Hi guys! Sorry for such a long delay. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, New Year's, Easter etc lol. Finally, here is chapter 13. I think it is safe to say that the next chapter will definitely be rated M. Anyway, hope you enjoy. :o)

Christmas and New Year's both arrived and departed the Kuran mansion, bringing with them happy memories. The nobel vampires had all left on Christmas Eve to spend time with their families, leaving Yuki and Kaname alone on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Kaname had spoiled Yuki on both occasions, but quickly extinguished any moments that could have led to anything more intimite.

Now Spring was arriving, bringing with it warmer temperatures, longer days, and shorter nights. Kaname had to attend a brief meeting with the Hunter's Association, meaning that Yuki would be alone for the afternoon and evening. In her nightgown, Yuki had kissed him goodbye, reminding him to hurry home soon, and then sadly went back to their bed chamber. Staring out the window, she watched the snow slowly melting off the tree branches, while birds called to one another. She felt restless, without a purpose, and lonely as she watched Spring approach.

"Kaname..." She sighed as she spoke his name before making her way to the bathroom to make herself presentable for his arrival. Preparing herself for his return would be her main purpose for the evening.

Yuki had spent hours getting ready, more out of a lack of anything else to do, than a desire to appear nice. She knew that Kaname would love her no matter what, but maybe he would find her efforts pleasing. She combed her long chestnut brown hair which had finally dried, and after debating about how to style it, simply let it fall naturally down her shoulders and back. Kaname had always gave the impression that he had best liked it that way. She ran her fingers through it feeling how soft it was while the light caught the stands making it shine aubrun. She then approached her wardrobe to find a nice outfit to greet her elder brother in. There were many outfits that she hadn't worn yet, and her eyes lingered on one in particualr; a silk burgandy dress with a v-neck and short sleeves that fell just above the knees, it was the same colour as her beloved's eyes, and accented her curves beautifully. She slipped it over her head and let it fall over her body, goosebumps breaking out over her pale skin at the cool feel of it. She then assessed herself in the mirror and smiled softly. She wasn't one to be vain in any way, but she couldn't deny that the dress looked exquisite on her. The burgandy against her fair skin created a stunning contrast while the silk material itself clung lightly to her breasts and hips. She smiled softly at her reflection before heading back to the bathroom to add some light makeup.

Kaname sat quietly at the meeting with the Hunter's Association, his expression serious as usual. The Chairman stood at the front of the room talking, but Kaname wasn't hearing his words. He had heard it all before anyway. Nothing really groundbreaking was ever said at the meetings, just "We will continue to work towards peace" and "No one should hurt another without a just reason to do so." His thoughts were on Yuki and how he missed her after only a few short hours. It felt like an eternity to him. After waiting ten years for her, he seemed to never want to wait anymore, even for the shortest amounts of time. He craved her blood at that moment. He had gone a few days without it and his mouth went dry at the thought. The taste of her, and her scent, nearly drove him mad with desire. He was always in a state of self control, watching his desires and actions carefully, making sure that he never took too much from her. Sometimes, he wanted her so stongly, that he could hardly control himself and he would have to leave her presence. It terrified him to think what he was capable of if he lost control. He must never lose control and hurt her.

Aido had offered Yuki dinner but she politely declined, saying she would rather eat with Kaname once he returned home. She then went back in to the living area and sat by the fireplace where she planned to wait for her brother's arrival. Not thirty minutes had gone by when she felt her eyelids fluttering as she struggled to stay awake. Eventually, sleep won, and she sunk in to a dream fed by the heat of the fire.

The dream was vivid and bright combined with sharp details and feelings, the kind of dream you wake from disbelieving that it was in fact a dream. She was surrounded by white; all around her, above her, and below her. The sheets that she laid on blended in with her white surroundings along with her white dress. Her dark hair stood out sharply against the white that surrounded her along with her wine-coloured eyes. She was peaceful. There wasn't any sound, or colour, or temperature but she felt content. Suddenly, she glanced up to find Kaname in her dream, wearing a white long-sleeved cotton shirt and matching pants. He blended in perfectly with the white surroundings except for his hair and eyes. He walked softly towards the white bed that she laid on, appearing to almost float, and then leaned down to crawl atop the bed. Immediently her heart began to race and he slowly made his way on top of her, his weight pressing her down in to the soft sheets. Then, without warning, he leaned down and kissed her lips firmly while his fingertips traced a path down her neck. The feeling was astonishing and she couldn't help but tremble as his lips parted from hers and kissed their way down her neck. Her breathing became erratic as she shakily raised her arms to pull him closer. His warm tongue made its way up her neck before his fangs pierced her softly. She gasped and gripped his cotton shirt in her fists as her crimson blood spilled in to his beautiful mouth. She sighed and glanced in to the whiteness that surrounded them while the feeling of ecstasy took her over.

The meeting with the Hunter's Association had finished and Kaname had made his way back home, happy to be finished with it all. He wanted to see Yuki and listen to what she did while he was absent. Night surrounded him as he silently walked towards the front door of the Kuran Mansion, his long black coat floating behind him at his feet. He turned the handle and entered inside to find Ruka and Akatsuki sitting on a sofa.

"Kaname-sama!" Ruka exclaimed standing, her long ash blond hair trailing down her figure. In a delayed fashion, Akatsuki followed suit by standing alongside her.

"Whare's Yuki?" Kaname asked the pair curiously.

The light in Ruka's eyes faltered slightly as did her smile and Akatsuki decided to answer the pureblood's question.

"She's in the other living area by the fire, last we checked, and Aido is in the kitchen."

"Thank you." Kaname smiled soflty at them before his gaze turned serious once again and he made his way to the living area. He slid the door open to see a beautiful sight to behold; Yuki slept by the fire, facing it, in a silk dress he hadn't seen before. The orange light from the flickering flames of the fire danced across her pale skin while making the dress shine. Slowly, he walked towards her, careful to not wake her. He bent down and softly placed his fingers on her forehead. She was warm, but there was no fever this time around. He shut his eyes softly and inhaled her scent. She was extremely aroused, that was clear, but why would she be? Could it be the fire? He wondered to himself, or maybe she was dreaming? He gently lifted her in his arms and left the room, heading for their bed chamber. When they arrived, he laid her softly on the bed.

Yuki's eyes suddenly fluttered open and made contact with her brother's. Her dark hair was strewn around her face and along the bed sheets while her checks were flushed and her eyelids heavy. She was breathtaking, and he couldn't turn his eyes away from her.

"Onii-sama?" She spoke softly and her voice cracked slightly.

"Yuki." He couldn't help but smile as he spoke her name.

"I'm sorry, I fell asleep." She started to push herself in to a sitting position when Kaname's hands gently stopped her, pushing her back down gently. "Kaname?"

He sat on the edge of the bed next to her, his fingers threading through her bangs and running through her silky strands. She was so beautiful, and the scent that she was emitting threatened to drive him wild. He swallowed quickly, his throat suddenly very dry, before he allowed his fingertips to brush along her hips that were covered by the silk dress. The feel of it nearly made him shiver.

"This is a lovely dress, Yuki. I haven't seen it before."

She smiled at his observation, happy that she had decided to wear the dress.

"I wanted to look nice for you onii-sama." She smiled softly at him.

"You always look stunning Yuki, no matter what." He raised his fingertips up to her face and brushed them along her check. Her skin was so soft...

"Onii-sama, I sense that you're thirsting for my blood. You've gone a few nights without it so you can take what you'd like." She turned her head to the left, looking away from him while exposing her swan-like neck.

He stared at her and considered her offer, she was so considerate. So kind. So...pure. His eyes suddenly glowed a bright red as he thought about her invitation. He could hear her heart beating softly along with the flow of her tantilizing blood. He should refuse, he thought, wait until he was practically starving before he took anything from her. But, that was dangerous wasn't it? To wait so long before indulging in her again. It was more safe, he decided, to drink from her now. He leaned over her and kissed her neck sofly, her pulse beat against his lips, calling him for a taste.

"Yuki." He sighed and licked the length of her neck. Her heart quickened its pace along with her breathing. His mouth then opened as he sank his sharp fangs in to her skin. She gasped lightly as he pierced her. The pain carefully being replaced with a building warmth throughout her body.

"Kaname."

He pinned her arms down firmly as he drank from her, savouring her flavour. He could taste how sweet her arousal was while catching glimpses of her dream. She had been dreaming of them intimately together, this he could clearly see. He felt himself harden as he drank from her and knew that he should stop now and leave her be, but she was too addicting. Her taste, and scent, and touch. He continued to drink her blood hungrily and she never protested, but calmly laid under his weight. When he felt himself begin to shake slightly, he withdrew his fangs from her neck and sat back up. He watched her chest rise and fall steadily, watched her glossy lips as they parted slightly, watched her large eyes watch him. He wanted her then, like never before, and he had to leave and cool down. He began to rise off the bed but then leaned back down quickly to kiss her warm forehead.

"Yuki, I have to go for a bit to..."

She sat up quickly, gripping at his coat firmly, not allowing him an escape.

"No, Kaname. You won't disappear again. If you try, I will find you."

Her eyes were bright and they pierced him, her hands holding him tightly in place. To say that he was caught off guard was an understatement, and his look of surprise was one he couldn't conceal this time.

"Yuki?"

"Did my dream not tell you how I feel or what I want?" She questioned him almost desperately, "Don't you realise that I want the same thing as you Onii-sama? It hurts me each time you run away."

She began to unbutton his long coat, delicately unfastening each of the buttons carefully while watching his face. The surprise in his eyes had subsided and was replaced wih a mix of concern and self control.

"Yuki, I don't want to taint you." His eyes watched her fingers working with his buttons.

"Onii-sama we're betrothed!" She had unfasted the last button and threw his coat open and back to pull it down his shoulders. "Since we were children, I've loved you so much, and I wanted this...even then." She slid his coat off and he placed it aside. "I didn't know exactly what 'it' was when I was small, but I knew it meant being very close to you onii-sama."

"Yuki...if I were to lose control..." His right hand rose to touch her face.

"I want you to!" She exclaimed loudly causing one of the windows in the room to crack slightly. Tears began to fill her eyes as she stared at him, her expression pleading.

"Yuki..." He leaned in close to her, his hands cupping her face, "I didn't realise..."

"Please Kaname...stop controling yourself now, and give in to your feelings."

It was really all she had to say in the end, along with her expression, and the desperation in her voice and eyes. No vampire could have resisted, and Kaname was no exception. He held her face close to his with his eyes shut, as if debating with himself one final time, and then they shot open once again, this time glowing a fierce shade of red. Yuki felt her heart flutter as she stared in to his eyes, but she didn't have to to stare for long before he slammed his lips against hers. She had roused the beast in him, and it seemed there was no heading back this time.