The Maze Called Love

Chapter 1: New School, New Life

"Zero-rin~"

"Ichiru-chan~"

As Zero and Ichiru enters the gate of Cross Gakuen they saw an approaching figure rushing towards them at break neck speed. They both took a side step to avoid being mauled over by their over eager uncle resulting into said uncle kissing the ground instead of his nephews.

"Ite... Hidoi... Zero-rin, Ichiru-chan. Daddy just wants to greet his sons," Kaien Cross chairman of Cross Gakuen whines like a 5 year old kid.

"What do you mean sons, you old man!" Zero said with a vein of annoyance popping on his forehead "We...no matter how closely related we are, are not your sons. Therefore, you are not our father got that, old man!"

"So mean," Kaien pouted while Ichiru old smiled sheepishly on the side.

"So, where are we going to be staying?" Zero demanded after a while.

Kaien perked up upon hearing Zero's question. With a cough to Kaien compose himself and lead the siblings towards the administration office and subsequently to his office. "Due to my position as chairman of this school and you being my nephews certain issues such as favoritism have to be avoided. To address them I have decided that instead of you staying in my private residence here in the school grounds, you are instead going to be staying with your peers at the Sun Dormitory. But of course you are still welcome to stay in my residences should you need to but only if necessary or during school breaks," Kaien said handing the keys to there dorms to Zero.

"Chairman Cross," Ichiru said.

"Uncle, Ichiru-chan, address me as uncle if we are in private or Daddy if you like please," Kaien whined.

Ichiru sweatdropped, "Umm... Uncle..." Ichiru said awkwardly in which Kaien beamed instantaneously. "Zero and I would be roomed together, right?" he asked.

"Yes, you would be rooming with each other since the maximum capacity of each dorm is two," Kaien answered clearly pleased that at least Ichiru is addressing him in a familial sort of way.

"Umm... How about classes does Zero and I share the same classes?" Ichiru pressed on, he really wish that he and his twin would be sharing everything while in school.

"Yes, you and Zero are in the same class also," Kaien answered in which Ichiru breath a sigh of relief. 'Well, then if you don't have anymore questions I believe it is time for you guys to head to your dorms. I know for a fact you guys are already exhausted so no point in keeping you guys up. Also tomorrow morning please have your breakfast here at least," Kaien said ushering the twin towards the Sun Dorms.

Once inside their dorm room Zero and Ichiru went about settling in. For both brothers the dorm would be their home until such time they graduated and were able to look for a place of their own.

"Zero-nii?" Ichiru called out to his brother as they were putting their clothes into their respective closets "You'll always be there for me right?" Ichiru asked timidly.

"What are you saying Ichiru? Oh course, I'll always be there for you, baka!" Zero said ruffling his younger brother's hair.

"I am glad," Ichiru said, happy with his brother's response.

Ever since they were kids Zero and Ichiru have been inseparable. Though the twins pretty much look a like, people could often tell them apart with Zero looking so boyishly handsome, that is so drool worthy and Ichiru looking so delicately beautiful, that is nearly fatal. Also due to Ichiru's health coupled with his shy and meek personality Zero has always been so protective of his brother. That is not without mention of the incident that happened when they were kids that has boosted up Zero's protectiveness of his brother to an all time high.