A/N I don't own Vampire Knight nor do I make any profit from it

There is a very discreet love scene in this chapter. I have put it in italics so that if you want to skip it, you know what it looks like.

Chapter 23 – Man and Wife

"You may kiss the bride," the priest said as Sara and Takuma melted into each other's arms and kissed each other passionately. Hikari and Kaname glanced at each other. Kaname's gaze was full of wanting, knowing that he wanted his wife badly. Over the last few months, they were becoming closer and it was clear that romance was beginning to build between them.

Kaname and Hikari looked back up at Sara and Takuma. They were still in hungry lip lock, earning sighs and swoons. Sara was in a pure white wedding gown with no sleeves and long white gloves while Takuma wore a sharp black suit When they eventually broke the kiss, they turned to their guests and smiled brightly, "We both know what they will be doing tonight," Hikari said quietly, "I wonder when we will become husband and wife in that way."

Kaname sighed and nodded. He, too, wanted her to be his wife in body and not just in law. Now that he had discarded Hanaka, his need to be intimate with Hikari was even greater than ever before. Takuma and Sara walked back down the aisle and everyone stood up, applauding the young couple. Hikari grabbed Kaname's hand discreetly and Kaname squeezed her hand back.

During the reception, Hikari walked out onto the terrace and gazed up at the moon. She remembered doing the very same on her own wedding day. She had come far from that day, in both time and intimacy with Kaname. They both had. Now, Sara and Takuma were married. Hikari remembered a time when she was in love with Takuma yet he had not loved her back. It was then that she found out about his fiancée, to whom he was now married.

"You like the moon, don't you," Sara said kindly. Hikari jumped slightly and turned to her white clad friend, "I do too."

"Hello, Sara," Hikari replied serenely, "You look beautiful."

"Thank you," Sara said as she played with a few of the loose strands around her face, "Anyway, how have you been with Kaname since he discarded Hanaka?"

"It's been great," Hikari replied, "We still haven't consummated our marriage but I am sure that in the near future, we will. Although, we have started sleeping in the same bed together… that's a start I suppose."

Sara smiled, "I am glad that you two are getting on so well. I have a whole night of… well… you know… consummating our marriage."

"I hope you enjoy it," Hikari replied with a soft smile, "He really loves you. It will be a very nice experience for you, I'm sure."

"I'm dreading it actually," Sara said, "I am so nervous about exposing myself and finally giving myself over to him fully… it's so scary. Of course, I would have turned to you for advice but you haven't actually been with Kaname yet, have you?"

"No, that's true," Hikari answered.

"In truth, I know nothing about… intimacy and sex… it is very scary," Sara said, "Takuma is my husband now and he will expect me to be intimate with him."

"I wish I could say that about Kaname… he does kiss me a lot though… we almost made love in the bath I pulled him in. I had no clothes and he… well… seemed eager. However, we were interrupted by my maid. That's the closest we have ever been to making love."

"I see…" Sara replied with a sweet chuckle, "I am nervous but I will give myself willingly."

"I am happy that Takuma loves you," Hikari replied. Sara walked towards her and wrapped her arms around her. Hikari stiffened a little but relaxed and hugged her friend back.

"I hope Kaname makes love to you soon," Sara whispered.

"Sara," Takuma called, "It's time for our first dance."

Sara turned to Takuma and smiled brightly, "All right, I will be with you now."

Sara smiled at Hikari before running into her husband's arms. Hikari smiled as they walked onto the dance floor. The musicians began to play as the young couple began to waltz. Hikari watched them for a long time with a small smile on her face. In fact, she was so lost in thought that she didn't notice her husband walking towards her.

"Hikari," he whispered as he wrapped his arms around her body. Kaname kissed her nape and pulled back only slightly to gaze into her sapphire orbs. His nose touched hers and his hot breath tickled her face, "Have been here all night since we got here? I have been looking for you."

"Yes," Hikari whispered, "Lord Kaname, I need to ask you a question."

"You can ask me anything," Kaname replied as he lightly kissed her lips.

"Well, would you consider… you know… making love to me? Sara and Takuma will be making love to each other to night. We could treat this as our own wedding night. After all, we never had a wedding night."

Kaname stared at her, "Are you sure? I don't want you to feel pressured."

"Kaname," Hikari interrupted, "We have been ready for months… I feel close enough to you now that I want this. I want to be with you as your wife. I want you to make me yours. It is your right to have me. You don't have Hanaka in the way anymore to stop us from getting close."

Kaname kissed her deeply yet slowly, causing his teenage bride to press herself against him, "I want you to be completely sure about what we will do. It is something so intimate that once we begin, I will not be able to stop. I will not stop until the end. I will love you with deep reverence… and I will make you scream my name with no restraint."

Hikari gazed at him for a moment before nodding, "We are husband and wife… there is nothing wrong with wanting each other intimately."

"No," Kaname replied, "No, there certain is not."

"So, will you… you know… tonight," Hikari asked hesitantly, "I have waited long enough."

Kaname kissed her again, "As have I," he whispered against her lips. It had been some time since he had any sexual satisfaction. He needed this, "Let's say we go home early, eh? Therefore, we will have an early night."

Kaname's lips pressed hotly against her cheek. Hikari sighed and gripped his formal dress jacket. Kaname could feel her curves through her green silk evening gown. With every caress, the found themselves wanting each other with an immense need, "Let's get back to the Kuran manor. There isn't much time until the wedding reception is over so we should leave now."

Hikari nodded wordlessly and Kaname took Hikari by the hand as they walked towards the front entrance of the Awayuki manor and without a word to anyone. Hikari was shaking with immense excitement as they climbed into the limousine and the chauffer drove away. Kaname pulled the shutter down so that chauffer couldn't see them in the back as they kissed each other hungrily. His hands travelled underneath her gown and caressed her reasonable sized breast, fondling and caressing it with due care and attention. Hikari arched into him, whimpering softly.

"Kaname, what are you doing to me," she cried. Kaname's lips descended upon hers to silence her. As exciting as it was, he wanted to spare the chauffer their cries of passion. Hikari sighed and hummed as his hands caressed her supple body. Eventually, Hikari and Kaname felt the limousine stop and the chauffer called,

"We're here now, Your Majesties," he said uneasily. Hikari giggled as Kaname opened the door and pulled her out with him. He scooped her into his arms and walked into the Kuran manor. This time, he went straight to his bedroom. Hikari noted the magnificence of the richly decorated king's bedroom. It was beautiful.

However, she didn't get much time to think of the decoration as Kaname had placed her on the bed and he had climbed on top of her after throwing his jacket off onto the floor. With his hands, he smoothed over her smooth thighs, bringing her silk gown up with his hand. His lips attacked her neck with heated kisses as the dress was pull from over her head. He caressed her sides and stomach.

"Kaname, don't stop!" Hikari whispered as he didn't break eye contact with her and it made her hypnotised by his wine coloured gaze. He kissed her chest and area and began to pull the straps of her bra down, kissing her bare shoulders lovingly. Hikari whimpered and writhed against him. Kaname felt her unbutton his shirt and undo his tie, her nimble fingers working quickly and making light work of undressing her lover.

When his shirt was off, Hikari's hands caressed his toned upper body as Kaname did the same, caressing her soft skin tenderly. Eventually, Kaname rid himself of his trousers. Kaname gazed into her eyes and caressed her cheeks, "I'll ask you one more time… do you want this, Hikari, because if you suddenly decide to change your mind in the middle of it all, I will refuse to stop… I cannot stop. You can only take a man so far."

Hikari reached up and touched his face as Kaname's arms wrapped around her waist, keeping her as close as possible, "I want this more than anything."

Kaname rested his forehead against hers and nodded. For the whole night, they moved in sync with one another. They held each other tightly through the highest times of pleasure. At first, it was very uncomfortable for Hikari, but Kaname's gentle movements soothed her and he made the time to dry her tears. Their moans and whimpers of pleasure allowed them to be enshrouded in their own world. For Hikari, this was the most intimate thing she had ever indulged in but there was no fear and no uncertainty. She felt safe in his strong arms.

As they became close to the end, Kaname's fangs sank into her neck, causing Hikari to scream his name with ecstasy. Kaname's arms tightened around his wife's waist as her exquisite blood past his lips. As they reached the height of their passion, all the windows in the manor cracked under the force of their cries.

Eventually, Kaname and Hikari fell into a heap in each other's arms. They breathed heavily and sweat rolled off their tired limbs. Kaname pulled the duvet over them once he got his breath back and pulled his tired wife into his arms, "Good night, my little Hikari."

"Good night, my lord," Hikari replied as she drifted off to sleep.

A/N So Kaname and Hikari have finally consummated their marriage. I think the time was right because of what I want to happen next in the story.

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