Akari looked at the clock that hung on the living room wall.
"Are you all set, Akari?" Aido asked as he walked into the living room.
"Yes. We'll be following the Day Class schedule today, so we should head out soon." Akari said. "Hopefully, Akatsuki and Rima arrive soon."
Aido looked at Akari's black kimono. He was quiet for a moment before he spoke again. "Hey, can I ask you a couple of questions?"
Akari kept her eyes on the clock. "Sure."
Aido rubbed the back of his neck.
"You used to say whatever was on your mind before. However, it feels like you've been walking on eggshells around me ever since my mother's death." Akari turned to face him.
Aido stiffened. "You were grieving, so I wanted to be respectful."
"So...what did you want to ask me? I'll answer to the best of my ability." Akari said.
"What was the relationship between Lady Shizuka and Lord Kaname like?" Aido asked.
"I don't think there was any kind of relationship between them...just indifference." Akari remarked.
"I see." Aido lowered his gaze. "What is your relationship with Lord Kaname?"
"I follow Lord Kaname because he's our leader." Akari replied.
Aido furrowed his brow. "I thought you two had gotten closer since the soiree, but you didn't seem worried for him at all last night when we smelled his blood."
"You're quite observant, Aido." Akari smiled. I don't know how knowledgeable Aido is on Kaname's plans, so I shouldn't say too much.
Aido stayed quiet.
"I'm not Lord Kaname's friend like you, Ruka, Akatsuki, and Takuma are. I am helping Lord Kaname because he's offering me protection from other nobles...we're more like business partners." Akari explained.
Akari and Aido looked over their shoulders when they heard footsteps.
Rima and Akatsuki entered the living room.
"I'm glad to see you're both here already." Akatsuki looked at Akari's attire. "What are you wearing?"
"A kimono." Akari deadpanned.
Akatsuki sighed. "I can see that, but why aren't you in your uniform?"
Akari shrugged. "I didn't realize we had a dress code for this assignment."
"We technically don't." Rima added.
"I haven't worn a kimono in a while, and opportunities like this don't come often. Please let me wear it, Akatsuki." Akari pleaded.
"Fine. Let's just head out already, or we'll be late." Akatsuki walked towards the front door.
Akari, Rima, and Aido followed Akatsuki to the Sun Dormitory.
The group stopped in front of Yuki who talked with Sayori and Zero.
The Night Class students bowed when Yuki turned to them.
"By the order of President Kuran...we shall stay by your side and watch over you, Lady Yuki." Akatsuki said.
Yuki's eyes widened.
"Did you do something to make them bully you, Yuki?" Sayori asked.
"N-no!" Yuki exclaimed.
"Just ignore them." Zero began to walk in the direction of the lecture hall. "Let's go."
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No Warmth
FanfictionAfter Akari was separated from her family as a child, she is taken in and raised by a human family. Ten years later, she attends Cross Academy seeking to find clues on her origins and vampire family's whereabouts. She also hopes to learn more about...
