Chapter 57  The Day

That night laying in bed, Zero feels restless. Holding Yuki in his arms tightly, he sees that in an instant all this could be lost. Not seeing this in a long while. This was a wake up call, that for the rest of their lives, they will be watching over there heads. Wondering if Kaname was ever going to come after them. Zero hated it. He just lays there, wanting tonight to be over fast. So he can go home and hopefully everything would go back to normal.

In the morning Zero wakes up, Yuki still in his arms. Snuggling up close like she does most of the time. He loved it. He was used to falling asleep like this, he couldn't imagine any other way. He gets up to the bright smells of coffee brewing. A new day was here. Just one he wasn't looking forward to. He gets up and dressed as Yuki gets the kids up and ready for school. It was Zero's day to drop them off.

Yuki kisses them all as Zero grabs his coffee cup from her hand like he does every morning. Kissing her goodbye. The car ride to school loud both kids talking at the same time. Trying to tell Zero about there project for today. He just does his best to listen and wish them both good luck. Watching them both in the back seat, never wanting to let this go. They were his, this life he has come accustomed to.  He Kisses them both and dropping them at the door. Waving goodbye like he normally did.

As he gets in the car to drive to work, he just thinks. This is me? Who would have thought? I'm a dad, A husband? I have a life I never thought I would have. I never even thought I would be alive. I can get through anything. I'm not going to let Kaname take this away from me. Or anyone for that matter. The fear is only in mind, I need to let go of it. 

He drives to work, going to his office doing his daily chores. The time ticking away fast. Faster then he would like. Before he knew it, it was time to get ready for the chairty event. He took his tux here. Wanting to get ready here and just go straight from work. He wanted to case the joint and see what was going on. Also wanting to read the list of invited. Needing to see if Kaname was on it and whoever else he was going to have to deal with tonight. He wanted to be ready for it.

Zero hurries and puts on his tux, pushing his hair back and getting ready. When he is done he calls Yuki to let her know, he is leaving and on his way. Missing her, and wishing he didn't have to go tonight.

"I bet you look wonderful in that tux," Yuki says. "I will come home in it so you can see. How's that?" Zero replies. "Promise? I will wait up, So i can undress you. Piece by piece. "Yuki responds. "I will make sure to keep it on for you then. Now i have something to look forward to. Something that will be in my mind all night." Zero answers. "I love you Zero. Please be careful. If he shows up don't give into anything he says. Just let it go. He isn't worth it. "Yuki replies. "Everything will be fine, I did get the list. His name is on it. So is Hanabusa, Kain, Ruka and Takuma. The whole clan will be here tonight." Zero mumbles. "Will Maria?" Yuki asks with sarcasm. "Yes, Why? She is on the list." Zero answers. "That's the one to stay away from. She was in love with your brother and every time she sees you. She flaunts herself all over you!" Yuki spats.

 Zero starts to chuckle. "You have nothing to worry about. If it wasn't for all who is on the list I would tell you to come." Zero admits. "Kaname is my only worryment. No matter what disguise he would know. The rest I could fool. I would love to tell her to back off." Yuki spats. "I love you like this. My fisty firey Yuki." Zero laughs. "Whatever. I will See you later. Be good." Yuki says. "I will and love you too. "Zero remarks.

Zero finds there conversation lightening. It made him smile. Took some of the edge off how he was feeling. He knows she cares, he feels the same. He wished she was going with him. He just didn't know what they would find.