Author's Note: Hello guys! I know I've been gone for pretty long, and I must apologise for that... I kind of lost momentum. This chapter took WAYY longer than I had expected (so much for 'a few more days'...), but at least it's finally here yay :) It's not really one that contributes a lot to the story though... Still just their reunion :) I think I lost whatever writing skills I had so bear with me if it's not too great. I did my best though :) Also, I wrote a oneshot some time ago, so if you haven't read that, be sure to check it out and tell me what you think!
Okay, so on with the chapter! It's another pretty long one, though. I really hadn't planned to go into that much detail but I couldn't stop hehe... Enjoy it and please review :)
Warning: This chapter contains m/m lemon scenes. Please don't read this if you're not into that :) You should probably skip a good portion of the middle part then...
Disclaimer: Credits to Matsuri Hino, Blackened Wing and TammyTBoneTTB!
PAST
Zero gaped at the pureblood, stunned by the latter's previous words. Stay in the past together? That was... That was...
'What?'
Kaname chuckled at the absolutely endearing look of bewilderment on his lover's face. It was clear that the hunter had not even considered the idea that Kaname would propose such a thing. But really, shouldn't he have seen it coming? If he insisted on remaining here in the past, then Kaname would just stay right here with him. After all, his place was wherever Zero was. It was just that simple. No doubts, no hesitation, nothing. Whichever path Zero chose to follow, Kaname would just shift and manipulate his own until it overlapped completely with the other's. Walking side-by-side, hand-in-hand, until the end of time.
When the pureblood had made the decision to return to the past, he had already been prepared to make this choice. Already prepared to leave everything behind, and restart from the beginning. The thought was daunting, of course, but really, what did it matter? Because, this time, he wouldn't be alone. Zero would always be by his side, supporting him, loving him.
Kaname lifted one of the hunter's hands to his lips, pressing a feather-light kiss against the knuckles, before smiling down at him. 'I said, let's stay in the past together. That solves everything, doesn't it?'
Zero blinked up at him, mind whirling.
'I- but... what about everything that you've worked so hard for? The business, everything...'
Kaname cocked his head slightly, smile turning rueful. 'There's no guarantee that it'll remain the way it is right now, though? As the events of the past are being changed, the future, too, will be altered. If I had never had Yuuki's condition to drive me forward all those years ago, I might not even have expanded into the pharmaceutical industry. So it's entirely possible that even if I were to remain in the future, I would not have such a successful business anyway, isn't it?'
Zero's eyes widened in understanding. Of course. He hadn't exactly stopped to consider how his alteration of the past would affect anything but Yuuki, having been so blinded by his own emotions, but of course it would. Messing with time was no simple feat; it set in motion a whole chain of events that, once started, could not be stopped. If he wasn't mindful, a few seemingly innocent tweaks here and there would result in cataclysmic consequences, not just for himself, but for everyone in the future, as well.
He gazed back at the pureblood, wary eyes still filled with hesitation. Kaname... He wanted to stay here, too? With him? It was such a tempting idea, and on the surface, seemed like such an ingenious, flawless solution. Having both of them here would mean double protection for Yuuki, not just from Nasser, but also from any other threats that would rise up as well. And of course, Zero wouldn't have to suffer here alone, knowing that his lover had forgotten all about him. They could live on together in peace, as much in love as before. And this time, Yuuki would be alive, the last and missing piece to their picture-perfect happy ending finally restored to its rightful place.
It was so beautiful. And they could have it all.
But...
'You'll have to deal with Rido, and Ichijou, and Nasser all over again,' whispered Zero, eyes filling with horror at the thought. It had been such agony seeing Kaname suffer through so much pain, both physical and emotional, at the hands of these three vampires the first time around. While certain things could possibly be avoided this time, there undoubtedly still remained showdowns with each of them. And who was to say how things would turn out this time? At least if anything went wrong, the gentle and vulnerable Kaname that he loved would not be the one suffering through all these. He would have morphed into a different Kaname, one that would have been shaped differently by the different experiences he had gone through.
Perhaps his logic was a little off, and selfish, even, but all Zero wanted was to protect this version of Kaname, this version of the pureblood that he loved with all of his heart. To stop him from suffering more than he already had. God knew he had been through enough terrors to last this lifetime, and maybe even the next. The hunter simply could not condone anything else befalling his lover, not if it could be avoided.
Kaname's eyes darkened slightly as he realised the truth of Zero's words. Handling each of his enemies had been no walk in the park, that was for sure, and they were definitely not experiences he would ever want to live through, but...
It was worth it, to reach a perfect ending for all three of them.
Zero and Yuuki, they were worth it.
And he told Zero as much, kissing his lover's pale skin once again as he gazed back into worried amethyst eyes.
'It'll be better this time, too, because I have you to protect me, don't I?' he added, a teasing tone in his voice. Despite that, there was no jest in his eyes. His words were sincere and straight from the heart. Zero had been a huge part of their win over Nasser. Kaname could not have overcome the other pureblood if not for his lover's tremendous strength, as well as unwavering support and love, even though Kaname had sent him into the lion's den practically defenceless. Even now, the thought of what could have happened when he sent his lover to Nasser still made his heart skip a beat in alarm. It had been necessary, but... He could have lost Zero, had even one factor gone wrong in the plan.
Kaname squeezed Zero's hand tightly, taking comfort in his lover's warmth. Thank the heavens it had not...
With Zero by his side, he believed that they would make short work of those three, and any others that got in their way. It did not matter what trials and tribulations stood before them, as long as they had each other. Their love had gotten them through so, so much, and it would continue to do so. He had absolute faith in that.
To his surprise, his words, instead of comforting his lover as he had wished, only caused Zero's features to twist in pain. 'Kaname...I don't want you to go through any more suffering...'
With a start, the pureblood realised where the hunter's thoughts were running off to. So that was what Zero had been alluding to... The corners of his lips turned upwards. Zero was still adamantly putting his welfare first, even in such a situation. It was a little frustrating, of course, but a wave of gratitude and appreciation surged up within him. He was so loved, wasn't he? By this sweet, dear little gem of his, with his constant worrying.
'Zero. I'll be okay. I want the three of us to be together again. Rido and Nasser are just small obstacles, easily gotten rid of.'
His silver-haired lover frowned deeply. 'You know it's not as eas-'
Swiftly, cutting off the rest of his words, Kaname gripped Zero's chin firmly in one hand, staring intently into his eyes.
'I've already decided, Zero. There's nothing you can do.'
Amethyst eyes widened in surprise. Those words... He remembered conveying them to his lover while he had been in his past self's body. Had they made Kaname feel as helpless as Zero did now? Like nothing he said could persuade him otherwise, even though he knew it wasn't something that should be done.
No, he realised with a jolt, a pit forming in his stomach. It had definitely been much,much worse. After all, then, Zero had been leaving, not insisting to stay by Kaname's side. Zero could not even begin to imagine how it must have felt, knowing that the most important person in his life was leaving him forever, with no way to stop him. God knew that if their roles had been reversed, he would have been frigging pissed with Kaname, probably punching the hell out of him the second he saw him. And then... and then... he would embrace him so tightly that his lover would never be able to leave him again.
For the first time since he had made his decision to stay in the past, Zero put himself into Kaname's shoes, picturing the hurt and heartache that the pureblood had had to go through since his departure. He had been trying his best not to think about it, knowing that it would severely try his resolve. But it had been a cowardly thing to do, the easiest way for him to move forward. Now, seeing how Kaname was staring so fixedly at him, steely determination in his eyes masking the storm of emotions behind, he finally let himself really consider this from Kaname's perspective.
And realised that he would have done exactly the same thing Kaname had done.
Zero exhaled a long, unsteady breath. A hand unconsciously trailed up to cup his lover's cheek, thumb running small circles over the smooth skin. He was such a fool. He and Kaname had sworn to stick together, no matter what other calamities life decided to throw at them. With such a beautiful, devoted lover by his side, willing to fight and support him, how could he ever have thought of leaving him just like that? Kaname had never, ever been willing to part from him, so how could he be that thoughtless and selfish?
They could face this together. There was no reason why he had to do this alone. He was no longer a lone wolf, facing life on his own. Not anymore. Not for a few years now, in fact.
He had a lover now. A trusted ally.
He had Kaname.
And they would make this alternate reality an even more beautiful one, one where all three of them lived a wonderful life together. Where they would be able to smile and laugh without a care every single day. Such a sappy thought, snorted Zero lightly, but an irresistible vision all the same.
Unexpectedly, Zero stepped forward, pressing his lips to Kaname's. The sudden gesture surprised the pureblood, but his arms automatically opened to envelop his lover.
'Zero?'
Resting his forehead against his lover's, Zero's gaze rose to meet the eyes he had gotten lost in countless times. A tender smile played on his lips as he regarded the amazing, unbelievable treasure that somehow loved him, of all the people and vampires in the world. Kaname was right. They would face this together, as they had everything else.
'Alright, then.'
XXX
Long fingers tugged at the top button of Zero's shirt, urging it to release from the hole it was snugly fitted into.
Zero broke the kiss they had been sharing in the wake of his acceptance, glaring up hotly at the pureblood. A slight, anticipatory shudder ran down his spine as he met his lover's smothering gaze. The desire in those darkened eyes left no doubt as to what his intentions were.
Shaking himself to stop himself from drowning in the depths of his lover's eyes, the hunter grabbed the offending hand, snatching it away and preventing it from continuing its task.
'Stop trying to take off my clothes, Kaname!' growled the hunter. Even though he loved him dearly, sometimes the pureblood drove him up the wall. It wasn't that Zero didn't want to, of course not. But did Kaname really want to do this here? Couldn't they go to someplace that was at least not out in the open, in full view of anyone who happened to pass by?
'You were going to abandon me, Zero. You owe me this much.'
Despite the reason for saying those words, the tension and seriousness in Kaname's quiet voice was undeniable. With a jolt, Zero glanced up, pausing in his struggling for the moment. At the vulnerable sadness in his lover's eyes, his heart ached fiercely. He had known how much his abrupt departure would have hurt the pureblood, but coward that he was, unable to face his lover for fear of losing his nerve, he had chosen to just leave anyway. It had been selfish of him, he recognised, by escaping from the difficult situation that way, but surely Kaname had not equated it to being thrown away by Zero...?
'No, I wasn-'
Kaname pressed a finger against his lips, cutting off the rest of his protest.
'Yes, you were, Zero,' he said firmly.
It had been barely a whisper, but the slight tremble in Kaname's voice was unmistakable. And so were the obvious anguish and hurt lurking behind those chocolate eyes staring back at him. Zero exhaled shakily, feeling the pain in his heart intensify. He had not seen it that way, or maybe had forced himself not to, but... It had been the truth, hadn't it? Zero had decided, all on his own, to remain in the past, which meant that he had inadvertently been choosing to leave Kaname behind.
'I'm so sorry, Kaname,' breathed Zero, one hand cupping his lover's cheek, remorseful eyes gazing pleadingly at him. 'I should've discussed it properly with you... I- I'm so sorry...!'
Kaname leaned into his touch for a brief second, a ghost of a smile grazing upon his lips. Then he reached out, arms winding around the hunter as he enveloped him into another tight hug. He could feel so much - Zero's body pressed snugly against his, his heart thumping against his chest, his arm wrapped around him comfortingly. It had been terrible, knowing that his lover had decided to leave him all on his own that way, even if he had thought it was in his best interest. The pain had ripped him apart, white-hot burning agony that had seared through his insides like molten fire. He didn't know how he had managed to last through the previous day, while still looking whole and flawless now. The emotional pain had been so akin to a physical attack that he almost expected to see some physical evidence on his body.
But at this moment, everything fell away. All the pain, the terror, they simply ceased to exist.
Because Zero was here now. That was all that mattered.
Kaname inhaled deeply, filling his lungs with the delightful scent of his lover. Then his lips hovered next to Zero's ear.
'I forgive you, Zero. But only on one condition.'
Pausing briefly so that Zero could process his words, a small smile played on Kaname's lips as he felt the hunter's confusion through their bond.
Then he continued, smile growing wider, voice husky.
'If you let me make love to you. Right here, right now.'
The hunter's body went rigid.
'What the hell, Kaname!' demanded Zero, heat suffusing his cheeks adorably even as he tried to shove the pureblood away. 'I told you, we're right out in the- mmph!?'
Having anticipated his lover's struggles this time, Kaname had steadfastly held on, shrewdly using his lover's adamant protests to slip his tongue inside that enticing warmth. At the same time, he dropped into a cross-legged position on the grass, pulling Zero down onto his lap. The unexpected change in position had the hunter yelping in alarm as his hands immediately grabbed onto his lover's shirt for support. Kaname chuckled lightly as his lover clung desperately to him.
Taking advantage of the ex-human's momentary disorientation, the pureblood grabbed either side of Zero's shirt and yanked hard. Small white buttons shot everywhere, little deadly bullets that ricocheted off the trees beside them and splashed into the lake with tiny splashes.
Hearing his buttons snap off their threads in one mad rush of escape, Zero hissed in indignance, breaking their kiss to glare hotly at his lover. What the hell did Kaname think he was doing?
'Kaname, dammit! I have only two uniforms!'
The pureblood grinned in triumph, not the slightest trace of remorse on his face. His hand wrapped around the back of Zero's neck, pulling him back into another heated, mind-searing kiss.
'I'll get you a hundred more,' he murmured into his lover's gasping mouth.
Zero growled at the smug tone, but the skilful motions of those warm lips and tongue were far too distracting for any disgruntlement to linger. Within seconds, he was swept up in their passionate lip-lock, hands sliding up the pureblood's chest to clutch his shoulders as he leaned forward, unable to stop himself from kissing back as fervently as Kaname was. His chest was heaving, mind clouding over with a pleasure-filled haze. Or was that because he hadn't had any air for about half a minute? At this point, it was a little hard to tell.
After a few more seconds, Zero broke the kiss, dropping his head onto his lover's shoulder as he panted harshly, desperately sucking some air into his lungs. His arms wrapped around the pureblood's neck, holding him close as he struggled to catch his breath.
A small cry of protest rumbled in Kaname's throat when his mouth was suddenly alone again, its mate out of reach, but, despite the intense desire to be joined with his lover again, he found himself wheezing for breath as well.
Why do vampires even need to breathe, grumbled Kaname as he held onto his lover, trying to catch his breath.
It was only when Zero let out a short, breathy chuckle that the pureblood realised he had actually muttered that grievance out loud.
'Idiot,' murmured the hunter. The complete adoration and amusement in his gentle tone went straight to Kaname's heart, causing it to swell with love.
Pressing his cheek against Zero's silver locks, his eyes closed for a second, arms tightening around the male in his arms. It still felt like this was all just a dream. Like he might wake up any moment, and Zero would no longer be within his reach.
No, he growled inwardly, frustration rising up within him. Zero is here. This is real. And I am never again letting go of him.
His eyes opened and he pulled back slightly to gaze at his lover. His white shirt lay crumpled and open, falling off his shoulders and exposing the pale skin. Under the gentle moonlight, Zero's skin was simply beautiful, not a single blemish to the eye. So alluring. So irresistible...
Unconsciously, one of Kaname's hands slipped around from Zero's waist to run lightly over the smooth skin. A light shiver ran up the hunter's spine at the warm, fleeting touch. Still, he resolutely kept his head down, as if still trying to resist Kaname's very concerted attempts to make him lose his mind and protests in pleasure.
Even though Kaname could clearly feel a particular something coming to life, from where Zero was pressed against his abdomen...
Despite himself, a corner of the pureblood's lips turned up. This was truly Zero. His stubborn personality – that wasn't something that a dream could ever conjure up.
His smiled widened. So Zero wanted to play hard to get... he mused amusedly.
Head hidden as it was, the hunter didn't see the sudden smirk that played across the pureblood's face.
Just you wait, Zero. I'll make you feel so good that you forget all about where we are. All you'll be able to do is hold on tightly to me, crying out my name, trembling in my arms.
XXX
Leisurely, Kaname bent to kiss the pale shoulder beneath him, lips and teeth mouthing the smooth, soft skin as his head dipped lower, mapping out the flawless expanse of his chest. Zero bit back a groan, shifting restlessly in Kaname's lap, open shirt falling further down his arms.
'Kaname...' sighed the hunter softly. The rational part of him was screaming that they should not be doing this here, not so openly in middle of the forest, but every little touch from his lover sent spikes of heat whizzing through his body, shooting straight to the pleasure sensors in his brain. Despite his earlier protests, his body refused to calm down, as worked up as it was by his lover's skilled ministrations.
As his lover's hot tongue continued ravaging all over his torso, fuelling the pit of fire burning within, the tension in Zero's body slowly faded away. It felt so good, so right. Previous thoughts of resistance slowly started to melt away as Kaname's heat embraced him gently but firmly, very successfully managing to coax a reaction out of him.
What did it matter if anyone saw? Memories could be wiped. Threats of getting their asses kicked worked too. All that mattered what that he was right where he should be, here in Kaname's arms. He didn't truly want to leave, so why should anything make him?
And so, despite himself, Zero slowly surrendered, relaxing in Kaname's arms and no longer attempting to quell his own desires. With a soft growl in his throat, his fingers weaved into the brunette's locks, pulling his lover's head back. When Kaname blinked up at him in surprise, a brief indecipherable smile touched the hunter's lips, before his mouth fell over his lover's neck.
The pureblood just barely managed to resist a moan as Zero's lips and tongue teased the sensitive skin, lathing it in kisses and licks. Still, despite the very pleasurable sensations flooding him, a wave of victory swept through him that Zero had finally succumbed to his efforts. But the next second, all such thoughts flew out of his mind when Zero's fangs unexpectedly sunk into him. This time, he couldn't hold back a hoarse cry.
Zero grinned against his lover's skin as he felt him shuddering. He hadn't really been in need of blood, but just craved the connection to his lover. And as that sweet nectar spilled steadily into his mouth, in sync with the heartbeat of the chest pressed snugly against his own, he felt it. Could clearly feel Kaname across their bond – his pleasure, his emotions. The pureblood carried so much adoration and bliss within him at being with Zero again, mirroring his own feelings and multiplying them, until the hunter was lost in a glow of peaceful happiness. For a few seconds, he remained still in Kaname's lap, mouth latched securely on his lover's neck as he took long draughts, savouring the sensation of Kaname in each of his senses – in his arms, in his throat, in his head, and of course, in his heart. Words could never adequately express the depth of his feelings towards Kaname, but he wanted, no, needed his lover to sense them too. Lowering his mental guards, he brushed his consciousness against Kaname's, letting him see clearly his feelings.
Fingers combing lightly through the hunter's locks, an awed smile spread across the pureblood's face as he felt Zero's strong feelings of love passing through their bond, filling him with a delightful warmth. Though Zero was undeniably much less shy now than he used to be, moments where he took the initiative to share his feelings for him were still infinitely precious. His fingers combed through soft silver strands slowly, almost reverently, as he turned his head and placed a gentle kiss on Zero's ear.
'I love you so much too, Zero,' he murmured seductively, loving how the other shivered at the warm breath on his sensitive skin.
Damn it. Zero could feel Kaname's quiet amusement at all his reactions, slightly more sensitive from having craved his lover's touch so strongly, and he didn't like how he was the only one coming undone by the other's touches. Kaname was too good at manipulating his body, knowing exactly what to do to elicit a response.
Well, two could play at that.
Zero pulled his fangs out, tongue running over the twin marks marring the otherwise-perfect skin. Even when the wounds had disappeared without any trace, the hunter continued raining kisses and nibbles on Kaname's neck, ever so often scrapping his fangs swiftly across the tender skin, before lapping at the blood that welled up. The soft moans coming from the throat he was adoring were a clear indication of how much his ministrations were driving the pureblood crazy. Even as his mouth continued to work, his hands were dipping beneath his lover's shirt, fingers trailing lightly up the steep expanse until they finally reached twin peaks.
Kaname's face dropped to Zero's neck as slightly calloused, but tremendously skilful fingers stroked and teased his nipples, sending tendrils of delicious heat unfurling all through his body. His gasps of pleasure were muffled against the other's neck, hands sliding down and fisting in his lover's loose shirt.
The hunter grinned against Kaname's skin at those delightful cries, but when a hot mouth started licking up the column of his neck, he found himself having to bite back his own vocalisation of pleasure. The sensitive skin was being thoroughly abused by Kaname's masterly lips and teeth, and it was rendering his limbs jelly-like, making it extremely difficult for him to remain focused on his mission to blow his lover's mind. His hands released their pink, erect prisoners, sliding out from under the fabric to hold Kaname's head closer to his neck.
The pureblood's actions were deliberately playful, his elongated fangs scraping, but resolutely not penetrating, the thin skin. Groaning, Zero pressed Kaname closer to his neck. He wanted to feel those aroused fangs penetrating him, to hear his blood being taken in by the person he loved most, to know that he would be in Kaname's blood and soul.
'Kaname...,' groaned Zero. 'Stop teasing...'
The pureblood grinned against the ex-human's neck. He had wanted to tease his lover for a longer time, but his own fangs were aching to sink into the pliable flesh, and he decided he could not wait any longer. Giving Zero's bite area a few more licks, which caused the hunter to shudder in anticipation, he slid his fangs in. He groaned as his lover's delicious blood filled his mouth, taking long but slow draughts, savouring the hunter's unique taste.
Zero sighed in pleasure as he finally felt the twin pricks in his neck. His fingers stroked Kaname's hair tenderly as the pureblood drank leisurely from him, hands running up and down his sides lightly in feather-like touches that caused sweet, pleasant sensations.
At length, with Zero's delightful taste lingering in his mouth and mind, Kaname pulled his fangs free, licking the wounds until they had fully healed. A seductive glint in his eyes, he glanced up at Zero, licking his own lips sensually.
'Delicious,' he hummed, using not just his voice, but also the bond, to let the hunter feel how much Kaname loved his blood.
The heat that promptly suffused Zero's body at his lover's sentiment was not purely due to embarrassment. With a small growl, he suddenly leaned forward, pushing Kaname onto the ground and straddling him. The pureblood blinked up at him in surprise.
'No, Kaname,' he whispered. 'You're the delicious one.'
His hands grabbed the two sides of his lover's shirt, as if he wanted to just tear it open, in a similar fashion to what Kaname had done to his earlier. But then he paused, a mischievous glint in his eye as he gazed down at his lover.
'We don't want to ruin your shirt now, do we...?' he murmured.
Deliberately slow, his fingers popped the top button free. Zero stopped for a moment to kiss and mouth the skin he had revealed, before his fingers trailed leisurely down to the next button. At the same unhurried pace, he undid the button, then repeated his earlier actions.
Beneath him, Kaname was writhing on the ground, both loving and hating his lover's sweet, torturously slow touches. They were so gentle, yet so fleeting that it left him wanting so much more. Anticipation pooled in his body, his arousal growing and straining against his pants as he was very, very tenderly handled.
'Zero...!' he whimpered, both wanting and needing him to speed up. This was heaven, but... He. Needed. More. His hands hurriedly went to his buttons, wanting to get them free immediately, but Zero entrapped them in one hand and held them over his head.
'Shh... Let me do it...,' urged Zero soothingly. His playful tone did not manage to hide his amusement at seeing his lover so impatient, however, and Kaname scowled up at him. However, he did not try to free himself. If Zero wanted to lead, he would let himself be led. Whatever it was that Zero wanted, he would do his best to comply,
Well, as much as he could, at least.
Zero resumed his painstakingly slow pace, taking his time to worship his lover's body as it was slowly revealed to him, button by button. The slow speed was getting to him too, his fingers itching to caress more of Kaname's skin, but he knew that it was affecting the pureblood much more than it was him.
Once he had successfully managed to undo all the buttons, he spread the shirt open on either side of his lover's body on the grass, taking in the sight of the pureblood's toned, creamy chest. He placed a feather-light kiss on Kaname's shoulder, smiling as he felt his partner shivering under his touch. His mouth continued trailing slowly down the exposed skin, lathering it in light kisses.
Kaname squirmed on the grass, a breathless cry escaping his lips. His lover's brief touches were absolute torture. His heartbeat quickened when a kiss was pressed next to a nipple, but Zero deliberately avoided it, placing the next kiss further down. The pureblood groaned, knowing that the hunter was trying to drive him crazy from want, yet unable to stop himself from reacting exactly the way he was.
Zero's lips made a path down his lover's smooth, flawless chest, from his shoulder, until his navel, before his head came up. Kaname really wasdelicious, he thought appreciatively, licking his lips to taste his lover on them. When he lowered his head again, it was to lightly mouth the area just above the pureblood's navel.
The brunette moaned at the moist heat sucking at his skin, sending little waves of desire through him. But the place where Zero was adoring was hardly where Kaname wanted it to be, and the silver-haired boy knew it too. Zero was still teasing him, and even though the pureblood had wanted to let him do as he pleased, this slow pace was just too much for him to take anymore.
Growling in impatience, Kaname's hand grabbed Zero's shoulder, swiftly pushing him backwards to lie on the grass, with the pureblood leaning over him. In a second, Kaname had shrugged his own shirt off, before his lips fell urgently over his lover's, hands interlacing with the other's on either side of Zero's head on the grass. Zero's hips were trapped between Kaname's knees, the latter's body weight pressing on him further pinning him to the ground.
Amusement filled Zero's eyes as he realised that Kaname was deliberately keeping him immobile, not wanting him to lead again at his slow pace. But then a hot tongue slipped nimbly into his mouth, and his amusement was quickly replaced by desire.
Kaname kissed him long and hard, not allowing him any time to breathe until he was gasping and panting. He released one of Zero's hands, running his hand down the contours of the chest beneath him, before trailing back up to pinch a nipple.
'Nngh!'
The sudden jolt of fire spearing through his system had Zero's back arching off the ground, a breathless moan escaping his lips. Kaname's lips captured his again, his fingers all the while tweaking and kneading his lover's nipple, reciprocating the pleasure that Zero had given him earlier.
The next time their lips parted for air, Kaname replaced his fingers with his mouth, taking the nub into his mouth and sucking on it hard. The hand not pining his lover down played sensually with the other. Zero cried out in pleasure, free hand weaving in between the brown locks of his lover. Liquid fire was pooling in his groin, his flesh unbearable hard in the tight constraints of his underwear.
'K-kaname! Enough already...!'
His nipple felt so hard and swollen that it was almost painful, with every touch causing the sensitive organ to tingle, as if it was being shot with electricity. It was so good, too good, but it wasn't anywhere near enough. Zero wanted more, a lot more...
Kaname gave the abused flesh one last languid swipe of the tongue, before grinning down at his gasping, flushing lover.
'What's wrong? I thought you wanted to go slow.'
Zero shot his smirking lover a scowl, knowing that he was giving him a taste of his own medicine.
'Idiot-'
His retort was effectively smothered by the pureblood's lips falling back over his. Releasing Zero's hand, both of Kaname's hands rose to gently caress his lover's face as he kissed him lovingly. Zero's eyes fluttered shut as his arms wound around his lover, pulling him closer into their passionate kiss.
One of Kaname's arms slid underneath the hunter to lift his back off the ground, helping Zero to reduce the slim, yet unbearable, distance between their bodies.
But the other hand snaked down unobtrusively.
'Wha-?'
Lost in pleasure as he was, Zero hadn't noticed what Kaname's devious hand was up to, until he felt his pants and underwear being pulled off him in one fluid motion. The sudden chill on his bare skin had his eyes snapping open, a gasp on his lips.
But before he knew it, he was being encased in a warm, moist cavern, fingers stroking his inner thigh soothingly. A harsh cry tore out of his throat as Kaname went down on him, tongue swirling and fangs scraping him with every rise and dip of the brunette's head, fanning the flames of the fire raging in his body. Zero threw his head back against the grass, lips parted as he gasped and panted, fingers clutching desperately at his lover's head. The pressure in his groin built steadily, his mind filling up with a white, pleasure-filled haze. He was so close, led by his beloved to the edge of bliss that awaited beyond.
'Kaname, Kaname...,' moaned Zero, pale fingers tangling within his lover's brown strands. He could barely breathe, so overcome by the wave after wave of intense pleasurable feelings rushing over him.
Kaname smiled, enjoying watching his lover thrashing and writhing in ecstasy this way, knowing that only his touch could give Zero this much pleasure, this much sweet agony. Ever since the first time Zero had done this for him, the pureblood had never failed to grab every opportunity to return the favour. Not only because he absolutely loved how weak the hunter was to the pleasure it wrought, but also because it had been the first time Zero had initiated something new in their relationship. Certainly, many years had passed, and many more 'new' acts had been tried and done, but this would always be something special for Kaname, reminding him of how awed and touched he had been the first time.
Zero was trembling uncontrollably now, his eyes fluttering shut as his fingers tightened their grip in his hair, soft moans escaping from his throat. Kaname knew his lover was nearing orgasm, and he quickened his pace, hands sliding up to once again torture sensitive, swollen nipples.
The additional stimulation was just enough to push the hunter over the precipice, sending him tumbling into free-fall. The pressure in his abdomen finally found release, and with a hoarse cry of his lover's name, Zero came in Kaname's mouth, shuddering wildly.
At the height of the ex-human's climax, the pureblood glanced up, though he did not stop what he was doing. He loved how Zero looked when he came, so vulnerable and beautiful. The sight before him literally took his breath away. Pleasure was etched on every inch of Zero's face, his pale skin bathed in the moon's silvery radiance. His silver hair glimmered brilliantly, like diamonds waving in the breeze, the moon making his skin appear as if it were actually glowing. The hunter looked exactly like an angel, as perfect and gentle as someone from the heavens.
His angel.
Kaname swallowed every drop of Zero's release, relishing in the taste of his lover in his mouth. He continued bobbing his head, drawing out and accepting everything that Zero had to give, until there was nothing left. Then he shifted up, holding his trembling lover gently as the latter rode out the aftereffects of orgasm.
Zero panted softly, chest heaving as he gradually returned back down from his high. Gingerly, he returned Kaname's embrace, albeit with shaking, unsteady arms. When he opened his eyes, Kaname was right in front of his face, smiling down at him. Then he leaned forward, claiming his lips once again.
The hunter grimaced slightly at the taste of himself in the pureblood's warm mouth. Noticing his lover's response, but not wanting to break away, Kaname deliberately pricked his tongue on his fang, allowing his blood to mask the taste. Much less reluctant now that Kaname's tantalising flavour was all he could taste, Zero returned the kiss as good as he got.
A few moments later, Kaname let out another groan of protest when he felt Zero breaking their kiss once again. But the depth of emotion in the amethyst eyes that were gazing intently into his trapped him for a while, causing his breath to hitch.
'I want to pleasure you too, Kaname,' murmured Zero huskily. He started to shift downwards, hand trailing down the pureblood's chest. 'Let me...'
Kaname's hand closed around the hunter's wrist, halting its purposeful descent. When Zero's eyes flickered over to his questioningly, Kaname smiled fondly at him. He deeply appreciated that his lover wanted to give him the same pleasure, and he would be lying if he said the thought did not excite him, but...
'I want to be one with you, Zero,' he whispered. 'Right now.'
Zero flushed, but he nodded quietly.
'Me too...,' he admitted, refusing to glance away even though his cheeks were stained slightly red.
Kaname grinned at his lover's adorable bashfulness, releasing his hand before grasping his member firmly. Zero inhaled sharply as cool fingers started stroking and pumping him, sending renewed spikes of pleasure shooting through him. Kaname's mouth latched onto his neck, playing with his sensitive bite area. The hunter quivered, hands running over the lean muscles of the pureblood's body, feeling them flexing and relaxing under his fingertips as Kaname worked on him. Zero was breathing hard, hips unconsciously thrusting up into the pureblood's strong, pleasurable grip. Even though he had just climaxed, he was quickly getting aroused again, under his lover's skilful touch.
One pale hand slid soundlessly into the lake, letting it soak for a few moments to allow proper wetting, before a wet, cold finger probed at Zero's entrance, circling the muscle there and moistening it. The hunter started at the sudden sensation, his previously closed eyes snapping open. Smoothly, the finger slid into him, exploring the unseen depths. It wasn't long before another joined it.
Zero cried out as Kaname started to prepare him, fingers moving and shifting inside him. Bombarded by so many sensations – the heat at his neck, the pumping of his member, the long fingers spreading him – it was all he could do to hold tightly onto his lover, moaning and gasping for breath.
Kaname tried to be gentle and thorough in his prepping, but with his own need making itself more and more known, especially with the innocently seductive way Zero was rubbing up against him, it was difficult to slow down the pace. His fingers moved quickly and determinedly within Zero's tight heat, with one more being added before it probably should have been.
Zero tried his best not to react to the sudden flash of pain at the extra stretch, but could not quite hold back a sharp intake of air. His nails dug into Kaname's skin, almost breaking skin. He took a deep breath, trying to force himself to relax for his lover. He growled in frustration, pissed as hell that his body was adapting so slowly. He wanted Kaname as soon as possible, dammit. Sure, it hurt now, but his body would recover quickly. He didn't want to waste any unnecessary time, yet his body was betraying him in the most terrible of ways. He knew Kaname would force himself to slow down if he thought Zero was getting hurt, but he really didn't want that at all.
As expected, the second Kaname realised he was pushing Zero too hard, he stilled, pulling his fingers out of his lover. Zero groaned, winding his arms more tightly around the pureblood and deliberately grinding his hips against his.
'Don't stop, idiot! I'm fine!'
Kaname grinned as he captured his lips in a sweet kiss, hand dipping back into the lake for more lubrication.
'I wouldn't stop even if you begged me to, Zero,' he purred seductively into the other's ear.
Zero scowled up at his pretentious lover, even as he shivered at the warm breath on his skin. But then his amethyst eyes widened and he clung onto Kaname more desperately, lips parting as he cried out.
'Unhh!'
Three wet, cold fingers had slid easily into him, reaching deep inside him and striking a sensitive spot that sent a jolt of electricity down to his very toes. There was hardly any pain now, with pleasure drowning out all other sensations and overwhelming Zero by its intensity.
Kaname's lips returned to Zero's, kissing him deeply and swallowing up all of his pleasured cries. His fingers continued to thrust in and out of his lover's entrance, going as deep as possible to hit the spot he knew drove him crazy.
'Kaname... enough already...'
Long, strong legs wound around his waist, pulling him down even closer to the hunter. He moaned lightly as Zero rubbed their erections together, stirring up his arousal even more than it was already. He automatically ground up against the hunter, the delightful friction causing both of them to gasp in pleasure.
'I want you...'
Zero's breathless, husky entreaty shot straight to his groin, and it was all his barely-still-holding control needed to snap. Fluidly, he removed his fingers and shed his pants and underwear with vampire speed. His hand was resubmerged in the pristine lake, before his throbbing member was coated with the cool liquid. In less than a heartbeat, he had positioned himself at Zero's entrance, slowly begin to inch in. The tight, warm heat that surrounded him was pure ecstasy, and Kaname felt as if he could climax just from entering inside his lover's body. He was so pent-up, emotions of relief and intense love at having his lover back in his arms completely overwhelming him, that it felt as though they had not done it in weeks, instead of just days. But he restrained himself, wanting to reach the peak of pleasure together with his lover, moving together as one being, one complete whole.
Zero gasped as Kaname filled him, inch by agonising inch. It was such a wonderful, familiar feeling, feeling himself connecting with the pureblood. He was always quick to call his lover insatiable, but secretly he knew he, too, could never get enough of this. Of merging with Kaname, expressing their love for each other. He would always want Kaname, physically, emotionally, mentally - any way possible, he wanted, until Kaname was in his very fibre, his very soul.
The pureblood was going torturously slow, hardly quick enough for Zero's liking. Crossing his legs at the ankles behind Kaname's back, he used his heels to kick Kaname's bottom roughly, causing him to slide smoothly into him right until the hilt. He shivered and moaned as Kaname's heat filled him, going deep inside of him, spreading his walls and opening him up. It was such a perfect fit, like a key fitting into its lock.
Kaname could not hold back his own groan as Zero accepted all of him in that swift, unexpected motion. His lover's obvious desire for him only served to fuel the fire in his groin, and he was sorely tempted to just start thrusting into that tight warmth vigorously. But he forced himself to pause for a moment, a hand stroking his lover's cheek as he gazed down tenderly into half-closed, pleasure-hazed lavender orbs.
'Are you okay? There's no rush, Zero, we have all night...' There was a hint of amusement in his gentle tone, even though the concern in his eyes was genuine.
Despite his words, he was shaking from his desire, trying to keep himself still despite the delicious heat that was hugging him so snugly.
Zero groaned at the delay. Why was Kaname still hesitating? He didn't think he could hold out much longer!
But when his eyes opened to worried, wine eyes, all the frustration he had melted away. He reached out to press his lips against Kaname's, before pulling back and resting his forehead against his, meeting the concerned expression with a grateful yet determined gaze.
'I love that you're trying to be gentle, Kaname, but I'm fine. I really just want you right now, so start moving already!'
Kaname's lips twisted into a fond smile at Zero's impatience, loving that his lover wanted him just as much as he did him. He intentionally shifted his hips, making sure to strike a particular spot that had the hunter crying out breathlessly. Drinking in the sight of his lover's helpless, pleasure-filled expression, he wrapped his arms firmly around him, before pulling his hips back.
'Just remember you asked for this...'
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'I can't believe you... Everything hurts.'
Kaname chuckled, arms enveloping his lover affectionately. 'I seem to recall a certain someone begging for more.'
The hunter ducked his head, hiding the flush that spread across his face even though his trademark scowl was automatically in place. As embarrassing as it was to admit, it was true. He hadn't wanted Kaname to stop, so he could only really blame his soreness on himself. Still! It was Kaname's fault for being so damn desirable. It washis fault that Zero could not get enough of the pureblood, no matter how many times they held each other.
A soft laugh broke out again as said pureblood felt Zero's childish gripe through their bond. It felt amazing to know that he meant so much to Zero.
Because he felt the exact same way. He didn't ever want to let go of Zero, either.
'Take some of my blood,' he urged, stroking the silver hair softly. Though he didn't regret the intensity of their... activities in the slightest, he didn't want Zero to be in pain.
'Mm... maybe later...' responded the hunter. It was just a faint ache that would fade soon enough. He was too comfortably sleepy where he was to really want to drink.
Zero was curled up on the grass, leaning sideways against Kaname's front with the pureblood's lanky legs forming a protective nest around him. Wrapping his arms around the pureblood's torso, the hunter nuzzled his face in his lover's neck, inhaling the heady, alluring scent that was truly Kaname.
The pureblood's arms automatically tightened around him, pulling him closer. He tilted his face, so that he could press his cheek against the top of the silver head. He felt so very fulfilled and satisfied. It was like nothing else mattered outside of their bubble. Zero completed him. The rest of the world could go to hell, and he would not even give a damn so long as Zero stayed right here with him, nestled within his arms.
'Mmm, Kaname... I missed you.'
The unexpected, whispered words had Kaname stiffening in surprise, releasing the hunter fractionally so that he could gaze down at him.
Zero shifted slightly, jolted out of his sleepy haze when he realised what he had let slip. But, despite the faint blush rising in his cheeks, he met Kaname's surprised eyes unflinchingly. Damn it, why had he said something so cheesy!? Of course he had meant it, but it had been such an embarrassing thing to say! It had only been like a day, after all. To a normal person, that time span was hardly long enough to really start missing their other half. If Kaname thought him too sentimental –
'I missed you too, Zero. You can't imagine how much.'
Oh...
The hunter's embarrassment melted away at the earnest, heartfelt reply, unable to tear his gaze away from the tenderness reflected in those hypnotic russet orbs.
Okay, maybe it hadn't been as bad as he had expected after all.
A soft smile played on his lips as he let his head fall back against Kaname's shoulder.
'Hey, Zero?' came the pureblood's voice.
'Hmm?'
'Why is the scent of your blood in the air? Did something happen...?'
Zero stiffened. He didn't want to talk about what had happened between past Kaname and him, at least not right now, in this magical moment. He knew just how his lover would respond, and there was really no need for that... seeing as how there was nothing he could do anyway. But the main reason why his blood hung so strongly in the air...
'After I left my past self's mind, I was feeling a little... upset.' What an understatement. But Kaname didn't need to know that.
'But it was nothing, really. I'm perfectly fine,' he followed up quickly, sensing his lover's worry.
Kaname wasn't convinced that it was that simple, but he let it go for the moment, after quickly checking and making sure that nothing was wrong with the hunter's well-being.
'You do realise that now both our past selves are together in a future where Yuuki doesn't exist, right? That can't be the best situation...' pointed out Zero. A shadow of worry flitted over his face as he imagined all the disastrous things their foolish past selves could get up to.
Kaname nodded grimly. He had considered that that would be a problem, but he trusted that his friends would be able to handle the situation... at least long enough until the two of them managed to change the events in this timeframe.
'Takuma and the rest will deal with it,' he murmured softly. 'Don't worry about it for now.'
Zero nodded as well. He knew it should bother him more, but it was really too easy to just relax here in Kaname's arms, basking under the moonlight and enjoying the peace and serenity of the lake. They rarely ever had time to just sit together and relax, considering how Kaname's business was really taking off, meaning he was always busy with some business matter or another. He was flying all over the world as well, whether for important meetings, or for dull, boring parties he could not get out of, further limiting their time together. Wherever possible, Zero would accompany him on such trips, using whatever available time they had to go sight-seeing, or just spend all day together in bed. However, Zero was increasingly being sent off on missions from the Association, yet another obstacle hampering their together time. Apart from their sparring lessons and other late-night activities, the time they had to just be with each other was severely lacking.
It was indeed a rare, long-awaited opportunity for them to be together this way, with no responsibilities or errands to rush out. At least, not yet. Zero let his eyes flutter shut, savouring the feelings of his lover's arms around him, resting comfortably against him, just enjoying the sensation of being so close to him this way.
Kaname seemed to have the same thoughts he was having, body relaxing against him. With no mountains of paperwork to complete, or the need to think of how to manipulate yet another enemy, the pureblood was able to just let go and let his lover's warm, comforting presence, as well as the calm of their surroundings, lull him into a peaceful state. It was unbearably liberating, having nothing hanging on his shoulders. He could not remember the last time he had ever had the chance to feel this free. His past self, the one before everything that had brought them close together like this, had not ever imagined he could.
And it was all because of Zero that he did now. Gaze dropping to the boy leaning against him, eyes closed, a small, serene smile on his beautiful face, Kaname once again thanked the universe for bringing the two of them together, for letting things reach this wonderful stage of bliss. For returning Zero back to him even though the hunter had almost left his reach forever.
'Zero,' whispered the pureblood, awe in his voice. How was it that this amazing creature wanted him? Even after knowing all about the horrors of his past, how... tainted... he was, Zero had never once shunned him. He had never shown disgust at or rejected his scars, whether the physical or emotional ones. Instead, his absolute, unwavering love was always given freely and unconditionally. Though Kaname did not truly believe in reincarnation, sometimes he wondered what he had done in his past life to deserve such a breath-taking, devoted angel in this one.
He gently cupped Zero's soft cheek, causing closed eyelids to flutter open, revealing the most enchanting amethyst orbs which glittered stunningly under the moon's glow. Lowering his head marginally, he kissed those soft, warm lips, coaxing an answering response from his lover. Zero did not deny him, letting him deepen the kiss, tongue dancing with tongue, fangs interlocking with fangs.
'Kaname...' groaned Zero, one hand tangling in the pureblood's hair, the other clutching the front of his lover's open shirt, holding him close.
They had just done it so many times, and so vigorously too... but Kaname could not help sliding one hand under his lover's shirt, tracing the contours of his chest with his fingertips and laying his palm against his heart, feeling it beating strongly under his hand.
'Uhh,' gasped Zero, body still unbelievably sensitive from their earlier love-making. He held on tighter to his lover as familiar heat started to spread through him yet again.
The pureblood grinned at the hunter's response. He had not really intended to go start anything, but having a trembling, moaning Zero in his arms was just too good to resist. His invading hand shifted under the thin material, reaching over to flick one swollen nipple lightly.
Zero's back arched in shock, a breathy moan torn from his throat. He wanted to be furious with the pureblood for doing this even though his body was still recovering from earlier, but it just felt so good... He ran his own hand down the pureblood's chest, wanting to feel his lover's skin just as badly. Kaname shivered briefly at the skin-to-skin contact, his fingers continuing their pleasurable assault and making Zero cry out even more. All the while, their mouths remained locked together, their kiss growing more and more passionate as their hands started to wander around each other's bodies.
A sudden gasp echoed through the area, catching the couple's attention and halting their movements. Two heads turned in alarm at the unnoticed presence, wine and amethyst eyes both urgently seeking out the source of the voice. A second too late, they sensed the identity of the human who stood standing there, hands clasped over her mouth as her wide, shocked eyes took in the scene before her.
'Yuuki...!?'
Hope you guys enjoyed that :) It was my first time writing a love scene, and it's kind of difficult trying to get all the feelings and descriptions right. if you have any comments about it, please do let me know :) Well then, until next time! :)
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