Chapter 2

Nezumi woke up in the middle of the night. There was a dim light illuminating the place coming from the gas lamp at the far end of the room, it only had a few minutes of light left to give. He sat up straight on his bed, he had gone to bed just a couple of hours ago. Nezumi stared a Shion who was still fast asleep, his slow and deep breathing was the only sound that filled the room. Shion was still naked with just a light blanket covering his waist. Nezumi's mouth started to water from staring at him but he instantly shook his head is if to clear it from his thoughts and placed his hand on his forehead.

What is wrong with me? How could I have given into my desire like this? I let my guard down once again. This seems to be the case every time I am around him.

Nezumi quietly got out of bed and went to wash his face.

Doing such a thing…. How could I have been so weak?

This scared Nezumi. A thought passed through his mind… Maybe he should leave again. Being around Shion made him unstable and he hated it, not being able to control the situation. After all, he had kept his promise, he did return. He slowly dressed and without making a sound he exited the apartment. He walked towards a small hill and sat at the top while observing his surroundings. No.6 was no longer there, no wall, just a new city. A combination of West Block and No.6. But something was unsettling him, this still was the place that city was build, the source of his hatred. He clenched his fists. Nezumi decided to return to the apartment, one thing he knew for sure, that Shion had a tight hold of him and he could not shake that feeling of no matter how far he had travelled.

The next morning came and Shion was giving Nezumi a small tour of the new city. Suddenly they hear someone shouting their way.

"No way! It can't be! Hey guys I think I just found Eve!"

It was a middle aged man with a company of three other guys next to him.

"No way, it really is Eve!"

"There is definitely a change in the appearance, but no denying it, this is Eve. Hey let down your hair again and play for us! Hahahaha! I'll pay you well for a… private show for me! What do you say sweety? Hahaha!"

It was the first man that had shouted out to them and now was laughing with his other friends. Before Nezumi had the chance to even react to that comment, Shion was already over the guy punching him in the face. Nezumi ran to Shion and tried to pull him away, but Shion wasn't budging. He had grown stronger and so Nezumi had to pull harder. Finally, he managed to break Shion off the guy and as he did he saw Shion's face and froze. His heart stopped for a moment. In front of him stood Shion with that dark look in his eyes, a look that Nezumi hadn't seen in years, but had never forgotten, bringing forth memories of that day, when Shion had killed someone to protect him.

"Hey, Shion, snap out of it!" shouted Nezumi grabbing Shion by the hand as they started to run away from the scene of the incident where more people had started to gather to see what was happening.

This is all my fault. I turned him into this. I should have never brought him with me to the correctional facility.

When they reached Nezumi's place, Shion realized that he had blood on his hands. Years ago that would have shocked him but now he was calm and Nezumi could see that, which made him feel even more guilty.

"This is all my fault, I should have never brought you with me that day, it changed you. How could I not have seen it coming?"

"Nezumi… this is not your fault. I made my own decisions and I have never regretted them. If I hadn't done what I did back then, you'd be dead now."

"Don't act so superior all of a sudden, whatever you say cannot change the way I feel. Look at what happened today, you couldn't recognize that guys face."

"I admit that I might have gone a bit too far with him, but I can't stand it when someone insults you that way."

"Last time I checked, I wasn't a kid, and I sure as hell don't need a babysitter to take care of me. No, this is because of what I put you through."

Shion turned and looked straight at Nezumi, his red eyes full of determination.

"Nezumi, I told you that you did no such thing, this has always been a part of me. I didn't change, I was always like that but never had any reason to act out on it. You know how I was back then. I had no idea of the range of emotions I had."

"Shut up!" Nezumi yelled. He didn't mean to shout so loud but his emotions got the better of him… again. Again because of Shion.

Shion stiffened and lowered his gaze.

"Shion… this is something that I will never come to terms with. I did this to you and that won't change."

"Nezumi, I told you, this is –"

"You are still such an airhead." His blood was rushing through his veins. He picked up his coat and stormed out of the apartment slamming the door shut. Shion stood there, fists clenched and heart beating fast. A few minutes past and he left the place too.

Days passed without seeing each other. Karan was getting worried. She could see something was not right, but she didn't want to push the matter.

Nezumi was conflicted by emotions. He had even said that he loved Shion! He had felt like he meant it, but did he really? Or was it just a spur of the moment thing? What was happening to him? How could he have been so weak? Did he really believe that coming back would be without problems?

All these questions were torturing him, making him lose his sleep overnight. Shion had changed, that was a fact. He was more strong willed and wasn't afraid to show his emotions but every time he looked at Nezumi, there was a yearning in his eyes. Could he really give Shion what he truly deserved? Besides, they were so different, how could this possibly work out?

As more days passed, Shion found it hard to concentrate on anything.

I knew he had changed but why is this happening now? We were fine just a few days ago. Did he not return to stay?

Shion knew that Nezumi could never be part of the former No.6 community and he didn't want him to, it's not who he was and Shion didn't want him to change but just at the thought of him leaving again brought an unbearable pain to his chest that made it hard to breathe. He knew it was selfish of him to ask so much of Nezumi but he couldn't help it. In those 4 years that passed he felt empty. Yes he was happy with his life and work, helping out also to organize the new city. All these things kept him busy but he never really felt fulfilled. When he smiled it was rarely a genuine one. Karan would see this but didn't know what to do to help out her son. A part of Shion was missing when Nezumi was away.

It was a chilly night and Shion was sitting on the rooftop, wrapped in a warm blanket, lost in his own thoughts. Suddenly, a figure appeared climbing over the balcony handrails. Shion was at first startled but quickly realized who the intruder was.

"You know there is a thing called a door."

"My… my….Look at who gained a sense of humor!"

Shion averted his gaze and went back to looking at the stars.

"Stop daydreaming and come with me" said Nezumi.

"Where are we going? What happened?"

"You still ask too many questions. Just be quiet and follow me. We need to talk"

Shion felt his heart sink upon hearing the last sentence. Was this it? Was he going to announce to him that he was leaving again? He dared not ask any more questions.

They arrived at Nezumi's place.

"Here we can talk in private."

Shion was starting to get anxious, Nezumi was dead serious.

"It's obvious that we are completely different, and this will never change. I am venerable around you. I even said that I loved you…"

"Loved… past tense …" The words came out like a whisper. Shion was feeling like someone had punched him in the face.

Shit I didn't mean for it to come out that way…. Thought Nezumi.

"That's not what I meant! Agh ! I just don't know what to do from here on out. When I was away all my thoughts came back to you, and yes that scared me to death! It still does!"

"What are you saying? Do you want to leave again? Is that it? I am telling you now that I can't take a second departure! I want you here, I want you by my side!". By the time Shion had finished his sentence he realized that he had been shouting.

"Are you really that selfish?"

"Yes! When it comes to you, yes! I want you and only you! I can live by myself, I can take care of myself but I do these things mechanically, I don't feel alive, only when you are around!" Shion was shaking and breathing fast, he had wanted to say all these things to Nezumi!

Nezumi marched forth and punched Shion. But this time Shion returned the favour. They rolled on the floor but Nezumi got the upper hand and pinned Shion to the floor.

"Do you even know why I came back? Because all my thoughts trailed back to you, wherever I was, whatever I did you kept crawling in my thoughts! It's like I'm under a spell and I can't break free. Maybe this is love, maybe I do love you but I don't know how to handle it and that pisses me off!"

Shion managed to break free from Nezumi's grip and pushed him off with a small kick. Nezumi fell back and this time it was Shion pinning him to the floor.

"You are not the only one that doesn't know how to deal with this, don't play all high and mighty on me because you know very well it won't work. Stay. Stay and figure this out with me."

With this, Shion leaned in and gave Nezumi a fierce kiss. Nezumi broke the kiss.

"Don't play the dominant card on me you little prick."

Both of them were not going to give up on the fight, they were too stubborn, their blood was rushing fast through their veins. They were angry but at the same time seemed to enjoy it. Nezumi shoved Shion on the side and grabbed him by the hair. He tilted his head back to reveal his exposed neck. His lip was bleeding and Shion licked the blood away. Nezumi's grip on the hair tightened. Shion's face showed that it hurt but Nezumi didn't let go, he leaned in and bit his exposed neck followed by a kiss. Shion's whole body shivered. He felt a mixture of pleasure and pain. As Nezumi was biting his neck, Shion pushed him away and climbed over him. There was a red mark on his neck which gave Nezumi great satisfaction. Shion had a possessive look in his face. "You are mine" he said ripping Nezumi's shirt off. He kissed him shoving his tongue in Nezumi's mouth not waiting for an invitation. He bit his lip to the point of drawing blood. Pay back he thought. Shion was sitting on Nezumi's groin area and could feel that he was getting hard. He looked at Nezumi with a sly grin on his face. He kissed his way down Nezumi's torso and unbuckled his belt.

"Shion what do you think you are d-…. Aaaahhh ngh…."

Shion was sucking Nezumi's swelling cock making sure he licked every inch of it. He could feel that his boner was getting harder by the second.

"Shii-o-n… Shi… aaahh sto…. Nnhgg s-to-p"

Shion pulled his shirt off reviling that snake like scar again. Nezumi was about to sit up but Shion pushed him hard against the floor. He pushed down his pants. His dick was twitching and he was already wet with pre-cum. Nezumi then felt himself being put on fours. He was surprised by Shion's strength.

"Wait Shion! There is no way you will … AAAGGGHH"

Shion had thrusted, entering Nezumi without a warning and started thrusting hard. He pulled Nezumi's hair back making his head tilt back. Nezumi closed his eyes in pain, not only from the hair pulling but also because Shion was fucking him hard. Shion leaned a bit forward so he could whisper in his ear.

"You are mine, I want all of you, I want to devour every inch of you and only you."

This sent shivers down Nezumi's entire body. His nipples hardened and his cock twitched.

Shion was now thrusting deeper and harder. He pushed Nezumi's head on the floor so as to have complete power over him. He could hear his heartbeat in his ears. He could not think anymore. Pleasure was the only feeling he knew. At that moment Nezumi turned without a warning knocking Shion of his feet.

"You want all of me eh? Here then."

He grabbed Shion by the neck and forced his cock in his mouth. Shion moved back and forth devouring all of him. Nezumi let out a low moan. He pushed Shion's head more making him choke. Shion's mouth was full of pre-cum. Nezumi pushed him on the floor and entered him. He start pounding him as hard as he could. Shion was again hurting but feeling pleasure at the same time.

"You think you can act as the dominant with me? said Nezumi breathing heavy.

As he was pounding him he placed his hands on Shion's neck and pressed slightly. Shion is gasping for air. He can feels Nezumi's hands around his neck tighten slightly.

"Ne…zu…mi…ca… breath…. Aaah aaah"

Nezumi held his grip for a bit more before letting go just a bit so that Shion could breathe. There were so many emotions flowing through him. Things he had only felt when around Shion.

"Shi…ooon… ngh…aah Shion"

"Ne...zu …mi.. aaahh"

Nezumi, still inside Shion, pulled him up and wrapped his arms around him. Shion put his legs around Nezumi's waist. Shion could feel Nezumi's cock thrust inside him. Hot he thought. Their bodies were touching each other, feeling each other's heat. Shion's dick was rubbing against Nezumi's abs applying pressure on it. This made him moan.

"Aaaahh mmmm haar-deeerrr…"

You really are a pervert, Shion he thought but none the less obeyed immediately. Both of them now were so close. Nezumi was breathing hard in Shion's ear, his breath brushing against his ear. Shion had dug his nails in Nezumi's back. It hurt him but he didn't mind.

"Nee-zuu-mi … aaahh can't... last… aaaahhh"

Nezumi sifted in his place applying more pressure on Shion's cock. With this Shion let out a loud moan and came, cum covered their stomach. Shion blushed and looked away. "S-s-sorry" Nezumi, gave a small grin and thrusted harder until he came. Both of them were lying on the floor panting hard, trying to catch their breaths.

"Shion?"

"Haaa haa, yes? ha haaa"

"I know one thing for sure now."

"And what is that?" He hoped he hadn't decided to leave.

"I love you, and I can't deny it any longer, it's pointless. I will just have to deal with it even though I've never felt like this before but… I will not live with you. This is my place."

"Nezumi… For me just knowing that you are here is enough. I won't pressure you to do things you don't want. But can I make just one request?"

"What is it?"

"Can we move to the bad? The floor is hard and cold!"

"Hahahahahahaha, no wait don't you dare throw water on me!"

"Fine" answered Shion with a mischievous look on his face.

"I'm warning you!"

Nezumi got up and pulled Sion up too.

"I'm going to have a bath"

"Can I come too? Hahaha"

"Don't push your luck, idiot"

When they lay in bed they had lost all track of time. Shion was curdle up in Nezumi's arms. Both of then exhausted and hurting all over. Things might not be easy for them but they had decided to take time and work things out. After all as long as they were together, nothing was impossible.