I was dropping to the ground in tears, my head buried in my quivering hands, my heart pounding with shock and fear and another indescribable feeling I couldn't quite put my finger on; I honestly wondered why, I mean I hadn't known Zero for very long, yet I couldn't help but feel a strong emotional pull towards him, a force that almost took control of me. I didn't feel like myself; if I did not know of vampires and their existence, I would have run for my life by now. I would have erased the heart wrenching horror that was in front of me and just ran.

He was covering his face with bloody hands in shame, baring his teeth and refusing to conceal his fiery rage. He walked towards the opposite end of the stable, making sure his blood-thirsty eyes didn't lock with mine. He didn't repetitively apologise and come up to comfort me as I thought he would, just bolted as fast as lighting, leaving me in the midst of confusion once again.

Why didn't he tell me any of this? If he was craving blood so much, why didn't he try taking those blood tablets? Why couldn't he tell me who he really was? Was he afraid? Does Zero think I'm afraid? Wait, what if the Headmaster didn't know about this? Surely he wouldn't want a vampire anywhere near the Day Class students, especially one like Zero. One who loses control.

Wait...Kaname. He could help him.

A cold fear struck me as stood in front of the Moon dorm; I could still smell the sickening blood that was trickling down past my collarbone now. I knocked on the door eagerly.

"Hello." Kaname greeted. His eyes flashed red as he saw my wound, touching my shoulder and insisting that I came inside. The interior was massive for a dormitory; it was almost like a castle. Glassy floorboards, a big crystal chandelier, a flight of stairs that swirled around the to the forth storey...A large open space like this would be the ideal place for me, but sadly I was an unwelcome guest to the vampires who lived here. I hoped that they wouldn't come running once they smelt my blood. But then again, despite the distress, I felt safe around Kaname.

"Are you alright? Who wounded you?" He asked with a look of concern, gesturing me to sit down on an overly large black leather sofa. Expensive.

"I-It was an accident. It wasn't supposed to happen-" I paused, breaking down again.

Wait...No...I can't tell Kaname. Remember the powers the Kurans were capable of. If Kaname found out that Zero had hurt me, even if it wasn't intentional, he might do something vile to Zero. Or worse...He might even kill him.

"Tell me who did this to you." He said, his voice as soft as silk, as calm as an ocean.

"I-I couldn't see their face. They just fed on me and bolted before I got the chance. Sorry." I felt my lies were getting through to him. I stood up. He looked bewildered, and a tad annoyed.

"I-I-I'm sorry, but I have to leave now." I stuttered.

Kaname pushed me gently back onto the seat.

"No, rest for a bit, my dear." He said, like it was some sort of command.

Candles blew out. Dizziness arose for like the tenth time now, my head drooping and vision clouding up. I heard a whisper, like a chant, and then an acidic taste on my tongue. I spat, waving my arms frantically and suddenly falling back into consciousness again. Kaname was gone, like he vanished into thin air.

Ok, this was starting to really get peculiar. Every single time I was around Kaname, I got dizzy spells as well as something else. Could it be a drug? No, Kaname would never do that to me... but if so, what was he protecting me from, or what was his secret agenda? I was so sick of this, sick of the continuous unanswered questions. Will there ever be answers?

I was darting across the entire campus now, hoping I would find Zero. Obviously Kaname was not going to be of use. Progressing towards the girls dorm, I decided that it would be wiser to wait until tomorrow morning to see him. I don't want to be out all night like I was yesterday.

In my stifling room, I looked in my mirror with wide eyes. The bite mark was half gone, like it had faded. That settles it. I remembered the cut on my wrist too, how that had healed and left no scar...

Kaname has to have done something.

I snatched the vampire guidebook, clawing at the pages until I found what I was looking for.

I read.

"Their blood is one of a kind, a substance that contains the key to healing wounds, powers and abilities, mind control and even being able to live forever."

That's it. Kaname must be mind controlling me and feeding me his blood for his own selfish gain. I shouldn't have trusted him. I can't trust him now. I should have listened to my gut! Damn, I can be so naive and stupid!

Forget Kaname, there's only one person I can trust now.

Class dragged on and one the next day, which didn't surprise me, it just bored the absolute crap out of me. After a hard day and night, my first period consisted of numbers and algebraic equations. I scowled. I hated maths, I'd much rather write an English essay right now...

"Ok class, we are beginning this lesson with a quick test. Please keep quiet as I handout your test sheets." The teacher droned on.

I sighed. Well, this will be fun.

Out the door before the teacher could realise I was gone, I returned my school books to my locker and headed to Zero's dorm. I knew where it was because I had asked one of the other boys in my class. I tapped on the door even though it was unlocked.

No reply. He probably knows that it's me.

I opened the squeaking door, peering at Zero with curious eyes. He was on his bed lying on his back.

And he was holding that Bloody Rose gun to his temple.

"NO!" I pounced, aggressively snatching the shot gun and throwing it across the other side of the room, smashing something in the progress. I stared at Zero with eyes of fire.

"What the hell where you doing?!" I was almost screaming, but I didn't care.

"Nothing." He replied, looking at anything but my face.

"Why are you so consumed by self-hatred Zero!? Why!? You're not the only one who has things they hate about themselves, you know? You think you're alone in this world but you're not! I'm here Zero, I always will be whether you like it or not! It doesn't matter how you feel just don't kill yourself, please, I really care about you ok? I don't know why I do but I just do! You are not alone! I know we haven't known each other for long but...but that's besides the point! I care, Zero, and until you realise that, don't say another word." I was gasping for breath.

I was balling my eyes out. I could feel his pain, his hatred, his sadness, every ounce of pain he had, I could feel it pulsing throughout my entire body. I fell onto his chest, and his arms suddenly were wrapping around my body, his hands touching my shoulders, my neck, caressing my face, holding me as though I was as fragile as an ice sculpture.

He looked at me compassionately, his eyes saying more than his words ever could.

And his lips touched mine.