Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Knight, Matsuri Hino does.

Chapter Six

Zero let his eyes rove over Kaname's upper body, his shoulders, his chest before meeting the pureblood's gaze. He couldn't even begin to understand what the elders in the Association were thinking when they chose him for this task. For their union. And this Courting Ritual was the most weird of all. Well, it was okay for lovers or a for a woman to give a man a bath but he was neither a woman nor was he Kaname's lover. Maybe the pureblood was just joking with him, messing with his head to see what he would do. ''I'll be waiting downstairs.'' he turned around to leave.

''Don't go.'' Kaname said gently.

Zero didn't even bother turning around as he responded, ''Why do you want me to watch while you have a bath? Maybe you expect me to tell you that you've missed a spot? For gods sake, you're not a baby. I'm sure you can manage just fine on your own. Damn, this is so weird... I have better things to do. I will wait until you're finished.'' he started walking but Kaname's voice stopped him in his tracks.

''Stay!'' Kaname roared. He was a patience man but the hunter was driving him to his limit. He was used to having his way, so why was this young hunter giving him problems. He was trying very hard not to lose it. ''Is there a reason why you won't do it?''

''Are you serious about this?'' Zero asked. He seriously thought Kaname was joking but it seemed the pureblood was expecting him to give continue with the task at hand. Give him a bath.

''Dead serious. I thought we agreed to work together to make our relationship work. It seems, so far that I'm the only one trying to make it work. I cooked for you to let you know that I can take care of you and will be there for you if you need me, why won't you do the same thing for me?'' he asked.

''Because cooking and giving someone a bath are two different things.'' Cooking was just, well... cooking but giving a bath to someone was way, way too intimate a task. It involved touching, seeing the other party with less clothing or in the nude and he wasn't sure that it was safe for him to be in here right now. Who knew what the pureblood was thinking or what crazy plots he was planning.

''Do you want to be held responsible for breaching the peace between humans and vampires?'' Kaname asked.

''No...''

''Are you refusing me?''

''No...''

''Don't you want to marry me?''

''Yes I do, but...''

''Then there's no problem, is there?''

''Yes, there is. You're a man and you.. you're...n-naked in there and I have to touch and look at you while I give you a bath, I don't think it's a good idea.'' Zero said. Just thinking about it made hime sweat.

''Why? Scared you'll like my body too much?'' Kaname asked. He knew he had a bangin' body even without being told.

''Don't flatter yourself.''

''Are you saying that you aren't attracted to me? That the sight of my body doesn't make you melt?''

Zero didn't know where this conversation was heading. ''Yes, that's what I'm saying.''

Kaname smirked. ''Then prove it.''

''I beg your pardon?'' Zero asked.

''Prove that your are not attracted to me by giving me a bath. If you're not attracted to me, it should be easy for you right? Then just do it as if it doesn't mean a thing. Or maybe I am right, you are attracted to me.''

''No, I'm not!'' Zero snapped.

Hook.

Line.

And sinker.

Kaname gave Zero a sexy smile. ''Now, do I need to come and get you or will you come here willingly?'' Kaname asked but didn't wait for an answer as he started lifting himself up from the bath tub. He would get a bath tonight, even if he had to force Zero to do it.

Zero raised his hands up in defeat. ''Okay, okay, don't stand up, I'll do it.'' he said. He didn't want Kaname to stand up. He was afraid of what he might see. Jeez, the things I have to do... He swallowed and walked to the bath tub. He kept his eyes averted from Kaname's body. He reached over the tub for the shower gel and poured some on the palm of his hands. Then he started with Kaname's back. The moment his hands touched Kaname's back, the pureblood took in a deep breath and exhaled. He he he. What the hell? What kind of reaction is that? ''Maybe you're the one attracted to me.'' he told Kaname with a teasing smile in his voice.

''Maybe.'' Kaname responded.

Zero rubbed his hands along Kaname's shoulders, then slowly on his back again. When he finished the back he moved to the pureblood's chest. He hesitated because he was moving on dangerous ground. He was so nervous and his heart was beating too fast he was sure the pureblood could hear it. If I know what's best for me, I should stop this ritual right now and leave. Leave before... He tried to catch his breath as he let his hands slide gently over Kaname's chest. Then he felt it.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

Kaname's heart pounded violently on and on. Zero slowly lifted his eyes and found the pureblood blazing at his with a passion filled intensity that, for a moment he froze. Kaname placed his hand over the hunter's and pressed it close to his heart. ''Is yours beating fast for me, as mine is for you?'' Kaname asked in a husky voice.

Zero tried to respond but couldn't find his voice. Even if he had something to say he couldn't say it. Just as well, because it wasn't a good idea to trust a heart which goes 'Boom Boom Pow' everytime the pureblood was around. Kaname took the hunter's silence as an invitation and in one swift movement lifted himself from the tub and got out. The movement took Zero by surprise that he fell back as he tried to stand up straight. Kaname reacted immediately and held him steadily before he reached the ground.

''Are you alright?'' Kaname asked.

''Y... yeah, thanks.'' Zero said. He was indeed grateful that the pureblood saved him from that fall. It would have been a hard one, had Kaname not reacted when he did. He actually wanted to flee the scene when the pureblood stood up because he was sure Kaname was naked. But that wasn't the case. He had boxers on, so he wasn't completely naked. ''Thanks to your fast moves.''

''What use would my reflexes be, if I can't save what is mine?'' Kaname asked.

Mine? Did he say mine? ''I'm not yours.'' Zero responded. The way Kaname said it sounded as if he was a thing to be owned. He didn't like it one bit.

''But soon you will be mine, won't you?'' Kaname laced his fingers in Zero's hair and brought the hunter's face closer. ''I will monopolize your body and soul, you will be mine in everyway, Zero.''

You wish. Zero wrapped his arms around Kaname's wet body. All of a sudden he didn't care about wetting his clothes. He just wanted to live for now, for this moment. He didn't know what was happening to him. He was going to let his guard down just a little bit for now. He wanted to be daring just this once. Just a little and enjoy this precious moment in Kaname's arms.

Kaname cupped the hunter's cheek. Zero's stomach did a violent flip at the action and his heart beat sped up again. The pureblood lowered his head until their mouths brushed sofly. As silken lips pressed more firmly over his own, Zero's eyes closed of their own accord, unable to think or move. All reason and logic escaped him as Kaname teased him, gently and carefully.

Zero's gasped at the sensations the pureblood was eliciting within him. His body was on fire. Kaname deepened the kiss as he explored the hunter's mouth hungrily. Zero could do nothing more but then he felt something else again. Omg! Something that made him quickly withdraw from the pureblood. The kiss had left them both breathless and disoriented with swollen lips.

''What is it?'' Kaname asked.

''Ah... nothing. It's late, I should get going.'' Zero said. His heart was going 'Boom Boom Pow' again. He couldn't tell the pureblood that he had a BONER because they both had the same problem. He didn't know about Kaname but his was painful from all the excitement. I have to get out of here. And now.

''That's just an excuse, isn't it? You're afraid of giving in, aren't you?'' Kaname asked. He was also excited but that shouldn't stop them from enjoying the evening together. He knew very well that Zero was trying to fight the attraction between them.

''That's not the reason. I just told you, it's gettin...'' Zero began.

Kaname smirked knowingly. ''Could it be?''

''What?'' Zero began moving backwards. ''I'm going home. Get away from me, Kaname.'' The pureblood followed him until he reached the wall. He was trapped. Kaname pressed his body against the hunter's then moved his hips back, reached out and caressed Zero's cock through his trousers.

''Ahhh..!'' Zero moaned. He pushed Kaname's hand away from his erection. ''What the hell do you think you're doing? Get away from me, stop touching me like...''

''I take care of that for you.'' Kaname cut in, ''if you'd only let me.''

Zero's cheeks flushed. ''No, you don't have to. I'm going home.'' he started moving away from Kaname but the pureblood blocked his way again. He took Zero's hand by force and place it on his own erection.

''Do you feel it?'' Kaname asked. The hunter tried to free his hand but in vain. Kaname was very strong. ''Do you feel what you do to me?'' He let Zero's hand caress his cock through the wet boxers.

''I-I...'' Zero couldn't find the words to respond. He just wanted to... He didn't even know. All he knew was that his hand was touching Kaname there. That he was touching another mans dick and gawd was it swollen.

''Go home, Zero. I'm letting you go this time, but remember, next time I won't let you go. I'll see you on Friday evening. I hope you haven't forgotten about meeting my family members?''

''I haven't forgotten.'' Zero said, relieved that Kaname was letting him go. ''Thanks for dinner.'' He started walking out of the bathroom, the pureblood behind him and then stopped when he reached the bedroom door. ''By the way, there will be no next time.'' he said and closed the door. But he knew that next time was coming. Soon. Nothing but the kamis could change his fate now. No matter how much he tried to deny the attraction between them, no matter how much he postponed the inevitable, one thing was for sure. They were going to get married soon and they would have to finish what they started on their wedding night.

If it was up him, he would have asked for more time. The problem was, time wasn't on his side. And he wasn't sure Kaname would let him or rather allow him to sleep alone on that night. The pureblood had already said he was looking forward to the wedding night, so boycotting was out of question. He was in trouble. In big trouble. And no one was going to help him. Even the kamis had turned their backs on him.

Z is for Zipper- The last barrier protecting the Uke's virginity. Skilled Seme's are able to undo it with just their will power.

Next time Dinner with the whole family, Enter Rido. Kyaaaaa! Kyaaaaa! I'm beginning to like him. No, I like him already. I used to hate him because of what he did in VK but as I watched VK a second time, I started lovin him. His dark side and I found myself wanting to know more about him. I have big plans for him and someone else. You might have guessed *wink* wink* . If you haven't read Virgin Slave, please do, I wrote about him, you might like it if you give it a try. I do not own Boom boom Pow. I got that from the Black-Eyed Peas song. I just dig the song. I also don't own the above Uke/ Seme quote, just got it online while reading Manga and it was so funny and thought I should share it with ya all. Special thanks to all of you for your never ending support. I had started writing the dinner, I wanted it to be on this chappie but my time is up baby, I have to stop now. I will have it up as soon as it's finished. Do me a favor and tell me what you think. Have a nice time, till the next...