Author's Notes: Wow! Thank you very much for your patience with chapter 07! Thank goodness you liked it… hehehe, I was afraid I went overboard *shy* *shy* *shy* , (ノ)´∀`(ヾ)
I think many drowned from my kisses already Σ(゚∀´(┗┐ヽ(・∀・ )ノ
Well, here's another chapter that I'm…. well… a bit nervous about releasing…. You'll know why, hohohoho~! Please enjoy it, I read it too many times, I don't know any more…it's by far the longest chapter I've written! I decided to change my release date to every Wednesday! yay~! Please enjoy! ミヾ(∇≦((ヾ(≧∇≦)〃))≧∇)ノ彡
I'm sorry as well, I tried to be mysterious but I'm afraid I'm no genius in writing since I'm very simple-minded, I guess you already know what's happening, hohooho~! but don't please don't kill me ne~? !(つ`・ω・)つ三○ 三○)゚д゚;)
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Chapter 08
The Start of many Things
They waited as the car after theirs stopped to let their children, with their happy and bright smiles, alight. It's only been moments ago when they themselves got off from their car after it has stopped and opened by an apologetic young man who quickly frowned at their state, noting the flushed and embarrassed look of the silver haired man and the gorgeous and seductive look of the brunette who smiled at him which made the poor man greatly mesmerized and thus forgetting his suspicion of the two's relationship. It's almost dark now and the lamps have been lighted already to brighten the place when they emerged.
They were greeted by joyful children who bouncingly hugged them after alighting from their car. "Did you enjoy your ride?" Anne asked after hugging her otou-chan's waist after the hunter gathered Suiren in his arms.
"Very much." he answered shortly while ruffling her hair, hoping his face is back to normal as to not reveal the intimate passing which will make them all awkward.
"I was a bit surprised when you stopped it," Kaname motioned to the Ferris Wheel when they started walking away with Naoto in his arms. "it's good that it didn't cause any panic." he continued in a light tone, not really admonishing his daughter. He'll never be angry for he knew the reason behind it and what with the great results of her actions.
Anne giggled as she held Zero's hand. "Don't worry about that chichiue since we have Nao with us. He has the ability to control people's mind." She added at the shocked look on their parents' face, "ah, but he merely whispered calm to the human's mind. He never really used his powers on living creatures before."
Kaname and Zero looked at the innocent and angelic face of the young silverette who's currently drinking milk-chocolate from a packed carton. They can't believe that he possesses such a devious art and while they know they can rest assure that it won't be used in evil reasons, still their children's powers and abilities both amazes and stun them. They made a mental note of knowing each child's ability and personality once they have settled. They proceeded to the amusement park's exit and only stopping from time to time to buy souvenirs that the children want and Kaname will give to the chairman and Yuki.
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They were walking in silence, not knowing what to say to each other. They have spent the whole day acting like crazy stalkers or scoop-hungry paparazzi and now that the day is almost ending, it's time to head home and give the report to their instigator. It felt like the day has gone very fast. It was not enough.
"Thank you, Yuki-chan, you helped me a lot." Ichijou started, careful not to let disappointment to fill his voice. He sighed inwardly and wondered how fast the sun has set.
"It's nothing! I enjoyed it!" Yuki replied sincerely, they have caught many, many interesting pictures. Some they'll even keep from the Chairman for it contained images one wouldn't want to share to their parent. They also enjoyed each ride that their targets chose so she had so much fun, though she felt that it was mostly thanks to her companion who made her day worthwhile. She also sighed inwardly. She didn't want to end it just yet.
"Should we take a cab? It's a long walk to the Academy from here."
"I don't mind walking!" Yuki mentally kicked herself for blurting that a bit too fast. She glanced towards Ichijou, hoping he didn't notice that and was mesmerized when she saw his wonderful sunny smile.
"Okay. Should we also grab something to eat on the way?" He invited, fast feeling happiness as his time with the prefect lengthened even for just about a few more minutes.
"Great! I'm hungry!" She readily agreed, perking up and feeling happy that the time with her companion got extended.
And so they proceeded, chatting as they go regarding what happened the whole day.
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By the time they got back to the academy, all five children were already asleep, with Suiren in Zero's arms, Naoto in Kaname's and the brunette twins leaning on their nee-chan's shoulders while her head tilted on top of Akira's. They smiled as they both watched their slumbering children, exhausted from playing too much.
It was a great task when the time came to wake them up and Kaname ended up carrying Naoto with Akira who really refused to open his eyes while Kohaku held on Zero' free hand since Suiren occupied his other hand, to be guided as he walked on with his eyes closed and supported by his older sister who rubbed her eyes as she dragged her feet.
"Hey, Akira, Kohaku, wake up, we're here. Wash up first before you sleep. Geez, wake up." Zero tried to mildly shake them to wake them up. He sighed and wondered if this is going to be a daily routine in the future. "Come on, wake up. I'll help you two wash up so you can go back to sleep."
"They must have been really tired. They also woke up very early today." Kaname assumed. He smiled at the domestic picture of his lover undressing one of the twins who managed to at least sit up to help them to the bath.
"Yeah." Zero turned to their eldest, "Anne, you should wash up too. Please take Suiren with you and use Kaname's bath. I'll use the one here." she nodded sleepily. She produced some clothes for her brothers and handed it to her otou-chan before going to her chichiue's bath with her little sister clearly wanting to hurry up so she can finally sleep. The silverette watched his daughter wobble to the other room before he turned to Kaname. "You, don't just stand there, help me."
Kaname was quietly surprised but found himself happy as his mate directed him on what to do. No one has ever dared to order him around. He indulgently smiled. Only his hunter would be audacious enough to do so and it's only his lover's orders he shall obey. He also found he liked the feeling of Zero entrusting him to take care of their children.
He was actually having fun while they washed the half-asleep children, their sleeves rolled up just above their elbows so it won't get wet, and feeling quite warm every time he glanced at his lover's direction who's still valiantly trying to wake up Akira while he washed up Naoto and check on Kohaku who's washing himself whilst his eyes still close. When they have dried and dressed the three children, Akira snoring softly as they did, they proceeded to tuck them in on their bed, one of which was already occupied by their little girls.
They sighed contentedly as they watched their children slumber peacefully while they stood before the door. Kaname turned his head to his lover, whose eyes reflect fascination and satisfaction, after which, he rested his temple on Zero's shoulder while he wrapped a hand around his waist to draw him closer. "I never thought you're so good at this." he smiled, his eyes closed.
"Try living with the Chairman, Yuki and Ichiru and you'll be an expert within the day." he responded, tensing a bit at the vampire's gesture. He's not used to having anyone this close before. He contemplated between scampering away and shoving his pureblood aside to escape. He's lost on how he should act but even when he felt a bit awkward and embarrassed at the brunette's actions, he found himself basking in warmth the proximity produced, enjoying the addicting smell of roses and books in him, feeling his heart shook and his body alive.
"My, I'm jealous." Kaname chuckled.
The silverette looked down at his lover at his declaration. "What? Are you trying to act cute?" he asked as his eyebrow arched slightly, trying to stop his smile from forming.
"Well, I wouldn't mind being spoiled by you," the brunette rose his head to face his lover, his face inches from the startled silverette, "will you pamper me as well, Zero?" was all he said before his lips covered his mate's.
It took Zero by surprise but could only close his eyes as Kaname took over his senses. He somehow knew that it will come to this eventually and his body honestly wished this. His hands automatically wrapped around his purebloods neck while one of Kaname's hand wrapped ever so tightly around his hips as he pulled him closer while the other supported them by holding the door's frame.
"Hmmm," The pureblood hummed slightly as he deepened the kiss, his tongue delved deeper to feel his lover's heat and enjoy his luscious taste. He caught his hunter's groan in his mouth as he sucked his lower lip only to continue to explore the hidden pleasure of his mate's mouth again. He pushed Zero's back on the door as he dived deeper, his tongue intent in savoring this delectable treat.
They were almost lost. Zero returned his pureblood's passionate action with equal intensity and fervor as he felt Kaname's hand on his hip travelled beneath his clothes to feel his bare back, he felt the cold air as his shirt was pushed slightly up, and would have love to continue but he forced himself to turn his head away as he reminded himself where they are. "Kaname…not… here…" he weakly voiced in ragged breathing.
He thought his vampire didn't hear him as Kaname then proceeded to leave passion bites on his pale white skin but afterwards, the brunette bit his ear before whispering in a voice heavy with need, "That can be arranged." before snatching his arm to march to the room on the other side of the hall. They travelled so fast as the pureblood was already too impatient as it is and he swore he'll really explode in tremendous ire if they're interrupted for the third time.
So immediately, even before they heard the door of his study closed completely, he dragged his silverette in the adjacent room whose door opened and closed automatically with the locks tightly in place, he even made sure that they'll be soundproof as to not hear what's going on outside as nothing will also be heard from the inside. He's determined to take what he so desired since yesterday and he shall harshly punish anyone who'll interfere. No one will stop him from claiming his hunter again.
Once inside, he wasted no time in kissing Zero again while they struggle to find the bed where he proceeded on pushing him down, careful not to break the kiss, one they intensely shared in mindless abandon.
The young hunter was a bit dizzy with how fast they travelled coupled with the searing kiss that made his body tremble as he felt his body warm in excitement and expectation. He's been as deprived of pleasure as Kaname was so he returned the ardor with equal want, in eagerness, feeling the fire he ignored burned even brighter within him. His heart soared when he felt the soft mattress and smooth sheets against his back as he was pushed down while his mate covered his body, his arms immediately around his neck, aiding his vampire in pressing themselves closer.
He only vaguely register the sound of his shirt's buttons came off as his pureblood ripped his top open, impatient to feel his skin. He didn't care, even when normally he would have shouted, as he felt the pleasure of his lover's touch. It burned his skin but it was not enough to satisfy him and only succeeded in awakening greater needs.
The silverette then proceeded to unbutton the brunette's black shirt, urgency making him clumsy as the pureblood found the belt of his pants. It broke their kiss as this immediately caught his attention as he felt him unbuckle and unzipped his pants, his dark lustful burgundy eyes on his equally hungry lilac ones which he closed as pleasure attacked his system. He hissed as he felt Kaname's hand on the velvet skin of his hardened member, he lost himself in madness as he began to stroke making him arch his body slightly as heated desire clawed his gut, his hips moving to beg for more, his grip tighten over the fabric of his black shirt unable to resume with their task while his head pressed closely on the soft sheets, his lips parted to produce breathless pants. His pureblood's forehead rested on his as his lover whispered, "Ah, how beautiful," as he quickened the pace, his husky voice adding up to completely throw him to the swirl of hedonism.
Kaname continued to stroke, his hand adding pressure from time to time making his lover groan and hiss again and again, his movement becoming faster and faster. The pureblood watched in fascination at his silverette's flushed face reflects pleasure, feeling his own erection form as he drowned in the alluring sounds and exclamation of his hunter.
Zero arched his body as he felt a scorching heat in his abdomen, like lava inside a violent volcano, seeking release. He can't take it anymore. He felt like he'll explode at any moment so he willed his eyes to open, he found the alluring burgundy ones immediately as his lover's forehead still on his. His hands instantly tangled with his dark brown locks to pull him in a brief kiss before saying in barely whisper, "More." he begged in a ragged and breathless voice.
It surprised Kaname, he didn't expect his hunter to plead, a part of him wickedly wanted to deny him as felt the urge to subject his petulant lover in the sweetest, most sensuous tortures he knew but as he's already beside himself with desperate want, too impatient to claim him, he smirked as he conceded "gladly," as he stopped the pleasurable torment only for a moment to completely strip his hunter of the obstacles that are his clothes, his own followed but he settled with just unzipping his pants as he is unwilling to delay their merging for another moment, eager to feel his lover's heat around him. He hovered above his lover after placing himself in between his legs, taking his hands in him before he began thrusting slowly, his lover's tightness seducing him to penetrate harder and he withdrew only to dig deeper.
The burning discomfort caught Zero off guard.
"Ah! Fuck…hurts…!" the silverette breathlessly exclaimed as the pain came unexpectedly, making him pressed his head back harder against the sheets. Fuck, it hurts. He has completely forgotten the burning ache of this moment as he only remembered how good it felt the last time. He panted as he took on more of Kaname at each thrust that seek to be enveloped completely, wrapping his legs around his hips to help him reach his goal even though the pain almost made him unconscious, his hands gripping his lover's, which is also closed around his, to give him the strength not to pass out.
"Shhh… I know…" the pureblood purred as he cooed his distressed lover, he kissed his sweat-covered temple to comfort him somewhat as he can't stop himself, even though he can see agony on his exquisite face, he won't be able to, he has lost all control and he'll only be able to stop once he's fully covered inside his hunter's warm entrance.
So he pulled back but only to push harder, to sink even deeper, desperate to feel his heat.
When he was finally fully sheathed, both were panting ceaselessly, Zero held on tightly to Kaname's hands until both of their knuckles were deathly white.
The brunette busied himself with his hunter's pale skin, leaving traces of kisses as his mark of possession while he waited for his love to get used to his size. His lips traced the long line of his white neck, tempted to bite down, to taste the most delectable blood he'd ever had though he stopped himself as he strongly reminded himself of his lover's present condition. He's with child and he'll never compete with their little angel for his beloved's blood. His heart heaved but he decided he can wait.
When he felt his hunter's nudge, a sign he's ready, he was more than happy to continue with his ardent task. Kaname slowly withdrew only to thrust back hotly, as he looked for the place that would send his lover on edge, they groaned breathlessly as he quickened the pace, his hunter meeting his every intense lunge with equal fervor, with passion.
They shared sloppy kisses, messy as pants and moans escaped uncontrollably, their voices hoarser and more ragged.
The pureblood liberated one of his hand to wrap it around his hunter's arousal again as he timed each thrust with his stroke, this sent Zero in even more swirl of pleasure that his world turned, not knowing which way is down as he felt himself only arriving at the top. The silverette's free hand instinctively reached out to grasp at his dark-brown threads as if he's holding on to his slipping sanity, pulling him down from time to time to taste his succulent lips.
Kaname looked up when he heard his silverette moan lewdly as he thrust, he knew he found what he was searching for, "here?" he wasted no time in striking the sensitive region inside his lover's heat, sending them both in a myriad of pleasure, he didn't stop as he pushed even harder, even faster, stroking his lover's arousal with equal intensity, groaning as he felt himself come closer to the peak.
Zero tried to muffle his groans with their intertwined hands in vain as his ragged voice, evidence of his delight and pleasure, resounded in his pureblood's room. He couldn't help it as it felt so great, so damn good, he felt it so strongly that he didn't even mind if his voice was heard all throughout the Moon dormitory because right now, there is only Kaname in front of him.
"Kaname!" he moaned as he felt himself climaxed. He shuddered as he spilled into his pureblood's hand. The brunette followed shortly after a few more thrust, groaning on his hunter's temple as he did, his body shook as he spilled inside his lover, their bodies drowning in the delight of their merging.
The brunette collapse on top of the silverette, both weak with pleasure, they were both unmoving as they waited for their thundering hearts to slow down and breaths to even out. Kaname watched in fascination as he turned to his lover, his right cheek against the sheet, as his hunter gasped for air with his eyes closed. He stared at his translucent skin now basking in afterglow, with some silver threads clinging to his temple and forehead because of sweat, finding him so captivating and dazzling that he couldn't look away.
Kaname reached to move some wet hair obstructing his view as it clung to his lover's eyelids. His action made Zero open his eyes and turn to him making them nose to nose. He smiled at the sexy picture of his hunter, with his lilac orbs dark with passion, half-lidded and exhausted from love making.
"Zero." he quietly uttered but not really wanting to say anything, he only wanted to call his name for no apparent reason.
"Hmmmm," he hasn't quite caught his breath yet, "what?"
Kaname was silent for a moment and only stared at his hunter. He did not want to ruin the moment with words as he watched him. He smiled as Zero raised an inquiring eyebrow that he finally whispered, "I love you."
The suddenness surprised the silverette. He only stared as he blushed before turning the opposite side, "Stupid bastard." he hissed, really, such a romantic sap. His pureblood only chuckled at his expected reaction. Bastard, he's really enjoying seeing me flustered!
The brunette reached out again, this time to force his lover to turn back to face him, meeting him halfway as he lifted his upper body to hover over him again, "You should get used to it." was all he said before lowering himself down and claiming his lips once again, his hands in his silver hair, preparing to start driving them both to insanity once more.
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It was already late into the night but it's just the middle of the day for a vampire like him. He didn't get an ounce of sleep for the whole day as he tangled himself with the ludicrous business of tailing their king and his family. He's been awake for almost 24 hours and he's extremely tired but he didn't think he'll be able to rest as he felt he's missing the most important piece of his being.
He threaded the way back to the academy blindly, not knowing when or how he was able to leave the theme park's premises and how he ended up in front of the academy's gate at sun down. He didn't notice anything, not the people, time or surroundings. He only saw his face, his charming smile, bright lilac eyes and mesmerizing silver hair tied back in a ponytail. He groaned for the nth time. He's exhausted.
He's tired and he didn't have anything to do but he still didn't want to go back to the dorm so he instead took a walk inside the academy's forest to unwind and take in whatever peace of mind he can get though he believed it impossible.
He walked to nowhere in particular then sat down when he saw a large protruding root of an enormous tree. He rested his back on the bark to look up at the night sky and blindly watch the moon that was slightly hidden by the leaves of the tall trees. He closed his eyes to bask in the cool night breeze that slightly ruffled his golden tresses and kissed his bright white skin, making him feel a little calmer when suddenly, he felt someone approaching. He immediately opened his startled blue eyes when he smelled the sweet vanilla scent of his heart approaching and sure enough, the rustling leaves of the bush shortly revealed the younger Kiryū twin, Ichiru.
Ichiru just got back after escorting his pretty date back to the Day class female dormitory and he just wanted to take a walk to settle his downcast heart when he happened upon the sight of Aido-senpai. He was as startled as the blond currently looking at him with wide eyes. He inwardly groaned. He didn't want to see him this time. Why, of all the people he will meet in his innocent little walk, it must be this vampire? Heavens must be greatly taunting him, telling him what he's trying to do is futile.
Hanabusa watched him and his expression didn't escape his notice. Is that aversion? Distaste? Dislike that he can see in his lilac eyes? Why is he feeling disappointment at the sight of him? He instantly felt anger as he saw those feelings reflected in his eyes. He can't help it. He's been feeling tormented by the silverette in front of him for the whole day and his expression just hurt him even further.
"Hey, you, isn't it rude to just go like that when it's obvious that you saw me?" he started when Ichiru made an attempt to go and ignore him as if he didn't see him and met his eyes. As much as he wanted to hide the anger he's been feeling, he can't as it escaped uncontrollably, shaking the air around them.
The silverette stopped as he felt the sudden drop in the temperature and turned back to face the vampire in front who already stood up and is currently walking in his direction. He started as he saw the dark look at the normally cool and charming face of the blond. It's so different from the glares he shared with his brother that he absentmindedly stepped backwards in fright and felt himself slightly panic when he felt a bark of a tree on his back. He suddenly felt like a prey being trapped by a beast. What the hell is wrong with him?
"Ah, gomen senpai. I thought you didn't want to be disturbed." He tried to muster all his courage and masked the fear he suddenly felt. He's a hunter as well, damn it! Though it's not official, still, he's a Kiryū and he shouldn't feel fear towards a vampire.
"Heh~? And here I thought it was deliberate. Sick of looking at a man after your beautiful date?" Hanabusa sneered. He didn't care if he just gave away the fact that he saw them at the park or if he sounded a lot like a jealous lover. He's just extremely pissed off.
"Huh?" Ichiru was seriously baffled. How did he even know about his date? "What are you saying senpai?" He looked up at the blond now slightly towering over him. Ugh, he hated how he seemed smaller than everyone else. He's puzzled why the normally charming blond is angry at him.
Hanabusa didn't say anything as he looked down at Ichiru, his senses being clouded by several things at once. He's angry, jealous and downright pissed off but still he can feel overwhelming love and affection towards the man in front of him. His enticing vanilla scent rapidly drugging his senses and he felt himself lost on what to say next or where to direct their conversation.
He was only able to stare at Ichiru's enchanting lilac orbs, seeing him rally his fear and trying valiantly to stand before him even though his eyes betrayed him by displaying his anxiety, being captivated by each passing second. He must have completely lost his mind as he did the one thing he was craving to do the whole time. His mind went blank as he leaned down to claim Ichiru's lips.
The kiss caught both of them off guard and Hanabusa knew he should break it immediately and conjure some excuse no matter how lame it might sound like suddenly loosing strength that's why he accidentally bumped his lips to the silverette's or just simply saying he fell asleep on his feet but the moment he felt Ichiru's soft lips, all hell broke loose and he wasn't able to stop himself from delving his tongue to torridly kiss him, almost violently.
He wasn't able to stop himself from pushing Ichiru even harder against the tree and grasping a handful of silver tresses to angle his head in a way that would allow him deepen the kiss easily while an arm pressed again the bark of the tree to balance both of their weight.
He was so lost that he belatedly noticed that Ichiru returned his actions with equal passion…
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The morning air that greeted his skin as he woke up was quite cold but he didn't even flinch as he's been feeling very warm all over. He hummed as he tried to roll over the soft and smooth sheets, his silver hair tousled on the white pillows, readying to stretch only to be stopped. He found that he can't move as something or someone trapped his body. He languorously opened his lilac eyes and the first thing he saw was a wave dark brown locks. It's the top of his pureblood's head that snuggly rested his face on the nook of his neck, his breath on his pulse, as his body covered and warmed his hunter.
It was then that Zero was attacked by the memories of last night's events. He blushed reflexively as he remembered what happened. 'Ah' He thought as he tried raising his left arm that's been trapped underneath Kaname's body to look at the simple red ring around his pinky finger. 'Well, that's it huh.'
Everything's settled and there's no going back, not that he had any intention of doing so as his heart has long been the pureblood's possession for some time already though he refused to admit it. He has given his answer and has already decided to be with this arrogant and infuriating vampire for the rest of his life. He sighed. Though he might look ridiculous in the eyes of his kin, he can't come to regret the decision that allowed him to feel this person's warmth and he believe he never will as he basked in his delicious heat and his scent, he inhaled the smell of combined old books and red roses, giving him a warm comfortable feeling as he wrapped his arms around his sleeping figure, tangling a hand in his dark tresses while another is on the small of his back to press him closer. He sighed. Oh yeah, I'm crazy.
He turned his head to look at the window displaying the wonderful glow of the sun to ascertain the time now and he almost jumped when he saw that it's most likely late in the morning, he needed to go back. He really couldn't stand it if those fools found out that they've been right about him enjoying his day and night. He'll never hear the end of it.
So he carefully tried to slip from under his pureblood without waking him up only to have the arms wrapped around his body tighten possessively as the brunette stirred, groaning while nuzzling his head on the sensitive part of his hunter's neck, slightly tickling Zero in the process, seemingly trying to find his lost, good spot again. "Zero, where are you going?" Kaname's voice, deep from sleep, stopped any more of his sneaky attempts to get away.
"I'm going back." he answered shortly, fighting the smile threatening to show as his lover started to act like a spoiled brat. He marveled how, he never thought he'll use the word to describe ever, cute he looked like with his actions of hugging him more tightly as he squeeze his head snuggly at the base of his neck.
"No. Stay." Really acting like a spoiled brat, Zero mused.
"I can't, the chairman will be looking for me. Get up." He urged without any of the normal annoyance he should have already felt. He tried to move away again by pushing Kaname's shoulders only to have his hands imprisoned by his lover's and pinned above their heads as Kaname lift himself up to properly looked at his hunter.
"No." he huskily repeated as his earlier sleepy eyes darkened by renewed passion bore on his mate's lilac orbs. Stubbornly refusing to let go, determined to detain his silver-haired lover. He didn't like the idea of his leaving him even for a while so proceeded in enticing his hunter by granting him the most scorching morning kiss he has ever provided as his hand began their intensive search yet again, resolve to send his lover on edge just like he did the night before.
His hands traveled lower, in a torturously slow fashion, savoring the heat of his beloved's skin, reviewing the curve's he familiarize himself with last night.
Zero groaned, feeling his body respond, he couldn't help but drown in the sensation as his pureblood took him to another maddening journey of hedonistic desire. His vampire successfully blew away all and any idea of going away as he instinctively reached out to envelop him in his arms and to feel the smooth warm body against his. He returned his ardent kiss with fervent need as he joined Kaname in intertwining their tongues, to taste his succulent, flavorful lips, feeling their hearts beginning to race at once.
Kaname caught his hunter's moan as he found what he's been searching for and wrapped his long fingers around his lover's length and proceeded to stroking it. He felt his lover's grip on his brown locks tighten as he continued the torturous pace over his hard arousal.
Then he broke their kiss to favor his pale white skin, tracing his lips on the line of his lover's tattoo and began sucking his tender neck to add more hickeys on the great collection he already created last night. His lips moved on to his chest, catching one of the taut pink nipples between his teeth before licking and sucking, loving the breathless groans his hunter produced.
He quicken the pace of his strokes as he continued to tease the pale skin over his chest all the while enjoying the sound of his lover's pants, feeling his own member harden, greedy to feel his heat around him again and with no clothes to obstruct him from accomplishing what he desire, he wasted no time in indulging himself in his hunter's heat as he positioned himself, holding his lover's hips in place to enter him very, very slowly, watching in fascination as his hunter struggle to muffle the deep moan threatening to escape him as his vampire torment him deliberately.
It was still a bit painful but not as strongly as last night, as his body opened for it has yet recovered from last night's intense activities, he even found the pain a bit pleasurable much to his embarrassment. When he opened his violet eyes, dark with lust which he didn't know when he closed, he found his lover hovering over him with a seductive smirk playing on his face, his breathing equally labored.
"I'm afraid, I can't let you go" he said huskily, to which Zero merely sighed and groaned in resignation, as Kaname lowered himself to give his mate another searing kiss to allow him time to adjust to his size and when the pureblood felt the nudge that begged him to continue, he immediately comply and ravish him all over again making his mate's initial desire to escape disappeared entirely.
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He felt sore all over.
Insatiable bastard. Zero groaned inwardly.
He only managed to get away after two hours from when he woke up for his pureblood did try everything in his power to detain him. He turned a shade of dark red as he remembered how his mate made love to him over and over until he's satisfied enough to finally allow him to go but only after he promised to come back later on. He can't believe how clingy and possessive Kaname is but he's even more surprised as he found himself sighing in contentment and relief in his vampire's suffocating grasps. Argh, he really fell hard.
Once his vampire let go, he immediately went home to the chairman's abode, opting in to using the window to his room, clumsily climbing up as he felt the ache of his back throbbed painfully. He took a quick shower and don fresh cloths. He wanted to sleep again after the vigorous exercise he had with Kaname but he stopped himself to show his face to the people of the household, putting on a face that he greatly wished didn't betray him and went down normally, walking as naturally as he can, as if he's been in his room since last night and not making love with the pureblood.
He was a bit surprise when he noticed that they're still only having breakfast even though it was already ten in the morning. He approached Yuki and Ichiru that were both seated in the dining table, eating the chairman's cooking absentmindedly. He frowned as he looked at their faces deep in thought as they chew their food without words, they didn't jumped into the teasing or leering mood he was already expecting. It looks like they didn't even notice him at all as he already seated himself in front of them yet they stared right through him. He supposed he was a bit relieved but he began to worry as they both looked far away, somewhere unreachable and he imagined seeing their souls leave their body before his very eyes.
"Ah, Son! Good morning! So you already went down. Wait, when did you even came home, were you here the whole time?" greeted the chairman who slightly frowned as he didn't hear the front door open though he was almost sure that his eldest son didn't come home. Was he only being lecherous then? He shook his head, never mind. He can see that Zero looks much better and that's what's most important. He smiled as he noticed that more than feeling all better, he'd say he glows. It pleased him to see life and color back to his son's face.
"None of your business." he scoffed in an unaffected manner, inwardly sighing in relief as he believed that it sounded like him in his most natural and normal day, then he motioned to the two dazed statues in front of him to finalize his distraction. "What happened to them?"
"Ah, I also don't know Zero-kun. They've been like that since earlier. They went down late as well already wearing those looks, do you think something happened?" he asked, very worried, his confused hazel eyes trained on his two younger children.
He wondered if he should call on Wakaba-san later on to ask what happened to the little shopping spree with his princess but he doubted it has something to do with that for if they fought by any chance, then his little girl will be brooding but this expression is not a gloomy one, hmmmm, lost? confused? What could have produced this dazed state? The same goes for Ichiru. He went on many dates before but it's the first time he wore this look after a date. Hmmmmm, it couldn't be, right? It's not a look you'll normally have after you've gotten laid. No, no, no. He shook his head; he's really being a lecherous old man. It made him wonder when was the last time he… ah, no, no, no… what was he thinking? He should worry about his children first but after thinking about that, he found himself wondering about the whereabouts of his raven-haired lover.
"You, don't you dare join them too." Zero's voice successfully shook his guardian's musings as the honey-haired chairman began to slip on the same expression. What? Is it a new infectious disease?
"Ah? Ah, hahahaha," the chairman caught himself then it struck him as he took in the weird look of his dear children again. Of course! He can't believe he forgot about that expression. Then he smiled and sighed, a little sad at the thought that his children are steadily growing to adults. He decided he wouldn't be too concerned about it because worries of the heart are the only trouble one would enjoy to have. "They'll be fine. Breakfast, Zero-kun?"
He skeptically looked up at his guardian but asked nothing as he assumed that he must have found out what was the problem with these two but since the chairman didn't worry, he decided that there's no reason for him to be concerned as well. "No thanks, I don't have a death wish." his answer to the chairman's offer.
"Uwah, that's mean! Papa's hurt!" his guardian sobbed dramatically, even putting his hands across his chest, over the frilly pink apron, like a hurt damsel.
"Whatever. Move, I'm going to cook my own food." he replied, ignoring this pathetic excuse of an adult, to go to the kitchen and make edible breakfast to give him strength for the day.
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He stirred, rolling to his stomach that shuffled the sheets covering him, burying his face on the pillow his beloved used for the night to inhale the remaining addictive scent of night forest that both calmed and excite his heart at the same time. He softly groaned feeling regret at letting his hunter go. He shouldn't have as he now greatly missed his warm body that fitted his perfectly. He sighed as he got up, feeling that it's pointless to linger on bed now that he's alone.
He went to the adjacent bathroom to take a quick bath and slipped on a pair of black pants and button up shirt before proceeding out of his room but before he went down for breakfast, he continued to the opposite room from his to peek at his children and see if they're awake already. He found the room already empty and so he proceeded to the dining hall where he was greeted enthusiastically by the other Night class student which he returned civilly as he made his way towards the children now having their breakfast together with his closest friends.
"Ohayou Chichiue!" he was greeted by his little princes and princesses who all got up to give him a morning kiss on his cheeks.
"Good morning, Kaname-sama." greeted the rest of the Night class afterwards. They marveled at their leader's aura today as they notice the glowing blissful atmosphere that surrounded him. They were sure something good happened to him to have produced such an effect.
"Ah, Kaname, good morning! I hope you had a pleasant day yesterday?" his vice-president greeted him almost too brightly. He looked at him a bit oddly because of this. He knew Takuma is the cheerful sort but there is something amiss as he's not this bright normally, at least not to the point where his sunny aura almost blinded him.
He looked at the other members of the Night class to see if they have observed this change and found that it was not only Takuma who's a bit different from normal as he saw Hanabusa in such deep thoughts that he doubted he even noticed him entering the room. He also noticed that Senri is nowhere to be seen. He worried a bit as he wondered what could have happened after they have all went away though he kept his curiosity to himself because even if they're his subjects, he respects their privacy and he wouldn't intrude just to satisfy himself so he merely returned the greetings and proceeded with breakfast as he seated himself between his children, his youngest twin silverettes immediately sat on his lap.
"What are your plans for today?" Ichijou jovially asked once he was seated comfortably.
"Ah, there are some documents from the council that must be done." he smiled apologetically to his children. He must finish those paperwork that the council adamantly sends him though he would much rather spend it with his lover and children.
"It's quite alright chichiue, we understand. If you'd like though, we'd love to help. I worry you'll overwork yourself!" his charming eldest offered and her last statement made him stare but he reminded himself that his children are extremely intelligent and are fully mature in thoughts. "Akira might look useless at it but I assure you that he's quite capable and even prides himself of his beautiful penmanship that I must admit is quite elegant in contrast to his poor conduct." She added as she sipped tea to which Akira cried indignantly.
He chuckled as Akira and Anne began bantering as he accuse his elder sister of having a plain handwriting ("It's the content that matters!" was his daughter's defense), it seems to be their everyday routine and he didn't scold them like he normally do when some people are arguing as he can see that it's only meant to liven things up.
After a while he asked them if they're ready with the preparation of entering the Night class tomorrow evening. This question managed to catch everyone else's attention and he remembered that he forgot to inform his vice-president so he has gone ahead and gave the specifics of what the children and the chairman agreed to.
"Oh, how fantastic!" then his blond friend stopped as he thought of something, "but how?" obviously inquiring at how they'll manage to appear all grown up.
"We'll show you tomorrow, Takuji. We can't right now because it will only take effect for 12 hours." Anne explained as she beamed.
They smiled. It seems that there'll be a show worth watching tomorrow and they continued on with breakfast, satisfied with her answer.
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"-ru! –chiru! Ichiru!"
All he heard was a large sound before he felt the thickening of his skin and register the inevitable pain. Clearly, his face just kissed a very solid wall.
"Ugh!" he covered his nose with his hands. There didn't seem to be any bleeding, thank goodness, but it still felt so painful he almost rolled on the floor. "Nii-san, why didn't tell me?!" he shouted as he pressed on his nose tightly.
That pissed Zero off. He had been calling Ichiru since he saw him about to walk through the wall in an attempt to actually pass through it like some poltergeist. "Ah, gomen, I shouted at the wall to move but apparently, it won't budge." he responded sarcastically to which Ichiru groaned some more. "Why is your head up in the clouds anyway?"
"Nothing and my head is not in the clouds," he replied as he rubbed his nose, his face still very red from the impact. "I'm…just…normal…fine…" he stammered as if he didn't know what to actually say.
"Are you saying that to me or to yourself?" Zero asked, now being a bit worried. Yuki and him have not yet recovered from whatever disease they caught as they've both been in the same dazed state since this morning. What the hell happened to them? At least Yuki didn't go about bumping on random innocent objects though she would stare in space then suddenly giggle out of the blue, making him worry about her sanity instead of the furniture. "Did anything happen to you yesterday?" he saw Ichiru stiffen right before his very eyes at the question.
He swallowed first before answering in the most unaffected way he can, "What could possibly happen to me, Nii-san? I'm fine! I'm good! How was your date by the way? Was it good?" Ichiru inquired all very fast making it all the more unnatural which made Zero frowned even more.
"Ichiru, what happened to you? Spill it." Zero demanded.
"Nothing! Honestly!" He was beginning to panic a bit. He can't tell his brother, as he himself didn't know what just happened, "come on nii-san, you're being such a suspicious mother-hen." he followed that with a highly obvious fake laugh, "I need to do my homework, see you!" he hastily finished as he run up to his room.
"Wait, Ichiru!" he called in a futile attempt to stop his twin. He was extremely puzzled as to what happened to him; he contemplated between grilling him for answers or to wait for him to open up. He sighed, hoping that it's nothing too big.
Once inside his room, Ichiru immediately locked his door. He was slightly panting at the effort of running. 'Shit! Shit! Shit!' He threw himself face first on his bed, muffling his groan on the sheets. What the hell was wrong with him? Can't he be more obvious? Geez, what horrible acting. He groaned again before rolling to turn to face the ceiling. He stared blindly at the fluorescent lamp in his room but the only thing he saw was the wave of golden threads that adorned the head of a certain blue-eyed vampire. He closed his eyes and still saw the same image and even more vividly, he sighed, it seems he really can't escape his grasp.
Then he rummaged the memory of last night. He felt his face burn and for the nth time curse himself at his reflexive action. Why did he let himself be carried away? Why!? He just gave himself away entirely! He really wanted to die. Bury himself in a hole, feeling very ashamed.
He rolled on his side as he opened his eyes before another sigh escaped from him again. He felt like he wanted to cry but stopped himself as he refused to take pity on himself after feeling too pathetic already. He won't allow it. But it's really painful because of all the pranks Aido-senpai had to do, it would be to playfully kiss him. He's extremely pissed off but it was only short live as what he really felt is agony.
He was still for a moment.
When did it begun? He looked back and pinpointed it to the very first time he saw him, with his smug, confident and cool aquamarine eyes, bright white skin and enchanting golden hair that shamed the sun. He had felt this way since he first laid his eyes on Hanabusa Aido; he had loved him since they first met.
He rolled on his stomach again to hide his face on his pillow as he recalled why in the world he has been in love with that bastard all this time.
Ah, yes. It's because he was greatly mesmerized by him, not only by his charming looks but it's more of his attitude and behavior. He fell in love with his confident, positive, fearless and energetic blue eyes. He liked how he never seemed to be daunted no matter how many times he's been struck and punished. He's persistent and zealous, energetic and sprightly and to him, who's always been so weak and pathetic, he's like the sun - brilliant and dazzling. It stunned and amazed him and before he knew it, his eyes were following him, his movement, his smiles and his gaze that was why he knew that Hanabusa Aido hated him.
He watched as disgust and hatred filled his beautiful sapphire orbs as he watched him during their younger years. That was why he attempted to bury his feeling countless of times.
It's painful.
It's suffocating.
He dated many women just to find one that would enable him to forget him, but all failed to move his heart but maybe that's because it's not his to give anymore, but that vampire's. As every time he'll feel like there could be something special with a girl he's seeing, one look at him and he'll win him all over again. He's frustrated. It was like running in a never-ending loop. It's eternal.
Grrrrr! Oh hell! Why, of all the insidious jokes did he even do that?!His only consolation was that at least he was able to stop himself from confessing entirely… no, wait… maybe wordlessly leaving after that, without even looking at him, was a dead giveaway. He groaned again. He beat his innocent pillow in frustration. And now, the vampire knows! Why was he not able to stop himself from kissing him back?! He sighed. He couldn't help it. He has been dying to do it since a long time ago and now he's doomed! He dejectedly pushed himself up only to let himself come crashing back down. He just gave himself away. He muffled another groan on his pillow.
Then, he lay there, unmoving. Wondering if he could somehow stop his breathing before tomorrow comes.
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She watched as the sun slowly but steadily descended, leaving dark shades of orange-gold and violet-blue colors in its wake while the temperature also dropped, the cool being carried in the air. She walked sublimely as the wind softly swept her long dark wavy hair together with the snow white skirt of her dress. She's taking her 'morning' walk though it's already six in the afternoon but she's not wrong as it is only early morning for a vampire like her.
She continued her stroll while humming one of her favorite solemn tunes as she watched the changing color of the sky. It has always been her favorite pastime, taking traipse while watching beautiful sceneries though seeing the heavens change in color always saddens her a bit as it is proof of running time. She sighed, refusing to take pity on herself. She has long decided not to feel sorry for herself as she was blessed with many great things in life and pitying such lucky circumstances will be an insult to the less fortunate.
She stopped as she took a deep breath and was surprise to inhale the scent of one of her favorite persons. Her beloved. She quickened her pace to make her way to the clearing and sure enough, there he is, sleeping peacefully under a tree with an open book covering his face.
She halted to compose herself, willing her heart to calm down as to avoid making a spectacle of herself because of her excitement, then proceeded to walking softly as not to startle the sleeping hunter. She stared as she came nearer, trying very hard to display only an impassive expression though she felt her face betray her for she can't help but be affected. It's much too familiar, this scene, the sight of his ash-brown hair swaying slightly beneath an open book while he slept under a tree. It squeezed her heart with nostalgia.
She stopped just beside his sleeping figure, thoughtlessly bending down to reach him despite herself when a hand suddenly shot up to hold her wrist, stopping the young vampire before she touched her goal, startling her while the other one removed the book covering his face, to reveal the sleepy face of Kaito Takamiya.
"Nanda, it's just Zero's brat." He yawned while he sat up, letting her hand go. "Wha'cha doing brat?" he asked after he stretch his upper body while sitting. "Oh fuck, it's already this late? Shit. I haven't done my lesson plan." then after clicking his tongue, he just waived it away, "Che, I'll just make up something tomorrow." then he finally turned to her, "So what are you doing sneaking around, hmmm, Anne, right?" he looked at the exquisite face of the little girl before him. When he saw her, he had to blink a few times for he initially thought he was seeing a babe, only to reveal a child. He groaned inwardly, he must have been too deprived as of late since he kept seeing a ghost of a woman in her features. It didn't help that she smelled so sweet. What was that fragrance called? He knew that smell but he forgot the name of that white flowering plant.
"Ah." She caught herself. She almost forgot it was her name he called for she was half-expecting or rather, waiting for him to call her by her name like he normally do in her time. She straightened herself and smiled, careful not to let the foolish sadness she's feeling to show as it was no one's fault but her own, before giving him an answer, "I was just taking a short walk, Kaito-san."
"Heh~? Pretty late walk you're having, brat." He grinned.
"Not for me." she smiled meaningfully.
That broke his smile, "Ah, I forgot, you're a vampire. A pureblood. Tsk." he growled, turning away to look at another part of the landscape.
She stiffened at his reaction, greatly hurt by it. She gathered from the last time they met that he has a deep hate for vampires she didn't know about. It perplexed her because even though she knew that it was the default feeling of every hunter, like Toga-sensei in the past, still she can't understand why he hated vampires so much that it's out of the ordinary or rather he hated purebloods by the looks of it as the silverettes' encounter with him in the forest that day was disclosed to her. The Kaito she knew didn't display such hate towards their family. His sarcastic and crass remarks would always be present but she knew that he's just always been like that.
She frowned, confused and baffled, unsure of what to do. She's been unsure on how to actually approach him and make herself agreeable but now that there's even that hate to mend, she's even more lost. Feeling all hope vanish from her, feeling the fates laugh at her, taunting her that her dream was too impossible, her destiny sealed, her future unchangeable, and his heart unattainable.
"Do you hate me, Kaito-san?" she asked before she could stop herself.
The pain in her voice made the ash-brown hunter turned back his head and somehow he found himself irritated at himself and the brat before him. He didn't like how beautiful she looked even with her downcast lilac eyes and quivering red lips but what caught him the most was that look in her eyes, it's a gaze of a woman. He stopped himself at that thought. Woah! Don't go there buddy, you wouldn't want your ass to land in jail! He let out a harsh breath then he reached out to ruffle her dark hair to which she looked up, surprised at his action. He grinned at her round lilac eyes, which he found stunning, and responded, "Nah, I don't hate you, brat."
She started at his expression, not being able to say anything in reply as she was attacked by wistful memories at his action. It's all so familiar to her for it's always what he does. With the exact same expression, with the same grin, same tone and the same look in his eyes that he'll calm and assure her. She's happy though she felt like crying instead as she watched her love whom she never attained, proven to have remained unchanged all through the years despite being so different from what she remembered since his core and the most important piece that is his heart remained to be something she'll forever desire and it ache for she knew it was not her that holds that treasure but the woman whose name she took.
It drowned her heart. It's painful, it's suffocating, it hurts so much she can't breathe.
She tried to rally her emotions but the strong reminder of her wish choked her. She thought she hid it all cleverly behind the mask she has mastered constructing all through the years but what she didn't know was that the young hunter saw her agony though he didn't know the reason which worried him. What? Wasn't that counted as comforting? Fuck, she'll cry. "Hey, bra-," he started but was stopped when another hunter interrupted.
"Anne?" Zero was walking towards the Moon dorm to see the children when he felt his eldest nearby.
Her otou-chan's voice came to her, instantly making her feel light as it's always been a comfort every time she feels the pains of her heart. "Otou-chan!" she exclaimed, running to Zero and immediately hugging his waist, not noticing she's trembling a bit, tightening her grip as she fought against crying miserably.
The silverette hunter noticed all of this and immediately jumped to the conclusion that she was terrorized by the crass ash-brown haired hunter. "What the hell did you do, Kaito?" he glowered, seriously pissed off at the man who dared harass his daughter.
"Wha? I didn't do anything!" he felt so wronged when he's as confused and clueless at the child's reaction. Did his action of turning away from her hurt her that much?
"No, otou-chan, Kaito-san didn't do anything." she defended him while she shook her head. Her voice was a bit muffled for she didn't trust herself not to cry if she lift her face when the person making her feel light, her otou-chan, her forever ally, is here.
Zero still frowned and was still pissed as hell at Kaito though he didn't say anything more. It's obvious that something happened or his daughter wouldn't be acting like this. "Fine, let's go." he said after throwing Kaito one last glare. When Anne merely nodded but didn't let go, he proceeded on to carrying her in his arms. He thought that she'll protest but she even wrapped her arms around Zero and hid her face between his neck and shoulder. Yup, something definitely happened and if Kaito really caused this then he'll make sure to kick his ass later.
He only threw one last glance at the hunter who was looking at his child quizzically, honestly confused as to what just happened.
As the silverette hunter made his way to the Moon dormitory, after a long silence, he finally asked, "What happened? Did Kaito say anything to you?" he felt her shake her head but he was all the more unconvinced, "Anne, tell me because if he did anything to you, I swear-,"
"No, otou-chan, believe me, really, Kaito-san didn't do anything, I swear. It's… it's me." she confessed, finally emerging from her hiding place and looked at her daddy's face to assure him.
"Then why does it look like you're about to cry?" he asked, now very worried about her as he saw unshed tears in her weary lilac orbs.
She wasn't able to answer it immediately, "No… it's really just me, otou-chan… it's no one's fault…" she began while hugging his neck tightly again and after a long pause, "it's just hard for a woman's heart," she continued softly, "to be trapped in a child's body…"
Zero stopped moving to process what she just said. What? What? What the fuck? He was stunned when he understood what she meant. Then, after a few moments he finally managed to ask, "Seriously Anne, Kaito? Are you sure?" he was almost certain that his daughter was tricked at some point. How did it even come to that!?
And when his beloved daughter looked at him again with her furiously flushed face, shy smile and embarrassed but bright lilac eyes silently telling him that she's serious, that she loves him, and that she has found the only man she'd ever want, the world stood still before it finally crashed down on him at mach speed.
He suddenly wanted to kick and beat up that jerk Kaito.
But why him? He was incredulous. One look and anyone will be able to tell that his daughter is perfect in every way whereas compared to the crude and indelicate bastard that Kaito is… granted, he's one of best damn hunter in the association, easy on the eyes and with a good head on his shoulder, still, he somehow can't accept it. Maybe he should do something…he was seriously contemplating never letting Kaito see his child ever or just plainly burying him alive when Anne spoke again.
"Otou-chan," she expressed in a very gentle voice that's begging to be heard, "Kaito-san is one of the most outstanding men I've ever met and I know that you know he's a good person." she smiled and it stunned him how womanly his little girl could look. He stared in her eyes that are overflowing with sincerity. His heart somehow sank at the thought of another man in her heart but he knew she's right. Kaito may be a crass bastard but he's a decent and good guy… though it's not really enough to appease the raging storm inside him.
He'll make sure that bastard will see hell first before he gets his eldest daughter. He won't give his princess without a fight. He sighed.
"Kaname will not be happy." He dejectedly replied. He finally got why some men didn't want to have daughters… because no matter how much they treasure their little girls, in the end, they'll still choose another man over them.
She giggled, "In the future, you both know this already. You'll be fine, otou-chan. Know that no man will replace you and chichiue in my heart. I love you." She hugged him again.
'Ah' he's defeated. He sighed again while hugging her back, wishing very much that she'll not grow up too fast.
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"Ah, Zero-sama, good evening." beamed the energetic vampire when he entered the Moon dorm with Anne.
The hunter was taken aback by the greeting and started at the honorific. -sama? the fuck? "Ichijou-senpai, don't call me that." Pale cheeks slightly coloring at the request.
"But you're Kaname's mate, in the future you'll be his husband and so will be the king's consort." All of this was said matter of factly and without any hint of mockery but that didn't prevent Zero from developing a full-blown blush.
"What the hell?!" he roared, his voice louder than he intended as he tried to hide his embarrassment.
Ichijou merely chuckled at his display of stubbornness and Anne watched amuse at her otou-chan, fighting the urge to say 'but he's right' as he'll really be their chichiue's Royal Consort. She tactfully held her tongue. It might be too much for her poor blushing otou-chan to bear.
"Ah, gomen, gomen, should I call you Zero-kun then? Will that suit you?" Ichijou just asked indulgently as they walk towards the stairs.
"Whatever." he turned away, his face still red much to his chagrined.
Ichijou led them to Kaname's study which opened soundlessly right at the moment they reached it; they entered and were greeted by the sight of three brunettes doing what looked like paperwork. All three looked up when they entered. Kaname's smile almost too captivatingly at the sight of his hunter, Kohaku's was with ease while Akira jumped violently.
"Ah, nee-chan! Where have you been? I thought we'll help chichiue? You suddenly disappeared and left all the work to us!" he whined.
"Oh please dear Akira, don't complain when you're doing something as noble as helping chichiue. It's unsightly." she said coolly, "and I do intend to help, I just took my daily walk before I do." she added before smiling sweetly. Akira looked at her suspiciously before pouting, "Maa, maa, look, I've even asked the cook for some tea, biscuits and cakes for snacks later on." she offered enticingly.
"You're the best sister in the world!" Akira took the bait very easily as he jumped to hug her.
Zero, Kaname and Ichijou smiled at them as Akira hugged Anne who patted his head while shaking at his naivety with an 'oh-how-easy' expression. "So, what else is left of the work? I'll do the rest so you two can relax already."
"Don't worry about it nee-chan, we're actually finished already. We're just putting these in envelopes so that it can be sent out." Kohaku spoke as he folded another letter to be put inside an envelope which their chichiue will close by a wax seal bearing the royal crest.
"Eh?! You're already finished?" Ichijou was seriously amazed as he knew that it was days' worth of work that they intended to finish today.
"I was also impressed at how well they did the tasks. They clearly have experience with dealing with council matters as well as imperial work." Kaname agreed, very proud of his sons' abilities and intelligence.
"Hehe, of course, we've been taught well!" Akira beamed, very happy with the praise, to which Kohaku and Anne nodded.
"Ah, I knew I didn't make any mistake when I volunteered you, my dear Akira." she praised as she dramatically wiped away imaginary tears, "I'm proud of you my darling brother. I shall rest easy every time you do the work as I know it will be a job well done."
Akira was nodding without really thinking and when it registered to him what his sister has been trying to imply. He immediately stopped and voiced his protest, "Hey, you'll just make me do all the work!"
"Nonsense, who said you'd be alone? Of course not, you'll always have Kohaku with you." She declared with such a serene face devoid of any guilt, as if honestly baffled at his accusation.
"Nee-chan!" Akira whined while Kohaku merely sighed.
"I'm just kidding brother dear. You should know I'll always help you." she laughed while pinching her boisterous brother's cheek. "Come, let me help you so we can come down for tea." as she joined her two brothers in the center table of the study where they're doing their work.
"I shall ask the cook for those treats." Ichijou proposed as he smiled jovially before going to down to the kitchen.
When they were left alone with the children, the hunter started in a low voice.
"You slave-driver." Zero whispered without looking at his mate, feeling more than seeing the smile on his annoyingly handsome face.
"Ah, aren't I fortunate to have such lovely children?" he whispered back as he walked besides his lover who's currently watching their children, instinctively wrapping a hand on his waist and resting his head on his shoulder as if it's the most natural thing in the world. "and may I inquire as to why you came only now?"
Zero tried his hardest not to blush at Kaname's show of affection as he answered in a low voice as to not be heard by the little ones and tone he hoped sounded like his natural sarcastic self, "I slept since someone tired me out."
"Hmmmm, then I take it you have enough energy for later?" he felt his hunter tensed as he understood that, though it was said lightly, he's being quite serious.
"Insatiable bastard." Zero hissed which Kaname returned with a chuckle.
The door to the study suddenly opened to reveal the two newly awaken silverette twin, with Suiren rubbing an eye as she hold on to Naoto's hand who led her there.
"Otou-chan!" Zero was immediately greeted and tackled by their youngest, they both tugged on his pants as they silently begged to be carried which the hunter immediately complied.
"They've been waiting for you to come when they fell asleep." the brunette informed as he smiled. The two requested to see their otou-chan but as he has work to do and without anyone to accompany them, he asked for them to wait patiently for the hunter which they grudgingly nodded to while pouting.
"Hmmmm," he merely hummed in response. He found it sweet that they're being very clingy to him. He knew vampire children are very attached to their parents as children as they're the ones who first feed them blood and protects them from any harm. He inhaled the twin's comforting scent as he thought guess I won't be able to avoid frequent trip to the Moon dorms. He looked at his lover watching him, with genuine happiness as well as mischievous glint in his dark burgundy eyes. He couldn't help but roll his eyes at this, whatever; he knew he wouldn't be able to escape anyway.
"We're finished father! We put it on your desk to be sealed then it can be sent out directly." Anne delivered the happy news. "So shall we go for tea?" she asked as she took the two silverettes and led them down to the lounge together with Kohaku and Akira who petitioned the addition of some pudding and ice cream to their snacks which was seconded by the two youngest. "Alright, alright, we'll be going first otou-chan, chichiue as additional orders has been set for the kitchen," and then she seemingly turned back to her siblings, "Seriously, you three, do you know that it's not the palace kitchen? We should be modest!"
Kaname smiled what wonderful timing. He had a feeling that Anne deliberately led the young ones away to provide them privacy. "My, what a matchmaker."
"She apparently got your romantic nonsense." Zero grumbled, also concluding the same, not wanting to look at the brunette who was left with him. He was about to step out when the door suddenly closed with a soft thud. He sighed. He was still a bit tired but he felt his body warm in anticipation, he willed his racing heart to slow down, as he knew what was coming. When Kaname next spoke, he felt his breath at the back of his neck.
"I can't be more thankful for that." the pureblood whispered in a deep voice that sent wonderful shivers down his hunter's spine. He wrapped his arms around his lover from the back, to press his chest closer to Zero's back then he gripped his jaw and motioned him to turn so he was able to kiss him over his shoulder.
He kissed his hunter torridly and possessively, feeling like it's been years since he last did if judged by his thirst towards his petulant lover. He's right. He's insatiable, as he's greedy and selfish towards everything about his mate. Kaname is sure as he felt his desires only become greater as he feels his warmth and weight, the unquenchable thirst making him gluttonous the more he taste. He must be steadily becoming insane but he welcomed the madness as he never felt more alive than with the arms of his stubborn lover.
The brunette dove his tongue even deeper, leaving no place in his silverette's mouth unexplored as he savor the rich delicious taste of his tempting lips while his hand moved in to explore his body, greedy for his heat.
When he felt his pureblood's hand travel southward, he immediately caught his lover's hand as he struggle to break the passionate and sensuous kiss to have his voice heard, which was ragged by the time he finally got the chance "tea…" he breathlessly reminded him.
"I know…" but still continued as his tongue delved deeper to taste his lover's luscious flavor, "Don't worry… I'll wait later… for the… main course." he finished in between kisses. He continued on for a few more moments, finding it hard to honor his words as his hunter tempted him even as he stood there, still and unmoving. He didn't know what is it about Zero that seduces him until he's nothing but a fool. He only found that he loves the feeling of having this man in his arms.
It took a while before they were able to stop themselves and it took a while more before their bodies calmed down. Kaname reined his craving as he closed his eyes, angling his body to lean his forehead on Zero's whose eyes are also closed, their pants mingling from their slightly opened mouths.
"You have better informed the chairman because I won't let you go even when morning comes." He fiercely vowed as he had no intention to sever himself from his lover.
"You really are an insatiable bastard." Zero heartlessly complained as the sweet warning of his pureblood made his heart tremble, anticipating his dark promise.
The brunette chuckled, "I am but only to you." giving him a quick peck before finally letting him go only to take his hand and went downstairs to join the others.
By the time they arrived at the lounge, all treats have already been half-eaten but they didn't mind as they've tasted far sweeter things and anticipated something even more so for later.
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