Requited

There was only one thing that the pureblood king desired more than anything else in the entire universe. If he just got his hands on what he desired, he was positive that he would be the happiest person to ever come to existence. The thing that he desperately craved was the one and only Zero Kiryu, the silver-haired hunter who was somewhat stubborn. But him being stubborn didn't bother Kaname—in fact, that was one of the things he loved about Zero. The resistance made his want for the hunter even stronger. His mind was filled with thoughts of making Zero surrender to him, wanting to stay by his side and never leave. One day, Kaname thought, staring off at the window of his home. You'll be mine, Zero Kiryu. I will make you submit to me.

Although his thoughts about the hunter were sexual most of the time, he really wanted to become romantically involved with the silver-haired boy. Kaname would be more than happy to take that lovely Zero out on a nice date at sunset, holding his hand and letting love flutter around in the room. Besides, Kaname would rather take things slowly at first than just jump right into the sexual actions.

"Kaname?" his little sister, Yuki, walked into his office with silent steps.

"Yes, Yuki?" Kaname answered rather irritably; he was always in a bad mood whenever his thoughts about Zero Kiryu were interrupted.

"Are…you feeling ok? Dinner was served a while ago and you didn't come to eat," Yuki shrunk back at Kaname's harsh tone.

"I'm sorry," Kaname apologized for his severity. "I've just been absorbed in my thoughts, that is all. I'll come eat soon."

Yuki nodded slightly but still had an unconvinced look on her face. "I hope you're feeling ok. Sorry to barge in like this."

Kaname said nothing as his sister left the room. He sighed lightly and ran his fingers through his hair, an image of Zero stained into his mind. It had been so hard to eat lately, because every time Kaname did, his stomach would churn and he'd lose his appetite, thinking about the hunter. When he wasn't working, his thoughts always focused on how he'd get Zero to fall for him and be his. Every time Zero invaded his mind, desire and anxiety swirled around his chest, sometimes making it hard to just even breathe. Kaname hungered for Zero like he was the person who was in charge of keeping him alive.

When Kaname decided to take a break and eat, his heart almost stopped as he walked into the living room to see Zero standing with Yuki over at the couches. Kaname had to tell himself over and over not to rush over to the hunter and tackle him, and he tried to be as calm as possible once he approached them. "Hello, Zero."

"Kuran," Zero grumbled, making the pureblood's heart sink. This was how Zero always greeted him, but for some reason it was different this time. Why? Kaname averted his eyes for a second and focused them back onto the hunter. He's done this hundreds of times before. I don't understand how things are different now.

"Care to explain why you're here?" Kaname went on, ignoring the pain seeping into his chest, weighing him down physically and emotionally.

"Yuki invited me over," Zero crossed his arms. "Don't think that I came here for you."

Of course, Kaname gave Zero a short nod. "Well, excuse me then." He quickly stalked off into the dining room, clutching the collar of his black sweater as he took a seat. Of course you didn't come here for me. But one day…you'll be running to my arms, Zero. I will make you love me. I will make you all mine!

"He's been a bit…distant, lately," Yuki's voice crept into the dining room as Kaname listened to their conversation. "He won't tell me what's wrong. Maybe he'll tell you?"

"What the hell made you think that he'd tell me?" Zero scowled.

"Well he seems to talk to you a lot," Yuki answered in an uneasy tone. "I don't know…he seems more open towards you than me sometimes. Just please try to cheer him up?"

Zero sighed heavily. "Fine."

Kaname was surprised the hunter had agreed and not rejected Yuki. Hope sparked in his heart but he quickly dismissed it. I should wait until something happens than think he'd actually do it because he cares for me. Kaname stirred happily at the thought of Zero wanting to make sure he was alright. Quickly, the pureblood finished up his dinner and walked back into the living room where Zero was standing alone near the couches.

"Oh, um… Can we talk?" Zero spoke, turning around as he noticed Kaname walking in to the room.

"Absolutely," Kaname flashed the hunter a smile. "Shall we talk upstairs?"

"If you want," Zero muttered, his face turning a color of light rose pink. Again, the pureblood was surprised at the hunter's response. He expected a: "Can't we just talk down here?" But luckily Zero had agreed to coming upstairs. Kaname became excited at the thought of him and Zero being in his bedroom for the very first time. If they somehow ended up feeling equal desire for each other, they'd have the bed as a comfortable place to rest on. Kaname had to switch his thoughts elsewhere when he felt himself hardening at the sight of Zero on his bed.

Zero said nothing on the way to the room, and he watched as Kaname sat down on the edge of his bed, smiling lightly.

"Have a seat, Zero," the pureblood purred, patting the open spot next to him.

"Um…Ok," Zero responded, his lilac eyes flickering to the floor as he accepted Kaname's invitation and sat down on the bed next to him. Kaname thought he was sitting a bit too far, but he was going to wait for Zero to talk to him about whatever he needed to say before closing the bothersome gap between them. "Yuki told me that you were kind of…errr…"

"Acting peculiar?" Kaname said for him.

"Yeah," Zero nodded, lifting his eyes from the floor and focusing on the pureblood. "I just figured…maybe you'd tell me why?"

"Of course," Kaname replied, his hands squeezing the sheets. If Zero tries to run, I can just lock the door. If he resists me… Then I'll just have to take him. There's no way I can let him go, not when we're alone like this in my room, with no one else to disturb us. "Come closer and I'll say it."

"C-Closer?" Zero gulped, shifting a little towards Kaname.

"Yes, a bit closer if you don't mind," Kaname told him, his heart racing with each scoot Zero made towards him. "It's a very important secret. I don't want anyone overhearing."

"Oh," Zero swallowed. "Is this…"

"That's fine," Kaname said as his and Zero's legs were only inches away. He stared into the beloved lilac eyes that were shining like gems. "Zero…"

Zero looked into Kaname's eyes with an expression the pureblood could not read.

"Can you take a guess of why I'm feeling this way?" the pureblood merely whispered, eyes locked with flawless lilac.

Zero blushed lightly, making hope leap to and fro in Kaname's chest. Say it, Zero…The pureblood urged mentally as he studied the look on the beloved's face.

"You…you have feelings for a woman, don't you?"

Damn it Zero! Kaname stopped himself from grumbling. "No," he said calmly. "They're not a woman."

Zero's eyes widened. "Wait… So you like…"

"I am in love with you, Zero," Kaname said, letting his lightly trembling hands grasp Zero's. "You are on my mind all the time, Zero. It's so difficult just to even breathe, whenever I see or imagine those beautiful eyes of yours. I want you to be by my side, and love me back as well. But I know you probably think I'm—"

Zero silenced Kaname with a kiss. The pureblood was so shocked that he froze, not knowing exactly how to react to this advancement all of a sudden. He was shaking like a leaf as those beautiful lips collided with his, moving in a delicate, beautiful way. After recovering from the shock, Kaname kissed Zero back, mimicking his technique. He let go of Zero's warm hands and grasped his waist softly, enjoying the sweet passion slipping into his heart. Zero… My precious Zero… You've finally come to me… Kaname's heart rumbled happily. He smiled against Zero's lips as he felt the hunter's hands wrap around his neck. There was a pleasant sting and warmth to the contact.

Kaname parted for air and gazed into the lilac eyes that were clouded with love and serenity. He felt his heart flutter when Zero gave a small and shy smile. The hunter was just too irresistible, and Kaname leaned in to kiss him again. He was willing to wait to escalate their actions to something more erotic and sensual. For now, he was satisfied.

"Zero," Kaname breathed the hunter's name as they parted for air once again. "Tell me… Do you have the same feelings for me?"

"I-I've felt like this for a while," Zero admitted, gulping and fluttering his eyelashes. "I was just so scared, Kaname. I thought you wouldn't feel the same way, but when you kept asking me to come closer…I knew it, I knew that you had feelings for me."

This was a side Kaname had never seen of the hunter, and he was glad that he was the only one to see Zero this way. He does have some human in him after all, Kaname thought with amusement. "I wish I would've said something sooner, Zero. But I'm glad that we're finally together now."

Zero beamed and nodded, kissing Kaname lightly on the lips before gazing into the love-filled reddish-brown orbs. "S-So, are we…"

"Boyfriends?" Kaname grinned.

"Yeah," Zero blushed, shyly running a hand through his silver hair.

"Of course," Kaname purred, kissing the adorable hunter on the cheek. "You are mine, and I am yours."

"B-But no one else can know!" Zero blurted, looking down. "It'll be so embarrassing if—"

"Nonsense," Kaname held the hunter's shoulders. "I refuse to hide my love for you. I don't care what anyone else thinks or says."

"Kaname!" Zero pouted. "But…won't you…I mean…Ugh! Maybe you're right."

The pureblood chuckled lightly and pecked Zero on the lips. "There's nothing to be afraid of, Zero. No one is going to hurt you when I'm around you, I'll make sure of it."

"Fine," Zero sighed lightly and smiled. "Okay. I won't hide my feelings, either. But I'm not going to tell the world that we're together or anything…"

"The world will know soon enough," Kaname grinned, pushing silver strands out of Zero's face.

The pureblood's heart glowed with love as he and Zero continued kissing, and he wished that the moment could last forever. But of course, he couldn't keep Zero locked up in his room forever—well, he could, but he didn't want to do that to the hunter. He wanted him to have as much freedom as he pleased, so things wouldn't be ruined between them. Kaname watched from outside his window as Zero left that evening, smiling lightly to himself that the hunter was now officially his. So it looks like I didn't need to lock him up after all, Kaname thought, chuckling to himself as he lay upon his bed, breathing in the lingering scent of Zero. He'd just come to me all on his own.