Okay guys, so this chappie is gonna be a bit of a change up. It's gonna be how Rido and Ichiru meet and...well, a bit of a secret will be revealed. Once again, thanks to Queen Mana for all her support. Hope you enjoy it and sorry for the wait.

Ichiru sat outside a café with a steaming cup of coffee, watching the rain. He'd been released to go to Zero's yesterday, but Kaname had come over today and…well, Ichiru wasn't too keen on hearing any of those types of activities. So there he sat, absent-mindedly stirring his sweet coffee under the café's balcony. He wore a grey cap and scarf and a blue jacket to fend off the cold. He sighed and stood, walking down the street. He was lost in his thoughts as he crossed the street. Suddenly, headlights appeared in his peripheral vision and his head whipped to the side as a car came towards him. He fell down in front of it as it screeched to a stop, inches from his body. His eyes were wide and he blinked, chest heaving. The back door opened and a tall man with wavy brown hair stepped from the vehicle. He was wearing a black suit with a white shirt and Ichiru realized he looked somewhat familiar. The guy stepped forward and slipped off his shades, revealing one wine red eye and one blue eye. Ichiru stared at him as he walked to stand in front of the silverette, offering a hand.

He smiled some, "Are you hurt?"

Ichiru took the outstretched hand and was pulled to his feet, "N-No, I'm fine. I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention."

The man nodded and put his shades back on, moving to return to the car.

"Ah, wait!" Ichiru grabbed the man's wrist and said man looked at the hand holding his wrist, then at Ichiru. "Do…Do you know Kaname Kuran, by any chance?"

The man observed Ichiru for a moment before nodding slowly, "He's my nephew. How do you-"

"He's dating my brother," the shorter interrupted, letting the brunette's wrist go. "My name's Ichiru Kiryuu and my brother is Zero."

"I see. My name is Rido. Rido Kuran, Kaname's father is my brother. Where were you headed?"

Ichiru pulled at his sleeves, "Ah, well, nowhere really. I-I'm sorry. You were probably on your own way somewhere."

Rido sighed and nodded, "A meeting. However, it's at the Lambord Hotel. If you have nowhere else to go, would you like to come? We could talk afterwards."

"Oh, I wouldn't want to disturb you-"

"It wouldn't be a disturbance. I don't know anything about Zero or you. I'd like to, though."

Ichiru thought for a moment before nodding, "All right."

Rido smiled some and gestured for Ichiru to get in the back of the car with him. The silverette complied and the two made their way to the Lambord. When they arrived, Rido instructed Ichiru to wait anywhere in the back for him.

"I'll probably be in the garden and, if memory serves, that garden is pretty big. How will you find me?"

Rido smiled ever so slightly, "I have my ways. I'll see you in a bit."

As Rido left, Ichiru went off to explore the large garden area. He lost track of time, browsing through the carnations, hydrangeas, roses, daisies and a few others he couldn't name. He stopped by the lilies, which had always been his favorite, and sat down beside them, ignoring the rain that pattered on his head. He adjusted his cap and lightly ran his fingers over the dripping hot pink and snow white petals.

"You like those, hm?" Ichiru looked up to see Rido holding an umbrella over both the silverette and himself.

"Oh. Yes, I do. Is your meeting over?"

Rido nodded and once again offered a hand to Ichiru. The younger took it and stood, brushing some rain off the elder's shoulder. Rido guided Ichiru back inside and to the bar.

"How old are you? Old enough to drink, I hope?"

"I'm 22!"

Rido chuckled some and sat down at the bar, "Of course. Are you hungry?"

Ichiru shook his head 'no,' but his stomach growled in a protestant 'yes.' He blushed and sat down next to the brunette.

"So, I'm curious. How have Kana and this other kid been getting along?"

"Zero," Ichiru grumbled, protectively. "And they seem to be getting along great. Had a few hiccups, but nothing more than that. In fact, that's why I didn't hang around today. I only just got released yester-" Ichiru didn't quite manage to close his mouth in time.

Rido shot him a look as he swished his brandy around in the shot glass he held, "Released? Released from where, exactly?"

Ichiru sighed and leaned his head on his right hand, "Hospital."

"Why were you in the hospital?" Rido asked, sounding indifferent.

"I was…look, Zero probably told Kaname I was in a coma, but…well, that isn't exactly true."

"Oh? And why would Zero lie to Kaname?"

"He would have lied without realizing it, because I begged my doctor to tell him I was in a coma."

Rido took an impatient breath and set down the now empty glass on the bar, turning completely towards Ichiru, "Are you going to tell me, or do we have to keep playing 20 questions?"

Ichiru sighed and dropped his head into his hands, "I was…diagnosed…with a serious case of TB," Rido sat up, interested. "The doctors couldn't be sure if it would kill me or not. I couldn't bear to let Zero know. I planned on telling him but…I thought it'd be easier for him if he at least thought that I'd died in my sleep without pain."

Rido watched Ichiru quietly as the younger told his story. The brunette shifted in his seat and rubbed gentle circles into the other's back.

"I get it. You're his older brother. You were only trying to protect him. So, what, you've been cured?"

Ichiru raised his head and nodded, "Yeah. They finally managed to clear it out of my system. I get my life back, and Zero gets his brother back."

Rido pushed a shot glass full of a brown liquid in front of the younger, "Go on. You deserve it."

"…I don't know; I haven't drunk in a long time."

Rido urged him on and, eventually, Ichiru threw it back. He blinked and swallowed again.

"Uhm, wow."

Rido smirked, "Like it?"

Ichiru nodded and Rido picked up two more, one for the younger and one for himself. He helped up his glass and Ichiru clinked his own against it. 5 shots each, a steak and 3 beers later, Ichiru was tipsy and light headed. Rido could tell from the younger's flushed cheeks and glazed eyes that he was far gone. The brunette helped him stand and allowed the silverette to lean against him.

"What…W-What time is it?" Ichiru managed to slur out.

Rido glanced at his watch, "11:42. Will Zero still be awake?"

"I…don't know. He has…school tomorrow."

Rido looked at Ichiru's flushed face and frowned, "If you'd like, you can spend the night at my place."

Ichiru looked up at Rido through hazy, purple eyes, "If you're sure…I won't bother you."

Rido nodded and looked away from Ichiru, "It won't be a problem."

As soon as the two got to Rido's huge apartment, Ichiru was drunkenly aware of just how…sexy he found this man. He warned himself to not act on his urges considering the fact that this man was most likely straight. Rido led him to a room and laid him down on a bed. Rido took off the younger's cap, scarf and jacket before unzipping his sweater a little. He stopped when he realized that Ichiru wasn't wearing jack-shit underneath the sweater. When the brunette went to pull away, Ichiru threw caution to the wind and grabbed the front of his suit. He dragged the elder down and melded their lips together. Rido felt the sparks behind the kiss and pressed back, the liquor fueling his decision. Ichiru opened his eyes in surprise when he felt Rido kiss back, but quickly recovered, unbuttoning the suit jacket and throwing it away. Rido unzipped Ichiru's sweater the rest of the way, pushing it off one of his shoulders. He undid the silverette's belt buckle and pushed his jeans and underwear off of long, pale legs. Ichiru moaned as Rido pushed his tongue into the former's mouth, slurping up his taste as the younger unbuttoned the brunette's shirt all the way.

"Ah…"

Ichiru ran his hands over the tanned planes of the elder's chest, moaning into the kiss. Rido reached between them and fondled Ichiru's awakening member. Ichiru arched into Rido's hand as the other ran his free hand over his counterpart's chest.

"Ah, R-Rido-san…"

The brunette began to kiss and suckle his way down Ichiru's throat, bruising the pale skin as he went along. He flicked his thumb over the head of Ichiru's engorged member and Ichiru bucked his hips into Rido's hand.

"Hya! Rido!"

A smirk settled on the brunette's lips as he took a pert nipple into his mouth, rolling it between his teeth. Ichiru put a hand on the back of the elder's head, clutching his hair tightly. Ichiru grabbed the hand on his chest and brought two fingers to his lips, lathering them with his saliva. Rido understood what Ichiru wanted and, when his fingers were sufficiently lubed, he pressed them against Ichiru's entrance. He pushed them in and Ichiru groaned. Rido was encouraged and added another finger before he deemed the silverette prepare. He unzipped his pants and Ichiru's eyes widened. Even through his drunken haze, he could tell that Rido's would hurt. A lot. Despite this, he gripped the elder's hips and brought him closer, nipping the latter's ear.

"I want you inside me," Ichiru whispered, sucking on the small stud in Rido's ear.

The brunette shivered slightly and grabbed Ichiru's thighs, pushing them up to rest on the former's shoulders. He entered in a single, quick thrust and the other cried out in pain.

"Wait…W-Wait, don't m-move yet," Ichiru covered his face with his hands.

Rido grasped Ichiru's hands with one of his own, holding them above his head. He leaned down and nipped along Ichiru's throat, soothing the sharp bites with his tongue.

Ichiru took in a shaky breath, "O-Okay…"

Rido placed his free hand on the younger's hip and began thrusting at a slow pace, giving Ichiru ample time to adjust to his member.

"F-Faster, Rido-san!"

Rido smirked and pulled out to the tip before slamming back in, smashing into Ichiru's sweet spot.

"AHAAAAH~!" Ichiru squealed in pleasure, thrashing his arms around.

Rido tightened his hold, forcing Ichiru to still as he rammed into him again and again, hitting his prostate dead on each time. Ichiru desperately bucked back against Rido, but the latter, being the control freak he was, gripped Ichiru's hip hard enough to bruise and stop his motion.

"Ohh~…R-R-Rido-san, please! H-Harder!"

Rido complied, grinding against Ichiru harder and faster with each thrust.

"Ichiru…I'm going to cum…Do you…want me to pull out?"

Ichiru shook his head quickly, "No…Inside…I want it inside…"

After a few more rough thrusts, Rido came with a grunt, Ichiru following with a scream. The brunette pulled out, the influence of the alcohol lifting from his mind. His eyes widened when he realized what had just happened and he wrenched himself away.

Ichiru looked up at Rido, confused, "R-Rido-san?"

Rido shook his head and backed away, "I…shouldn't have done this…This…Pretend this never happened…"

Rido left and tears welled in Ichiru's eyes. He wiped angrily at them, but was much too exhausted to try and leave. He curled up in the middle of the bed as tears escaped his now red eyes and fell into a fitful sleep.

I know, I know, I'm cruel and I can guarantee you, Ichi will suffer greatly at my hand. Why? Because I'm horribly sadistic at times. 'Til next time, peace!