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Warning: Tyka and MaxRei

Chapter 1

Returning Memories

Previously:

In "Shattered Memories":

"Yes, Tyson and Max's memory loss is completely natural." Rei bit out bitterly. "They were traumatized and they couldn't function properly, because of this their minds forced all memories of us to be suppressed."

"But why us?" Kai demanded as he slammed his fist on a table. He couldn't explain it, but he no longer seemed to hold any control over his emotions, and he found himself sneaking out to watch Tyson. "Why not just Kireina and Kurai?"

"I don't really know," Rei answered honestly.

In "Haunted":

Max broke away from the secure hold Rei had on him. When the vampire looked at him curiously the blonde gave him a reassuring smile. "Thanks for comforting me Rei, but I think I should make some breakfast for Tyson and me. If you need any blood then I'll give you some after I eat, okay."

Rei studied Max but couldn't find any reason that proved the blonde was upset still so he sighed and nodded his head in defeat. As the blonde began moving around the kitchen Rei watched his every move trying to figure out why Max had broken away from his embrace so suddenly.

When Max had his back facing Rei a small frown took over the blonde's features. What had that been? Could it have been… no it couldn't be, could it? That couldn't have been a memory could it?

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Silence passed between the two as Tyson tried to will himself to speak. "I'm not a hundred percent sure but I think," Tyson took a gulp of air before he continued with what felt like a death sentence. "I think that I might be regaining some of my memories."

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The deadly silence returned as Kai sat awestruck in horror and shock. Tyson nervously shifted in his spot on the bed and ran his fingers over the silk bed covers. Maybe he should have just kept silent. Anything would be better than sitting in this awkward silence as Kai stared at him as if he had grown two heads.

Hmm, maybe having two heads would turn him on, considering he is a vampire and two heads would mean two necks. Ack! What the heck am I thinking? Focus Tyson! Focus! Fighting off the urge to slap himself on the forehead Tyson waited patiently for Kai's response but the dual haired vampire remained unresponsive.

I guess this must be really upsetting for him, Tyson thought silently and frowned. If he had known Kai was going to act like this he would have kept quiet. He hated how his lover was staring at him as if he were crazy. The look unnerved him, and at the moment he would give anything for it to stop. So putting on a goofy smile the bluenette let out a soft laugh. "Just kidding Kai! I didn't mean it. Like I'd actually start regaining my memories," Tyson said as if it were the silliest thing in the world but deep down he knew he was recovering his memories.

Kai knew Tyson was lying but he couldn't bring himself to confront his lover on it. He wanted to believe Tyson was only joking about his memories. So pushing aside all negative thoughts he gave the bluenette a scowl. "Don't joke about that!"

"Make me," Tyson countered by sticking out tongue.

"Don't stick that tongue out unless you plan on using it," The crimson eyed vampire stated with a smirk. He knew that comment would get Tyson to blush.

"I do plan on using it." Tyson leaned in close so his face was only mere inches away from Kai's. The vampire had to admit this wasn't the reaction he had expected from his lover, but that didn't change the fact that he was enjoying it. Leaning down he was about to capture Tyson's lips with his own but the teen placed his hand in front Kai's mouth. Teasingly Tyson muttered, "Now, now, Kai, who ever said I was going to use my tongue to kiss you? I was just going ask for you to get me a lollypop."

Growling Kai lightly smacked Tyson upside the head causing the bluenette to snicker and fall backwards onto the bed. Laying there on the plush bed Tyson stared up at Kai.

Giving his younger lover a soft smile Kai leaned down so his body was resting comfortably against Tyson's and wrapped his arms around the boy's mid-section. Inhaling the younger boy's scent he buried his face into the crook of Tyson's neck, causing shivers to run through the bluenette's spine. The two of them just laid there, both basking in each other's company.

Strange, Tyson thought quietly to himself as he wrapped his arms around Kai. A few days ago I would be pushing Kai away. Maybe I really have grown to love him, or maybe it's just because I'm scared and he's bring me comfort.

As minutes passed Tyson felt his eyelids become heavier and Kai's hold on his waist become tighter. Smiling Tyson closed his eyes and allowed himself to fall asleep.

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"Ouch!" Max cried as the knife he had been holding crashed to the ground with a thud. Cradling his hand in his other hand Max hissed and examined his wounded hand. A pout consumed Max's face at the sight of blood dripping down his ring finger. The cut wasn't too deep but it still hurt.

"Let me see it," Rei command from beside the blonde.

A little reluctant Max showed his cut finger to Rei. "It's not too bad," he murmured shyly. He was still worried about what had happened only moments ago. The scene was still fresh from his mind and while one part of his mind was screaming at him to tell Rei, a stronger part of him was telling him to keep quiet.

Carefully Rei looked the cut over. Like Max had said it didn't look like it was very deep, but he had wanted to make sure. Calmly he took hold of Max's hand and bent down so his face was only inches away from it. With a small smile he gave the wound a few quick licks causing the blonde to tense in what Rei assumed was surprise.

As soon as Rei finished licking his wound Max pulled his hand away from the vampire. The movement had been fast and unexpected causing silence to fall between the two. Rei's eyes glowed with hurt and as much as Max wished he could explain his actions he couldn't, he just couldn't. He didn't want to hurt Rei in anyway but how could he explain himself when he didn't even know the reason behind his own actions?

Giving his lover a sheepish smile Max bent down and picked up the knife he had been using to prepare breakfast with. "Sorry Rei. I guess I'm a little jumpy this morning."

Max's words did little to ease Rei. If anything they made the frown on his face deepen and his hurt and worry grow. His protective instincts were telling him to question Max, but Rei couldn't bring himself to do it. He trusted Max, but he knew Max was lying to him and it was tearing him up inside.

"Hey Rei," Max attempted to break the tense atmosphere. "I just keep getting distracted so maybe I should stop trying to make breakfast for now. Besides, Tyson probably isn't even awake, so if you want I'll give you some of my blood right now."

Giving Max a teasing smile he took the knife out of Max's hands and placed it on the kitchen counter. "If I didn't know better I would think you're trying to change the topic." Which you are, Rei thought sadly.

"Now why would I do that?" Max asked feigning innocence. I just don't want to talk about it. I want everything to be like it normally is. I want us to be happy. Wrapping his arms securely around Rei's shoulders he gave the older boy a flirtatious smile and tilted his head to the side, revealing his neck to his lover.

"Why don't you tell me," Rei answered coolly while wrapping his arms around Max's waist pulling the boy closer to him. Teasingly he pressed his fangs against the blonde's neck. He could feel the anticipation filling Max and with a light chuckle he let his teeth skin into the blonde's flesh. Just as his fangs punctured the skin he felt Max go into trance that would allow the boy not to feel any pain.

Max's blood filled Rei's senses. It was the best thing he had ever tasted. So sweet and pure it made him crave more of it, but he controlled himself. If he drank too much Max could die, and that was the last thing he wanted.

Taking just enough blood so the blonde would only feel a little dizzy at most he was about to pull away when something in Max's blood changed. The pure nectar became bittersweet. It was tainted with worry, fear, and heartache. Stunned at the sudden rush of emotions Rei pulled back hastily accidentally tearing a little extra flesh off of Max's neck.

Out of his trance Max hissed in pain and grabbed the side of his neck where Rei had bit him. "Ouch Rei! Can you please be careful next time?"

"Yeah…," Rei said in a distant voice. He didn't know how but he had been feeling whatever Max had been feeling when he drank the blonde's blood. It had been faint but the emotions were still there, and if what if he felt was really what Max was feeling then whatever was on the blonde's mind was worse than what he had expected.

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Akira: Yay! Finally the sequel to "Haunted" is up and running. Sorry to all my readers for the slow updates but I'm still going through a hard time, and now I also have finals to add to it. Please understand.

Mimi: Whee! I've been waiting for this forever!

May: (sarcastic voice) Great!

Bladebreakers: Another fic! Can't you just leave us alone!

Akira: No.