Chapter 2-Suspicion

Kaname got back to his dorm an hour before the sun was going to rise. It was late.

Too late. He knew his nobles would ask him where he was. Especially Ichijou. Kaname opened the door to the dorm and tried to slip in as quietly as he could.

He shut the door without any sound.

He was tired. He didn't want to deal with anyone right now. He slithered up the stairs in success.

"Kaname. Why didn't you come to class again tonight?"

Damn, thought Kaname. So close.

"I just didn't feel like it Ichijou. I've been a bit out of it lately."

"So I suppose you have a reason you are coming back so late."

"I went out for a walk. You know how I love to watch the moon."

"Kaname... I honestly want to believe you but there is something inside me that tells me you're lying."

"Ichijou, you have been my friend since we were young. I trust you a lot. So you should believe in me as well."

Ichijou looked at him with worried eyes.

"Are you coming to class next week?"

"Yes. I promise."

Ichijou sighed.

"Okay. Goodnight."

Ichijou turned around and walked away. Kaname stared as he disappeared into the hallway. That wasn't as bad as he expected. Kaname really hated lying to Ichijou. Ichijou really trusted him but he could definitely see right through him when he was lying.

Kaname ignored this and walked on up to his bedroom. He wouldn't be able to see Zero as much as he would like. That made him feel uneasy.

He settled in his bed and thought about how he could make Ichijou less suspicious. He would have to spend less time with him. But that was pure torture for Kaname. He had the weekends but Ichijou would be around more. This made it harder for Kaname. He knew that he didn't have to see Zero constantly but Zero helped him relieve the stress of being the top pureblood.

He looked out the window again. The moon was covered by big gray clouds. Kaname could do nothing at this moment but let his sleepiness take over him.

Zero woke to the sunlight shining through the window. He knew that no one would be beside him but he hoped so. He opened his eyes to see the ruffled sheets of where Kaname was sleeping. He sighed at the thought of Kaname, of how they couldn't be together like a normal couple because of their social (vampire) classifications.

He got up and looked at the clock.

11:39

Crap. He was late. Yuki is going to be angry again.

He took a quick shower and as he was putting on his clothes he noticed the

hickies that Kaname had left on his shoulder. He could also feel soreness in his lower back.

He made his way to the Chairman's office. He walked in and was greeted with a smack to the back of his head. Yuki.

"Where the he'll have you been? I've been waiting for over an hour."

"I was sleeping. It is Saturday you know. No one gets up as early as you do on a freaking Saturday."

"Well you have tomorrow to sleep in."

"If I didn't have to go with you I would probably still be in bed right now. Why couldn't we do this tomorrow?"

"Because I need you two to get it today!" said the cheerful voice of the

Chairman.

"Honestly. Why can't you go with Yuki?"

"Because I'm the Chairman, Zero! Silly! I can't leave the school! Who would watch it?"

"You could have gotten Yagari to do it. It would only be for an hour anyways. What could go wrong in an hour?"

The Chairman just kept smiling.

"Let's go Zero," said Yuki as she tugged on his jacket.

When they walked out to the gate Ichijou was standing there. As if he was waiting for something.

"Good morning Ichijou-sempai!" said Yuki in a cheerful voice.

"Good morning."

Zero and Ichijou did not exchange words. Just looks. Ichijou looked at Zero as if he had done something wrong. His glare was somewhat bothering Zero. It was as if Zero had done something wrong. This cold stare made him feel uneasy because Ichijou was not the type of person to hold a grudge. But what had Zero done wrong? Zero ignored this and continued to walk with Yuki.

He couldn't help but think that Ichijou knew something.

Did Kaname tell him? He asked himself.

No. Kaname doesn't want anyone to know either. So what did I do wrong this time to deserve that damned look?