398This story is moving quickly! :) It's because I'm really getting the inspiration so most of it isn't scribed, just typed. Another Cliché should have an update by Monday. I swear.
-Belle
"Where were you last night?" Akane asked me.
"For the last time, I was on a walk." I said.
"But you were brought back unconscious by the Disciplinary Committee!" she exclaimed. "What happened?"
"I told you, I went in the bushes and hit my head on a low tree branch and I don't remember anything after that."
She made a face and we kept walking. I felt bad for lying to Akane, but I figured there was a reason that nobody knew about the Night Class and vampires. I decided to keep that information to myself for now.
"Good morning, Kisa." I looked up to see the Chairman smiling as he walked toward us on our way to the Day Class building.
"Good morning, Headmaster Cross." I said as I grabbed Akane's arm and hurried past him.
Akane looked at me suspiciously. "Why is the Headmaster talking to you?"
"I don't know." I moaned. "But I really wish he wouldn't..."
"Kisa-chan!" Yuki waved at me energetically from the steps of the Day Class building, smiling brightly. Zero stood beside her.
Akane stared in disbelief. "The Disciplinary Committee too?" She looked at me. "What's going on?"
"I don't know." I answered honestly. "But I feel like I'm being watched like I'm mentally unstable."
She patted my arm. "Let's just go to class."
"Right." I agreed, entering the school building with her.
When class was over we exited the building and began our walk home.
As we got to the midpoint of campus where we take the road to our dormitory, dusk was falling; and I saw the regular crowd waiting by the familiar gate. I was suddenly struck by fear.
Are they crazy? My mind reeled, part of me wanting to grab Akane and run.
Akane slowed momentarily. She glanced toward the gate. "Want to stay and watch the pandemonium today?"
"No." I whimpered, grabbing her arm and dragging her quickly toward Sun Dormitory. "Let's go quickly." We were already almost gone by the time the gate opened. Akane kept walking but I stole a glance back.
The Night Class looked stunning, though now they had more of a threatening air to me. Just as I was turning my head back, my gaze landed on the member of the Night Class walking the farthest to the left today.
Aido.
Our eyes met for the briefest of seconds, and I blushed. I thought I saw a flash of emotion I never usually did from the cheeriest member of the Night Class – next to Ichijo – before I looked away, but I wasn't sure. Yuki and Zero were too busy on crowd control to notice the exchange.
"Let's hurry." I said quickly. "I have some homework I'd like to do."
She gave me a weird look. "Okay..."
"Matari-san!" A voice called from behind me. I froze.
"What is it?" Akane asked me, sensing me stiffen. "Are you okay?"
Yeah it's just—" I turned around.
"I'd like a word with you." Aido said politely, smiling.
"Akane gasped. "Aido-senpai wants to talk to you?" She blushed at his smile.
I pulled her behind me and faced Aido. "Um, I..."
"It will only take a minute." He narrowed his eyes slightly at my action, but otherwise didn't change his expression.
"Go back to the dorm." I whispered to Akane. "It'll be fine."
She inhaled sharply, but nodded. She turned to walk back to the dorm and I stood my place.
I tried to look at Aido without fear. "Yes?"
He closed most of the distance between us in five strides. He was about two feet from me now.
"What did you do last night?" he asked me.
I took a step back. "I went for a walk."
His teal eyes pierced mine. "Are you sure?"
My cheeks reddened under his gaze and I looked down. "Yes."
"Heh." Aido's mouth turned up at one corner. "You're a noble girl."
"Am I?" I questioned, nervousness rising in my.
Aido looked at me again. "You remember." He said quietly.
"What?" I asked just as quietly.
"They erased your memory, but you still remember." He explained. "It didn't work on you. You remember everything."
"H-how can you tell?" I rasped, breath fleeing me.
"You avoid the crown even more than usual. You dislike the Night Class even more than normal. And..." he broke off with a chuckle. "You're afraid of me."
"Aido-senpai," I tried to keep my voice steady. "I don't know what you're talking ab—"
He quickly took a step forward and instinctively I took a step back. He smiled with satisfaction for a second, looking at me, and then changed to a sadder expression and looked at the ground.
"I'm a genius." He said, looking at me smugly. "You couldn't think I wouldn't notice." He paused. "After such a traumatic experience, it would be impossible to act the same if you remembered it."
My cheeks burned and I narrowed my eyes angrily at him.
"This is a problem..." his voice contained a warning.
"Why?" I said, anger dissipating. "I haven't told anyone."
"But the fact that you know is a danger to Aido and to the whole Night Class." Kaname Kuran said, coming out of some trees behind Aido. "I have to report this the Headmaster. What will further be done about this will be our decision." His eyes held a cold glint.
Aido whirled around. "Kaname-sama!"
"Come along Aido, you cannot afford to be late for class two days in a row." Aido took one last glance at me and strode quickly to the path, trying to catch up with the other Night Class students.
Kaname turned to me. "As for you, I expect someone shall be in contact with you soon in regards to your fate. Until then, good evening, Matari-san." He turned and followed in the direction Aido had left, and I turned to go back to the dorm room I shared with Akane, every step of the way feeling heavy.
Sleep did not come to me easily. I tossed and turned, waking frequently in a cold sweat.
"What's wrong, Kisa-chan?" Akane asked quietly from her bed across the room.
"I'm having nightmares." I croaked, stumbling from my bed. "Sorry if I woke you. What time is it?"
"About two. Where are you going now?" She asked, concerned. "Do you want me to get the nurse?"
"No, I'm just going for a glass of water." I assured her. "I'll be right back."
"Okay." She answered, rolling over.
I left the bedroom and went into the kitchen, getting myself a glass and turning on the tap at the sink to let it run for a few minutes before I filled my cup. While I was waiting I heard a knock at the door.
I walked over to the door and froze at the sight before me.
"Kisa-chan," Yuki said sadly. "We were sent here by the Headmaster."
"Yes." Zero said. "And he wants to see you immediately."