Disclaimer: "Ssh...tell them who you belong to my sweet." Kaname whispered from behind Zero, holding the silverette tightly around the waist. Zero began fidgeting as he felt Kaname kissing his neck. "I don't belong to anyone except Kaname." Zero moaned, shivering when the pureblood growled possessively over him.

Warnings: OOCness, Shonen-ai, Gay vampires, Swearing, Grammar mistakes, Crossdresser!Zero (because I want it damn it!), InDenial!Kana (Lol)

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Chapter 5: If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me?

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It's been three weeks since he's lived with the Cross family, to say he didn't have a high blood pressure was ridiculous because he bloody well did and he had a headache that just won't go away no matter how many pills he swallowed; he was tempted to run back to his parents but didn't as he promised to behave and stay here.

'Fucking Cross. How many times have I told the old man NOT to touch the oven or any kitchen appliances!' Zero rubbed his temple, he cursed his father for leaving him in a loony bin with a manchild who could only burn things down and an energetic girl that could talk non-stop for hours. There literally wasn't a moment of peace in this house.

"Cross." Zero said through gritted teeth, "You are not allowed in this kitchen unless I'm there to supervise, exception being the tap water or fridge which I'm sure you can do that on your own without destroying it. Touch anything but the those two and I won't cook for you anymore." Zero watched on triumphantly as the ex-hunter cried fake tears, begging the silverette for mercy. Was it cruel of him to do? Maybe... if Cross didn't break the oven for a third time and burned down half the kitchen. Fuck man, he's only ten years old. Why is he dealing with this shit?

Zero kicked Cross out of his kitchen. Yes, his. He owns this damn kitchen now because the old man can't be trusted. The man may have been an excellent hunter - despite retiring from that profession - Zero doesn't know how in heavens name that his guardian couldn't do something simple as boil water. He's just baffled how Cross managed to boil water in a (brand new) kettle that somehow became a poisonous gas. How!?

"I must persevere. I will not run away. I will not commit murder..." Zero mumbled as he swept the floors and benches, cleaning the whole kitchen and arranging everything neatly, making a mental note to go shopping for food and other stuff he'll need to decorate the kitchenette and his bedroom.

"Hmm...I'll call Tori if she's free to hang out tomorrow." Zero pondered to himself hands expertly putting together lunch for them and a guest Cross mentioned would be arriving soon.

'I wonder who it could be?'

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"Kaname-sama, we're here. Would you like for me to wait or come back later?" The chauffeur asked his young lord who waved off his words. "No need for either. I'll call if I need a pickup otherwise you may return home." Kaname spoke, the chauffeur nodded in compliance before leaving.

Russet orbs turned to stare briefly at the building that he and his inner circle would be attending in the near future then made his way towards the house of Kaien Cross, chairman of the academy and a dear friend of his deceased parents. The ex-hunter wanted to build the school based on co-existence between humans and vampires living peacefully something his parents had been happy to help with as they funded the project. Kaname wanted to carry on their wishes so he offered his assistance to Kaien.

Finally standing in front of the door he knocked firmly, without a second delay Kaien threw open the door and shouted cheerfully at the brunet, "Hello Kaname-kun! You're right on time!" Tiny footsteps from behind Kaien came stomping quickly towards them as a small body launched itself at the older teens open arms gleefully hollering the pureblood's name.

Kaname smiled and hugged his precious person, glad to see she was happy and doing well then as he released her from his grasp Yuki tugged him inside heading straight to the kitchen. Yuki wanted her saviour to meet her adopted brother that she was excited to introduce the two to each other, and that the three of them could become really great friends.

"You have to meet Zero!" Yuki said with a joyful smile aimed up at Kaname who returned the smile however he was wondering who this "Zero" stranger was, Cross hadn't informed him there would be another person joining them that it caused him to be cautious in approaching their destination if not protective of Yuki being around an unknown entity.

As they turned to enter the kitchen, Kaname froze slightly, his breath caught in an unexpected gasp as his eye's laid upon a child of angelic beauty. Hair of silvery silk pulled into a side plait adorned with cherry blossoms, ivory skin blessed by moonlight as small graceful hands sliced the vegetables with expertise of a professional chef. His gaze took in the way the navy blue kimono fitted perfectly on the silverette, soon the fair haired stranger finally faced him and his heart skipped a beat. Those exotic eyes were gems of royalty, a cute button nose and plump lips he wanted to be the first to capture their innocence...what on earth is he thinking!? He couldn't be having these thoughts about a level D vampire who is also a hunter, which is what he could gather from the little one's aura.

Zero on the other hand stared curiously at the handsome brunet Yuki brought along. 'If I didn't know Yuki was human, I'd think her and this pureblood were siblings.' He shrugged. Whatever. Feeling slightly uncomfortable under the vampire's intense gaze Zero wondered if he should throw a knife at the guy...you know, something to avert the awkwardness between them. Why isn't anyone saying anything? Maybe he should use the knife and every cutlery that was in reach for him to throw at the male with a staring problem.

'No. I will endure. I will not blink!' Zero glared at the brunet. He would totally win this staring contest because why else would the brunet be looking at him for? Now that he thinks about it as he analyses the pureblood's aristocratic features the taller male looked kind of familiar...kinda like...

Rido.

Zero stiffen at the name his mind whispered and immediately hissed as he accidentally cut his palm. 'Fuck. I swear if this bastard is related to Rido I'm stabbing him.'

Kaname's eyes flashed red as his nose caught a fruity scent that taunted his senses, instantly he felt his throat was parched even though he had a glass of blood before he came here, not to mention he is a pureblood they generally have better control over their thirst than other vampires. 'It's absurd. I shouldn't be this tempted over that strange child's blood.' Kaname curiously thought of the blood he wanted to taste.

The pureblood gently ushered Yuki out of the kitchen, telling her to wait in the living and not to worry bout the silverette since the girl had a worried look on her face. Once Yuki left, Kaname made his way to Zero who slowly backed away from him with wary eyes, he wasn't sure why but he didn't like it that the angelic beauty was putting distance between them. He stopped moving closer when a heavenly voice slipped through those pink lips.

"Take one more step towards me pureblood and I won't hesitate." Said the fair haired child, fingers gripping the sharp utensil tightly with a fierce glare that dared the brunet to try. Kaname of course, didn't believe the silverette so really it was his own fault for being off guard as the knife sunk into his arm when he grabbed the small wrist; bringing the little one closer to his body he pulled the knife out of his arm then whispered soothingly.

"Little girls shouldn't be using a sharp knife without an adult."

"Let's get something straight here bastard. I'm not a girl despite my feminine appearance and I can handle knives just fine...why are you looking at my hand?" Zero grumbled, trying hard to free his left hand but to no avail since the brunet was physically stronger.

"A boy? Hm...interesting." Kaname leaned towards the small hand and licked the open wound while staring at the younger male who looked confused, embarrassed and murderous. What an array of conflicting emotions Kaname was intrigued by the boy's expression, but most of all the delicious taste of the silverettes blood.

It was surprisingly sweet.

Honey and cranberries. It was addicting. Which shouldn't be the case as this boy was a level D vampire. A level D or E blood were sour, almost acidic in their flavour while hunters blood usually repel a vampire from biting them yet if they were bitten their blood would be bitter hence why not many hunters are turned or drank from.

Kaname observed his saliva healing the boy's palm then his eye's trailed up from the silverettes wrist to the delicate neck, his beast was awake and watching when it did something unexpected...it cooed happily at the smaller male in his arms; he could feel his beast wanting to nuzzle Zero's neck and mark the tiny being as theirs. He was in shock although outwardly he remained calm and stoic.

This...this shouldn't be happening.

His inner beast had never before responded like this. With anyone. Not in his past life, not even his dear Yuki which irked him to be honest.

"Uh...could you like, let go of me? I don't feel comfortable being held by some pureblood I don't know who licked me...you licked me! What kind of person would just lick a complete stranger!?" Zero huffed angrily, puffing out his cheeks to which Kaname thought was adorable then shook his head to clear his mind. He shouldn't be thinking like this about a boy he just met, his inner beast though had no problem whatsoever and continued to purr affectionately over the young one.

A/N: Mwahahahahaha! Someday Kaname will succumbed to Zero's cuteness and fall for the silverette and start chasing after Zero and then Yaoi will commence!...But I must exercise patience which I'll fail anyways because

1) I tried exercising, lasted only a week before I said screw it lmao!

2) I'm not patient to begin with lol.

Hope y'all had a great Christmas or holiday last year. Sorry for taking so damn long in updating, laziness is strong with this one lol Anyways, take care and stay safe everyone! :D