Let Me Help You - Zero Kiryu

Chapter 15

ZERO'S POV

My overall decision was to let the brat stay in my room. I moved her over onto the far side of the bed next to the wall and covered her over with the blanket.

"The things I would do for you (y/n)." I muttered as I laid next to her with my back turned. I couldn't help but feel bad. It wasn't my fault originally that she had gotten up but if what she said was true and that she could tell there was something wrong...

I felt absolutely horrible. She was now in a worse condition than that of earlier's no thanks to the added stress of my foolish actions.

"I swear if I ever find out who sold those tablets the headmaster, I'll make him suffer like you are now." I spoke as though she could hear me but I knew very well that she was out.

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The sun was seeping into the room. I was facing away from the window yet the light was burning my retinas. As I stirred I could feel something under my arm. My hand was clutching something. I opened my eyes languidly. (y/n) was the 'thing' under my arm. She looked as though she hadn't moved a muscle the entire night and she was still hot. My hand was laced in her own hand which rested idly in the same place as when I moved her over.

Her (h/l/c) was silky and smelt sweet in front of my face. She was taller than Yuki but her body was still slim compared to my own. The palm of her hand was cold and smooth, the rest of her body was burning my skin but not once did I flinch at the heat. She was breathing easier now and her shoulders matched my own as we inhaled and exhaled.

My eyes slowly began to flutter shut again. I was in a semi-conscious state when she made a weak whimper. Her fingers twitched between mine. My eyes shot open when her voice filled the silence.

"Zero...?" She spoke softly. "You're... crushing me." She didn't move, she only opened her eyes and gave a strained murmur. My face heated up from embarrassment. Maybe if I pretended to be asleep she'd brush it off. "Hey!" She tried to shout but it was feeble and barely her normal tone of voice. She sighed which indicated she had given up.

About five minutes went by before I faked waking up. I slowly and gently withdrew my hand. I turned over and sat over resting my head in a hand as my elbow held me up, trying to hide my shame. "You queer." I heard her say in an annoyed tone. I turned around to face her. "You lack morals Zero Kiryu."

"You're the intruder in my bed." Normally she'd try arguing but she didn't.

"That's true. I'm sorry." She apologised. I turned back and looked at the floor.

"I suppose I should apologise too then. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I don't even remember turning over." There was silence.

"Did Yuki give you my message?"

"No..." What message could she have possibly wanted to give me?

"Oh... I'm sorry for being so obnoxious recently. There's just something I can't stop thinking about and it boils my insides. That and no sleep. I guess I just wanted you to know that I didn't mean anything." She spoke softly.

"It's fine, don't worry about it. How are you feeling?"

"The same." She admitted.

"I'll go and get someone to get the headmaster. Do you want any water or anything?" I spoke nonchalantly as I stood up.

"Yeah, please." She said quietly. I got her a glass and helped her sit up. I handed the glass to her while she grasped it with both hands.

Something about seeing her so vulnerable got to me. I felt as though if I left her something bad would happen to her. I quickly left the room and caught one of the boys leaving for class.