A/N - Okay, I am really sorry. I did mean for there to be some super-massive-mind-blowing plot development in this chapter involving Sara-sama and some other characters, but I got slightly, er, carried away . BUT HEY, YOU GOT YOUR SEX!

Please review, I was blushing like a freakin' maniac while writing this =.="

And I'm sorry for having killed Yuki, I just didn't know how to write her into the story so decided to get her out of the way quickly!

It was mid-vampire-morning when Zero decided that he needed to get up, feeling fully satiated and satisfied in more ways than one. He glanced down at the still-sleeping pureblood; smiling to himself as he remembered how much he had once hated the boy he now called his lover and who called him his in return. The fact that Kaname lay sleeping by him was testament to the trust he had in the hunter. A pang in his stomach snapped Zero from his musings, and he slid out of bed carefully, so as not to wake his sleeping beauty, pulling on pyjama pants and padding off to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kaname woke up to an empty bed and the rich smell of bacon wafting in from down the hall. He rubbed his bleary eyes and sat up, groaning at the idea of getting out of bed, and flushing slightly as the throbbing in his back reminded him of how thoroughly Zero had taken him mere hours ago. He was glad he healed faster than normal vampires, and at the same time felt a twinge of guilt knowing that it probably hurt a lot more for Zero when he bottomed. Pushing aside the covers, Kaname rolled smoothly out of bed, shrugging into a black silk robe before heading to join Zero in the kitchen, mouth watering in anticipation, and he suspected it wasn't just the bacon he was looking forward to...

As he entered the kitchen, Kaname suppressed his aura, sneaking up behind Zero who stood in the matching pants to his robe at the stove. My little housewife, he grinned. In one swift movement Kaname slid his arms around Zero's waist and his teeth found the boys ear, nibbling playfully with the soft lobe. Zero growled appreciatively, head falling back to Kaname's shoulder before he twisted around, their lips meeting in a kiss which deepened as Kaname dragged Zero towards the counter.

Zero found himself pushed back against the edge of the bench, Kaname's unmistakable hard length pressing against his thigh, while his tongue explored the heat of the pureblood's mouth. His hands dropped from his lover's shoulders to tug the robe open, one sliding down the pale chest to pinch firm nipples between his fingertips, the other sliding around his waist to tug the brunette's hips against his, a soft moan escaping his lips as he became painfully aware of how aroused he had become.

Kaname moved to Zero's neck, licking and kissing his way down to his tattoo, enjoying the way the pulse beneath his tongue quickened as his hand slipped inside the waistband of the silk pyjamas, and the way Zero gasped as Kaname stroked his hardened member teasingly with feather-light touches. This, he realised, is how I could happily spend the rest of my existence. He hoisted Zero onto the counter with his free arm, his lips continuing their ministrations on the pale neck as they freed each other of what little clothing they wore. The throbbing of his own arousal was becoming unbearable, and he rocked impatiently into his lover's hips, his fingers brushing across Zero's lips, delving in as the other realised what he was after.

Zero's tongue slid diligently across the slender fingers, knowing for what purpose Kaname had requested entrance as their swollen members slid and clashed together, moaning shamelessly. They were lovers, after all, and he knew he had nothing to be embarrassed about. Kaname prepped him carefully, taking the time to make sure that Zero wouldn't be hurt by his ministrations before tugging his hips forward off the counter, rolling him over so he was pressed over the bench stomach first.

Zero gasped both in pain and pleasure beneath him as Kaname's blunt length slid into him slowly, allowing him time to adjust to the intrusion before moving, placing soothing kisses down the pale spine, one hand wrapped around the others arousal, moving in time with the small thrusts. Zero jerked his hips back and he started thrusting in earnest, the moaning boy tightening around him as his own voice joined the room.

His hips knocked against the counter as Kaname thrust into him, the pain barely registering beneath the throes of pleasure but eventually getting too much. Zero reached up behind him, grasping Kaname's wrist, "Kaname...wait...", breathing out in relief as his lover slowed, easing out of him. He turned and pointed to his hips, "relocation necessary," he grinned hoisting himself up onto the bench, "or simply a change of position." He hooked his legs around Kaname's waist, pulling the evidently confused pureblood back towards him and falling upon his neck with feverish kisses, "now, where were we?"

Kaname needed little encouragement and he fell back into Zero with a new-found urgency as the boy lathed over his bite area with his tongue, slightly teasing the area with his fangs. The sensation was too much for Kaname, and he dropped his own mouth to Zero's neck, the mutual blood sharing bringing them each to a dangerous edge, one from which they dropped simultaneously, falling into a white haze as their hoarse cries filled the room, the scent of blood and arousal heavy in the air.

Zero raised his head from where it had collapsed on his lover's shoulder, blood smeared on his lower lip. "Well," he spoke with a smile, "we burnt the bacon."

The two dishevelled vampires sat down to a breakfast of coffee and toast, throwing mindless banter back and forth as they ate, content in their after-glow of kitchen sex. Kaname was talking about going to see the Elder Council to give another report on the use of blood tablets, a subject he had been continuously researching since he began the project back at Cross Academy. As he was speaking, Zero noticed how alive the dark-haired boy became when he spoke about the co-existence of vampires and human, and it reminded him of the daughter of Headmaster Cross, Yuki, who had once been a very dear friend to both Kaname and himself. He zoned out as he remembered how she had reacted when he'd told her about the blood bond he'd unknowingly formed with Kaname, and the sadness that crossed her face when she found out about their relationship. She had always loved Kaname, and he still felt guilty about it sometimes, though she had insisted she forgave them both as long as they kept in touch when they graduated. That had been half-way through their last year, and Yuki had passed away just before graduation. It had destroyed them both for a while, and it still pained Zero to remember the day a Level E had breached security at Cross Academy...

"..Zero," Kaname's voice was edged with panic, "Zero, are you okay?"

"Huh?"

"You're crying," he pointed out, brow furrowed in concern. Zero didn't usually zone out, and he rarely cried. The fact that the boy didn't even know he was crying was also surprising. He repeated his previous question, "Are you okay?"

Zero wiped his eyes, amazed to find that he was indeed crying. He spoke softly,

"Yeah, I was just thinking about Yuki. I didn't mean to worry you, sorry."

"I understand, its okay," he caught Zero's hands still wiping his cheeks "I miss her too." He kissed him softly, and smiled, "Do you remember the time we caught her trying to improve her grades by chanting that ridiculous 'motivate me' song?"

"Yeah, wearing that even more ridiculous headband," he was pleased to hear Zero chuckle, and they slipped back into breakfast, the conversation this time focused on a precious memory.