A/N: Hello there! Although this chapter was supposed to be the last one, it isn't! Surprise, surprise! I've written way too much and I'm still not ready yet. So I decided to split it up. :D I think it's not the worst thing, isn't it?

Thank you for commentating, reading and following my story. And like always I hope there aren't that many mistakes in it. Please let me know if there's something really wrong. XD Thanks a lot.

I try to finish Summer Days this week, so I'll be probably posting the last chapter in a couple of days. See you then. :3

Chapter 4 – Honeymoon

It was in the middle of the night when Shion opened his eyes. He blinked a few times, realizing what had happened only a few hours ago. His face reddened when he noticed that Nezumi really had slept with him. He still felt Nezumi's soft lips on his trembling skin, his hot breath, his fingertips and his low magnificent voice, his scent and he even could still sense their pleasurable connection. It was so good. And he had needed it so much. Shion shivered and got goose bumps… although he loved Nezumi for ages now he never had dreamed about doing something like this. Yes – of course he was curious and wanted to experience sex but somehow there was no way to imagine something like sleeping with him. He was so far away and Shion had no time to think about something like this. It was much more important to recreate the city and help the Western District's people improving their living conditions, fulfilling the task Safu and all the others had entrusted to him.

He never had wanton thoughts concerning Nezumi. Shion wasn't like that – at least all those years he missed him all he had felt was a pure love. He loved him with all his heart and his mind was filled with thoughts of him all day long. He wondered if he was all right, if he was hurt, if he had enough to eat and to drink and if he sometimes also remembered him. All he wanted was to see him again, safe and sound.

But now Shion wasn't sure that he still was pure, because after feeling Nezumi he was head over heels in love with him. The young man gazed across the bed, at the sleeping face just inches from his own. Nezumi's eyes were closed and he breathed quietly while his arms still embraced him loosely. Softly Shion touched his cheek, then his trembling fingertips stroked his slim delicate neck, carefully loosening one of the sweaty strands that stuck to the light skin. A small sight left the older one's lips while the tip of Shion's index finger slowly wandered across the bridge of Nezumi's straight nose.

'Nezumi… is it selfish that I want to feel you like this again?

All the time I deceived myself. I always thought that I'm above such things but you disabused me again. I needed it so much. In fact I wanted you to teach me because I had to fill a knowledge gap. But in the end it was just a lame excuse. Maybe I always wanted it. I wanted you!

And I've never thought it would feel so good.

Am I a bad person, because I have these thoughts? I just want to hold and feel you. I love you in every aspect.

Please, never leave me behind again. I need you.'

Shion kissed the sleeping beauty tenderly, trying not to wake him up. In the crepuscular light Nezumi's body shape was just vaguely perceptible, but Shion really enjoyed going on discovery tour using his fingertips and lips, earning slightly grasps though the other was fast asleep.

Shion paused a few times when he feared to awake him but then continued kissing him, more and more boldly. It wasn't long before he left his first little hickey right next to Nezumi's navel, slightly giggling when the other one tried to shoo him away like a bug in his sleep, grumbling. Shion amused himself by leaving one lovely mark after another; sucking and biting Nezumi's neck several times, his stomach, inner tights, pelvic region and especially his chest, arranging his bites like flower petals around Nezumi's nipples.

He smacked a few times and had a glass of water. His mouth felt dry and his lips got numb, but it was worth it. Yawning he snuggled up to Nezumi again and tickled the beauty's stomach, kissed his cheek. It was seldom that Nezumi slept that deeply. It was even kind of abnormal. Nezumi was used to always be attentive, although there was no need to anymore.

"Sleep tight." the younger one whispered softly and also fell asleep again.

The next morning arrived with bird's twittering. Shion opened his eyes hearing the sweet sound of the summer wind rustling in the trees. Next to him was Nezumi looking at him half asleep. Shion blinked and smiled warmly.

"Hey…" he whispered.

"Hmrg…" a hoarse voice replied. The older one cleared his throat several times and sat up, rubbing the back of his head. He yawned with a little tear in the corner of his eye. Shion grinned like a Cheshire cat seeing his friend like this – so drowsy, so cute. His hair was a mess and the dozens of hickeys Shion had left him that night were shining in a bright reddish color.

"What?" Nezumi asked.

Shion kneeled down next to him, giggling.

"N…nothing." he said, mussing up Nezumi's grayish hair even more. He hugged the older boy's head and let his finger's run through those beautiful silky strands. Shion gently squeezed Nezumi's face against his chest, letting him hear his heartbeat while stroking his scalp and neck. The taller boy's cheeks reddened slightly, and then he closed his eyes and cuddled against the white-haired one, also locking him in his arms loosely. Shion placed a kiss on Nezumi's crown and buried his face in the other's mop of grey hair.

"I love you…" he whispered holding him tenderly, blushing. Nezumi kept silence for a short time, smiling due to Shion's racing heartbeat that increased more and more. This kind of body language spoke volumes and Nezumi really appreciated their very special moment. He felt so loved and alive. And although he never wanted to be weak or rely on another person he was glad. Shion had rocked his world. He had changed him so much and he had stolen his heart, although Nezumi had refused to believe it for such a long time. The young man needed four years to realize and admit that he was fatally attracted to Shion. But now, being together with him, being loved by him and being able to hold him – it was an overwhelming feeling.

"…you, too…"

"Huh?" Shion released his embrace and looked at the other boy bewildered.

"What did you say?"

"You heard me."

"No! Tell me! Nezumi! Please!" Shion begged, grabbing his shoulders.

"Gosh! Shut up, will you?" he said, turning his face to the side. "You should know it already, Shion."

"Know what?"

"Oh man, I must've killed some of your brain cells yesterday, huh? We did it, remember? And I kissed you, hugged you, caressed you – I was fucking gentle, damnit! What the hell do you want to hear? You're still not able to figure things out by yourself, you airhead."

Shion blinked.

"So…you wouldn't sleep with someone you don't love?" he asked.

"I would've fucked you until you die."

"So you killed all the people you had sex with before?" Shion asked stupidly, raising one of his eyebrows. Nezumi got muscle twitches in his face.

"You can't be all there, Shion… Who do you take me for? You're not serious, are you?" he grumped and sighed annoyed.

"I don't know! I'm confused!" Shion said, gripping his own bangs roughly and pulling them hard. "It's just that I don't want to imagine you doing it with someone violently. Or that you've done it with another person before, that they've seen you like this. O…or that someone did it to you, hurting you… I can't bear this. It hurts like hell." he said bursting into tears.

Nezumi sighed heavily and pulled the trembling boy into his arms, embracing him tenderly. He kissed his forehead and fondled his back in a calming way. "Hush, Shion. Shhhh…" he tried to comfort him.

"Listen, Shion. Life's a bitch. It was an easy way to earn mone –"

"NO! Shut up! I don't want to hear something like this… No! Not you! That's horrible!" he cried, covering his ears and shaking his head.

"Shion, let me finish!" he said harshly, grabbing his slim wrists kind of brutally. He pulled Shion's hands away and cupped his chin, forcing the boy to look into his eyes.

"Don't cry. And don't interrupt me, stupid. I try to tell you something. For some people it was an easy way to earn money back then – but not for me. I've never slept with anyone before, got it?"

There was complete silence for a few seconds. Shion stared at Nezumi with widened eyes, his mouth opened. Then his bottom lip trembled slightly.

"W…what?"

"You were my first, Shion."

Shion narrowed his eyes. His wet cheeks blushed.

"Liar…" he whispered unbelievingly.

"Look into my eyes, Shion!" Nezumi said, grabbing the younger boy's chin again. Shion opened his eyes slowly, knowing that the other one wouldn't give him any peace if he didn't do as he wished. Nezumi smiled gently, stroking Shion's cheek with his thumb tenderly.

"I'm not lying. You were my first. I've never done it before, Shion. You know that I've never trusted anyone. It was too dangerous. Why should I risk my life for something like drive satisfaction, huh? Thanks to you the medical care's good now, but back then there were no pharmacies to just mosey in and buy something like condoms or other stuff you need to do it. It was a damn high risk to have a fuck with someone. You see? Something like venereal diseases, getting some chick pregnant, a bloody, sore and infected ass or getting attacked while doing it… Not so cool, huh?"

Shion blinked. "Yeah, I guess…"

Nezumi ruffled the white hair he loved so much, twirling one of Shion's strands and kissed it softly. Shion sighed relieved and gazed into Nezumi's shining eyes. That weren't the eyes of a liar. Shion never ever had seen the other one with such an expression.

"But…you seemed to be so experienced…" he mentioned quietly. Nezumi laughed.

"See, you're not the only one who's good at learning by doing. I've pretty good instincts." He answered proudly. Shion nodded. That was true – Nezumi's instincts were beyond good and evil.

Nezumi smiled at his lover charmingly and ruffled his hair, then gazed at him really softly.

"I love you…" his low voice whispered while he pressed his body against Shion's. His hands cupped the back of Shion's head; his fingers ran through that silky ivory hair of him. He kissed Shion's lips lightly. After a while he opened his mouth a little wider, gently touched his tongue against the other, playing with it. He left one of his hands on the back of Shion's curly head while the other hand wandered to his butt, massaging one of the bottom cheeks perkily, pinching the soft skin there a little bit. Nezumi pulled his head away and looked into Shion's eyes again.

"Nezumi?" Shion whispered sweetly.

"Hm?" the older one answered in a very soft melodic way.

"So you always mocked me for being a virgin, huh?" Shion's voice suddenly was kind of dry-witted. His bangs threw a dark shadow onto his eyes, hiding them. Nezumi gulped seeing him like this.

"Although you had no clue, too…" Shion continued quietly.

"Erm…Look, Shion…"

Abruptly Shion's face brightened, giving the beauty a disarming smile. Nezumi's eyebrows twitched slightly and he backed away from the white-head a bit.

"Amazing, Nezumi!" Shion said enthusiastically. "You've made a total fool out of me."

"Are you kidding?"

"No I'm not! I'm really impressed. Your self-confidence is incredible."

Nezumi blinked. Somehow he had the feeling that Shion had pulled one over on him. That guy wasn't to be underestimated.

"Idiot." he said quietly and patted Shion's head. The boy laughed happily.

"I'm so glad, Nezumi. I'm glad we shared our first time together. It was wonderful! Let's do it again soon." he said sugary and got out of bed, stretching himself. "Next time I want to do it without condoms. I want to feel your sperm inside of me. Don't worry, I'm clean. Ah, and I want to top you, too. Then we'll have a second first time… That's great!" he said with sparkling eyes while he dressed himself. Nezumi's face turned blue, hearing Shion talking like this. That killed him. Shion's power level was over 9000 right now!

"Hold your horses, okay?" he said, following the boy and putting on his boxers, finally recognizing the whole bunch of hickeys Shion had left him. "Huh?" Hastily he stormed out of the room, right into the little mirror chamber. Shattered he looked at his reflection.

"Sh…SHIOOOON!"

With faltering steps the grey-eyed beauty followed his way back to the living room, holding the back of his hand against his forehead, falling down on his knees theatrically.

"What have you done? My beautiful skin is a mess… I'm looking like a Dalmatian." he grumped and buried his face in his hands. Shion blinked confused. He already had forgotten that Nezumi had the urge to be kind of narcissistic sometimes. So he also went into a kneeling position and patted his trembling shoulders. "It's ok…"

"NO! It's terrible, really terrible…" Nezumi whined against his hands, bobbing up and down. Shion bit his bottom lip.

"H…hey…it's not that bad. They won't stay forever…and I think you really look cute. Like a ladybug." he said and put his arm around Nezumi's shoulder. "You're handsome, Nezumi. Nothing can distort a real beauty. You waah!" he yelled while Nezumi grabbed him strongly, scooping him up. He gave him a fireman's lift and patted his butt.

"Gotcha! Just you wait!" he said sneering and tossed him on the bed. Shion screeched and crashed into the wall. Seeing stars for a moment, he rolled over on to his back just to be nailed down on the mattress by the taller boy. Suddenly, Nezumi grabbed both his arms; yanked them above his head, crossed his wrists and held them in one power hand as he leaned in to whisper in his ear.

"I'll fuck you once for every bite…" he whispered, his voice was low and husky. Shion opened his eyes, seeing Nezumi's sneer.

"That's okay for me. Then I also can fuck you once because you bit me, too."

"Tzk. Well! That's fair, I think." Nezumi answered, grinning again. "But I'll fuck you in a row."

Shion stared at him bewildered, and then started to laugh.

"If you think you can get a hard one that often…Go ahead."

"Pff…" Nezumi laughed, first only a little bit; then he let out a guffaw.

"Nezumi?"

"Never thought that you'd be like that…"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"That you're so dissolute."

"Hm? Do you mean the hickeys? That was your punishment." Shion answered and giggled.

"Punishment?"

"Yeah! You told me once that we aren't compatible. But we are! Here…" he said and touched Nezumi's crotch: "And here…" he added and touched his own butt.

Nezumi laughed again and ruffled Shion's hair.

"You really are an idiot, aren't you?" he said giggling. "Man, you're really, really killing me."

"I'm serious, Nezumi. You're mean. Stop laughing!" Shion complained.

"Forget about it." Nezumi put him off. "It's okay, Shion. I'm taking back what I've said back then. We are compatible. Is that at Your Majesty's pleasure?"

Shion sulked slightly but then nodded.

"Okay then. We still have a lot to do…" Nezumi said, took the other's pants of and tore Shion's underwear apart.

"Oh my god, what are you doing!? My slip!" Shion creaked.

"You don't need it anymore. Plus it was a really ugly one. Did your mama buy it for you?"

"Yes, of course!" he answered, raising new gales of laughter. After a while it subsided and Nezumi kissed Shion's pout. "I'll get you a new one, fit for a king. I promise." he whispered into Shion's ear with a very low sexy voice, causing a lot of hot and cold shivers on the younger boy's skin.

"No, I want one of yours…" he replied and let his fingers run through Nezumi's still very messy hair.

"Fine, only to please you…" Nezumi whispered and took one of Shion's hands, kissing the palm softly after checking it.

"It's better now. Does it still hurt?"

Shion shook his head and fondled Nezumi's hairline, grasped when the grey-eyed began to lick in-between his fingers while his warm hand stroked his arm up to his shoulder just to take a rest on the flat chest. Shion also allowed his free hand to wander, stroking Nezumi's soft skin with his fingertips, following his spine. He let it slip into Nezumi's shorts and enjoyed to touch his tasty bottom. For the older one this piece of material was kind of disturbing, so he removed it fast and pulled Shion into a sitting position powerfully. He embraced him tightly, tried to feel as much skin as possible on his own. Nezumi felt Shion's erection brushing his own and gasped quietly. He buried his face in the crook of the white-haired boy's neck, then kissed and nibbled the delicate skin greedily. Shion moaned and moved his hips causing their private parts rubbing against each other. The older boy panted and bit the white-haired slightly then changed his sitting position to sit in tailor-fashion. He grabbed Shion's hips and lifted him up just to let him take a seat on his crossed legs while the younger one embraced his shoulders tightly and started to kiss him passionately. Softly the raven-haired young men massaged his lover's shoulders. With soft and fluid strokes steadily applied with the palms of his hands he tried to relax his beloved curly-head, then letting his hands slide up to his shoulder blades with a bit of pressure. Shion moaned into their kiss and squeezed his body against the other while he grabbed into the beautiful raven-hair of his lover and his legs tightly embraced the slim boy.

Nezumi concentrated on Shion's cute butt now, kneading it thoroughly. Their lips parted and he let Shion recover his breath. Meanwhile he searched the lube and grabbed it, squeezing a generous amount on his hand.

He leant his upper back against the cool wall, gripping Shion's bottom cheeks, pulling them apart.

"You're still very slippery down there…" he whispered grinningly. Of course he was; he didn't shower since their last time. But Nezumi didn't want to injure Shion, so he rather used a lot of this stuff. He fingered him not as gently as he did it for the first time – there was no need to. The boy's inner tights still seemed to be very hungry and two fingers were absolutely no problem for the curly head. Shion moaned rocking his hips. It was so good to feel him inside again. He wasn't able to get enough of that.

"Nezumi…more!" he moaned and gazed into the other's eyes lustfully. "Enough preparation…"

The older boy smirked and kissed him, letting his fingertips stroke down Shion's sides. He let them rest on his hips and parted their lips gently.

"Well then…" Nezumi murmured, holding the lube out to Shion's chest. The younger boy nodded and pressed it on his lover's tip like a cream topping. Nezumi quivered.

"That's cold, man! Do you want to calm me down or what?"

Shion giggled and poked his tongue out at the raven-haired one. "No, of course not. Sorry." he said and massaged Nezumi's length fondly, giving him a really lascivious gaze. Nezumi gulped.

"E...enough…" he whispered. He didn't want to come right now.

"Are you sure you want to do it without a…" he asked hoarsely. Shion nodded, got on his knees and straddled him. "Want to feel you without that rubber thing…" he breathed and grabbed Nezumi's swollen oily length. It slipped through his fingers a few times, letting Shion grumble. Nezumi amused himself with watching this drama.

"Come one, you…" the white-haired said to Nezumi's manhood, finally getting it. The older one giggled. "Don't talk to it, that's pretty strange…" he mentioned and helped Shion to guide his length into the pleasing tightness. Both moaned while the head of Nezumi's penis entered Shion's insides; a little bit more slowly than the day before. They felt their hot breath and their trembling bodies. It was overwhelming…

Shion let himself down and started to move in a rocking way to facilitate thrusting. Nezumi supported the other boy, and then hugged him tightly, giving him another French kiss. He clasped Shion's waist and pushed him down onto his manhood, earning loud moans and grasps. Embracing Nezumi tightly he didn't just feel their very pleasurable connection but also his own length rubbing against the other one's muscular stomach.

"Hmm…Ne…Ahhh…" he yelled and started to ride him extremely frantic.

Nezumi gasped with big eyes. "W…wa….wait…wait…wait! Shion…Shiooon!... SHION!" he yelled in-between his thrusts. He tried to hug him but there was no way to calm the crazed white-haired down. Nezumi had the feeling he had lost control of the situation. And that was something he didn't like. He let his length slip out of the boy and gripped the underside of Shion's thighs, then tossed him onto the bed with force. Shion screeched and landed on his back, bouncing up and down. He looked at Nezumi with widened terrified eyes. The older boy sighed and wiped the sweat from his forehead, patted one of Shion's knees.

"Heh! Did you plan on riding me to death?" he asked slightly amused.

"Wh…what? No… I just…" Shion answered breathless. He just wanted to feel him harder and deeper! He wanted more. "Wow, you're pretty strong, Nezumi." he whispered hoarsely, still very aroused. So he spread his legs widely and waved the other boy nearer. The taller one smiled.

"You're a fly weight…" he said, stroking Shion's leg upwards, letting his hand rest right next to his painfully swollen length. It hadn't been a problem at all for Nezumi to immobilize Shion eight years ago with his injured shoulder although Shion was about his own weight and size back then. So it was just easier now.

"Come on! Don't let me wait, Nezumi! I want to feel you inside of me again, right now…" he murmured lustfully, giving the other one shudders.

"Yeah, yeah." he said laughingly and turned him over onto his belly. Shion let out a strange little sound.

Nezumi smirked and pulled his hips closer. Shion's outstretched arms, his upper body and face dragged across the sheets while his bottom was high in the air. He whimpered. Nezumi lifted Shion's legs and brought them into a kneeling position, sitting between them. Tenderly he penetrated him again, giving him a small clap.

Shion threw back his head and moaned. He grabbed the pillow, trying to find purchase on it. He buried his face in it and dug his fingernails deep into the sheets and mattress. Moan after moan escaped his shaky lips. He also let salvia dribble from his mouth – he wasn't able to control himself anymore. Nezumi felt him tighten around his length and thrust his own manhood in harder. He leaned down over the trembling boy and kissed his neck, pulled his hips up and entered him anew, feeling his tight warmth close around him. Shion whimpered, then screamed Nezumi's name again as Nezumi thrust into him harder and harder while the sound of the headboard hitting the wall filled their room. "M…more…mhh…god!" Nezumi smiled. It was fascinating to see Shion like this. He also moaned and decided to help the little curly head a bit, so he stroked his back a few times and then let one of his hands wander to Shion's stomach.

"N…not there…" Shion grasped and guided Nezumi's hand with his trembling one right to his middle.

"Fine…" Nezumi groaned and massaged Shion's length. Thanks to the rest of the lube he had on his hand he was sure it felt really good for him. He tried to coordinate the movements of his hand around Shion's shaft and his own thrusts although it wasn't that easy. Even Nezumi wasn't in his right senses at that moment.

"Sh…shion!" he moaned and reached his climax with a last hard thrust deep into the pretty boy's tightness. "Ahh…ah…"

Shion shivered finally feeling Nezumi's hot cum inside of him and had his own orgasm while he bit the pillow. "Hnnngh…hn….Mgh.."

The older one stroked Shion's back, also feeling the younger's waves of pleasure. His bud tightened rhythmically around his semi erected manhood, giving him shivers due to his sensibility right now.

He pulled his length out of the twitchy body and lay next to him on his side, caressing Shion's hair and back gently. Shion faced Nezumi, still panting and smiled softly while his hand wandered to one of Nezumi's, holding it.

They gazed into each other's eyes for a while, then Nezumi hugged and squeezed him. After sharing a sweet kiss the older one gently fondled the back of Shion's head, whereas the smaller boy buried his face in the crook of his neck. Nezumi felt Shion's lips pressing against his skin there slightly and kissed his beloved white head of hair lovingly…

"Nezumi…?" a thin voice asked.

"Hmmm?"

"The room smells like sex."

Nezumi laughed.

"Who cares…" he said softly and smirked against Shion's white locks.

"Well, that was for the first fat bite you left right beside my navel."

"Oh my god…you really plan on doing it once for every hickey?"

"Yeah, of course. I never told you lies before, Shion. You should know that already." He answered and patted the boy's head. The younger one blinked. "And when you've finished getting your retribution?"

"Then? Do you need an invitation to attack me again, you leech? Or do you fear my dire revenge?"

Shion grinned.

"No. Of course not."

'To be honest, I'm looking forward to it, Nezumi! I want to feel you again and again. Forever…

Yes. It's our fate. You've changed my life so much and you've took me under your wings. You've showed me the world outside of the Holy City and you've opened my eyes. You entered my life quietly and captivated me with your beautiful eyes that stole my heart in mere a blink. It's all thanks to you that I have these overwhelming feelings inside of me right now.

Nezumi, I'm so glad you returned to me. It feels so good, so fulfilling just being near to you, hearing your breath, your voice, feeling your presence and your warmth… I never ever want to miss that again.

But I'm also scared, Nezumi. Will you disappear again one day? I don't want to be left behind anymore.

I will bite you thousands upon thousands of times giving you a reason for requital if it helps and you'll stay by my side.

Nezumi, I can't life without you anymore. The last four years without knowing where you are and if you are healthy and fine were horrible enough, yes, even unbearable. And I'm sure now after we're so close to each other I have no possibility to survive being separated again…'

"I love you, Nezumi, with all my heart. I adore you so much…" He wanted to think these lines but said it aloud accidentally.

"Heh… being kind of awkward, huh?" Nezumi answered grinning and ruffled Shion's head. The boy blushed. Although he wanted to run outside and shout the world down that he loved this man, he didn't plan on saying it like this – mainly because he knew Nezumi would mock him for talking corny stuff.

"I'm not very sentimental, Shion. You know that…" he whispered warmly, feeling Shion's trembling fingers clinging to his shoulder. He touched Shion's neck, stroked his downy hair and pulled his head closer, kissed him gently. As their lips parted he looked into those wonderful purplish but sorrowful eyes. His thumb caressed the end of Shion's red snake carefully and he recognized that his lover bit his bottom lip.

"What's up, Shion?" Nezumi asked resolutely. "I'm not stupid. You've something on your mind, huh?"

"I… I'm scared – that this is a dream and I'll wake up tomorrow and you're gone…" the smaller one mumbled against Nezumi's soft skin. The older felt his warm breath and shivered.

"You should have noticed that it's not a dream, stupid. I'm right here. See?" he said and squeezed him, letting him feel his heartbeat.

"You feel me, don't you? I'm warm and you can hear my heart like I hear yours. We're living and we're together and when you make me say more embarrassing stuff I'm going to slap you to make you understand that I'm reality." he comforted him in his very special way. Shion smiled slightly, but then it faded again.

"But how I'm supposed to know that you're not gone when I wake up tomorrow? You have the nasty habit of leaving me behind…"

Nezumi sighed. So it was his fault. He didn't want Shion to think like that, but he also couldn't blame him for doing so.

"I'm sorry…" he whispered without any teasing undertone in his voice, then kissed Shion's forehead while he stroked the silky white hair.

"Forget what I've said a few days ago, Shion. I don't want to leave you again… It took me four years to admit my feelings towards you. And even if I leave then I'll take you with me."

Shion blinked. His cheeks reddened and he gazed into Nezumi's eyes.

"Really?"

"Really. It's a promise. Or better, it's a vow!"

Shion's face lightened up hearing these words. Nezumi always kept his promises and vows. He smiled brightly and snuggled against the other chest, giggling. He was really happy now.

Nezumi sighed relieved. He felt really exhausted, but seeing Shion's smile was worth all this effort. All he wanted was to make him happy. Both of them had suffered enough. And although serious sweet talk wasn't Nezumi's cup of tea, he simply loved doing it when it pleased Shion. He wanted to make him understand that he'd stay and that there was no need to be frightened. The raven-haired stroked Shion's back gently, recognizing that the boy fell asleep. He kissed his white locks a few times and fondled those delicate small shoulders and his slim neck gently.

"Look what you've done, Shion… You changed my ways so much. Really, I don't even understand myself anymore." he whispered aware of the fact that the other one couldn't hear his words. But in fact he said them to himself. He was sure that he already had loved him back then, falling for Shion's charms. He was so special, this innocent loveable but yet so stupid airhead. But it would've been far too dangerous to be together like they were now four years ago. Nezumi was sure a love relationship would have been a real burden back then. They had a lot of other problems – too many maybe. Whether Nezumi's hate towards No. 6 or Safu's capture… that was too much to handle for two 16year old boys. But they had their great kind of romantic times, too, evidences for their tender feelings.

Nezumi kissed the tip of Shion's bottom nose very gently and then he locked his lips with the sleeping one. He never wanted to be attracted to someone like this, but it felt so right to simply love him.

"We're lost…" he murmured against Shion's lips and hugged him tighter. He buried his face into Shion's curls and held him in his arms as if he was feared someone would steal the boy away from him. Nezumi bit his lips as well. Somehow he felt so weak right now.

"Shion…" he whispered again and again. The sound of the boy's name echoed from the walls but he didn't awake.

"Shion… I'll never let go of you. I swear it, Shion."

Another few days have passed and Nezumi had made Shion pay for at least 5 hickeys – doing it in the bathtub, against one of the bookshelves, on the couch and even on the coffee table, although they both didn't like the last option very much…

Of course the hickeys were just a lame excuse for Nezumi; he also would've done it without them, but it was kind of fun teasing Shion due to his little bite attack a few days ago. Both of them cherished their time together, knowing that it would be over sooner or later when their daily routine would come to strike back. But for the moment they really enjoyed their little honeymoon, although it was without marrying. The boy's both were hungry – really hungry and longing for each other. They weren't able to get enough and acted on their hot, passionate feelings. Because both of them had choked them too long they really had an outburst these last days, just as if someone just needed to fire the starting pistol. They both had their sexual awakening.

Shion amazed Nezumi. He seemed trying to absorb him, not getting enough and somehow it made Nezumi speechless seeing him like that when their bodies were connected. Nezumi always thought Shion would act whinier, trying to stop him, maybe even crying because it hurt and acting much more shyly. But he was the exact opposite – willingly, lasciviously and really sexy. He always was going into an ecstasy and just seemed to think "Wow! Oh my god! Wow, I'm doing it with Nezumi! Wow! Wow! Oh my god! OH MY GOD! More!" Somehow Shion's expression during their acts really freaked Nezumi out. The white-haired knew his own mind and was kind of perky. He turned Nezumi on but also scared him a little bit. Knowing that he was able to make Shion losing his mind, letting him cry in pleasure made him proud but sometimes it also was too much to handle for him. Nezumi was overwhelmed by Shion's strong feelings and emotions. And of course by his own, too.

Nezumi sighed quietly and smiled then, seeing Shion's face. The boy was still fast asleep. He snored slightly – cute, little sounds. Quite contrary to his husky and loud moans last night. Nezumi placed a wet kiss right on the smooth skin of Shion's slender shoulder and stood up, pulled on his boxers and walked to the door. He opened it to air the room. It really smelled like sex in there. Nezumi closed his eyes, it was somewhat cooler today and the fresh breeze playing with his loose hair and stroking his heated skin gently felt pretty good. The chilly morning air was just the ticket for him to cool himself down after another very passionate night he had spent with Shion.

Suddenly hearing a quiet ringing Nezumi turned around and scanned the room with his eyes, slightly confused.

"Huh?"

The white-haired boy grumbled and grabbed his wrist, ripped his high-tech armlet off and threw the disturbing thing onto the ground. He rolled over on his side, facing the wall while he hugged the blanket, cuddling against it and showed Nezumi his cute little butt. The raven-haired raised one of his eyebrows and laughed quietly; then he made his way to the bed, sat down and picked up Shion's ID armlet.

"Ah, you've got such a thing again…" he mumbled to himself. He was sure that it was improved now and really handy. And as a member of the Restructural Committee, Shion had to wear something like this for attainability. He turned it around just to look at it a bit, but then, unexpectedly a kind of hologram popped up, letting Nezumi cringe.

"Shion?" a well-known voice asked. "Are you all right? I'm glad you call me, dear" Karan said warmly. "Where are you? I just see the table."

Nezumi turned the armlet around, facing it.

"Ah sorry, I'm not Shion. He's asleep just behind me…" he said quietly. Karan's eyes widened and she covered her mouth with one hand.

"Nezumi…" she whispered. The boy gulped seeing tears welling up in her eyes. He just wanted to throw that thing away just like Shion did it a few minutes ago. Seeing this woman's emotions also made him feel weak. She was so kind towards him when Shion had dragged him to their sweet little bakery after the whole story was over four years ago. Karan had hugged him so tightly back then for bringing Shion back to her safe and sound. She had so many gentle words and emotions for him, even motherly ones. But it made Nezumi feel strange. He wasn't accustomed to something like that.

"My, you returned…" the gentle voice of the woman said. "You're so pretty, just look at you!" she added and giggled slightly, seeing Nezumi blush.

"I'm really glad to see you."

Nezumi nodded. "Thank you, Ma'am. I'm also glad to see you again. I've really missed your mouth-watering bread." he said with a bewitching smile. What he'd said wasn't a lie. The young man had traveled around the world but he never had tasted a bread that was better than Karan's. He was sure it was due to all the love she put in her work. Or it was just some kind of miracle, wondrous hands or something like that. Nezumi didn't know it. The main thing was that her pastries were delicious. Simply delicious.

"As charming as ever, huh?" Karan chuckled. "I'm really glad you're back. Shion missed you so much."

"I know. I'm sorry…"

"There's no need to, my dear. You returned and I just want you to be sure that you're always welcome."

"T…thank you…" he answered and gulped. He looked at Shion who rolled over again, raising one of his legs so that one of Shion's feet rested on Nezumi's shoulder. Karan laughed seeing this.

"My, what is he doing?" she asked chuckling but just was able to see Nezumi.

"Nothing. He's just a restless sleeper from time to time." He answered, hearing Shion's grumbling.

"Nezumi~" he pouted.

"What's up?"

"Don't go!"

"Huh? I'm not going, stupid… I'm sitting right next to you." He said softly and patted Shion's side. He also let Karan see Shion's sleeping face; though he took care she didn't see that he was stark-naked.

"Aww, it has been a long time ago I last saw his sleeping face." She said and sighed slightly. It really moved her seeing him like this.

"I'm glad. It's all thanks to you, Nezumi…" Nezumi turned the armlet back to his face and blinked.

"Huh? What do you mean, Ma'am?"

"He's able to sleep so peaceful now. The last months he barely laughed and was so tense. He seems to me much more relaxed now and I'm glad that I left him in the Western District. I thought a change of scenery will do him good but I'm sure it's just thanks to you. Although he's an adult now I'll always have to be worried about him."

Nezumi nodded.

"Ye –" he tried to answer, but Shion interrupted him.

"No, Nezumi! I may be pregnant! Don't leave me!" Shion cried in his sleep.

Both Karan and Nezumi looked really bewildered.

"What?" she asked confused.

"Nezumi! Whaddaya say? The baby isn't ugly! And it doesn't look like a monkey, you jerk! It's beautiful! How dare you!?"

"H…He! Shut up, Shion!" Seeing Nezumi blush Karan started to laugh aloud. "Oh my, that's priceless!" she said, tears building up in the corners of her eyes while she covered her mouth with one of her hands again.

Nezumi bit his bottom lip and turned away, facing Shion and slightly slapped his naked butt.

"Idiot!"

Karan belly laughed and watched her son's awakening. Shion narrowed his eyes and stretched his arms; then he sat up, looking at Nezumi kind of drowsy.

"Nezumi…" he whispered with a really hoarse voice.

"Oh my god, don't talk, your voice sounds awful…" the raven-haired answered, holding the armlet in his left hand while his other arm embraced Shion's body, squeezing him a little. Shion embraced his shoulders and snuggled against him.

"What are you doing? Why are you sitting here like this?" he croaked and kissed the corner of Nezumi's mouth. Nezumi smirked and used his palm to stroke Shion's spine up to his curls. He kissed his cheek and grinned at him, showing him the high-tech phone.

"I'm talking to your mama right now." he said, kissing his cheek again. It was too late anyway – she already knew it. And Nezumi didn't want to make a secret out of their relationship. Sooner or later they had to tell her and Nezumi just thought the sooner the better. It was the best and he also knew that Karan would support them. She just wanted Shion to be happy.

The white-haired boy looked at Nezumi with a very strange expression in his eyes.

"What?" he asked realizing the hologram. His mother looked at them curiously, giggling and seemed to be extremely delighted. He blinked several times and blushed really hard. "Uwaaaaaaah!" he screeched, jumped on his feet and burst out of the room. Nezumi gazed after him, then scratched his head.

"Well, that escalated quickly…" he said and laughed. He looked at Karan. "I think I should go and catch the little nudie." Then he kept silent for a few seconds.

"I'm sorry… I think I'm not what you –"

"You're a great boy, Nezumi. I know that Shion loves you, he told it to me. But I already knew it before. Don't worry, dear. I just want you two to be happy."

"But we –"

"It's a pity that Shion's not really pregnant because I think your child would be the cutest thing in the whole world. So don't you dare to say it looks like a monkey…" She teased him and chuckled against her hand. "But I know it's impossible for you two… so don't think about it."

A small terrified sound escaped from Nezumi's slightly parted lips. He just wanted to follow Shion screaming. The intuition of this woman really freaked him out. He was chanceless! This almighty mother really got him and he had the urge to mock someone to death right now. He started to tremble.

"Nezumi, I just want one thing… He's the world to me. So please cherish him…"

Nezumi cleared his throat quietly and found himself again.

"It will be the greatest pleasure for me." he said with a charming smile.

"Thank you." Karan answered warmly.

"No, I thank you, Ma'am."

"Mom."

"Huh?"

"Call me mom."

Nezumi's mouth was open. She got him again. And he felt really awkward…

Karan chuckled. She knew that she demanded too much of him right now. But somehow it was funny seeing him speechless. Shion told her that Nezumi really had a sharp tongue, but in some way he seemed to hold back while talking to her. He seemed to respect her very much. But she was sure that he would become less reserved when he got to know her better. Plus, she caught the boys in a really awkward situation… But seeing both of them so intimate, so tender – it pulled her heartstrings. She smiled warmly.

"Now hurry and catch him. I'm looking forward to seeing you two soon. I'll make you a cherry pie and a cream stew. Ah – and a mug of hot chocolate." the gentle mother said and gave him a wink.

"T…thank you…" No, not again! She knew everything!

"I got to go now, good bye!" he said and hung up. He never ever felt that awkward in his whole life! He threw the armlet onto the pillow and leaped to his feet; also made his way out of their cozy room.

"SHION!" he yelled and wanted to start running but then he suddenly tripped over the boy that squatted in a corner next to the stairs. He broke his fall with his hands just to end up in turning a cartwheel upstairs. He landed on his feet and staggered slightly. Shion looked at him puzzled, but then his eyes started to shine.

"Whoah! That was pretty cool, Nezumi!" he said enthusiastically.

"I'm always pretty cool, you dimwit."

"No need to be mean…" he mumbled and hugged his knees.

"There is! Leaving me alone with your dangerous mama! I think I know now where you got it from…"

"Got what from?"

"I'm sure she tried to finish me. It was so embarrassing!"

Shion blinked, looking at him with his big purplish eyes in disbelief.

"She's able to embarrass…you?" he asked, tilting his head to the side.

"Yes, man. Kind of…"

Nezumi sighed and stroked his own hair back. The whole thing was really awkward. But he was glad she knew it know and maybe he was even able to call her 'mom' one day… He helped Shion to stand up.

"In you go, nudie!" he said harshly and shoved the naked boy back into their room.

"We're out of food and money… So let's go to the market place and I'll show you what kind of work I did the last years. Sounds good?"

Shion looked over his own shoulder and smiled with sparkling eyes.

"Yes! That sounds fantastic to me!"

~ to be continued