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Chapter 13

''You what?'' Zero yelled. ''Tell me it's not true, that you're joking.......'' he looked into the pureblood's eyes.

I can't tell him that I understand how he feels, because I have no idea how he really feels at the moment. I've just turned him into a blood sucking monster, he must hate me with all his being. He's so near, yet I can't console him. I can't soothe away his fears. ''I'm afraid it's no joke, Zero. You're now a vampire.'' Kaname said. He didn't know how else to assure him. He didn't want to make the situation worse by saying anything unnecessary. All he wanted was for Zero to come to terms with his new self. To accept who and what he had become. The sooner he did that the better it would be for everyone involved. I know it's selfish thinking but that's the reality.

''How could you do this to me?'' Zero asked. He was hurting like crazy. '' I can't believe this, I'm now a vampire. What were you thinking? he raised his voice. Taki and Yuki who were busy blowing bubbles looked in their direction. Kaname didn't want the children to witness their first quarrel so he reached for Zero to try to calm him down but the ex-human slapped his hand away. ''Don't you dare touch me!'' he said through clenched teeth.

''Let's go talk in the study room, you don't want the children to hear our conversation, do you?'' Kaname asked.

''There's nothing to talk about.'' Zero said and walked past the pureblood and into the house.

''Wait, Zero!'' Kaname wanted to follow but stopped himself. He was also hurting. The last thing he wanted was for Zero to hate him, to despise him. Everybody needs some little time away. I have to give him that at least. But how am I going to get back on his good side? He doesn't even want to see my face. He walked towards the children with a smile on his face although he was worried sick. ''Would you kids like to go out shopping?'' he asked.

''Yeah!'' Taki and Yuki chorused. ''Is dad coming with us too?'' Taki asked.

''No, he's taking a nap. Listen to me, Taki. Your dad and I need to spend some alone time together. Therefore, I want to surprise him by taking him to my cabin in the mountains. We'll spend the night there and come back tomorrow afternoon. But before we leave, is it okay if we leave you guys? Can I count on you to keep this a secret?'' Kaname asked.

''You can count on me. We'll be fine, right Yuki?'' Taki asked and Yuki nodded.

''I'll do anything for your happiness, Kaname.'' Yuki said.

''Me too!'' Taki beamed.

''Thanks.'' Kaname hugged both of them. ''Remember that it's a surprise, so not a word about it okay?''

''Hai!'' the chorused.

''Now, go and get ready, and meet me in the parking, I'll be taking you shopping.'' Kaname said.

''Yahoooo!'' Taki was so excited. He went to tell his dad that they were going out. Kaname went to find Aido who was in the study room.

''I'm going out with the kids, where are those documents that I was supposed to sign?'' he asked as he walked into the room.

''Here they are.'' Aido said as his boss and long time friend took a seat. He looked as Kaname went through the documents quickly and began signing them. ''I'm sorry about earlier....'' he began.

''Forget about it.'' Kaname said.

''It's all my fault, I really didn't mean to cause you any trouble.'' Aido persisted.

''If anyone's to blame then it should be me. I should have had more self control.''

''There's something I don't understand, how come Zero didn't know that you had made a bond with him?''

''He passed out in the process so I wasn't able to explain. When I woke up this morning he was already gone and before I could tell him, you opened your big mouth.'' Kaname explained.

''Sorry about that again. Where is Zero right now?''

''He's upstairs sulking, why?''

''Maybe I can talk to him. I know what you think, that I've already done enough but let me talk to him if it will help. I don't like to see you suffering like this.''

''But I'm warning you, if the situation gets out of hand because of something you said, you will pay dearly, is that clear?'' Kaname warned.

''Hai, Kaname-sama. Leave it to me.'' Aido said. I will fix things between you, just you wait.

Kaname finished signing the last of the documents and stood up. ''All done, the kids are waiting for me, don't want to keep them.'' he walked to the door then turned around and said, ''Have a nice weekend!''

Taki knocked on the door and opened it. Zero was in the master bedroom just as he had predicted. He understood exactly why Kaname had asked him if it was okay to leave them behind. He was a big boy and he would not worry them by crying for his daddy. He would let those two have spend some quality time without hesitation, because one day, hopefully, they would become one big happy family. ''Dad....Kaname is taking us shopping, do you want to come along?'' he asked.

At the mention of Kaname's name Zero tensed. ''Good for you son but I'm tired, so I'll get some sleep now.'' he said smiling. Taki walked to the bed and gave his father a kiss.

''Didn't you get any sleep last night?'' Taki asked concerned. His father did look tired.

Thoughts of the previous night filled his mind. Zero found himself blushing. Damn that pureblood! ''I did, don't worry about it. I'll just take a short nap and by the time you get back, I'll be as good as new.'' he promised.

''I understand, you must have had a lot of stuff to talk about, didn't ya?''

You have no idea! ''Yeah, something like that.'' A lot of stuff happened all right, but not much talking. Just panting, moaning and screaming on my part. ''You go and have fun, ne?''

''See you later, dad.'' Taki waved and left.

Zero sighed heavily. He would wait until they were gone then he would go down stairs. He touched his neck where Kaname had supposedly bitten him. There was no pain but the skin did feel tender. He stood up from the bed and went into the bathroom to look in the mirror. At first glance he couldn't see them, but when he looked closely, he saw the tiny marks. So it's true, he really did bite me. That would explain why I was feeling weird this morning.

He had woken up thirsty like never before. He had gone downstairs and made himself a drink but it just wouldn't quench his thirst. Even now he felt like drinking something but he didn't know what exactly would quench this everlasting thirst. What bothered him most is the fact that he didn't remember being bitten. Of course, he remembered experiencing pain before he passed out. But what exactly made me pass out? Was I that tired? Did Kaname suck too much of my blood? It's a good thing that Kaname had come clean. I admire that about him. He was very honest and I appreciate it. The question now is, what am I going to do? Now that I am a vampire? What will I tell Taki? How will I explain all this? Argrrr!

Too many questions. He looked at the time on his wrist watch. They must be gone now. He went to the garden and was suprised to find Aido sitting at the table reading a magazine. ''What are you still doing here?'' he asked.

''Waiting for you.'' Aido replied. ''Come sit down.'' he offered. Zero looked at him for a moment before taking a seat. ''I love it here, it's so peaceful.'' he tried to make conversation.

Zero was still angry but he didn't want to take it out on Aido. It would be fair. ''Me too.''

''Kaname picked out the one of the best areas in town to build his home, don't you think?''

''Why are talking about him?'' Zero asked.

''We are in his home, after all. How long are you gonna stay mad at him?''

''As long as possible.'' Zero snapped. ''He bit me without permission, aren't I allowed to have a say in it? Aren't I allowed to get angry?''

''Of course you're allowed to feel all those emotions. It's only natural.'' Aido said. He would agree with Zero, for the moment, anything to make him feel better. The ex-human had a right to be angry. ''In all the years I've known Kaname, he's never made a blood bond with anybody else. I wonder why he lost control and did that with you?''

''Hmmm!'' If that was true then he also wondered why the pureblood made a bond with him. ''Why me?''

''Only Kami knows why he did it. When Kaname broke up with Sara, he was very unhappy for a long time. All he did was work. He didn't want to think about anything else but work. I felt bad for Yuki because he always went home late and the poor girl hardly saw her own brother. He didn't want to talk about Sara's betrayal at first. So whenever I would bring up the subject he would get mad at me and leave. One day, when I visited him, he told me about it. Slowly by slowly he got over her and started going out again. He dated a few people, and I have to tell you, Zero, out of all those people, I've never seen him so serious about a relationship. Why do you think that is?'' Aido asked.

''I... I don't know.'' Zero answered. He didn't know that the pureblood had suffered that much.

''My guess is that, he recognizes you as his true mate. Call it instincts or whatever you want but that's what we vampires do. When we find someone suitable, we mark them as ours so that others may know.''

''He marked me? Why would he do that I still don't understand.''

''We're like animals, we mark our territories and what belongs to us, so that nobody else can claim what is ours. The only reason why he would do that is because you're special to him.''

''Y-you really think so?'' Zero was very happy. He wanted more than anything, to be Kaname's special someone. But to hear another person say it made him feel even better.

''I know so. You should hear him, when he talks about you, the way his eyes shine.....''

''Enough!'' Zero said. ''I get the picture.''

''I just wanted you to know how crazy he is about you. Anyway, what are you going to do now?''

''What do you mean?''

''About your relationship. I know you think that you hate him right now but think about it first before making any rash decisions, okay?'' Aido said smiled.

Zero paused to think about it for a moment. He had not thought about his next step. Now that he was a vampire. ''I won't break up with him, if that's what you mean. What would you do if you were in my shoes?''

''I would punish him a little.''

''How?''

Aido smirked. ''No sex for the whole weekend.''

''You've gotta be kiddin' me!''

''If you want him to take you seriously, you should do just that. Sleep in the same bed but don't give it to him, see how long he can survive the torture. It will also be a test for you to see how long you can last.'' Aido explained.

''B-but....the whole weekend!'' Zero exclaimed. How will I manage to keep off the pureblood's advances if we're gonna share the same room, the same bed. This is insane.

''He must be giving it to you properly, for you to complain that much. How was it? Does he make you scream? Tell me.''

''No!'' Zero turned tones of red. ''How can you ask me things like that, that's personal.''

''Ah! So he made you scream, did he? You must be a good fuck for you to be blushing like that. Kaname, you lucky dog!'' Aido said. As if Kaname was around.

''Do you always talk dirty like that?''

''Yes. What's to hide? We're adults so no beating around the bush. So do you like his dick? Is it big?''

''Stop already!'' Zero couldn't believe what he was being asked. He thought about how Kaname filled him up with his cock and flushed even more if that was possible.

''Okay, okay.... I'll leave it at that. But seriously, give him a chance. Even if you don't know it yet, Kaname is an honest man. He would never hurt you willingly. I'll let you in on a secret..... You're the first human in his life. And I've never seen him so happy like he is with you. Please take care of him.'' Aido said and stood up. ''I must get going. It was nice seeing you, Zero.'' He started walking away but Zero's stopped him.

''Thanks, Aido.....for talking to me.'' Zero said.

''Not at all. Come look for me whenever you want to talk. I'll always listen.''

''You bet.'' Zero said. ''By the way, if you must know, Kaname's big cock fills me to the brim!'' he said with a lot of pride.

''I figured.'' Aido said and left laughing.

Zero stayed in the garden for a while longer after Aido had left. Izumi came and told him that lunch was ready. He asked her to bring it out in the garden. After lunch he went for a walk outside the mansion. After an hour, he came back and went upstairs to take a nap. He lay on the bed, Kaname's scent caressing him, intoxicating his senses. God, I really care about him. I should still be mad at him but I'm not. Instead I yearn for him, his touch, his caresses, his kisses. I want him to bite me again and this time I will be conscious to enjoy the pleasure of him sucking my blood. But wait! What am I thinking? I'm supposed to punish him first before we can do all those things.

Sounds of footsteps interrupted his thoughts. He sat up and waited. Kaname opened the door and just stood there, with a paper bag in his hand. He licked his lips nervously, as if he was waiting for something. Zero stood up from the bed and looked at the pureblood. Their eyes met and held. ''Welcome back!''

That was all, Kaname needed to hear. He rushed quickly and took Zero in his arms and kissed him with a passion that left both of them breathless. ''I missed you, I missed you so much.'' he said. Zero tried to push him away but the pureblood wouldn't budge. He began punching the pureblood on the chest with all his strength. Kaname let him. It hurt but he had to take it like a man. Tears started falling from Kaname's eyes. ''Please forgive me, for what I did.'' he begged even as the ex-human continued to bruise him. ''I am the worst....the total worst.'' he cried harder.

Zero was really moved when he heard the pureblood crying. He suddenly stopped the punching and held Kaname close as the pureblood cried on his shoulder. ''Hush now....I forgive you. Don't cry........''You'll make me cry too.'' he ran his hand through Kaname's hair and hugged him closer with the other. ''I'm here now, everything's going to be alright. Don't cry....''

''This tears......are only for you, Zero........You mean so much to me.........I was afraid today........ I though I might lose you...... Hit me as much as you want, just don't abandon me, no matter what happens. Never leave me alone.''

''I wouldn't dream of it. What would you do without me?'' Zero joked.

''I would be helpless without you.'' Kaname said. They stayed in each other arms for a while longer. ''Let me go and wash my face before Taki shows up.'' he went into the bathroom while Zero waited.

The everlasting thirst came back. He suddenly wanted to drink so he let his vampire senses guide him. Kaname finished washing his face and looked into the mirror only to see Zero standing behind him. ''I have this thirst that won't go away. Do you know what I should drink?'' the ex-human licked his ear making him moan.

''Then drink my blood, Zero. It will quench your thirst.'' Kaname said. The ex-human began licking his neck, sensually. ''Bite me, Zero.'' he begged. He was getting aroused just thinking of what was to come. Zero couldn't wait any longer. He had what he needed right in front of him. He sank his fangs into Kaname's neck, savoring the sweet taste of the pureblood's heated blood.

Kaname groaned.

His body was on fire. The ex-human drank his blood greedily as if his life depended on it. After having his fill, Zero un tucked Kaname's shirt and began caressing those toned abs. His hand trailed down over the pureblood's fly. ''Well, well, well. What do we have here?'' he asked as he sealed the skin on Kaname's neck. ''What is this?''

''My cock. It wants to show you how much it longs for you.''

''Did I do that to you while I was drinking?'' he looked at Kaname on the mirror in front of them. His eyes were still red and so was the pureblood's.

''You certainly did.'' Kaname answered. ''May I drink your blood?''

''No.'' Zero said abruptly and released the pureblood. ''There will be no drinking for you until I say so, okay?'' This is part of his punishment. Although, I want him to suck my blood so much…….. I have to be strong and make him suffer.

''Please Zero, I need you now.'' Kaname begged. It seems like today I'm the one begging. Hmmm. Our roles have changed. Begging doesn't quite suit me. It's only for a while. I'll have him begging me for mercy soon. I will show him who is the alpha.

''No.'' Zero said firmly. ''I want to go and see what you bought for the kids.'' he walked toward the door. The pureblood wasn't the only one suffering, for he also left with a painful erection.

''I would like to us to go out after in an hour's time.'' Kaname said.

''Where are we going?'' Zero asked.

''Just out.''

''Hmmm. Did the kids already have lunch?''

''Yes, they did. So be ready to leave then.''

''Okay.'' Zero said. After closing the door, he stood there for a while hoping for his erection to go down. It wasn't easy so he tried to think of something nasty. Sara's face came to mind. Think of her giving you a blow job. That did the trick for his dick shrank immediately at the thought of that woman. I hope I never think about her while being intimate with Kaname, or the same thing will happen again.

Kaname listened as Zero footsteps disappeared. He quickly packed for them, the necessary things that they would need for their trip. He had done some basic shopping for the cabin too earlier while he was out with the kids. He had spoiled the kids with toys and new clothes. He hoped Zero wouldn't complain because he had bought Taki a lot of toys. He did it out of love for the child. Taki was just adorable. And cute like his father. He remembered his conversation with Zero about him, not being able to afford. Well, that boy needs lots of love and toys too. Toys are important in a child's development and if Zero can't afford it, then I will gladly chip in to help where I can.

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Taki looked up as his father entered the room. ''Dad, look at the toys Kaname bought for me and Yuki.''

''Wow!'' was all Zero could utter. There on the floor, were lots of new toys. The pureblood had really spoiled them. He didn't know what to say. He could never afford to buy so much toys at a go. He always managed to buy one at a time. Hell, kids toys were very expensive. But he was grateful to Kaname for doing him the honors. ''Did you tell him thank you?''

''Yes I did. I told him thank you very much.'' Taki said.

''Thats good to hear.'' Zero turned to look at Yuki. ''How was your day, did you guys have fun?''

''Yes, we did. Kaname took us to an Italian restaurant and we ate delicious pasta. You should have come.'' Yuki replied.

''I was taking a nap.''

''Are you alright?'' Yuki asked. ''Your scent was different this morning, but now Kaname's scent is all over you.''

''Is it? He, he, he......'' Zero laughed nervously. ''That's only normal isn't it.'' He prayed that Yuki would drop it already. He didn't want Taki to know that he was a vampire yet. He wanted to be the one to tell him. He didn't want his own son to be scared of him.

''What is scent?'' Taki asked.

Zero looked at Yuki for help. This time there was no escape for him. ''It's a distinctive odor that is pleasant, left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced. We all have scents. I know our scent by how you smell.'' Yuki explained.

''Thanks Yuki. That was a tough question even for me.'' Zero smiled at the little girl.

''You're welcome.''

After playing with the children for a while, Zero spoke again. ''Listen Taki, Kaname and I are going out soon. Will you guys be okay with that?''

''Of course, dad. You worry too much. Go and have fun, will ya?'' Taki encouraged.

''We'll be fine. We still have to try all these toys. Don't worry about Taki, I'll take care of him. And if it makes you feel better, Izumi is always around. You can leave without any worries.''

Zero was reluctant to leave but after getting the go ahead from the kids, he decided to go with one heart. He never wanted to leave his son, just to go out and have fun. He wasn't that kind of person. Taki was his responsibility and he would always try to be there for him. Including, staying at home and watching over him. ''Then it's settled. Come give me a hug you two.'' They both went into his open arms. ''Be good to each other, okay?''

''Hai!'' they chorused. He gave both of them a kiss on the forehead and went to find the pureblood. A few minutes late they were on their way to the cabin. Of course Zero had no idea what was in store for him.

Another chappie, though been lazy the whole week. Lemony goodness, up ahead. I think my english improves everytime I write. If you see mistakes, please point them out. English is not my first language but I'll always strive to improve. I thank you for reviewing my story once again. I'm currently watching Cluster Edge Anime. Anyone knows some good bishounen animes out there. Holaa at me. And don't forget to review! Have a nice weekend.

Ebony-Knight.