Ok so, I changed the name of my story. Well actually I added to it. I wanted to keep the Burning Roses theme since it sounds cool but added the heart part to enhance the feel of Yuuki's heartbreak and frustration. I will rewrite the summary later when some ideas come.

Note To Readers: I got a comment from someone asking if Yuuki was a human or a vampire. Well, Yuuki is a human and will remain a human from the entire story. I like Yuuki as a vampire but it doesn't really fit into the story line. Hope this helps.

Chapter

7

Fire!

Fire!

I don't know where it came from or who said it, but it triggered a nerve inside me. I sat straight up and sniffed the air for smoke. When I didn't smell anything I put my slippers on and made a bee-line to the door. I stepped out and saw Zero chasing after Headmaster.

"What the hell is going on?" Zero asked; the muscles on his unclothed back flexed as he spoke.

"Fire!" he yelled. "There's been a fire in the south wing of the school."

"Did someone put it out?"

His voice was calmer now. "Yes. A couple Night Class students did, but the garden and the equipment shed in the back of the school was completely burned to a crisp. We might have to close that part off until it's cleaned up."

At that moment my ears stop working, my vision blurred, and my brain shut down. I'm sure Zero said something to Headmaster but I couldn't make it out. I couldn't make anything out.

I rushed back into my room and started searching through all the covers and drawers. That's when I saw it; a box of matches; laying alone on the floor next to the bed.

My knees began to wobble underneath me and I collapsed onto the cool wooden floor. I picked up the matches with shaky hands and clutched them to my charred night gown.

"I did it," I thought. "I was the one who started the fire."

Sometime last night I went to the garden and set that fire. There was no denying it. All the pieces were there and they stuck together like glue.

I don't understand how I could've done it though. I've been taking my medicine and keeping my mind off of Kaname. That is, until all that stuff with the Level E apocalypse happened. Then I started thinking about Kaname. But why did I burn down the garden? Was it because I saw all those roses at the Moon Dorm?

I guess I'm not getting better like I thought I was.

"You set that fire?" The confusion in Headmaster's voice made my heart ache.

I bowed my Head to him. "I am very sorry Headmaster."

"I don't believe this."

I pulled the matches out of my blazer pocket and held them out to him. "I found these by my bed this morning."

"But that doesn't mean_"

"And my gown and slippers I wore last night were burnt."

He was quiet for a long while and I continued to bow my head. The longer the silence was, the worst I felt about what I did. I know that I had no control over myself but still, I did cause that fire.

"Yuuki," he finally spoke. "Please, raise your head." He paused for a quick second while I got myself together. "Tamaki told me earlier that he informed you and Zero about the pre Level E apocalypse situation."

He moved from around his desk and stood in front of me. "When put under extreme and or sudden stress it could cause the medicine to neutralize if it is not strong enough. That is most likely the reason why you were sleepwalking last night. You are not at fault here, Yuuki."

He put of hand on my shoulder. "Hand over those matches and go to class. I'll write you a pass. Don't worry about a thing. I'll take care of everything. I am the Headmaster after all."

I accepted the pass and bowed one last time. "Thank you."

"I will do anything for my precious daughter."

I would usually reject his doting parent statements, but this time I gave him a kind smile. I needed some sense of security. Headmaster said he had everything under control and I believe him wholeheartedly.

I went back to class even though I really didn't want to. I tried my best to ignore the whispers and gawking eyes the whole day. Apparently there were rumors that Zero set the fire and that I was an accomplice. I don't know how that theory came to be, but word travels fast in a boarding school.

When school was finally over I went straight to the back of the school to check out the damage. It was worst than I expected. The roses and the brick vessel that supported them were completely charred and intangible. The shed a few yards away was now a pile of black debris. I bypassed the neon danger tape and slid the deterioratingdoor open. Everything inside was burnt and the roof was caving in.

As I was about to go in I heard a voice behind me. "I wouldn't go in there if I were you." Zero's shadow appeared behind me. "Something could fall on you."

I took a step back and exhaled. "I can't believe I did this."

He came up and patted my head. "There's no good in blaming yourself. It'll just stress you out and cause more problems."

I rested my head against his body. "You sound like Headmaster."

"That's because he told me to say that to you."

I looked up at him. "What?"

"If I told you what I really wanted to say I'll just make things worse."

"And what is it that you really wanted to say to me?" I asked raising my eye brows.

He didn't respond.

"C'mon Zero just tell me."

He turned his head away from me.

"Zero!" I stepped back and glared at him.

He was silent for a long while as if he was thinking about what he should do. Then he finally spoke. "What I really wanted to say is why in the hell would you set a garden on fire?"

"I was sleepwalking. I had no control over what I was doing."

"You say that yet I don't believe you."

My eye brows pulled together. "What do you mean you don't believe me?"

"People just don't go around setting stuff on fire, Yuuki. Every time you sleepwalked you had a purpose for doing it. And I want to know the real reason why you did this."

"The real reason?" I was even more confused now.

"Why did you burn the garden down? Was it because you were overwhelmed with the Level E thing or is it something else?"

Suddenly, my confession fading away and I felt the urge to protect myself. "Are you calling me a lair?"

"I'm not calling you anything. I think you're not telling me the whole truth."

"Is that so," I snapped. "Well, what do you think the real reason for my sleepwalking is, sense you're so smart?

His eyes narrowed with anger. "I think you're still in love with Kaname Kuran."

I opened my mouth to defend myself but I was at a loss for words.

"Explain this: Why did you set the garden on fire the same night you saw those flowers at the Moon Dorm?"

"It was a coincidence!"

"Were all those other times a coincidence too?"

I struggled to keep my resolve. "Y-Yes…"

"Your little facade isn't fooling anyone, Yuuki. You hated being reminded of how much you actually love Kaname. That's why you wanted to get rid of all the evidence possible."

"That's not true!"

"Stop lying to yourself! I know you love him. You don't have to hide it anymore."

Stop lying to yourself! His words echoed through my head. I wasn't lying to myself; I was only lying to him. I knew that Kaname and the roses had something to do with the fire. In fact, they had everything to do with the fire.

Even though the truth was crystal clear in my head I couldn't say it out loud. I guess it doesn't matter now since the cat is out of the bag. But how do I explain it? How do I explain that I love both Zero and Kaname? How do I explain that my heart burns every time I think of either one of them?

My chest felt tight and my throat began to close up. If I didn't get out here soon I would breakout into a tear fit.

"I'm sorry."

I bowed my head as low as it could go and ran off towards the Sun Dorm.

"What is wrong with me?" I think to myself. I spent the last two months heart-broken over Kaname and desperately searched for a way out and when I finally do I freeze up and start having second thoughts. All Zero every done in the 4 years I've known him was be there for me. But Kaname…he saved me once when I was 6 and then he distanced himself as we got older. I can't imagine Zero doing that. Or I couldn't until now.

A feeling of guilt washed over me as I walked up the stairs to the second floor. Was I just using Zero to cope with the fact that I still love Kaname? I mean, I still love Zero with all my heart and I don't regret ever having a relationship with him but was it only a distraction to me? I remembered the night when I burned the roses. Zero chewed me out about my feelings for Kaname and I told him that he wasn't a distraction. Was a lying without even knowing it? Or did I know but managed ignored it? I suddenly felt dirty. Zero wanted to be with me because he loved me and no one else but I wanted to be with him to prove that I didn't love anyone else even though I do. I wouldn't blame him if he hated me. I actually hate myself right now.

I opened the door to my dorm room and found it empty. Saiyori must be out with friends, living a normal life, while I'm stressed out about Level Es taking over Japan and which guy I love more.

I took off my boots and got out my homework. I needed to get some of it finished before I got out on duty.

*A few hours later*

Just as I was about to leave out, Yori came in carrying a few shopping bags and a can of coffee.

"Hey Yuuki," she said setting the bags down on her bed.

"Hey."

She took off her boots and began changing out of her uniform. "Is everything okay?" she asked with concern in her voice.

"Yes," I lied.

"So, does that mean your sleepwalking problem is gone?"

"Yes," I lied again.

"Are you staying here now?"

I hadn't really thought about that being my intention on coming here but now that she brought it up it sounds like a pretty good idea. I really don't want to go back to the house. Zero is probably angry at me and Headmaster can be a lot to deal with. Maybe some time away from the house could help clear my mind a little bit.

"Yeah I am," I replied.

Yori beamed at me. "Welcome back, Yuuki."

I dreading patrolling the school because I would have to be around Zero, but as we stood on the roof looking over the campus he didn't say a word to me. I was a little happy at first but then I realized that it wasn't an awkward silence, it was a tense silence. He was mad. I was ashamed. That's why the air was so still around us.

"I'm leaving," Zero declared walking straight pass me towards the exit.

I panicked a little. "W-Wait…where are you g-going?"

We met eyes for only a second then he looked away. "I'm going to the woods to make sure there's no trouble."

"Do you want me to go with_?"

He cut me off. "No. I'll go alone."

At that, the door shut with a loud bang and he was gone.

I guess our short lived romance has come to a close. Our relationship is far too shattered to be fixed. Loving a pureblood is the ultimate sin in his book. I've broken the number one rule. It's over between us.

I returned to my dorm at around 2am and found myself unable to sleep. I don't know if it was from the meds or that I will never get to feel Zero's arm again. Soon the tears started falling and I couldn't stop them.

A squeal escaped my lips and Yori began to stir.

"Yuuki?" she called, facing my way.

I wiped my eyes but didn't respond.

"What's the matter?" She sat up and came over to my bed. "Why are you crying?"

I wiped my eyes again and shook my head.

"If something is on your mind you can tell me." Her voice was so comforting and persuasive that I wanted to spill everything to her right then and there.

"I'm scared." I mumbled.

"Scared? Scared of what?"

"My heart. It's burning." I don't even think I made any sense.

"Do you need to see the Headmaster?"

I shook my head vigorously. "Zero…Kaname…I lost them forever. Zero…Zero will never forgive me for what I've gone."

"Yuuki, what are you saying?"

I wiped my tears one last time, took a deep breath, and told her everything. I told her what Zero and I did that one night. I told her that I loved both Kaname and Zero. And I told her that I was the one who burned down the garden. That seemed to be the hardest thing to tell.

She didn't call me insane or hound me with questions or opinions. She simply pulled me into a hug and said "I'm here for you."

I can't believe that just a week ago Zero was saying the exact same thing.

"Thank you." I said.

The next morning was a Saturday and that means that today was my session with Dr. Yagari. When I had told Yori that I had to go to therapy she immediately offered to go with me. I said that I could go alone but she kept insisting so I let her come with me. We took the Train downtown and I led the way to the small brown building a few blocks down.

I exhaled deeply as I opened the door. I was expecting the place to look different, but it looked exactly the same. Then I remembered that I was only here a week ago; although it seems more like a decade.

I didn't realize how utterly anxious I was until I walked up to the front desk. So much has happened this week. How am I supposed to tell Dr. Yagari this? I didn't have Zero here to fall back on and Yori doesn't know everything like he does.

A lady at the desk (the same lady from before) greeted me politely and asked me to sign in. I did and took a seat by the front door opposite from the seats I sat in last time. A few minutes the lady called me again.

"I'm very sorry Cross-san," she said solemnly, "but Dr. Yagari no longer works here anymore."

My heart stopped beating. "What do you mean he doesn't work here anymore?" I wanted to say. But I wasn't deaf. I heard exact what she said clear as the sky outside.

I saw her mouth pour out excuses but I made no effort to understand. Anything she says is irrelevant now. He is gone and I am stuck here to solve my own problems. What do I do now?

Yori felt sorry for me when she found out that my appointment was canceled and she decided that we should do something fun to distract me. She told me straight that me going home is not an option today.

First, went to the mall and shopped until we dropped. After that, we went to the nail salon and got manicures and pedicures. And when our finances got low we just chilled out by the water fountain in the center of town and ate fast food while talking about anything other than my love life. I actually was having a good time and for once my heart didn't hurt.

"Yuuki, I think I saw a hat and sunglass store down the street. Do you want to check it out with me?"

I swallowed my hamburger. "No you can go. I'm still eating."

"I can wait until you're finished."

"It's fine. I'll stay here and secure our spots. By the time you're back I'll be done and we can go."

"Are you sure? I don't want to leave you here alone."

"Yes. I'm sure. I'll be fine."

With that she reluctantly left me behind and disappeared into the city crowd. I finished up the rest of my hamburger and fries and gulped down my drink. As I was walking to the trash can I heard a loud scream come from one of the surrounding building. I thought I was just in my head until I heard it again. I ran towards the noise and found a lady being cornered by a man.

"What do you want from me?" she screamed. "Money? Here," she offered her purse to him, "take what you need but please don't hurt me."

"Unfortunately, what I want can't be obtained that easily," the man said running his finger down the lady's neck.

At first glance it looks like a pervert trying to go after a young woman but then I saw fangs break through his lips. He wasn't a pervert he was a Level E vampire.

"Stop!" I yelled taking a few steps toward.

The man turns to me. "This doesn't concern you little girl."

I drew out my Artemis Rod. "It does concern me because you're not human. You're a Level E."

He walks towards me then stops mid way. "Wait, I know you…You're the girl who took down all those Level Es that one day."

He must be one of the survivors form Tamaki and Shiki's attack.

He (or it) started walking towards me again. "Where's your little boyfriend, you know, the one with the silver hair? I guess he's not here to save you now."

I aimed Artemis his direction. "I take care of myself."

Without notice I lunged at him swings Artemis at his head. The first time I missed but the second time I took out his leg. Now he couldn't walk.

"Wow," he breathed. "You're stronger than you look little girl."

I smirked and swung it one last time to take him out. "But you are no match for all of them." He added before exploding into a pile of dust. Almost instantly after that a dozen Level Es were encircling me.

I ignored all the snide comments, took a deep breath, extended Artemis, and started swinging. It was hard but I managed to finish them off with only minor injuries. Just as I was beginning to regain my strength more of them appeared. Too many too handle.

"What are you going to do now little girl?" one of them said.

I knew it. I knew more was nearby. How could I be some stupid? I should've known that there would be more than just one Level E. BAKA YUUKI!

I raised Artemis Rod to the sky and conjured up some will to fight. I took down about a dozen of them but they just kept coming. One of them came in on my bind spot and pushed me down. I tried pushing it off but it knocked my weapon out of my hand leaving me completely defenseless. I sat there on the ground waiting for my time to come, waiting one of the Level Es to sink their teeth into my neck and suck the life out of me. This is where it ends. This is how I is no one here to save me.

Will Yuuki die?

Or will somone come and save her?

Will Zero be her hero?

Or will it be Kaname?

Fine out on the next chapter of...

Burning Roses; Burning Hearts