A/N: It's the last chapter of this fic! Their story will most likely be carried on in the TDEL plot line (though it's really on the side) once I get to that point in that story.

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Bloody Romance!

Part Four

It came a day when school was finally out for a few days. The blessed Friday. The day when youngsters either did nothing at all, hung out with their friends or went out and got drunk. Some preferred to do all three if only humanly possible.

The town near the school was filled with teens that were looking for something to do over the weekend, and apparently the half fairy or his friend were no exceptions. Though the vampire was going to make sure that his fairy wasn't going to spend his weekend like so many others of his age. No, Mariku had other plans, which he was intending to carry out as soon as it became darker. It was unlikely that the sun could kill him but little caution never hurt.

In the shade of the trees he watched as the mortals went about, doing whatever that seemed so important to them at the moment. The vampire had lived long enough to know that the things mortals deemed important, weren't really all that in the end, they didn't really matter. He had, when he had been younger, held the weirdest things in high importance too but one learned, in time, to tell the truly important things apart from the only seemingly important ones. Sure, he was still young on vampire standards and had a long way to go before he reached anything that could be considered as wisdom, but that didn't change the fact that he had far more life experience than any of these mortals could ever obtain.

And there was his fairy again, walking down the street with that friend of his, the one Bakura had taken interest in, apparently. So young, careless and full of life. Full of fire. Mariku never wanted to control it, he wanted to own it. To have all that fiery passion for life of his fairy directed towards him and him only. Was that really too much to ask? After all, it was the boy, Malik, who held him captive and had power over him like no other, even if it was unintentional. Funny really, his fairy had thought that it would be, or was, he who held the power, when in reality it was the other way around. It was Mariku who had so completely fallen under his fairy's charm that it wasn't even funny, or actually it was. Especially when the one to charm him had no idea.

The rays of the setting sun painted the sky with reds and purples as the deadly source of all life settled down to give room to the darkness. It became a bit chilly but the vampire didn't bother to pay attention to it as he set to find his, hopefully, future mate. It wasn't a hard task when one's senses were so open and willing to locate. It helped too that his fairy wasn't the most quiet creature and wasn't all that easy to miss.

“Yeah, but it's only because he's an oblivious bastard.”

Mariku smirked at the sight of his fairy who was speaking quite loudly even on human standards. He walked on a casual speed towards towards the one he had set his sights on, getting a few looks from people who noticed what he was.

“He's not that bad...”

The stares were ignored out of routine, it happened all the time when he bothered to move so that he could be spotted with the mortal eye. Now coming closer to the boy, expecting to be spotted any time now but that was yet to happen. He often wondered how humans had survived this long by being so ignorant but had deemed it as luck. Lucky bastards, evolution be damned.

Then the boy seemed to notice him now and waved a bit at him, smiling in an almost shy manner. The vampire only smirked, taking a few faster steps to reach the other sooner.

“Hey.” Malik greeted and his friend faked to be very interested about something on a store window. “You know, this is the first time I've actually seen you in anywhere public.”

“I prefer not to be seen.” It was harder to ignore a small child who pointed at him and said something to her mother in a very loud voice. “You must understand why.”

The boy let out a laugh. “Yeah, people who actually notice you're not human get weirded out, I get that sometimes too.” A quick glance at his wings. “So, what brings you here?”

“Well, you are here, aren't you?” Mariku said simply as his explanation and was delighted to see a reaction in a form of a small blush though he didn't see the playful punch on his arm coming.

“You're terrible.” Malik said while smiling. “You really came here, against all the small, pointing children, to see little me? Aw, now I feel so special.”

“You should.” The vampire told before leaning to kiss the other's lips quickly, really wanting to do more but deciding that this was not the time or place. He was only glad to see the smile wavering on Malik's face as it was threatening to change into something aching to a disappointed frown. Mariku smirked while pulling the boy closer to nuzzle his ear before whispering. “You know, if you want more,” he nibbled at the earlobe, “all you need to do is ask.”

It felt so good to have the slightly smaller body shiver in his arms and the wings flapped a bit.

“Excuse me, could you not do this here?” The boy's friend asked, sounding bothered and glancing around at the people who stared at them. “There's only so long one can pretend to be interested in... 'hand made woolen napkins'?” His expression showed that he wanted to go 'What the Hell?' but didn't.

“Fine.” The vampire stepped back but didn't let go. “I was wanting to take you somewhere.”

“Oh?” The boy raised a brow. “Where to?”

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The first word that crossed Malik's mind at the sight of the building was 'old'. That was the best word to describe it. The boy concluded that this must be the place the vampire had mentioned earlier. The rather big looking house in the side of some town Malik couldn't recognize. It was too dark to see any details but it didn't look bad, besides of the sense of oldness. It didn't unnerve him to be this alone with the other but the place did. He wasn't sure why but there was something about it that made him feel uneasy.

“Is this your place?” Malik asked from the vampire who had already started his way towards the house.

“Yes, though I don't come here very often.”

“Ok, it's um... nice?” The compliment wasn't exactly sincere but he felt like he should say something and he didn't want to say something like 'It sure is freaky'.

“No it's not.” Mariku stated. “That town over there owns it and no one else wanted it or comes here so I figured it would do in case I need somewhere to go to.”

“It sort of gives me the creeps...” The half fairy said. “Though it might be because it's so dark in here. I should learn to take a flashlight with me every time I go somewhere with you.”

The other chuckled and offered a hand. “Come on, I won't let you fall.”

And Malik found himself taking his word for it, as well as the hand. Would it be so terrible to trust the other? The vampire hadn't really done anything to earn his distrust after all. If anything, he had proven to be quite trustworthy.

Now that they were both inside the house, a question popped into Malik's head. “You don't have electricity, do you?” He got a funny look from the vampire.

“No, I see perfectly well in the dark as you know. I don't need lights.”

“Well, I don't, but no worries, just wait.” The boy snapped his fingers and a small, purple light lit just above his palm. “Much better.”

Mariku shook his head a bit but said nothing, just lead them farther than the hall. Malik could see the small amount of furniture and the red carpet. He glanced at the other to see that he too was looking around as if checking that everything was how he left it.

“So um... Why did you bring me here?” The boy asked while still looking around.

“You asked me to.” Mariku said, directing his attention back at the boy now that everything was seemingly in place. “And besides, I thought you should see the places that hold some importance to me.”

“Oh yeah, I did ask you...” Malik frowned in thought. “Is that all?”

The other raised an eyebrow. “Shouldn't it be? Don't worry, I'm not going take advantage of having you alone with me.” He paused to smirk. “Unless, of course, you want me to.”

The half fairy just smiled, even though it was a bit on the smirk-ish side. “That wasn't what I was worried about, just wondering.” He said lightly, though the reassurance was nice. Then he decided to look around more and walked across the room to see what was behind one doorway. “Do you mind if I look around a bit?”

“Not at all...”

It seemed to be a kitchen, or it had been one once upon a time. Now it looked like it hadn't been used for years, and it probably hadn't been. “Haven't used your kitchen much?” Malik called to the other room before peeking back through the doorway.

“What would I use it for? I much prefer my food... fresh.” The vampire told.

“Hmm, and young and pretty.” The boy kidded, smiling teasingly.

Mariku just let the corner of his mouth to curl up. “Exactly, though now I don't have to look for that anymore since I have you.”

“What? You don't think I'm young and pretty?” A bit of faked hurt there.

“Well, young, yes, but I don't think you're pretty.”

“No?”

“No, you're far beyond that.”

“Aw, that's so sweet!”

Mariku 'hmph'ed. “And corny, but true.”

Malik smiled again but this time it was sincere.

“You know, you should come to my school some time since you have been showing me around so much and... yeah... I could show you around, though I'm sure you've already been there...” He felt a bit like he was now suddenly asking the vampire out though that hadn't been his intention, originally anyway.

The other nodded, looking pleased. “That would be nice.” He simply said but it made Malik glad that he hadn't shot his idea. “But now it's getting late. Do you want to go back?” The vampire continued and Malik suddenly remembered that he didn't like this place all that much, he had completely forgotten already.

“Let's go.”

They got back near the school, said good nights and then Mariku took his leave. Malik had actually expected to get a kiss or something but no. Now that he thought of it, the other hadn't even so much as touched him after they left town earlier. Not after... Malik's face made a strange attempt to look shocked and pissed at the same time. Did Mariku really expect him to ask if he wanted to be kissed or something... more? That would be so much fun and not at all embarrassing...

And he hadn't been called 'my fairy' once during the whole meeting. Though he had asked not to be called that... Now he sort of regretted it. Why had he gotten so worked up about it anyway? Maybe he shouldn't have... He sort of missed that nickname, actually, though he would never admit it.

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Even though he might not be right out jumping in joy, it didn't mean that Mariku wasn't happy. He was finally getting a positive response, it was still a bit hesitant but it was there. He had been asked to tour the school and he would have had to be blind not to notice the way his fairy had longed for him to do something. But of course he hadn't. He would wait, just give it time and the boy would make his move. Mariku was sure of it.

Though it wasn't the physical aspect of it he was really after, it would be a start. The mental part and affection would tag along since his fairy didn't seem the type to seek a superficial relationship and understood the depth of it if he were to have a relationship with Mariku. The vampire at least hoped that it truly was the case here. If it wasn't... the emotional part of him might as well die for another five hundred years.

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And sure enough, Mariku appeared near the school later that weekend. Malik was actually glad that he came already, not that he had missed him or anything, but it was... nice. He didn't mind to have the other around. Sure it made him unable to spend his weekend with Ryou but the other boy didn't seem to mind.

So, the vampire had come, popped up in the school yard and thrown a pebble at Malik's room window to alert him of his presence. The boy had been grateful that the other hadn't just popped into his room like last time and ran down to greet the other. They were walking around the school, talking or just being silent. Malik had gotten used to carrying on a conversation at most times with his friends but he noticed that he really didn't have to do that with Mariku to feel comfortable, silence was good too.

They had almost walked around the whole school building by now and the boy decided that they should go through the side door, which was less used than the main door, since it was getting colder out and he wanted to hurry and get inside.

“Let's use that door ok? I'm getting cold.” The other nodded and followed. “Hey, have you been here often? I just thought since you and Bakura know each other. Did you come here to see him?”

“Bakura didn't go to school, he sort of had a personal teacher... but I'm not going to talk about that.” The vampire told. “I've only been here a few times. Why?” He glanced at the boy while they walked through the school lobby.

Malik shrugged. “Just wanted to know if you really need a tour. Where would you like to go?” He asked once they came to the first hallway with classes in it.

“Where-ever, just not the cafeteria; it reminds me of food.”

There was a pause while the boy thought the statement and what it meant through. “You know, if you want to... feed, you can just ask. But... don't make me pass out ok? I mean, we were supposed to spend time together and it's a bit difficult if I'm not conscious.” He attempted to joke but the other looked serious.

“That's why I avoided the subject,” They both stopped to face each other. “I didn't come here to feed.”

The part left unspoken really managed to make something inside Malik swell, he felt important, that was a pleasant feeling. “I won't mind, I don't want you to go on hungry because of me.”

“But you're the best reason.” Mariku said quietly and the words and the way he was looking at him made Malik's hear beat so hard it felt like it would just jump right out any minute now.

“N-no really, you can...” He got out but he was sure the other got the hint. The vampire took his hand and turned so that the under side of the wrist was facing up.

“Are you sure?”

The boy nodded, not getting words out anymore under the intense gaze. Mariku just looked at him for a while longer before bringing the wrist up to his mouth, licking it before bitting down. Malik found himself unable to look away, there was something terrifyingly fascinating in the way the fangs pierced his skin, and in the intensity the eyes were gazing at him all the while, that he almost didn't register the pain at all when it came and then it was gone. They held their eyes locked all the while though as the boy leaned against the near wall, all he wanted to do was to close his eyes and cry out. Instead he fought to keep his eyes open and let the sounds slip past his slightly parted lips.

In the eyes of the other, it wasn't just hunger though it was present too, there was lust. The boy guessed that his own eyes weren't far from mirroring the other's as he searched something he could hold on to from the wall. The sucking motions were starting to subside though, and it wasn't for long until the vampire was lapping his wrist to stop the blood flow. It worked too, there was something in the vampire spit, he remembered reading.

Mariku placed the hand back on Malik's side and on that short moment when he was closer, the boy could almost smell his own blood. But then the vampire turned so that he was facing the hallway again.

“Shall we go? Or are you feeling too faint?”

Malik blinked and all that went through his mind was 'What?' so that's what came out of his mouth too. “What?”

The other looked at him funny for second before repeating his question, slower this time. “I asked if we should continue or are you feeling up to it.”

“Oh. I guess...” The half fairy pushed himself off the wall and since standing up didn't cause that much trouble, he concluded that he could move. “Yeah... Let's go then.” He said, not managing to sound very happy. He couldn't help feeling like he was suddenly getting the cold shoulder, something he would rather not get. Now he noticed that the other was rather far already and ran a bit to catch up.

“You know, we could go to the roof, just let me get my coat.” The boy suggested and the other agreed so they headed to Malik's room before finding the stairs that lead up to the roof. The lights of the town shone in the distance and the few square kilometers worth of forest surrounded them. The school building wasn't very tall but enough to give them a view past the dark tree tops.

“Isn't it nice up here?” Malik asked, much happier to be here than inside. Who wanted to be in a school on weekend anyway?

“It is.” The boy sat down and so did the other. “Do you come here often?”

“Yeah, I always liked high places better.” The half fairy smiled a bit as the chilly wind flew by.

“Hm.”

Malik decided that it was a good time for his question after a bit of silence as they looked into the horizon. “Mariku?” He started to get the other's attention. The vampire turned his eyes at him. “Why are you being so distant?”

The eyes were turned back to the horizon. “I thought you would need your space.” He said shortly.

“Well, I don't really want it anymore. I mean, some time back it would have been nice but...” The boy never turned his eyes away from the vampire. Somehow, he could picture himself loving this... person. It didn't seem so hard now, on the roof where he could relax with, and partly because of, the person he could spend the rest of his life with, though the thought still scared him.

Mariku had turned back to look at the boy and reached to brush away the hair the wind had blown on the other's face. Not a word was exchanged but the understanding was there as Malik scooted closer and quickly kissed the other before he lost his nerve. He didn't have to wait long for the response as lips parted, tongues met and he was pushed back against the roof with surprising gentles. And in this moment of his downfall, all he really needed to do was...

...drown.

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A/N: Hmm, the last chapter was shorter than the others... But then again, this was originally going to be three chapters long, instead of four. I hope you liked reading it as much as I liked writing it :)

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