Good Trouble;

Naomi's brain was a wreck. Veronica and Naomi might have been safe inside the Cross Academy's walls, but it was night. Class was doubt in session for the Night Class; how the hell am I supposed to sneak her in through the academic building?

"Oh my God," Veronica belted softly, "This place is iconic!"

Naomi closed and locked the gate quickly while Veronica was gushing about Cross Academy.

"It has its own fucking forest!" Veronica pointed at the thick trees besides them, "Girl, I'm transferring."

Naomi laughed, "It's the middle of the semester you can't transfer."

Veronica ignored her, "How do the dorms look like?"

"Lower your voice," Naomi whispered warningly. "We're going to have to sneak in through the academic building and no one can hear us."

Veronica nodded and ran her thumb and forefinger across her lips as she made a twisting motion like locking safe and throwing away the key.

Still Naomi had to think of the quickest and quietest way to get to the Sun Dorms. This wasn't a problem before, the only person she ever had to worry about was herself. She needed to be careful of not just the vampires roaming the hallways but Yuki and Zero.

Naomi sighed, "Okay, so this is what we're going to do," she pointed to the side of the building, "we're gonna take the left side entrance, you see it right over there – just nod if you do."

Veronica squinted to see the side door and nodded when she did.

"Follow me," Naomi whispered, "quietly." She held her hand out for Veronica to hold.

Veronica took it without hesitation – they had done this before, last year when Veronica was new and Naomi was showing her the ins and outs of town, especially at night. Naomi didn't want Veronica to wander off and get lost, but it was worse now. If anything happened to Veronica here, it would be her fault and no one else's.

Naomi reached into her bag and stealthily unfurled Phthisis's blade out in front of them. It was dark and as long Naomi kept Veronica behind her she wouldn't see it. She turned the doorknob and walked inside with cautious steps.

"Close the door quietly," Naomi mouthed to Veronica.

Veronica turned the knob and closed the door slowly.

The lights inside the academic building were low; gladly, we're on the first floor. It's just a walk down two hallways and then we're home free.

Naomi gently tugged on Veronica's hand; please, let's make it through this without incident.

Veronica leaned in closer to her, "Are there classes going on?"

Naomi pressed her index finger to her mouth.

Veronica pursed her lips and mouthed, "Right."

Naomi kept her eyes on the prize – out of this academic building and on the cobblestone path to the Sun Dorms.

Quietly, they walked down the hallway and then turned the corner into the other hallway, at least they only had to go half-way through until they reached the door. She pushed the door open and stepped out again into the night, but she couldn't relax just yet – she had to make it to the Sun Dorms without running into Zero and Yuki. She supposed she could explain what happened in private. She knew Yuki would be understanding and Zero might escort Veronica all the way back to her dorm room in town.

Still Naomi had Phthisis out. Just because they were out of the academic building and free of the jaws of the Night Class but who knew if they'd be wandering outside of the building – she may not know any of them personally, but she doubted they were all rule abiding vampires.

"Come on," Naomi whispered, "we gotta move faster."

And they did. Naomi's breathing relaxed when she saw the Sun Dorms in the distance.

Veronica stopped mid-way through, "What are those?"

Naomi turned to see what Veronica was talking about and saw the gates that adorned the Moon Dorms to keep Day Class students out.

"The Moon Dorms." Naomi informed, "These," she pointed in front of her, "are the Sun Dorms."

Veronica raised an eyebrow, "Do the boys sleep there?"

I wish.

"No, there are two classes." Naomi continued, "Day class and Night class."

"Why?"

Naomi grabbed her friend's wrist, "I'll explain inside."

"But I want to see the forest." Veronica whined.

"The prefects are patrolling. We can't get caught, Ronnie." Naomi said.

Veronica nodded, "Right, right..."

They went inside the Sun Dorms, Naomi, who had become accustomed to the luxury of it, didn't think anything of it. But Veronica, who was living in Yosogami's High subpar foreign exchange dormitories, was in awe.

Naomi let out a big sigh of relief and let go of Veronica's hand, thank god, we made it. She put Phthisis back in her bag.

"This place is so much better than my crappy dorm." Veronica gasped.

"Yeah, well, it's not cheap." Naomi said, "I'm only here because I won the scholarship."

"How much does tuition cost?" She asked.

"So much only snobby rich kids attend."

Veronica groaned, "Ugh, you're surrounded by assholes."

And vampires.

"Aren't you rich, Ronnie?" Naomi teased.

Veronica smirked, "And I am an asshole."

They started going up the stairs. "Come on, this way," Naomi whispered.

Once, they arrived outside Naomi dorm, Naomi quietly turned the doorknob. She didn't want to wake Asuna.

"I have a roommate, so we have to be quiet."

Veronica nodded and gave her a thumbs up.

They entered the room and saw Asuna fast asleep.

Naomi let out a sigh relief, until Veronica whispered, "We have to change."

Shit!

Naomi tip toed towards her drawer and grabbed two pairs of pajamas and stuffed them in her bag, we're about the same size.

She motioned to the door, "The restrooms aren't far from here."

Veronica followed Naomi's footing as they made their way to the dormitory's restroom. Naomi opened the door and let Veronica in first.

Veronica threw her hands up in the air, "Even the restrooms are better."

Naomi smiled as she closed the door behind her, and she unzipped her bag and tossed Veronica a shirt and pair of sweatpants. Veronica put on the comfortable clothing while Naomi kneeled down to open the cabinets under the sink.

There's always spare toothbrushes and toothpaste, Naomi reached her hand in and grabbed two unused toothbrushes, jackpot.

"Here." She handed one of them to Veronica.

Naomi took off her top and reached for her baggy t-shirt, but then she heard the doorknob twist; I didn't lock it!

"Quick hide." Naomi whispered to Veronica.

Veronica, with a toothbrush sticking out of her mouth, looked around frantically. Naomi pushed her into a stall and heard Veronica let out a small yell before she closed the stall.

The door opened and Naomi's eyes widened, "Zero!" She shrieked, "Get out!"

I'm not wearing a shirt!

Naomi threw her toothbrush at his face, "What are you doing in the girls' restrooms, you creep?!"

Zero averted his gaze from Naomi's half-naked chest, "I was doing last minute rounds-"

Veronica giggled in the stall.

Zero snapped his head towards the sound as Naomi kicked the stall door with a glare.

Naomi, blushing red, yelled, "Don't look, peeping tom!" She wrapped her arms around her exposed skin; stop looking! Stop looking!

Zero turned his face away from her but questioned her, nonetheless, "Who's in there?"

"Asuna," Naomi answered as she grabbed her shirt and hastily put it on.

Zero nodded, but continued, "Getting in a little earlier than usual, don't you think?"

"I don't need to explain myself to you." Naomi snapped, "Now, get out."

Zero shot her a glare. It was clear he wasn't going to leave until she answered him, so Naomi walked up towards him and grabbed his red tie.

She pulled him down to her level and whispered in his ear, "There was a vampire in town and the school was the closest place." With that, Naomi pushed him roughly out the door, "Satisfied?" she asked.

Naomi didn't wait for him to reply. She had slammed the door in his face.

Veronica peeked her head out the stall, "Sorry," and stepped out, "was he at least hot?"

Naomi, with her cheeks still burning red, said, "You do know he's still outside."

Veronica shrugged, "But is he hot?"

Yes, he is.

Naomi lied, "No."

Veronica frowned, "Boo."

Naomi scoffed and took out the contents of her bag before taking off her skirt and replacing it with her cotton shorts.

Veronica looked at the polaroid, "Who's that?" She pointed at the man as she spit out into sink and rinsed her mouth.

"I don't know." Naomi confessed, "But he does look like someone I know."

"Who?"

Naomi shook her head, "He's from the Night Class and it's probably not important."

She grabbed the polaroid and stuffed it back into her bag.

Veronica waited for Naomi to finish brushing her teeth as she reached inside her bag and grabbed Phthisis and dangled it between fingers.

"Alright, killer, what's this for?"

Naomi huffed and quickly lied, "My dad gave it to me when I got here, you know, for protection."

Veronica nodded, "That makes sense." She handed it back to Naomi.

Veronica reached for the doorknob, but Naomi stopped her, "Wait."

Naomi peeked her head out to find Zero resting his back against the wall.

She felt her cheeks begin to heat up.

Naomi glared, "We don't need an escort."

She pushed Veronica out of Zero's line of sight.

"I disagree." Zero said bluntly.

Naomi tapped her foot in annoyance, "We know the way."

"Yes, but you might sneak off." Zero said.

Naomi breathed in, "I'm in pajamas, Zero. Where the hell do you think I'm going to go in pajamas?"

Zero stared at her.

"Fine!" Naomi stepped out and closed the door without letting Veronica out, "Then I have to tell you something." she breathed out, "Asuna's not in there. It's my friend, Veronica from another school."

Zero gave her a sharp look but before he could scold her, Naomi interrupted, "She was with me when that happened. I couldn't just leave her."

God, this shirt's too big it looks like I'm not wearing shorts.

Why am I thinking about this, right now? That's not important.

Naomi flushed pink; this is embarrassing.

Zero sighed, "It's fine, let's go."

Naomi opened the door, "Come on, Ronnie."

Veronica smiled sheepishly, "You're not in trouble, are you?

"No," Zero answered for Naomi.

He put his hands in his pocket and walked beside them.

Naomi felt so short compared to the two of them. Veronica was three inches taller, while Zero was at least a foot taller than Naomi; Cursed tall people.

They walked in silence, until they reached the dorm room and Naomi let Veronica go inside first.

Naomi gulped and reached for Zero's arm to stop him, "Are you going to tell the Headmaster?"

Zero shook his head.

Naomi raised an eyebrow, "Why not?"

"It's not your fault." He spoke.

"Right..." Zero pulled away but Naomi held on, and her demeanor switched into something menacing, "By the way, if you tell anyone you saw me half-naked. I will destroy you."

A/N: A big thank you if you are reading the rewritten chapters. Please let me know what you think about the some of the changes! :)