~Sweet Deception~

By: Aerys Krystie.

"That is the most insane thing I have ever heard come out of your mouth, Kiryuu-kun."

Zero rolled his eyes. He had just finished explaining that he was stuck in a loop and was reliving Valentine's Day, even though he was indeed going insane. As he had expected, Kuran listened to him and didn't interrupt. Hell, Kuran had even said what he was thinking the pureblood prick would. It was just as annoying in reality as it had been in his head.

"It seems to only affect you, though. You didn't mention that part. Why is he targeting you?"

Zero lowered his eyes. There had been a reason why he left that part out. He didn't want Kaname to know that Yuuki had been the one that had summoned the demon to their school. No-one wanted to know that someone they cared about was responsible for a demon being near people. Instead, Zero shrugged. He had gone to Kaname in hopes that he would be able to help him figure out a way of stopping the damn loop, not play Twenty Questions.

"You know who summoned him."

Zero turned away. "Obviously you can't help me."

"Kiryuu…When it comes to a deal, I can only hope to stop it before it happens. If you were there when it happened, you should have stopped it yourself."

Zero faced Kaname again. He lowered his eyes and took a deep breath, unable to believe he was about to vouch for a demon. "He promised not to take her soul. He said a pureblood demon is bound by honor and if he says he's not going to take her soul then he won't."

Kaname looked out the window of his office. "So a deal wasn't made?"

Zero shrugged. "I don't know. I'm not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to demons. Do they need to take the person's soul in order for a deal to be complete?"

"That is usually how it goes. Though, as he said, a pureblood is bound by honor. What did you do to annoy him? I know he likes to toy with people but he's never done something like this before." Kaname glanced at Zero, who, for a split second, looked like a lost puppy.

"I don't think I did anything to annoy him. I could have looked at him the wrong way." Zero got the feeling it wasn't something as petty as that but who knew with demons? Hell, Zero got the feeling he could've wronged Kurenai in a past life and was suffering for it now.

Kaname took a seat on the sofa, getting as close to Zero as possible without freaking the Hunter out. "He asked you today if you were happy yet. What did he mean by that?"

Zero bit his cheek and averted his eyes to the window. "I think he was just messing with me," he replied softly, hoping that Kaname would buy it.

"That's understandable but he wouldn't have called me out to be a witness for it unless there was something in common we shared with all of this."

Zero frowned slightly. "How do you know that? He could've been trying to embarrass me in front of you. Or he could've been trying to show you that he has more control over me than you do." A slight smirk appeared on Zero's lips. "He's muscling his way into your territory."

Kaname's eyes flashed at that idea but he knew that Tsuki wasn't stupid enough to pull a stunt like that. He was also aware that Tsuki could be notoriously lazy most of the time. So why was he keeping up with the game he had planned for Zero? It didn't make any sense. It did seem like a lot of hard work and Kaname knew that Tsuki had an allergy to that sort of duty. Kaname got to his feet, which called Zero's eyes to him as the pureblood wandered around, musing to himself.

Zero observed for a few moments then turned his gaze to the sofa. He was tired; ridiculously tired but he got the feeling if he was to sleep, he would wake up in his bed and none of this would've happened. Kuran would forget it happened. Zero's eyes slid back to the vampire. He wasn't that bad, considering all crap Zero gave him and the pureblood prince was still helping him. It could be that he had a few issues with the demon himself; Zero honestly didn't care. As long as there was some way to break the loop.

Was it selfish to only approach Kuran when he was thirsty or had a problem? Zero shifted. For some reason he felt like a douchebag for constantly dumping something on the pureblood. After all, it wasn't as though Kuran had enough to worry about. With Zero on the verge of becoming a full Level E and possibly attacking Yuuki again. All his other enterprises outside of the school.

"You know what those little looks are that he sends in your direction."…He's a demon. And yet, it would just be stupid of me to deny that I haven't noticed it. Zero glanced around the office, not looking at anything. Am I form of amusement for Kuran as well? Does he have another reason, other than protecting Yuuki, to keep me alive? He glanced at the pureblood, which was standing in front of the window and Zero quickly looked away. What was with his body's reaction to that? Had he…blushed? Was that how the fan girls felt whenever they saw one of the vampires?

Zero silently groaned. I don't swing that way! "It doesn't matter if you do or don't." I hate that demon. Cautiously, the Hunter raised his eyes to take in Kaname again. He sighed with relief when his body didn't react in a foreign way. It got Kaname's attention and Zero shrugged when their eyes met. He wasn't going to explain what he was thinking and what he was feeling. At least he had an excuse to get out of it. He had no idea what he was feeling or what he was thinking.

"Kiryuu-kun…I'm sorry."

Zero frowned slightly. "What have you got to apologize for? It wasn't like I came here hoping for you make it all better or anything like that, Kuran. I just wanted to know if there was anything that could be done about it. You don't have to apologize for something that's out of your control."

Kaname raised an eyebrow and eyed Zero strangely and the prefect didn't blame him. That was completely out of character for him and Zero blamed it on having to deal with the squealing fan girls on Valentine's Day for so long. And if Zero thought about it, him being in the same room as Kuran without starting a fight was out of character for him, too. Was he that desperate that he would get along with the pureblood for the sake of his sanity? Zero believed he was.

Kaname took a step closer to the Hunter. "Are you really the only one that remembers everything that happens?"

Zero nodded. "I killed myself two days ago." He frowned slightly when an unknown emotion passed through the vampire's eyes. Was that sorrow?

"Why?"

"Because it was the third fucking Valentine's Day I would've had to live through. My patience is running thin and so is my sanity."

Zero blinked and forced his eyes open. A sudden bout of drowsiness came over his body and fogged his mind. Zero was left with no option but to blame the damn demon for it. His chin was tilted up and he gazed into concerned wine orbs. Why does Kaname care? He's more than capable of taking care of Yuuki without me. Zero's mind went blank, except one thought. He always did smell like rose. He didn't want to wake up.

Tsuki's eyes opened slowly and focused on the presence in the room with him. Ichijou smiled and Tsuki sat up, rubbing his eyes. He glanced at the platter of food beside him and raised an eyebrow. He was allergic to half the morsels on the silver tray and he did want his new nickname to be the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. He looked out the window and saw that it was nearing twilight. What the hell was Ichijou doing up at that time?

"Thanks. I'm still alive, so you can tell Aidou that he owes you that fifty he betted."

Ichijou nodded and left the room. Tsuki stretched his arms above his head, moaning quietly as his bones cracked into place. He was grateful that, even though, he was starved his demon blood was able to heal him so quickly. He had a shower and brushed his hair, tying it at the nape of his neck with a red ribbon. He dressed and left the dorm, heading towards the Chairman's house. Someone owed him a damn burger after the hell he went through with his 'brother'.

Tsuki pounded on the door. There was someone in there but he was too weak to pick up who it was. Hell, he couldn't even read minds since he started moving. It sucked but at least Zero would've been happy. He waited as someone ran up to the door and opened it. He raised an eyebrow at Yuuki as she grinned at him and stepped to the side, giving him permission to enter.

"I didn't mean to disturb you during your shower, Yuuki."

Yuuki glanced down at herself and squealed, her whole face going red. "Please, wait in the living room!" She ran off before Tsuki could even open his mouth to agree.

With a shrug of his shoulders, Tsuki closed the door and went into the living room. He sat in an armchair and wondered why Yuuki was at home on Valentine's Day. It was still Valentine's Day, right? Tsuki couldn't remember. He was fairly certain it was but after passing out it could be any day of the week. Unless Zero had become happier. It was doubtful, though. On the other hand, Tsuki had no idea what happened after he was unconscious.

The demon shifted slightly as his stomach pains were getting more annoying. He was hoping the Chairman was in so he could demand the man make him something edible. It had been nearly a week since he ate anything and Tsuki was amazed with himself for lasting that long. He got to his feet when he heard Yuuki running down the stairs. She stood in the living room entrance, grinning.

"Sorry about that! Um, Headmaster isn't in right now. Can I help you with something?"

"Food, please. I am absolutely starving." Tsuki smiled softly, hoping to his uncle he would be allowed to make himself something in the kitchen.

Yuuki nodded. "I can make you something! Follow me!"

Tsuki didn't follow her so much as he dragged by her. He looked down at her small hand that held his fingers and raised an eyebrow. He had issues with people, demons, vampires and humans, touching him. But it seemed fine with Yuuki's skin touching his own. He didn't pay any attention to it any further as she let it go. He raised an eyebrow as she began pulling out pots and pans. Didn't she have her guardian duties to attend to? Tsuki hung back and watched as Yuuki flittered around the kitchen.

Yuuki got a sauce going. She had just learnt the new recipe in home economics and was hoping she could try it out on someone. She glanced at the demon and frowned slightly. Tsuki looked…different. He was still pale with red eyes and white hair; almost like an albino. His aura seemed more professional, though and he didn't look as young as he did. She tilted her head. He actually looked like a young man in his early twenties. He wasn't feminine. He actually looked…handsome.

"You look older," she said before she could stop herself.

Tsuki glanced at her. "I don't have the strength to keep up the magic that makes me appear younger."

Yuuki nodded. She didn't understand it fully but didn't want to think too much on it. They fell into silence and she wasn't sure if it was as comfortable for her as it was for the demon. She offered him some fruit to assist the wait for his food to be ready and he smiled at her gratefully. Yuuki honestly had no idea that demons were like humans and needed to eat solid substances to keep their bodies going. For some reason, that made her feel a little more at ease.

"How did you summon me?"

Yuuki grinned. "I have no idea! I didn't even know I had until I saw you and got the feeling that you were here for me." She stirred the sauce and lowered her eyes. "Why did you talk me out of making a deal?"

Tsuki's mouth got more firm. "I have my reasons for not wanting to take a soul. I've collected enough to know that my uncle won't have a problem with me skipping a few. Of course, I know there are a lot of students around here that want something. They're more selfish than you, though. Even the Chairman wants something."

Yuuki blinked. "I don't think he would sell his soul for it, though." She beamed, confident in knowing the man that was her adoptive father.

"I wouldn't be able to take his soul, anyway. If he were to make a deal, everything he wants isn't anything that can benefit him personally. He's a very selfless person, just like you." Tsuki wasn't going to say that he had a conscience, because he didn't. He just wasn't going to take someone's soul if they weren't selfish. Yuuki had been more interested in Zero's happiness than her love for Kaname.

Yuuki's smile got a little wider as she plated the meal she had created, handing it to the demon with a fork. "I hope you like it!"

Tsuki nodded and accepted the plate and fork. He didn't care what it was and ate it. It was painful to do so but at the same time, it wasn't as bad as he thought it was going to be. He finished in record time and smiled at the girl. "Thank you, Yuuki. That was lovely."

All Yuuki had been able to do was stare. She'd never seen someone eat her cooking so quickly and then tell her it was lovely. She grinned and took the plate and fork over to the sink to be washed with the other dishes. "I'm glad you liked it! The last time someone tried something of mine, they almost died." She lowered her eyes in thought as she remembered when Zero tried one of her chocolates. "Is Zero happier?"

Tsuki was half way through devouring his fifth apple. "Does he seem happier?"

"Actually…" Yuuki filled the sink and began washing the dishes. "He seems a little more grumpy than usual. That's meant to happen, right?"

"Things do generally get worse before they get better. Zero is also stubborn and won't accept what's right in front of him. He needs a push in the right direction." Tsuki lowered his eyes and smirked vaguely. "I think I can do that for him."

Yuuki grinned. "I can't believe you're going to all this trouble and you want nothing in return. Unless…you have thought of something you want?"

"No. I'm human by choice, Yuuki. I can do things of my own free will and I decided to help you and Zero and Kaname. Once the plan is complete, Kaname and Zero will owe you a favor. Be sure to think about something you want."

Yuuki smiled as she finished the last dish and drained the sink. She rinsed the ones she had washed and glanced at Tsuki, who looked younger again and was staring at the kitchen entrance with hard eyes. She blinked and looked down there, not seeing anything. "Tsuki-senpai? Is something wrong?"

"Something is…here." Tsuki's eyes widened. "Yuuki!"

Yuuki turned in time to have the demon stand in front of her and his blood to splatter onto her cheek. Her eyes widened even more as she looked at what had pierced Tsuki. She could make out that it was blade and that was because of the blood on it. The weapon was pulled back and Tsuki glared over his shoulder. He quickly turned his attention back to Yuuki and took her to a corner, telling her stay where she was, close her eyes, block her ears and hum loudly. She nodded, dumbfound, and did as she was told.

"What the hell is a soul reaper doing here?" Tsuki turned and his eyes scanned the kitchen. "Show yourself, you spineless twat." There was a sinister chuckle and Tsuki rolled his eyes. "Well, if it isn't Taiyou's little bitch, Chtib Elttil."

There was a growl at the nickname and Tsuki smirked. "Don't call me that!" it hissed.

Tsuki's eyes widened as his favorite shirt was cut from his body and his skin was littered with fine slices. He gritted his teeth and glared in the direction of the presence. "What are you doing here? Didn't I kick Taiyou's ass hard enough the last time we met?"

The reaper chuckled and sent his thread out to entangle the demon. "Why do you think I'm here?"

Tsuki choked back a scream of pain as the razor thread circled his body and constricted. He looked at his body and watched as his blood brought the choice of weapon into focus. "Heh…So, Chtib Elttil, he sent you to take a girl's soul by force? Wasn't he enough of a man to do it himself?"

Tsuki smirked as the reaper punched him and he spit blood to the kitchen floor. "Don't speak like that about my master! And considering this thread removes your demonic powers, you should be a little more pleasant to me."

Tsuki lowered his head as he hung in the Headmaster's kitchen. Yuuki was still humming loudly and the demon raised his head, his eyes flashing blue. There was a cry of surprise. "I am a direct descendant of our lord and master, Chtib Elttil. There is nothing you can do to stop my powers." The thread cut into his skin more but eventually gave way. Tsuki landed on his feet, his bleeding wounds didn't heal immediately and it was something he could worry about later. "That girl is not to be touched. You're only a lowly reaper so don't try anything this stupid again. If you leave right now, I'll let you keep your pathetic existence of a life."

The reaper disappeared just as Kaien, Kaname and Zero ran into the kitchen. Tsuki turned to Yuuki and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. She opened her eyes and squeaked as she took in Tsuki's appearance. He smiled at her. "It's okay. Are you, though?"

Tears entered Yuuki's eyes. "Yo-your throat."

Tsuki jerked back as she reached out to touch him. He placed a hand around his throat and pulled it back, staring at the blood. Kaname and Zero appeared on either side of the demon. Zero tenderly pulled Yuuki to her feet and told her to go clean herself up. As soon as she was out of the room, Zero turned raging eyes to the demon. What the hell had that creature done this time?

"What the fuck did you do?"

Tsuki slapped Kaname's hand away before it could make contact and got to his feet. He glanced at Zero, his face impassive but his eyes flashing dangerously. "I just saved Yuuki." Tsuki growled. It was an animalistic sound that made Zero's mouth snap shut. "My favorite shirt was just destroyed. I just had to deal with Taiyou's soul reaper and I was just accused of doing something. I am not in a good mood, Zero. Don't…piss me off."

Zero glared at the floor. He wasn't scared of the demon; he just didn't want to deal with anything that the hell creature could throw at him. He had only just gotten over not to having to relive Valentine's Day. He didn't want to be stuck in that loop again. He glanced up at the demon that said he had saved Yuuki. His eyes widened as the demon literally disappeared from the kitchen.

Kaname sighed and stood. "I'm going to check up on Yuuki and make sure she's okay." Vampires. Demons. And now soul reapers. I'm never going to catch a break, am I? Kaname went to the bathroom and knocked on the door. He opened it when he heard sobbing. "Yuuki, what's wrong?"

Yuuki looked up from the basin and at the love of her life. "Kaname-senpai! Nothing! I-I was just…" She lowered her eyes to the basin again, knowing that she couldn't lie to him. "Tsuki-senpai put himself through so much pain just to protect me. I saw him get hurt. I know he told me to close my eyes but I couldn't help it. I had to look. He was in so much pain but he continued to make sure I wouldn't be the one who got hurt!"

Kaname stepped up to her and wrapped his arms around her trembling shoulders. He placed a kiss on the top of her head. "He knew what he was doing, Yuuki. Don't worry about him, okay? He's just like us vampires."

"But I didn't think that demons could feel pain!"

Kaname blinked. He didn't know that Yuuki knew that Tsuki was a demon. How did she know that? "How did you know he's a demon? No-one has told you; I made sure of that. And I don't think Zero would've casually dropped it in conversation."

Yuuki wiped her eyes and blushed softly. "I was the only that summoned him. I don't know how I did it but somehow I just knew it was because of me that he was here. I didn't mean to, though!" She shifted nervously. "I don't even know how…" she repeated.

Kaname was still trying to get over the fact that Yuuki had been the one to summon a demon. It was obvious that she wouldn't have done it on purpose. And if Kaname knew demons correctly, he knew that Yuuki's soul would have a decent price on it. Her soul would be enough to let Tsuki vacation for a month, as well. So why didn't he take it? What else is he planning?

Zero was somewhat relieved to know that he his loop had been broken. Kaname had no doubt that Tsuki had done something like that, as it was perfectly within a pureblood demon's power to manipulate time. That had been proven when the demon stopped time so that the fan girls wouldn't see him beat the hell out of his brother. There was a crash of thunder and Kaname shifted slightly, getting the feeling that Tsuki was listening to his thoughts.

Yuuki took a deep breath and plastered a smile on her face, feeling a little better. "Are you sure he's going to okay? I don't want to be responsible for him being bedridden or anything like that!"

Kaname smiled at her warmly and ruffled her hair. "Trust me, Yuuki, he's going to be fine. It'll take more than a soul reaper to kill him."

"What is a 'soul reaper' and what's their purpose? I mean, you seem to know a lot about demons and all their ranks and stuff." Yuuki tilted her head to the side adorably, with a finger under her chin as she thought about it. "There isn't much that you don't know, isn't there, Kaname-senpai?"

"I'm sure there will be another time for that." Kaname touched Yuuki's cheek affectionately, smiling at her blush. If that demon hurt her, he would kill it.

Kaname waited as Yuuki washed her face and dried it. They left the bathroom and went back to the kitchen, watching as Kaien cleaned the blood. Kaname glanced around. Zero was outside for some reason and Kaname assumed it was because the Hunter felt like an idiot for jumping to conclusions. The pureblood asked Kaien to look after Yuuki and went outside to speak with Zero. The male prefect was staring up at the sky.

"Yuuki is fine, by the way," Kaname said softly, enjoying the tranquil look on the Hunter's face.

Zero lowered his eyes. He had no doubt that Yuuki was fine as the demon wasn't going to allow harm to befall her. There was just something, some feeling he got about that demon. He wasn't as much of an asshole as he liked to play. Of course, then Zero remembered the way the demon had fucked with him and sighed, turning to head back inside. He glared at Kuran when the vampire caught his elbow.

"Why did you blame him?"

Zero blinked. "I…" He searched for the right words. "I don't have to explain anything to you."

Kaname let Zero pull his arm free and watched the prefect enter the house. He glanced at the forest and narrowed his eyes. He followed the presence and as he expected, he found Taiyou leaning against a tree, looking a little too relaxed. It seemed that Tsuki wasn't paying any attention to his brother and again there was a rumble of thunder. Kaname stood a foot away from the older twin, who smirked at him. His red eyes flashed and his short white hair gleamed under the moonlight. He was actually a good looking demon, if it wasn't for the evil that contorted his features.

"What are you doing back here? No-one has summoned you."

"That's where you wrong, Kuran-kun. You summoned me. All that wishing you've made about how you hope Zero would see past his hatred and anger towards you and see that you care about him more than anyone else ever would."

Kaname's eyes flashed red but he calmed himself before he did something he would regret. "I'm not going to give you my soul for something as superficial as that."

"Do you honestly think that my little brother's mind games will work? Zero is just too thick to realize what's happening around him." Taiyou glanced up at the moon. "I can force your hand, you know. I know why Yuuki is so precious to you. I can do what my brother couldn't and take her soul."

Kaname's eyes widened and he looked over his shoulder. He watched as Tsuki walked closer and actually felt as though he was having problems breathing. How much power was he hiding? Kaname couldn't believe the overwhelming sense that was coming from the demon. Even Taiyou didn't look as cocky as he had been. Kaname regained himself and gazed at Taiyou levelly.

Tsuki stood beside Kaname. "You don't learn, do you? You were disowned. You have had your ass kicked by me on several occasions. And now you're threatening to take Yuuki's soul? Do you honestly have a death wish or were you just born retarded?"

"You weren't always uncle's favorite." Taiyou narrowed his eyes as he glared into identical orbs that looked bored with the whole scene.

"I became his favorite four hundred years ago, idiot."

Kaname raised an eyebrow. Tsuki was a lot older than he originally thought but at the same time, it wasn't that surprising. And when Kaname studied the demon, he did look older than he had been. He was taller and had a more mature face. Tsuki's eyes darted from right to left and there were twin shrieks of pain. With Tsuki's aura being that powerful, Kaname had barely registered the other demons but it would seem that the younger of the twins was more pissed off than he let on.

"No-one threatens to take a soul by force. In fact, I'm getting sick of you ignoring the rules and trying to outdo me. You offer them what they want. You don't use someone they love against them. You're despicable, even for a demon. And seeing as uncle owes me more than one favor, I think it's time I collected on one of them." Tsuki stepped closer and bones crunching rang through the still night air. "This is what you get for threatening Yuuki and sending Chtib Elttil to harm her."

Kaname glanced at Tsuki. Why was he getting so worked up over Yuuki? Was there something he didn't know? Actually, when it came to Tsuki, Kaname was willing to bet there was a lot he didn't know. He gasped quietly as he returned his attention to Taiyou and saw that his body was being compacted, literally. It would appear that Tsuki was going to crush his brother's body and Kaname couldn't allow that; not on school grounds.

"Kurenai-kun, that's enough." He was ignored. "I said that's enough." Still being ignored. Kaname took hold of Tsuki's arm and jerked him back but the demon still continued. "Kurenai! Stop it! This is against the rules of Cross Academy."

"I'm merely removing a threat, Kuran-kun. Would you prefer that I allow him to live so he can come back and finish the job?" Tsuki gazed at Kaname, awaiting his answer but didn't stop with the crushing of his 'brother'.

"He has not done anything, yet."

"What?" Tsuki's dead eyes became alive with hatred. "What the fuck is wrong with you? He just threatened your sister and he sent a damn soul reaper to get her before that! Why would you not want him gone?"

Kaname was taken aback a little by the sudden look of hate. "Isn't the law the same with demons that pureblood can't be killed, even by another pureblood?"

"He was disowned! He is no longer a pureblood."

"He still has the blood of one pumping through his veins, though."

"He is not a member of the pureblood family, anymore. He is nothing but a Level B at best. At least I've taken the pain away from it, which is more than he deserves."

"This isn't the right way, Tsuki and I know you know that. Will you be able to live with yourself knowing that you killed your brother?"

"He's not my fucking brother!"

Kaname shielded himself against the force that Tsuki released. When he lowered his arms, he looked around at the uprooted trees and sighed. "I thought you said murder is a sin?" Tsuki hung his head and Kaname smiled to himself, thankful that he had found a way of getting through to the demon. "Turn him over to the proper authorities, Kurenai-kun. He is no longer your problem."

Kaname observed as Tsuki nodded and stepped up to his brother. His brow creased slightly as he saw a black ball pass from Taiyou to Tsuki. "You're without your powers now, big brother. You are now a mortal and will live your life as one. This is your punishment and as it was dealt to you by an official of the Council of Six, you cannot go above me. You can no longer collect souls and your connection to hell has be severed."

Taiyou broke down into tears. "Why? Why would you make me one of those disgusting creatures that only care for themselves? How can you be so cruel?"

"Because you are more selfish than they are. You tried to take a girl's soul. A girl who only wanted her brother to be happy. I look forward to torturing your soul in hell." Tsuki turned his back to his brother and sighed.

"This is payback for Constance, isn't it?"

"Yes. I can't wait for you to fall in love so I can make a deal with him or her. Then you can feel the pain of having the one you love taken from you unfairly by someone that is meant to be your family."

Kaname's eyes widened a fraction. So that's why he's so indifferent. How much pain is he hiding? Kaname followed Tsuki back to the dorm. The demon still annoyed him to no end but Kaname felt as though he could sympathize with the hell creature a little more. He got the feeling that Tsuki wouldn't like that and Kaname couldn't see them having a few drinks, talking about the past and their past loves. Kaname could be happy knowing a little more about the demon. It didn't help him with his current problem of getting Zero but then Tsuki stopped and faced him.

"I can help you with your Zero problem, Kaname. I think we can come to…an agreement." Tsuki smiled that reflected in his eyes and Kaname got a bit of a sinking feeling.

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End Chapter IV.

Okies, this story is really taking on a life of its own. And believe it or not but I was talking about it with my mum (yes, my mother is a yaoi fan and often reads my yaoi manga. She's more of a pervert than I am, I swear!) and she gave me a few good ideas. So, there might be a few twists and turns in this one.
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