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Hello my lovely humans! This is the last chapter. Omg I'm so sad, I want to cry. I went to a convention last week and entered the cosplay competition as Fai. Got second place, like a boss. Now I have a little trophy on my shelf. I also met switchbladesister at the convention which was like an 'oh my freaking god! This is so exciting and awkward at the same time' kind of feeling but it was lovely meeting up with her and the awesome Izaya cosplay that she was wearing.

Okay…I'll shut up now…Go read the final chapter.

Reverberation

That night, Shizuo took Izaya home with him. It was a good two hours after Tsugaru had disappeared that they had finally made a move. Shizuo was shocked with what he had seen tonight, not only the state in which Izaya was in but the fact that he had watched his future-self disappear. It was unsettling for Shizuo but for Izaya…it was a new form of torture.

He had watched his lover disappear into nothing, watched him disappear and know in his heart that he would never see that version of Shizuo again. He was just…gone. The time that they had spent together was also gone, the memories they had made were only for Izaya. The younger version of Shizuo would never know about that time. He would never know the anger and worry that had come the night that Izaya had never came home, he would never know the happiness and joy of getting his brother back and he would never know the suffering of that world.

This younger version of Shizuo wasn't the one that Izaya had fallen for so deeply. It was like he was a poor imitation. Izaya wasn't even sure if this version of Shizuo even loved him. The blonde hadn't said anything to him regarding their relationship.

It had already been a month and Izaya had never felt so alone in his life. Shizuo went to work during the day, when Izaya couldn't follow him into the sun, leaving the raven anxious to the next time he would see the blonde. Izaya was afraid that Shizuo would walk out the door and not come back, that something would happen to him at work when Izaya couldn't intervene. When Shizuo returned from work it was always dark, Shizuo would smell of smoke, sweat and sometimes alcohol. Izaya would probably get an hour or two with Shizuo, where Shizuo showered and ate and then the blonde would go to sleep. Izaya was left alone once more.

Feelings of loneliness were an odd thing for Izaya. He had always been perfectly content on his own but now he knew what companionship was like, he couldn't get rid of these feelings.

He missed the other Shizuo so much.

Another day went by with Shizuo at work. The informant lay on the sofa with an arm swung over his eyes. His throat was parched and his fangs were throbbing. He hadn't fed in over a week. Shizuo would normally offer his blood but the blonde had been really tired of late and Izaya hadn't wanted to feed from him.

Izaya head light footsteps coming up the stairs outside the apartment. He sniffed the air lightly and recognised the scent as Shizuo's. He looked to the clock above the TV. It was only 6pm and the bodyguard was home already? Was something wrong? Had something happened?

Izaya sat up in a flash and waited for the blonde to open the door.

"Izaya? I'm home." Shizuo said with a yawn as he walked through the door, closing it quickly to seal the sun away. He took off his shoes and walked into their now joint apartment.

"Shizu-chan? Why are you back so early? Is everything okay?" Izaya asked as he sped towards the blonde, darting to the side of him quicker than Shizuo could blink.

Shizuo looked down at the little raven. His hair was ruffled and he was only wearing boxers and a grey hooded sweatshirt. Shizuo had to stop himself from becoming flustered. Izaya's eyes were full of concern, that was something that Shizuo had slowly been getting used to and each day he found himself liking those little snippets of feeling that the flea was showing him. It had been getting harder and harder each day to keep it from Izaya and today was the breaking point.

Shizuo pulled Izaya into a firm hug. His face in Izaya's soft locks, breathing in his scent. Izaya slowly wrapped his arms around Shizuo's back, unsure of what had come over Shizuo. This was the first time since the day in the basement, that Shizuo had touched him affectionately.

"I'm sorry, Izaya. I know I should be giving you more time but I just can't help myself." Shizuo said into Izaya's hair. He pulled away and rested a hand on Izaya's pale, cold cheek.

Izaya felt the warmth from Shizuo's body flow into him and smiled slightly but with confusion in his eyes. Shizuo smiled softly.

"I thought I could wait until you gave me a sign but I'm really shit at noticing things. It's only been a mouth since…well, you know and I wanted to give you extra time to sort out your feelings for me. To see if you could…erm.." Shizuo blushed. "…Love me too."

If Izaya still had a heart that could beat he knew it would be jumping out his chest right now. Izaya couldn't believe what he was seeing. Shizuo blushing so innocently and biting his lip, saying that he loved him. Izaya didn't know what to do or say.

"It's fine." Shizuo said. "You don't need to answer me straight away." Izaya blinked. He had heard this somewhere before. "I just want you to come to me if you need anything."

If Izaya could still blush he had no doubt that his cheeks would be dusted pink. This was the same speech that Shizuo had given him in the future. The hand on his cheek, everything. This Shizuo…could it be that His Shizuo was right in front of him the whole time and he couldn't see it because he'd locked himself away? Hidden himself in the grief of losing his lover but at the same time pushing him away.

Izaya raised his own hand to cover Shizuo's. "If I told you that I only wanted you for blood and sex would you be alright with that." Izaya asked in a distant voice.

Shizuo bit his lip. An exact mirror of his future self. "No. I'm not alright with it…but it's a start." A look of absolute determination crossed his eyes. "I'll make you fall in love with me, Izaya. However long it takes, I'll wait."

Izaya closed his eyes and filled his lungs with useless oxygen. "That was a hypothetical question, Shizu-chan. You don't have to wait."

Shizuo blinked in shock. His face turning red. "Izaya…?"

Izaya opened his eyes and stared into molten pools of gold. "I'm in love with you, Shizu-chan. I'm sorry it took me so long to figure it out."

Shizuo quickly pulled Izaya into a strong hug again. A little happy laugh fell from his lips and Izaya could smell salt. "Is Shizu-chan crying?"

Shizuo just gripped him tighter. If Izaya wasn't a vampire he suspected that his would have cracked a few ribs. "Shut up, damn flea. I'm just happy."

Izaya pulled away, Shizuo glazing down at him in confusion before the smaller man connected their lips in a gentle caress. Izaya kept it sweet and short, the most perfect first kiss. As he pulled away he noticed that Shizuo's eyes were closed softly and pink dusted his cheeks. Izaya felt his fangs throb again.

"Shizu-chan. I want to bite you." Izaya whispered the words, his eyes blazing red.

Shizuo smirked down at him and rolled his eyes. "Way to kill the mood." He pulled his shirt collar to the side and leant his neck to the other.

Izaya eyes widened. It was always the inside of the elbow, somewhere that nobody could see. Izaya gulped as he watched the blood flow through the vein, he could hear it moving. "Are you sure?" Izaya asked, his hands already reaching out.

Shizuo took his hand and led him to the sofa, sitting down and pulling Izaya into his lap. He took off his bowtie and unbuttoned his shirt. Shizuo raised a hand to Izaya's face and ran his thumb over Izaya lips. "I'm sure." He said.

Izaya needed need to be told again. He leaned down, pressing his body into Shizuo's. One hand entwined in Shizuo's hair whist the other gripped his arm. He could feel every inch of Shizuo pulse under him in anticipation. Izaya lowered his head and lightly licked the skin, teasingly. Shizuo groaned underneath him. This was certainly different form the arm. Izaya's fangs elongated, he lined himself up, getting comfortable again before biting down on Shizuo's neck. He retracted his teeth and let the blood flow freely into his mouth, sucking gently.

Shizuo shifted under his and Izaya suddenly felt something hard pressing into him. He moaned around Shizuo's neck and gulped as the sweet taste of Shizuo ran down his throat. It was hot and sugary just like the treats that Shizuo ate. Izaya couldn't imagine drinking from anyone else. Shizuo was just…delectable.

Izaya could feel his body warming up, his cheeks becoming red as the blood worked into his system. He rocked his hips unconsciously. Shizuo groaned again as his clothed erection was rubbed; his hands went to Izaya's hips to steady him as the raven took more of his blood. Shizuo could feel himself becoming lightheaded as Izaya took another gulp but didn't get the chance to complain because in that moment Izaya sealed the wound with his saliva and pulled away.

"Thank you for the meal." Izaya said with his trademark smirk in place. He pressed himself into Shizuo again with a grin. A moan slipped from the blonde. "You seemed to have enjoyed that, ne?"

"Izaya-kuuunnn." Shizuo drawled. "Don't tease me."

All the doubts of the past few weeks had been forced out of Izaya's mind. All he could see was the man infront of him. As if seeing him for the first time but knowing him his whole life.

It had been hate at first sight…but had that only happened because they were both so young. If they had first met when they were comfortable with their sexuality, would it have been different? Izaya couldn't find it in him to care. He had Shizuo now so what was the point in wondering.

"Come on, lets take a shower." Shizuo said as his fingers trailed lightly up Izaya's sides. Said raven smiled coyly.

"Oh, the shower? How kinky of Shizu-chan."

Shizuo laughed and shook his head. He stood up, the raven in his arms. Izaya instinctively wrapped his legs around Shizuo's waist and his arms went to his shoulders. Shizuo walked them into the bathroom, switching on the light and putting Izaya down. Shizuo turned on the shower and started to strip his bartender uniform.

Izaya licked his lips as the blonde's broad chest was suddenly visible, His muscle's rippling. Shizuo looked down at Izaya and grabbed the edge of his sweatshirt, pulling it above the ravens head, Izaya raised his arms and he was soon left bare too.

Shizuo pulled him closer and started to kiss his neck and collar bone, running his hands all over Izaya's smooth, unblemished body. There wasn't a mark on him that indicated his time in the basement.

Izaya's fingers pulled Shizuo's bleached hair and made the blonde kiss him full on the lips. It was so much different than their earlier kiss. This kiss was full of longing and lust. Their tongues battled against each other, tasting every inch that they could get to. Izaya pulled lightly on Shizuo's hair. He felt the blood that he had taken for Shizuo, flush to his cheeks and somewhere else.

Izaya's deft fingers started to unbuckle Shizuo's belt. Shizuo pulled away for the kiss, breathing heavily. He pulled off his trousers, along with his boxers and did the same to Izaya. He then pulled the raven into the heat of the shower.

"Do you think we're moving too fast?" Shizuo asked him.

Izaya smirked up at him. "I think it's a little too late for that."

The hot water poured down over their heads and naked bodies as they kissed, the hot water causing Izaya's body to balance at a somewhat human temperature. Izaya was reminded of his time in a shower not too long ago and he couldn't help but smirk into the kiss as he was lifted off his feet and pressed into the tiled wall.

Shizuo nipped at his neck with sharp bites. If Izaya was human he was sure the skin would be broken. Izaya wrapped his legs around Shizuo's waist and started to press down on the blonde, moving back and forth teasingly. Shizuo groaned and started to attack Izaya's mouth with open sloppy kisses that bit at his lips and left the raven's head fuzzy.

He wanted more of Shizuo, he wanted to consume the blonde and monopolise him. Izaya felt his fangs start to throb again. He wanted to bite Shizuo and make him his forever. Izaya pulled away and moaned out loud. He couldn't do that, not yet anyway. He wanted Shizuo to want to be changed. He wanted him to need that.

"what did I say about teasing, Flea?" The blonde whispered as his hips jerk against the smaller mans. Izaya grinned as his old nickname came out.

"I don't know, Shizu-chan. You're taking it so slowly that I forget." Izaya smirked back.

Shizuo raised an eye brow and reached a hand between the two of them, suddenly wrapped his warm soft hand around Izaya and giving him a harsh pump. Izaya through the head back and groaned.

"Ung, so mean, Shizu-chan." He breathed out.

Shizuo grinned and started to pump the raven in a mismatched rhythm, which had Izaya groaning and panting the others name.

"Shizu-ahh. Ohhh, please….stop teasing." Izaya moaned out as Shizuo's thump rubbed over his slit. Izaya had started to thrust against the hand that was wrapped around him, bouncing in the blonde's hold.

Shizuo could feel his heart pumping against his chest as he glazed down at Izaya, his hair covering his lidded eyes. Shizuo could see a slip of fangs past his ruby red lips as the raven moaned out his name. Izaya had never looked so alluring, so beautiful.

Shizuo couldn't take it anymore. He took his hand away for Izaya's pulsing cock and pulled izya closer to his so that his chest was flushed against his own. His other hand found its way down to Izaya's hole which was slick with water. He slowly pushed a finger in to the knuckled and started to thrust gently.

Izaya's back arched and another high pitched moan left his mouth. "Shi-zu…nngghh. More." Then raven demanded lewdly.

Shizuo was more than happy to oblige. Another finger followed the first and then another, till Izaya was panting against his neck and shivering in pleasure.

Shizuo was rock hard by now. He bit his lip to keep in his frustration but he needed Izaya…now.

Shizuo withdrew his fingers, Izaya moaning in annoyance and loss, till they were replaced by something much bigger and hotter.

Shizuo slowly entered the tight heat, slipping past the muscles that gripped and clung to him. Izaya could feel Shizuo pulsing inside him as the blonde sheathed himself with deliberate slowness. Izaya's fingers gripped Shizuo's wet locks as he moaned into the other ear.

He felt so full, he could hardly take it. It had been so long since he had been touch in this way that his whole body felt like it was on fire. He hadn't felt this warm since he had been human and the first time that Shizuo had touched him.

"Ugh, Izaya…relax." The blonde said gently as he rubbed a pattern into the raven's back. Izaya did as he was asked and before he knew it the two of them were moving against each other in a slow dance.

Izaya's hips rolled in time with Shizuo's hands as they moved him up and down his length. Izaya's eyes were locked on the blondes, staring into each other as they moved. Love and lust and a myriad of feeling were reflected back at each other.

This was so much different that his time with the older Shizuo. It was so much better. This wasn't just sex and Izaya wasn't doing it for solely selfish reasons. He loved Shizuo and Shizuo loved him back. There was no hesitation, no worries, no doubts. Izaya was exactly where he wanted to be and he couldn't even think of leaving the blonde.

"Ugghh….I love…love you." Izaya moaned sweetly as he bounced against Shizuo, their rhythm getting faster.

Shizuo smiled happily and drew Izaya into a kiss as he thrust deeply into the lithe male. Izaya screamed silently and came between their bodies, the white substance being washed away by the warm water. Shizuo groaned as Izaya tightened around him and with a final thrust he came into the shuddering heat.

Shizuo hugged Izaya to his body and leant against the wall, his head tucked into Izaya's neck as he tried to sort out his breathing.

"I love you Izaya. More than anything or anyone."

Izaya ran a hand through Shizuo's hair, pushing it out of his eyes. "You better because you aren't getting away now, Shizu-chan." Izaya licked over the bite mark that he had given Shizuo earlier. The blonde shivered slightly. "I've claimed you now. You're mine."

^ There will be an epilogue for this story so watch out for it. Thank you all for reading this chapter. I hope it was to everyone satisfaction. I gave you angst and then fluff. Aren't I nice? :)

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