Chapter Twenty-Nine – Fledgling

"Kaname?" Yuuki questioned as the tall brunette approached Mai's door. He barely acknowledged her as he threw the door open and stepped inside. He was a blur as he used his powers to appear at the side of the bed and peel Mai away from the human beneath her. "What are you doing?" Yuuki demanded as he held Mai back with one hand and checked Naru's pulse with the other.

"Later. For now, take Mai." He ordered, barely looking as he tossed the girl back into Yuuki, who had followed Kaname to the foot of the bed. Yuuki was bewildered as she restrained Mai, who was less than pleased to have been separated from her food source. Without another word Kaname gathered Naru into his arms and turned to leave.

"Wait! Where are you going?" Yuuki demanded, getting no answer as the door closed. In the hall Zero eyed Kaname suspiciously as the pureblood carried Naru further up the stairs. Just what is he planning? Don't tell me! Zero realised, taking a few urgent steps to catch Kaname's arm, but before he could reach the pureblood he felt a vicelike grip on his own upper arm.

"Kain?" Zero murmured in surprise, the redhead shaking his head. It was impossible for the Night Class to go against Kaname. Even Zero had found it difficult before. There was something about purebloods that just controlled everyone around them. Kain isn't going to let me go though…Zero thought, shifting his gaze back to Kaname's retreating form.

Kaname looked down at the human in his arms. He was far lighter than he appeared, though with his strength most things were light. He's fading fast…The pureblood thought as he hurried up to his room, the door already open as he stepped inside and kicked it shut. He'd been surprised when Naru had come to see him, and even more surprised by his request.

"Kazuya…" Kaname called as he settled Naru on the bed. The human didn't stir at first, but Kaname knew he was still holding on. He could hear him on some level. There was a certain hum of recognition emanating from the human. "Naru! I need your answer…Are you sure?" The brunette questioned as he climbed onto the boy, watching his eyelids twitch. Kaname closed his eyes as he leaned down and pressed his forehead against Naru's, taking a slow breath as he touched their minds.

There was a series of disconnected images. His first meeting with Mai. The way the sun reflected off her hair in the dusty school house. The surprise in her glimmering and worried hazel eyes. A new image. Mai at the office. Scowling at him as he called for tea. The way she let out a small huff when he didn't thank her. The flush on her cheeks when he did. The taste of the tea. Bitter and hot. Not a trace of sugar or milk. Just the right brew. The warmth he felt when she smiled. The pain he felt when she'd told him she hated him. The passion he felt as he'd pinned her to the bed and enjoyed the flush of her cheeks. Their first kiss. Their last kiss. The anguish he felt as he watched her helplessly on the roof. His rage at finding his brother's killer. The weakness he felt as he used his power and felt his life force slip away. The pain in his chest after he used his powers. Every single time his powers overwhelmed him. His human body couldn't control them.

"Very well…" Kaname conceded. He caressed Naru's cold cheek with one hand as he leaned down to his throat, making use of the wounds Mai had left as he slipped his fangs into the human's neck. Despite his weakened state Kaname felt the boy gasp beneath him. The venom from Kaname's fangs would be much more painful than Mai's bite. It didn't take long for Naru to awaken from his unconscious state with a cry of pain. "Drink." Kaname urged as he bit then inside of his own mouth. He swallowed Naru's cries as he sealed the boy's lips with his own.

At first Naru struggled, almost choking on the hot blood that poured down his throat. Kaname had made sure to bite deep, knowing Naru would need a lot of blood for the transformation to work. It didn't take long for the teen to settle, his arms gaining strength as he reached up to grip the back of Kaname's shirt, bunching the material on his shoulder blades. Kaname pulled back after a while to examine the pale teen beneath him. He was breathless and weak, but the exchange was complete.

"I hope you won't regret this." Kaname murmured as he looked down into Naru's hazy eyes, his pale cheeks now slightly flushed. The pureblood raised an eyebrow as he noted the ebony haired teen's arousal, though it was only natural. Naru shivered as the pureblood trailed his long fingers down his cheek, leaning in once more to capture his lips.

Naru moaned into Kaname's mouth as the older vampire kissed him with a new passion, blood still trickling down his hungry throat. Right then Naru didn't care that Kaname was male, or that he didn't have any romantic feelings for him at all. The fresh blood was spurring him on, and he wanted more. Kaname almost chuckled as Naru pulled back.

"You haven't fully turned yet Kazuya, you have no teeth to bite me." Kaname laughed, pinning Naru beneath him as he leaned down to his already abused throat. "I, on the other hand…" He trailed off, feeling Naru's shiver of anticipation as Kaname trailed his tongue up and down his pale throat. He finally settled on a fresh spot, pressing his fangs against the skin teasingly before allowing them to slip down. Naru moaned loudly, pulling Kaname closer until their torsos were flush, only Kaname's shirt separating them since Naru's was already torn to shreds.

"Wait! I don't…" Naru objected, shaking his head to clear some of the fog as he felt Kaname's knee between his legs. He choked on a moan, throwing his head back into the pillows, which incidentally bore even more of his throat to Kaname. The pureblood didn't think it fair to tease though, and drew back accordingly. "Why…do I feel…" Naru panted, one arm rising to rest across his forehead.

"It's perfectly natural for us to feel this way…The sharing of blood is a very…personal experience." Kaname supplied, suppressing his own physical desires as he got to his feet. Naru didn't seem assured as he tried to push himself up, immediately finding himself on his back again. Kaname's hand was pressing firmly against his sore chest. "Rest." He ordered simply, his fledgling nodding obediently since he didn't have a choice. This wasn't something Kaname would often take advantage of. The power to control another vampire was deeply distasteful, but for now it would keep Naru safe. He caressed Naru's cheek affectionately, feeling a new sense of protectiveness over this child. In a manner of speaking Naru was now his own child. The first he had ever made.

He remained silent, simply watching his young charge as his blue eyes fluttered, long lashes grazing his cheeks as they finally closed. He was exhausted, and it was no surprise. He had almost died as a human, and now he was in the process of becoming a vampire. The change would be far faster with Naru than Mai and John, since Kaname had already given him his blood. This meant that, though Kaname would still have a huge influence over Naru's mind, he wouldn't have outright control. Not once Naru completed the transformation anyway. He would immediately jump to a stable and permanent Level C vampire.


"Kaname! What did you do?" Yuuki demanded as she threw the door open, breathless as she stood in the doorway. Kaname didn't need to speak. She had already guessed. She hurried into the bedroom, where Naru lay sleeping, the transformation now complete. She could feel the energy humming from his body, and it was no longer human. It was different to other vampires though. There was something powerful lurking beneath the surface. "Kaname…" She murmured as she took a step back.

"Kazuya came to see me earlier today…It was his request that he be turned." Kaname replied as he appeared behind Yuuki and steered her back into their shared living area. "That power you can sense is Kazuya's own unique ability. I'm not sure what it is myself, but his human body was never meant to withstand it. It was his opinion that a vampiric body would be able to wield this power more effectively, without the negative side effects, and I agreed." He continued, though this didn't stop Yuuki's fury. There were rules that should have been followed. Being a vampire is not a gift! Yuuki thought, thinking of Zero and the life he could have had.

"How could you do this?" Yuuki snapped, hating the fact that Kaname didn't look hurt or surprised by her outrage. If anything it made her feel angrier. "He had a life! People who love him!" She continued, pausing as she felt Kaname's hand rest on her head gently. He looked down at her with a warm gaze.

"And what of Mai?" He said, Yuuki stammering a little at that.

"It's unfortunate, but you know she would never have wanted this for Naru! She doesn't even want it for herself!" She retorted, knowing that Mai would be devastated once she found out. She knew what Kaname meant. Had Naru remained human his feelings for Mai would have held them both back. Naru would have aged and died alone, while Mai would have watched. If she'd even made it that far. Mai was too gentle to see through eternity alone.

"Their best chance is together…By my own calculations, on the physical toll Kazuya's powers take, he would have died after four more uses." Kaname stated, which gave Yuuki pause. She had seen how close to death Naru's powers could take him, but she'd never considered the effect was cumulative. Does it drain his life force directly? She wondered, thinking it a cruel price for a human to have to pay. "From what I understand the toll used to be less while his brother lived. It seems that they shared the power, each acting as a conduit for the other. However since Naru is now alone the use of his powers costs him a great deal of energy." The brunette continued. Yuuki still found it difficult to believe. Naru seemed absolutely fine. Strong, healthy, and energetic to an extent.

"I'd calculated it to be five times." Naru interrupted from the bedroom doorway, both purebloods surprised to find him on his feet. "Six if I held back a little." He added, tugging the remainder of the shirt from his shoulders and allowing it to fall to his feet. He took a deep breath, feeling lighter than he had in months. It wasn't that he'd felt ill, but now he could feel the power coursing through his veins naturally. It was like his blood had been thick before, struggling to fuel his body, but now it flowed like water. His chest was lighter. He could fill his lungs. The new energy he felt was incredible.

"How do you feel?" Yuuki asked hesitantly, her cheeks pink as she took in his bare torso. It wasn't that he was chiselled, but he was lightly toned and pleasing to the eye, his skin maintaining the pale glow it had had before. The wounds at his throat had healed for the most part, though the first marks Kaname had left would always remain. Naru clenched and unclenched his hands, watching the movement of his fingers.

"Fine…Better than fine." He added, though the realisation troubled him somewhat. He hadn't felt bad as a human, but comparing that to how he felt now he had to admit it was an improvement. He wasn't sure what that said about him. Had he always been meant for this?

"You look it." Kaname agreed, noting the subtle flush of Naru's cheeks at his approval. Kaname could sense Naru's power as it flowed easily through his body. It was no longer draining his life force. It was naturally flowing like water down a river. "Are you hungry?" Kaname asked as he approached the younger teen. Naru looked taken aback by the question. It wasn't something he'd thought about consciously. Kaname almost smiled as the teen backed into the doorframe in surprised at their closeness.

"I'm not sure." Naru answered honestly, feeling his heart quicken. He was quietly surprised he still had a heartbeat, though another part of him knew that if he so desired he could stop it at any time. He wasn't sure what was making him draw back from Kaname, but now he could feel the thin strip of the doorframe digging into his back uncomfortably.

"You must be…Come, drink." Kaname offered willingly as he loosened his black shirt collar. Naru felt an uncontrollable desire to obey, as if Kaname's words had been an order rather than an invitation. Without even thinking he was already leaning forwards as Kaname's taller body pressed against his, the brunette leaning down slightly to make it easier for Naru to reach his throat. "Don't think too much about it." Kaname instructed as Naru hesitated, unsure how to proceed.

At the realisation that he wanted to feed Naru's teeth naturally began to lengthen. It wasn't painful, though it did feel strange as they grew, brushing his lower lip as he opened his mouth. Kaname folded Naru in an encouraging embrace, pulling him closer. Unsure exactly where he was supposed to bite, Naru brushed the tips of his fangs along Kaname's pale skin, waiting for his subconscious to guide him. Kaname chuckled softly at the sensation, a small gasp brushing Naru's ear as he bit down. Naru could feel a slight heat in his eyes, and knew they must be a bright crimson as he drank. Kaname's blood was thick and heavy, like liquid silk. It tasted better than anything he'd ever tasted before, though he couldn't put an exact flavour to it. It was like a fine wine, but didn't taste like wine at all.

Naru slipped into his own world as he drank, still awake, but completely within himself. He barely registered the small sounds that fell from Kaname's lips, or the hand that wound its way into his hair, urging him closer. He closed his eyes as his mind wandered, somehow finding its way to Mai. He could sense her anguish. The terror she felt ran through him as he reached out. Her self-loathing was at an all-time high, and if Zero hadn't been in the room with her she would have tried to end it. That wasn't entirely true. She couldn't end it. Not until she found out what had happened to Naru. Zero couldn't tell her. He suspected, but he didn't know.

"Kazuya!" Kaname said, surprised as Naru's strength left his legs. He gently guided his fledgling to the floor, staring into hazy crimson eyes as he did so. Naru seemed to come back to himself, raising one hand to his forehead as the other supported his body on the floor.

"I need to see her." Naru murmured as he pushed himself up, only able to stand with Kaname's help. Yuuki looked uncertain as he leaned against the wall. He'd barely been born a few minutes ago, and it hadn't even been a full day since he'd seen Mai. It had taken a long time for Mai to regain control, and then the despair had come. She wasn't sure whether putting them together was a good idea or a bad one.

"Regain your strength first." Kaname advised as he took his hand away, watching the ebony haired boy catch himself on the wall. It didn't take him long to recover from his lapse. Kaname wasn't sure what had happen, but at some point it felt like Naru had left his body behind. Some form of astral projection? He wondered, though it wasn't his area of expertise.

"I'm fine." Naru said finally as he straightened up. Kaname nodded, stepping back to allow Naru to leave.

"Are you sure about this?" Yuuki asked, unsure who she was asking. It wasn't that she was worried about Naru, but it felt too soon to spring this on Mai. She was barely coping wondering if Naru had survived. How would she react to finding out he'd been turned?

"The sooner she knows the better." Kaname replied, thinking it unwise to leave Mai in suspense any longer than necessary. "I'm sure she would want to know as soon as possible." He added warmly, knowing that Mai's feelings were at the forefront of Yuuki's worry. It's true that Mai was delicate, however she had an underlying strength that would only grow as she accepted the things around her.


"What aren't you telling me?" Mai demanded as she grabbed Zero's arm tightly. He'd been avoiding talking about Naru since he'd entered. Mai couldn't even be sure that he was still alive. She remembered the feeling of his lips on hers, but she couldn't remember what had happened once she'd started to feed. Judging by the lack of blood she knew that he was still in one piece, though whether he was alive or not Zero wouldn't say.

"I-I really can't say…It's just intuition." Zero replied, avoiding her gaze as he tried to tug his arm free. "Look, it'll do no good for me to tell you what I think. I might be wrong." He added, which gave Mai some pause. It did seem slightly unfair to press Zero for details that he didn't have. She released his arm reluctantly, staring at the door to her room almost resentfully. It had been hours, and no one had said a thing.

"Is he alive or not?" She wondered aloud in a small voice. A question she knew Zero couldn't answer. All he could say was that Naru had been alive the last time he'd seen him. Mai shuddered as she looked down at her once white top. Naru's blood had left a dark stain on the fabric. What will I do if he's dead? She wondered, not even wanting to entertain the idea. Surely someone would have been to tell her if he'd…

"Maybe you should shower." Zero suggested gently as he noticed the direction of her gaze. He laid a hand on her shoulder and gently guided her towards the bathroom. He didn't tell her, but she still had a little blood at the corner of her mouth, and some strands of hair had been stained red at the tips. Mai stepped into the bathroom, feeling her chest tighten as the door closed behind her. Her hands were shaking as she ran the water, hot tears pouring down her cheeks as she climbed into the tub. She sat shivering as she started the bath, deciding to soak on hot water.

Naru had been so weak in her grasp. She could have snapped him like a twig. She remembered slowly, the feeling of him writhing beneath her. Part of her had revelled in that helplessness. She had delighted in his pain, and his pleasure. His taste had been rich. Better than anything she'd tasted before. She shuddered as she slipped beneath the water. She opened her eyes, staring up at the glittering surface. Naru…Is he…She wondered, unable to bear the thought of never seeing his face again. She remembered his eyes, and the warmth they'd held.

"Mai!" A voice cried, muffled by the water. Her eyes widened as an arm broke the surface of the water, though thankfully she didn't breathe in. A hand grabbed her shoulder and heaved her up, a gasping cough breaking free as she broke the surface. "Mai!" The voice cried again, worried blue eyes meeting her own surprised hazel orbs. She couldn't speak as she stared into his eyes. He had one hand wound in her dripping locks as the other rested on her quivering spine. The sleeve of his black shirt was soaked from where he'd reached into the water for her, though the rest of his clothes were dry.

"N-Naru…" Mai stammered, unsure how he could be there kneeling beside her as if nothing had happened. She shook her head before looking at him again, reaching up to grip the hand in her hair. He gave her one of his rare warm looks as he squeezed back, confirming that he was real. "Naru!" She cried, leaning over until she could wrap her arms around his shoulders. He stiffened a little at first, surprised by her sudden movement, but he slowly lowered his arms to wrap around her. At first she was happy just to be in his arms, bracing herself as he lifted her out of the tub and carried her towards the door.

"Here." He said gently as he lowered her to her feet and wrapped the white fluffy towel around her smaller form. It was then, as he leaned a little closer, that she felt it. He braced himself as she drew back and stared at him with wide eyes, a look of horror slowly crossing her features.

"You…" She trailed off, unable to finish the thought as she ended up on the tiled floor, her knees aching from the impact. Naru crouched down with her, remaining silent as he allowed her to examine him. His scent was different. He no longer smelled like a food source. His skin was cooler to her touch than it had been before. His eyes seemed to be an even deeper shade of blue. He had a new beauty that he'd lacked before. "What have you done?" She asked, almost flinching as he reached out and touched her covered shoulder.

"Mai, listen." He said carefully, unsure how to ease her concern. On reflection he probably should have planned this meeting better. "It's not your fault…in fact this has been on the cards for a while now." He began, wanting to clear her conscience as quickly as possible. Mai looked at him incredulously, her fist barely hurting him as she thumped his shoulders. He allowed her to let her anger out. He grimaced slightly, but it was more from Mai's feelings than from the actual pain of the impacts.

"On the cards? You idiot! How could you choose this? How could you willingly go along with it?" She demanded, unable to put her feelings into words. She hated what she had become, and that she'd played any part in his change. She couldn't stand the thought of him suffering the way she did. He took her hands firmly and held them to his chest.

"I was already dying…Mai." He confessed simply, Mai's eyes widening at his words. She couldn't process the thought properly. Dying? He wasn't dying…She thought, though she knew he wasn't lying. Her intuition would have told her. "You know my powers drained my body. I've almost died a few times now…" He trailed off, which Mai knew was true. Technically, he had died the last time.

"So you're telling me this was your plan from the start?" She demanded, Naru's gaze remaining soft as he released her small hands.

"No…If you hadn't…I couldn't leave you." He confessed, averting his eyes as his cheeks flushed. Mai bit her lip, unsure what to say. So he would never have turned if I had remained human…He would have died young, but he would have been human…"When you turned I started to think about things more seriously…Where did I fall in all this? What did I want? And when I started thinking I realised that this was the right choice…I could never handle my powers before. They were slowly burning me from the inside out. Every time I used them was agony. They were slowly using me up…It's different now." He added, and Mai could sense it too. She hadn't been able to feel his powers before, but she had seen their effect first hand. Now she could sense his powers, and Naru was right. The power was a quiet hum that felt in tune with Naru's body, rather than fighting against him or draining him.

"I can sense it…but still…" Mai trailed off, unsure she could continue. That Naru had turned may have changed things for him, but still she didn't think she could. Even with Naru right here I can't…Mai thought, feeling a wave of disgust run through her at the thought of spending eternity like this, living by feeding on human beings, draining them to death.

"Try." Naru said simply, his tone leaving Mai unsure whether it was an order or a plea. His expression was unreadable as she looked up at him. "You can learn to control your urges. We can live on pills and blood packs…Or you can live on me." He offered, smirking as her cheeks flushed. Mai didn't know what to say to that. Naru regained his seriousness when she didn't retort. He simply reached out and laid a hand on her head.

"I just…I don't want to be like this!" Mai cried, gripping Naru's shirt as he pulled her into his arms and stroked her hair. It was strange. As she cried into Naru's chest she could almost sense his own pain. He wasn't hurt by his own change, but by her reaction to her own. He didn't want to see her suffer, but he didn't want to see her die either.

"Mai." Naru murmured, pulling back a little so that she would look up. As she raised her red rimmed eyes to his he wasted no time in leaning forward to claim her lips. She stilled as his lips pressed against hers. There was no blood this time. Just his warmth and the feeling of his skin on hers. He raised a hand to caress her cheek, pulling her closer as he laced his fingers in her honey locks.

"Naru!" Mai exclaimed as the older boy eased their bodies down to the tiled floor, his lips moving to caress her innocent throat as he stroked her hip over the white towel. Mai bit her bottom lip, holding back a moan as Naru's teeth nipped her throat lightly. Before she knew it she was on her back with Naru holding himself above her. He hesitated a moment, his eyes brightening to crimson as he stared down at her. When she didn't push him away Naru leaned down and nuzzled her bare shoulder.

Mai closed her eyes as Naru's body lowered to rest against hers, though he kept most of his weight balanced on his knees and arms. His forearms came to rest on either side of her body, his fingers lacing in her wet hair to caress her scalp as he continued to pressed butterfly kisses along her delicate shoulder to the crook of her neck. She tilted her head subconsciously, giving him better access to the area. He almost growled as his lips traced the bite that had been left behind from her transformation. It caused him a lot of displeasure to know that someone else had claimed her. Mai gasped as she felt Naru's fangs, the sharp tips gliding across her skin until they rested against the ugly scar on her neck.

She cried his name as he broke the skin, her hands reaching up to grip his toned shoulders, though whether it was to pull him closer or push him away she didn't know. She felt heat pool in her core as a pleasurable haze settled over her. It was a different heat to the one she'd felt with Zero, perhaps because now she didn't need to feed. Maybe it's just Naru…She thought as the teen shifted his fangs slightly, sending a fresh wave through her. It was a strange pain, but one that she wanted more of as Naru's arms shifted closer, holding her securely.

"Don't you want to taste me?" He purred in her ear as he pulled back from her throat, his tongue running lazily over the puncture wounds on her neck. He felt her shiver at the sensation and traced his tongue across her skin again. "You can't hurt me now." He added soothingly, though he knew that wasn't her only hesitation. He pulled back further to see her face, and immediately wanted to devour her even more. Her cheeks had a pink glow, which was almost matched by her lips. Her eyes were still a bright shade of hazel, though a little crimson had just started to creep in around the outer edge of her irises.

"Naru…" She objected as she pressed her small hands to his shoulders, pushing him further back. Naru allowed her to do so, sitting up and resting his weight on his knees, though he was still straddling her hips. He hummed questioningly, moving his hands to rest against hers as he repositioned himself. She looked into his bright crimson eyes as he raised one of her hands to his lips, brushing them against her palm and down to her slender wrist. He enjoyed the pinch of her nose as he ran his fangs along the surface of her skin before biting down, sending a fresh wave of pink through her cheeks.

He held her gaze as he drank from her wrist, lapping his tongue over the abused skin as he removed his fangs. He enjoyed the small trill in the back of her throat, almost feeling smug as an extra drop of crimson slipped into her gaze. He moved closer once more, hovering above her and offering his throat. He waited patiently, leaning a little lower until he could feel her warm breath caress his skin.

"I don't want to…" She trailed off, but Naru didn't move from his spot. He knew the scent of her own blood would be getting to her, not to mention the closeness of their bodies on the hard bathroom floor. He almost moaned out loud as he felt her hair tickle his ear, her lips gently caressing his throat. He felt her fingers tug his top buttons loose, allowing her to lean in closer against his shoulder. It was his turn to shiver as he felt sharp teeth glide across his skin, and a sharp pinch as she bit down. He hissed as she sucked almost roughly, sending a burning sensation through is veins.

"Mai!" He gasped urgently, the pain making him fall forwards. At his tone, Mai stopped sucking, allowing his blood to flow freely into her waiting mouth. He almost sighed at the sensation, supporting himself on one arm while the other supported Mai's head against his chest. He hummed lightly as he felt her arms wrap around him, pulling him closer. Mai growled lightly as she felt Naru pull back a little, his light chuckle making her cheeks flush as a trickle of his blood slipped down her chin. "I'm just repositioning." He excused gently, enjoying Mai's mewl of surprise as his tongue darted out to lick up the trickle of his own blood. It was strangely alluring, despite being his own blood.

"Hey!" Mai squeaked as Naru eased closer, her hands pressed to his chest as she realised the meaning of his repositioning. He had shifted from straddling her hips to lounging between her thighs, his clothed erection pressing against her barely covered core. Mai was suddenly very conscious that a fluffy towel was the only barrier to her modesty. The thought made her afraid and excited at the same time, and her heart pounded faster as she met Naru's burning crimson gaze. He wanted her. She could see it. It made her feel both weak and empowered at the same time.

"Don't pretend you haven't been craving this moment Mai." He breathed in her ear, enjoying the shiver that ran through her at his words. Mai flushed as she pushed him back, feeling a little guilty as he tilted his head, wondering if he'd done something wrong. He isn't wrong, but…is that really Naru talking? He never normally…"Am I going too fast?" He asked. In truth, he'd been holding himself back for months, knowing that he should maintain his professionalism with his employees, but it had been getting harder recently.

"I guess I just…Is this really you? Or is it…" The vampire. She left the last unsaid, though Naru understood what she was getting at. As a human he'd done his best not to let his feelings show. His gaze softened as he leaned closer, his lips capturing hers in a kiss that seemed more innocent and pure than the searing need he'd shown moments earlier. As he drew back his eyes had regained their crystal hue, but the warmth remained.

"Mai, I've wanted you for a long time. The…other side may have spurred me on a little, but the feelings are mine." He assured, watching Mai's eyes dim to their usual hazel, shimmering slightly as tears filled them. Naru tried not to let his discomfort show as the tears slipped from her eyes and ran down her cheeks. He reached up and wiped away her tears with his thumb, smiling as she gripped his hand and held it to her chest.

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to hear you say that." She cried, leaning closer as she felt his lips press to her forehead.

"I'll say it for you as many times as you like." He whispered, his own cheeks flushing at the admission, though he quietly hoped she wouldn't make him repeat it. It was still embarrassing. He almost sighed as she gripped his shirt sleeves needily. "I-I want you…I've always wanted you." He stammered uncomfortably, wrapping Mai in his arms and tracing circles on her bare shoulders. She looked so delicate and vulnerable, wrapped only in the large fluffy towel. A towel that could be so easily slipped aside. He felt his member twitch at the thought, and by the stiffening of Mai's body he assumed she had too.

He was about to apologise when he felt one of her small hands slip between them to touch the front of his trousers. The innocent probing forced a small gasp from his lips. This was forward for Mai. He drew back a little to look at her, her eyes darting away from his as her cheeks flushed. He drew her face back with a gentle hand, wanting to look into her eyes as she explored. She seemed both nervous and empowered at the realisation.

He let a small moan break free as she pressed more firmly, her hand slowly gaining a grip through his trousers and stroking up and down. He pulled back a little as her other hand fell to his belt and started working it free. With the extra space, Mai unbuckled the belt and went straight to the button of his black trousers. Naru helped her to slide his trousers down, his tight black pants soon joining them. Mai enjoyed Naru's gasping moan as she finally gripped his member with her bare hand, his lips seeking hers urgently as she worked.

"Mai…" Naru moaned as he helped her to unbutton his damp shirt, easily tossing it aside before leaning back down to cover her. She flushed as he reached for the top of her towel, keeping eye contact as he slowly slipped it down below her breasts. She looked away uncomfortably as he looked down at her slightly uneven chest, though he didn't say a thing about it as he grasped one of her small mounds, leaning down to suckle the other.

Mai squirmed and gripped Naru's hair as he kissed and suckled, his tongue sliding over the nub of one of her nipples and sending a small thrill through her. She didn't even notice as the towel slipped away completely, their bodies pressing together as they both writhed in pleasure. Naru let one of his hands slip down Mai's waist, stroking around to rest between her legs. He liked the way his name fell from her lips as he slipped a finger into her warmth to stretch her opening.

"You're so wet." He whispered, having no difficulty in adding a second finger. She bucked her hips into his hand. He smirked openly as she gripped his shoulders and met his gaze. He knew she'd be embarrassed if he told her, but she wore passion well. Her pink lips were open in a small gasp, and her skin was flushed from her cheeks to her toes. Naru couldn't help it as his eyes regained their crimson colour.

"Naru!" Mai cried as he bit down on her shoulder. It wasn't a deep bite, just enough to taste, but it was enough to send Mai over the edge, her hips bucking into his waiting hand. He withdrew his fingers, watching Mai's blush deepen as he licked them clean in front of her. He felt her quiver, making no move to stop him as he positioned himself at her entrance. Her whole body stiffened as she felt his member begin to inch forward, the pain almost unbearable.

"Shhh, relax." He whispered as he leaned down and kissed the top of her head. He felt Mai take a few deep breaths, trying not to tense as he pushed further. She let out small whimpers as he moved, opting to roll his hips in small motions, slowly breaching her walls with a constant barrage of small thrusts. Finally he felt her entrance give, his member inching in further and further until he finally drove in to the hilt.

"Hurts." Mai whimpered as Naru paused, nuzzling her as he waited for her to adjust to the intrusion. Finally he felt her nod against his shoulder. Taking that as permission, Naru slowly pulled out almost to the tip before sliding back in again. He wasn't sure whether the sounds Mai made were from pain or pleasure at first. He wouldn't be surprised either way. He knew the first time was no picnic for women. He tried to be as gentle as possible, keeping his thrusts even. "N-Naru!" Mai moaned finally. That was all Naru needed to hear, snapping their hips together almost roughly and watching the woman beneath him throw her head back in abandon.

"Bite me." Naru grunted in an almost pleading tone. Mai looked up with hazy eyes, gasping as she leaned up to his shoulder and sank her fangs into his skin, grinding her teeth to maximise the pain and pleasure, but without sucking. She felt the growl in Naru's chest as he continued to thrust into her roughly. Mai felt a sharp pinch on her own shoulder and knew that Naru had leaned down to feed. Waves of pleasure wracked her small form as she came, ignoring the dull pain on her rump as she bounced against the hard tiled floor. It seemed Naru wasn't ignorant of her discomfort as their bodies rolled and she found herself bouncing on Naru's hips, which rose to meet her roughly as his hands supported her weight. She let out a loud cry, his member hitting all new places from this angle. She wasn't sure if it hurt or not. She'd never felt so full. "Mai!" Naru gasped as he came, though he didn't stop pounding, not until Mai let out another cry as her third orgasm hit her.

"Are you leaving?" Mai asked as Naru withdrew from her and got to his feet. He seemed surprised by her question as he leaned down and gathered up her small form.

"What do you think?" He asked, though Mai didn't answer as he carried her to the bathroom door. She was about to object as he threw the door opened, but the room beyond was empty. She gazed up at Naru vulnerably as he laid her on the bed gently, tugging the duvet down beside her. "Get in. You'll catch a death." He murmured, though Mai wasn't even sure if they could catch colds. She did as she was told and settled down tiredly, regretting that she hadn't cleaned up as she felt Naru's seed warm her thighs.

Naru left her side and returned moments later with a damp cloth, pulling the duvet back long enough to slide the cloth between her legs. He let Mai take over wordlessly, his eyes gentle as he watched her clean herself of his seed. She blushed as she handed the cloth back, burying her face in the pillow and pulling the duvet up so that only her hazel eyes were visible. She closed her eyes tiredly as Naru returned to the bathroom and busied himself tidying up, but it didn't take long for him to return. Mai hummed lightly as she felt his naked body slide in beside her, cuddling closer to his warmth as one of his arms curled around her.

"I wanted this…" Mai murmured lightly, hearing Naru give a small hum of agreement as he stroked her hair gently. She could feel his eyes on her as she settled against his chest, a small smile gracing her lips at the thought. "Good night." She sighed, feeling content for the first time in days.

"Good night Mai." Naru replied gently, knowing that she wanted to hear those words.