When the door closed Ichijo collapsed on his bed, "God, you people tire me out." He rolled over to see Shiki plop down next to him. "Hey get on your own bed! What if someone comes in here?" Ichijo began to playfully push the brunette off the bed.
Shiki smiled, "Let them come." He stilled the blonde as their lips met once again.
"By the way, that was brilliant with Rima earlier. I almost fell for it too." Ichijo laughed, "If you ever get tired of modeling, you could always become an actor!"
The brunette rolled his eyes, "Only if you costar with me. You gave quite a performance as well. I never thought you could act so sly; and I have never felt so attracted to you!"
"Oh really. What about two weeks ago when I got a paper cut in French class? God, you almost jumped me in the middle of the lesson!" Ichijo said in a teasing tone, even though everything he had said was true.
The younger vampire blushed, "You know that I don't have as much control as you, neither does Rima."
"Then why didn't she try to bite me?"
"Because I'm in love with you!" Shiki blurted out.
Now it was Ichijo's turn to blush. He wrapped himself around the brunette. "You do care!" he paused as he saw the confusion on Shiki's face, "I mean, I knew you cared for me. It's just nice to hear you say it out loud."
Shiki locked his eyes to Ichijo's, "Did you ever want my blood?"
"What?!"
"Ever since we first met, I've lusted for you and your blood. I just wanted to know if you felt the same way."
"Shiki! Of course I did and still do, but don't you remember our first days together. Even though we got along it wasn't until you became homesick that we grew closer."
Two years ago Cross Academy was just opening. Ichijo and many other nobles joined Kaname in the new class; the Night Class. About half a year later, Shiki arrived at the academy. He was welcomed by, his new roommate and soon to be best friend, Ichijo.
They spent a lot of time together and with Rima. A couple weeks later, Shiki skipped a whole night of classes. It took some time and patience, but eventually Ichijo got the brunette to talk to him.
"Shiki, I know you're quiet but this is extreme, even for you. I might be able to help you if you tell me what's wrong?" Ichijo pleaded.
The younger vamp finally gave in, "It's my mother. She wants me to come home. The only problem is that I like it here and she will just think I'm my dad."
"What's wrong with your father? I've never heard you mention him before."
"He's a bastard." Shiki growled, "He left my mom when she was pregnant with me. She has never forgotten him, and I've never forgiven him."
Ichijo hugged the brunette close to him. "Why are you hugging me?" he tried to push the blonde away.
The older vamp held onto his roommate, "I just couldn't stand to see you so upset! I know what it is like to have family issues; my parents are dead and my grandfather is my guardian. I never thought he was evil until he did something unforgivable to Kaname. Even though it meant turning on my family; I'll never work for my grandfather."
After that day, the two became inseparable.
Shiki sighed, "Yeah, I remember. Didn't I bite you that night?"
"Yes, you bite me on my lower neck. The blood tablets hadn't been working for you, and you were dehydrated! I was so worried!"
"Hey, today's your birthday!" the brunette pointed out, "Do you want my present now or after the party? I'll even let you bite me."
Ichijo smirked at that last comment, "You'll LET me bite you?! I think you are mooching off of my birthday, but think about it. If I bite you, we'll form a blood bond. Are you ready for that?"
"Yes. I've never felt more strongly about something than being with you for the rest of my life." determination shone in Shiki's eyes.