Ayame's POV

I groaned, slamming a pillow over my head to filter out the chatter from outside.

'Pillow?'

Pushing the pillow away, I sat up, eyes wide with awareness as I surveyed my surroundings. My hands automatically moved for the knife I usually kept hidden by my headboard only to find it missing. I calmed as I noticed my weapons placed on the nightstand, close enough to grab if needed, but removed from my person for comfort.

Noting the Victorian style of the room and how it practically screamed wealth, I internally cursed the damn pureblood and my body's reaction to consuming his blood.

'Of course, he'd move me when it was clear I wasn't going to wake up.' Groaning, I pushed the covers away, moving to get a start on my day only to have my eye twitch when I noticed my change of attire.

"If Rima wasn't the one to change me there will be hell to pay," I growled.

Unbuttoning the silk shirt, I was relieved to find they have not removed my bindings. Quickly unravelling them, I hummed in approval seeing the wounds have been completely healed, leaving the skin completely unblemished.

Taking a quick shower and brushing my teeth with the available necessities, I wrapped a towel around myself, frowning as I realized my clothes from last night were nowhere to be seen.

I tensed as a knock sounded.

"Who is it?" I called.

"Me."

I relaxed, hearing the toneless voice of Rima.

"Come in."

The ginger vampire stepped inside, hair down and dressed in pyjamas. Her usually blank eyes were hazy with sleep as she held a pile of clothes in her hand.

"Kaname-sama said you'd need a change of clothes," She murmured, handing me the pile.

As I was about to thank her, I narrowed my eyes as I realized just what I was given.

"You have got to be kidding me," I frowned.

Rima shook her head. "If you don't change now, you'll be late for class," She yawned, "I'm going back to bed."

Before I could protest, the door had already slammed behind her. Groaning I checked my watch and saw that the vampire was right and with my current track record, I couldn't afford another day of absence this week.

Groaning I quickly changed into the set of clothes given to me. Combing my hair, I sighed in annoyance as the noise from outside seemed to get louder from when I woke up. Peaking out the curtains my eye twitched seeing the crowd of Day Class girls outside only to remember what day it was.

"Oh great," I groaned, "It's Valentine's Day."

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Third Person's POV

Holding a box of pocky, Yuki blinked turning to Zero in confusion. Feeling her stare, he rose an eyebrow.

"What?" He glared.

"Have you seen Ayame?" She asked holding up the box of pocky, "I got her this for Valentine's."

Frowning he shook his head. "I didn't hear her return to the Headmaster's house," The last he remembered seeing his surrogate sister was when she left to leave a report in the headmaster's office, "Did she go to her dorm room?"

Yuuki frowned, shaking her head. "It was late, and I didn't want to wake Yori, so I spent the night in Ayame's since she doesn't have a roommate. She never came in though."

Zero shrugged. "It's Ayame, she'll show up."

Though worried, Yuuki sighed and nodded. Ayame couldn't really afford to miss more class. She'll just wait it out, and if Ayame didn't show up, she'd bring it up with the Headmaster.

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Yuuki frowned as she watched the clock. There were only five minutes left until class started. Just as she was about to call Zero the students suddenly erupted in chatter.

"Isn't that-"

"Where'd she get the uniform?"

"Is she transferring?"

Zero and Yuuki's eyes widened as they saw who was suddenly the centre of attention of the Day Class.

Climbing up the steps was a familiar blonde clad in a Night Class uniform.

"Ayame?" Yuuki whispered, awed.

The brunette always admired her friend, who was an older sister figure to her, but seeing her in the white uniform gave her this untouchable aura much like the rest of the Night Class. Though she didn't want to say it with Zero around, the uniform suited her.

"Why are you wearing that?"

Ayame sighed, nudging Zero to the side as she took a seat beside him. "Rima and Senri found out I was injured." She murmured.

The hunter cursed realizing what had happened. "You spent the night with the bloodsuckers?"

"Not like I had much of choice considering I was out cold." The blonde huffed, "Someone stole my clothes and Rima came in with these. It was late, and I can't miss any more classes."

Zero glared at her clothes only to stop when Ayame suddenly smacked the back of his head.

"It's only this once," She rolled her eyes, "Now stop glaring at me or I won't make your miso ramen since I didn't have time last night."

Zero stared at her with narrowed eyes before nodding.

Feeling the eyes on her person, Ayame held back the scowl as she took out her notebooks. She ignored the whispers of the Day Class and glanced at the clock.

'It's only for five periods,' She thought, 'A uniform can't have that much of an effect on my day.'

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Ayame's POV

Oh, how wrong I was.

My eye twitched as I politely smiled at the tenth student who had come and asked me about the uniform and if I was giving anyone chocolates for Valentine's day.

I elbowed Zero in the stomach, practically feeling him smirk at my predicament.

"I am so burning this when we get home," I growled once the student left.

Zero chuckled, "Are you giving anyone chocolates, nee-san?"

I rose a brow, "You don't like sweets Zero."

The boy rolled his eyes, "But I like your cooking."

I couldn't stop the smile even if I wanted to. It was rare to hear compliments from Zero and when he did his tsundere tendencies more often than not make them sound like insults.

"It was just gonna be the usual but seeing as it's a free period..." I trailed off standing, "I'll be right back."

Zero and Yuuki watched me leave with confusion on their faces. Making my way to the staff office, I knocked, peaking my head in.

My homeroom teacher, Saito-sensei waved me in. "Oh! Kimura-chan, coming to pick up your treats?" Smiling I nodded. "It's free period so I thought I'd hand them out now rather than rush at the end of the day."

Sensei nodded in agreement, taking out a box of carefully wrapped treats that I had given him for safekeeping.

"Thank you for watching them, Saito-sensei."

The man waved me off, smiling kindly. "It's no problem, it's nice to see you doing this. The boys get rather depressed around Valentine's Day since the girls usually give their chocolates to the Night Class."

I chuckled and nodded, placing the box on the desk, shuffling through it. Finding what I was looking for, I bowed handing it to my teacher. "Happy St. Chocolate's Day Sensei," I smiled at his surprised expression, "As a thank you for teaching me and understanding my absences."

The man laughed, waving me off as he took the bag. "I didn't expect this. Thank you, Kimura-chan. Now off you go."

Bowing again, I grabbed the box and made my way back to class.

Entering, I ignored the curious gazes and began sifting through the box, handing each student an artistically bagged treat personally addressed to them.

"Happy St. Chocolate's Day," I stated as I handed the last bag to the Day Class President.

Everyone stared at me in surprise before the boys began tearing up, hugging their treats.

"I'll treasure it always Ayame-sama!"

"This will become a family heirloom!"

"Ayame-sama!"

I blanched at the sudden title.

"No no no, it was just a small gift," I protested, "Don't call me Ayame-sama!"

The girls laughed at my plight, thanking me for their gifts even though Valentine's day was usually a day for boys to be given sweets.

Yuuki cheered glomping me. I stumbled at the sudden weight, wrapping my arms around her waist to keep us from falling.

"Oh thank you! Your double chocolate sweetheart brownies are my favourite!" She was practically drooling as she held her own bag of sweets filled with extra brownies. "And before I forget... Happy Valentine's Ayame!"

Staring at the box of pocky I smiled, sighing in exasperation. Ruffling the brunette's hair despite her protests, I kissed Yuuki's cheek affectionately, much to her surprise.

She blushed beaming up at me.

"Happy Valentine's Yuuki."

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"So should I start calling you Onee-sama?"

I scowled at Zero as we made our way to the gates for the switchover.

"Maybe I should take away those brownies," I threatened, "It's not like you like sweets anyway."

Zero huffed, finishing off a brownie before stuffing the rest in his pocket. "What kind of person takes back a Valentine's Day gift?" He threw back, "I thought you were changing out of that thingafter class?" He gestured towards my uniform.

I rolled my eyes as I adjusted the blazer. "Blame the Day Class boys. If they didn't keep bothering me, we would have left on time." I grumbled. "Now let's go. I want to get this event over and done with so I can start making the miso ramen."

Though it would be unnoticed by many, Zero's eyes brightened. I smiled to myself, warming. 'How long has it been since I last saw him like this?'

Catching sight of the crowd of Day Class girls, Zero and I paused. Glancing at each other our faces alone said enough of how we felt.

"Headmaster should have just cancelled the event altogether," Zero grumbled.

"And leave behind a riot for us to take care of?" I snorted, "I'd rather not spend the next few days dealing with crazed fangirls trying to sneak into the Moon Dorms to give their idols sweets. Now come on."

Zero grumbled some more before he followed after me.

Going to my assigned section, I organized the girls who seemed more obedient than usual. I stared at them in confusion, only to have awe-filled eyes stared back. My brows furrowed staring down at the white uniform I was dressed in.

"No way could this be influencing them this much," I shook my head, "It's just a uniform!"

Hearing the gates open, I watched as the Night Class strutted out.

"Okay okay okay!!! Get in line! You there! I saw that!" Yuuki yelled flashing a yellow card, "Get back in your place!"

I covered my mouth holding in my laughs at Yuuki's behaviour. Sensing my area becoming restless with the appearance of the Night Class I frowned, shaking my head.

"Behave," I spoke sternly, "You'll get your chance to give your chocolates soon." The girls blushed but obeyed nonetheless.

"Okay! Welcome to the traditional Valentine's Day, Who is the lucky winner of the day class girls' chocolate?!line-up race!" I sweatdropped at the name already picturing the eccentric headmaster as he tried to name the annual event, "All the members of the night class are to walk to their assigned gates. Once in position, the girls will line up to give you their chocolate. Please stay calm and cooperate with one another. Keep in mind that this is not a game. It means a lot to the girls, so take it seriously!"

I glared at Aidō as he bounded towards his assigned gate, "They're mine! All mine!"

"Aidō." The vampire froze at the unspoken command of his superior, "Remember to mind your manners, understand?"

"Yes, dorm leader," Aidō smiled weakly.

Moving to do my duties I scolded the ladies as they pushed each other to be the first in their lines.

"Nice uniform, Ayame."

I sighed, glaring at the orange haired beauty. "If I had my clothes from last night that wouldn't be the case."

Rima smirked minutely, glancing at the compliant girls behind me who stared between the two of us in shock and awe.

"How?" She wondered, curious about how her human friend got the girls to obey this time.

I frowned, glaring down at my uniform. "It's a uniform. It can't change people that much."

Rima hid her smile behind her hand looking at her friend up and down. It was quite strange how the uniform seemed to fit her so well, but Ayame always had this powerful aura that commanded attention. The outfit just accentuated that and her natural beauty.

"Oh! Ayame-chan you look great!" Ichijou grinned as he stood beside the prefect, his booth stationed in her area, "You should transfer classes! You'll fit right in with us!"

I was surprised at the blonde's sudden use of my first name but frowned at his words, narrowing my eyes.

"Fit in?" I whispered, "That's never gonna happen."

Feeling my mood sour, I glanced at Rima who now had a mahogany-haired vampire by her side. He frowned at the pile of chocolates in his arms, handing half to his fellow model.

"Ah, Rima, Senri," I called catching their attention.

The two blinked, their reflexes acting up to catch the objects thrown at them. They stared bewildered at the bagged treats in their hands.

"Happy Valentine's." I smiled.

I'll never admit it, but the two had grown on me, though I guess that's just expected when we all worked under the same modelling agency and assigned the same manager.

Their smiles were hardly noticeable as they nodded in thanks before moving towards the main building, finished with the collection of their chocolates.

Seeing as Yuuki was having trouble, I moved to help her out. Seeing the Day Class girls listen so well to my instructions I was beginning to have second thoughts on burning the Night Class uniform.

"Eh? Why didn't Wild come over?"

I tensed as the presence of the pureblood drew close.

"Thank you for everything, Yuuki."

Said girl looked over her shoulder as she struggled to hold back the hoard of Day Class girls.

"Sure!"

I narrowed my eyes as the pureblood paused by me. Kuran smirked looking down at my outfit.

"It suits you, Kimura," Kuran mused, "Maybe we'll be seeing you in it more often."

I glared, my mind flashing to Ichijou's previous words of me fitting in with them.

"What are you playing at, Kuran-senpai?" I spat, not enjoying the sense of foreboding falling on me.

The pureblood tilted his head in thought, eyes taking on a hue of red. "I assure you Kimura, I am doing nothing of the sort," He smiled politely before turning to Yuuki, "Don't get hurt girls."

I was apprehensive to the fact he included me. Kuran had never cared much for my presence. What changed?

"I-I won't!" Yuuki assured longingly staring as he left.

My eyes widened as the girls suddenly pushed forward, scrambling over Yuuki towards Kain. I knelt down, helping her up, curiously watching as Zero called to catch Kuran's attention before throwing something at him.

I hummed in understanding seeing the box in the pureblood's hands.

"You dropped that."

Yuuki panicked patting herself down. "Huh?! Ah... When did... Zero!"

"I accept. Thank you, Yuuki."

I hid my amusement and annoyance as Yuuki suddenly stood at attention, blushing at the pureblood, "S-sure!"

Once the pureblood was gone, Yuuki turned her anger to our fellow guardian.

"How dare you just give it to Kaname like that! I could kill you right now!" She growled, punching the hunter.

"You were going to wimp out!" Zero glared, "I saw you! Ow!"

"Hey hey, calm it shorty," I laughed, wrapping my arms around Yuuki's waist, pulling her away from Zero.

She pouted at me, staring sadly at her feet.

"Because he probably didn't want it anyway..." She sighed, "He belongs with the Night Class. I can only ever catch a glimpse of what it must be like. The world he lives in... the things that he sees... He's so different from me..."

I frowned, staring after the pureblood noting the fact he now only held one valentine's in his hands... Yuuki's.

'But he cares for you much more than you think, Yuuki. The only question is why?'

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Looks like Ayame has become an unwilling idol of the Day Class :D Something's definitely suspicious in how the Night Class is treating Ayame, am I right? And it looks like she's suspicious of our resident pureblood.

You all know the drill. Leave your comments, ask you questions, but no promises on getting answered ;) Till next week~

<3 Lala

Updated: 19/03/13