Ambrosia

by AyaxRoses

'Love. To truly love, that was one of the only things in this world that would never die. Even if you wished it to. Subaru and Kamui had grown to understand this painfully well.' An alternative ending to the final battle and a future for Subaru and Kamui to be happy together. SubKam SubaruxKamui BL-Yaoi-Shounen-Ai Past Fuuma/Kamui.

23. Matthiola

Ambrosia Chapter 23: Matthiola

Symbolism(s): bonds of affection, lasting beauty and portrays the feeling: "You'll always be beautiful to me."-Which I think fits both of these lovebirds.

*Halloween Special*(As this chapter is really just self-indulgent SubKam celebrating with Halloween activities and of course they have their share of alone time and romantic/mature/fluffy moments throughout. I split this off to its own/special chapter as it became longer than expected haha! I hope you all enjoy it.

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Domestic

Cuddling. Kamui found himself just cuddling up for an entire day in the arms of his favorite person.

Between being true Kamui, and a Magami, it seems surreal days like this are possible. Of course, their life would always be unusual. Kamui knew this as long as his boyfriend's and his (future) career remained the same. But it seemed right...to use such a grand power for the greater good.

There were still so many lost souls… especially around Tokyo. Kamui would find himself brooding over this… all those people he couldn't save, or possibly could but didn't. All because he could never bear to save his past beloved, no matter how many times he would do it over… his heart then was shattered… The one wish he held so deeply was the only thing keeping him going.

So much has changed. Here Kamui was, snuggled up on a couch, with his lover and their cat. Some generic 'scary' movie was playing on the TV. It was just background noise. Something about vampires…. ghosts and whatnot.

'Hana,' Subaru called their feline's name so gently. His finger dangled and gently touched her little kitty nose. She seemed to be content stretching out her little paws, resting on her side, and reaching for the taller male's hand.

Kamui readily melted against his boyfriend hearing the affectionate tone. "She loves you so much," Kamui coveys with deep fondness.

The younger male reaches out his hand to lightly pat the tiny furry head.

Purrrrrrrr Purrr Purrr

Little Hana looks up at Kamui with her big sparkling eyes. Cat eyes that seem all too big for her tiny form.

"She loves you," Subaru smiles at this, securing an arm around Kamui's shoulders. He gently tugs the smaller male to lay right up to his side. Tender lips press the top of Kamui's head.

"I love you so much," Subaru emphasized, with another kiss, this time on Kamui's neck. The older male suppressed a chuckle at how Kamui shivered from the sudden kiss.

"Somehow, every time you say that… I feel….," Kamui begins in a light-hearted tone. He waves his hand around in a bit of a circle, searching for the blend of emotions to describe this overwhelming warmth inside, the way his heart feels so very full, and often. "So so much."

"I am glad to hear that," Subaru professes, guiding his lover to lay his head on his shoulder. "I feel so much for you...I wish I had more words that could describe just how m-"

"Mrooow!" Hana calls to her owners, missing the constant attention she had been given for the past…. 15 minutes or so?

"I love you too, Hana," Subaru assures the vocal feline with a soft laugh. Slender fingers brush behind the tiny ears. "It's just that Kamui is the one I love the most. A different love."

Subaru explains to the kitten, as though she could process the words. Perhaps, some animals could to an extent. This furry baby simply curled up into a tighter circle, seeming quite contented.

"A different love?" Kamui quotes his love cheekily. He takes full advantage of nuzzling his face against his lover's neck and shoulder juncture.

"A love that matters most," Subaru counters with a sweet response that made Kamui pause. The younger man only felt the need to smile a little meekly and further nuzzle his boyfriend's sensitive skin.

"You're everything to me, and I only feel closer to you just like this. We get to have more memories together," Subaru expresses so very tenderly. He earns a sweet kiss for his sincere words."Raising this spoiled girl," Subaru elaborates with laugh. He ensures to keep petting and beaming at the tiny animal making a home on his lap.

"I love you," Kamui's violet-blue eyes reflect the lights on the ceiling. The little circles of lights look like stars, bringing out the soft blue within his irises. "I love how you talk to her… I can see why she, and I'm sure any other pet we would have, adores you."

"My Angel," Subaru's lips caress the younger man's soft cheeks. "As far as Hana goes I hope she likes me even half as nicely as you see it."

Kamui rolls his eyes back with a fond little laugh. "She does."

"And it's the same with you," Subaru begins to praise, watching his beloved raise his violet-blue eyes up. "You're nature around animals… it's just perfect. And she's attached to you too… she was following you around the house all yesterday."

"She did… and took to sleeping on my textbooks," Kamui shakes his head, laughing at the memory.

"She wanted your attention," Subaru interprets her actions as such.

"She does love a lot of attention," Kamui jests, rolling his eyes with fondness.

There's a blissful moment of silence. Just staying together… though Kamui does find himself thinking.

"You've always been an animal person, huh?" Kamui gazes with big, bright doe eyes.

"I love animals," Subaru explained happily. "Since I was really little… it," He pauses for a moment, watching their kitten fall into a deeper sleep. "I've always found it hard to put what I truly feel into words… like I never have had 'the right words to say. With animals, there's a silent understanding. I've always connected with that."

"I can understand…when I was growing up… for the longest time… I had no idea how to say what I felt… and my emotions came out through… eh… physical fights," Kamui expressed, rubbing his neck anxiously. "I never went out to start them… I just responded."

"My little troublemaker," Subaru teases, raising his eyebrows as his eyes are glimmering and full of mirth. They look towards each other, falling for each other's gazes before breaking out into a light fit of laughter.

Kamui can't keep the beam off his face. Though he was slightly red, talking about his days… before Tokyo.

"Subaru?" He calls tenderly, enjoying the little hum his lover often gives. "I am sorry… you haven't felt you could really express yourself with other people… but I do think about what you do, say… and feel… it comes out clear to me."

"That's because it is you…" Subaru steals a soft kiss, caressing and fawning over the plush lips, responding so naturally.

"What do you mean?" Kamui asks. The shine in his eyes is hopeful, touched… and longing to know.

"That same comfortability I've had with animals… it's not just them. I feel connected with you, beyond words… and much much deeper. ," Subaru expressed dearly. "It's hard at times to get everything out there but… I feel I can finally be who I really am, beside you."

Kamui's eyes gloss over, reflecting light that brings them to a perfect shade of violet-blue. There's a small, tender and so endearing curl to his lips.

Subaru often finds himself like this. So breathless when he receives a look that feels so intimate, and only for him. In fact, he couldn't recall a time he saw it for anyone else.

It was only fair with how deep he had fallen. How his cheekbones even now feel tired from feeling the need to react to his young love.

Subaru leans in to kiss Kamui's lips, tenderly. Then a second kiss, a third…. And looking into each other's eyes… it takes over for a good duration of their movie night.

"Mrow!"

Or until… their cat wakes up.

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Holiday Shopping

It had only been a few weeks since their Fall Festival. And things on campus were already changing, the color patterns of black and orange appeared everywhere.

Everything from the paper crafts, flowers, signs, and wall decor displayed held a festive theme. All for Halloween.

Kamui and his friends couldn't walk from one class to the next without seeing a flyer about the event, balloons, booths with goods from the top students in various arts including the culinary art department.

The gifted students' more eerie, scary paintings and drawings were up for display in the hallways, replacing their general scenic works.

There must have been at least a dozen haunted house's being set up for the high-school campus alone.

Halloween was indeed approaching… CLAMP school held nothing back when it came to holiday festivities. The sky's the limit!

Kamui found himself looking at his phone with slight exasperation. Another text message from the event committee, a standard one to each student about the events and timings that were occurring all month long.

Of course, the director, the ever-popular Nokoru Imonoyama would be donning some costume made by their school's top fashion designer Tomoyo.

Of course, being amongst the Dragon's of Heavens that helped to save the world granted certain perks...including personalized costumes.

Kamui turned down the more embarrassing costume options. He figured, for now, it might be better to pick out and buy one himself… saving the embarrassment.

It turned to be quite the opposite experience, he found himself shopping, with a certain friend in the performing arts department. One that was all too interested in his personal endeavors

The costume shop "All You Will Need", should have been a warning to Kamui. To be fair, they did have regular costumes for the holiday season.

"I don't know about these…" Kamui sulks, feeling a tug on his wrist towards a certain section of the store. The outfits became quite… shorter… and some even see-through.

He questions his choices upon agreeing to pick out a costume with Karen. She did have an eye for things and certainly was experienced in knowing what clothing and styles were flattering for someone. But now… yes he was definitely regretting his choices.

"Come on, we're only looking for ideas," Karen assures with a suggestive sort of wink. Kamui's expression begins to heat up. "You have a special someone this Halloween after all."

"I… " Kamui turned his head to the side. His eyes took interest in the flooring. "I'm just looking to get a costume for the CLAMP school festival…"

"Oh, right, right," Karen says whimsically, giggling at the way Kamui's sulk turns to a soft little pout. "But it doesn't hurt to look.".

"I'm… not so sure…" Kamui mumbles, despite following his friend. Maybe they're not all… so revealing.

This was clearly different from the on-campus costume shops.

Quire a few of the choices he walked by were sensual side. The more he walked through this section, featuring very tight skinned, and seductive clothing, the more he burned up. None he would pick out.

"I think I might look over th-" Kamui began, but was met with a giggle and a pile of costumes handed to him.

Kamui found himself in the middle of the store, with his arms full of different costumes to try on… many he couldn't believe would qualify as enough material to count as a costume. He sighs with exasperation.

"These will look perfect on you," Karen ensures with a plotting gleam in her eyes. "Trust me, you'll thank me later." The smirk on her lips and hand on her hips told Kamui the woman was not relenting.

"Fine… I'll try them," Kamui went off that much. "But that's all I can promise."

"Wonderful," The scheming woman, twirled a curly lock of pink around her finger. As Kamui entered and closed the dressing room door behind him, she beamed, clapping her hands together. 'All according to plan.'

Kamui groaned as he hung up several of the risqué costumes on the hangers of the back wall.

"Really…" Kamui begins and sighs gravely. Many of these costumes were not so appreciated. I definitely should have got one on campus.

Amongst the various costumes were a tight, spandex 'hero' costume, in bright colors, and the cape is of 90% of the fabric used.

He shook his head, trying it partway. 'Definitely not.' The outfit pulled up extremely tight around the leg area, and he was sure there couldn't qualify as shorts.

Next, Kamui almost laughed at the the ridiculous situation he wound up was a sexy nurse uniform, a tight-fitted pink dress, and a matching hat. Surprisingly, it had more fabric in use than the last one… which was essentially a crop top and some kind of briefs…

"How is it going in there?" Karen's voice called out to him.

"How do you think? " Kamui groaned, returning the question.

"I'd love to see how it looks." Karen began with a sense of mischief, as she took out her phone, her plan set in motion.

"N-no way. These are way too embarrassing…" Kamui begins, reddening to the point where he feels steam escaping out of his ears. 'Why did I even humor this?' Dazzling violet-blue eyes widen and avert from the mirror.

Kamui found it more on autopilot than anything. Why was he bothering to try on the short pink nurse dress… he didn't know. It was just so snug... And the little matching hat with a kiss mark on it. It was clear these costumes were for a very different occasion.

"I can't…" Kamui's hand-pulled at the hem of the dress.

"Oh?" Karen began. There was that devious tone. Long manicured fingernails tapped the side of her cheekbone. "Even for your Subaru?"

"What does S-Subaru have to do with this…" Kamui's heart sped up as he found himself looking right at himself in the mirror. And God...even thinking of his lover now… seeing him like this, made his brain go into overheating.

"Aw, well can I at least see them? Just for a second," Karen proposed the 'compromise' of sorts. "I won't have you try on any more…" Then the devious add-on. "Unless you want to."

"Mnnnn….." Kamui groaned, he didn't even know what he was doing. "No more after this?" His brain was screaming at him, he must have lost his mind. But… his boyfriend… possibly being happy with something like this… made his brain way too full to concentrate.

Kamui found himself opening the door before really recognizing what he was doing.

With deeply reddened cheeks, he peered out of the dressing room door, ensuring no one else would be seeing him like this.

"See, it looks ridiculous! This one's made for girls anyway…" Kamui grumbled, holding the edge of the pink dress to cover as much of his legs as possible.

"Oooh~" Karen's eyes sparkled, as she clapped her hands excitedly. She laughed at the boy's adorable grumbles and flustered cheeks. "Just because it's popular with females doesn't mean it's limited to that."

"I am not wearing this…" Kamui frowned at this and shook his head. He turned back towards the dressing room, but not before his scheming friend took a few discreet photos.

Kamui went through a pile… sorting through costumes that at least seemed a bit less feminine. Unfortunately, the first three picked up while pretty was just that.

There was a pretty, but sexy style black and white maid costume… a bunny girl outfit, a risqué waitress…. And those were the only of the bunch he was willing to humor his friend for.

Believe it or not, it got worse… the succubus… and Kamui didn't even want to look over the ones that were clearly lingerie in Halloween colors.

"These are way too much," Kamui opens the door mainly just to give a stern cold gaze to his friend. "Why?" 'Why did I agree to this?' came out to look at Karen, and the audacity she had to pick all of these.

"Not at all," Karen replies whimsically, "Consider these my gift to you~"

"Not what I mean.." Kamui rolls his eyes, missing the pictures snapped before he can escape. "I'm gonna try on the ones that are not clearly geared towards girls." He said with a huff and hurriedly closed the door behind him.

Kamui felt some relief seeing a pile of less feminine-themed attire. It was still a little extra but… better. Amongst these was a black and gold-colored swordsmen cloak, which was fine aside from the very tight-fitting shorts paired with it. He stepped out feeling they were in the right direction. it seemed to resemble a popular RPG character.

After that, he found, a long white and gold angel tunic. The little wings it came with was quite sparkling with some ink or paint akin to glitter designed amongst the white feathers.

Then there was the tight, butler uniform, with the top being open, exposed, purposely missing buttons… and all too-tight pants.

But… he found himself trying it on enough to find out just how tight it could be.

"You look wonderful in all of these," Karen says so cheerfully. She rests her folded hands under her chin, feigning innocence. "I'm certain your beloved with be very appreciative of either one."

Kamui has grown somewhat used to blushing a deep shade of red from the woman's words. But… the effect it had on his heart, the imagination it could spark… finding something that his boyfriend had an affinity for… would be nice.

This time stepping out, in the angel outfit, Kamui pauses. To his own horror, he notices the camera open. He raises his eyes, in panic mode.

"Wh-why… the photos?" Kamui stumbled out the words. His stomach did flips, feeling all too anxious at this. He hurries over

"Oh no worries, these will be… purely for your boyfriend to see." Karen begins with a devious smile, "You might just find something he really likes among them."

"I-" Kamui hurriedly follows up, before he can get lost in fantasies. "I may… think on it but… I need to see and approve the photos first," He stays insistent on this. "And I'm not going to try them all on."

The conditions seem to satisfy the older woman. She seems entirely gleeful. "That's fair~" Truly, she hadn't planned on Kamui catching on so quickly, but… she could tell the boy seemed a tiny bit curious, despite his embarrassment. That curiosity, to know his lover's interests… drove him to go along with the plan thus far.

"I definitely can't even consider any of these," Kamui hung his head, his words were quite resolute.

"There is no way I could wear any of these on campus," Kamui shook his head, burning up a wild set of crimson. He received his fair share of curious looks and admirers in the store. Especially, when one saw the costumes he was being given (being thrown at him.)

The pink-haired woman held a hand over her lips. Small giggles escaped. "They're not for going on campus…" Her eyes raised suggestively and gave the already flustered slightly mortified boy a wink. "I'm sure your lover would be very appreciative though."

"K-Karen!" Kamui sputtered out, nearly dropping the arm full of clothes in the process. There were far too many eyes on him, to begin with.

"Subaru probably wouldn't like -" 'Or would he?' Kamui shook his head, definitely not something he needed to think over now.

Rather resolutely and quickly, he hung the very suggestive costumes on their racks.

"Oh? that look he gave you when I came by to pick you up told me otherwise," Karen teased in quite a whimsical tone. She was no stranger nor fool to the look of desire. the one she had seen from the Sumeragi head went beyond just a heated and lustful feeling. No, those looks were far more powerful and were fueled by a deep passion, an overwhelming sense of love… and of course the very physical desire was only amplified by those feelings.

"W-what look?" Kamui blurts, though instantly regrets his curiosity.

Karen's lips curl up into a Cheshire-cat smile. The shimmer in her eyes, so very knowing is almost frightening.

"It's one that says…" Karen leans in to whisper the rest, deeming it not suitable for their public shopping trip.

Kamui jerked away, holding a hand over his mouth. His entire face flared up with a burning shade of scarlet…

"It's very natural to feel that way," Karen insisted further, but there was an odd sense of comfort and understanding. "And it's perfectly healthy for you to want that in return."

Kamui blinked, letting the words sink in. His chest tightened at the words...and the longing he had been feeling-after each and every step-there was always the 'more' which Kamui desired.. 'Is it… obvious?' His mind had been full of very mature fantasies, and certain feelings of frustration. There was only so much time with work and school starting up. They were even doing physically more...but somehow every step forward left him desiring even more. Quickly, he shook his head.

"It's…." He couldn't manage a response. Mainly, because he couldn't remotely deny the very strong needs he had been feeling towards his lover. Especially as they kept edging closer and closer...going that bit further but still leaving a desire for more. There was no way Kamui was going to vocalize such a thing. "I… "

He shifted his gaze away from his friend. She seemed all too amused but followed the young man, helping him pick out a more appropriate costume.

"You could certainly stay with for the vampire look, I think it would suit you well," Karen noted, with admiration, as she held up the long Cloaked costume over the boy's small frame. She giggled again. "Though judging from those marks, maybe your boyfriend is the one who would fit that role."

Kamui quickly pressed a hand to his neck, feeling around for the evidence. And the single love bite he failed to conceal this morning.

"It's… I'll just try this on," Kamui excused himself very quickly. He dashed into the dressing room with a set of costumes he could agree upon trying. Without feeling he was about to combust.

Finally, and his favorite of the bunch was the vampire outfit. The long black cape had gorgeous velvety deep violet lining on the inside. The top was sleeveless with a traditional vampiric collar at the top. The shirt itself was made of some kind of tight black fabric hugging Kamui's chest and core tightly. The pants that were expected were a bit shorter, between trousers and shorts… and of course with a very tight fit around the boy's slender waist.

'Better than the dress ones…' Kamui thinks and with a sense of regret and a deep sigh, he steps out of the room again.

"That one is perfect!" Karen cheered, beaming at how naturally the costume suited him.

But… it seemed to no avail. Perhaps, going back to the CLAMP campus was for the best, at least when it came to costumes.

As a result… and many embarrassing outfits to try on, it was decided Kamui would purchase an outfit elsewhere. One more… school appropriate.

It went as expected. Still, Karen had convinced Kamui to try on a few that were outside of his comfort zone. Taking a few photos along the way. While many of them were deleted (granted before Kamui realized they had been sent) it was amusing to see Kamui picking out pictures for his lover to view.

'You can thank me later' - a notification rings through a nearby cell phone, at the Sumeragi - Shirou household.

Subaru raised an eyebrow at the sender's name. It was something involving Kamui, and truthfully he should have expected something like this…

But when he opened the attached images, he saw fantasies he never thought he had come to life. Each and every costume looked ravishing… truly because of the one wearing them. He never considered his particular interests… but his

There was one that caught his gaze. The sight of a bright red Kamui… in an all too tight cosplay with tight black clothes and cat-boy ears, and a tail.

Subaru felt the effects of such an alluring sight all too well…. And beyond the seductive sight… It was way too adorable.

He could just see Kamui curled up on the couch after a long school day, with their actual kitten resting on the pillow beside him.

Subaru felt like melting at the sight… his two little kittens.

His Kamui 'Kitten' with a tremendously different context…

"Shit…" Subaru cursed himself, as the fantasies of his beloved went a bit more mature. The repercussions of this had him rushing to take a very cold shower. Thank goodness, he made it home from work before seeing this.

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Custom Made

"Thank you for coming with me," Kamui expressed to his boyfriend, currently holding a mound of different clothes.

"It's no problem," Subaru wished to pet that adorable raven-black head. But with his hands occupied he had to settle with a kiss to the boy's forehead. "It works out, nicely."

Subaru had no assignments to work on for the Halloween festival. So, the gorgeous couple had gone along with having their outfits beautifully handcrafted. They were dressed with a royal theme.

Kamui's clothing was designed to be seen as a kind of monarch or more likely a prince. The young man turned around in the mirror, crinkling his nose at the ruffled scarf at the top of his cream-colored dress shirt. Both the trousers and button-up were of a shimmering white-frost hue.

The colors of his cloak stood out amongst the light clothing underneath. They contrasted elegantly, with the darker shade of purple over the long tailcoat. The inner lining of the cloak was made of a shimmery ruby fabric.

The dark amethyst from the elegant ensemble brought out Kamui's eyes stunningly. The golden crown placed on top of his head sparkled, upon the beautiful blue-black toned hair.

There was a gold emblem with several black "Xs" embedded horizontally across both shoulders. Two gold ribbons were tied into perfect bows at the top of the arm. Sparkling gold buttons were displayed in the middle of the top and the bottom of the leggings.

Lastly, covering part of the leggings were dark violet boots. The blends of dark, light and shimmering jewel tones were mixed perfectly.

Aside from getting used to the ruffle collar-it was fairly comfortable. Kamui could turn around and move in with enough ease, and the costume was tailored perfectly to his form.

Of course, curiosity got the best of the pseudo-prince, as he snuck over by a long curtain. He could hear the shuffling of fabric, from behind it.

An all too familiar, warm, and velvety voice beckoned. "Kamui?"

Kamui felt himself a tiny bit off guard. It was impressive, how innately his lover could sense him being near. No matter how quiet or silent his footsteps… the older man just knew his presence like the back of his hand.

"I…" The young 'prince' played a little nervously with the white ruffle around his neck. He cleared his throat, hoping to calm him being caught again.

Truly, he never really needed to sneak up on his lover. They'd seen everything about each other but… there was something about seeing his lover naturally… how he'd look and act while alone. The different expressions he might make and little habits…

"I was curious… about your… costume," Kamui admitted earnestly, his mind feeling dizzying.

"You're welcome to come here," Subaru offered, so inviting and smooth. It made his little love's knees buckle.

Kamui bowed his head slightly in response, not that it could be seen. Somehow, he knew Subaru could sense his reply. He pulled back the long curtain door, closing it quickly after.

"I already know you're beautiful," Subaru's eyes had been on the mirror in front of him, he worked towards smoothing and adjusting his clothes to perfection. His heart sang countless melodies when he could feel Kamui's eyes on him.

"Hopefully, it doesn't look too odd on me…" Subaru, despite the countless onlookers and compliments he's received whilst trying on each art of the costume, a piece by piece. Still, he asked so humbly. None of those things mattered if his Kamui didn't approve.

'It means nothing if I haven't caught your eye.'

Subaru turned around on his heel. His eyes lit up at the very sight of Kamui. The older male really couldn't suppress the need to lick his lips.

"You…" Kamui's cheeks puffed up, as his eyes graze over every centimeter of his lover's form. "You look…" 'Amazing, gorgeous, stunning, perfect, alluring…' There were countless thoughts but what slept through his lips was a meek little "So nice…" Kamui shook his head wildly, he held a hand in front of his heated face. "Really nice…"

Subaru had experience wearing all kinds of outfits… as soon as his sister could thread a needle. This was one of those outfits that was literally and figuratively made for him.

"Thank you," Subaru expressed with a depth of need and compassion. There was a shadow looming over his gold-emerald-toned eyes, one that became more prominent the more he looked over Kamui's form.

Subaru felt confident seeing Kamui's admiring gaze. He swiftly took his lover's hand, pressing his lips to linger on top of it. "My Prince~"

"Subaru…" Kamui reddened, finding his voice and word bank running on empty.

His Subaru was dressed as that of a high-ranked royal knight. This costume was designed more for its beauty and aesthetics than anything.

The older male had relatively similar clothing to his lover. The light snow-white trousers and white undershirt. Though his own was covered by a light gray vest. Connecting the top and bottom layers was a faux leather-looking belt with silver buckles and a space left as one would put a sword there.

Subaru had an affinity for longer coats and simpler shades of black and white. Every part of it fit him like a glove.

There were traces of silver upon the trim and buttons across the deep teal coat. The collar and shoulder were lavished with silver decoration. The epaulet on his shoulder had a CLAMP school insignia branded on the top.

"I… like it…" Kamui's bite on his lip, upon his protective boyfriend being an ever-loyal knight, seems to fit so naturally. Of course, it did. "A lot," Kamui beamed.

Though he hadn't realized his dreamy thoughts slipping until it was too late. "Is that so…?" Subaru had a bemused glaze in his eyes, and a confident smile on his lips. He nuzzled up close to his adorable 'prince', pressing his lips to the shell of a sensitive ear.

Strong arms tucked around Kamui securely pulling him up close, and nearly lifting him up to his tiptoes. "Now, I'm very glad I was able to come with you."

There was something with the wording, Kamui's hormones, and already overheated mind that left his legs a little shaky. Truly, he didn't think Subaru was implying that much… not while they were still around others… but it was clearly flirtatious.

The nail in the coffin was the warm puff of air blown right into Kamui's ear.

Knowing their surroundings Kamui quickly covered it. His lips pouted up as he turned his head away. "Not here…" He murmured.

"I know…" Subaru ensured with a gentle kiss to his 'prince's ' forehead. "We'll have plenty of time for this when we're back home."

Subaru released his hold over Kamui, earning a protesting huff. His fingers curled tenderly around the younger man's wrist leading them back to display their costumes to the talented seamstresses.

As in return, they would model the outfits, both individually and as a pair. Having the two beautiful people as models, certainly made for a nice portfolio, for designers and photographers alike.

Thankfully, this time… they didn't have to model in front of a crowd. They were instructed with various poses and positions to stand… one with Subaru kneeling in front of Kamui. Which made the latter male flush, his hands shakily held the prop sword so his beloved would appear to be knighted.

Ye, there was something new...about the very intimate photoshoot that made Kamui's heart race.

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Spoiled

The party on Halloween day was just one of many events over the month. There was even a pet contest their school hosted for students to submit a photo of their pet (many of the students visiting their family home to participate).

Kamui read off the text message, from the phone in hand.

'Sorry, a client is running late. It may take a bit longer than expected to get back. Could you pick up the new cat food' Hana' likes? She really won't eat anything else.'

Kamui shakes his head, recalling how their fluffy bundle of joy behaved. Despite seeming to be a stray roaming around the Sumeragi estate earlier, she grew quite comfortable with her two new parents. Comfortable enough to swat her food dish away when they changed brands of her normal kitten chow.

Of course, Kamui had no problem with the request. This gave him an excuse to look through the holiday section, maybe find a little outfit or accessory their feline could wear.

Kamui began typing out his response… "Of course, I've been wanting to go to one of the new pet shots anyway to-"

Briiiiiing

The mild buzzing and vibration from his phone began. A new line of text was revealed-

'I'm sorry for the trouble again. I wish I could be with you.'

Kamui's lips turned down a bit and mutter to himself."You don't have to apologize for work…" But of course, his lover always put him first, assuring Kamui he mattered most.

'It's no problem. I've been wanting to go to the pet shop to look at costumes for Hana.' He'd explain the school contest as well.

Kamui's violet eyes raised. His phone buzzed seeming like a new notification appeared, just before his own could send.

'I love you so much.'~ Read the next text.

"You're always like this…" Kamui thought aloud, entirely enamored and fawning over the few words. Seeing curious looks from those around him, he hurriedly ducked into the store. Only now did he realize he had been right at the door. The young boy flushed a bright pink- 'I love you too, so much.' Kamui had to return, imitating and returning his lover's sweet words.

That feeling of his love's words, knowing they'd be home for one another. That, their precious pet, needed them both… it brought a fullness Kamui hadn't realized he'd been missing.

So he perused through the aisles, running into a few classmates along the way. Having a small little cat limited options as to what she could wear.

But there it was… like it was meant to be a small little "Kitten collection" section nearby, a lot of which was sold out… but an adorable accessory kit was left. Kamui quickly scooped it up along with the bag of cat food and checked out.

When Kamui returned home, he saw their spoiled little kitten was curled up, purring and happily sleeping where the pillow on Subaru's side of the bed lay.

"So, today you love Subaru the most…" Kamui bantered lightly. He laid down beside the kitten, happy to see her nuzzling to be pet more. "I know that feeling…" He admitted quietly, brushing the top of the furball's head with the tip of his finger.

"I brought you more food," Kamui whispered to the little one, whose eyes opened slightly at the word. She was still quite comfortable… closing her eyes and happily going back to sleep.

"You sleep then…" Kamui laughed, as the small kitten curled up more into a donut shape. He went on to take out a few textbooks, working on some reading assignments for the next day's class. He finished that much but hadn't realized he found himself falling asleep soon after. The gently purring sounds from their kitten. And the scent of his beloved's natural scent, mixed with his lavender shampoo upon the pillows made him drift off.

"... Kamui," Subaru's voice, lovingly murmured to him. He sat beside his little love, brushing a delicate cheek with the back of his fingers. His heart was swept up at the adorable sight of his beloved and their little kitten cuddled up on their bed.

The young boy woke up, not only hearing but feeling his lover was near. Perhaps a result of them having shared each other's power?

"I'm back, my love," Subaru whispered, brushing a few strands of hair away from his loves cheeks.

"Mreooow," A high-toned mewl escaped the newly awoke kitten.

Subaru chuckled, petting the attached feline on the head. "I missed you too Hana."

"Mmmn… morning," Kamui yawned the words, whilst rubbing at his eyes. "I mean… welcome home." His beloved chuckled, lying a bit more fully down, on the mattress. He turned on his side to place a 'hello' kiss.

"How was work?" Kamui breathed out with sleepily blinking eyes.

"It was fine… a longer day than expected but nothing too bad."

"I'm glad." They leaned into one another exchanging a set of slow, and sleepy little kisses.

"Did you two have a nice little nap?" Subaru asked, brushing the bridge of his nose against Kamui's. The younger man rolled a little closer, soaking up the addicting warmth.

"Y-yeah… I hadn't planned on it," Kamui admired, his cheeks rising up, a little embarrassed.

"I'm glad you got your sleep," Subaru sweetly tells him, kissing both of those burning cheeks.

"Mhm, oh and I have to show you…" Kamui remembered, sitting up slowly from his cuddling position. Well enough to grasp for the bag at his bedside table.

"Our school has a costume contest for the students… and pets," Kamui started out and pulled out the tiny hanger containing a soft little red collar with a purple in the center. It matched perfectly with the black, purple, and orange 'witch' hat with two little holes for the ears to slide through.

Kamui's nimble fingers took the accessories off from the hanger, removing any bothersome tags.

The outfit fits perfectly with their black and white kitten. She hadn't seemed bothered, only shook her head around to understand just what had been placed on her head.

"Isn't she cute?" Kamui asked, with a brightness in his eyes that seemed very at home.

"She's adorable," Subaru agreed, gently brushing his fingers behind the cat's ear. He applies the same gentle brush into Kamui's soft raven locks. "As are you."

Kamui kissed his lover's lips longingly. There was deep appreciation. Truly, it would have lingered a little more if-

"Meeroooow!" Their kitten hadn't yelped out to the pair. She attempted to brush off the hat with her paw but to no avail.

"I'm sorry, just let us take a few pictures," Kamui told the kitten as though she grasped his explanation. Maybe she did as she seemed to understand a little . "I think she's getting impatient… could you get the camera?"

"Of course," Subaru laughed at the urgency his lover put on. But he stood up and retrieved said item quickly from their closet. They both had grown used to doting over their little furbaby. Subaru returned to take said photos of their darling kitten sitting up and looking up curiously at the device pointed in her direction.

Several photos of little Hana, tilting her head, pawing at her ear, and meowing at the camera were taken.

"She's… too adorable like this," Kamui happily replies, nuzzling the tip of his nose by the top of the kitten's head. She tilts her head curiously.

"Incredibly adorable…" Subaru agrees, though finds his heart swayed by the sight of the two precious household members. "Well, I think we have some good pictures here."

Kamui beams at this. "Okay, I can't wait to see." He thumbs through a set of photos, beaming at all the expressions, and curious stares their kitten gave the camera.

"I think you'll like them," Subaru may have a few of those pictures including Kamui…ones he knew he'd always cherish. He had known his beloved found the photos he made an appearance in by the sudden rush of blood to his cheeks. "I know I have my own personal favorites."

Kamui ducks and buries his head into one of the pillows. He can't suppress the mushy curl in his lips, feeling entirely cherished by his sweet boyfriend. He vows to exact 'revenge' getting as many cute photos of his beloved at their next opportunity.

---

-Ghost? Walk-

"You'll have to let me know if you actually do see anything," Kamui whispered, walking alongside his boyfriend on his school's campus, beneath the evening sky.

"I will," Subaru responded, still inclined to believe there would be nothing much left.

It wasn't just them but many different students from the Highschool and University departments all gathered.

It was an annual, (and truly not so scary) ghost walk. The newest organizers of the paranormal research club did have some experience with witnessing abnormal entities… but it was rare. And the danger level was quite low, one of the ghosts doing as much harm as taking scoops of ice cream from a local shop after the store had been closed. And there were those spirits who simply wished to play with others, opening doors and turning on lights unexpectedly.

The lack of danger truly brought relief, as they could relax around the few apparitions they did pass by.

"There's a very small spirit by the building up ahead," Subaru whispered to his love pointing out the sight.

"I…" Kamui squinted, feeling a very very mild presence nearby. But nothing he could see. He shook his head and frowned. "What is it?"

"Don't feel bad, it takes time to get used to recognizing them on your own," Subaru assured his worried love, clasping his hand. "It's the spirit of… what looks like a very petite wolf, though the coloring…" which was an abnormal shade of gold. "It's likely to be familiar."

"Is their master nearby then?" Kamui looked around, they were a paranormal research club, perhaps the leaders could have one.

Subaru shakes his head, he feels solemn loneliness from the small creature. "It's likely one whose master has passed on… perhaps a medium who was still in training."

Kamui could sense something beyond that, over by a grassy hill. "There's something there?" He asks with a degree of certainty.

"Yes…" Subaru begins, looking over at the sight of what appears to be a young woman in a long white dress. "It's a young woman, a University student… or a former one perhaps?"

"Should we do something to help?" Kamui offered, eyes swirling with emotion and concern.

Subaru ponders over this for a moment. He shakes his head. "If it becomes more of a problem… but I can already feel its presence moving on."

"Do you… think it was recent?" Kamui whispers. "I hadn't heard of anyone passing on, campus." CLAMP school was certainly the place that would honor and ensure every student could know of the beloved student that passed away and would be dearly missed.

"I think it might be a former student then… maybe one having an attachment to this school… or maybe even someone walking with us," Subaru responds with some sense of assurance. He let out a breath as he witnesses the young girl looking towards the crowd of students on their 'ghost walk'. She pauses before on a young man with a similar face, perhaps a cousin? Her eyes are fond and full of compassion, she lingers, admiring someone precious from afar… her spirit begins to fade, seeing as she must have freed herself from any regrets.

Truly, the sight of very timid spirits of people and some wandering familiars were all that came out from the supposedly "frightening" ghost walk. But the unknown brought on fear.

"There's…" Subaru began to whisper over to Kamui. He looked over at a brief flash of a spirit, one whose eyes… A deep purple hue amongst the glowing eyes was a bit eerie and familiar… But there was nothing devious about them.

"W-what is it?" Kamui asks, feeling unnerved by the hand tightly clenching his own.

"I…. I'm not sure…" Subaru answered truthfully but kept his beloved closer. He wrapped an arm around his lover's waist pulling him right at his side.

'Perhaps someone… passed on from Kamui's family?' That would be judging by the eye color alone… but at least it didn't seem harmful nor come out again.

Aside from the strange occurrence… Nothing is frightening or harmful like one would imagine from movies. Which was a very good thing. It wouldn't be an approved event if there were something harmful.

Still, several quivering students holding on to each other at the sound of a slight creak in the floor. Most would laugh it off, or cling to their friends as they 'bravely' continued through the walk.

There was a bit of quiet, as Subaru looked at his beloved. Those beautiful violet-blue eyes were turned down towards the ground. Though he did catch the attention of another familiar. "There is also… a familiar… perhaps a shinigami? It's a dove...a gold one at that."

"Another one that lost its partner… or master then?" Kamui asked with a sense of timidity. His lips fell down, at the thought.

Subaru clutched Kamui closer, hugging the boy to his side. "It is possible… they are still adapting to a loss… or have been for some time… And find themselves drawn here." There were quite a few mysteries to CLAMP school

"But…" Kamui bit on his lip, he snuggles up wrapped under his lover's arm. "Aren't they lonely then without the person they spent so much time with?" he worries, lips falling down. "Are they able to live freely with others like it… or form a partnership with someone else they trust?"

It was words like these that struck Subaru's heart. That insight and the deep gift of empathy his love held went beyond just to other people.

"I can't say for certain… it's probably still recovering from the loss… but they are free to roam…" Subaru explains softly. "They might find themselves drawn to another Onmyouji or some kind of magician… forming a new pact. But if it's recent it's a matter of healing…" The answer didn't feel all that complete. Perhaps, it was more hopeful than anything, but for his and Kamui's sake, he liked to believe loneliness like that could and would be overcome.

They were at a school with a paranormal department so there may be… a student they connect with. There were a few more wandering spirits… lost having just passed themselves and needing time to realize it or being a spirit… who lost their mortal partner after who knows how long.

Nothing was ever guaranteed. There were far too many losses to count.

The younger male found himself clutching at his beloved's arm. Subaru noticed this and the deep concern in his beloved's eyes. He wrapped his arm protectively at Kamui's side, pulling him.

Of course, the losses helped as a reminder to focus on what one had in the here and now.

The younger boy huddled as close as possible. His arms looped around his boyfriend's middle. His head rested against the side of the man's chest.

Subaru gazed down to catch a glimpse of his lover's expression.

"I just… want to be close to you," Kamui answered the unasked question. And truly Subaru understood, really he did. They spent the duration of the walk, in relative silence. There was some amusement in how easily a student would react to the smallest little freak or flash of light. It helped with returning to the more light-hearted aspects of the event.

---

-Festivities-

The party Kamui's school put on was quite elaborate. A haunted 'house' set up on campus by high school and college volunteers.

Even more crowded than the fall festival, Kamui and his date found things a bit too crowded on the ballroom dance floor. There was a themed dance, with music played from 'horror'/'thriller' types of movies and shows. It was already getting crowded.

Kamui let himself indulge in one last slower song. He felt quite content, dressed up in his all too popular, prince outfit. He snuggled close to his precious knight, who played the part… especially with the number of students cooing and gawking at Kamui.

What mattered was right here… their hands were clasped beautifully. The hand on Kamui's waist was entirely warm. The shorter man's fingers splayed over Subaru's shoulder blades felt entirely natural.

After one last song… Kamui slipped out of the dance with his patient boyfriend, following wherever he would lead.

"We should go somewhere...more private?" Kamui found himself speaking, perhaps a Freudian slip. His boyfriend did look incredibly dashing and downright gorgeous in his Knight costume.

They had planned to go to the most secluded corner on campus. But found themselves intrigued by the flashy decorations and stalls set up.

The younger grades up to Jr High had their own little festival not so far away. The students had displayed their Jackolanterns proudly on a stage for judging.

Several, decorated, Halloween-inspired cupcakes and baked goods were being given out. Their teacher was beaming proudly at the young students' work.

"Would you two like to try our cupcakes?" A small little voice came from one of the grade-schoolers. A short girl with two blue twin tails grinned, showing off her class' cupcakes.

Kamui smiled fondly, seeing his boyfriend kindly lean down to meet the child so they could eye-level and smile.

"Those look wonderful," Subaru praised the student so very sweetly. The genuine kindness his boyfriend held for others, left Kamui clutching at the cloak over his chest.

"Kamui?" Subaru looked back at his beloved, who nodded vigorously and maybe a bit hungry…The older man chuckled, with soft, bright eyes, he returned to the little student. "We'd love to try some."

"Yay! I'm glad," The young blonde boy chirped. "Our first sale to an older grade. We just finished frosting them a few moments ago with our teacher! So they should be very yummy!"

Many of the treats made looked like they could be sold by a professional. It seems CLAMP school does have the best of the best. Kamui picked out a cupcake with a white spider web frosting and a large purple spider. Whilst Subaru grasps one decorated to look like an array of pumpkin's growing from their vines.

"How much do we owe you?" Subaru asked, reaching for his wallet, and looking towards the teacher in case the young students weren't sure.

But the young child chirped out. "Oh, well, we go by donations," The student continued, and held up a jar, written on it 'funds for charity with smaller details mentioning the variety of ones CLAMP donates to. "Usually we get donations around 100 yen or so,"

Subaru beamed at this. It was a good cause, and he could impress his beloved behind him. He drew out a bill that left the teacher and student speechless.

"A-are you sure you just want two cupcakes with that?" The little girl cutely chirped out.

Subaru turned back to his lover, they shared a gaze and nodded. "This is perfect, thank you," Subaru ensured, taking his young lover by the hand as they left towards their next destination. Kamui couldn't stop the smile on his lips, at his lover's generosity and sincerity that followed through.

"You're always so kind," Kamui praised his lover, snuggling against his arm.

"That wasn't all that much though…" Subaru murmured, remaining humble and unaware of his positive qualities. Which were plentiful, endless if you went by Kamui's count. Kamui shook his head and hugged his lover's arm as they made their way towards a large building.

Now, though Kamui and his beloved were in a much more spacious place, the High School drama department put on their own holiday-inspired play. Kamui was acquainted with some of the students, so he made his way over to watch the scene.

But it seems they wouldn't have their more… 'private' time now.

"Kamui! Over here!" An all so cheerful Yuzuriha called out to him. She stood up from her seats waving the pair over towards her.

"Aw, you two are cute with your couples costume," She praised with a giggle, making the two makes redden and avert their eyes.

"It...was something the drama department wanted to do….but….thanks…." Kamui returns with an embarrassed response. His tone is quiet, and he buries his face into his beloved once more.

"Ah, thank you," Subaru replies to the young girl politely. He feels a warmth, being openly and honestly known as a couple alongside his favorite person. "It seems like you are enjoying the festival."

"Definitely! It's only once a year you get to dress up like this on campus." Yuzuriha explains patting over the little designs and patches of her Halloween dress. "I had a lot of fun putting this together…." Yuzuriha smiles entirely bright and cheery.

Yuzuriha had some sort of 'cat' magical girl- with ears and more sparkles than Kamui thought he had ever seen. She seemed to be all but bouncing from her seat, waiting for the 'scary' play the school had been planning.

"The play is starting soon you all should sit with us," Keiichi's voice came from a few of the auditorium seats away. His costume was simple, with a bright pumpkin-themed cloak over, festival pants with bats and cat images all over them.

"Right," Kamui and his boyfriend, took their seats amongst the group of friends.

Nokoru Idoumu himself, graced the auditorium, introducing the title of the play, and praising the students for their hard work to present this. And well...a high-pitched cheer of fans was a natural occurrence after the popular blond appeared.

The director was able to calm them as easily as a finger pressed to his lip and a brighter smile. The first row of actors showed up, many of which looked like travelers you would see in most RPGs, a mage, a cleric, a fighter, and so on….the story seemed to involve a series of 'ghosts and vampires they were to encounter along the way.

The costumes were very impressive for all of them, as were the sound effects. The actors certainly had a passion for it. Kamui mostly found himself enjoying it due to the company he kept. He could enjoy the gasps, and laughter his friends gave throughout the play. And he felt his lover's arms curl over his shoulders with such warmth.

It seemed it was far too soon to have to get up from their seats when the final act continued. So the couple's next destination was to find another event where they could be a bit cozier. While the genre of the movie wasn't quite that...the large movie screen displayed outside on campus. Several soft cushiony pillows and blankets were set up on the grass outside for moviegoers.

Kamui rested his head against his lover's shoulder. In turn his beloved places his cheek against the soft raven locks. The CGI effects were more humorous to the group than anything. They drifted off for a while….

At least until a large "EEEEEEEEK!" A shriek came out from the speakers. The actress on screen certainly put her all into this part of the role. The students themselves were quite interactive with the movie, shrieking and yelping at every plot twist.

Kamui huffs, being awoken so abruptly. He looked over to see several students holding on to each other tightly for assurance.

For a few moments more...Subaru looked over at his little lover and pulled him even closer until they were flushed together.

"Are you feeling scared?" Subaru asked his love, knowingly. The younger man shifted to wrap his arms around his lover's string shoulders, holding tight, and facing away from the movie screen.

It was hardly a rare occurrence amongst friends and couples watching the movie.

"Terrified," Kamui answers playfully, as he nuzzles against his beloved's neck.

Subaru takes the orange and black blanket folded up beside them. The older male quickly wraps the warm blanket around their snuggled-up bodies.

They took advantage of the dark night sky and the scary elements of the movie to keep especially close. Blending in… well as much as a beautiful couple like them could do.

It had to be one of the best movie experiences… which they watched nothing of.

---

Reciprocation

After a nice, movie night, the pair retired home. They spent a good amount of time with friends, and around the 'scary' attractions, but the rest of the night…would be theirs.

No sooner did they step over the threshold did they find their lips crashing together. Their shoes were messily kicked off to the side. Kamui was eager, standing on his tiptoes and diving his tongue between his beloved's parting lips.

Their lips continued to meet and meld in a series of passionate and lingering movements.

It was like a fire ignited within them both… having such a wonderful time, just like any other couple on campus. At the very least CLAMP school was kept a judgment-free zone in the matters of love.

Not that Kamui would put up with others' judgments if there were any. On the rare occasion someone was foolish to attempt to bother and give judgment the beautiful pair of boyfriend's… well they would be wise to leave after the first few warning threatening glares from Kamui.

When involving his beloved especially, Kamui would not keep his threatening glances idle for long. He was entirely capable of anything…. And not as kind as his boyfriend, so others quickly learned to leave the loving couple to themselves.

But at School, and more often than not outside of it, they had the opposite problems. It came with the legion of fans oohing and awing over the lovely couple.

Somewhere along the way, Kamui found his lover kissing all over his neck, and his kind having wandered off.

"Angel, " Subaru sweetly beckons his lover to turn his expression up. "You have that look again…" He expresses with mild amusement, seeing Kamui's lips turn to a pout and his nose scrunch uptight.

"I just… am relieved we can be here…" Kamui begins, tilting his head to meet his lover's lips at a newer and deeper angle. The smooth glide of their lips made the pair begin touching and everywhere they could around the other.

"Alone…" Kamui's voice purrs even more sensually than he had planned. But it can't be helped, not when his lover's hands are grasping his hips in such a possessive manner.

Violet-blue and emerald-gold eyes meet with a familiar spark that leaves their bodies automatically closing in as much as possible.

"Su-Subaru!" Kamui squeaks, feeling his toes leave the floor. His beloved lifted him off of his feet easily and eagerly. Such a secure and protective arm wrapped snuggly around the younger male's waist, and upper back.

Feeling his sense of gravity whisked away, Kamui desperately had to cling to his boyfriend's shoulders. The older man's hands delicately drew and cupped under his lover's thighs, ensuring Kamui's safety first and foremost.

Thought surprise at the suddenness, he went along readily, only tightening his arms around the sleek neck. His long elegant legs spread out and around to wrap them around Subaru's waistline.

"Beautiful," Subaru returns, feeling a desire unquenched since he first saw Kamui trying on his perfectly fitted costume.

"You're so…." Subaru can't finish his thought or find a word good enough to convey such a feeling. His lips take over Kamui's in a heartbeat. Their lips press harder, and there's a jolt in his heart, seeing how Kamui's lips are parted and presented to him. This time he takes his turn dominating the kiss, licking and exploring every inch inside Kamui's mouth. The moans he feels inside his own, make him overheated.

"So so perfect," Subaru breathes the words out, his voice, and the sincerity behind the words rings true. Kamui finds himself temporarily hiding his face in his beloved's neck until the heat in his cheeks is calm enough.

"Maybe… I know say these things too much but…I…" Subaru begins pressing invisible kiss marks all across his lover's sensitive chest and shoulder area. "I always mean them… and when I see you I can't help myself…"

"Subaru…" Kamui looks back up, his violet-blue eyes shimmer with intensity. His heart is struck again. "I know you…"

"'You're incredibly beautiful," Subaru states with a deepening sense of passion. "And when I feel that way… I have to tell you…"

"Subaru," Kamui's heart stirs.' I can't think when you are so open… so very cute like this.' There's a little drumming inside his chest, whilst warmth spreads from his chest down.

"I don't know what brought this on..." His lips kiss and smooth over Subaru's, lingering for a long time. "But while… l get embarrassed I-I love the words you say. " Kamui murmurs, his eyes glimmer, taking in and seducing his beloved's heart.

" I love hearing you say those things… it…" Kamui turned his head a bit away, a little meek. "It makes me so happy!" Then those Violet-blue orbs look fully, gaze, and fall deeper into the abyss of green and gold. "Every time I hear you say such sweet things… no matter how many times it may have been said… I feel it. I feel your heart in your words… because you're my Subaru."

The older male looked deeper into the beautiful sky of blue-violet. He finds his chest tighten seeing himself in Kamui's deepening eyes.

"It's never too much… not with you. Not ever." Kamui proclaimed this and held a strong determination. " His heart, mind, and body were working as one…."So don't stop." And every part of Kamui screaming to be close, kiss, touch, and love this wonderful man holding him. So he sealed his lips over Subaru's, deterring him from any further doubts.

"You're… my everything, Kamui," Subaru professed again, words so earnest and beautiful it left Kamui speechless. Really, they didn't need words here.

Subaru took the initiative to turn the slower lingering kisses to a deeper level. Again he ravishes Kamui's lips, letting his tongue caress and love every millimeter of his lover's wet cavern. This time focusing especially on the heat in Kamui's tongue, wanting to feel Kamui moving and kissing right along with him.

The younger man felt an instant pull to reciprocate and gladly followed the pace. Seeing his lover so sure, and forward with these things… made his heart ready to surrender completely.

The hands lightly squeezing the back of Kamui's thighs made him cry out into his lover's mouth. His legs instinctively tightened even harder around his lover, making it painfully obvious how affected he had become.

Subaru made a sound akin to a growl, as he licked back over the seam of his beloved's lips.

"Su-Subaru!" Kamui cries out beautifully. His lover's teeth nibble around the edges of his bottom lip. His fingers dig harder to his beloved's shoulders, feeling his bottom lip being sucked and the hands caressing his hips up to his bottom. It was just so Subaru…all those squeezes and touches. A perfect balance being the usual tender brushes and a deeper, more needy Grasping sense.

Gold and emerald eyes were passionate looking his lover up and down with desire. Subaru's gaze heated, seeing the way the fabric hugged his lover so tightly. It was obvious how aroused his perfect lover had become.

Each and every curve of his lover was just so beautifully accented. Subaru was certainly had

"My ethereal angel," Subaru breathes the words hotly upon Kamui's lips.

Kamui burned up at the compliment, and the boldness for his lover to keep eye contact with him as he spoke like that. Two lips began suckling at Kamui's lower one, leading him to moan loudly over his beloved's lips. He curled his toes as his legs continued to tighten, moving subconsciously so their pelvic regions would brush. Their unhinged moans fell between the other's lips, once again revealing their growing needs.

"B-bedroom?" Kamui managed to break out between kisses. His lover peppered his face all over with kisses.

"Yes," Subaru agrees, entirely blissful. There are white lights of passion dancing within his dual-hued eyes as he takes in his alluring, flushed beloved.

Quickly, and skillfully Subaru manages to shift Kamui out of their current hold. The younger boy's toes touch the floor. Kamui frowns at this and his legs unhook from their comfortable place.

Subaru chuckles at this but makes sure to immediately shift his hold over Kamui. His arms fall under the boy's knees and around the lower back.

Kamui found himself beaming, at this, despite how flustered and wild his heart was made to be. He gladly wrapped his arms again around his boyfriend's neck and cuddled his cheek against the warm chest.

Swiftly the loving pair were heading up the stairs, with Kamui lovingly held in the princess or 'prince' style in the arms of his beloved. Their lips met again into an array of slow, but deep kisses all the way up to the stairs.

There was such desire, devotion, and adoration in the way Kamui was quickly placed down upon their mattress. His mind was dizzy from the deep kisses, so suddenly being placed down, took him a moment to sit up.

"Subaru -" Kamui gasped, looking down at the incredibly sweet gesture. His heart couldn't help but stir as his stomach did backflips. Looking down at his lover, who kneeled on one knee, in front of Kamui's dangling legs.

Subaru's gold and emerald eyes dazzled, lighting up so brightly, the love within them seemed ready to rush out.

It was a bit like the pose they had done at the photoshoot. This was of course, far more intimate and promising for much more to happen than a flash of a camera.

Subaru gently held his lover's hand and pulled it close to his face. He held such an elated smile, instantly making Kamui's knees weak.

Subaru held the long fingertips within the back of his own. With a deepening gloss in his eyes, he caught Kamui's gaze. The younger found himself losing his breath. Subaru's lips placed themselves elegantly over the back of Kamui's hand. "My sweet prince," He coos, peppering Kamui's hand over and over again with sweet kisses. Every single knuckle and fingertip are languidly kissed in a way making the younger ma;e go dizzy.

"I gladly devote everything I am to you…" Subaru professes in a whisper-soft tone. His lips linger one last time on the top of Kamui's hand.

"My wonderful knight," Kamui couldn't help but purr at the words. He places his fingertips through gentle raven-black locks.

Subaru is all too happy to feel Kamui pulling his lover up to meet with him. They're at eye level now. Kamui cups his lover's cheeks

soft cheeks, kissing them again and again. "My perfect Subaru…" He breathes, pressing their foreheads so they rest together.

With love, devotion, sincerity, and absolute desire overtaking… it was not surprising they found themselves quickly lying back on the mattress.

With a little vulnerability… Kamui voices." I… am happy you like this one…"

"That I do," Subaru responds, his nimble fingers playing with the buttons running up and down his lover's shirt. "Very much."

"I… I'm glad… I think you saw… other costumes… that I got roped into… trying on..." Kamui mumbles out, seeming a bit frustrated with a frown. He remembered some of those choices given…

"I did see those," Subaru confirmed for his beloved with a little heat behind his gaze. His hands slipped under the dress shirt, touching the sensitive skin of his beloved's back.

"I… I don't know… if you had any… in particular… you liked… but…" Kamui brought up his hands to cover his burning cheeks. "I don't know what I'm saying."

'You're far too cute.' Subaru's chest, core, and lower regions found themselves all too reactive to the past pictures he recalled being sent. "You look wonderful, in all of them," Subaru responds with the honest truth. There is so much kindness, as he retracts his hands and brings them up to touch Kamui. He grasps the smaller hands, missing the beautiful face hidden behind them. "I love for you to wear whatever you like and what makes you feel comfortable."

"But I…" Kamui bites down his lip. There's a sense of guilt as he looks down, away, everywhere but directly at his beloved. He clasps his lover's long hands into his own, slotting them just as he liked. "I… want to… if you have a fantasy… y-you can tell me… for you I'll…" That was much farther than he imagined getting out.

Thankfully, Subaru sat up and scooped the younger man into a tight embrace. He feels the heat from beautiful link cheekbones rest upon his chest.

When the younger man looks up, Subaru's fingers brush at the side of Kamui's face and under his chin.

"Kamui, you're my fantasy," Subaru professes, deeply with every ounce of love and sincerity he could convey from words alone.

"Subaru…" Kamui whispers, his throat feeling dry. 'I was not ready for that…' Truly he wasn't sure if he ever could be prepared enough for the words he hears from his love.

With one more heated gaze exchanged, the pair let their love become infused by the fire. Their lips ravished one another hard, while delicate hands grasped to remove every piece of clothing between the two of them.

It was mere moments that passed. Kamui was already down to just his boxers while he worked the long coat off and over his lover's shoulders. He frowned, crinkled his nose up as his hands fumbled with the buttons of the undershirt.

"I adore you," Subaru breathes the words sensually, upon soft love-bitten lips. He assists Kamui with the job until they both have only a single piece of fabric between them.

"I love you," Subaru proclaims again, his fingers caressing the young man's cheeks so delicately. Lips are searing when they meet Kamui's all too sweet ones.

"I haa. .. Love you too, Subaru," Kamui returns between breaths. It's difficult...the need for air becomes a second place with the euphoria his brain has brought from every little press of lips. His heart feels ready to overflow with everything before him.

"Please, let me care for you," Subaru proposed all too sweetly. Tonight would be a night focused on Kamui, and indulging and loving him.

Kamui gasps, barely stopping his hands from covering his lower regions. After all… The thought of his lover being right up close...kissing and tasting that part of him, made him deeply embarrassed… enough where he found himself insistent on his love just using his hands… or grinding or…

'But it's you…' They had seen all of each other even if not up close. His beloved never spoke of anything about him without spoiling him with compliments. The look in his eyes is truly in awe even now.

Right now… something about this move forward seems just natural. Kamui comes to a decision. He nods softly before deciding…"Okay…" Kamui bites his lip again feeling a strain in the growing erection against the one piece of clothing left.

Subaru smiles at this. His lips love on and leave kisses over Kamui's lips, nose, cheeks, eyelids, forehead and down to the lips once more.

Kamui lies further back, spreading his legs a little more for his lover to kneel between. 'God I'm already…' He cursed, feeling himself already dripping just knowing his lover was positioned between his sensitive thighs.

Kisses ensue all over Kamui's neck and shoulders. Succulent lips tease, suck and bite...or a sensitive crook in the boy's neck. Countless love bites would form by the end of the night…

"Subaru!" Kamui moans, head falling back. This gives his lover more access to the beautiful bright skin before him.

Subaru, found this side of himself coming out, the side that brought his sense of control slipping… He couldn't stay cool nor rationalize how these activities made him feel.

Every millimeter of Kamui was so tantalizing and addictive. This stirs a new heat within Subaru, feeling the need to "taste" and "devour" a bit more of his beloved. Countless more, kisses, sucks, and love bites make their way on the beautiful neck.

"Haa… ah… that's… sens-ahh-tive!" Kamui cries out after receiving a deeper love mark that moves his senses into overdrive.

"S-sorry…" Subaru licks up the bite mark to soothe any possible pain. "Are you hurt?"

"N-no…" Kamui only flushed a deeper shade of red. He places his arms over his face and admits… "You're not hurting me…. I just feel…. A lot with you."

Shyly, Kamui peers down at his lover. "But please… don't stop."

Subaru gazes into Kamui's eyes and waits a moment ensuring his beloved was really alright. The bite on Kamui's lip, made the older man have to physically break. He took a calming breath, ensuring he would stay in control of his rising… desires, and hormones. Hearing Kamui's voice and his assurances...that he wanted to do everything… that he was ready.

It was ruining his sense of calmness.

"Please…" Kamui cries so softly. Subaru's eyes darken at the need in his beloved's voice.

This spurs him along to proceed as he lays kisses all the way across Kamui's chest, licking at and kissing the sensitive regions.

"Ahh… S-Subaru!" Kamui all but screams, claiming his hands down over his mouth soon after. Subaru's tongue licks over the delicate and hardening buds on Kamui's chest. He takes turns caressing one exposed nub between his fingers and leaving kiss marks, before sucking on the other side of his chest.

"It...nnng feels good!" Kamui cries out once more, the back of his head meeting with the pillow behind. The arch of his back has to be one of the most seductive sights his older lover had ever laid eyes on.

Subaru swallows, at this… feeling his own ignored arousal responding. He was determined. 'This is just to make Kamui feel good… '

There's a desperation in Kamui's voice, assuring his lover he was close. So he couldn't linger for long. Subaru continues to lower his kisses, as they search for their main target. Subaru's lip presses over a sensitive stomach, while his tongue licks the center of his lover's stomach.

"I-I… Subaru… I feel… ah… h-hot…" Kamui cries out all too erotically. His lover finds himself licking his lips and entirely reactive to his words.

"It is alright my love," Subaru ensures his sweet lover. He moves up to press a tender kiss on the younger man's lips before lowering back down. "Let me take care of you."

"P-Please…" Kamui pleas with a strained voice. His gaze turns up to the ceiling. He licks at his lips, before teething on them.

With that kind of request… there was no denying it. Subaru held his beloved's gaze and nodded resolutely.

Finally, he lowers his head to his planned destination. Thin yet incredibly soft pink lips arrive at Kamui's pelvic region and those all too soft thighs. Before proceeding with the 'final act', there were a few more areas he bestowed kisses on. Ones he's fantasized about for some time.

"Oh my God!" Kamui cries, feeling a new and all too pleasant feeling. "Ahh... Ahn-S-Subaru!" The aroused male looks down to see lips latching onto and loving his inner thighs.

A particularly sensitive area of Kamui's… and one that Subaru found himself drawn to. He could still remember the feeling of thrusting between them and hearing Kamui's erotic sounds fall out.

"Tha-that ahh… place…" Kamui's cries were tempting him into deeper fantasies. Desires to do more than simply kiss and nip that soft skin.

Subaru removes the already stained boxers between kisses. He lowers the fabric down to Kamui's ankles, the younger male desperately kicks it off.

"P-Please… Subaru! His cheeks are burning like a wildfire, but Kamui can't help but find himself entranced. He sits up slightly on his elbows, watching his beloved kiss and suck new love bites and marks between his tender legs.

"Subaru Ahnn!" Kamui cried, reaching to tangle his fingers in his lover's hair. The kisses get deeper, and the stimulating nibbles between his thighs have his head arching back. He finds his hardness twitching, knowing countless love marks were being formed… in places only he and his lover were allowed to see.

Subaru continues to lavish the sensitive skin, leaving a large love mark near a spot connecting the inner thigh and pelvic region. He kisses around the most sensitive area and pauses.

"May I?" Subaru asks, looking up at his lover with nothing but deep adoration.

Kamui bites his lips but nods his head several times. His eyes are wide as his hardened organ seemed ready to burst.

"Alright," Subaru holds such a gentle smile over his lips. His eyes shine with light and emotion only seen by Kamui. He kisses all around the sensitive pelvic area, whilst his hand begins to brush lightly around the hardened cock.

"Subaru!" Kamui whines sharply, rocking his hips back and forth. He moves to feel more of that touch, to feel wrapped up in it completely.

Subaru takes the cue to get a bit more serious. Gracefully, Subaru places his hands under the boy's knees.

"Ahhn... W-what?!" Kamui yelps, feeling his legs splayed over his boyfriend's shoulder. The most embarrassing part is how he can't stop moving his hips. He's already adapting to the new position and it's… feeling so so hot.

"Is this still okay with you?"

Kamui turns his gaze away temporarily, letting out a slow and shaky breath. "Y-yes just… I'm even more sensitive… being held like this so.."

"I'll be gentle," Subaru promises entirely. He holds the base of his lover's sensitive arousal. Seeing Kamui lock eyes with him once more… he finally proceeds to do something he wanted to do for his Kamui since receiving it himself.

Finally, Subaru's licked lips part and cover the incredibly sensitive head, begging for attention. The older lover gives it just that, licking and lapping up every little white drop he can find upon the hardened sex.

"I love your taste," Subaru purrs with an intention of seduction.

Kamui only moans in response. His body and heart are honest over loving this… one just being more vocal.

Several more beads of white precum stain Subaru's lips and are quickly licked off and swallowed. A sensual tongue licks up and down the shaft making the younger man shiver.

Subaru returns to taking more of his beloved in. Focusing on relaxing his throat muscles he breathes out his nose, lowering his head and swallowing up everything his lover had to offer.

"S-Subaru!" Kamui's hands quickly latch to the top of his lover's head. His eyes are brimming with tears as he admits… "I-I'm close…" And so suddenly.

Subaru lessens the intensity of his actions. His lips come off his lover's erection with an erotic pop.

"Kamui… don't cry… I want you to feel very good." Subaru coos, leaving a few little kisses upon the sensitive inner thighs.

"My Kamui, please come for me." Subaru purrs, intentionally kissing his overheated lover between his legs and back to the main source of pleasure. He insists on bringing Kamui to a place of euphoria, catching those violet-blue eyes before returning to his work. His lips move down deeper, and lower until they finally reach the base.

Subaru begins sucking in his cheeks, He continues to devour his lover. The reactions are addicting. Kamui cries wildly. when he sucks harder around the whole length, as the head brushes against the back of his throat.

And-

"Subaru I-I'm! !" Kamui screams the name of his lover and he comes, quickly, intensely, wildly, and to the point where he completely collapses what isn't being held up, back the bed. Subaru continues to dive and take in every drop of his perfect beloved.

When Subaru releases the legs over his shoulders Kamui collapses fully on the bed. Subaru lays back down, bringing his spent lover to rest on top of him. They lie there for a few quiet, blissful moments.

'We really did that… Subaru did that…' Kamui may have to take refuge hiding his cherry red cheeks into the pillow, before collecting himself. 'And… even… swallowed it…' Somehow it felt even more embarrassing than the other way around. Of course, he was still tingling with after effects.

Kamui lifted his head, returning to pillow his lover's chest. He listens blissfully to the heartbeat, calming faster than expected.

"Subaru," Kamui murmurs, pressing their lips together. What stirs Subaru's heart is how quickly his lover comes out to care for him.

"I… want to make you feel good too." Kamui blushes and is about to lower himself down the bed when Subaru grasps his hand.

"That's alright Kamui, right now… I truly wish to kiss you while feeling your touch," Subaru assures, knowing fully well he wouldn't last half as long feeling Kamui's lips on him now. "Is that alright?"

Kamui nods and is scooped up into an erotic position over in lover's lap.

"Ka-" Subaru groans.

Without any prompt, the younger male begins wrapping his fingers over the sensitive erection. The feeling of his lover dripping wildly, makes Kamui rub his legs together… if he hadn't just come… he knew he'd be in the same state. Kamui's lips kiss him sweetly, caressing and melding with his lover's lips. Those lips part eagerly, flustered but enamored at the thought of his lover's mouth holding his taste.

Subaru ensures to deepen the kiss. His fingers caress heated cheekbones, while his tongue dives in deep. Kamui is met again with his taste upon his lover's mouth. Countless moans and exchanged and fell between the lovers' sealed lips.

"K-Kamui!" Subaru starts crying out, watching as his passionate lover holds his cock between his legs, while his fingers give attention to the slit over his lover's dripping head. The sensual rising and lowering only bring Subaru's erection to feel harder. Those soft legs tighten around him, massaging the hard cock between and making Kamui bite his lip. He continues this method until-

"Kamui!" Subaru cries out, before devouring his lover's lips. Kamui swallows up every addicting sound his lover makes. Whilst the hot burst of ribbons bursts out, all over Kamui's fingers and between his thighs.

'Kamui has… my cum… dripping down… his legs…' Subaru had to look a little further up when Kamui hopped off his lap to cuddle.

"Was that alright?" Kamui asks sweetly, not making a complaint at the sticky feeling between, he's too far gone. There's a sense of belonging feeling covered by his beloved's essence. And hearing his name called like that… makes it beyond worth it.

"It was wonderful," Subaru assures, wrapping an arm around his sweet lover.

Now… they find themselves spent. Subaru falls back against the mattress, with an arm around his lover, pulls Kamui in. The younger male snuggles up to his warmth already starting to drift off.

"I think I might really like… Halloween now…" Kamui cutely comments with a yawn.

Subaru chuckles, hugging Kamui tightly before they're both spent.

Holidays before never really celebrated with Kamui or Subaru. But right now, they could enjoy all these little festivals and moments. So cuddled up in bliss, they created another new memory to cherish.

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-End chapter Notes-

So here is the Halloween special. There is a lot of domestic/fluff and more mature smut scenes too amongst the celebration.

I went through many costume ideas that fit these two. Of course, these two being vampires lime in Tsubasa is perfect as well.

I began reading through a BL Manga called 'Black Knight' and was inspired by the outfit designs for the main prince/knight pairing within it. It kinda fits with Subaru's protective nature and what we see with him coming to help Kamui throughout the many difficult battles in X.

I hope you all are having a good holiday season and take care. I will see you next chapter!