Chapter 9

A/N Here's the next part as promised. I think this is the last chapter, as it seems a good place to end. I do have a couple of plot bunnies hopping around so perhaps I'll do an epilogue or a spin off story some time.

Blackened Wing and her excellent fics Crimson Door and Blood Moon inspired the blood sharing and blood bond portions of the chapter.

Warnings: lemons.

Disclaimer: I definitely don't own Vampire Knight. I'm just having some fun with the boys.

Reviews are always appreciated though I'm terrible at responding. I do read every one though. If you notice any typos please send me a PM and I'll fix them.

I did a bit of a recap at the beginning just for continuity.

Do you know what it would mean, if you blood shared with me?" Kaname questioned gently.

Zero's head was lowered, his face hidden by his silver hair but he raised his head and met the pureblood's eyes.

"It would mean completion wouldn't it? The bond would come full circle, no beginning and without end. At least that's what the books said," Zero continued, his fingers playing nervously with the hem of his jeans. Was the pureblood going to laugh at him now?

Kaname reached for Zero's restless fingers. They were cold and he warmed them in his hands. "It provides pleasure to both participants Zero, but more importantly it symbolizes a joining or union between two people. Would you wish to express that?" the pureblood asked quietly.

Zero's long pale lashes were lowered and Kaname couldn't see the hunter's eyes but he heard the younger vampire's soft response.

"Yes."

The brunette sat unmoving and the silence was lengthening. Zero was beginning to flush with embarrassment. He had been aware of the symbolism of blood sharing on an emotional level but hadn't consciously fully realized what he was implying by making his offer. He didn't want to be saddled with the pureblood like that. But he was lying to himself and, with sudden insight he knew it.

If he had realized he was declaring his feelings like some lovesick puppy, Zero knew he wouldn't have acted so rashly, he would likely have waited for the pureblood to ask for his blood, but it didn't change how he felt. He hadn't let himself realize how hard he had fallen for the annoying pureblood and now he'd rushed things, leaving himself wide open. Kaname didn't want that kind of commitment with him and didn't know how to respond without hurting him. His traitorous heart felt heavy in his chest. How could something so shriveled and withered weigh so much Zero wondered? But this was nothing. Just the end to another painful chapter of his life. He would survive as usual, Zero thought resignedly. It was time to move forward and try to save face, the hunter decided, as he tried to extract his hand.

The pureblood refused to let go and Zero looked up surprised. Kaname was looking at him and the expression on his face wasn't what Zero had been expecting to see. He was more familiar with this particular look after sex. It was what he thought of as Kaname's affectionate look. Usually it meant the brunette was about to enforce a cuddling session. That didn't make any sense. As their eyes met the pureblood seemed to give himself a little mental shake and managed "Oh, Zero," a little breathlessly.

For a minute the hunter had looked hurt and Kaname knew he'd been slow to respond. He'd been so deeply moved by Zero's answer he didn't know what to say. Anything he could think of seemed inadequate.

"If you don't want to … that's fine," Zero shrugged nonchalantly as he tried a discreet tug to free his hand.

Still holding Zero's hand firmly in his, Kaname leaned closer, and gazing into Zero's eyes, swept the chess pieces to the floor with his other hand. The pieces fell and rolled across the floor, the white king coming to rest against the black knight.

"Kaname! What …?" Zero began, confused.

"I want to," the pureblood breathed longingly as he reached out with his other hand and gently traced the contours of the hunter's cheek and jaw with his fingertips, stroking an elegantly shaped silver eyebrow with his thumb. The empty chessboard sat ignored.

"Oh …. Now?" Zero asked, his voice sounded higher than normal to his ears.

Kaname nodded, his eyes holding Zero's as he moved the board and lay on his side, gesturing for Zero to lie beside him. The younger vampire carefully moved closer, crawling over the pureblood to lie facing him, his head pillowed on the older vampire's arm, the rest of his body close, but not quite touching. His mouth was dry and his pulse was hammering in his chest and ears. He was terrified. Not just of what was about to happen but what he'd committed to as well. Kaname wouldn't want to hurt him, physically or emotionally, he knew that. But his fears weren't rational.

The pureblood lay, patiently watching Zero. When Kaname made no immediate move, the hunter looked at him, unconsciously licking his lips nervously. His eyes were wide, the pupils enormous. Kaname could see the rapid pulse at the hunter's throat. Zero was close to hyperventilating and he hadn't touched him yet. Kaname wanted to hold Zero, to kiss, caress and touch his body, but in Zero's current mental state the hunter wouldn't enjoy it. He needed to approach this matter-of-factly. There would be time enough. They were going to be together forever.

"It's okay Zero, try to calm down okay?" the pureblood urged gently. "First I'll prep your neck by kissing you, just like you do for me. I'll only bite you once and I promise I'll be as gentle as I can, though, it might hurt a little, " he added honestly. I'll only take a few mouthfuls and I'll be very, very careful. Okay?"

The hunter nodded and swallowed. He held himself very stiffly, his body jumping only a little, as the pureblood leaned over him and pressed a close-mouthed kiss to his neck. Kaname had chosen to lie so he could bite the unmarked side of Zero's throat. He didn't want to bite the tattooed area where Zero had been bitten before. The brunette wanted Zero to associate his bite with Shizuka Hio's bite as little as possible.

Kaname continued to press gentle kisses along Zero's neck, following the line of his throat from collarbone to ear. Zero sucked in a breath as Kaname licked him in the sensitive spot behind his ear before mouthing the hunter's earlobe. Now he trailed open-mouthed kisses along the same path, nibbling on Zero's collarbone and shoulder gently with his blunt teeth. At the first scrape of teeth the hunter's skin was flooded with a light sheen of perspiration and Kaname could actually taste his fear.

Kaname patiently licked and kissed Zero repeatedly and gradually the hunter's body relaxed. Under his tongue the pureblood could feel Zero's pulse slowing down to a more normal rate. Lightly placing his hand on Zero's waist, Kaname's fingers slipped under the t-shirt, seeking out the hunter's warmth, stroking, making soothing motions on the silky skin. The brunette played with the hunter's ear using his teeth and tongue the way the younger vampire liked. Zero responded by tilting his head slightly, allowing better access. The hunter's breath hitched as the pureblood's finger brushed his nipple and Kaname judged that it was time.

His sharp fangs pierced the younger boy's flesh skillfully. They were embedded almost half way before Zero seemed to realize it, his body jerking as he cried out. Kaname soothed the skin around the punctures with his tongue, licking away the sweet taste of Zero's blood and the bitter salty taste of his fear as he eased his way in. His hand continued to stroke and reassure. When his fangs were fully sheathed, Kaname waited till the wild beating of Zero's heart slowed before he carefully drew some of the younger boy's warm, delicious elixir.

Zero tasted as good as he remembered, better even, because there was enough blood to tease all of his taste buds at once. Kaname hadn't known exactly what to expect, but taking his lover this way was deeply satisfying. His hand continued to pet and soothe Zero as he cautiously took small amounts, taking pains not to move his teeth, his mouth continuing to caress and lick the skin under his lips and tongue, worshiping at the altar of Zero's throat.

As he Kaname drank, the hunter's heart and breathing rate began to increase and Zero made a little inarticulate noise in the back of his throat. His blood tasted a little different, the flavour tangy, slightly stronger somehow. Alarm flooded through Kaname. What was wrong? He was being so careful. Zero was shaking now and he reached out and gripped the brunette's hip, before pulling him closer. The hunter's legs parted and he pressed his lower leg between the pureblood's as he eased Kaname's upper thigh between his own. Kaname was shocked to feel the hunter's hard length. Zero was aroused? He drew a little more blood into his mouth cautiously. Was this newer flavour the taste of Zero's desire?

"Kaname.., it feels sort of … good, … in a weird way," Zero moaned.

The brunette was surprised and immensely pleased. Zero was rubbing against his thigh, aroused and panting softly. He was pleasuring his lover in a way he had never dreamed they would achieve. Kaname was concentrating too much to reach the same level of arousal but he was stimulated, and Zero's reaction was making him hard. The pureblood truly wanted this experience to be memorable for his lover. Leaning back a little, he carefully stroked Zero through his jeans, the hunter arching into his touch. Kaname popped the button on Zero's jeans and unzipped them, reaching inside and pushing the boxers down. He smiled against Zero's neck as he remembered which boxers Zero was wearing. The hunter's skin was hot under his fingers, the tip of his arousal wet and slick. Zero was rocking into his fist. Kaname drew a few more mouthfuls of his lover's blood before gently withdrawing his fangs. He tenderly licked and cleaned the twin punctures closed, kissing the hunter's throat and finally his mouth as Zero moved in and out of his tightly curled fingers, groaning. Kaname found the idea of Zero moaning and working his erection in and out of Kaname's hand almost as exciting as the actual sight and sounds of the hunter doing so. He kissed Zero deeply, exploring the hunter's mouth with his tongue, swallowing his moans and pumping his fist rapidly.

"Aghh …aghhh." Zero cried, hot sticky fluid spilling onto his stomach. His hips jerked upwards, back bowing, and neck arching as he came intensely.

The brunette held the hunter closely as he drew shaky breaths, his body shuddering. Kaname hadn't really taken very much blood but Zero's eyes were closed and he seemed almost asleep. The younger vampire had experienced a strong climax; Kaname had somehow caught a ghostly echo of it. He wasn't sure if the intensity was because Zero had enjoyed being bitten or if the bond was somehow responsible, but he was glad either way. He was hard himself but he wasn't going to spoil the moment by doing anything about it. There was a box of tissues on the nightstand and after a moment Kaname used them to gently clean them both. He was feeling very tender towards the young hunter right now as he tended to the healing bite marks with his tongue.

Zero burrowed into the pureblood's touch. He was awed that Kaname had been able to bite him and make him feel like that at the same time. He'd been prepared to endure the experience for Kaname, but the pureblood had turned what he was sure was going to be a horrific ordeal into a emotionally satisfying and even a sensual experience. He pressed in closer. After a moment Zero sat up, staring at the pureblood.

"Kaname, you're hard," Zero stated, sounding almost accusing.

"Well, if I am, it's your fault Zero," Kaname replied. "You made quite a spectacle of yourself. You were very, ah, stimulating. Are you going to do something about it for me?" the pureblood teased.

The pureblood was insufferable sometimes, Zero thought feeling his cheeks flame red with embarrassment.

"Do it yourself Kaname," Zero replied, sounding sharper than he'd intended.

"What?" Kaname asked slightly unsettled. He had expected Zero to maybe say he was too tired or perhaps to touch him the same way he'd touched the hunter.

Oh, this was unexpected, Zero thought. The normally unflappable pureblood looked disconcerted. He should definitely run with this. The whole mushy, blood sharing emotional train wreck thing was sort of uncomfortable ,but this was familiar territory.

"Take off your pants Kaname," Zero purred.

"Pardon?" the pureblood responded, sounding confused.

"Your pants. Get them off now. Underwear too. You can leave your shirt and tie on though," Zero said silkily. He smiled ferally, enjoying the uncertain expression on the pureblood's face.

Zero watched the pureblood as he wrestled with several emotions ranging from incredulity, to anger and embarrassment. Finally, his expression resolute, he reached for his belt, undoing it along with his pants. Kaname tugged them down his hips and off, his eyes never leaving the hunter's.

Zero had started this in response to Kaname's teasing but as the pureblood hooked his thumbs in the waistband of his underwear and slowly slid them over his stomach and hipbones and down his thighs Zero swallowed hard. The pureblood was doing as he asked, but now Zero was the one at a disadvantage, unable to look away from the smooth flat stomach or the pureblood's straining member. Kaname was lying on his bed, wearing only a dress shirt, tie and white socks. His hair was splayed over Zero's pillow and he looked unbelievable sexy.

"What now Zero?" Kaname asked breathlessly. This was obviously turning them both on.

"Touch yourself," Zero managed to say, though he had to stop and clear his throat to get both words out.

"Like this?" Kaname said huskily as he wrapped long fingers around his erection and began to sensuously slide his hand up and down his shaft. It felt better than ever with Zero watching him. The hunter's eyes were burning through him and he felt deliciously dirty.

Kaname pushed his shirt up, exposing more of his stomach in order to feel the skin on skin contact of his stomach against his forearm. He moved his legs further apart, bending his knees a little as he worked his hand back and forth, tilting his hips up as his fingers slid down, watching Zero watching him. He was trying to store the experience in his memory, trying to make this last, but inevitably his motions were speeding up. His hips arched off the bed a little with each thrust into his hand. Zero's eyes never left him.

"Do you like me watching you?" Zero asked. "Tell me, Kaname," he demanded hoarsely.

"Nghh, y… yes," Kaname moaned.

Watching the pureblood touch himself was unbearable erotic, Zero thought. Maybe even more erotic because Kaname knew he was watching, and because he was doing it because Zero had asked him to. The brunette's hair was damp, his skin rosy. His breathing was erratic and he was biting his lip in an effort to smother the soft little sounds of pleasure he was making. Zero eyed the splayed long legs and creamy skin. A single pearl of nectar crowned the tip of the brunette's erection.

"Kaname, stop," Zero ground out

"Aghh, Zero, please," Kaname scolded raggedly. He had stopped his hand's movements but he still held himself tightly, his hips moving weakly of their own accord.

Zero moved to kneel between the pureblood's legs. He wanted to be the one to touch Kaname, to hear the pureblood moan in response to his touch. Zero leaned forward and licked at the tiny bead of liquid as Kaname made a funny whimpering sound. It tasted salty and felt slippery on his tongue. Zero leaned forward, watching him as he touched his tongue to Kaname again. The texture of the pureblood's skin was like velvet and silk encasing his hot, hard, length. Kaname removed his hand, watching him intently as the hunter slid his mouth down almost to the base. The pureblood moaned and Zero backed off quickly as he felt Kaname's hips thrust upward.

"Hold very still, okay?" Zero instructed softly.

The pureblood wriggled further up the bed and into a semi-reclined seated position before nodding carefully.

Zero raised an eyebrow enquiringly and Kaname flushed. "I want to see," he explained sheepishly.

So the pureblood wanted a show did he? Well he'd do his best. The same things that Kaname liked him to do with his mouth on the pureblood's throat would probably work here too, Zero reasoned. Experimentally using his lips, tongue and even his teeth, it was easy to determine which actions were the most effective, and as long as he went slowly when he went deep, he could inhale and exhale on the upwards motion. He lavished all of his attention on the pureblood's hard length. Zero had been holding Kaname's hips firmly, but the brunette, though he was shuddering and gasping, did not buck upwards and the hunter used one hand to stroke Kaname's sensitive skin. He would give everything he had to please Kaname like this.

The brunette was incapable of movement under Zero's touch. The sensations were indescribable. He could only watch and feel. Zero's silver hair was teasing his thighs and stomach, his fingers stroking, wringing pleasure from his skin and coaxing his thighs further apart. The now completed blood bond sang through his body like a river of molten metal; the original, partially completed bond evolved and forged into a live current humming through every cell of his body. Zero took him deeply into his mouth and his finger breached the pureblood's hidden depths. The bond leapt and twisted, flaring in his mind like burning magnesium as he arched and screamed.

Kaname sank into the bed. He couldn't feel his limbs and he was distantly aware Zero was calling him. Groggily he tried to focus, limbs twitching weakly as he attempted to get his voice to work and his eyes to open.

Worried purple eyes were looking at him and he was being shaken gently. "Are you okay?" the hunter asked him urgently.

"That's going to take some getting used too," Kaname finally managed.

"I thought you were dying," Zero stated, sounding shaken. When Kaname had convulsed and orgasmed, he'd felt it faintly. Something had shifted inside his body, moving like quicksilver, leaving him with the mental after image of a climax he hadn't had. Coupled with the pureblood behaving as if he was being electrocuted, it had scared him.

"You're not that good Zero, at least not yet," Kaname teased weakly. "Maybe I could stay here for a little while longer though?" he finished sleepily.

There was no answer, but the bed moved as the hunter shifted and then his naked legs were moved and covered. He felt hands near his neck, then the tugging sensation and cool air on his throat told him his tie was being removed and his shirt collar unbuttoned. Kaname allowed himself to drift away. Sometime later he fought to surface from sleep as he felt a presence near him.

"Shush, sleep," Zero soothed as he spooned up behind him.

Kaname identified his lover's familiar scent overlaid with the smell of minty toothpaste and soap and relaxed, wriggling back for greater contact before sinking back into oblivion.

Zero made sure the pureblood was truly asleep. Only then did he nuzzle his face against the nape of Kaname's neck, bestowing a tender kiss before whispering three soft words quietly against the pureblood's skin.

Dec 30/08 - slight tweaking as suggested Yengirl.

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