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Chapter 8 Dinner at Cross.

Yuki heads back inside, Getting something to snack on before bed. Remembering when Zero would be in the back of her. Getting his own snack. Also remembering, how she would drool over Kaname, wanting to be with him so badly. Wishing that their marriage was more fulfilling. That she had the friendship she had with Zero. She walks pass Zero's room. Keeping the door open, to just look in. Smiling as she goes to her own room. Eating her ice cream in bed and falling asleep. Still feeling a calm over her. One she seemed to only have here.

When morning comes Kaien starts breakfast. The smell waking Yuki up like it use to when she was a kid. Taking a big yawn, she climbs out of bed. Walking into the kitchen. Sitting down to eat.

 "So what do you have planned for today?" Kaien asks. "I am just going to walk around campus. Enjoying the sights. There are so many memories here. I really wish I never left." Yuki admits. "I think we all wished you didn't. We did know you had to make your own choice. You felt obligated to Kaname. I think you always did. From when he saved you. He looked like your knight in shining armor." Kaien states. "I wish. He would just be Kaname for once. Not the shining Knight always trying to protect me. It gets a bit annoying." Yuki answers. "He means well. I'm Sure." Kaien replies. They finish there breakfast.

Yuki goes off into her room, sitting there looking out the window at the day class students. Smiling. She gets her shower then gets dressed. Walking outside into the sunlight. Loving the freedom. Spending most of the day outside, talking to students and just hanging out. Being herself. Hanabusa spending most of the time with her to make sure nothing happened to her. Just enjoying her being alive again.

Later in the evening, Yuki goes back to Kaien's place. Getting ready for dinner. When she walks out she sees Zero in the kitchen. Her heart stops. Just watching him, getting a drink. Zero turns around, her scent hits him like a ton of bricks. 

"What are you doing here?" He asks as he turns around. "I wanted to visit my father." Yuki answers. "The old man mentioned something like that. Got tired of dear old Perverted Kaname?" Zero asks. " I just wanted a change of pace. What are you doing here?" Yuki asks. "I come here for dinner every now and then. The old coot asked me over today. Saying you would be here. That he wanted both of us here for dinner. I knew if I didn't come, I would never hear the end of it. So here I am." Zero answers. 

Not saying why he really came. Not wanting to look desperate to her. That he needed her. Needed to see her, hear her. He was still scared she would turn him away. Even after reading the letter about a hundred times.

"Later I would like to talk to you about something you left at my door," Zero says. "Sure, After dinner. Let's give father what he wants. I think we can get along for an hour. Don't you?" Yuki says. 

Looking into his eyes. She can't help herself but to stare. How she missed those beautiful lavender eyes.

She never noticed how gorgeous he was before. Never seeing him like this. For the first time, she saw him as a man, not her friend, not her brother. This tall lean man was gorgeous in every way. He catches her staring at him. Which makes him smirk to himself. 

"Is everything ok? Also, I am sure we can make it work for an hour." Zero asks. "Yes, its just been so long." Yuki answers. "Yea six years. Time to grow up." Zero says. Yuki just smiles at him. 

Not really sure what to say. Just glad they are not fighting.

Hanabusa walks into the kitchen. Taking a step back.

 "Oh, Shit. When did you get here Kiryu?" Hanabusa asks. "About twenty minutes ago. So what are you? Her bodyguard?" Zero chuckles. "Something like that. What's so wrong with that?" Hanabusa asks. "The male hoe is protecting her? I find that to be funny. That Kaname would even let you near her. With your background." Zero smirks. "Watch it! I can't help that the ladies love me. Kaname knows I would never do anything to Yuki. She is like my sister." Hanabusa admits. "Really? That didn't stop Kaname."Zero snaps. "Thats enough Zero. Its time for dinner. Let's all sit down and enjoy." Kaien comments.

 Seeing that Zero still doesn't like these people. The shots he was taking was below the belt. he knew Zero held a lot of resentment towards them. He hated them for taking Yuki away. 

They all sit down, Kaien, Yuki and even Hanabusa trying to make light of the evening. Talking about different things. Zero just sits there and listens. Every now and then peeking over to Yuki. Watching her eat. Seeing how much she has grown. She is even more beautiful than he remembers. It feels like old times at the table. Zero just wishes it was under different circumstances.