Tick Tock CHAPTER 21

Pushka: The point of the note was kind of a fan girl squee moment XD I pretty much did the same thing when I wrote it. Usually I try to keep Kyrie in character, and really-she's not a bad person I really think that she wants everyone she cares about to be happy. I thought Dante sitting with pizza hanging out of his mouth as the first thing Nero saw was just too good to pass up XD and I'm sure Dante did have some pretty naughty thoughts when he looked at those scratch marks XD Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

SirenaLoreley: Yep, Kyrie is a pretty nice girl in my fics-typically :3 And Nero is home again-let's see what happens! XD Thanks for the review! *gives cookies*

Blue-Moons169: Nero finally went back to Dante-and yes I know Dante has some pretty cheesy lines sometimes XD "Flock off feather face." or "I was the one who should have filled your dark soul with LIGHT" are probably the most well known XD Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Furesesse1: The two are reunited! Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Noboru: I'm glad you're not confused anymore-always a good thing! Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Ellocin: I agree with Dante's cheesy statements he has some doozies XD Nope, not quite finished yet-next chapter though. I think you'll be happy with this chapter :3 Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Lemonlimediddies: Glad you love it :3 Nero and Dante do belong together-they're adorable! X3 Thanks for the review! *gives cookies*

Dante32: Glad you love it! Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

AvalonParadise: XD Sorry it took so long for them to get back together. It is getting close to the end and if you do have any ideas for a sequel I would love to hear them-I'd give you credit of course. And yes Dante has the self-control of a million and one men! XD Poor guy, though Nero's not totally convinced that he hasn't had sex with anyone since he left. Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Shiya64: I'm okay! I just can't do cartwheels very well XD I shall attempt another! *cartwheels DMC plushies save me from falling* YAY! And I thought the reunion between the two was pretty mushy, but cute :3 Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Solaris: I didn't even think of having Dante say anything about the bathroom XD He was too excited to see Nero and I'm sure he doesn't say it every time Trish or Lady come into the shop. I love the pizza hanging out of his mouth too XD Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Mimi-ride-nationwide: They have been reunited! Thanks for reviewing! *gives cookies*

Okay I want to dedicate this chapter to all of my fantastic reviewers! You know you guys keep me going right? So this is my way of saying thanks! Love you all! ^_^

Thanks to LawlietsDarkAngel for betaing this chapter for me again! Much appreciated! So here's chapter 21 of Tick Tock! I do not own Nero or Dante-so no suing me!


Nero took in the last of the things on his bike to Dante's room before walking back downstairs, leaning back on the railing of the steps.

"Well…that's it." he smiled slightly.

Dante licked the pizza sauce off his lips as he stood and made his way over to the younger man. "So it's my call then?" he asked.

Nero thoughtfully scratched his chin with his devil bringer. "That is what I said."

"Then we should probably head upstairs." he murmured. He lightly grabbed the kid's right hand and pulled him along with ease. Nero could already feel his insides stirring up with desire; after all he'd fallen for Dante before he'd even met his younger self.

They got into the bedroom and closed the door. The older male's fingers lightly danced over Nero's face then grabbed the collar of his jacket, sliding it off. The younger half-devil took note of his patience and repeated the action with his own red leather coat. He then took Dante's hand removing the older male's fingerless gloves.

Once his hands were free the older slayer unbuckled the belts across his chest. Nero lightly smirked, unzipping his hoodie and shrugging it onto the floor with his jacket, leaving him in a thin undershirt. The younger male waited until all three belts were on the floor before wrapping his arms around Dante's neck and kissing him. The older half-devil parted his lips willingly to let Nero's tongue explore as his right arm wound around his middle. His left hand went up to rest on the younger male's right forearm, his fingers sliding between the armor plates to lightly touch the glowing flesh beneath. Nero moaned breathily at the sensation.

The younger man's human hand reached down to grab the zipper on Dante's shirt, slowly dragging it down. He broke their lip lock to trail kisses and licks down his neck as well as the skin exposed as his shirt slowly slid open.

"This is more sensitive than you like to admit, huh kid?" Dante purred, his fingers sliding further into the younger hunter's arm.

Nero's eyes fluttered and he lightly moaned again. "You'd be the only one to know," he murmured. "I never knew it was sensitive until your hand slipped that one morning."

Dante chuckled, releasing the young hunter's arm to let his partner push his black, leathery shirt off. He then reached out and tugged off Nero's white muscle shirt. Nero pulled off the leather strap around his left wrist as well as both his rings, dropping them on the table next to the bed.

Dante slid off his amulet, placing it with the younger male's accessories, then he leapt onto the bed, grinning and kicking off his boots as he pat the spot beside him. Nero lightly laughed and toed off his shoes before climbing onto the bed. Dante grabbed the younger slayer's right wrist and pulled his arm out straight. Nero frowned, gasping and clenching his hand as the older male's tongue slid behind his armor and caressed his skin.

"Ah, Dante…" he moaned softly.

The older man let go after a moment and Nero took the opportunity to straddle his lover's hips, lightly dragging his nails down Dante's chest. He stopped at his belt and nimbly unfastened it, throwing it away with a loud 'clank.' He followed up with his own belt before leaning up and giving the older man another sensual kiss, their hips grinding together tantalizingly slow.

Dante moaned softly, his hands wandering down the younger slayer's back. Nero broke away from the kiss and moved down to unfasten his lover's pants, sliding them off, and exposing the older male's hardened organ to the cool night air. The young half-devil grabbed Dante's hip with his devil bringer.

"You don't get to top every time, but since it's been so long I'll let you have me again." he murmured, leaning down, his breath ghosting over the older man's heated shaft.

Dante shuttered lightly, "Nice of ya, but I'm guessing that it's your turn next time then."

"You got it." he chuckled, before parting his lips and wrapping them around the head of the older half-devil's member. Dante groaned, his hand sliding into the younger male's platinum hair. Nero hesitated for a second, hoping that the older slayer wouldn't force him down, before slowly lowering his head taking more of the flesh into his mouth and coating it with his saliva. Dante's hand clenched in his lover's hair, but didn't add pressure, though he arched his hips slightly; Nero's devil bringer had that under control.

The younger hunter bobbed his head up and down lightly sucking, enjoying the sounds of pleasure that Dante was emitting because of his ministrations. Nero made sure his entire length was covered with saliva before pulling back. He climbed up his lover's body, lightly smirking before he was flipped onto his back.

Dante unhooked his lover's pants and slid them as well as his underwear off in one smooth motion. He then jammed two of his fingers into his own mouth covering them in spit, before bringing them down to the younger hunter's entrance and pushing them inside. Nero took a deep breath to help him relax as his lover stretched and prepared him. He lightly moaned when Dante's hand wrapped around his member and started to stroke him.

Once he figured the younger male was ready Dante removed his fingers and leaned up over Nero's lithe body, their lips lightly brushing.

"Ready?" he asked.

Nero blinked as he looked into his partner's light blue eyes and saw a sort of tenderness mingling with lust, it was something that made his heart skip a beat. 'I guess absence really does make the heart grow fonder.' he thought while his mouth responded with: "Never been better."

Dante nodded slightly and started to push in to the smaller male. Nero winced, grabbing onto the older half-devil's shoulders and closing his eyes. He felt Dante's warm hand wrap around his weeping organ once again pumping him in time as he started a slow rhythm in and out of the younger hunter.

After a few experimental thrusts Nero's breath caught and he opened his eyes. The older male repeated the action and his lover moaned softly.

"Jackpot." he whispered, making Nero crack a smirk, before he could say anything however Dante pulled back and started a faster, harder pace. The younger slayer felt his body responding, his nails biting into his lover's shoulders, his hips rolled to meet every thrust, and his legs wrapped around Dante's hips allowing him to push even deeper inside him, all while he moaned incoherently.

Dante's breaths came harshly, groans of his own mixed in as Nero's tight heat clenched around him every time his prostate was hit.

"Nero," he growled. The younger hunter bucked his hips and moaned loudly in response. "S-say my name."

"Dante!" he cried out, his back arching as the older male pounded into him harder. "Fuck! Dante, Dante!" he continued to moan like it was a mantra. His devil bringer glowed brightly as his peak drew closer with every passing moment.

The older half-devil felt the fire coiling inside his belly as well, winding tighter and tighter with every thrust and every one of Nero's throaty moans. He gasped feeling his lover's muscles grip onto his aching manhood as the younger male came between them crying out his name as loud as he could. The increased heat around his organ drew Dante to the brink and he came deeply inside the willing body beneath him.

Nero closed his eyes as he struggled to catch his breath. "I-" he faltered as he found the need to inhale more oxygen. "I love you Dante…" he panted. "I swear that…I'll never leave you like that again."

The older hunter rolled onto his side. "I love you too Nero." he breathed, kissing his lover lightly. "And you better make good on that promise or else."

Nero lightly smirked. "Oo, or else, huh?"

"Else I'll have to hunt you down and kick your ass." he smirked.

The younger male scoffed. "We'll have to see about the ass kicking, I might be able to beat you now."

"Getting a little cocky aren't you?"

"You've underestimated me every other time so far which has pretty much worked to my advantage…so no, I think you're the one who might be a little over confident." he smirked, reaching over the side of the bed and grabbing a towel that was laying on the floor. (Dante had probably left it there after a shower or something) He used it to wipe the residue off his chest and stomach before handing it over to the older male.

"I suppose we'll just have to see about that, kid." he stated playfully as he cleaned himself off before throwing the towel away.

"I'm sure we will." Nero yawned, sliding over closer as his partner pulled a red sheet over them and in the same motion wrapped his arms around the younger half-devil.

"I'll count on it then." he whispered, nuzzling Nero's hair.

They were quiet for a few minutes, basking in the other's company.

"I love you kid." Dante whispered affectionately.

"I love you too old man." Nero replied with a smirk before both of them drifted off to a fitful sleep.


Okay that's chapter 21, next chapter is to wrap up all the loose ends and make this all neat and tidy XD Thank you again reviewers! I look forward to hearing from you as always! Until next time!

Ja ne!

~Bitbyboth June 6, 2010