Chapter 7

Inside Zero's room.

Zero woke several hours later; he knew it was day time as he could feel the heat from the sunlight on his face. He realised he had a weight around his waist, his body tensed and opened his eyes and comprehended that he was using someone's chest as a pillow but relaxed when he looked up and saw Kaname's face. Taking a quick glance at his alarm clock on the night stand he saw it was 3:11pm. Luckily, it's a Saturday, so I don't need to worry about missing school; but why didn't my alarm go off?

He then noticed there was a few tablets and a glass full of water next to his alarm clock and a note, but he couldn't read it from where he was and was too comfortable to move. Mum must have come in this morning and turned my alarm off and left the pills and water, I should pay him a visit later today….I feel so well rested, that was one of the best night's sleep I've had in a long time. Considering I lost a lot of blood and didn't even go to sleep until about 5am, so I had about 10 hours' sleep. Huh, that's more than I normally get.

Zero turn his eyes back to Kaname, his gaze travelled over Kaname's sleeping profile. He noticed that Kaname was even more godly handsome up close, he has long thick eyelashes protecting his wine eyes, high cheek bones, kissable rosy lips. To Zero, Kaname was the very definition of perfection, but that wasn't the reason why he fell in love with him, he loved his because of his beautiful personality.

His eyes drifted back down to Kaname lightly parted rosy lips, he remembered how they had been on his own lips a few hours earlier. Not being able to resisted, he leant forward, placing his lips on them in a quick kiss, he pulled back and looked up, seeing if he woke Kaname, noticing the pureblood was still asleep he decided to kiss him again. Pressing his lips back onto Kaname's with more pressure, moving his slightly against Kaname's.

Zero gasped when he felt Kaname's arms wrapped round his body, pulling him gently, so Zero ended up with his thighs on either side of Kaname hips, straddling him, one hand around Zero waist and the other at the back of Zero neck. Zero placed his uninjured hand onto Kaname shoulder to keep himself steady. Kaname took control of the kiss, turning it passionate, he licks Zero lips softly, hoping to gain entrants into the hunter's mouth for the first time. Zero complied and opened is lips. Kaname slipped his tongue in exploring Zero mouth, with a slight hesitation Zero did the same to Kaname. Their tongues battled, but Kaname ended winning after a few minutes, unfortunately for both of them, they needed to break apart for some much need air.

Wine eyes met lilac eyes and vice versa; they both glazed deeply into each other eyes. They were both panting, cheeks flushed from the passionate kiss. "That was the best wakeup call I've ever had, love". Those words brought a blush to Zero already flushed cheeks, looking down so his fringe cover his face and out of Kaname amused eyes. "You're adorable. Anyway, how are you? Did you sleep well with your shoulder?" Looking back at Kaname, Zero blush was not as prominent now. "I sleep well. Really well actually, and I'm fine thanks. Plus, who do you think your calling adorable? I'm not adorable" he gives Kaname a playful glare.

Kaname smiled at him. "You're adorable to me Zero." He looked at the night stand to see what the LED light showed on Zero alarm. "3:12pm, looks like we slept for a long time, love and Cross must have brought you some water and tablets when we were asleep." Kaname sat up so his back was leaning against the headboard, making Zero sit up with him. He made sure to be careful of his shoulder and kept him on his lap.

Kaname reached across to pick up the tablets, placing them into Zero waiting hand. Once Zero had put them in his mouth Kaname gave him the water to wash them down with. He then picked up the note and read it aloud, while Zero finished drinking his water.

To Zero and Kaname,

Zero I have turned off your alarm and informed all your teachers that you won't be in for a few days. I have left some medication to help with the pain in your shoulder; I suggest you take the rest of the day easy. Kaname if you could be so kind as to take care of him for me and make sure he doesn't take the sling off, maybe give him a bit of your blood to help him, please? A bath would help ease the pain as well, so you'll need to either come to my house or ask Kaname to use his. Please come and see me at some point tonight so I can see how much you've healed overnight and for some more medication.

Love mum

P.S you guys look really cute asleep together.

P.S.S I took pictures!

"I really can't say I'm surprised by mum taking pictures, he's like to take photos to remember everything. He's always done it since I was little, I suppose he didn't want to miss anything, seeing how I didn't live with him when I was younger" Zero spoke in a sad tone of voice; he sounded like he was talking to himself more than Kaname.

"Are you okay?" Zero looked at Kaname seeing the worry in his wine eyes. "I'm fine. I….I'm just ashamed of himself, he must and been so worried when Seiren told him I was hurt…and to find out that I did it in an attempt to commit suicide… I must of cause him so much pain….I'm a horrible person….. How could I do that to him! And to you? Sure, we weren't together then, but I still put you in a lot of pain". By the time Zero had finished talking he was crying waterfalls. Kaname wrapped his arms around him in a gentle hug, running his hands up and down Zero back in an attempt to calm the crying boy.

"Shhh. Calm down Zero it's okay. Sure, you put us through so pain but look on the bright side. Who knows how long it would've took to confess if you didn't and now you know never to even think of ending your life. Plus, it's a new start now and who knows you might become closer to your mum now." Kaname said in a light voice.

"But… *hick* but what… what if I succeed?...How would you all cope then?... *hick* I'm a terrible person!" Zero started crying harder into Kaname shoulder, his body shook with repressed sobs.

Kaname was internally freaking out, his beautiful angel was crying his heart out and he hadn't got a clue about how to calm him down. "Zero, please calm down. It's okay. That didn't happen. You're still here and I still love you as does your mum. Everything is okay now, I promise!"

Zero pulled back slightly to look into Kaname eyes. "You *hick* you really mean that?" Kaname smiled reassuring at him, love in his wine eyes. "I really mean that, I promised you, remember?" Zero nodded. Kaname brought his hand up, cupping Zero face, he tenderly used his thumbs to rub away the tears from Zero eyes.

"Everything going to get better okay? You've got your very over protected mum and you also have me. Whenever you need, I'll get it to you. Okay? And before you say you hurting me by taking my blood you're NOT okay. In fact, I really enjoy it, it gives me pleasure. Bites aren't meant to hurt, but bring pleasure, the only reason it hurt you so much is because Shizuka wanted you to feel pain and because the venom she injected into your body to turn you. If…. If I ever bit you, it wouldn't hurt Zero… not that I'm asking to bite you until you're ready…..Considering the face that if that were to happen, we'll form a blood bond, seeing as we already have half of one. But if we did complete it, we'll technically will make us married in vampire terms…..But we can still have a wedding if you want!... Not that I'm asking you to marry me now…. Maybe in the future, there's no pressure…. I'm sorry. I'm rambling; I'm going to stop talking now… " Kaname covered his face with both hands in embarrassment. I can't believe I just said that! God. I hope Zero doesn't feel pressure to complete the blood bond. Not to mention, I said I would bite him in the future and get married…. Geez, we only become a couple yesterday. Any second now, he's going to push me away and want nothing to do with me. Well done Kaname, you just destroyed any chance of staying in a relationship together.

Zero stared at Kaname with wide eyes, and then started laughing. Kaname looked up from his hands, a puzzled expression on his face. He looked around the room trying to figure out what Zero was laughing at. Zero only laughed harder when he saw Kaname do that, Kaname then realised Zero was laughing at him, but he still couldn't make sense of what was so funny.

Zero tried to get his breathing back to normal, he found a flustered Kaname hilarious. "I'm sorry Kaname, but I've never seen you like that before. You were so unsure of yourself and flushed, it was endearing to see you like that. And you said I was 'adorable' you should really see yourself. I like this side of you, it makes me feel special, because I get to see you like this". Zero smiles happily, the smile took Kaname breath away.

"That's because you're special to me Zero, so I don't what to behave like someone I'm not when I'm with you. I love you so much; you have no idea how happy I was when you said you loved me too. Plus, I'm not the adorable one, you are! MY adorable Zero" He smiled cheekily at Zero.

"Silly Kaname. You're more adorable, but let's agree to disagree otherwise we'll be doing this all day. And if I'm yours, then that makes you mine. MY sweet taking Kaname. Oh, by the way I would love to be your husband one day; I do want to complete our blood bond…. Just not quite yet…..I don't want to rush things". He said, tracing the little lines on Kaname's palm with his finger.

"You have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that Zero! I will wait as long as you want before we complete our bond. Okay? So there's no pressure!" They smiled at one another for a few second before they started to lean towards one another, their eyes shut. They met in a gentle kiss, hands holding each other gently, being careful of Zero shoulder.

They were so caught up in the moment they didn't notice a person approaching or someone opening Zero door. It was only when they heard someone gasp, following by books falling to the floor, did they break apart and look towards Zero's door. Both Zero and Kaname expression was the same, wide and surprised eyes, it was obvious that the boys had been kissing, by their swollen lips. The boys stared at the new person in the room for a few seconds before glancing at each other and sharing a knowing look.

"It's exactly, how it looks like. Zero and I are officially a couple as of last night." Kaname finally said.

Outside the boys Sun dorms. A few minutes earlier.

Yuki had just finished seeing Cross and was now on her way to Zero room with, the homework from yesterday, when her teacher had asked her to pass the work Zero (because he skipped class… again).

I wonder what's wrong with Zero. It must be serious because cross had informed his teachers that he'll be off a couple of days next week; and I haven't been allowed to even see him until now. I hope it isn't that bad.

Walking towards Zero room humming to herself. Once she got near his room, she heard voices, thinking it was Cross she decided to let herself into his room without knocking. Her eyes widen at the sight before her, she gasped and drop with books she was holding. Am I dreaming? What's Kaname doing in Zero bed and why are they kissing? Sure, it's hot, but last time I saw them together I'm pretty sure they still hated each other. Did I miss something?

Hearing Yuki, both Zero and Kaname turned to look at her, their expression was the same, wide and surprised eyes, it was obvious that the boys had been kissing, by their swollen lips. The boys stared at the Yuki stared at them, seconds went by before the boys glanced at each other, shared a knowing look.

"It's exactly, how it looks like. Zero and I are officially a couple as of last night." Kaname finally said.

Yuki looked between them for a few seconds as those words sunk in. "Did I hear right, you two are a couple?" Kaname and Zero looked at each other before continuing, this certainly wasn't how they pictured telling Yuki, but now they don't exactly have a choice. "Yuki, what Kaname said was true, we're now in a relationship together….. You don't hate us for it now, do you?" Zero finished, unsure of how Yuki was taking this, but needing to know where they all stand with each other now.

Yuki looked at Zero her brows draw together; she tilted her head to the side, puzzled by what Zero had said. "Why would I hate you now?"

"You know… for finding out we're together and that….we're gay….not to mention you've always had a thing for Kaname" Zero blushed at his own words, he knew he was gay from a young age but this was the first time he said it out loud. God this is so embarrassing; why did Yuki have to walk in without knocking. Kaname looked at Zero with love in eyes, he rubbed his hands up and down Zero arm in an attempt to reassure him. Zero so cute when he's embarrassed. Zero in turn looked at Kaname and gave him a small smile.

Yuki watched them interacted with each other. Aww, they're so cute together, if I had known they had feelings for each other I would've helped them get together. "Zero, how could I hate you both? It's clear to me that you're meant to be together and knowing that my two best friends are a couple makes me really happy. I'm glad you both found someone you want to be with. Oh, and Zero it was kinda obvious that you were gay considering how little you interact with girls. Furthermore, I've only ever seen Kaname as an older brother figure, the same as you Zero." She smiled at both of them, and then proceeded to pick up the books she had dropped.

Zero looked at Kaname in relief and gave him a smile that reached his eyes, Kaname smiled back, then turned to Yuki. "Thank you for understanding Yuki. It means a lot to us that you don't see us any differently." Yuki looked at Kaname, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "Just because I haven't changed my opinions on you guys, doesn't mean I don't want to know how you two got together, especially seeing as I was so nice enough to bring you your work too Zero"

Zero moaned and buried his head into Kaname shoulder; he closed his eyes, he really didn't want to have this conversation. Kaname wrapped his arms around him, he looked up at Yuki with pleading eyes "Yuki, maybe it's better to ask that question to Cross…The moments leading up to us becoming a couple wasn't exactly the best, as you can see from Zero arm." Kaname inwardly cringed at how he confessed. I really should have confessed to him earlier, the way I did it wasn't exactly how I imaged I would've done it.

Seeing the look in Kaname eyes, she decided not to push the subject. "Okay. Anyway, Zero did Cross tell you how long you'll have to have the sling on? We're in November now and it won't be long till Christmas, so you need to be better by then otherwise will end up getting food poisoning from Cross's food." She shivered at the thought.

Pulling away slightly from Kaname, Zero turned to face Yuki. "He told me to go and see him later, as he wasn't sure last night. " Zero looked down at the end of his sentence; he was remembering how sad his Mum looked when he found him. Noticing Zero saddening mood Yuki decided it was time to change the subject. "So….. I'm going to put your books over here…. Oh, before I forget, Cross said he was going to order some take-away for dinner, so what time are you going to Cross's house and is Kaname joining us? "Zero glanced at Kaname who nodded at him, he then turned back to Yuki. "Kaname and I should be there around half 5ish."

"Okay then. I'm going to go now, seeing as it's 3:24pm now, and Yori and I was going to paint our nails, but I'll see you both later, bye" with that Yuki gave them both a wave and left.

Looking at Kaname, Zero said "Will that certainly went better than I thought it would ". Smiling Kaname took Zero left hand in his hands and brought them to his lips, placing little kisses on Zero knuckles. "I told you it would be fine Zero. I love you". Zero smiled back at him "I love you too, but we need to get dressed and I need a shower." Looking up at Zero he said "You can come back to my room and have a bath if you prefer? It'll help you relax more and we can inform the night class that we're a couple now too."

"A bath sounds nice, but won't they find it weird that we suddenly become a couple?" Zero said, turning his head to the side. "It doesn't matter what they think Zero. Just as long as we're together, that's all what matter to me. Beside they're not that bad once you get to know them, who knows you might end up being friends with them"

"Yeah, you're right. We should go to yours now; if we put coats on we can stay in our pyjamas and jump through your bedroom window so no one will see us. You can borrow a coat from me."

"That's fine. It won't be long until the night class has their breakfast anyway. We can wait till tomorrow, to tell them if you want?"

"I think we should tell them today, I would rather get it over and done with."

"But first you need to drink some of my blood, if you drink from my wrist it won't matter if you spill any blood, as it won't land on my clothes."

"Kaname…. Really, I'm fine, I don't need any, I promise." Zero looked at his with pleading eyes. Even though he may be coming to terms with his vampire side doesn't mean he wants to drink blood from anyone. Even if Kaname did say it didn't hurt him, he just didn't feel right doing it. "Zero, it'll be okay. You're not going to hurt me"

"I know it won't hurt you, you've made that perfectly clear. But, I just don't want to, please don't make me. You gave me more than enough. Please." Kaname couldn't resist Zero pleasing eyes and begging tone, so he gave in…. This time. "Okay Zero, but next time you're going to drink some of my blood." Kaname spoke in a stern voice what left no arguments. Zero just nodded in understanding.

"Okay. We should leave now so we still have time to have a quick bath before they go to have their breakfast." Zero nodded and told Kaname where he kept his coats. Kaname took Zero sling off, helped him put on his coat and retired his sling around his neck once he was done, then he processed to put a coat on himself.

"Are you ready?" the pureblood said, while watching his boyfriend finish putting on his shoes. Zero finished slipping on his shoes and got off the bed, he walked towards his boyfriend, who was patiently waiting at the door for him.

"One minute, let me just get some clean clothes to take with me". Zero walked to his dresser and pulled out a grey Superdry top, black skinny jeans, black boxers and a pair of dark grey socks, putting the clothes in a bag once he was done. He then walked to his door "I'm ready now" he smiled, and then walked out the door with Kaname just before him; Zero shut the door and locked it.

Once he was finished, he looked into Kaname wine eyes. Shyly he slipped his left hand into Kaname right and interlocked their fingers. In response Kaname smiled happily at Zero and gave him a chase kiss on the lips before looking at Zero's surprised face. "Let's go then, shall we?" Zero nodded, too shy to talk, they continued their walk to the Moon dorms hand-in-hand