eyes, drowning out the voice, relaxing…

My eyes widened.

I was still kneeling there, starring at my hands, which were covered in dust and blood.

No…no…no I don't want to remember! I don't want to remember!

"I DON'T WANT TO SEE THIS!" I yelled, shutting my wanting to stop the tears. I want to forget, it's my fault, I don't want to remember-

"Then let me help you forget," arms wrapped around me. I didn't know the voice. I felt paralysed. I couldn't move. I struggled, sending electricity through my body to get the person to let go of me.

"That doesn't work on me Rima," the strange person said. I froze even more when I him lick my neck, and something sharp scrape my skin.

Fangs.

"NO-"

Rima's eyes snapped open as she flew back in seat, gasping for breath.

"Rima, what's wrong?" Ichijo wasby her side in an instant. She didn't say anything.

He went to put his hand on her shoulder, only to draw it back quickly as an electric current flashed across her body.

"I…I need to lay down," Rima said quietly. She got up and left, ignoring everyone's concerned looks.

Rima POV

I sighed, opening the door to the Moon Dorms. I finally was able to control the electricity that kept surrounding me. My emotions must have made it go haywire like that.

"Touya-San?" I looked up, seeing Usagi about to leave. "What's wrong? Why are you back early?"

"I'm not feeling good, so I left," I said, wondering why he was still here.

As though reading my mind he said, "I slept in so I'm just leaving now. I hope you feel better."

I didn't say anything. My head was starting to hurt. When I got to my room I changed into my night gown before taking the Blood Tablets out of my purse. I swallowed five of them, hoping it would help my headache.

I fell backwards onto my bed, starring at the ceiling. I'd be lying if I didn't feel scared from that dream. It's been years since I last had a nightmare like that and the first time I've fallen asleep in class.

I pulled at the small chain around my neck to look at the ring. Shiki…

I looked at the clock. Ten O'clock. Shiki should've been back by now. What was taking him so long?

I rolled over, ignoring the tight feeling in my chest.

xXxXxXx

What felt like seconds later my eyes open as I felt a presence beside me.

"Sorry I'm late," he said quietly. "We found two more Level E's. there seems to be a coven of them just outside of town."

My eyes automatically flickered to Ruka's bed but it didn't look like she was there.

"She's staying in Akatsuki's room while Aidou stays in mine and Ichijo's." He explained.

"I'm surprised he was okay with that," I said. Ichijo always was one to follow rules as best he could. Hard to believe he would agree to a roommate swap like this.

"He said since you weren't feeling good he'd let it slide," I felt his hand move my hair from my face. "How do you feel?"

I told him I was feeling better but I don't think he believed me. I probably should've told him about the dream but something inside me told me not to.

Too bad it wasn't till later I really wished I had.

XxI'll save you, for my love is true