Author's rambling area: Wooh! The final special at last! *Maybe this is the final one but if I made a Zero one next chapter, then this is the second to the last one. I'm not really sire myself* As I have said in the previous chapter, this will be an Ichijou X Sara under Ichijou's POV. So yay! And this chapter is dedicated to all Ichojou X Sara supporters and TouyaRimaXxSenrixX for she made the request *I hope you're reading this. :D*
Anyway, I would like to thank the following for their reviews for the previous chapter.
AidoRockz - Yeah. I wish that Zero would not go on a killing spree. But we really don't know what Hino-sama is planning so, *sits and waits for the 50th chapter* Hurry up Chapter 50 and be released! :D
fan-of-fantasy forever - I'm not too much of a Kaname X Yuuki fan myself but if it's humor, then you can see me reading them. :D. Although I still have hope that everything will end up as Zero X Yuuki *So I can have Kaname for myself. Mwahahaha!* But if Hino-sama is intending the story to be a Kaname X Yuuki, then I'll just read along and get Zero for myself. :D
XxbLuE_kIttYxX - Tsk tsk... Look who's not paying attention in English now. And they say I zone out every time.
xXmoonlightangelXx - I just have a feeling you will. And don't worry. Aidou-kun is currently cleaning the mess. AIDOU: Why do I have to freaking clean this?! ME: Why? Do you have a problem with that? *glares* AIDOU: *gulps* No. *Mops the floor while muttering incoherent words* And here's the update! Wee~! I seriously don't know what will happen. :D
.miyuri-xandx-yuzuki. - Naw. I don't really mind it at all. :D -For Mi. And yes. Zero makes girls drool. :D -For Yu.
Anyways, ON WITH THE CHAPTER! And I've got a new assistant since Aidou is still away.
Yuuki: She does not own Vampire Knight. Can you believe that?! Me. I believe that. No body dare owns my onii-sama aside from moi! *and Hino-sama*
Me: Maybe it was such a bad idea to make Yuuki my temporary assistant...
Yuuki: And she does not own the song, Close to You by The Carpenters.
Me: I'm disregarding evil Sara for this one. Seriously. She should end up with Ichijou *Is now a fan*
SPECIAL: Ichijou Takuma and Shirabuki Sara
Close To You
You know, it can be lonely sometimes... Having no partner I mean. You have no one to hold your hand. You have no one telling you stupid-jokes-that-are-not-even-funny-but-you-still-laugh. You have no one to tell you cheesy lines cheesier than the cheesiest cheese in the world. You have no one to call on the phone in the middle of the night just to wish them a good night. You have no one to tell you that you are being absolutely stupid for apologizing over nothing... Sigh. But being single also has its pros!
You can stay out of the house all night. You can go out with anyone you want. You can do stupid things and have no one to scold you. (Except if what you're going to do is really stupid that you have to break the law)
But still, being single can be lonely sometimes. Sigh. I saw Yori-chan with Aidou earlier this night. I have to admit. I am kind of jealous. Just a tad bit. Why you ask? Well, that's because, Aidou has someone he can take out to dinner. That's why I did not go to the restaurant that I was supposed to go to for I know that I would have no one sitting across me. I'm starting to get the feeling that I'm the only single guy in our circle.
Well, let's see... Akatsuki already has Ruka (I know this two would end up with each other). Kaname has Yuuki-chan (So predictable... Really). And Aidou is goig out with Yori-chan (Even though he said it was a pretend date. Maybe someday, those two would end up with each other). And I heard from Yuuki-chan (since I'm calling her for updates for I know that Kaname would be way busy doing paper works and that he has a class to handle) that Zero-kun has his eyes on someone.
See that? I'm the only guy who does not have a love life. And I thought France was the answer to all my problems. Yes. The reason why I lived in France for 8 years was to look for my significant other. I've tried. I've really tried. But with all the girls I've dated, there was just no spark (I'm not toying with the female population's feelings). I also went to America, Italy, Greece, Hawaii, Philippines, England. I even went to Antarctica. But then again, who would I date there? The penguins? The ice? And hence, the reason why I went back here at Japan, is to look for my significant other.
Sigh. Cupid is being tough on me...
SCRIPT FORM for easier understanding and internalization...? Say what? Anyway, yes. Script mode.
*Cue Close to You by The Carpenters*
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Ichijou: I wonder if I will ever see my fated one? *is walking to the park*
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Ichijou: Yes... *hums* Just like me, they long to be close to you. Sigh. Maybe I received the gift of single blessedness. This is just like in the mangas... One has to be single so that their friends would have someone to run to when they have problems in their love life... Sigh.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Ichijou: *sits on the park bench and stares at the evening sky* Perhaps my fated person already walked by me? This is so... Unfair... I know. I know. I'm like a spoiled brat here, whining over something that I have no control over. Sigh.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Female voice from the other end of the bench: Are you okay? *Ichijou looks to the right and saw a girl with long blond hair*
Ichijou: *a wee bit startled by the stranger* Huh? Oh. Yeah. Yeah. I'm okay. *smiles at the stranger*
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
*both were staring at each other. The only light available were from the lamp posts that are 4 meters away from the bench and the moon*
Female: Ichijou Takuma-kun.
Ichijou: Shirabuki Sara-sama. *straing at each other until Ichijou averts his gaze* So... Uhm... Sara-sama-
Sara: Just call me Sara since we're alone right now.
Ichijou: Okay. So uhm... Sara-chan. What brings you out here? *Is kind of blushing a wee bit... Just a wee bit*
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.
Sara: Nothing... I just want to get some fresh air. And perhaps, meet my fated person. *Sara smiles sweetly at Takuma who blushed a noticeable shade of pink* How about you, Takuma-kun?
That is why all the girls (boys in Ichijou's situation) in town
Follow you all around.
Ichijou: Just want some fresh air since I just came back from abroad. And *draws sharp breath* perhaps meet my fated person here.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Sara: You are too much of a handsome gentleman to be single. *smiles while Ichijou smiled back at the compliment*
Ichijou: Well, you're too beautiful to be single. *Ichijou smiled back as Sara blushed a little*
Sara: Thanks for the compliment. *smiles sweetly*
Ichijou: No problem. You'll naturally expect that from someone who is staring at someone as beautiful as you. *smiles back*
Sara: My... Aren't we being cheesy here...
Ichijou: The only thing I can taste is your smile. And must I dare say, it's sweet.
Sara: Being serious now. Do you think we'll find our fated person?
Ichijou: Well, we're bound to have a fated person. So we will definitely find ours. *smiles*
*silence; the two people are just enjoying each others company*
Ichijou: Say, Sara-chan. Would you like to have some ice cream with me? That is, if you would like to. My treat. But you don't hav-
Sara: Okay. *Stands up while smiling at Ichijou* Let's go. *Holds her hand up for Ichijou. Ichijou smiles back and takes Sara's hand and began walking to the ice cream parlor.*
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.
Ichijou: *at the counter of the ice cream parlor* So... What flavor of ice cream would you like to have, Sara-chan?
Sara: *while staring at the menu-thingy.* I want a strawberry ice cream.
Ichijou: Okie dokie. One strawberry ice cream and one chocolate-vanilla ice cream please. Both on the cone. *glances at Sara* Is it okay if you want your ice cream on a cone?
Sara: *a little bit dazed* Huh? Oh. Yes. Yes, it's okay. *smiles and Ichijou smiles back*
That is why all the girls (boys) in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Dude from the counter: Here you go sir. *hands ice cream while practically drooling over Sara... Eew*
Ichijou: Thanks. *Takes the ice cream from the dude before the saliva reaches the ice cream* Here you go. *Hands strawberry-flavored ice cream to Sara*
Sara: *taking the ice cream* Thanks *both of them are walking out of the store with the dude still drooling... Seriously... Gross man. GROSS! G-R-O-S-S!*
Ichijou: *while walking with Sara* You know, I really like the ice cream there. Not so sweet. Not so... icky. But just fine. *Licks ice cream* And besides, they're open 24 hours a day. It's really strange. Who would buy ice cream at... *glances at his watch* 2:30 in the morning.
Sara: Vampires? *chuckles before licking her ice cream*
Ichijou: *chuckles* You have a point. *licks ice cream* How's you ice cream?
Sara: It's fine. I guess. *smiles at Ichijou* How about yours? Is it tasty?
Ichijou: Yup. Want to taste it? *Holds ice cream for Sara*
Sara: Okay. *Licks Ichijou's ice cream* Tasty.
Ichijou: As I have said. *Licks ice cream*
Sara: Would you like some? *Holds ice cream for Ichijou*
Ichijou: Sure. *Licks Sara's ice cream* Mhmm... Tasty. I think next time, I'll buy a strawberry flavored ice cream. *Licks more of his ice cream*
Sara: I think I'll start buying chocolate flavored ones. *chuckle before licking her ice cream*
Ichijou: *chuckles* You know, the guy at the store? He was drooling...
Sara: Eew.
Ichijou: Exactly. *Licks more ice cream*
Just like me (Just like me)
They long to be
Close to you.
Sara: You know, it makes me wonder why you don't have a girlfriend when you are this sweet. *Licks ice cream*
Ichijou: I could say the same thing for you. *Looks at Sara* Oh. You have ice cream on your face.
Sara: Huh? Where? *touches face*
Ichijou: *leans down at Sara's level and tilts her head and licks the ice cream off the corner of her mouth* There. No more.
Sara: *blushing* Thanks. *proceeds to lick her ice cream*
Ichijou: *notices Sara's wee bit shyness* I'm sorry. I made such a bold move.
Sara: No, it's fine. *smiles at Ichijou*
*both were silent as they finish their ice creams and continue to walk in comfortable silence*
Ichijou: So... I guess we should be heading our homes now... I mean, it's kind of late for the humans and we might be suspected of doing something bad.
Sara: *a very cold wind blew* I guess you have a point.
Ichijou: *takes off his trench coat and wraps it around Sara* To keep you warm. You don't want to get sick, now do you?
Sara: Thanks *blushes slightly*
Ichijou: So, uhm, where are you staying so I can take you home.
Sara: I'm actually staying at a hotel before I head back home. I actually just came from abroad.
Ichijou: Really? Well, I also just came back from abroad. Where are you staying? I'm staying at The Peninsula.
Sara: *eyes going a little bit wide* Really? Well, what a coincidence. That's where I'm staying.
Ichijou: *chuckles with Sara* Well then, shall we head back? *Extends an arm towards Sara*
Sara: I think we shall. *Takes Ichijou's arm*
Ichijou: *calls the taxi; opens the door of the backseat* Ladies first
Sara: *smiling at Ichijou's gesture.* Thank you. *enters the cab*
Ichijou: *enters the cab and slams the door shut* To The Peninsula please. *To Sara upon seeing her yawn** It's really tiring, isn't it?
Sara: Yeah... I guess I've adapted to the ways of the humans.
Ichijou: Same here. *Sara yawns again* It's okay. You can sleep. I'll wake you up when we reached the hotel. *Sara looks at him with a worried look* Don't woory. I won't do anything to you. *Sara stares at him for a while before leaning on the window of the taxi* It seems uncomfortable there. Do you want to rest on my shoulder? *Sara looks at him before snuggling close to him. Ichijou wraps an arm around her*
Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Hahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Lahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Ichijou: *after 20 minutes* Sara-chan. Sara-chan. We're here.
Sara: *blinks an eye* Huh?
Ichijou: We're at the hotel.
Sara: Oh.
Ichijou: *opens the door for Sara and slams it after she got out* Let's go. *offers an arm at Sara who took it*
*rides an elevator with no one and the music coming out of the speaker is Close To You by The Carpenters*
Ichijou: What floor is your room, Sara-chan?
Sara: 5
Ichijou: Will you look at that. We're on the same floor. *smiles and presses 5*
Sara: Maybe it's fate?
Ichijou: This is so like the mangas where-
Sara: Two people who know each other accidentally saw each other on the park-
Ichijou: And they have the same problems and then they talk about random things-
Sara: And then the guy would take the girl somewhere and then *with Ichijou* takes her back to her place. *both were giggling after they've finished but their giggles were interrupted when they heard the 'Ding' and the elevator door opened*
Ichijou: What is your room number?
Sara: 101
Ichijou: Will you look at that. We're neighbors.
Sara: I guess this is fate's doing. *Stops in front of her room*
Ichijou: I guess so too. *stops with Sara*
Sara: I had a very fun night... Morning for us... Takuma-kun.
Ichijou: *is scratching the back of his head and looking a little bit sheepish* I was wondering if I can take you out tomorrow. You know, as a date... A friendly date. But it's okay if you don't want to. It's just a wish-
Sara: Okay!
Ichijou: *a little bit surprised* W-What?
Sara: Okay! I'll go out with you.
Ichijou: R-really?
Sara: Sure. :D
Ichijou: *still surprised* Wow... Thanks... :D
Sara: So... I guess this is good night... Or good morning...
Ichijou: *chuckling a little* I guess so. I'll see you tomorrow night? Maybe at 6? Is that okay?
Sara: 6 is definitely fine. So... Good night... Or morning... *stands on tiptoes and kisses Ichijou's cheeck*
Ichijou: *touches the kissed part* Good... Night... Or morning... This is really screwing up our time frame... *chuckles*
Sara: I know. So Good noght/morning.
Ichojou: Good night/morning
Sara: *Enters her room. Ichijou stood there for a moment before the door opened again* I forgot. This is yours. Thanks. Good night/morning, Takuma-kun.
Ichijou: *smiles* No problem. And good . *one last smile before he went to his own room which was across Sara's* Good night/morning *a smile from both vampires and both doors were shut*
End of Script form
She's just too perfect! Did you see her smile? And the way her eyes sparkles? And her dimples? And her hair? And -smells jacket- she smells so good! And she also reads manga! How cool is that?! Oh Kami-sama! Thank you for making a person... vampire as beautiful as her. Cupid, I hope she's the one. I can feel the sparks like fireworks. And... God~! She's just too perfect~!
Anyway, I'm sorry that I can't entertain you all at the moment. It's just... Yes... I'm so happy right now. Oh. In case you're wondering, Yuuki-chan called, saying that I should expect random people coming out of nowhere. So there's your answer to your supposed-to-be questions. Anyways, I really really need to sleep. I have to rest for our date. Wee~! I'm probably creeping you out but... I'm just so happy~! Anyways, hugs and kissed and good night! Or morning... Oyasumi... Or ohayou... Whatever...
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What Ichijou don't know is that Sara is fan girling in her room.
Author's rambling area:
Yuuki: *while eating popcorn* Wow... Ichijou-kun can be so...
Me: Fan girly?
Yuuki: Exactly. OOC issues much?
Me: Probably... What do you expect? I'm all for the cheese.
Yuuki: Pretty obvious. Can you not see the cheesy lines? Dammit! It's so freakin' cheesy that it's cheesier than the cheesiest cheese in the entire cheese world!
Me: Anyways, I hope you guys found the chapter amusing. And the next one will be a really short peek inside Zero's mind and that will be viewed under my POV. So prepare to be cracked up for I will make Zero do the chicken dance...
Yuuki: No shit?
Me: Yuuki, that's a joke. Do you expect Zero to do the chicken dance?
Yuuki: Well you have the power over everything in this fan fic.
Me: You have a point. But anyway, there will be a short peek into Zero's life and then after that, back to the real plot. Yay!
Yuuki: What will happen to Yori-chan and Aidou?
Me: I don't know. *Grins*
Yuuki: Dammit...
Me: Again, yes. A Zero one then the actual plot. I'm actually a wee bit excited because... Well, you'll figure it out. :D
Yuuki: This is getting long...
Me: I know. So to cut this-
Yuuki: Long and boring A/N-
Me and Yuuki: Please do review. Please? Thanks! :D
Yuuki: Seriously, Zero will do the chicken dance?
Me: Yuuki, it's a joke. A freaking joke. Anyways, please review!