So just fair warning, I decided to squeeze in a smut scene here. I want this story to flow a little different than others on here. I hope you all enjoy the direction I take with the story. I've got a good feeling about this one. Well enjoy!

Chapter 3: A Call For Help

Eddward's stomach growled before he could reply to the question. "Well I guess that settles it. What sounds good? I'll order food," Kevin offered. After a slight debate on where to get food from, Kevin had placed an order with a local restaurant that was close by. Their meals were expected within the half hour. "So while we wait, care to tell me a little about you?" Kevin asked trying to sound nonchalant. "The less you know about me the better. That way you can return to your old life when your vacation ends," Edd's words were once again stern, shutting down further inquiries into his private life. "Um okay. Well then what would you like to talk about?" Kevin worked to hide the slight upset he felt at Edd attempting to keep distance between them. "You can tell me things about yourself if you insist on filling the silence," "Okay. Well um I just graduated high school. I start college in the fall with a full ride for football. I'm addicted to my motorcycle, I love Alternative music, especially when riding. Hm. Favorite season is Autumn," Just like your scent Kevin's mind added but he knocked the thought away. Clearly the raven wasn't interested in more than just that one night. Kevin couldn't help what made him want to be so distant. Just as he was about to open his mouth there was a knock on the door signaling the arrival of the food. The ginger paid and generously tipped the guy before closing the door. They both sat on the bed and opened their Styrofoam boxes, stomachs growling at the smell of food.

They ate in silence for a few moments, eventually Edd spoke "I finished high school while training to hunt. I have no interest in college. I too enjoy Alternative music. Personally I think motorcycles are death traps, given the statistics of crashes. I prefer Winter to any other season," the words fell from his lips so easily that even he was astounded at himself. What was it about the man before him that made him act so out of character. True the sex had been incredible but there was something more, lingering be the surface, waiting to be found. Kevin's mouth was agape and he was thoroughly confused. First Edd didn't want to share anything and then he spewed it out as if it were nothing. "Okay cool," he said unable to think of anything else mentally slapping his forehead. Once their food had been devoured, and trash disposed of, they reclined on the bed flipping through movies to watch. "Oh hell yeah. Devil's Rejects" Kevin said as he selected the movie. Eddward didn't object, he had grown rather fond of the horror genre thanks to Ed. "Hey Eddward?" "Hm?" "I'm glad you crashed into me the other night," Kevin said never moving his eyes from the tv. Edd was unsure of how to respond to the odd words. He wasn't sure what this was. Lust? Could it evolve into something more? No. Eddward had vowed to never love anyone. Love gets you killed, he had seen it many times throughout the years. Hunters were never born for that reason, no instead they were created from those whose lives had been infiltrated by the demon world just as Edd's had been.

The lack of response from Edd had made the redhead shift uncomfortably. When he was around the raven his mouth just refused to cooperate, saying whatever thought popped into his head. He glanced sideways at the man beside him. He was so drawn to him, but he didn't even know how old the guy was or even his last name. Edd had already made it clear that too personal of information was not to be asked about. He stared for a moment attempting to guess at a few things about the guy. He figured the raven was in his early twenties, clearly though something traumatic had happened to him considering how closed off he was. Or perhaps that was due to his hunter training. "Can you tell me more about the whole demon and hunter thing?" Kevin asked genuinely curious about it all. "I suppose I do owe you at least that much considering I've disrupted your vacation," Edd sighed. "Like I said the other night. What you know about demons is wrong. They don't possess and instead shapeshift when they come on our plain. If you're a trained hunter like myself you can usually pick up on the differences between them and us. My employers are an ancient group dedicated to hunting them down and eradicating them. We assign them numbers based on their assumed power level. The one I'm hunting is number 83," Kevin nodded the entire time Edd spoke, hanging on his every word. "If you're from the US, I presume you remember the serial killer that carved a bloody path throughout the continent three years ago?" Kevin nodded. "That was 83. That was when I was found by the hunters and recruited. I've been hunting it ever since,"

Edd adjusted himself on the bed making his dogtags clink as he did. Kevin's forest green eyes landed on the silver and he gently reached out to touch them. As his hand drew close to the metal he glanced to Eddward seeking approval which was given with a nod. The ginger picked one up and saw a first name of Maria and a date etched there for almost exactly three years ago. "So you said recruited. What about your family?" Kevin asked innocently. Eddward's stare grew cold and distant, had he not been beat to hell at the moment he would have moved from his spot. "They died," his voice chilled Kevin to the bone. He had said it so flat, devoid of any emotion. That's a sore spot Kevin mentally noted. "I'm sorry," he tried. "It's in the past," Edd's voice even more hollow than before. Opting to change the subject the redhead asked a different question. "So if demons are real then what about angels?" "No one knows for sure. Never seen one. We've heard of angels blessing items for us hunters but no proof. If they are there, then they must enjoy sitting on the sidelines while mortals keep the balance," Eddward's teeth gritted together. "Ah," was all Kevin could manage. He really hadn't expected the raven's mood to take such a sour turn. Maybe he could use a little distracting Kevin thought to himself, a wicked grin splaying across his face.

The redhead moved to straddle the other which made Edd raise an eyebrow in obvious question. Without thinking about it any further Kevin closed the distance between them and kissed the raven. For a moment there was no reaction which he chalked up to shock at his assertiveness. At last Eddward kissed back, his hands winding into the ginger hair that felt like silk on his fingertips. He tugged making Kevin groan at the pleasure pain he felt. Breaking from their liplock, Edd turned his attention to the neck he had devoured the night before. The taste of Kevin's flesh on his tongue made him think of the summer sun and fresh cut grass. A moan escaped Kevin as a shudder wracked his body. Eddward grinned against his neck and set to work marking him. After a few moments he pulled away to admire his handiwork, a purple bruise blossoming on the redhead's throat. He grinned when he felt the twitch of Kevin's member on his lap. "Do I really arouse you that easily? Edd's voice was thick with his want for the ginger. Kevin blushed all the way to the tips of his ears at the words. "You do," his voice shook slightly. Edd pulled Kevin's hand down to his lap so he could feel his own arousal. Green eyes stared in awe at blue. "I want you Eddward, but you're hurt," Kevin practically whined. "If you're fine being on top I see no issue," His words made the ginger's nostrils flares and his pupils dilated with the need that was quickly building in him. Kevin claimed Edd's mouth again not even caring that he'd be bottom yet again. If it meant he could have this man beneath him again, he'd deal with it. Their shirts were discarded to the floor, They both worked quickly to unbutton the others jeans.

Eddward's erection sprang free first and Kevin's mouth watered at the sight. His length was impressive for him being only five foot ten. Kevin decided that this time he had to get a taste. He slid down the bed a short ways before brushing his hand over the appendage. Edd sharply inhaled at the contact which spurred the redhead on. He lowered his mouth and licked slowly up the underside, making the raven shudder. With a grin, he closed his lips around Edd's member and sucked it into his mouth. The raven groaned as the wet warmth enveloped him, his hand coming to rest atop Kevin's head. As the ginger continued to bob going down further each time, Edd's fingers entangled in his hair while his breathing had been reduced to shallow pants. Kevin finally released his member before tugging off his own jeans. He crawled back up Eddward's body until he was in prime position. He licked his hand repeatedly then reached behind him and gave Edd a few strokes to lubricate his member. The raven sucked in a shaky breath as Kevin slowly sank down on him. "F-fuck Kevin," A lewd moan was the only response he received. Continuing the slow pace the redhead rose back up until Eddward nearly slipped from his body then pushed himself back down. The raven was used to a quick insatiable pace when it came to these actions but what Kevin was doing was even more maddening. He was barely inching towards orgasm and he couldn't be more appreciative. He leaned forward and wrapped his arms around the man riding him, capturing his lips in one swift move. His ribs protested the change in position but he ignored it. Kevin's pattern changed as they both grew closer to climax. His moves became erratic and he leaned back against Edd's arms twisting his own fingers in the ebony waves of hair. The raven took the opportunity to kiss and nibble on any exposed skin his mouth could find. "God damn Eddward, I'm close," Kevin murmured. With that he was pulled back flush to his partner. Edd gently bit the shell of his ear, once again his voice took on that authoritative tone Kevin loved. "Then come Kevin," was all he said but it was enough to send the ginger into a frenzy. Within moments they both peaked screaming the name of the other. They sat there for a moment basking in the afterglow of their orgasm, until Kevin rose up just enough to where Eddward's member slipped from his body.

The redhead moved from atop his loved and lay on the bed still panting. Edd reclined back then pulled the ginger to him, who was all to happy to oblige, resting his head carefully on the raven's chest. Within a few minutes Kevin was sound asleep, which made Edd smile to himself. There was something about this man curled into his side. He kissed the top of the ginger's hair then carefully moved off the bed and retrieved his cell phone. "Jerry's Pizzeria," "It's Eddward, transfer me now," he was not in the mood to deal with their stupid cover. The voice on the line didn't even argue, Edd was the top hunter after all. "Hello D," a woman's said. "Nyx, we've got a problem," the raven said to his leader. "Oh?" "83's power may have been seriously misjudged. I'm thinking closer to 110 or so," "D you and I both know that's impossible. Where is this coming from?" Nyx asked. "It's supposed to be impossible yes. However I have watched this specific demon generate force fields that our weapons can't penetrate. Not to mention I only lost track of it for a few hours after injuring the damnable thing and when I encountered it again it was fully healed. I want you're approval for my longbow," The woman was silent for a moment. "Eddward that is a class five weapon, the damage it can cause hasn't been fully determined," she said firmly. "You think I don't know that Nyx? I'm telling you. 83 is no normal demon. How do you explain it falling off grid for three fucking years? We have the best surveillance known to man dammit," Edd would never talk to his leader in such a way under normal circumstances but right now wasn't one of those times. "What are you insinuating?" Nyx's tone had taken a turn for the worse. "I'm not insinuating anything. I'm SAYING, 83 wanted to be found. When I fought it in Moonlight, it taunted me. and today. I moved silently and the damn thing still detected me. I want my fucking longbow. Now," Edd refused to back down. He had never been wrong about these things before and Nyx knew that.

"Very well Eddward, I will have it delivered to you. It will take a day or so which should work fine while your injuries heal. However this is on one condition," "And that is?" "No casualties aside from the fucking demon," "Yes ma'am," Eddward hung up the phone and turned his attention to the ginger asleep in his bed. He didn't know when Kevin was supposed to return home from Paris but he hoped it was soon. This hunt was not one he wanted to have him tangled up in. If only they had met under different circumstances maybe things could have turned out better. He felt a pang in his chest as he thought about saying goodbye permanently to the ginger. That man was worming his way under Edd's skin quicker than should have been possible and he had no idea how it was happening. When his parents were alive they talked all the time about soul mates. Was it possible? He knew he remembered something about it all in the hunter teachings and needed to know for sure. The raven texted Ed, instructing him to look through all records about it and send him the information. Five minutes later his phone dinged signaling an e-mail. The oaf had certainly become a whiz with the computer after they joined the hunters. Edd pulled out his laptop and sat on the floor to open the message. Multiple attachments opened at once. All pages from different texts in the hunter archives. He made quick work of reading the material he had been sent. According to what Ed had found, in hunter folklore, soul mates were rare, powerful, and blessed by the angels themselves. Along with that, there were few records of them ever existing in the hunter world. Only two in the last 500 years to be exact. Ed had also sent the accounts from the two couples. The things they described were similar to the pull Edd felt towards the ginger. They also mentioned one being a hunter that had suffered a great loss. It was rumored that when someone in that position took on the role of being a hunter the angels blessed them to encounter their soul mate. These couples were some of the strongest the hunter world had ever seen due to their intense connection. Especially when they fought together. Eddward's head throbbed with the information. It just wasn't possible. Was it?Resigned to the fact that he couldn't do anything about it at the moment given his present state Edd climbed back into bed. Kevin snuggled up to him seeking out his warmth and he couldn't help the grin spreading across his face as sleep claimed him.

The next morning the smell of bacon woke the raven. His hand reached out only to find emptiness beside him. He sat up, looking around the room for the missing redhead. When he heard the shower going he relaxed and sought out the delicious smell finding to Styrofoam boxes next to the Keurig. He made his way to the machine and set about brewing two cups of coffee just like he had the day before. Given that he was on strict orders from Eddy to take it easy he decided that he would join Kevin and his friends on exploring the city a bit. Right as the coffee finished, the water in the bathroom turned off. Kevin exited the bathroom a moment later with a towel around his waist, water droplets still shining on his abdomen. "Oh you're up. I hope I didn't wake you," he said with a lopsided grin. "Not at all. It was actually the delicious smell of the bacon that did," Edd replied. Kevin nodded and walked to the bed, grabbing a box of food and a cup of coffee along the way. Edd followed suit and joined him on the bed. "So what do you have planned for today?" Edd inquired between bites of egg and bacon. "Eh probably meet back up with Zeke and Ethan," "May I join you then?" Kevin choked slightly on his food at the question and reached for his coffee to clear his windpipe. "I'd love that actually," he grinned. They finished their food and got ready for the day. Kevin of course had to borrow some of Edd's baggy workout clothes since he had spent the night without planning to.

As they made their way to Kevin's hotel they chatted about their favorite bands, finding they liked quite a few of the same artists. Zeke and Ethan had just walked out when they spotted the ginger and the raven. "Dude he looks so fucking lovesick its not funny," Zeke commented. Ethan ignored him and they made their way over to the duo. "Hey guys. Eddward's gonna join us today. He got a little beat up yesterday on the job so his boss gave him the day off," Kevin explained which made Zeke grin. "Well that works for me just don't be slobbering all over each other. Ethan and I still have found a single piece of ass for ourselves," "Zeke that will hardly be the case, judging from what Kevin has told me about you. You're more apt to be the one slobbering as you put it on someone. Now then lets go find some trouble to cause," Edd quipped before sashaying ahead of the other three. "Dude, he's perfect," Ethan said before flicking Zeke's open mouth closed and following the raven. "That he is," Kevin added.