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A/N: Gomen for the delayed update I just finished school the other day but now I'm free to write. However, this is the last chapter of this story. That's right. This is -the end-. I do have a sequel in mind but I'm not sure whether or not I should write it. Well anyways... I hope you guys have enjoyed this story as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Ja ne. n_n

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Blood Lust Or Love?

Chapter 10: Will He Stay Or Will He Go?

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(Kai's POV)

I kicked a stone into the pond out back. Sighing as I watched the ripples expand I stared into the pond, no reflection to look back at me, I turned around and looked up at Rei's window which still had a light on. I knew I should leave him to his thoughts, after all what he saw must have been a big shock. I never wanted him to find out about us like that. The plan was to tell him gradually. After he grew fond of us again. And now he was up in his room, getting ready to leave us.

A rustle made me turn back towards the pond and I spotted Max and Tyson sweeping across the field out back. Well... at least they had each other. Wait. What was I saying? I couldn't just let Rei go just like that. Could I...? A low growl escaped my throat and I floated up to outside Rei's window. I peered through the corner, watching as he stared into space. I saw his bag already packed, but the look on his face confused me. He looked perplexed. I thought for sure he'd be pacing, anxious to leave.

A glimmer of hope swelled in my chest, and that drove me to at least try talking to my ex-teammate. I couldn't let him go without a fight. After all I never did admit defeat easily. I closed my eyes and concentrated before disappearing into the night.

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(Rei's POV)

I had been thinking about the past week's events, playing them over and over in my head. Things just didn't seem to add up. It was still hard to believe Kai and Tyson (and now Max) were vampires, but everything about it fit. The not eating, the disappearing in the daytime, the lack of mirrors... just everything. I still couldn't believe I had been so blind, but something still nagged at me. Preventing me from being terribly mad at them. Yet when I thought about Max anger did well up inside me and I wanted to get away. Still...

Suddenly a cold mist seemed to fill my room, snapping me out of my thoughts and soon enough they pulled together and formed a solid figure. I gasped and pushed against the back of the bed in fright as deep, dark eyes stared back at me. Materializing out of no where.

"KAI?!" I gasped.

He nodded, not making any move towards me. Whether it was for my benefit or his I wasn't sure. Though knowing he wasn't coming anywhere near me was a comfort I still couldn't hold back the sudden jolt of anger I felt.

"What do -you- want?" I spat, staring daggers at him.

"I wanted to talk to you?" he said calmly, his stance remaining strong and confidant.

"What? So you can bewitch me and turn me into something evil like you?" I growled.

I watched as the comment didn't even phase him. His eyes just remained the same deep brooding presence that stared at me. It was like he felt he deserved it. But if he felt that, that would mean he could feel emotion. But if he could feel emotion didn't that mean that...

Before I could finish my thought Kai had appeared next to me on the bed, looming over me. His dark eyes penetrating into me. He held my gaze growing closer and closer. I could feel the heat rise in my body as he came nearer, and my spine tingle as he spoke.

"Do you really think we're evil Rei?" he asked never once looking away from my eyes.

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(Kai's POV)

I watched as his eyes calculated my question. He held my gaze steady until he spoke, and let it drop to his lap. I could feel him begin to tremble lightly next to me.

"I-I don't know..." he answered honestly.

Somehow that answer didn't surprise me. I couldn't really blame him for being confused. I reached out and brushed my hand gently down his cheek, lifting his chin so his golden eyes met mine. I could tell he was surprised by my touch, but that didn't phase me as I was determined to get what I wanted.

"We didn't mean to deceive you and Max, Rei. We just wanted to show you that we were still the same even though our lives were different."

He pulled away from my touch not looking at me. He sat up, and turned from me. His feet dangling from the bed. He seemed to be growing nervous about something he was thinking as I could hear his heart beating faster. Then finally he turned back to me, his eyes shimmering.

"Why me though?"

I was taken aback by his unexpected question. I had thought I had prepared myself for all the questions and accusations he would make. But I guess I forgot some. I sat up a bit, and looked at him dead in the eye. I knew the answer, but I wasn't sure I could say it. If I wanted him to stay I knew I would have to take the chance though.

"Because I love you."

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(Rei's POV)

Did he just say what I thought he said? It couldn't have been? Could it? Did he really just say he loved me? Yes he did. But should I believe him? His eyes -do- look honest. He did sound sincere too. Oh my god he said he loved me. He loves me. Kai loves me. Kai... loves... me...

I must have been staring in disbelief for longer than I thought because when I came back to reality he was staring at me with a look I hadn't seen before. One that was embarrassed and uncomfortable. And it didn't disappear when I finally blinked, letting him know I was back in reality again.

Before I knew it I had moved back onto the bed, and stretched out onto it next to him. I pulled my hair aside, leaving my neck exposed and looked up at him.

"Alright. I'll stay."

This time it was his turn to stare at me in disbelief he blinked at me, his jaw dropping. If the subject hadn't been so serious I might have laughed at the stunned look on his face.

"You-You'll stay? Really?" he asked.

"Hai."

For once in what seemed like forever, Kai smiled. He leaned in over me and I could feel him breathing on my neck. I closed my eyes waiting for the piercing feeling, but when none came I opened them to find him staring down at me.

"You're not just doing this because of me are you?"

"Ne. I'm doing it for love."

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FIN.