Warnings: Yaoi, kink.
Summary: Aido watches silently as Kaname's suffering grows. What ails Kaname, and since when did Aido's heart ache so much from just gazing upon Kaname? Will Aido have the strength to face Kaname and ease his suffering once and for all?
Preview Line: "Good," Zero said and leaned down close to Aido's lips. "Because now it's my turn."
The Stained Marble
Chapter Nine
Cravings
A week passed without incident, but that was probably due to Kaname's absence. The day after those unfortunate events, Kaname had been called out for "business."
Aido wasn't surprised by Kaname's hastiness since he was a pureblood and had other responsibilities besides Aido. Nevertheless, it hurt to be left alone, especially just after learning he had Kaname's blood inside of him. Aido hadn't come to terms with everything that had happened and he wasn't sure he could handle it without Kaname near him.
Yet, several days had passed and Aido had survived. His thoughts and emotions had nearly driven him insane, but he'd managed to get through the days without Kaname.
Of course, Aido's troubled mind circled continuously over that day's events, trying to work through his own jumbled feelings. He realized he didn't know what he truly felt anymore. He still loved Kaname, but a part of him was confused and hurt by Kaname's actions.
Why had Kaname given him his pureblood blood? What had Kaname's real motives been? Had Aido's life really been in such imminent danger? Or were Kaname's motives something more sinister, something along the lines of binding Aido through Kaname's blood?
Aido physically shook his head, trying to shake out the morbid thoughts from his head. Kaname wasn't like that. He wouldn't stoop to such levels.
He was only thinking like that because of what Zero had said. All of Zero's words had mixed up Aido's feelings and messed with his head. Aido was more annoyed with himself than anything for even thinking about such irrelevant things. None of it mattered now, especially since Zero had clearly declared he wouldn't pursue Aido anymore.
Besides, Aido was only devoted to Kaname, even if Kaname never returned his feelings. All Aido had ever wanted was to be by Kaname's side, so that was all that really mattered. He wanted to serve Kaname, not the other way around. He had already told himself this so many times, so why wouldn't it sink in?
Aido remembered Kaname's worried expression as the tears spilled down Aido's cheeks that day. Aido had scrambled to come up with a believable excuse, and luckily, when he told Kaname he was just upset by Zero's words, Kaname had believed him. It wasn't a complete lie but not entirely true, either.
Aido didn't want to succumb to the bloodlust and attack Kaname, so in retrospect it was probably a good thing that the following day Kaname had been called out on "business" and left the Academy. Kaname had taken Seiren and left Takuma in charge of the Night Class.
When Kaname left the dorms, he had only briefly given Aido a solemn glance and walked through the Moon dorms' doorway. Aido suspected with the rest of the Night Class watching that was the best he could expect out of Kaname. However, when Aido returned to his room, he looked out his window and saw Kaname at the Moon dorms' gates. Zero and Yuuki had stopped him. Apparently, Yuuki deserved a proper goodbye.
Aido grimaced, realizing he was again thinking of things that had happened several days ago. Instead, he continued to focus on his current task and finished dressing himself in his white Night Class uniform. He applied the finishing touches and tied his red tie and slipped on his shoes.
He headed down the stairs, but just as he reached the bottom stair, a sharp pain pierced his gut, almost doubling him over. Aido winced but the pain vanished as if he'd imagined it. He gripped his stomach and poked at the spot where he'd felt the pain come from. When nothing happened, and not even a phantom pain shot through him, he shrugged and opened the door.
He continued walking outside and into the chilly night air. The rest of the Night Class had already left without him. Lately, Aido was always late to class, and no matter how much he tried to get his act together, he just couldn't seem to focus on Academy activities.
Aido made it past the Moon dorms' gates before the stabbing pain returned. It flared deep within his gut and rippled up straight to his throat. The pain was so extreme that he immediately fell to his knees and clutched at his sides, but when the pain burst up into his mouth, a new feeling overwhelmed him. A familiar burning ache washed over Aido's body and a boiling flame churned within his stomach. Instantly, Aido recognized his own bloodthirsty nature as it threatened to burn him from the inside out.
Aido's hands flung up to his mouth to find his fangs involuntarily fully extended. Horror sank deep into Aido's bones, but the pain was too much and Aido arched his back, twisting from the raw need.
Even Aido's gums throbbed with a need for flesh and warm blood. His hunger now had control over him. Aido's mind was fading, and without Kaname's blood to calm his raging thirst Aido was falling, falling to a Level E!
Impossible! Aido thought. No! He wouldn't become a monster who only desired blood. He wouldn't…
But even as he thought it, something more primal, more basic torn at his insides and told him to survive. It told him, "Blood is life." Vampires were meant to feed on human life. Kaname's way of living in the shadows and on blood tablets was wrong! Vampires were hunters and they thrived on human blood.
Vampires were superior in every way. This was why they had supernatural senses, to hunt out their prey.
Aido's red eyes shifted and saw his prey, not far off and approaching him. His prey was oblivious and dressed in black clothing, blending in with the night.
With vampiric speed, Aido attacked and managed to jump on his victim, pushing him to the ground. But his victim was fast as well, and somehow, managed to hear his approaching attack.
A dangerous-looking silver gun was pointed directly at Aido's forehead. Purple eyes widened as they took in Aido's crimson eyes and bared fangs.
"Hanabusa… What—," Zero tried to ask, but when Aido realized his victim wasn't going to attack, Aido saw his chance and struck out first.
Aido went for Zero's neck, snapping at him like a rabid dog.
"Ugh!" Zero grunted at Aido's crazed attacks, and in order to defend against Aido's attacks, he ended up dropping his Bloody Rose.
Zero quickly snatched Aido's shoulders, holding him off, and with superhuman strength, pushed Aido up and rolled him over. Zero effortlessly landed on top of Aido, pinning Aido with his hips, and shoving Aido down at his shoulders. Aido stared wide-eyed up at Zero, stunned.
Zero looked irritated and angry. That one expression brought a piece of Aido's consciousness back, and that searing bloodlust dissipated somewhat. He realized he'd almost bitten Zero, and yet, that thirst still scorched his throat.
Aido closed his eyes tightly against the scorching hunger and tried to think about anything else. He wanted control, wanted his eyes to turn back to normal again, and wanted more than anything, for Zero not to look at him like he hated him. But his bloodlust kept fading in and out, and when Aido opened his eyes again, Zero was leaning over him, and Aido's red eyes could only focus on Zero's pulsating neck.
"Dammit, Hanabusa!" Zero cursed, but his eyes held a sadness that didn't match his furious tone. "Why the hell isn't Kaname taking care of you?"
Aido opened his mouth to respond, to tell him it wasn't Kaname's fault, and that Kaname had other things to worry about besides Aido, but Aido's fangs were so utterly extended that he couldn't speak like a normal human being. Aido felt his cheeks warm, and he embarrassingly turned his face from Zero's gaze. Tears welled at the corners of his eyes as he realized how disgusting he must look to Zero.
He really had become a monster. He was no better than a Level E.
Aido didn't want Zero to see him like this. It was beyond humiliating. He was starting to wish Kaname had just let him die instead of this horrible, miserable fate he'd left him to.
Aido could not survive without Kaname. That had become abundantly clear but Kaname was hardly ever around and Aido needed his blood to survive. What a cruel fate. Zero had been absolutely right. And now Aido wished it wasn't Zero who had found him in such a deplorable state because he'd never be able to face Zero again.
But then Aido felt Zero's grip on his shoulders loosen. A soft graze of hair fell against Aido's cheek, and startled, Aido heard Zero's soft murmur next to his ear.
"Hanabusa, look at me," he whispered softly.
Zero's sweet tone confused Aido and curiosity got the best of him. He turned his head and found his face only inches from Zero's. Those violet eyes no longer looked sorrowful, but instead, they were filled with longing and determination. Aido gasped at the drastic change but kept his eyes locked with Zero's.
"I can't stay away from you, Hanabusa," Zero declared and his warm breath brushed over Aido's lips. "I'm not going to hold back anymore. You know what that means, right?"
Aido wanted to nod that he understood, but in reality, he had no idea what Zero meant. What was happening? Zero wouldn't hold back anymore? So he'd been himself back from Aido before, but why? Because…
When Aido didn't reply, Zero sighed and said, "It means I won't give you up to Kaname. I don't want you with him anymore."
Oh! Zero was jealous. Aido hadn't really thought this through, and in fact, he hadn't been thinking about Kaname at all. Now that he thought about Kaname, he didn't think Kaname would forgive him for doing anything with Zero. He really should quit while he was ahead.
But thinking wasn't really an option at this point, and Aido wasn't even sure what Zero was talking about. Aido wanted blood, not sex. Was Zero offering either of those things, or perhaps both? Aido wasn't sure. His mind was a mixed-up mess that could only focus on one thing: blood.
At the mere thought, Aido's eyes moved and traveled down Zero's throat. With his vampire eyes, he saw a sweet vein, vibrating, thick and alive. He licked his lips, and to his amazement, Zero tilted his head to the side, exposing his neck even further.
"Drink, Hanabusa," Zero insisted, and put his hand around Aido's head, supportively bringing him closer to Zero's warm throat.
Aido didn't need any further invitations as his body scorched from his uncontrollable appetite. He opened his jaw wide and sank his fangs deep into that thrumming vein.
Zero made a muffled sound like a dull growl against Aido's ear, but he barely heard him as the sweet blood flowed into his mouth. He retracted his fangs and felt Zero's body shudder from the sting. The metallic blood rushed even faster into his mouth, satisfying his body, but then something strange happened.
Aido felt as the warm blood drift throughout his body, quenching his thirst, and filling him. The blood relaxed the scalding parts inside of him, finally cooling him and calming his thirst. It was as if the blood had tamed his intense thirst, but beyond that, Aido could actually feel the strange coolness as his heart pumped the blood throughout his body.
Aido's lips fell from Zero's bloodied neck. He laid down in the dirt and leaves and looked up at Zero contentedly. Zero's blood was indeed powerful. It had healed his bloodlust in a matter of seconds. A sudden worry crept over him as he realized such blood could definitely become addictive.
Zero gave Aido a wicked smile. "You look satisfied. Did you enjoy that?"
Now that Aido's bloodlust was gone, he was completely in control again, so he simply nodded at Zero.
"Good," Zero said and leaned down close to Aido's lips. "Because now it's my turn."
Aido had a second to register Zero's lustful gaze before Zero's lips locked onto his. He had forgotten what a great kisser Zero was.
Zero's tongue was demanding and it wasn't even inside of his mouth yet. It licked and explored Aido's lips, tasting Zero's own leftover blood. And perhaps a bit readily, Aido gave in and opened his mouth for Zero. He eagerly plunged his tongue inside of Aido's mouth, tracing his warm tongue over Aido's fangs.
Aido missed kissing. Kaname never kissed him, not like this. Zero's tongue curled around Aido's, dancing with his and leaving Aido breathless and panting.
Reluctantly, Zero pulled back, and hurriedly, he began to grasp and tug at Aido's Night Class jacket, practically tearing it off of Aido's shoulders. Despite being quite turned on, Aido chuckled at Zero, several times in fact, as Zero continually fumbled over his buttons and his tie.
"Well, help me out dammit," Zero barked at him snappishly, while he continued to smirk amusedly at Zero's failed attempts.
Aido was already down to just his trousers but the belt was tripping Zero up. Apparently, putting a belt on for himself was easier than taking it off of Aido. Aido shook his head but began to unhinge the belt, then paused, and stared at the fully dressed Zero.
"You too," Aido said and pointed at Zero.
Honestly, why did he always end up completely naked but everyone else stayed fully dressed?
Zero huffed, but started taking off his Day Class jacket. By the end of it, Aido succeeded in keeping his boxers on, and for some reason, Zero kept his trousers on but lost his shirt. Aido had never seen Zero's bare chest before and couldn't help but compare him to Kaname.
Zero's complexion was paler; snowy white like the moonlight. He was smooth, hairless, and looked almost creamy like powered sugar. Suddenly, Aido wondered what Zero's skin tasted like, and he yearned to lick his tongue all over Zero's broad chest just to find out.
Besides Zero's slightly broader chest, Zero and Kaname seemed to be about the same size when it came to muscles. The only major difference, of course, was the color in their skin.
Aido couldn't help but notice the last subtle difference, which was Zero's cute, but bright pink nipples. Kaname's were darker, but Zero's were the color of pink daisies. He could almost envision himself swirling his tongue over them and turning them even brighter.
Aido couldn't stop himself from wondering what color lay between Zero's legs, and immediately, his cheeks warmed at his own perverseness.
Zero's eyes glistened against the pale moonlight, and before Aido could say anything, he shoved Aido back down onto the cold, hard ground. He kissed his way down Aido's body, teasing Aido's nipples with his fingers as he went, but Zero didn't waste much time on Aido's chest. It seemed he was in no mood to take his time, and instead, Zero went straight for Aido's waistband.
Zero pulled at it teasingly with his teeth, but then slowly and quite painstakingly, he etched the boxers down with both of his hands and teeth.
Aido was now fully erect from his own wicked thoughts and from merely thinking of Zero's talented mouth on him. But Zero only tossed the boxers away, looked down at Aido's fully erect body, and then up at Aido and smirked knowingly. He clearly had something sinister in mind.
Zero placed his hands just around the edges of Aido's member and rubbed. Dazed, Aido twitched with desire and desperately tried not to cry out. Zero's violet eyes sparkled with delight at his reaction and he massaged Aido even more, just around his thigh and dangerously low, near Aido's entrance. Aido moaned, giving Zero the reaction he wanted, and almost like a reward, Zero placed one of his hands on Aido's dripping member, while his other hand gently wrapped around Aido's balls.
"Ah!" Aido wailed from sheer shock.
"Yes," Zero purred. "I want to hear more of your cries."
Aido looked down at Zero and saw his eyes had turned to a dark plum. He yearningly looked at Aido as his hand moved up and down Aido's shaft, while the other continued in slow circular motions as he cupped Aido's balls.
Aido was drowning with pleasure. He sighed and moaned for Zero, pumping his member in time with Zero's strokes.
"Mmm, so sexy," Zero growled and moved to bend over Aido's member, but he released Aido's member in the process, startling Aido.
"Spread your legs, Hanabusa," Zero commanded, and as if by habit, Aido found himself spreading his legs.
Even if Zero hadn't commanded him, Aido would've done it. He was beyond the point of no return.
As if on cue, Aido felt a fingertip sweep across his entrance. Alarmed, Aido jolted. He was incredibly hard and turned on, but he still remembered the initial hurt as Kaname's huge member entered him, and that had been weeks ago.
While Aido's mind was distracted, Zero bent down further over Aido's member, and with his other hand, he grabbed the base of Aido's shaft. He then swallowed Aido's entire member.
"Gaaaah!" Aido shouted and his hands flew down to grasp Zero's silver locks. "Oh, God, Zero!"
Again, Zero wasted little time and bobbed his head up and down Aido's member. He slowed down only to twirl his tongue around the entire shaft, or press his tongue into the slit of Aido's tip, which sent shockwaves of pleasure down Aido's spine.
"Mmmm, oh yes! Zero," Aido whimpered and couldn't resist the urge to thrust up into Zero's throat.
When Zero didn't protest or gag, Aido did it again. But Zero had plans of his own, and in a flash, that stray finger was thrust into Aido's entrance.
"Nnngh!" Aido tried to bite back his slight discomfort, but as Zero swirled and twisted that finger, his body swooned.
Aido actually stilled his motions, unable to move against the amazing onslaught of sensations coursing through his body. His body shook and unexpectedly his orgasm exploded from him and into Zero's mouth.
"Aaaaaah!" he cried and barely managed one last, hard thrust up into Zero's throat.
Zero continued sucking Aido's tip until he'd licked up every last drop, causing a tremor to roll through Aido's body. But Aido was still trying to gain control of his breathing, and he wondered where Zero had learned to do that. But more specifically, he wondered what exactly Zero had done to him to make him come so easily. Well, whatever Zero had done, it had beenamazing.
Zero sat up and wiped his mouth. He looked down at Aido and smiled.
"I've got to go," he said abruptly, stood up, and started to grab his clothes.
Aido sat up swiftly, started to reach for Zero, but then he heard it: Yuuki's voice. She was calling for Zero off in the distance, far away, but she was heading towards them. Aido was shocked Zero had heard it first, but then again, it was probably due to his strange blood.
Zero looked back at the entirely naked Aido and frowned.
"We'll continue this soon," Zero said and flashed Aido his usual cocky smile.
Aido didn't respond. He didn't know what to say to that. If he agreed, he'd be betraying Kaname, not that he hadn't already. But if he said hell no, he'd be lying to himself because he, of course, wanted to see Zero again.
A part of him hoped Kaname wouldn't come back, but as Zero walked away and towards Yuuki, Aido realized Kaname wasn't his only problem, or really his main problem.
In the center of it all was Yuuki. Kaname loved Yuuki, and so did Zero. Aido wondered if Yuuki would always be in the way of his happiness. Would Aido ever truly be happy?