Chapter 2 - Red is your color

Author's Note: I do not own any of the characters or the show/manga itself.

Zero rushed back to his dorm on unsteady feet. He was flickering in and out of consciousness because of blood loss.

When Zero got to his room, he bandaged his neck up and ransacked the cabinets for a packet of blood tablets he hated. He got a cup of water and dissolved them, making the liquid turn red.

He swore he saw Kaname watching him from the window. Striding over in quick angry steps, he harshly ripped the curtains open to find no one out there. Zero shut his eyes and evened his breathing while counting to ten before opening his eyes to make sure they were not playing tricks on him. When he saw that no one was out there, he sighed in relief before drawing the curtains close once more.

Zero chugged down the awful liquid. He sighed as the thirst diminished. Exhaustion took over his frame and Zero collapsed onto his bed after setting his alarm. He was out like a light.

Zero awoke a little later and saw a shadowed figure standing by the door way. He blinked for a split second and the figure was gone. Sighing, he turned the lights on and got dressed. He then left in a hurry and went to town.

Kaname was on his way back to the dorm when he saw Zero leaving the dorms. Kaname waited long enough for Zero to get out of the school grounds and started to walk after him. Kaname could barely see Zero but he could sense the vampire's presence. That made stalking him more fun.

As they walked, Zero noticed he was being followed but it was not Kaname that he noticed. Zero was sensing another vampire following him and it wasn't a pureblood.

It was about an hour later when Kaname could not see Zero at all. Then he sensed the Level E's presence together with Zero's.

Zero had started to feel really bad and he was losing consciousness again. He still was losing blood from where Kaname had bit him and for some reason he was not healing as he should be. He knew he could not stop or close his eyes otherwise the Level E would take that opportunity to strike.

Kaname was going as fast as he could to get to Zero. When he got there, Zero was fighting the level E. Kaname grabbed the level E and threw him off the hunter.

Kaname gave the level E a very intimidating look that promised death and it left. Zero fell against the wall of the nearest building. Kaname took one step forward and Zero freaked out.

"Don't come near me Kaname!" Zero shouted. His pupils were dilated with something close to fear. It hurt Kaname to know he was seen as a threat.

"I can't just leave you here. If I do, that the level E will come back," Kaname spoke calmly as if pacifying a child.

Ignoring Zero's protests, Kaname took another step and headed for Zero. He grabbed the thin wrist and hoisted him over his shoulder.

Kaname carried Zero back to the school. When they got to Zero's room, Kaname dressed the bleeding wound from the previous night. The white bandage did not contrast very well against the ivory skin and Kaname found his bloodlust acting up again.

Kaname left hastily making an excuse to check up on the level E even though he knew the level E would not appear in the day time. It was already dawn.

Kaname walked around the dorm and checked thoroughly to ensure every room in the dorm he runs was clean. He dealt with Aidou then went back to his room and got ready for night class. He had to go to night class since he had skipped it for a few days. As their leader, he had to set an example for them to follow. It was difficult to do as he pleased despite being a pureblood. How troublesome.

Night had come and Zero had been on his nightly patrol on the grounds because he had to make sure none of the day class students were out of their dorm.

"If only they would stop trying to sneak into the night classes I would have an easier life…" Zero complained and supressed a yawn.

Zero went to the school and sat outside of the window on the edge of the balcony watching for any students taking pictures. Another yawn found itself emerging and this time he did nothing to supress it.

Kaname stopped listening to the teacher's rant a long time ago. Instead, he was watching Zero. He saw how tired Zero was and decided to pay him a visit.

Kaname stood up and that got the teacher's attention effectively. "I think we should stop here for today, teacher." He politely pointed at the other students namely Aidou who was sleeping with a book on his head and Shiki who had his head resting on his arms as he slept.

Unable to refute such a request, the teacher conceded and dismissed the class.

Kaname walked out of the classroom, playing it cool all the way until he was out of plain sight. He then broke into a light sprint in human standards to where Zero was leaning against the wall.

Zero hissed when he saw the familiar vampire. "Go away Kuran."

The pureblood smiled. He tried to make conversation. "You've noticed the guy up there watching you right?"

Zero snorted. Who did Kaname take him for? He was a hunter and a gifted one to boot. "Yes. He hasn't done anything yet and I am way too tired to deal with him. What are you trying to say?"

Kaname played the gentleman and replied politely. "I am merely offering my assistance to look out for him for you tonight. You seem exceptionally tired and it is best you rest."

Zero wanted to reject his help but knew that if he did he would come to regret it. Yuki was already asking for his help to tutor her for the midterm exams. He did not want to disappoint her by falling asleep halfway.

Grudgingly he agreed. Kaname smirked inwardly.

Kaname offered to escort Zero back to his dorm and Zero could not refuse that sly smile. He agreed.

As soon as Zero opened the door, Kaname pushed him down inside. Zero hit the ground with a loud thump.

Zero groaned in pain. "What was that for?"

Right at that moment Zero turned to look at Kaname. A drop of blood landed on Zero's face. There was a small knife though Kaname's hand.

Zero was in shock. "What's going on?" He was ready to fight back.

Kaname grimaced. "It's amazing such a small thing would hurt so much." Kaname pulled the knife out slowly which made a sick squelching sound. More blood dripped on Zero who was still lying on the floor.

Kaname hummed as he examined the weapon. "I wasn't sure if it was an anti-vampire weapon so I thought it would be better if it hit me in the hand than you in the heart. Now that I see it close up it's just an ordinary knife. Someone isn't very smart."

Zero thanked Kaname and tried to get up but hissed in pain. He brought up a bloody hand to see the damage done.

Kaname saw Zero's blood and instinctively grabbed his hand. Fangs sank deeply into the wrist.

Zero flailed and hit Kaname with all he had to pry the pureblood off him to no avail. The ridiculous strength Kaname possessed was something no amount of talent or training could bring Zero up to.

Then, just when Zero thought he would be sucked dry, Kaname lifted his head from Zero' s wrist and started walking closer to him. Zero backed up till he was against his bed. Kaname still remained his grip on Zero's arm as he leaned in. Kaname stopped at eye level with Zero and pressed his bloody lips against Zero's pale ones.

"Red is totally your color," he teased.

Zero blushed but he didn't understand why. Kaname was a male right? Why would Zero blush over something he said? The hunter was so confused and he didn't understand at all. Kaname smiled and then kissed Zero again, adding on to the confusion.

"You're such a girl, blushing all the way up to your ears…"

Zero huffed. "I am not!"

Kaname feigned believe then asked, "Then why are your cheeks turning red? I thought you hated me… or is it really that you actually love me deep down inside?"

Zero tried to turn away and Kaname laughed at his coy behaviour so out of character for the cool hunter.

Taking the initiative, Kaname pushed Zero down. Kaname kissed Zero very gently on his lips but then got rough when Zero tried to move. When Kaname started using his tongue, Zero made a weird noise. The embarrassed hunter tried to cover his mouth.

"Stop! I can't breathe!"

Kaname started to pull his tie off and tied Zero's wrists together behind his back. He calmly turned around and got off of Zero's bed.

Looking over to the window a little, Kaname walked over to the window and took the tiny knife off the floor before chucking it into the bush outside. Zero watched at the pureblood's strange actions. It was not often he acted funny.

Kaname chuckled. "It seems like the rat is dead."

Zero growled. "I never asked for your help you meddling pureblood. Now untie me!"

Kaname pretended to be hurt. "I'm so hurt. After all the trouble I went through to get rid of that annoying pest you push me aside. Children like you should be punished thoroughly…"

Zero paled as Kaname purred the last few words. "I-I'll kill you! Untie me now!"

Kaname only smiled. The threat seemed to have no effect on the pureblood. "Now now, where is the fun in that then? The night is young and I'm only getting started."

Author's Note: Please post reviews! And make sure to be excited for the S*E*X scene.

Beta'ed by: Destiny Aitsuji, 9/3/14