Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed! Sorry for the delay in this chapter. School is insane, and I just hadn't found any time to sit down and actually write.

For a third time, I apologize for any typos and/or OOC-ness. Typo's tend to slip by me.

Disclaimer: I do not own MOON CHILD, nor do I own Gackt or HYDE. I am just a lowly fan. I also do not own any of the songs I may use in this fic. Understood? Good. Then don't sue me.

...bolditalics... Song lyrics

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WARNING: This story contains graphic homosexual content. If you are uncomfortable with this, please leave immediately. Flames concerning the presence of slash content in this fic are not appreciated. Thank you.

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Chapter 3: Shining Over You

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Back at their apartment, Sho flipped through the money he and Kei had acquired. His upper arm was wrapped with gauze, and a little blood had soaked through the white padding. Taking each bill out of the tin box and counting to himself, Sho frowned.

"Damn it," Sho mumbled, closing the lid on top of the box. "Less than we expected..."

"Less what?" came Kei's voice. He was lounging on a sofa on the other side of the room, a cigarette dangling from his lips.

"Money," Sho replied, searching his pockets for a cigarette for himself. "What else?"

Kei shrugged and exhaled a thin wisp of smoke. "By how much?"

Sho lighted a cigarette he had just found in his pocket. Taking a deep drag on it, he responded, "A couple hundred. We can recover it next time."

"I see," Kei sighed as he rose, approaching Sho. "How's your arm?" Kei poked Sho's injured shoulder, and Sho winced.

You were the love

I've always dreamed of

But now I know

I walked away too soon

"Don't touch it!" Sho scolded, rubbing his arm.

Kei laughed and placed a kiss on Sho's lips. "All right, all right. I'll stop."

Smiling, Sho leaned forward. "But don't stop this." Then, Sho enthralled Kei with a passionate kiss that sent shivers down both men's spines. Sho's fingers moved to Kei's sleeveless shirt, then to his bare shoulders. He slid his hands over the tips on the angel wings tattooed on Kei's back gently. Inhaling slowly through his nose, Kei wrapped his arms around Sho's neck, toying with the younger man's long braids until his fingers became entwined in Sho's hair. When the men pulled apart for breath, Kei laughed lightly and leaned forward against Sho's chest, resting his head on the man's shoulder. He tugged at Sho's hair, his fingers wrapped in the silky strands.

"I think I'm stuck," he laughed. Kei fingers were tangled in Sho's braids. Sho winced as Kei tried to pull his hands free; the vampire was pulling his hair!

Now matter how

Far away you are

I'll be there

High above the moon

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Five minutes later, Sho was sitting cross-legged on the floor, silently fuming as Kei tried to remove his hand from Sho's head. Kei sat in a chair behind him, slowly trying to get his fingers (as well as the numerous number of rings on his fingers) untangled from Sho's hair.

"I-itai!" Sho gasped as numerous hairs were pulled from his scalp.

Kei winced. "I'm sorry, Sho..."

"Damn it!" Sho glared. "Next time we're making out, either take your damn rings off or keep your hands away from my hair!"

Flinching apologetically, Kei silently continued to free his fingers, wincing every time Sho hissed in pain.

Shining over you

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The next morning, Toshi was walking down the corridor to Sho and Kei's apartment. Stopping at their front door, he searched his pockets for the spare key. Pulling a small, copper key from his back pocket and slipping the key in the lock, he turned the doorknob and stepped inside.

"Holy shit..." Toshi mumbled as he looked around the room. Clothes were everywhere: on the floor, the sofa, the lamp... Toshi took a few steps forward, and was shocked at what else he saw.

I'll send you infinite love,

so much it spills over you.

Sho and Kei were lying in bed, completely naked (but covered up by bed sheets, much to Toshi's relief), snuggling close to each other. They were sleeping soundly.

Eyes wide, Toshi spun on his heels, turning swiftly out of the room. As he closed the door behind him, he mumbled to himself, "Okay, now I really don't want to know what they were doing..." Shaking his head, he walked away.

I hope my quaint love won't be extinguished

through the years, wet by the rain

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That night, Kei and Sho joined Toshi at a local bar. Sitting down on wooden stools, they ordered their drinks: vodka all around. They talked and laughed while getting quite drunk, and all was good, until...

"Hey, guys?" Toshi inquired, his voice slightly slurred. "This morning, I kind of went to your apartment and I saw something that I'd rather erase from my mind."

Sho nearly choked on his vodka. "You... you what?!"

"That was a joke," Kei said calmly.

Sho blinked in surprise, and Toshi stared.

"A woman followed Sho and me home," Kei continued, circling the rim of his class with his index finger. We were planning on giving her a little... scare." he paused. "We didn't expect you to walk in." Kei took another sip of his drink and glanced at Sho. The younger man had a look of relief plastered on his face.

Toshi shook his head. "Could of fooled me..."

Sho nodded and gulped down what was left of his drink, chuckling slightly. "We're pretty good, ne?"

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How far has it been carried away since then?

Kei sighed as he shut the door to the apartment quietly. He was tired... so tired... and Toshi was onto his and Sho's little relationship.

As he walked into his bedroom, he stopped short at seeing Sho sitting on the bed, legs crossed, his shirt draped open, and lust glittering in his eyes.

Kei sighed. "Not tonight Sho..." he rubbed the back of his neck as he slowly walked into his bathroom, bending over the sink and splashing cool water onto his face.

Sho blinked. "What?"

"Not tonight," Kei repeated, his voice slightly muffled as he dried his face with a towel.

Sho scowled, taking off his shirt and retreating into the warm confinement of the bed sheets.

As Kei discarded his own shirt and pants, he glanced at Sho out of the corner of his eye. The blue-eyed Japanese was sulking, as he expected. The vampire sighed and slipped into bed beside Sho. Slipping deeper into clean white fabric, Kei turned his back to Sho and edged over to his own side of the bed. All he wanted was for the dark abyss of sleep to claim him...

I'm praying everyday,

because I will never again see with these eyes...

"Kei, what's wrong?" Sho asked uncertainly. "Are you angry with me?"

Without opening his eyes, he answered absently, "No, Sho. I'm not angry."

"Then what's wrong?"

Kei sighed in frustration and sat upright. Turning cold brown eyes to Sho, he spoke softly, "Don't get too attached to me, Sho."

Sho expression faltered and confusion etched his features. "W-what?"

"I'm a vampire," Kei said in all seriousness. "A monster. I'll live forever, but you—"

"Don't give me that bullshit again!" Sho snapped, slipping from the bed and standing beside it, looking down at Kei. "I love you, Kei! I don't care that you're a vampire!"

"You don't get it, do you?" Kei snapped back, his voice rising. "I will live forever, never aging a day. I watch you get older as every day passes. Eventually, one of us is going to get hurt if we keep playing this love-game!—"

"Then make me like you!" Sho yelled, his voice straining as tears threatened to fall.

...a tomorrow I believed the four seasons

would be forever vibrant in.

Kei felt his breath hitch, and for a short moment, he was at a loss for words. Bitter anger built up inside of him, and his voice grew harsh, quiet... cold. "How could you even ask me to do such a thing?"

Sho's body trembled slightly and tears began to make thin streaks down his cheeks. "I... I'm sorry..."

Walking a few steps over to the window, Sho looked down upon the streets of Mallepa, lit up by the lanterns and bonfires of the street-dwellers. He laughed bitterly, "I guess this is what they call a 'lovers' quarrel'." He rested his head against the cool glass.

I play glory rain down upon you...

On the other side of the room, Kei exhaled deeply and closed his eyes, letting his anger wash away. He sat gingerly on the bed, placing his head in his hands.

Kei barely noticed when Sho sat down beside him. He lifted his head, facing the man he loved and was about to reply when soft lips met his. It was a gentle kiss, and as Kei returned it slowly, a tear slid down his cheek.

Goodbye

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Woohoo! Chapter 3! The lyrics used are from HYDE's "Shining Over You". And of course, they're translated. I will get chapter 4 up eventually... But y'all have to review first!