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"I can be pensive,

You can be so sure.

You'll be the poison.

You'll be the cure.

I'm alone on the journey,

I'm alive none the less.

And when you do your very worst..

Mmmmm it feels the best.."

Ienzo slept peacefully, softly breathing as he lay pressed up against Lea, the plush covers tucked against his body as day slowly broke through the horizon, hidden behind the thick, red canopy curtains high above them. The red head stares down at Ienzo, a petite smile on his lips. The urge to get to business battles with that to watch the love of his life sleep. Ienzo mewled softly, curling closer as he sensed Lea's distress, not waking from his slumber as he begged silently for a 'stay.' Fingers curling around the thin waist, Lea relaxes, staring out through the drapes, lost in his own mind, but calm nonetheless.

Ienzo quickly fell back into a deep sleep, not waking till mid afternoon. Pulling back the drape at the end of the bed, Lea gazes down at him, already clothed into the day's attire. Slick, leather pants cling to his legs, while several belts hang from his hips, all with crimson studs. A button up, deep red shirt hangs from his sturdy shoulders, the top couple buttons undone. His boots pad over to the side of the bed, as he leans down to press a kiss against Ienzo's pale cheek. Ienzo whines, tugging at the shirt of Lea's color, trying to drag him back down onto the bed, eyes clenched shut as his brow furrowed, as a pout forms on his lips; not wanting to leave the realm known as sleep.

Lea chuckles, letting his lanky fingers wrap around the thin wrist. Pulling him up ever so slightly, Lea laughs, "You can't stay in bed forever. Don't we have things to do?" A single eyebrow rises, waiting for Ienzo's response.

Ienzo growled, curling up and burrowing under the covers. " 'o." was his reply.

Hands on his hips, Lea rolls his eyes, "Oh come on, Ienzo." Leaning over, his nimble fingers ghost over the cover, digging over the spot that's above Ienzo's waist. "If you don't come out. I'll make you."

"Don't you dare." Ienzo mumbled, his voice placid.

Strutting around to the side of the bed, Lea bends over, knowing just where the others ear is, "Oh, I will, and I do." His hands dive under the covers, running along the sides of Ienzo's waist.

Ienzo smirked, purring, and grabbing Lea's hands and pulling him on top of himself, kissing him passionately, arms going around his neck. Lightly moaning into the kiss, Lea tries to pull himself away, not wanting to be pulled back into the warm bed. "I-Ienzo, we h-have to get g-going. At least let m-me go." He mumbles against the full lips. The want to curl back up against the other and to go find out what the hell has been going on ebbs at Lea.

Ienzo wrapped his legs around Lea's legs, leaning up to kiss him passionately. "Mm, stay~ Pwease?" He pouted playfully, laughing softly, against his kiss-swollen lips, the expression never really seen on Ienzo's face unless he really wanted something. Lea clenches his eyes shut, not wanting to see the pouting lips. Leaning back forward, he smashes his lips against Ienzo's, running a hand of fingers through the others hair. The other travels lower, dipping under the large comforter, trailing over Ienzo's stomach. Ienzo pouted, huffing. "But you just came back." He whined, nuzzling Lea's neck, licking and nipping at the pale skin. "And I've been lonely."

Lea sighs heavily. "I want to make sure everything is alright, that way you'll never be lonely, and we can be together." Lea leans closer, capturing Ienzo's lips, not letting the fury in him rise, the fury to go after the one that got him stuck in the mortal world.

Ienzo wrapped his arms around Lea's neck once more, kissing him passionately as he whispered against his lips. "Baby please? Just a little longer? I don't want to let go." His eyes were pleading.

Lying down half-on, half-off of Ienzo, he smiles halfheartedly. He shakes his head, "Aren't you worried though?"

A frown pulled at Ienzo's lips as he nuzzled his nose against Lea's, "Yes, but I just got you back. No work yet." He pouted.

Lea kisses Ienzo's nose, "Then I'm all yours, for now." he says with a wink.

Ienzo let out a small cheer, so un-characteristic for him, as he wrapped his arms tightly around Lea's neck, pulling him atop himself and kissing him passionately. He quickly shed Lea of all his clothes, throwing his shirt over the side of the bed and letting his hands roam over Lea's muscular stomach and around his hips. Doing the same to Ienzo, Lea lets the articles pile up on the floor, pulling themselves further onto the bed. Pecking Ienzo's lips, he grins, running his tongue from lips to neck, nipping at the soft flesh. Ienzo craned his neck, letting his nails rack down Lea's chest as his heart pounded violently against his own chest. Confusion and passion swam through his brain. Was this real? Was this a dream? Was Lea's form solid beneath his fingers? Would it disappear?

Pushing himself up ever-so-slightly, Lea connects their lips, slipping his tongue into the others mouth, wanting Ienzo to know he's really here, that the heat beneath his fingers tips are real. Ienzo pushed his hands through Lea's hair, curling his fingers against the fiery red locks as he kissed him passionately, his heart bursting with joy. Pressing himself closer to the smaller frame, Lea lets the heat run through his veins, only letting their lips part for air.

"Lea, Lea, Lea," he continued chanting, eyes glowing a vicious purple as he marked Lea up his neck and down his shoulders with love bites, hands buried in his hair.

Moaning as the amount of marks increases, Lea presses their heating skin together even more. His fingers curl into Ienzo's slate tresses, gripping them tight as teeth mark him further. Ienzo let out a loud moan, almost resembling a scream as all etiquette flies out the heart shaped window. "Fuck me! Fuck me! P-Please Lea! Please!" He begged, gripping the sheets tightly.

Letting his hot breathe graze over the other's ear, he drags his tongue along Ienzo's earlobe, "So demanding." he purrs. Lea's hands fall from the locks, running down over thin, pale legs.

Ienzo groaned lowly, lifting up his hips, begging for contact, friction, anything to cease the fire that lit his veins. He was desperate, going made with lust as he begged for any sort of touch, groveling like the commoner he once was. Lea had him coming undone at the seams, his heart pounding violently in his ears. Lifting those slight legs as slowly as he can, Lea settles into a comfortable position. Taking the others lips in his own, he slips into him, granting the wish that the other has so desperately wanted for the years he was gone.

Ienzo moaned silently, arching his back as he muscles clenched violently. He clung to Lea desperately, arms around his neck and legs around his thighs as he pressed himself flush against the other. Ienzo was slowly losing patience, wrapping his legs tighter, he pushed Lea down, quickly straddling his hips and lowering himself down onto the other, closing his eyes and shuddering at the feeling of- he didn't even know what. Lea always made him feel differently, and this, the time that he had waited, it was all too sweet. Moaning against Ienzo's silky skin, Lea picks up pace, slamming into Ienzo quickly, the rhythm gaining speed.

Ienzo moaned, clinging to Lea as if his life depended on it. Which, to him, it did. His fingers grip onto those perfectly shaped hips, breath coming fast as Lea presses kisses on Ienzo's chest. Ienzo moaned, raking his nails down Lea's chest and arching his back, his head falling back as a sensuous moan escaped his lips. He clung to Lea's shoulders, his hips moving at a rapid rate as he panted, chest heaving. Fire exploded in his veins, eyes rolling in his head as he moaned.

Holding onto Ienzo as he releases, Lea smiles, nuzzling his face into the others neck. Ienzo clenched his eyes shut, moaning out Lea's name as he clenched around his lover, groaning and leaning against him. Lea runs his fingers through Ienzo's hair, loving the feel of the silky tresses as he kisses his neck.

Ienzo smiled, pure bliss expressed on his face as he gazed at Lea, hands on his shoulders. Bright red lines were forming against Lea's pale skin. Bright, blooming red bruises were beginning to slowly appear against his strong neck. Ienzo felt his heart skip. Lea.. was his. Noticing Ienzo's eyes trailing over the marks, Lea grins, already depicting the others thoughts, "Always yours." He spoke softly. He let a finger graze over Ienzo's collarbone, doing circles around it, adoring the pale skin, and the one that's his.

Ienzo leaned down, nuzzling Lea's neck, and laid down on top of him, eyes drooping. His hair was slowly moved from his face, the feeling of fingers against his face slowly allowing his body to relax, eyes drooping and falling into a soft plight of unconsciousness. Pecking his lips, Lea shakes his head slightly.

"You're adorable." Keeping his arms wrapped around Ienzo, a small smile curves the corners of his lips. Ienzo blushed, the blood rushing through his veins, heating his body as he snuggled down against Lea, reaching under him to pull the plush, furry, red blankets softly around their bodies like silk. Lea chuckles, keeping Ienzo close, not wanting to ever let him go. "You sure do know how to keep a guy in bed." giving him a peck, Lea relaxes, all the worry draining from his body.

Ienzo blushed, ducking his head to let a soft smile pull at his lips, "O-Oh hush." He yawned, resting his head against Lea's chest. Lea pats his head, glad that Ienzo had convinced him to stay.

Just as he gets comfortable, a sharp knock echoes on the thick wood of the door. Ienzo let an annoyed pout pull at his lips, pushing his head against Lea's neck and grumbling. Tilting his head toward the door, Lea sighs, speaking loudly. "Who is it?"

Ienzo whined softly, curling up. "N-No.. T-today was supposed to be o-our day.. N-No work.."

Lea sits up, the sheet pooling around him. "Come in." Blonde spikes enter, revealing Roxas walking into the room. "Before you say anything, I want you to hold off all the things that need to be done. Today is a day off for us."

Roxas had opened his mouth to speak, before listening to Lea's words and quickly shutting it. He blushed as he let his gaze quickly gaze over Lea's muscled, toned body, bruises and lines spreading across his chest. Ienzo laid, quietly curled up against Lea's side, hand gripping the silky, plush cover tightly between his fingers.

A slim, crimson eyebrow rises, "Well, you'd better get going if you're to spread the word, Roxas. Or is there something else?" Ienzo nodded quickly, smiling widely as he pulled the canopy back around them and snuggled into the blankets, arms around Lea's waist. "So then, what would you like to do?" he asks, staring out through the veil.

Ienzo was quickly falling into a light sleep, exhausted from the pleasure that racked his bones. "Hold.. me.." He mumbled, drifting off. Lying back down, Lea wraps his arms around Ienzo, holding him close. Ienzo pressed himself flush against Lea, shuddering and sighing blissfully, heart pounding. "L-Lea.." He whispered the name softly.

Lea ghosts his lips over Ienzo's, "I love you...Ienzo."

Ienzo shuddered, swallowed and licking his dry, kiss-swollen lips. "I love you too.. Lea.." He whispered softly, sealing his words with a soft, breathless kiss. Kissing the tip of Ienzo's nose, Lea holds the other close. Ienzo smiled blissfully, curling up and dozing off, a warmth pulsing through his body. Red.. Red.. Red.. Blood, Love, Passion. Lea was back. His heart was complete. Lea stares down, adoringly, at the peaceful expression on his love's face. An expression he's been dying to see.

Raising an eyebrow at the smile, Lea merely shakes his head. He slowly slips out from the other's grasp, redressing into the attire he had previously been adorned in. Moving over to the bedside table, he scribbles a small note, as to not alarm Ienzo when he wakes up. Tiptoeing out of the room, as quietly as he can, Lea shuts the door. Making his way down the hallway, he looks for any one that's around, so he can start giving out orders, as the guards were making their rounds.

Ienzo let a pout pull at his lips, moving his arm around the place his lover once lay. Substituting for a pillow, he holds it tight, sleeping peacefully through the morning, his breathing soft.

As he rounds a corner, Lea catches the sight of yellow. Striding effortlessly into the room, he grins. "Hey Roxas, come 'ere."

Roxas' eyes widened, quickly blushing, he rushed over and bowed. "Y-Yes my lord?"

As Lea glances around the room, he bites the inside of his cheek. "I want to do something special for Ienzo. Not sure what. So I figured I'd ask you, since you were always around him when I wasn't. Any suggestions?"

Roxas bit his lip, hands clasping behind his back as he gazed at the floor, and then looked around. He shrugged, "Well.. Ze- I mean, Ienzo, always liked balls, and galas, and such, but personal and.. hmm.." He spun around, his gaze wandering as images swam through his bright blue eyes. "A dinner?"

Clapping the other on the back as he walks by him, Lea beams, "A dinner! Perfect! I trust you'll help round everyone up to prepare it?"

Roxas blushed, smiling. "Y-Yes, of course, sir! You're very welcome sir!"

Standing in the middle of the room, Lea smiles to himself. "Make sure you send anyone else here." Roxas nodded quickly, making mental notes in his head as Lea spluttered ideas. "Just a small table, nothing too large. Maybe a good view of the moon as well. Oh, and make sure the cook prepares all of Ienzo's favorite dishes." Spinning back around, Lea makes his emeralds connect with Roxas' blues. "And most importantly, don't let Ienzo know a bit about this."

Roxas chuckled softly, nodding. "It will be done my lord. Tonight I presume?"

Turning around, Lea smiles at Roxas. "Yes. Get it done as quickly and efficiently as possible. If Ienzo wakes up, be sure to inform me, I'll take care of him."

Roxas grinned widely, bowing deeply before scurrying off. "Yes my lord!" Lea was back! Now things could start returning to normal.

As the blonde runs off, Lea bows his head, running his fingers through his crimson spikes. He wants the dinner to be perfect, but more than anything, it's a chance to draw out anyone trying to ruin him and Ienzo. Striding out of the room, Lea let's his feet take him to his next destination.

Roxas made quick work, turning the King's dining hall into a flourishing, intimate space of hanging fabrics of the deepest shades of red, and the most intimate hues of purples. A table was set, in the middle of the room, the red and purple thrones sitting across from each other on the black and white checkerboard floor. The table was decorated with a cloth of cards; Kings and Jokers, Aces and numbers galore. But.. the queen.. was strangely absent. Chandeliers of the brightest fairies, strung together but harp strings hung from the ceiling, swaying softly, the heart shaped window covered by a deep, draping fabric; purple by the eye, bright red in the light. It hung deeply, draped and attached to the ceiling by haunting gargoyles, connecting at the corners of the widely vast, square room. The deep, cherry wood ornate doors closed as Roxas nodded his head. Now all he had to do was light the candles, and the cards would be set on the table, his table. Dinner.. was served.

Lea paces in the hall outside of the dining room, waiting for Ienzo to show up, and hoping that Roxas had finished turning that room into something special. Pivoting on his heel once again, he slows slightly, worry ebbing at him that his two goals for tonight won't be accomplished.

Ienzo quickly rushed down the hall, stopping on his heels as he bowed his head, hands clasped in front of him as a blush exploded across his cheeks. "I-I a-am so sorry, L-Lea!" He panted, "I-I fell a-a-sleep in th-the library!" Ienzo removed his hands from his knees, standing up to his full height and licked his chapped lips. Ienzo was clad in loose, fitting black pants. A white button down shirt was tucked neatly into his pants, held by a rough, brown, leather, worn-and-torn belt. The clasp of the belt was dull silver, half broken out to form a deformed heart that his "old self", Zexion, was known for. Covering his lean shoulders was a soft, silk, purple vest; unbuttoned, forgotten in his hast to get to Lea. Tied around his neck was a smooth black tie, loosened in his sleep. Ienzo's hair was parted to the sides, revealing both of his soft, dreamy, silver-purple eyes and the carved in heart below his, normally hidden, eye. "S-Sorry." He flushed.

Grinning like a feral cat, Lea halts mid step, closing the gap between them. Thoughts about the sexy man in front of him drive Lea crazy. Lea grabs onto the tie, using it to pull the other up onto tip toes, smashing their lips together. As he pulls away, a chuckle breaks from his lips, "You're adorable Ienzo. Now, let's get going." With the tie fixed, Lea extends a hand, "Shall we?"

Ienzo's eyes were wide, a blush burning up on his cheeks as his lips turned red from the feral kiss, his heart was pounding in his chest. "O-Ok."

He reached his hand out, rings of purple and red clad pale, long and nimble fingers, as he placed his, albeit shaky and (probably) sweating, hand in Lea's.

Lea lets the smile curve at the corners of his lips, he gives a sharp knock on the door. Both doors open wide, the lights dimmed and the candles on the table glowing, the rest of the room intimately shadowed. Lea guides Ienzo further into the room, squeezing his hand. As they near the table, Lea lightly pushes Ienzo around him. Looking down into his purple orbs, Lea drops to his knee. Reaching into his pocket, Lea keeps his head down as he pulls it out. The small silver band is lined in rubies and amethyst, each repeating all the way around. Holding it up, Lea holds Ienzo's hand lightly, smiling up at him. "Will you marry me?" He whispered softly.

Ienzo felt his whole body freeze, tears pricking at the corner of his eyes as his heart pounded against his chest. His body went practically limp as he gazed into Lea's eyes. His lips quivered, clenching his eyes shut as tears dripped from his cheeks, pooling in the heart shaped scar below his eyes. "L-Lea.." he whispered, his throat closing up. He dropped to his knees, wrapping his arms around Lea's neck and pushing himself against the red-head's chest. "Yes, yes.. yes." He whispered.

Pushing Ienzo away slightly, he kisses his cheek as he slips the band on Ienzo's hand. He glances out of the corner of his eye, a smirk growing on his face. The curtains ruffle from the nonexistent breeze and he snaps his head around, eyes locked onto that spot.

"Get him!" he yells. A man appears from a hidden spot in the shadows, rushing straight toward the said area. Lea stands, patting Ienzo on the head like a child as he does, taking confident strides over to the guard as he apprehends the suspect.

Ienzo froze, his hand lifting to his face to gaze at the ring. His heart stopped, his tears quickly drying up before pouring rapidly down his cheeks, sobs choking past his lips silently as he dropped his hands and stood, sprinting out of the room. He knew it! He knew it! Lea was back! That monster was back! He tried to tell himself differently, that Lea was changed! That his cocky attitude, and his lewd words and his conniving personality were swore he could hear it, his heart shattering into a million pieces against his chest as he sobbed violently. He was just another pawn in a chess game, same as always! It was the same as before!

"A freak of nature, stuck in reality

I don't fit the picture, I'm not what you want me to be...sorry.

Under the radar, out of the system,

caught in the spotlight, that's my existence,

You want me to change,but all I feel is...

If you want to fix me, push me

into your fantasy,

if you try to get me, sell me

your personality

You try to leave me,I don't get better,

What's making you happy, is making me sadder,

In your golden cage, all I feel is..."