It's over, it's finally over. Was my only thought as Kuro brought Yukio and I back to the ground after the two of us destroyed the Gehenna Gate. However the only thing that really concerned me at this point was Black Rock Shooter; I had asked her to stay behind to help protect Shura, Angel, and Shiemi as Yukio and I took off on Kuro. Earlier when Yukio first got possessed, Rock was having a one-on-one fight with the King of Demons before the rest of the gang had shown up. Although I was out cold for half the fight, I woke up in time just to see Satan set Rock on fire; I was so terrified that she was going to be killed for sure but my mind was blown away when she remained standing with blue flames engulfing her but having no effect on her whatsoever. Maybe it was due to the fact that she could wield blue flames as well but whatever the reason, I was glad that Satan didn't kill her. "Nii-san, I'm so sorry that I haven't been there for you these past few months." Yukio murmured as we walked to the entrance of the True Cross Academy. "Honestly Yukio, I don't care anymore. I know I will always be hated; it should be me apologizing for making your life a living hell." I said not even looking at him yet I still did not miss the shock look he gave me at the corner of my eye. I then stumbled a bit as my gunshot wound from earlier started to sting as it took this moment to finally heal properly. "Don't." I snapped when I saw my twin coming to my aid. Even though I saved him from Satan, I wasn't ready to let him or anyone else back in yet so I wasn't letting him or anyone else help me.

Rin, do you want to ride on me until you regain some strength back? Kuro asked me with wide concerned eyes, I just shook my head no and straightened myself back up even if my body was protesting against it; it then just remained silent between the three of us until we stumbled upon Bon and them. They were all gasping about how Yukio was still alive but instantly became quiet when they saw me and this pissed me off to no end, especially when I could still see the fear they held for me in their eyes. I had just saved them from certain doom, but yet they were staring at me like I was the one who got possessed by the King of Demons himself! "Tch. I see I'm not wanted here. C'mon Kuro, let's go find Shura and Rock." I said while making a sharp 180 turn.

"Oi Rin!" Bon called out and when I sensed him reaching out to touch me I abruptly turned around and snatched his hand; I just gave him a harsh glare before pushing his hand away from me. "Do not touch me and do not call me by my first name Suguro." I said as he stared at me with wide eyes that quickly turned into a pissed off expression, yet I could still see the fear in them; I just scoffed and started walking away again.

"And why can't I?" He growled out, making me stop in my tracks. Was this guy for real? Did the last three and a half months not happen or something?

"Because only friends can do that and as I recall friends don't say that they have each others' backs but then abandon them out of fear." I said coldly as I looked at him from over my shoulder. I just grimly smirked when not just Bon but Yukio and the rest of them flinched before looking away shamefully. "That's what I thought." I muttered but before I could start walking again I heard someone call my name. Looking around, I saw that it was Shiemi who had called my name yet I did not look at her, I was too focused on the raven haired girl that followed behind her and Shura. Ignoring Shiemi, I ran past her and Shura only to stop in front of a worn out Black Rock Shooter. Unfortunately before I could say anything to her I started to feel light headed and the next thing I knew I blacked out.

When I came to again, I found myself in Rock's room. Man I feel like shit. I thought as my body ached, especially my torso. I then realized that I had no shirt on and from my waist to my chest was wrapped up in bandages; thankfully I still had my pants on. I was about to sit up but stopped when I felt a tug on my hand. Looking to see what had a hold of me, my eyes widen when I saw that it was Rock; my gaze softened though when I saw that she fell asleep kneeling by the bed while holding my hand with hers. I couldn't help but smile at the sight as I gave her hand a gentle squeeze; I let out a small gasp though when I saw that her face was tearstained. She was crying? I didn't get to think too much on that when the petite girl started to stir. "Rin…?" She murmured as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes with her free hand but stopped though when she saw that I was also awake. "Rin!" She gasped and before I could say or do anything, Rock was hugging me for dear life. I was so shocked that I had no idea what to do but when the sounds of light sobbing came from Rock reached my ears I automatically drew her into my arms. "Shhh…it's okay, I'm here." I whispered soothingly in her ear as I gentle rubbed her back. The two of us just stayed like that for a while until the pigtail haired girl calmed back down.

"Rin…I thought I lost you. When you suddenly collapsed like that, it terrified me." She confessed as she looked up at me with tearful blue eyes. "It was painful enough to watch you suffer these past few months, but to watch you go through that horror that Egin did to you…I don't even want to think what would have happen if Yukio hadn't had offer to take your place instead."

"So that's what happened with my brother, remind me to kick his ass later. And I am sorry that I caused you pain, I just wanted to send you home so that you wouldn't have to deal with any of this…I just wanted you to be happy."

"Even if it meant sacrificing your own happiness by letting the only person that makes you happy leave you?!" She snapped as the fire in her left eye blazed angrily. It went out though when she saw I was taken aback by her sudden display of fury. "Rin, if I do leave I will only worry about you falling apart. I don't want to leave you knowing that you're miserable, I rather stay here where I can help you through this."

"But what about Mato, Rock? What if one of her loved ones gets possessed like Yomi did? If you're here with me then you won't be able to help her!" I snapped back as her eyes harden at the very thought of someone doing that to her human counterpart. I was surprised though when her circular pattern eyes filled with anguish when she looked back at me.

"But I don't want to leave you either Rin. You're my closest friend and…"

"And…?" I prompted when she didn't continue. When she started to hesitate I was going to ask her what was wrong but stopped when she kissed me, the very act had my face instantly catching on fire. "I love you too Rin Okumura." She whispered as our lips separated, a light blush dusting over her pale cheeks. "Rock…you really love me?" I asked with awe and when she shyly nodded her head I couldn't help but smile a true smile for the first time in months before kissing her again. Her kisses are addicting, I can't get enough. I thought as I gently cupped the back of her head to deepen the kiss. I then rested my forehead against hers when we both needed air; both of our cheeks were flushed as we gazed into each others' eyes. I then arched an eyebrow when her eyes flickered downwards before an adorable giggle escaped from her lips. "What's so funny?" I asked as she giggled some more.

"Your tail, it won't stop wagging; it tickles."

Sure enough when I glanced down my tail was wrapped around Rock's waist, the end of it moving from side to side like there was no tomorrow. "I-I'm so sorry! I s-swear it has a mind of its own!" I stuttered with embarrassment as I tried to get it to unwrap from her but stopped when Rock placed her hand on mine. "It's okay Rin, I actually like it when you do that…it makes me feel safe." She admitted with the most breath taking smile I had ever seen. Her smile alone made my heart skip a beat before it started to pound wildly. "So why am I here? Shouldn't I be at the hospital?" I asked once I realized the strange phenomenon and to also help calm down my racing heart.

"Your wounds were already healing themselves and plus the hospital is crowded with those injured from the attack, so Yukio brought you here before going off to help the other exorcists tend to the wounded." She explained. "I refused to leave your side even when the other Exwires were ordered to help find any injured people in the city. I've been waiting for you to wake up since this morning but I guess I fell asleep at one point…By the way how are you feeling?"

"Honestly I've felt worse, it's just these bandages are starting to annoy the shit out of me." I grumbled as I tried to get said bandages off my chest. Seeing me struggle, Black Rock Shooter let out a giggle before helping me unwrap them. "There, better now?" She asked once we got the stupid things off.

"Yeah, thanks."

That's when I noticed the situation we were in: she was practically in my lap with my tail around her waist while I was shirtless and the both of us were only inches away from each other. It did not help that she had one hand on my chest either, even if it was there to keep her balanced! She must have realized this too since not only could she probably felt my heart race under her palm but her cheeks began to burn. Before I was even aware what was going on my arms acted on their own accord and brought her closer to me until both of our chests were pressed against each others'; I had to stifle a groan as the contact set my body ablaze with desire. Damn demon instincts and teenage hormones! I cursed in my mind as the two teamed up against me as I struggled to control myself. I was brought out of my inner torment when I felt Rock put her forehead on mine, her calm blue eyes seeming to know what was wrong with me at the moment. "Your demon half…it wants to mark me as your mate doesn't it?" She asked softly as I blushed furiously trying to look anywhere but her out of embarrassment. Unfortunately she was right, my demon side was demanding me to take her and mark her as my mate but what confused me was why? I didn't have this strong urge before I told her I loved her, was it because she returned my feelings?

Maybe because she's your ideal mate…A voice that strangely sounded like the old man (1) whispered in my mind as images of Black Rock Shooter being engulfed in Satan's flames while remaining unharmed flashed before my eyes. "Yes…" I admitted with shame.

"Then why are you fighting it?"

I almost got whiplash when I snapped my head to look at her with alarm. "Rock are you kidding me? Don't you remember what we learned in class about demons mating?" I asked as she thought back to that lesson.

"Yes, that when a demon marks its mate it is usually in the middle of intercourse. What is wrong with that?" She asked with confusion as I nearly died from disbelief.

"Nothing is wrong with that it's just that we just confessed to each other! To do something like that would be going too fast. Rock, I want to take things slowly with you and mating is a giant step that we both must be willing to take."

"But your demon side is tormenting you from me just being next to you. Wouldn't it be easier for you to mark me now so you wouldn't be troubled by it?"

The one thing I hate about her: her damn logic, it was usually right.

"But Rock, we're both virgins, if I were to mate with you that means not only will you might not be able to enter Heaven (2) but you would lose your virginity. Once you lost that you can never get it back, would you really be okay with that? Not to mention if we mate we won't be able to stand being apart especially if you go back to the Otherworld and I'm here on Assiah."

There was no way in hell that I was going to force her into something like that unless she really wanted it and Rock seemed to have realized this too when she saw how serious I was being. Dad is probably turning in his grave from how mature I'm being with this. I thought absently as I waited for the petite girl's response.

"Then come to the Otherworld with me. I don't care if I can't go to Heaven or if I lose my virginity, I trust you Rin! As long as I am with you I don't care. At least in the Otherworld you wouldn't have to face such suffering from others on a daily basis."

Now that….I was not expecting. Would I be able to go with her? What about all my friends?

What friends? They are all terrified of you; the only one that would miss you would be Shura. Plus if you leave you wouldn't be a burden to Yukio anymore.

Even though I felt horrible for thinking these kinds of thoughts it didn't escape the fact that they were true. Everyone was terrified of me so what was the point of staying?

"Okay I'll do it, but on one condition: Kuro gets to come with us." I said with a grin as her eyes lit up with joy before she snuggled up to me.

"Of course Rin, I wouldn't dream of leaving Kuro behind. And Rin?"

"Hmm?"

"You might want to mate with me now before Yukio or Shura shows up."

That got the demon in me going because the next thing I knew Rock was underneath me as I ravished her mouth. My body grew hotter as her small hands that were capable of deadly destruction roamed up and down my chest before she ran her fingers through my hair. "Rin!" She mewled as I started to leave a trail of kisses from her lips, to her chin, and finally her neck where I started to nibble the soft flesh there. The demon in me wanted more, more of her cries of pleasure, more of her taste on my tongue. So without even a second thought, I got rid of her tie before ripping her shirt open to reveal more of her pale skin. I stopped though when I saw what kind of bra she was wearing. "Black lace…nice." I purred as her face turned a light pink. "Shura made me get them." She grumbled but started to moan when I started to kiss her collar bone while my hands roamed to her back. When she arched her back so I could unclasp her bra, I let out a loud groan when her hips rubbed against my developing hard on; the heat from her own crotch making me that much harder. Quickly taking her shirt and bra off completely, I grabbed both of her hips and started to grind our sexes together. "A-Ah…ahh…R-Rin!" She cried out before she pulled my face towards hers to kiss me. While we were both panting into the kiss, I shoved my tongue into her mouth and slowly ran it over every crevice of her mouth before coaxing her tongue to play. The feeling of her tongue swirling around mine and the addicting taste of her mouth was driving me wild. And when we pulled away from each other, a thin string of saliva kept us connected as we stared at each other with half lidded eyes. I broke that strand though when I lowered my lips to her exposed chest and couldn't help but smirk into her skin when I placed kisses all over her breasts making her moan my name some more. I jumped a bit though when I felt one of her hands cup me through my pants while the other unbuttoned them.

Not stopping what I was doing, I glanced up at Black Rock Shooter to see a smirk of her own; the look sending a jolt of arousal to my groin from how sexy it looked on her. I nearly lost it when she slipped her hand into my boxers and began to stroke me. Instead I moaned into her skin before taking one of her nipples into my mouth and started to suck and nip at it. This just made her stroke my dick harder as she moaned out my name. Shit if this continues I won't last that much longer. I thought with a groan as another spike of pleasure ran through me as Rock continued to pump me. The funny thing was that before I could say anything she let go of me with an apologetic smile; I guess with us being so close these past few months we have learn how to read each other so well. "I love you." I murmured over and over again as I kissed her repeatedly, pouring all my feelings into each kiss. Rock just smiled and said she loved me too; she then giggled that my tail was tickling her again (since the damn thing didn't want to let go of her waist and was wagging). I just gave her a soft smile before I started a trail of kissing down her torso, making sure to spend extra time on her two scars which made her smile. God I loved it when she smiled, it was the most beautiful thing ever. Once I made it to the hem of her skirt, I gently took it off along with her black lace underwear (I seriously had to thank Shura later) before taking my own pants and boxers off. Honestly I would have imagine that the two of us would be shying away from each other since we were both nude but it didn't seem to bother either of us, instead we were exploring each others' bodies with our hands as we kissed again. In my eyes, Rock was the most beautiful girl I have ever met; sure she was pale and was a little on the flat chested side but to me she was perfect. Not even her scars bother me; it just proved to me that she was capable to stand on her own in a fight but that didn't mean I wasn't going to let her gain anymore if I could help it.

She seems to like my tail too. I thought with a pleasured groan as she stroked the base of it slowly. After a few more strokes of my tail I couldn't take it anymore, I needed her now. "R-Rock I can't hold back anymore." I panted as I stared deep into her blue, circular patterned eyes. "Then don't." She whispered back before giving me a peck on my lips. "I trust you Rin." Giving her a shaky nod, I slowly guided my tip to her womanhood before pushing into her entrance. We both let out moans from the spark that ignited from the simple contact before I continued pushing in, watching Rock's face for any signs of pain. I stopped when I felt I hit her barrier. "This is probably going to hurt." I warned but chuckled when she rolled her eyes at me.

"Rin, we both know that I've been in worse pain. I can handle it."

"If you say so." I murmured as I back out a little bit before thrusting my cock all the way in, breaking the barrier that made her a virgin. Rock just winched a bit as I groaned with delight; she was so tight around me and the heat was making me dizzy with pleasure. It took all my will power not to screw her into the mattress as I gave her time to get use to me being inside her. I nearly sobbed with relief when she gave me the go ahead to move. I started off slow for her to get use to it but as Rock wrapped her arms around my neck and buried her fingers in my hair while to kiss me again, that slow pace soon grew faster. "R-Rin t-there!" My love gasped when I struck a sensitive spot within her making her back arch as her face twisted in bliss. I just groaned as I felt her constrict around me every time I hit that spot. As I looked down at Rock to see her panting with a dark red blush on her pale cheeks, her ebony hair plastered to her face with sweat, the coiling feeling in my stomach became more intense from the erotic sight, especially when she would let out mewls of ecstasy. "R-Rin…I'm clo-"She broke off her sentence as she let out another moan. "Hah…ha…Me too." I panted as I felt my release closing in on me. Just after a few more thrusts we both came screaming each others' names before I bit into her shoulder. As soon as I did that I felt a strong pull on my very being before I felt my soul being intertwine with Black Rock Shooter's, and I had to admit it was an amazing feeling; I actually felt whole for the first time in months, years even. While Rock was catching her breath I licked her wound clean of her blue-black blood and smiled when a crescent shaped scar appeared after she healed. "Beautiful." Was all I could whisper as I kissed the area, smiling as I felt a shiver run through my mate's body as she let out a soft moan. I then rested my sweaty forehead against Rock's as we stared at each other lovingly. "Rin Okumura...I love you." She whispered with a gentle smile.

"And I love you Black Rock Shooter."

(1) Thought it would be funny for Rin's conscious to sound like Shiro

(2) I borrowed this version of demon mating from Scarlett-sama who gave me permission. Thanks again!