The aristocrat vampires seem to know her two seeing as they've all come to visit her, Shiki and Rima brought her Pocky, while Ichijou brought her manga's and Aido and Kain brought her meat knowing she needed meat and the headmaster can't cook well and being aristocrats they could get some pretty good steaks to her. Even Ruka came by and brought Tess something to do.

Tess said it was cause they knew a bored Tess is a dangerous thing. I was sitting in the infirmary as Tess was getting up and ready to leave, but she was still a little sore. The headmaster was going on about how excited he was she was staying, and I had to admit I was too.

"So Uncle Kai, what's my sitch, cause I'm already graduated technically.", she says as I raise an eyebrow.

"I took my classes online since I was always on the move.", she says smiling and shrugging.

"Hmmm, I forgot about that, I guess you'll be a full time prefect and an aid running errands around campus. At night you can patrol and you can help with the change over.", he says as she studies him.

"Uncle Kai, I've been here a week and Yuki hasn't visited, why. I know she's busy but except for her and Kaname everyone's come to see me." she says looking a little hurt and sad and I feel a little mad at Yuki.

Tess was in here because she was trying to save Yuki's child, which to Tess was family and Yuki didn't bother visiting. It was the least she could do.

"Well I'm sure she has good reasons.", Kaien says patting her arm as she raises an eyebrow.

"Hey why don't you go to your room and unpack.", he says as the she-wolf raises an eyebrow again.

Ya I guess. She says rubbing her arms before she carefully slides on her hoodie. I walk with her to her room as she looks down.

"Do you think I did something to upset Yuki.", she say breaking the silence as we enter her room full of boxes as she plops on her bed looking up at me sad. "Don't worry about it Tess, she'll come around.", I says not wanting to discourage her as I sat by her putting a hand on her shoulder. "Well I guess I better unpack my clothes." she says as she gets out the first box. I stick around to keep her company and because I didn't want her to strain when she started rearranging the furniture herself or moving things so she could hook up her electronics.

Before we know it her wall is covered with posters and she has a photo board up. I watch as she puts the pictures on it. I notice a few with the some of the aristocrats in it.

"Tess how do you know the other vampires.", I ask as she looks at me smiling.

Tess p.o.v.

"My mom and Kaien planned vacations together a lot and if Yuki came, Kaname came, and at first the others started coming cause they were following him.", she says and then after they got used to me and we became friends we began to meet up on spring breaks and stuff. "Like Ichijou I see him at a lot of comic cons.", I say pointing to a picture of Ichijou going as Usui from Maid Sama with me wearing a wig and maid outfit to look like Misaki..

"Aido likes to go to food festivals so if I have a hunt near one he arranges to meet up and Kain is usually along to keep him in line. I say pointing to a picture of me and Aido in some of the cutouts.

"Shiki and Rima like rides so we meet up to go to theme parks and usually ichijou or Aidou will come so we can have equal riders." I say as I put up some pick up me and Yuki when she'd come to visit.

She used to be so shy. I then dig out some newer pictures of me and Zero from his visit to my turf.

I let out a sigh, "I move so much, it's easier to befriend people who can meet up with and hang out, plus as vampires the time Zone change doesn't cost them sleep to talk on the phone.", I say as I sit down by Zero again looking at my boards seeing that I can definitely fit some more picks.

"I think this is my hardest move yet.", I say looking into Zero's eyes feeling vulnerable. "I was excited to see you, but it's another move.", I say and leave out the part were Yuki's been avoiding me.

He wraps his arm back around me in a hug.

"I for one am glad your hear now, knowing you were going on all those hunts alone again after I left was killing me.", he says as we look into each others eyes and I can see them swirling with emotions and I can feel genuine concern and affection for me from him which warms my heart.

"Well Zero I think I'm gonna take a nap, those painkillers are making me sleepy.", I say yawning as he smiles at me moving so I can lay down as he faces me and runs his hands down my face along my hairline as I close my eyes and eventually succumb to sleep.

"Zero's P.o.v.

I watch Tess slow her breathing as she dozes off wearily. I hate seeing her down, dang Yuki ignoring her.

She saved Yuki's hide, and years later her child's, and Tess genuinely loves Yuki as her cousin despite the circumstances. Tess radiates love to those she cares for, and it draws you in. She didn't deserve Yuki's behavior and next time I saw Yuki I'd tell her that too.

When did I stop loving Yuki though, I still care for her but its not what it was. When I came back home from vacation with the headmaster the first thing I wanted to do was put Tess's contact info in my phone, and then anytime she called she was always concerned how I was doing but I just wanted to hear her voice. And concerned herself with me before going into what she was up too.

I looked over the she-wolf and realized I'd be devastated if she was gone from my life and if she leaves I'd be tempted to follow her.

I'm drawn to her like I was the vampire who bit me, but in a good way. I continue to stroke her hair wondering if her wolf fur is as soft. As a wolf she was a pretty coloring thanks to her hair color. Eventually her presence soothes me into a lull of sleep. When I wake up I notice she's gone but I hear rustling in the kitchen so I head into the kitchen where Tess is sitting on the counter with a sandwich in her right and the student handbook in her left.

"Sleep well.", she says smiling at me as if she's bounced back from her down mood already as I hop on the counter next to her.

"You know I think you eat more than most girls I know.", I say as she puts the sandwich in her mouth.

"Have to I have a high metabolism to support.", she says holding her hand out with the sandwich in it to me and I grab her hand and bite it knowing what she was doing. Receiving a merry smile from her as I look over her shoulders.

"Did the headmaster give you the uniform yet.", I ask. "Yup and my dad used to think my skirts at home were short, I'm so tall I'm worried someone's gonna see my panties.", she says and at the thought I feel myself blushing. Now I'm not so sure I want her in uniform, I don't want the other guys seeing her like that, even though Tess has great legs. Right now she's in a hoodie with short hello kitty pajama shorts on on her crossed.

"Oh Zero, Tess great your still here!", shouts the headmaster as her rushes in the house with a sack of groceries. "I have dinner guests coming to dine with us tonight." he says as Tess bites her sandwich again chewing while he talks.

"Your not gonna give Tess food poisoning on her first night out of the infirmary are you?", I ask as she smirks playfully.

"Oh Zero you can be so mean.", Kaien says fake crying as Tess suppresses a giggle.

"Well I wanted to give Tess a heads up so she can dress nice.", he says causing her to raise an eyebrow.

Tess p.o.v.

"So whose the important guest.", I ask finishing my sandwich before getting a cup of water. "It's a surprise.", he says as I sense his nervousness. "Than why are you so nervous?", I ask hopping back on the counter to drink.

"Oh Tess my little mei I'm not nervous just really excited.", he says as I raise an eyebrow at him. "Really your gonna go with that excuse.", I say finishing my water before cleaning my glass up

"Well while you lie to yourself I'm gonna get ready to go for a run.", I say excusing my self as I wink at a smirking Zero. I change into some jogging shorts and a workout tank as I head out of my room. I look out the window before I run outside and begin to run the campus, I need to get some of this excess energy out.

I return a little while later and enter quietly hearing the Zero, and my Uncle arguing in the kitchen. "You can't do that you crazy old man!", shouts Zero. "But it'll be so yummy.", says my Uncle.

"Look I may not care for your choice of guests but I'm not gonna let you give Tess food poisoning!", shouts Zero. I guess while I was out my Uncle spilled the beans. I grab a towel and a sundress and some panties and run into the bathroom putting a towel on the door so I can pop into the shower.

I let the water wash all my worries down the drain. After I'm dressed again I blow dry my hair and admire my magenta sundress before shoving my towel in the hamper and gathering my dirty clothes to throw in the hamper in my bedroom.

I pop in the kitchen as my uncle cries about how cute I look while Zero stirs a pot, before looking up as our gazes capture each other and lock on. I can see Zero's cheeks rise in a little blush. "Tess could you please set the table.", says my uncle interrupting us and I nod and begin with getting out the plates.

I stand in the kitchen thinking about the cute prefect in the next room, feeling myself turn pink at the thought.

I return to the kitchen for the cups and start to pull out five but I'm just an inch short on the last one as I stand on my tip toes. "Here I got that.", Zero says standing behind me and reaching for it his arm crossing over me. "thanks.", I say looking up at him with another smile.

As I finish setting the table the door bell rings and I run to open it, and nearly sweat drop. At the door is the Kuran's. My cousin was the dinner guest....

Ch8

Tess's p.o.v.

I recover quickly and bring out my smile "Yuki, Kaname so glad you guys made it out.", I say hugging my startled cousin and her startled mate who is holding there child. "Come on in.", I say leading them in to the dining room where my uncle rushes in a high chair so Kaname can set Juri down before he squeezes Yuki, and fawns over Juri.

"So um Tess how long are you visiting for?", she says making small talk. "Well my parents were concerned I was overworking out my way, so they convinced me to apply for a transfer to the Hunter's association out here. And with Uncle Kai and Toga being up there my transfer was approved so I'm here to stay indefinitely.", I reply and sense Yuki and Kaname's surprise making me smile more.

Although Juri seems elated, and reaches towards me to which I kneel before the child's high chair so I'm eye level making her smile more. "What do you think about that little one.", I say as she claps happily.

"So Tess will you be in the day or the night class while attending.", asks Kaname.

"Oh Kaname Tess-Kun is already graduated so she's gonna be assisting a few of the teachers and running errands for me in between perfecting duties.", says my Uncle.

"That and I get two kinds of missives so I'd have to much explaining to do.", I say before excusing myself to the kitchen to help Zero.

I enter to see my favorite male stiring a pan. "Need any help?", I ask as he smiles back at me. "No I like to cook, it's relaxing as long as the headmaster stays out.", he says

"How are you doing?" he asks looking over at me. "It's awkward after so long to be talking to her again.", I say as he nods in understanding. Although I can sense a little confusion and discomfort. I figure it's because he doesn't like Kaname and maybe he still has some feelings for Yuki.

We keep each other company in a companionable quiet, and eventually I start to take the food into the dining room where the guests are seated talking, and I can feel an awkwardness in the air every time I come into the room like I'm missing something.

Eventually were all seated at the table even though Zero would rather be somewhere other than eating with Kaname. He's stationed himself next to me and we're across from Yuki and Juri while my Uncle and Kaname are at the ends.

"So Tess I can smell most wolves but how is it when I'm around your family we don't pick up your scents.", asks Kaname when I got food in my mouth as I eye him.

"Well Kaname, we're sealed.", I say

"Does that mean you could go beserk like Zero could some day.", says Yuki as I look at her trying not to roll my eyes. "Nope.", I say popping my p. "I was born a wolf and the seal is just a protective measure.", I state.

"So how come when Tess was kept in the infirmary recovering the whole night class came to see her, but you Yuki her cousin whose baby she saved and Kaname never showed up to see her.", says Zero eyeing them coldly.

"Yuki and I were busy, but I assure you we are grateful that Tess came and helped find and rescue our child.", says Kaname and I put my hand on Zero's arm in a calming gesture. The rest of the dinner went awkwardly with Zero and Kaname exchanging unpleasant barbs, Yuki dealing with the baby or looking at her lap and my uncle fawning over the baby.

Eventually my Uncle leads the guests the living room as I start to help Zero clear the table. I find an apron and throw it over my dress an start to do dishes with Zero helping. "Well this has been weird hasn't it.", I say as he grunts.

Once everything is cleaned up and put away I get ready to head to the living room as Zero grabs my hand.

I look up at him as his hand cups my face looking into my eyes trying to make a decision.

"You look great tonight Tess.", he says making me blush , "I meant to say so earlier but then Kuran shows up and he always gets my blood boiling. ", he says.

"I know, I can sense your blood pressure rise when he enters a room.", I say smiling before he follows me into the living room where I sit on the armrest of the chair Zero decides on. He always smells so good to me.

"Um Tess can I talk to you alone for a few minutes.", says Yuki. "Ya sure thing cuz.", I say as I lead her into the guest room I'm occupying. "so was sup.", I ask tilting my head. "Why did you come here.", she says staring at me.

"Exactly like I said earlier.", I said. "I think Zero's using just using you to make me jealous.", she blurts before covering her mouth. And if crickets were chirping would be the only thing to make this visit more awkward.

"Well is it working?", I say playfully as she gasps. "Relax cuz, I'm just kidding and me and Zero are just really good friends for now. Besides do you honestly think that lowly of him. Seriously your letters used to say he was your best friend."

"I just don't want him to hurt you.", she says and then I pick it up she is jealous. "I'm a big girl cuz, and if he was using me I wouldn't give him the time of day because I would know." I say as I sit on the bed as Kaname barges in taking my hand.

"Then are you using him because your mad I haven't contacted you.", she asks. "Wow Yuki I'm flattered I didn't know you thought so low of me. Even Kaname knows I wouldn't stoop that low.", I say tilting my head . "Yuki even though Tess is a wolf, her intentions are usually good ones so I'd suggest you calm yourself before you say anything else to her you might regret.

They eventually left my room and the rest of the night was awkward. I eventually changed into some jammies and washed my face before plopping on the couch while my Uncle went to his office. I flipped on TV and got comfortable as Zero sat by me now in a pair of track pants and a Cross Academy hoodie.

It was such a relief that the dinner was over and my cousin were gone, now I could spend the rest of the evening with my future mate getting to know him.