It's been three days. Three days since I accidentally confessed my feelings for Zero. Ugh, why am I such an idiot. I thought back to what happened that day.
"But, I don't want to stay away from you." Oh no! My true feelings are spilling out. "Zero, I love you. I'm in love with you!" I confessed.
". . . !" Zero didn't say anything. He stayed quiet. All of a sudden, he jerked away from me and stood up.
"I-I. . .!" I stuttered, tears blurring my vision.
"Get rid of them. . . ," he coldly stated, turning his back to me.
". . .What?"
"Those feelings. Get rid of them. . .and stay away from me." I stared at him in disbelief. "I don't deserve your love. . .I don't deserve a girl like you. You deserve someone better. So, please. . .stay away from me," he painfully whispered.
"Z-Zero, stop saying such nonsense!" I shouted.
He turned around, anger in his lilac orbs. "Stop! You'll get too attached to me and you'll get hurt! I almost hurt you! Just. . .Just! . . .leave me alone." He turned around and disappeared in the alleyway.
". . . ." I sat there, fists clenched. Zero. . . .
"[Name]. . .?" I looked up with tired eyes.
"Uh, yes, Mr. Cross?" I yawned and rubbed my eyes. Right. I'm in Mr. Cross's office.
". . .Have you been sleeping well?" He questioned with concern.
"Of course! Why do you say that?" I say, my head nodding off a little. To be honest, I wasn't getting much sleep. Part of it is going patrol at night. . .and because of Zero.
"I'll take you off of patrol for a few days." I jumped and shook my head.
"Oh no! I'm fine, I swear!" I frantically wave my hands. He stared at me with worried eyes.
"No excuses. You're off of patrol for three days," he claimed, pushing up his glasses.
"But. . .what about Zero?" I quietly said, fiddling with my skirt.
"He'll be fine. Obviously, he can take care of himself." All of a sudden, Zero's crimson orbs flashed in my mind. I bit my bottom lip and bowed.
"I shall leave. Thank you, Mr. Cross," I swivled around and opened the door only to meet lilac orbs. I opened my mouth, but then no words came out. He immediately walks past me, leaving me standing out the hall. "Zero. . . ."
My chest tightened painfully. Ugh, him giving me the cold shoulder was definitely killing me! I need to talk to Zero!!! I looked out the window that stood in front of me. The sun stood above the horizon. A small sigh escaped my lips. Maybe I should get some rest. I've been lacking in my classes. I walked to my dorm room and jumped on my bed. My face was stuffed in my pillow as I groaned.
My eyes began to get heavy and soon enough I was out like a light.
Where. . .where am I? I could only see a bright white light. Nothing. Just white. All of a sudden the scenery changed to long tall grass. The sky was clear and beautiful.
I looked up to see a tall silhouette. Who is that? I walked closer, but it seemed to get farther than before. I squinted my eyes and my body froze. Silver hair? Is. . . is that Zero?!
"Zero?!" I called out, running towards the figure. The figure began to go further every step I took. "Zero, stop! Wait!" I stopped and Zero began to twist his body around. Right when he turned around, leaves swirled around him, covering his face. "Z-Zero?!"
"Please. . .save Zero. He needs help. . . He needs you. Please save Zero!"
"ZERO!" I sat up, panting and frantically looked around. I realized that it was a dream, but at the same time, a bad feeling lingered in my gut. I quickly changed into my uniform and ran out my room. I need to see if Zero is okay!
I ran towards the Night dorms, trying to find the silver haired man. The bad feeling in my gut increased even more. Was that dream trying to tell me something? I looked at places where Zero would always be. The tree, the hallways, etcetera. I huffed and placed my hands on my knees. No where to be found!
But, there was one more place. . . . I looked up at the moon and bit my lip. That place it is. I jogged to the direction of the location, easily finding it inside the woods. The barn where Lily is. . . . I slowly walked up to the door and opened it, the door making a creaking noise. It was dark inside and cold.
I opened my mouth then closed it. I shouldn't say anything. I'm not that stupid. My left hand searched for the light switch in the darkness. Ugh. Scary! When I felt something that felt like a switch, I flipped it up and the light turned on. "Zero!" I said in surprise. Zero was laying on the floor, his back to the floor, a pain expression on his face. I ran up to him and laid his head down on my lap. I softly slapped his pale cheeks. "Zero, wake up!"
His eyes opened slightly and his lips parted. "[Na. . .me]?"
"What happened?!" I began to panic. He stared at me with lidded eyes.
"Noth. . .ing," he whispered. I stared at him with a concerned expression.
"Should I get Mr. Cross?" I asked. He shook his head.
"No, I'm. . .fine. Just. . .hungry," he replied with a raspy voice.
"You. . .you need blood, right?" I blurted, surprising myself. Zero looked at me and hesitantly nodded his head. "Do you. . .want to--?" I stuttered.
"No."
"But, I didn't finish my sentence."
"I don't want to drink your blood. Don't suggest that ever again," he sternly said.
"But, you need help!"
"I'm fine," he gets back up, slightly wavering. I stand up and put his arms around my shoulders, supporting his body.
"Let's go to my dorm," I say, walking forward.
"W. . .we can't. I'm too heavy." I continue walking forward anyways. "Stop already."
"No."
"I can do whatever I want. You don't need to worry about me," Zero coldly says. A sharp sting stabs my heart. Can't you see Zero? You know I'm in love with you. . . .
". . .I can do whatever I want, too," I reply, literally dragging the tall silver haired man.
"You should take my words seriously y'know?" Zero whispers. I look at him in confusion.
"Huh. . .?"
"Don't get so attached to me. . .you'll just end up getting hurt." I bite my lip and my mind goes crazy. How could he say that?
Finally, we get to my dorm and I lay him down on my bed.
". . . ."
". . .I'll get a cold towel," I suggest, turning around.
Somewhat I'm pulled down onto the bed with Zero. ". . .Stay here with me, please?" Blood rushes to my cheeks as I realize what is happening. I thought Zero said not to be attached to him?
"Zero. . . ."
"Just for tonight. It'll. . .be the last time I. . .see you."
Huh? . . .What does he mean? 'It'll be the last time I see you?' what does that mean? I shrug it off thinking it meant nothing, but it still bothers me. I look up to see Zero's sleeping face.
He looks so handsome. . . .
I look at his neck and realize. . .that he's wearing the scarf I got him for Christmas. This scarf. . .I hope it protects you, Zero.
I closed my eyes. I love you so much, Zero. I wish you can just open up to me a little more. Sweet dreams.
Author's Note: . . . . . . . . No comment. But, this story is near it's end. Yep.