I have finally updated. I am sorry it took so long. I have never received 11 reviews for a single chapter. Thank you. I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as the last one.

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Chapter 2: Ero Ero Zero and Kaito the Bully

He couldn't focus on any class lectures today. He had slept soundly last night because his nap had been interrupted yesterday during class. This morning when Zero was greeted by Yori everything was okay. She gave a small smile as she told him she was sore today from yesterday's exercise. She had stretched her arms and back when she woke up feeling her body's protest. She patted his arm and said, "You don't feel sore, right?"

Zero was reminded of yesterday's detention by her words. Unbidden ideas swirled in his head. His eyes roved Yori's slender legs, settling on her skirt that hid her thighs. He raised his head feeling her hand touch him, her words reaching his brain. I might if it was a hip thrust exercise with you over or under me, he thought. He watched her walk into the classroom. Once again his eyes traveled over her long legs. After that brief, casual greeting Zero's focus was Yori. He stared at her all day long, but didn't speak to her since morning. When she turned to look at him Zero pretended to be listening to the teachers and not watching her. He acted like he didn't see how her lips curved into a content smile.

She had noticed that Zero was wide awake today. Yori was glad. Perhaps Mr. Takamiya's detention exercise had helped to invigorate him and clear his mind. She took notes and stayed attentive in class. The only teacher that was toughest was Mr. Takamiya. He narrowed in on any detail, or action which he found inappropriate from students. Her first detention was the day before. It was known that if a student disrupted his classroom from then on he viewed them negatively. For that reason during class and whenever he was around on campus everyone was careful to stay out of trouble. Once today was over she hoped Zero and herself would not get into trouble with him. Unfortunately, she was surprised to see Mr. Takamiya stopped mid lecture to call on Zero.

The roles were reversed today Kaito noted. Yori was facing forward and taking notes. However, Zero seemed to find Yori quite fascinating he only eyed her. Irked, he asked him to face the board. He did briefly before he put his head down on his left arm. Zero picked up a pencil to scribble in his notebook. At the angle his head was rested it was obvious he continued to ogle Yori. His silver hair fell over his eyes shielding them from view. Setting down his book he walked to his desk, pulling open a drawer. He hastily rummaged through its contents. Finding the sought item he shut closed the drawer.

Approaching Zero's desk he stood over him, staring long and hard. Kaito grew weary of waiting for Zero to look up, so he grabbed a handful of his hair. He neatly pulled Zero's obstructive forelock into a rubber band. The hair now stood up, falling sideways. Pineapple head was the best description. Zero glared at him, angry. Several students chuckled at the sight. "Your eyes should be on the board, Kiryu," he said. "Final warning; Next time I'll add a pink bow."

Kaito knew two things about Zero in regards to his agenda. It also partly applied to the other students. The first was that a regular method of discipline was too easy and didn't work on Zero. Exercises were not enough. Some of the other students, especially the boys, were unfazed. There were girls that didn't mind it either; his fanatics. The second, he didn't want the students to think he used soft discipline, and then they would continue to misbehave expecting simply detention. That was why he never let anyone get away with breaking his rules and trying to be smart, or funny in his presence.

There was one exception to his punishment. If she made a mistake she had to receive similar treatment. Otherwise he'd be unfair. However, she usually didn't do anything that warranted punishment. The difference was he wanted to find reasons to give her detention. For a while he had become aware of his affections for Yori. She stood out among her peers and he found himself observing her.

Of course, Zero had a place in his heart. He'd be loath to admit it, but he did. Any chance at annoying, messing, teasing, taunting and all other manner of causing Zero discomfort made Kaito happy. This afternoon in class he had a wicked notion for detention. It implicated Yori. However, this was inspired and meant for Zero. Looking at the clock on the wall, he headed for yesterday's location.

Mr. Takamiya was late meeting up with her and Zero. His deliberation in showing up caused Yori a bit of nervousness. She was not sure why except it could not be good news for such a strict person in regards to promptness. (Rule #4: Never be late to his class.) She began to think that she worried for naught when she saw him walking toward them, then she saw he carried something in his left arm. Some sort of clothes, she guessed by the hangers. Stopping in front of them, he said, "You will be running today."

Already there was proof for her earlier concern. At best, Yori was an okay runner. During P. E. on days when the class ran laps she managed to get a passing grade. Compared to Zero her effort appeared mediocre. "First, you have to stretch. I wouldn't want my students to pull a muscle."

Without a word Zero stretched his legs, so Yori copied him. She winced when a certain stretch increased the soreness of her stomach and legs. Proceeding to bend over to touch her toes hurt from the prior day's squats. Peeking in Zero's direction she caught him staring at her. "It hurts a bit, but it feels good too," she told him.

He sighed thinking, there is something else we could do that can make you feel like that, too. Anything Yori said to him today managed to be misconstrued in his perverted mind. Kaito spoke, getting his attention. Zero raised an eyebrow perceiving a gleam in his eyes. "Before running you must change into these outfits," he said, handing them the covered clothes.

His eyes widened in shock, taking a look at the outfit. There was no possibility of him wearing that awful piece of garment. "I won't wear it," he said through clenched teeth.

"You have to wear one," Kaito said.

Yori showed Zero her outfit, shyly blushing. She had what looked like a dog costume. For the most part he figured he'd frighten people. He gave Yori his 'costume' and took the one she held. Once he put it on there was one detail he missed. It had a flower sewed near his right dog ear. He grudgingly ignored its presence. The sooner he got to running the sooner he'd get to take the costume off.

In contrast, Yori felt shy in her pink bunny costume. She understood why Zero had switched with her. Despite the prominent scowl on Zero's face she thought he looked very cute. Standing next to him awkwardly Mr. Takamiya explained: he put up red markers on the path they were going to run. They had to run 10 laps then they were done. Their time limit was one hour. She appreciated that.

Side by side Zero and Yori ran. She knew he was capable of leaving her behind and finishing quickly. By her third lap she was sweating so much she was sure her clothes were soaked. The bad thing about wearing a bunny costume: it insulated body heat. At least, the bunny costume she wore did. She persisted past the discomfort, the ache in her side. Reaching the end of her 10th lap Yori let herself fall to the floor on her way to the dorms.

Again, Zero was at her side concerned. She assured him she was fine. It wasn't the best location, but she still had her uniform on under the costume, she unzipped the front to slip her upper body out of it. The sun was setting. Still there was plenty of light for him to see her shirt was transparent, he gulped leaning over her. He was tempted to do one of the many things he had imagined doing to her the whole day. "Water," she breathed out close to his face.

"What?" he asked startled.

"It would be nice to have water right now," Yori said. He nodded silently. Standing swiftly he went to get her bottled water. His face felt hot, he was glad to get away from Yori's sight. What was I just about to do, he thought. More troubling was the ache in his chest.

Let me know how you liked it. I was thinking of changing the title of this fan fiction, but decided against it. There seem to be a lot of Zero fans and a few Kaito fans.