Chapter 99 part 2 Obligation

Kaname sits there thinking about everything that Takuma told him. Wondering if Zero would be good enough to do this? Would he? Who is he working with? He would never be able to do this alone. He would need a partner. One that was skilled at these things. That knew just what to do. "So Kiryu isn't as dumb as I thought he was," Kaname says to himself. Now feeling that it has to be Zero. He has much to gain from this. He gets the girl. He just sits there and stews in his own juices. Feeling Kiryu had one up on him. If this is true. Not to mention? What else is he hiding?

Dinner time comes and Zero comes for dinner. They all sit down at the table eating like normal. Kaname not letting on he suspects anything. As of right now, he just thinks its Zero. He needs proof before he says something. Not wanting to hurt Yuki. Seeing and knowing she is falling more and more in love with Zero as the days go by. He can't blame Zero if it's true. Its something he would have done in the past. Just trying his best now to do right by her. So she doesn't hate him. Was it worth it? He wasn't sure. He saw his old self winning this battle more than the person he had turned into now.

Zero does his best to talk to Yuki. Trying to get her over whatever happened this morning. Telling her all about his afternoon in the stables. She listens and smiles at him. Giving him all her attention. She tells him about her day as well. What she did with the children. As they Swap stories, Kaname just continues to eat. Keeping his real feelings to himself as always. When he is done he just excuses himself. Kissing Yuki on her head. Then walking out of the room.

When the dishes are done and the kids are put to bed. Yuki says goodnight to Zero. He walks home to the guesthouse. Wishing she was coming with him. Just knowing not to push her. She goes up to get ready to bed. Just seeing Kaname laying on the bed.

"Is everything ok?" Yuki asks. "Yes, my love. I just figured. I would have an early night. It's nice to see you come to bed. My bed." Kaname says. "I thought I would stay here tonight. I am sure you missed me the last few." Yuki answers. "Yes more than you know. I want my little cuddle bunny with me. Always with me." Kaname remarks. Yuki just smiles. Getting into bed. Kaname moving over to her side. Taking her into his arms. Kissing her. Not wanting to let her go. Feeling he may only have a few more nights with her before she gives in to Kiryu. He knows its coming. He needs her. Wants her. He rubs her stomach as he kisses her neck, pulling her body close to him. Turning her around to face him, Kissing her deeply. He makes love to her. Yuki laying there letting him do whatever he wants. Not fighting but he feels she is different. That she just did it to make him happy. Not because she truly wanted it. It hurts him to know that. It's not what he truly wants. Kiryu was taking over her again. He was losing her all over again to a man he hated more than life. It just never seemed to stop. He just holds her naked body close to him. Not ever wanting to let her go. Thinking Kiryu was getting as evil as they were if this was true.

Yuki just lays there thinking about Zero. How this was so wrong. How she just made love to Kaname, when all she wanted was Zero. She did it out of obligation. Where her desire was somewhere else. Dying inside to be next to Zero. She just couldn't get him out of her mind. Which sadden her even more. This man holding her close, how he wanted her. She loved him, just not the same way he did her. Her true feelings were for someone else. She just lays there getting no sleep at all. Not able to wait till Morning to see Zero.