Intensity Within

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Takuma let himself laugh a little, "She plays by her own set of rules, but since I've know her Sakura hasn't done anything that would cause problems. Under all of her bravado, she's vulnerable just like everyone else is." Takuma had become quite good at reading people, his own friendly nature provided some help to that but he just had a natural gift of seeing past the walls that people built. The only people he'd ever struggled with where his own best friend and Rina Hirota, Sakura's new friend.

Sakura made a face as the aftertaste spread itself in her mouth before she looked to Senri, "How'd you choke this down so easily? It's like cardboard and iron mixed and stale bread or something." Sakura shook her head and set down her glass on the desktop. Never would she ever get used to the unnatural flavor of the blood tablets they were forced to drink.

"That doesn't ease my worries," Kaname admitted with a sigh. It wasn't just that he didn't like being disrespected. If others were to see that he didn't deal with those who disrespected him, then it could cause problems and others might think he wasn't fit to continue the Kuran line - something that he didn't like the thought of. "Vulnerable, you say? Is everybody really vulnerable?"

Rina laughed quietly and shrugged. "I ignore the taste," she explained, "I try to focus on the fact that it at least calms down the actual hunger. For a while, though, I had to force myself to drink it and it would make me seriously sick." It had been hard to stomach the nasty taste. Plus, despite that it was supposed to be a proper switch for them, it wasn't as nutritious as blood was for them.

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Takuma sighed and smiled knowingly at His best friends once more, "I believe so. Everyone had something, even you, Kaname." Before anyone else could say anything the teacher came back in, had everyone dispose of their glasses and return to their seats. Sakura gathered her things to the desk beside Rina and Senri, actually finding herself enjoying their company while Takuma remained with Kaname.

Kaname let a bored expression take over his features at the sight of the teacher entering the room. Of course, that meant that classes were starting up again and nobody was really looking forward to it, from what Kaname could tell. Then again, nobody looked forward to class, anyways; they would never really use anything they learned. Rina let her head rest against her palm, propping her head up with her elbow as she stared ahead boredly. This wasn't going to be very fun, she decided; she wished the teacher hadn't come in so soon so that she and Sakura and Senri could talk more.

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(Skip through classes?)

Takuma again fell into the pattern of sitting and watching the teacher without actually paying attention or caring in the slightest what they said. He just didn't have a passion for classroom learning or schooling in general. Sakura again on the other hand took plentiful notes and even copies the diagrams the teacher drew up on the board. As an ordinary vampire, she actually had to get a job in order to make a living for herself and her future family and school was the only way she would be able to do that.

(Sounds good! They should have plenty of time to hang out, yeah? :3)

Kaname stood up as classes ended. Most of the class was already dispersing, but he took his time with gathering his things. He wasn't in a rush to get out of the class or school building, honestly. He was looking forward to being able to relax, though.

Rina was quick to pack her things away, noticing that Senri was waiting for her and Sakura. "Sakura, do you want to hang out with us for a bit before we have to go to our dorm rooms?" she asked, glancing over to the girl with a smile.

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(Yeah, sure! We can say they've got leisure time?)

Takuma packed up his things a little slower than Kaname and snuck glances at Sakura, wondering if she was still angry at him for earlier. "Kaname, do we have plans for the leisure time?" He wondered if Sakura would join them if they made themselves available in the general seating area in the main dormitory lobby.

Sakura raised her brows again at Rina and paused in the middle of her packing up her things. "Really?" She looked between the two of them, Senri and Rina. She diverted her eyes over to Takuma only to catch him looking back at her. "Sure, but could you excuse me for a second. I've just got to talk to Takuma for a little. I'll meet back up with you outside?"

(Yeah, that works!)

Kaname shook his head slightly to Takuma's request. "Not necessarily," he said simply. For the most part, the only times that they did have any plans were on important dates, like birthdays and such. As far as he was aware, there wasn't one happening any time soon. "Why do you ask?"

Rina smiled slightly and nodded. "Sure. We'll see you outside," she assured before she looked to Senri. "Let's go, then," Senri said before offering a slight wave to Sakura and leading the way out, Rina quick in tow behind him.

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Takuma tipped his chin in Sakura's direction as his response to Kaname as the girl confidently strode over to the two of them. "Sakura," he said kindly and a little wearily. "Is it too soon to ask forgiveness and pardon for angering you?"

Sakura made an unimpressed face and pursed her lips a little, "You didn't do it, Takuma." Her ocean blue eyes turned ice as they landed on Kaname. "He did."

Takuma chewed the inside of his lip, a bit afraid of what would happen if this escalated. The two of them had strong opinions and viewpoints on everything from world piece to which was better, peanut butter or jelly. "Ah," he said softly and with a timid smile. "Sakura, I really wouldn't push it.." She didn't give though, Sakura kept her eyes trained on Kaname's eyes.

Kaname frowned deeply at hearing the girl's words and turned his attention to her. "I did something? You were the one being disrespectful," he pointed out rather bluntly. "If you're expecting me to apologize and ask for forgiveness like Takuma, you're mistaken. I haven't done anything wrong, so I have no reason to apologize."

Rina wasn't really sure over what Sakura was busy doing, but once she was outside, she leaned against the building with Senri. "Senri," she murmured quietly, her happy tone now turning a little more serious, "I'm actually really tired." She sighed quietly, looking up at the male, who was found staring at her with a bit of concern.

Senri was well aware of how Rina's sleeping patterns were. It was difficult for the girl to sleep and it honestly worried him that she could be wearing herself down. "Don't push yourself so hard," he told her with a sigh. "The happier you act, the more you're exhausting yourself. You really need to sleep more."

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Takuma sighed and let his shoulders sag a little at Kaname's response. Sakura wasn't one to let go, Takuma knew that, but neither was Kaname especially when his best fried thought he was in the right. He began to gather his books, ready to just leave when Sakura's nostrils flared a little and she crossed her arms and cocked a hip. That posture was never a good sign.

She scowled at him, her upper lip even curled a little as he nearly spit venom at Kaname. "Yeah, of course to don't you pompous a--"

Takuma dropped his books in shock at Sakura which also thankful cut her voice out. "S-Sakura!" He shouted as the petite girl stormed away with her own things. Takuma could practically see the anger radiating off from her skin as she made sure to slam the classroom for behind her.

Sakura caught up to Senri and Rina quickly and without hesitation looped each of her arms through one of theirs and began to lightly but aggressively drag them from the school. "I can't believe that guy! I don't care if you're the queen of the freaking free world, treat me like a person!"

Kaname frowned as he watched her leave, rolling his eyes slightly. "A bit over-dramatic," he murmured, though he was sure that it was likely a common thing for those of the lower classes of vampires. Shaking his head, he turned to Takuma and sighed. "Let's get out of here. Unless you'd rather go chase after her. I couldn't care less, either way." Turning towards the classroom door, he made his way out.

Rina blinked as she felt herself getting dragged along, though she was surprised with Sakura's words. "I'm guessing that didn't go well," she murmured quietly, arching an eyebrow. "What do you expect, though? Kaname-senpai is used to getting his way."

"In fact, Sakura, I think you're the only person who's ever spoken out against him," Senri added with a slight shrug.

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(Haha I love where we can take this, it's go so much potential!!(: )

Takuma followed Kaname with his jaw still slightly dropped. "I-I can't believe she said that," guilt coursed through Takuma as he saw Saura's form in the distance stand close between Senri and Rina. "I... Kaname I don't think it's very wide to downplay this."

Sakura puffed out an angry sigh in response to Senri and Rina's comments. "Well it's about time, then!" She shook her head and pursed her lips, replaying it in her head and only grew more angry. "Someone aught to put that pretty-boy, I-think-I'm-better-than-you-just-because-I-was-born-and-breathe, noble in his place."

(Haha, I know! I'm totally loving your character!)

"Then what would you suggest, Takuma?" Kaname asked directly, turning his attention to him with an eyebrow arched in curiosity. "That I try to get along with her when she just keeps insulting me, despite being fully aware of my status? Or is she just unaware of hers?" He didn't even care that he had basically insulted her as well; it didn't matter to him who he insulted. He had every right to insult whoever.

Rina couldn't help but to laugh quietly, though a worried expression soon came over her features. "Sakura..." she murmured before letting out a sigh. "It might be smart to tread carefully with Kaname-senpai. He doesn't really bode well with people displeasing him. I'm sure you've seen the punishments he's given Hanabusa several times? I don't want that to happen to you."

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Takuma sighed and ran a hand through his hair, "Kaname I..." He sighed again and just shook his head as he gathered his things into his hands and straightened himself a little. "Keep in mind that you're insulting her too," was all he said before Takuma left the room. He always struggled with Kaname, they were best friends but Takuma knew that Kaname probably only saw Takuma as just another person ranked below him. Takuma always struggled with that idea. People where just... People to him.

Sakura shook her head, "I'm not afraid of him, Rina. He can't hurt me, there's nothing for him to take from me. Others won't feel pity for me, my status can't really get any lower and I have an tendency to loose friends on my own so he can't take them from me." She chuckled sadly but with venom, "He has nothing to gain from hurting me except for personal satisfaction and frankly, I just don't care." Sakura then turned a grin on Rina and Senri, "Then again, maybe I just have a death wish."

Kaname frowned in response to his words but said nothing else as he made his way out of the room and out of the building entirely. He began walking towards the dorm, though he could see that most of the other Night Class students were already almost there. Shifting his things around, he stared ahead blankly as he walked, though he was careful not to walk into anybody, walking with the poise and elegance of his high society.

Rina chewed on her lower lip as she listened to Sakura and shook her head. "I hope it's not a death wish that you have," she murmured a little sadly before she returned her attention ahead, soon entering the Moon Dorm and glancing around. "It's been such a boring night." She pouted slightly and turned to the others. "What do you want to do?" she asked, only for Senri to shrug.

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Takuma sighed for a third time as he arrive at the Moon Dorm and held the door open for Kaname. "Did you have anything planned for us and some others to do, Kaname?" If he hadn't, Takuma thought he might as wel begin the homework they'd been given, though he never really put that much effort into it.

Sakura shrugged to Rina's first comment before she answered the following question. "Well we could work on our homework in the study area, or just relax in the commons? It's up to you two because it really doesn't matter to me whether I get my work done now or later." Sakura meant it too, she didn't care when her work got done as long as it did get done.

Kaname glanced over to Takuma after hearing the question and shook his head once. "No, not really anything in particular," he said simply before he made his way to the lobby, planning to relax on one of the sofas. "Why? Is there anything in particular that you would prefer to do?" He arched an eyebrow in curiosity, turning his attention to his friend for a moment.

Rina cringed at the thought of doing homework and quickly shook her head. "We can do that later. There's no point in doing it right now when we only just got out of classes," she decided, offering a small smile before she nodded. Looking around, she tapped her chin for a moment. "Let's just relax for now, then."

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Takuma shook his head, "Well, other than getting my homework done eventually, no." He followed Kaname to the commons area and eyed on an armchair across from an identical armchair and a sofa. Soon the other chairs were filled with students but the area Takuma and Kaname headed toward remained empty. "I want to apologize if I offended you Kaname. That wasn't my intention-"

Just as Takuma spoke Sakura laughed lightly, interrupting him as her little group approached the fairly crowded commons area and the only empty seating available. "Relaxation is fine with me," she said softly before she, Takuma, Kaname, Senri and Rina all came to a stop as they all reached the last empty seating area together. "Hm," was all she mumbled with her usual attitude before she took a seat on one side of sofa and surprisingly elegantly crossed her legs.

Kaname stared at the girl with a frown, fairly certain that she had intentionally taken the spot to deprive them of it. Regardless, he wasn't going to let her win. The sofa still had plenty of room and he was quick to sit down. "Go ahead and sit down, Takuma," he suggested as he leaned back in his seat. It was probably one of the only times that he didn't show off his elegance, but even when he was being lazy, he could appear just as elegant as usual.

Rina felt rather conflicted now, to be honest. She didn't want to be in the middle of Sakura's and Kaname's arguing and she found herself shifting back and forth on her feet uneasily, remaining standing. Senri, on the other hand, didn't really bother wasting time standing around and moved to sit beside Sakura.