Blackmail, Bullets, and Broken Hearts- A Hanabusa Aido One Shot

*Your Story*
You sighed as you attended class with your friend Yuki. Every day was becoming boring for you and you had no idea how you were staying awake. Even Yuki was asleep- though, she was always asleep after watching over the Night Class. Oh yes, you knew about the Night Class, but you had never said anything. Your past remained a mystery to everyone, including your closest friend. And for good reason, you thought, I doubt that they would enjoy knowing that a Noble vampire is hidden amongst the Day Class. I can imagine that they would freak. You allowed yourself a small fantasy about what would happen, and you couldn't help but laugh a little. This earned you a glare from the teacher, but you were rather used to it since you were glared at once a week if not more. You yawned pointedly, annoying your teacher even more. This earned you a small chuckle from your current boyfriend, Zero. He had liked the fact that you weren't concerned about getting in trouble and the knack you had about getting into it. As of yet, he didn't know about you being a vampire. You sighed, figuring that when he told you the truth about himself being one, you would let him know. With another small laugh, you thought about his 'mild annoyance' with all vampires. You had seen how he reacted to the Night Class whenever he saw them because you had been wandering around after dark a little yourself. As far as you had known, Zero had only found you once. That was amusing, he hadn't seen you watching the Night Class, and he had asked you out because you were brave enough to be doing crazy things. You had pretended not to know what he was talking about and just let him lead you back to your dorm. Had he known what you were would he have pointed his gun at you as well? Soon enough, your class was over and it was time for the Guardians to keep the two classes apart. You always loved watching them do so, and on occasion, you had helped them with their task when Zero had asked you. As you saw him walk over to you, you knew that he was going to ask for your help again. "Akira... would you mind..." You sighed, "Not a problem. I'll help." He seemed somewhat relieved, though you weren't exactly sure why. He hurried on ahead and let you come in your own time. Every time I get near the Night Class, I have the feeling that someone knows about my secret. I wonder who... if I had to take a guess, I would say Kuran. After all, he IS a pureblood. However, it is usually best to hide in plain sight. They can't say anything around the Day Class, and as of yet, no one has mentioned it to Headmaster Cross. You found yourself outside the Moon Dorms helping the others before you had realized it. As you held back a few of the Day Class girls you felt breath on the back of your neck. You looked over your shoulder and saw "Idol" as the Day Class girls had nicknamed him. "Yes?" you asked him, not really concerned about what he wanted. "I've been wondering, what is your name?" He answered, his voice soft and smooth. You repressed a little shudder and answered, "Akira Kanda." The day class girls you were holding back were beginning to get rather annoyed that he was talking to you and were starting to push you even harder. With a sigh, you increased the strength that you were using to hold them back. This would have seemed strange, except for the fact that you were hiding something from them all. "I know your secret, Akira." He whispered, too softly for anyone to hear, except you. You were about to say something to him, when you realized that he was no longer there. Instead, Zero stood behind you with his gun slightly drawn. The Day Class couldn't see it, but Aido certainly could. The vampire had retreated, "Kiryu, I don't see what your problem is, I was just speaking with her." Zero scowled, "You know what my problem is." Aido sighed, "Fine, Kiryu. You win this round... next time, however, I don't think that it will be so." As Aido was the last of the Night Class to leave, you could now allow the Day Class girls loose. As they walked away, you heard them muttering to each other, "Can you believe her? She keeps us from talking to Idol, but doesn't follow the rules herself." "I hate her," "Isn't she Kiryu's girlfriend?" "Was that why he was so annoyed at Idol?" You stopped listening to the girls and sighed. You knew that Aido was dangerous when he had a secret, but there seemed to be little that you could do about it now. Without much else to say, you headed back to the dorms after bidding Zero goodnight. After changing clothes into something black so that it would be easier to blend in with the night, you ventured back out via your window. Without much difficulty, you found where the Night Class was. You spotted Zero and Yuki quickly and marked their positions. After the many nights that you had done this, you had learned to keep tabs on them as well as the Night Class. Watching the vampires almost made you wish that you could return to that life again, but you knew that it would not be as easy as walking up to Cross and admitting the truth. Your entire family had been murdered and you had no idea who had done it. As of now, it was still a mystery- though you were working on finding clues. You were known to have disappeared amongst the vampires and because of that, you knew none of the current members of the Night Class from before. You had kept your name, even in the Academy and none of them had ever questioned that you were 'human', until Aido. As you watched the vampires, you wondered what had given you away. I haven't done anything suspicious except spy on the Night Class... unless Aido has been in my room... I have blood tablets in there that I have stockpiled for the year. I suppose that is what happened, but how did he get in my room? You let out a soft sigh as Aido began walking towards you. No one seemed to have noticed that Aido had left, not even Zero. You felt him standing beside you and you turned to face him. He placed his finger on your lips and led you out of earshot. Once you were away from the others, you spoke, "What do you want, Aido?" He was smirking and you had a bad feeling about this. "What do I want? Blackmail... of course. You are going to be doing things for me unless you want your boyfriend to find out your little secret. For some reason, I doubt that he would take the knowledge very well." You sighed, Aido was right and you would have to do his bidding. "What do I have to do then?" His grin grew wider, "I've grown tired of the blood pills... and I would enjoy something fresh." You sighed, "You want my blood? I suppose I don't have much of a choice, do I?" He moved closer to you, "I could tell Cross... and then you would never have Kiryu's trust again..." When you didn't move, he began to kiss your throat. It brought you back to a world you had almost forgotten. You repressed a shudder, though you were sure that Aido had noticed. As his fangs sank into your flesh, you thought, What the hell am I doing? How bad could letting Zero know be? Which choice is the better one? Damn it. This is the better choice. You sighed softly and allowed Aido to continue. You began to feel a strange connection to him now, something that you had feared happening, but something that you could not avoid. His fingers tightened on your shoulder and he pulled you closer to him. He allowed his fangs to leave your throat and you realized that he had not let you go. "Aido?" Once again he silenced you with a finger. This time, however, you realized that you two were not alone. "What the hell do you think that you are doing, Aido?" Zero shouted, pointing his gun at the vampire. "Why, merely getting to know Akira better. Is that a problem?" You were pulled away from Aido by Zero and you discovered that you had mixed feelings about all of this. Because of Aido, you were going to have to allow Zero to know what you really were, and you knew that you should hate him for it. But, you found yourself feeling slightly bereft once you were away from him. You shook your head to try to clear it. Zero noticed the motion and he saw the bite marks. "Akira? Oh, god. Aido, you are lucky that I care more about her than I do about killing you... try and get this through your head, vampire, she's not yours." Zero led you off towards the building where you would have to explain everything to Headmaster Cross. Without either of you realizing, Aido had disappeared. Your mind was racing as you were trying to decide what to say, would a lie save your skin this time, or would you be figured out? Once Zero had led you into the Headmaster's office, you both saw Aido standing there. The gun was in Zero's hand immediately, but the Headmaster waved it away. "Aido has told me what happened. And the reason behind it..." You hung your head a little, knowing that this could not be good. "I should be angry... but... Aido had asked me not to, Akira. Do you understand?" You nodded but Zero seemed to be so confused. "What in the name of hell is going on here?" Headmaster Cross ignored him and pulled something from behind his desk- a Night Class uniform. "Akira, you realize that I cannot allow you to remain amongst the Day Class any longer." You nodded once again and took the uniform. While you knew that it was rude, you avoided looking Zero in the eyes- you couldn't bear the look of betrayal that you knew you would receive. "Akira... what is going on here?" His tone of voice hurt you and you knew that you needed to leave the room before you broke down. Without thinking about what you were doing, you had left the room for the hall. You heard Headmaster Cross explaining to Zero what had just happened and you couldn't help but to sob. Then, you felt arms around you. While you were too distraught to know whose they were, you sank into them, grateful for their welcoming warmth. "I'm sorry, Akira. I didn't think that he would find us so fast." Then, you realized who was holding you and you forced him back. "I don't know if I can forgive you, Aido." The door opened and Zero stalked past you without even looking at you. As you looked at the Headmaster, he gave you a sad little smile that told you what you needed to know- Zero now hated you just like all of the other vampires. For a moment, you wanted to run after him, but something held you in place. More correctly, Aido held you still and wouldn't allow you to move until Zero had slammed his door. You glared at the vampire holding you. He simply sighed, "Akira, if you go near him now... He'll try to kill you." Your glared deepened, "Maybe I would like that, now that you have ruined my life." Your hand seemed to have a mind of its own as you slapped Aido and in the small moment when his grip had slackened, you ran after Zero. You heard Aido cursing and you heard the Headmaster shut his door, wanting no more of this drama so late at night. Without a second thought, you found Zero's room. "Zero, please, can we talk?" you called, hoping that he would at least allow you to explain why you had deceived him. "Akira, I am going to warn you. I hate vampires. Beyond anything. Leave, before I kill you." You scoffed, "I was not the only one hiding something, Zero. I know what you are as well. But I never pressed you on it. I trusted you... and I hoped that you would someday tell me about it... but you never did." You heard a low growl and you knew that you had pushed Zero too far, but you didn't really care. As you had told Aido, you had nothing left. "Akira... I hate you... and all your kind." You sighed, "Then kill me Zero, I have nothing left. End my life..." You could feel the hatred coming through the walls as if there was a fire inside the room. In the silence, you heard Zero cock the gun. You knew that you only had a few more seconds and yet you found yourself prepared to die. Closing your eyes, you waited for the shot. You heard the gun go off, but you felt nothing hit you. Instead you felt as if you were flying across the room. When you opened your eyes, you realized that Aido had stopped you from doing this. You smacked him and he let you go. "Aido, what the hell do you think you are doing?" He sighed, "I was saving your life." You glared at the vampire in front of you, "I wanted him to do it." You both realized that Zero could still hear your conversation, but for some reason, he had not shot again. "Akira, why would you want to end your life?" You glared at the vampire, but you answered him, "Because I have nothing left. My family was slaughtered, and when I had found someone who I could understand and trust, my nature keeps him from caring about me. You had to cause destruction, didn't you Aido?" You were sobbing and when Aido pulled you to him once more, you allowed him to hold you. "I didn't want to harm you, Akira..." You didn't say anything and just continued to allow the tears to fall down your cheeks. When he gently lifted your face, he began to dry your tears. While you had your back to Zero's room, Aido was watching as Zero left his room. The gun was limp in his hand, but he seemed to be wary of the two vampires. "Zero... do you see what we have done?" Aido whispered. "I never want to see her again... she is yours now." You didn't hear Zero's words, but when Aido pressed his lips to yours, you could not refuse him. His lips caressed yours gently and you couldn't break free from the spell that Aido had placed over you. Zero watched silently but turned away into his room before a minute had passed. Before you realized it, Aido had led you to the Moon Dorms. A few of the other vampires watched him as he led you into his room, but they said nothing. Once he had closed the door, you looked at him in wonder. "What happened back there, Aido?" "Akira... the reason I was blackmailing you... wasn't because I wanted to harm you... I love you... I just wanted to be with you." You sighed, "You could have just told me, dumb shit. You didn't have to ruin my life first." He sighed as well, "You had a boyfriend who would never let me even talk to you. I'd tried everyday to get closer to you, but he would always threaten me." "He doesn't care anymore," you whispered, not wanting to think about how strongly Zero had wanted to kill you. As Aido pressed his lips to yours again, you didn't find any part of yourself fighting him at all. He continued kissing you for a few moments before he whispered to you, "Can you forgive me, Akira?" You sighed, "For the blackmail, maybe; for breaking my heart, in time; but for loving me, never."