Vampire Knight Online

Later in the Moon Dorms, the time for Ichijo’s party was approaching quickly. As usual Shiki was lounging across a sofa, sleeping.

Ichijo on the other hand was busy trying to figure out how the tie on his shirt was supposed to be worn, “Shiki! Shiki, wake up! I need help over here. OH CRAP! Shiki, my hand’s stuck!”

Lazily the brunette opened his eyes; only to find his roommate jumping around with his hand tied to his collar. Shiki laughed at the blush that was spreading across Ichijo’s features.

“I can’t close my eyes for 2 minutes without you finding some way to get my attention. Now, come here and I’ll help you.”

“Hey, quit pulling. You’re just making the knot tighter.” Ichijo yelped in pain as Shiki purposely added knots to the one already there, “Shiki, the party’s going to start and you’re making me late.”

The brunette slyly smirked at his captive, “You said to help, not to untie you. Personally, I think you’ll be much happier if you stay the way you are. I know I will.”

Then he pushed the blonde backwards onto the closet bed. Shiki twisted the tie around his palm until he and Ichijo were face to face. Before the blonde could protest, Shiki captured his lips in a passionate kiss. As the kiss deepened Ichijo felt himself tangle his free hand into thick brown locks; forcing a low growl from Shiki.

The blonde laughed, “Do I need to get Kaname in here? No, better yet! Do I need to get Rima in here?”

Shiki paled as he stopped sucking Ichijo’s neck, “You wouldn’t do that to me!”

“Oh, Rima! Shiki’s acting stupid again!”

Less than a second later, Rima burst into the room. Ignoring everything around her, she marched over and slapped Shiki across the head.

“OW! What the hell, Rima!”

She glared down at the brunette, “Don’t you talk back to me. Whatever you were doing must have been bad if Ichijo had to call me.” Rima paused as she realized what was going on, “Ichijo, what’s the real reason you called me in here?”

The blonde turned bright red, “Man! You were right, Shiki! I should have thought this out better….. Well we were trying to get ready but my hand got stuck. Then Shiki tried to get even with me for waking him up. Then…. I don’t know.”

“Oh, please! All that happened was that I started to tease him and he overreacted.” Shiki causally sighed. He inconspicuously unwound his hand from Ichijo’s tie; leaning back with a yawn slowly escaping his lips. Ichijo’s jaw dropped at how convincing the brunette was.

Rima shook her head as she watched two of her closest friends become “closer” in front of her eyes. She had always joked about them being a couple but seeing it in real life was still a shock.

The confusion must have showed on her face because Ichijo quietly whispered, “Rima. Please say something.”

“How long has this been going on?”

“How long has what?” Ichijo was honestly confused.

She glared, “How long have you two been sneaking around? I can’t believe you never told me! Me, of all people! I thought that we were all best friends, some friends!” Her eyes welled with tears as the boys stared at her in disbelief.

“Rima…” Shiki began but Rima raced towards the door, “Rima, please let us explain!” The door slammed in his face. He turned to Ichijo (who was now untied form his collar), “She’ll be ok, right?”

The blonde wrapped his arms around his companion, “When she’s ready to talk, she’ll come back. Until then, I think we should act as if nothing happened. Now’s not the best time for the others to find out about us.”

Silently they finished getting ready for the party. They were about to leave when a soft knock came on the door.

“Shiki. Ichijo. Can we talk?” the door opened to show a red eyed Rima. They quickly ushered her inside and offered her a place to sit.

She rubbed her eyes as she began to speak, “What I did earlier was really overdramatic. I should have known that you two would never hurt me. I’m glad you have found each other.”

Shiki sat down next to her on the sofa, “Rima, what you saw was nothing more than two male friends teasing each other. I love you and Ichijo, but like siblings. Besides, I think I’d go crazy if I really loved him.”

Ichijo sat on Rima’s other side, “I feel the same way. Seeing us like that could have been misinterpreted, but we were just goofing around. We would never hurt you.”

“I’m glad everything’s back to normal. But,” Rima blushed, “I need to quick redo my make-up before we go!”

Shiki groaned but Ichijo nodded, “Ok, we’ll meet downstairs.”

She nodded back, “See you then!” Then Rima rushed out into the hall.

When the door closed Ichijo collapsed on his bed, “God, you people tire me out.” He rolled over to see Shiki plop down next to him. “Hey get on your own bed! What if someone comes in here?” Ichijo began to playfully push the brunette off the bed.

Shiki smiled, “Let them come.” He stilled the blonde as their lips met once again.

“By the way, that was brilliant with Rima earlier. I almost fell for it too.” Ichijo laughed, “If you ever get tired of modeling, you could always become an actor!”

The brunette rolled his eyes, “Only if you costar with me. You gave quite a performance as well. I never thought you could act so sly; and I have never felt so attracted to you!”

“Oh really. What about two weeks ago when I got a paper cut in French class? God, you almost jumped me in the middle of the lesson!” Ichijo said in a teasing tone, even though everything he had said was true.

The younger vampire blushed, “You know that I don’t have as much control as you, neither does Rima.”

“Then why didn’t she try to bite me?”

“Because I’m in love with you!” Shiki blurted out.

Now it was Ichijo’s turn to blush. He wrapped himself around the brunette. “You do care!” he paused as he saw the confusion on Shiki’s face, “I mean, I knew you cared for me. It’s just nice to hear you say it out loud.”

Shiki locked his eyes to Ichijo’s, “Did you ever want my blood?”

“What?”

“Ever since we first met, I’ve lusted for you and your blood. I just wanted to know if you felt the same way.”

“Shiki! Of course I did and still do, but don’t you remember our first days together. Even though we got along it wasn’t until you became homesick that we grew closer.”

Two years ago Cross Academy was just opening. Ichijo and many other nobles joined Kaname in the new class; the Night Class. About half a year later, Shiki arrived at the academy. He was welcomed by, his new roommate and soon to be best friend, Ichijo.

They spent a lot of time together and with Rima. A couple weeks later, Shiki skipped a whole night of classes. It took some time and patience, but eventually Ichijo got the brunette to talk to him.

“Shiki, I know you’re quiet but this is extreme, even for you. I might be able to help you if you tell me what’s wrong?” Ichijo pleaded.

The younger vamp finally gave in, “It’s my mother. She wants me to come home. The only problem is that I like it here and she will just think I’m my dad.”

“What’s wrong with your father? I’ve never heard you mention him before.”

“He’s a bastard.” Shiki growled, “He left my mom when she was pregnant with me. She has never forgotten him, and I’ve never forgiven him.”

Ichijo hugged the brunette close to him. “Why are you hugging me?” he tried to push the blonde away.

The older vamp held onto his roommate, “I just couldn’t stand to see you so upset! I know what it is like to have family issues; my parents are dead and my grandfather is my guardian. I never thought he was evil until he did something unforgivable to Kaname. Even though it meant turning on my family; I’ll never work for my grandfather.”

After that day, the two became inseparable.

Shiki sighed, “Yeah, I remember. Didn’t I bite you that night?”

“Yes, you bite me on my lower neck. The blood tablets hadn’t been working for you, and you were dehydrated! I was so worried!”

“Hey, today’s your birthday!” the brunette pointed out, “Do you want my present now or after the party? I’ll even let you bite me.”

Ichijo smirked at that last comment, “You’ll LET me bite you? I think you are mooching off of my birthday, but think about it. If I bite you, we’ll form a blood bond. Are you ready for that?”

“Yes. I’ve never felt more strongly about something than being with you for the rest of my life.” determination shone in Shiki’s eyes.

Emerald eyes watered as Ichijo drew the brunette close to him, “Now I wish I could cancel this stupid party! I would rather stay with you!”

“It’s a bit too late for canceling, but how about after that we spend some real quality time together?”

Reluctantly the lovers untangled from each other and headed down to the celebration. They spent some time together talking with Rima, but then Ichijo had to welcome the other guests. It wasn’t until they decided to cut the birthday cake, that they got together again.

“Are you going to eat that all by yourself, Ichijo?” the brunette snuck up behind the birthday boy, “Or are you going to share?”

Ichijo shyly smiled, “Ok, but you have to cut the cake. It seems like whenever I do it, the pieces turn out crooked.”

He held out the knife for Shiki and as he took it, the blade sliced into the blonde’s thumb. “Oh! Shiki you cut me!”

But the ice blue eyes were focused only on the crimson liquid dripping out of Ichijo’s finger. “We shouldn’t waste it.” a warm tongue lapped up the blood in a slow loving motion.

The blonde shivered, “Shiki, I hope you don’t intend to abuse me personally.”

“It’s not abuse if the victim is willing.” He whispered back into his lover’s ear. Shiki wrapped his arms around the blonde, “Let’s go back to the dorm. By the look of things, no one would miss us.”

Smirking, the brunette led Ichijo back to their dorm. Then pushing him down on the bed, Shiki climbed on top of him.

Ichijo blushed, “How am I supposed to bite you if you’re on top of me?”

“Good point.” Shiki laughed as he made a sharp twist, causing their positions to be reversed. The blonde couldn’t help but smile at his lover’s eagerness. He lightly tangled his fingers in the soft brown locks to expose the neck even more. Slowly he began to kiss the flesh in preparation for the bite.

Shiki moaned, “Oh god. You are such a tease!” But just as the words escaped his mouth, Ichijo’s fangs slipped into his neck. Now it was the blonde’s turn to smirk as he drank the delicious nectar. He soon stopped, having only taken a dozen swallows, and licked the wound closed.

Smiling, Ichijo could see the disappointed look on the brunette’s face. “I didn’t want to take too much blood, or else you’d fall asleep on me.”

“No, I wouldn’t do that…” Shiki paused, “Do feel that?”

Nodding, the blonde laughed “That’s the blood bond we now share! Isn’t it wonderful!”

“Yes. Yes, it is…. But I think there is one other way for us to be closer.” mischief laced through Shiki’s words as he slid as hand under his lover’s shirt.