“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.”

--William Shakespeare.

【Immoral Desires】

“I want you to fuck me, like the way you would fuck her.”

Kaname stopped immediately at the words, turning around with a look of astonishment on his face.

He must be hearing things today.

“Excuse me? What did you just say to me?” Kaname asked, burrowing his eyebrows together in a frown.

“You heard me, Kuran. It’s what you’ve been wanting to hear all along, right?” Zero clenched his fist and slammed it down upon the wall, ignoring the splitting pain that shook his body from the impact. “Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t want it to come to this either, but if this is the only way to get you away from Yuuki, then I’ll...”

“Oh...?” Kaname replied, rather amused. He placed his black book on top of a nearby desk before moving towards Zero, pinning his slender body against the metal lockers in a loud thud. “Don’t you sound courageous, you’re always doing everything for her.”

He slide his hand through Zero’s hair, stroking and smoothing the silky silver locks between his long fingers. “Unless of course, you’re using her as a excuse to cover up your true feelings.”

“Shut up, I don’t need to make excuses about anything.” Zero hissed, slapping Kaname’s hand away from his hair. He groaned uncomfortably as Kaname pushed him harder against the surface of the lockers, the coldness seeping into his back through the thin material of his school shirt. “I’m not like you, Kuran. I’m not the one who constantly acts like a righteous, elite student, in order to distract people’s attention from my darker ambitions. You’re the one who’s pathetic.”

“Pathetic? At least I’m able to be honest about my desires.” Kaname fought back, baring his fangs in irritation. “And while I’m on the subject, let me tell you something as well.”

Kaname moved his knee forward, separating Zero’s legs and placing it in a position that allowed him to brush his leg against his crotch. Quickly sensing the area to make sure nobody was near the hallway, he buried his face into the crook of his neck, his lips caressing against the flesh there. Zero murmured silently in response, trying to seize the brunette’s teasing.

“Listen very carefully Zero, as it seems you have completely misunderstood the situation.” He stopped momentarily to gnaw gently on the boy’s neck. “I don’t know what made you think I was forcing Yuuki to sleep with me, but I had never had any intentions of doing that, especially to her.”

“And you expect me to believe that?!”

“Shut up and listen to me.” Kaname demanded. “Yes I remember that night... She ran to my room, crying, telling me how useless she was. She trusted me the most so she came to me and I comforted her. But then one thing led to another...” Kaname remembered, whispering the words in a voice barely audible.

“I can still remember the taste of her lips and the sweet sounds of her moans that filled my room the entire night, as I drove her repeatedly into throes of ecstasy.” He paused for a moment, to glance at the painful expression on Zero’s face. “And if I hadn’t mistaken, she initially came to me because you had hurt her feelings.”

“What...?”

“Why do you sound so shock because that is what you did, correct?” Kaname interrogated him, voice filled with frustration. “Instead of going to her for blood, you snuck out of the your bedroom in the middle of the night and feasted on a random student in the dorm. That’s what she told me and I trust every single one of her words.”

Zero froze. “H... how the fuck did you know that Yuuki was giving me her blood?!”

“Did you honestly think I wouldn’t know? How stupid do you think I’m?” Kaname said, his eyes continued to stare coldly at him. “Practically everybody who knows about the vampires at this academy knows what you have been doing and that includes your sensei and the chairman. So don’t act like you’re completely innocent because it seems you have more secrets to cover than myself.”

“Bastard, you’re really enjoying this aren’t you?”

“And to think that you got to taste my precious girl before me—not to mention that you hurt her as well...” Kaname ignored his words and continued, digging his fingernails into his victim’s arm to watch him groan in pain. “I despise you Zero, I want to destroy you with my own hands. I want to watch you squirm and beg for your life for my amusement. But fortunately for you, I don’t intend on doing that anytime soon as I don’t want to upset Yuuki.”

“Argh...” Zero was panting heavily, feeling the nails breaking his skin and drawing blood. The crimson trailed down the length of his arm, dripping onto the tiles on the ground.

“Zero, I would be more than thrilled to take you in bed, if that’s what you really desired.” A smirk curled on his thin lips, while he lifted his knee up slightly to put pressure against the front of Zero’s pants. “However, you better start showing a bit of respect or I might reconsider my proposal.” He chuckled softly, feeling the shiver on Zero’s body against his own, as he nudged his leg against his crotch once more.

“N...nrgh...” Zero covered his mouth with his hand, trying his best to push his voice to the back of his throat.

He would never give Kaname the satisfaction.

He wasn’t going to moan no matter what other kinds of pleasure he may place upon his body.

“Zero, you don’t need to act so proud. You can moan if you like, that would please me alot.” His voice was soft, yet demanding, urging him to release his voice in a needy cry. “Just be honest with your desires and I guarantee that I’ll give you everything that you’ve ever wanted... And more.”

Zero glanced sideways, focusing his vision on a nearby table in an attempt to distract himself from the brunette’s advances.

“We should continue this somewhere else, somewhere that is more convenient.” Kaname spoke, sensing an aura approaching the area. “There are too many prying eyes here.”

Kaname moved back, untangling himself from Zero’s body to straighten up his uniform.

“My class has finished for the night.” Zero heard his voice as he watched Kaname walking down the empty hallway. “So feel free to come to my room and keep me occupied until morning comes.”

Then he disappeared from sight, leaving Zero to sit on the ground alone.

Zero’s breath was still rigid from the embrace, but the bleeding on his arm had stopped a few moments ago. The blood stained most of his shirt, creating a dark red pattern down the sides.

It was only then that he noticed how much he was physically aching thanks to the brunette’s teasing.

Picking himself up, Zero slowly made his way down the long corridor, his eyes darkening as he approached closer and closer towards his bedroom.

‘I’m doing this for Yuuki, to save her from him. For Yuuki. For her. Nothing else.’

He repeated endlessly in his mind, a sense of hopelessness washing over his body.

But Zero knew he was lying to himself. Deep down, he wasn’t going to do this just for her, a part of him wanted to do this for himself as well.

He wanted a chance to fulfil his own selfish desires, to do something for himself for a change.

“Just be honest with your desires and I guarantee that I’ll give you everything that you’ve ever wanted... And more.”

Kaname’s word echoed in his thoughts as he reached out for the doorknob, his heart pounding a little faster than he expected.

Without further hesitation, he turned the knob and threw open the large doors.

***

“Yuuki...?”

Kaname looked fairly surprised to see the girl lying on his armchair, sleeping soundly.

Quietly closing the doors behind him, he made his way over to her sleeping silhouette, sitting beside her legs. Kaname admired her figure with his eyes, watching the angel dreaming beside him. She was wearing a simple white nightdress, which hugged her curves closely. The dress was rather short, cutting off about an inch before her knee started, revealing a good proportion of her long slender legs.

She tempted him.

Kaname watched her as she continued to slumber, unaware of his presence. He observed the way her chest raised and fell to each rhythm of her breath and the way her skin reflected the pale rays of moonlight, causing it to sparkle more than usual.

Kaname moved his fingers forward to smooth the creases on the end of the nightdress, briefly caressing against the smooth complexion of her legs.

Shivering from the coldness of his hands, Yuuki stirred, her large eyes blinked before opening completely. She lifted her hand to her eyes, shielding it from the moonlight as she sat up on the couch.

“Mmm... Kaname-senpai... You’re finally back.” Yuuki yawned, rubbing her tired eyes and stretching her arms. “I’ve been waiting for you all night.”

“Troublesome girl.” Kaname whispered softly, hiding a rare smile behind his bangs. “What are you doing here again, Yuuki? We can’t have you sneaking out every night, the day class students would get suspicious if you’re missing in bed in the morning, and so would the Chairman.”

“They won’t suspect a thing because nobody would expect me to do this, it’s way too out of my character.”

“Indeed.” Kaname replied in his usual stern tone, placing a quick kiss on the girl’s forehead before resting his hands back on her lap.

“So what took you so long tonight? Normally you would’ve returned to your room almost a hour ago.” Yuuki questioned, resting her head against his chest. “Were you caught up with something? I hope it’s not Zero trying to be difficult again.”

“You could put it that way and I did see Zero a moment before.” Kaname said, suddenly remembering the invitation he gave to Zero to come to his bed. He pulled Yuuki away from his body and offered her a small smile.

“Normally, I would be delighted to see you and you know that. However, tonight is not so good, as I’m expecting some company and they should arrive here at any moment now.” He ran a hand through his hair. “So you better leave before they get here or you might receive a suspension because nobody is excused from the academy rules, not even the student councillors.”

“Oh... Okay, sorry I didn’t know you were busy tonight...” Yuuki replied, slightly disappointed and bowing her head. “Next time, I’ll be sure to check with you before I come over.”

“Mmm... Sorry.” Kaname apologised, pulling her small frame against him once more. “I’ll make up for lost time tomorrow, I promise.”

Tilting her head to face him, Kaname leaned forward and planted a kiss on Yuuki’s lips, pulling her closer by her tiny waist. She went willingly into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck to deepen their embrace.

Suddenly, a loud slam interrupted them, causing the couple to separate quickly in fright. Turning around and expecting the worse, Yuuki’s eyes widened as she saw her childhood friend standing by the door. He stood there, staring in disbelief, his fist tightening, shaking in fury.

She gasped.

“Ze...ro?”

***

Zero stood in the doorway, staring in disbelief.

He had seen them kiss passionately, their arms around each other in the closest embrace possible. He had heard Kaname’s promise to her, to take her another day when he wasn’t ‘busy’.

Zero was beyond furious, his fangs bearing as he hissed and he tightened his fist so hard that his nails drew blood from his palm.

“What the fuck is this Kuran, some kind of joke?” He demanded to know, slamming the door behind him as he approached closer to the two figures sitting on the armchair.

“Calm down, this was all unplanned.” Kaname replied, gravely but not angrily. “She was here when I returned to my room, I had no intentions for you to see her.”

“And you expect me to believe this?” Zero grabbed Kaname’s collar and yanked him closer. “From what I heard in your little conversation, you seem to know very well that she had developed a habit of sneaking into your bedroom every now and again. So how do you explain that, hm?”

“Zero, please calm down! It wasn’t Kaname-senpai’s fault, I was the one who came here without permission, ok?” Yuuki stammered, pulling on Zero’s arm and urging him to release his grip. “Don’t do this, we can talk about it. There’s no need for violence!”

“There’s nothing to talk about, Yuuki.” Zero replied coldly, refusing to loosen his grip on the brunette’s collar. “We’ve been had, he only wants to make us as a mere chesspiece in his sadistic game.”

“What are you talking about Zero?! I told you, I’m here because I want to be, not because Kaname-senpai forced me! Why can’t you understand tha—”

“You’re wrong Zero.” Kaname spoke, cutting her sentence short. “No, I should say, you don’t even know what you’re talking about anymore.”

Grabbing his arms, Kaname threw him onto the couch beside Yuuki with utmost ease, before pulling off his tie. He moved closer and sat between them, pulling Yuuki into his arm as an apology for scaring her, before staring icily at the silver-haired boy.

“Fine, if you think you’re so smart, then tell me what I really want, Zero. Go ahead, amuse me. Tell me more about myself.”

“Argh...” Zero pushed his body off the couch, holding onto his shoulder in pain. His body felt like it had been broken, the painful spasm in his back refusing to stop.

“So...? Are you going to speak or are you going to sit there, trying to get my sympathy by being pathetic?”

“Kaname-senpai... This is enough, please don’t hurt him anymore...” Yuuki pleaded, clenching harder onto his arm.

“Shh.. You don’t need to beg, I don’t intent to hurt him any further.” Kaname soothed, rubbing the top of her head and messing the hair slightly. He glanced back at Zero, whose eyes were filled with remorse.

“You can’t answer my question, can you?”

“...”

“Shows how much you really know. All you ever do is attack everything in your sight that displeases you.” Kaname continued, his arms urging Yuuki closer against his chest. “A being who acts solely on instincts without a proper purpose is just living a meaningless, hollow existence, don’t you agree Zero?”

Unable to find the right words to answer his question, Zero simply chose to stay quiet, adverting his vision down, so Kaname wasn’t able to see his expression of defeat.

“Yuuki...?” Kaname’s voice sliced the awkward silence in the atmosphere, turning sideways to look at the girl in his arms. “Shall we show him what it feels like to live? Shall we awaken his soul from depths of despair and offer him a chance to redeem meaning to his life...?”

“W... what are you suggesting, Kaname-senpai...?” Yuuki questioned anxiously, her voice stuttering. “Of course I’d do anything for Kaname-senpai, but—”

“Good. Then I take it as you’ve accepted my request.”

Smirking almost wickedly, Kaname pulled her forward and crushed his lips against her’s. Yuuki yelped in surprise but quickly melt into his embrace, separating her lips to allow him access to his mouth. He sucked her bottom lip before exploring her the depths of her mouth with his tongue. Their arms entangled together in each other’s hair, in an embrace driven on sexual desperation.

Zero watched in both horror and embarrassment at the sight before his eyes. He watched the way their tongues brushed and danced against each other, their saliva connecting them for a moment longer. The wet sounds from their mouths were deafening, mentally scarring his mind. Yet through his disgust, Zero felt something that he had never felt before. He could sense a new emotion rising within him, it was so wrong, sinful and very much forbidden...

Lust.

Suddenly, Zero felt fearful, he was worried he was losing his control simply by watching this extreme display of emotion. Desperately, he scrambled forward along the couch in an attempt to separate the couple, but failed as neither of them would budge.

After a while, Kaname noticed the sheer frustration demonstrated by the silver-haired boy and separated from his embrace with Yuuki. He was panting softly, licking his lips to savour the taste from the kiss for a moment longer.

“Don’t worry, I won’t forget about you. Besides...” Kaname pinned Zero underneath him and advanced over his body. “I didn’t invite you to my bedroom to do nothing but watch.”

Before he had a chance to protest against his word, Zero was kissed against his will.

Kaname had stolen his first kiss.

Zero never expected this to happen, not even in his wildest dreams. And although he seemed reluctant to accept, he was unable to ignore the feeling of pure ecstasy that took over his body the moment their lips connected. Kaname’s mouth felt like silk ivory against him, caressing and sucking skilfully against his own mouth.

Yuuki sat back on the edge of the armchair, blushing madly as she watched the two boys exchanging a kiss even more heated than the one she had shared with the brunette a moment before. She watched their display of emotions with the greatest interest. The way their bodies struggled against each other for dominance.

Zero was thrusting his waist wildly, trying to regain some control of the situation.

Yuuki whimpered suddenly, squeezing her eyes close as she felt a wondering hand sliding cunningly up her legs. Her mouth opened, allowing a soft moan to escape as the hand squeezed and massaged up the length of her thigh. Kaname pulled back for a second, leaving Zero to catch his breath, before redirecting his attention to Yuuki once more.

“Sorry, did we make you ache?” Kaname asked, whispering the words huskily against her ear, causing Yuuki to shudder in anticipation.

Chuckling slightly from her response, his hand shifted higher into her dress, scrapping her inner thighs with his long fingernails. He stopped when he felt his hand come in contact with her underwear, the material dampening quickly under his touches. Yuuki shivered as she felt his digits near her most sensitive area, leaning forward into his chest for support.

Zero was simply a voyeur at this moment in time, unable to do anything but to watch the sight presented in front of him. He found himself studying the expressions on Yuuki’s face as Kaname played with her body, and enjoying it. He cursed to himself, knowing how wrong it was for him to enjoy the sight of an innocent girl being exploited, but yet, he was unable to tear his eyes away.

“Aahh... K-Kaname-senpai...”

Kaname whispered endless words of sweet nothing into her ears, his hand disappeared deep into the elastic of her undergarment. He gently teased her clit with his fingernails, making sure he was proceeding with utmost care so he wouldn’t harm her. He massaged her throbbing area in a steady rhythm, spreading the wetness over her flesh, causing Yuuki to muffle her needy moans against his chest. Her cheeks grew redder, not only from embarrassment but also from Kaname’s touches as well.

Sensing she was close to her release, Kaname stopped his hand and withdrew it from her body, bringing it to his lips and lapping hungrily at the sticky liquid that coated his fingers. Yuuki recoiled in mortification, looking away from his eyes as he savoured every last drop of her essence that remained on his hand.

Kaname turned around to see the silver-haired boy, his face looking away in discomfort. He was lying sideways on the couch, his hands between his legs, trying to hide his very obvious arousal. Knowing that he had suffered enough, Kaname moved over and asked him, “Tell me what you want and I shall fulfil it, no matter what it is, Zero.”

Zero refused to answer his question, remaining silent as his legs squeezed closer together. The ache was beyond bearable—it was the first time he had felt so desperate, desperate for sexual release.

Feeling slightly sorry for him, Kaname leaned over his body and shoved his hands away from his crotch before slipping his slender hand into the top of his pants. He massaged his arousal, while his other hand busied with the buttons on the front of his black jeans.

“You know what I want to hear, Zero.” Kaname urged, his voice calm, dipped with desire. His fingers curled deviously around the boy’s arousal, soothing it slightly with his soft fingertips. “Moan for me, there’s no shame in admitting that you’re enjoying this.”

“Nn...” Zero replied unwillingly, digging his fangs into his bottom lip in order to stop his voice from escaping without his will. He tried his best to control his breathing, but it still managed to come out harshly and before he knew it, he was panting heavily.

“You’re one of the most stubborn person I have ever come across. Normally, my victim would’ve given up already, but you still chose to remain silent...” Kaname whispered hoarsely, giving the flesh under his hand a rough pump. His thumb glided across the tip, dipping his nail into the small slit. “But no matter how stubborn you may act towards me Zero, I can assure you that I can and will change your attitude.”

“S... shut up...” Zero gasped as he felt his grip tightened around him, moving faster than before.

Uncontrollably, he arched his back towards Kaname’s hand, thrusting his hip to match his every rhythm. Zero proceeded to shove his hand into his mouth, biting into the flesh painfully in a final effort to seal his voice. But the feeling was growing more and more unbearable with each movement of the brunette’s hand, bringing him exceedingly close towards his limit.

Suffering by herself behind the boys, Yuuki leaned against Kaname’s back for support as she dipped her fingers between her legs. Kaname was cruel, for leaving her hanging a moment ago and watching the boys exchanging their passion before her eyes made her aching even worse than before. She rubbed herself desperately against the front of her nightdress, trying to remember the way Kaname was touching her before.

How did he manage to touch her in such a way that drove her so insanely close to the edge within only a few moments?

“N...no more...! Stop it!” Zero protested, trying to grab Kaname’s hands and push them away from his pants. But his body was weakened dramatically from the brunette’s touches. He was so tired that he wasn’t able to find the slightest bit of strength to struggle under his body.

“Look at the way you’re struggling, your body has been completely weakened by passion.” Kaname said, dipping his tongue into his collarbone. “But you don’t have to worry, I have no intentions of leaving you hanging, because I want to hear you moan, scream my name.”

His pace quickened once again, pushing Zero over the edge. As the pleasurable feeling overtook his body, he opened his mouth in a silent scream, his lips dry from panting. He had surrendered his body to him, covering Kaname’s hands with his sticky seed.

“Shame, that ended a lot faster than expected.” Kaname said, sliding the digits into his mouth to taste his come. He licked his lips, wiping away the remainder of the liquid that dripped down the sides of his mouth.

Kaname could feel Yuuki leaning motionlessly against his body, signalling the end of her own dance as well. He turned around to kiss her sleek forehead, the room filling with a heady scent of sweat mixed with bodily fluids.

Contemplating what he was planning to do next, Kaname moved over to Yuuki and whispered something sinful against her ear, causing the girl to flush. Zero couldn’t make out their conversation from the distance, but he could hear the brunette pleading the girl to do something for him.

Eventually, Yuuki nodded, her eyes watched Zero from the distance, while her cheeks continued to grow into a darker shade of red. Following Kaname’s words, Yuuki slowly made her way on top of Zero before kissing him shyly on the lips.

Knowing it was already too late to turn back, Zero could only respond to her kiss, running his hand through the softness of her hair as their tongues played gently against each other.

Yuuki held his hand and placed it on her chest, urging, begging him to touch her aching body. Without a second thought, he massaged her breasts softly, pinching her nipples over the thin material of her dress until they had become hard. She sighed softly in response, nuzzling the crook of his neck and kissing the flesh softly.

“That is enough, Yuuki. I’ll take over from here.” Kaname spoke suddenly, interrupting the moment. He was unable to tolerate this any further. He watched the two separating from their embrace before urging Yuuki back into his arm.

Although this was originally his idea, he still didn’t like the idea of sharing Yuuki with Zero.

‘He doesn’t deserve to be pleased by Yuuki, not after everything he’s done to hurt her.’ Kaname thought, slightly irate.

“Kaname-senpai?” Yuuki said, slightly confused. “But I thought you wanted me to...?”

“No, it’s okay. I have just changed my mind again, that’s all.” Kaname looked over to the silver-haired boy, offering him a smirk. “You just sit back, while I deal with him myself, Yuuki.”

“W... what the hell are you planning to do now, Kuran?” Zero demanded to know, trying his best to shift away from Kaname’s body.

“I told you, I’m not going to let you leave this room until you have given me what I want, Zero.” Kaname mumbled softly against his neck, slitting the skin with the sharp tip of his fangs and licking the blood away. Zero flinched, groaning silently under his breath.

“Why aren’t you fighting back?”

“There’s no point because I know you can easily overpower me.” Zero murmured, looking away. “So just do what you like, but no matter what you do, I won’t give in.”

“This isn’t like you at all.” Kaname said, narrowing his eyes dangerously. “But since you insisted, I would be more than happy to comply with your wishes.”

Placing his hands on either sides of Zero’s hips, Kaname drew the boy closer against his body before planting another kiss on his lips. Zero responded by parting his lips, nudging his tongue against the brunette’s and groaning softly at the contact. Grabbing a lock of his hair, Zero yanked him closer, his hands sliding around Kaname’s neck.

“Mmm...”

Locked in an embrace fuelled with sheer desperation, the two boys continued to kiss each other hungrily, their mouth and tongue fighting for dominance. There was no time to waste on gentleness, as Kaname sank his teeth into the boy’s bottom lip, sucking the blood that flowed from the wound.

Pulling away momentarily, Kaname reached down and undid his own pants quickly, pushing the buttons out of its holes. He seized his lips upon Zero’s once more, moving from his mouth to the his neck, before sinking his teeth into the flesh. A low needy growl escaped from the back of Zero’s throat, his nails tearing painfully into the small of the brunette’s back.

Yuuki watched the boys in awe, her eyes observing every one of their vicious movements. She had never seen Kaname like this before, this violent, crueller side that has overtaken his body, his actions driven by pure vampiric instincts. Not once had he treated her like that in bed—he was always gentle towards her.

Although she was slightly frightened, seeing Kaname before her as a passion driven vampire aroused her even more and she began to ache again. Ignoring her own desires, she was determined to continue observing the boys until the very end.

Slowly, the two boys sank deeper into the armchair, their bodies weighting them down even more. Their lips refused to separate, even for a brief second. Kaname traced his hand down Zero’s chest, finding his nipple and pinching it in the cruellest manner. Zero gasped, his mouth felt as dried as sand and his eyes squeezed tightly shut. He sighed loudly, allowing the sharp feeling of pain to wash over his tortured body.

“Zero...” Kaname growled his name from the back of his throat, his hand resting on Zero’s legs, pulling them apart roughly and placing them to rest on either side of his waist. “I’m going to enjoy fucking you. I’m going to enjoy it very much.”

Without a proper warning, Kaname slammed into the boy beneath him, causing them both to gasp at the feeling. Zero winced, his body trembling from the pain, while his hands scrambled wildly before grasping onto the brunette’s arm. Struggling, Zero squeezed his eyes together and began lifting his waist against the other boy, hoping the pain would seize with time.

After remaining stationary for only a few moments, Kaname pulled back and thrust back in again, just as violent as before. Zero felt hopeless, the pain splitting the middle of his body again and he cried out, forgetting about his pride.

“Nngh!! F... fuck...!”

Kaname traced his tongue across his dried lips as it curled into a small sadistic smile. He knew he was hurting him, but at the same time, he was offering him something new, something deliciously sinful...

An opportunity to explore the world of masochistic bliss, where there were no rules or boundaries of any sort.

It was the only way he could free Zero from his own demons, his pride.

Moving quicker and more harshly into him, Zero surrendered once more by eagerly pushing his hips to meet his every thrust. Their tongues twisted, duelled against one another in a dance filled with raw emotions of painful pleasures. Kaname had lost control since the very beginning, lust consuming his body entirely, including all his movements.

Driving relentlessly into him once more, they reached their peaks together, their skin tingled pleasantly from the sensations that erupted deep within their passion swollened bodies. For a moment, their bodies, their voices and even their movements had become one, synchronising in a chaotic incoherent melody.

Following his release, Kaname rested his body against Zero’s, his lips soothing his forehead in a loving kiss. Staying in that position for a while longer, he pushed himself away from Zero’s tired body, before sitting up and leaning against the arm of the couch. Yuuki fell into his arms weakly, her petite body still shivering with delight from watching their passionate dance.

“K... Kaname-sama...” Yuuki whimpered softly, letting her guard down by calling him sama again.

Kaname could only chuckle at her ignorance, brushing her bangs away from her eyes. “Don’t worry Yuuki, I didn’t forget about you.” He whispered softly, smoothing her ruffled hair between his fingers before planting a quick kiss on her lips. “Like I said, I promise I’ll make up for lost time tomorrow.”

Zero grabbed the spare coat that hung on the seat of the armchair and threw it over his shoulder to cover the wounds on his body.

“Going so soon?” Kaname questioned, moving his head sideways and smirking. “It’s still rather early and we have a long night ahead of us, so you’re more than welcome to stay if you liked...”

“I prefer not to.” He simply replied, getting off the couch and heading for the door. He turned the knob, but paused. “You’ve gotten what you desired from me, so don’t try to get me involved again. I’m not a prop for your twisted games.”

Drawing back from the loud slam of the door, Kaname sighed as the quietness overtook his room again.

For the rest of the night, he watched over the girl who had fallen asleep on his lap, his hand stroking her exposed shoulders soothingly as she dreamt. Even when the morning had arrived, he was still unable to sleep, thoughts weighting heavily in his mind.

All mortal are merely slaves to their own desire and this is no different for vampires.

“Until now, I did not understand the full extent of these words...” Kaname whispered into the silence of the room, watching the sunlight shimmering through his windows.

Yes... Zero had taught him something new about himself.

Fin.