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And now, Chapter 4.

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The words surprised him, coming from her. However, Yuuki, as he had learned only a short time before, wasn't nearly as innocent as she seemed to be. His lips tingled from their heated kisses, pain surging up into his stomach due to the very real state of his arousal. He groaned as her hands continued to touch him, her curiosity like that of a child that had discovered a new play thing.

Yuuki had even surprised herself, though her words and actions as of late had done nothing but that. This boy…this man was doing wickedly strange things to her psyche, though she was guilty as well. She realized the position she was in, the things that had occurred as of late burned into her mind. As he'd held her, his hand wreaking ungodly havoc between her thighs, she'd forgotten about her worries entirely. All the pain, the frustration and fear had been chased away as she reclined against him, satisfied with the knowledge that he was there with her. But now, the game they played was intensifying, straying into a realm where neither had ever dared to venture.

She was snapped from her thoughts as his hands took hold of her skirt, unzipping it and sliding it down her legs. It was soon discarded along with her shirt, leaving her feeling a bit vulnerable in what she realized were the eyes of a hungry predator. In his eyes, she saw his lust, but not for her blood. He'd been sated with it twice today, and now, his lavender eyes called for something more, almost begging for her to grant what he most desired.

"I've always imagined," he said, "touching you like this. If you don't want it, push me away."

God, how could she not want it? What a ridiculous thought, she mused, her eyes trailing along his chest, down his stomach and below to his affliction. She had no idea as to what she was doing, so she allowed her instincts to guide her, her hands smoothing up his bare chest, admiring his lithe beauty. Her arms gathered him, gently pulling him down atop her, their lips melding together as they delighted in the taste of one another.

The storm raged on outside, though neither was anything but oblivious to it. Bathed in candlelight, the two continued to explore one another, their senses in overdrive as hands roamed along randomly charted paths and lips met again and again in the dim light.

"What do you want?" he asked, his arms snaking behind her to pull her up against his chest. He sat there, the diminutive girl in his arms, unable to keep his lips from hers for long, his need for her nearly enough to crush any self restraint he'd ever possessed. He'd reined it in for so long, holding himself in check. His urges had only intensified after he'd tasted her blood. He could taste the same want flowing through her. Her essence nearly screamed it and he was more than willing to show her that his thoughts mirrored her own. Yuuki pulled back, looking up into his face. His striking features were highlighted by the candlelight, the flames dancing in his eyes.

"I want to see you," she said simply, her small hands fumbling with the button of his jeans. His blood ran hot as he watched her. Though her movements were a bit shaky, she was more than determined to accomplish what she'd set out to do.

With a bit of assistance, the pile of clothing in the floor grew, Zero reclining before her clad only in a pair of red and black plaid boxers.

She leaned forward, quickly being caught up in his arms. He kissed her, his want unmistakable, his fingers tangled roughly in her hair. Her small hands moved down his sides, slipping down to touch his bare stomach. His lips pulled back, hovering a breath above hers as her hands slipped under the band of his boxers, taking hold of his straining manhood. He groaned as she touched him, the moment nearly enough to overwhelm him. He questioned his own sanity, knowing full well that if anyone found out what they were doing, there would be hell to pay. But at the time, he couldn't force himself to care.

Her touch was pure heaven, the only touch he longed for in the world. It was her gentle hands that broke through the barrier of bitterness and rage that he'd erected around himself long ago. Only she held this power over him.

She seemed enchanted by her discovery, her lips quivering against his lightly as she continued her exploration. Zero closed his eyes, trying desperately to keep himself collected. However, her attention was making it quite difficult to do so.

Unable to hold himself in check any longer, he removed his last article of clothing, the site of his naked form causing her to gasp softly. He didn't seem the least bit modest, his arms reaching for her. She allowed him to pull her to him willingly, his arousal pressing hard into her center, flames dancing within her. She felt his hands at her back, the black lace covering her soon falling away, leaving just a piece of black lace between them.

Something struck her then, her body positively pliant in his grip. This was far beyond anything she'd ever imagined and she knew what they were doing was forbidden. She was surprised to discover that the thought thrilled her, every fear and apprehension she'd previously felt having dissipated into nothing. In his arms, there could be no wickedness in the world. At that very moment, she knew nothing save for that she loved him, he who had always been by her side…had always watched over her like some dark guardian angel. He'd become so much more than that now, her former childhood friend. Her body craved his touch, longed for it like nothing else.

Her hands continued along their paths, gliding over his skin, feeling the taught muscles under her hands. His lips touched her neck, trailing soft kisses along her skin where his fangs usually found her. Trailing further down, his kisses landed upon her throat, flowing then between her breasts. Yuuki held him tightly to her, gasping as his teeth gently snagged one pert nipple, his tongue then circling it slowly. She gasped softly, fingers tangled in his silvery hair, his hips grinding against hers as she straddled his lap. The familiar scent of him surrounded her, the feeling of his tongue tracing along her naked flesh enough to drive her mad.

Her eyes looked him through, seeming to beg permission for what she dare not request aloud.

"I'm all yours," he assured her, watching her intently as she ran her hands over what seemed to be every last inch of him, her explorations causing him to groan aloud.

He nearly lost himself entirely as he felt her lips close around him, his eyes gazing down upon her dark head as she bowed over him, perched between his legs.

He couldn't help but to reach out, his fingers threading loosely through her russet tresses as he continued to watch her, the feeling of her tongue sliding along his length nearly his undoing.

Something had broken free from within her, and she found herself reveling in the sounds he made…the sounds she was drawing forth from him as she tasted him.

Suddenly, his hands were on her shoulders, pushing her back. She looked at him, afraid she'd done something wrong, though his words soon assured her otherwise.

"Yuuki…" he breathed, laying her down onto the mattress once more. His eyes held her as he removed the last barrier between them, seeming to tear through her.

"Is this what you want? We can't go back once we…"

"I want you. Right now, that's all I'm sure of. I just want to be with you," she told him earnestly, watching with great curiosity as he moved away from her. She continued to watch as he opened the drawer of his nightstand, pulling out a small black box. She soon realized what he was holding, her cheeks warming. What was he doing with those?

He opened the box, removing one of the contents before stashing the box once more. He looked at her, a smirk appearing upon his face.

"When did you…?"

"Wishful thinking…but I got them anyway. That time I told you to stay here while I went out," he said, still smirking.

After a moment, he tossed the wrapper in the trash can, climbing back onto his bed and hovering over her. She made no movement, save to reach her arms towards him, sliding them around his torso. Her heart beat erratically within her chest, her breath catching as she felt his hardness against her inner thigh.

"You're sure?" he asked, though no words were spoken. She only pulled him down upon her, her lips claiming his, giving him the answer he needed.

She cried out softly as he broke through the only barrier left between them, and for a moment he stopped, terrified that he'd hurt her. She only pulled him closer, her legs spreading wide to accommodate him. He moved experimentally within her, slowly, until he heard her soft moans echoing around him. Increasing his pace, he became utterly lost, not knowing where he stopped and she began, the sight of the pleasure written across her beautiful face seared into his mind.

He ground out her name, feeling every movement of her small body, reveling in the feeling of his senses reaching their peak. Her scent bombarded him, enveloped him just as her body enveloped him, leaving him nearing the end of his control.

He heard her voice chanting his name, a beautiful sound, one he'd longed to hear for so very long. Moving more forcefully within her, he felt her fingernails digging into the flesh of his back, driving him on. He wanted to hear her sweet voice cry out, to hear her reach her end.

His body seemed made for hers, like pieces of an intricate puzzle. Yuuki clung to him, a dark thought creeping into her mind. What if this was the only time she'd be with him like this? She had no idea how much time he had left, or if he would do something foolish due to his affliction. Pushing all thoughts from her mind, she concentrated only on him, of the feeling of him within her, of the pleasant weight of his body atop her.

Her entire body felt hot, the fingers of one hand tangling in his hair as her head tilted back, mouth open in a silent cry. Suddenly, her body was in spasms around him, his voice groaning as he too met his end, his body becoming still.

Yuuki lay there, breathless and in a slight daze. After a moment, she felt his body leave her before returning shortly afterward. He gathered her close, his breaths still heavy as her head fell to his shoulder. Though neither had noticed, the storm continued raging on outside, thunder clapping loudly, seeming to shake the entire building. Her hand came to rest upon his chest, feeling his heart beating madly beneath her palm.

"Bound in blood. And now…" she whispered, his lips touching her forehead.

Yuuki thought of all the secrets being hidden from everyone at the academy. The Day Class had no idea that those of the Night Class were vampires, nor that Zero was one. No one, not even Kaname or the Chairman knew of what she'd done to herself…only Zero was privy to that information. And now this. What they'd shared could never be known, not by Yori, not by anyone. Not yet, anyway. It would bring about too much chaos, and she was sure that Kaname would have Zero's blood if he knew.

The thought of Kaname put her ill at ease. It was he who had rescued her from being torn to shreds by a Level E vampire ten years ago. She'd looked up to him since, even harboring a bit of a crush on the Pureblood noble for quite a while. If he knew…gods, if he found out…

She pushed the thoughts from her mind, knowing in her heart that she'd done nothing wrong. Whatever feelings she held for Kaname, they had long ago been shadowed by what she felt for the man lying next to her, his breathing finally steadying. He was the only one that she could share everything with, her pleasure and her pain, her fears and her dreams. They relied on one another and had since they were children. The trust she put in him was unparalleled and she knew that she'd made the right decision, though this did complicate things further. She imagined that their caution would have to increase tenfold now to ensure that no one discovered their secrets.

"Yuuki?" came his voice, snapping her out of her momentary stupor.

"So many things are guarded here. I hate feeling like I'm living a lie," she told him, feeling him shift as he turned his body towards her. His thumb stroked along her cheek, causing her to sigh mightily.

"I have to be so many people," she added, lacing her fingers with his as he looked down at her.

"No. You just need to be Yuuki. That's it," he assured her.

"I'm sorry so much has been put on your shoulders. You don't deserve what you've been dealt," he said, fully expecting what she said next.

"And you do? Zero, we've both been living lies, and all for some greater good. I feel like I can't fully trust anyone but you," she told him, "because you understand."

"Now we have even more to hide," she nearly whispered, causing his heart to burn within his chest.

"Yuuki, I don't want you to…to regret what it is we've done," he said. She leaned up, her lips touching his gently.

"It's the last thing I'd regret," she told him earnestly.

His arms went around her, holding her as if she were the most precious treasure on Earth, one that would surely fade away if he loosed his grip.

"I'm tired, Zero," she muttered, quite comfortable in his arms.

"Get some rest, then. It's late," he noted, feeling her snuggle in closer against him.

He pulled the sheet up over them before leaning back in against her, his lips touching her forehead.

Zero was fully aware of the consequences that would await him, should a certain Pureblood discover what had occurred between himself and the girl lying next to him. So much weighed upon his mind that he was sure he'd find no sleep this night. However, knowing that Yuuki was safe in his arms chased away much of his concern. This was where she belonged, in his arms and away from prying, hungry eyes. He knew that she felt as though she owed Kaname her life. But that, Zero thought, didn't mean he had control over it, though at times it seemed as though Kaname himself thought just that.

His thoughts heavy, Zero lay there for a while, until he heard the soft sounds of sleep coming from the girl in his arms. At least she had found peace tonight. That was all he could ask for.

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Chapter 4 DONE! There's your dose of lemony goodness…lemme' know what you think! Drop some reviews on me! Zero in plaid boxers. Now that's jus' SILLY! ;P

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