Stepping outside, Devon looked around to find the best place to take out his prey. The back of the club was not very large and dead ended against the back of another building. Spotting a dumpster, he smiled grimly and walked slowly towards it, keeping his senses focused on the door at his back.

He was almost to the dumpster and beginning to believe he had failed, when he felt the presence of his prey. Reaching the dumpster, he leaned heavily against it and hung his head as if in despair, totally ignoring the human stealthily approaching him from the rear. When an arm wrapped around his throat and a hand grabbed one of his wrists to twist his arm behind his back, he didn't resist. Acting startled and a little scared, he gasped and let the human pull him tight against his body.

"Ahhhh, poor baby. Had a fight with your sweetheart?"

So that's what had taken the human so long. He must have waited to make sure Justin wouldn't follow Devon out to patch up their fight.

Reaching up with his free hand, Devon grasped the arm around his throat. "Who are you?" he asked fearfully.

His attacker gave an evil, gloating laugh, but didn't reply. Pushing forward, he forced Devon to walk until they had reached the other side of the dumpster, which hid from the view of anyone else that might come out the back door. Once there, the human quickly turned Devon around and slammed him against the dumpster. Bringing one hand up to grab Devon's hair, pulling his head back, the human's other hand came up now grasping a knife. Pressing the sharp edge against Devon's throat, the human leaned in until his face was mere inches away from Devon's.

"He didn't deserve you anyway. You're too beautiful for him. You belong to me."

Devon held still as the human released his hair and began to move down the front of his shirt, unbuttoning it. The human mumbled to himself as he worked, laughing once in a while at a joke only he could understand. Once the shirt was unbuttoned, he started caressing Devon's chest, pinching his nipples viciously, while keeping the knife pressed against his throat. When the hand began undoing his pants, Devon gasped out pleadingly, "Why are you doing this? What do you want?"

The human stopped long enough to leer at Devon as he answered, "I want to fuck you. I want to hear you beg." Then licking his lips obscenely, the human pressed the knife a little further into Devon's throat, causing a thin stream of blood to flow down his neck, and added, "Then I want to watch you suffer as I cut you up in little pieces like all the others."

That was what Devon had been waiting for. As soon as the human admitted what he was going to do and that he had done it before, Devon moved. Before the human realized what was happening, Devon had him disarmed and grasped immobile in arms of steel.

The human gaped at Devon in total shock. His shock turned to absolute terror when Devon smiled, showing his extended canines in all their sharp glory.

"Not having as much fun now, are you? Your reign of terror ends here." Without further ado, Devon sank his fangs into the human's throat and drained him completely. Dropping the body unceremoniously on the ground, Devon smiled with pleasure. Not only was he now well fed, the human's would be a bit safer at night.

Devon's pleasure quickly turned into apprehension as he felt a now familiar presence close by. Turning, he was not surprised to see Justin looking at him with an almost angry look on his face.

"Why?"

Devon shrugged, "It's my job."

Before he could say anything else, Devon once more found himself in the grip of the other vampire. This time, however, he could sense a major difference. There was nothing gentle about the arms that enclosed him and he gasped in real pain as Justin twisted one of his hands into Devon's hair and jerked his head back. Fangs extended, Justin growled, "Why is it your job to kill humans?"

Devon didn't understand Justin's anger, but had no qualms about explaining, " I may not be human anymore, but I still care enough to try to help when I can, so I use my powers to locate dangerous humans and destroy them. I only do so when the authorities can't seem to do it themselves." He tried to shrug again, but Justin's grip wouldn't let him. "I get fed and the humans become a little safer."

Devon was unable to look into Justin's eyes to see what impact, if any, his words had made. The grip in his hair didn't lessen, but the arm around his body relaxed a little.

"Then you wouldn't mind if I find out if you are telling the truth or not?"

"Do I really have a choice?"

A small chuckle was his only response before Devon felt teeth at his throat. He stiffened as memories flooded his mind; a memory of his dead master's delight in draining him and then torturing him. He hated to think that this gorgeous creature was anything like his master, and he didn't want to find out.

"If I tell you I lied, would you just kill me?

The teeth left his throat and the hand fisted in his hair forced him to face Justin directly. Devon tried to keep his fear from showing as he looked into the beautiful green eyes of the one he assumed would kill him.

"Did you?"

Devon swallowed nervously, "If I said yes, would you kill me?"

Justin's eyes narrowed dangerously as he gave Devon's head a small shake, "Tell me the truth."

Devon didn't really want to die, but he didn't think he could take being tortured anymore, especially from someone that awoke feelings in him that he had never had before. Looking steadfastly into Justin's eyes, as if to burn them into his memory forever, Devon's tongue came out to lick his lips. He then closed his eyes tightly and spoke quickly, "I was hungry. The human was just unlucky to be my choice for dinner."

Body trembling as fear coursed through him, Devon waited. When nothing happened, he opened his eyes again. Justin was looking at him with an expression of such confusion; it made Devon laugh shakily.

"What are you waiting for?"

Mint green eyes searched his face before Justin replied sarcastically, "The truth would be nice."

Devon started to get angry now, "Look. I don't know who you are or why it matters so much to you that I killed a human. I only know that you are an extremely good-looking vampire that is much more powerful than I am and that you want to kill me. I offered you a battle, but I get the distinct impression that you are not interested in that. I don't understand what you are doing. If you need to kill me, do it quickly, otherwise I am going to start loosing my temper and you will get the battle you don't want, in an area that is not good for keeping our existence a secret from humans."

He couldn't believe it! As he spoke, Justin's eyes had widened in surprise. Now they were laughing at him. That did it! He didn't care anymore how sexy or how powerful this vampire was. He would show him that Devon Leon McGrady was someone not to be taken lightly.

Justin's mirth left him quickly as he watched Devon's eyes begin to glow. Realizing he had inadvertently pushed a wrong button, he released Devon completely.

It took a moment for Devon to realize he was no longer in Justin's hold. Forgetting that he was standing close to a dumpster, Devon stepped back, stopping only when his back came into contact with the unyielding metal. Blinking his eyes quickly to help shake off his rising ire, he cocked his head and looked questionably at Justin. Justin smiled as he stepped forward to place both hands on each side of Devon's body, leaning in until their faces were only a couple of inches apart.

"I don't want to kill you. That is why I need the truth."

"But....then why.....?" Shaking his head in confusion, Devon tried again, "Then why did you approach me in the bar?"

"Because you are one of the sexiest things I have seen in a long time and I wanted to meet you."

Devon's mouth dropped open in shock. Justin smiled again as he used his finger to gently close Devon's mouth. His gaze focused on the tongue that came out to lick dry lips and he closed the distance between them to place a gentle kiss on Devon's lips.

Pulling back so he could look into Devon's confused eyes, he quietly asked, "Whatever gave you the idea that I wanted to kill you?"

Devon was having a difficult time thinking straight. The touch of Justin's finger on his chin and the gentle kiss had thrown his hormones into overdrive. Desperately trying to keep his wits about him, he tried to articulate some of the confusion he was now feeling, "I was taught that vampires hated one another. That they would battle to the death whenever they happened to cross one another's path, unless it was in a public place. The only time they wouldn't battle to the death is if one of them wished the other to become their slave."

Hearing his own words brought Devon's confused thoughts back into order. "Is that why you don't want to kill me? Do you want me for your slave?"

Justin's only response was an inelegant snort, "Whoever taught you that rubbish should be shot! Of course not! No vampire has the right to enslave another. I meant what I said. I felt an attraction that I wanted the chance to explore because it has been a long while since I've felt anything like this."

The truth of Justin's words were finally sinking in. Devon didn't understand why, but this gorgeous creature thought he was sexy and didn't want to kill him. "You really think I'm sexy?"

It was Justin's turn for his mouth to drop open in shock. \This gorgeous vampire didn't know how sexy he was?\ Devon gave a small laugh of delight and used his finger to close Justin's mouth just as Justin had done for him. Hesitating briefly, he then closed the distance between them and returned the gentle kiss.

Pulling back, Devon looked into Justin's eyes, "I don't really understand all this but I am more than happy to believe my old master lied. One question, though." Taking a deep breath, he quickly asked the one thing that bothered him the most, "Why did you need to bite me?"

Justin smiled, "I can tell when someone is lying to me when I get a taste of their blood."

"Really?"

Justin laughed, "Yes, really."

Sobering up suddenly, Justin once more gazed pleadingly into Devon's eyes, "I still need to know why you killed the human."

Devon shrugged, "I was telling you the truth when I said it was my job. Why is it important for you to know?"

"Because any vampires that kill indiscriminately can be a danger to the covenant and I will not allow that."

"The covenant? What the heck is that?"

Justin just smiled, "I'll explain that later. Right now, I just want to taste you."

Devon's eyes widened at the statement but he didn't resist as Justin once more pulled him close. He even tilted his head to give Justin better access as he closed his eyes tightly, shaking a little with fear and apprehension.

As Justin's fangs sank gently into his throat, Devon's whole body shuddered. One hand cupped the back of Devon's head, while the other pulled his hips in so their bodies molded together. Not knowing what to do with his own hands, Devon placed them on Justin's waist.

The intense feelings that rushed through Devon's body were so strong that he had to wrap his arms completely around Justin's waist in order to keep himself standing. Devon moaned in disappointment when Justin removed his fangs and placed a soothing kiss on the small wounds left behind.

Opening his eyes quickly, Devon blinked rapidly to bring them back into focus. When he could actually see Justin's face again, the first thing he noticed was the small smile gracing his lips. Unable to help himself, Devon leaned in for a kiss. Pressing his lips gently against Justin's, Devon's tongue nudged his mouth open so it could explore the moist heat within.

As their tongues dueled gently, Devon moved one hand to cup Justin's butt and pull their hips tighter together and the other hand slid up under the back of Justin's shirt to knead the muscles there. Both groaned as their erections pressed together and their kiss became more passionate.

Justin's hands had not been idle either. The hand still fisted in Devon's hair tightened it's hold as their tongues continued their sensual duel. The other hand had moved around the front of Devon's body and was taking advantage of the still open shirt by attacking one of Devon's nipples.

Devon finally pulled away with a gasp. Breathing heavily, his glazed eyes searched Justin's face. For what, Devon didn't really know.

"I....don't..." Swallowing nervously, Devon tried again. "I've never had feelings like this before. I....really don't understand how....I mean.....how can I have such strong feelings for someone I just met?" Frowning slightly in consternation, he chewed on his bottom lip before blurting out with, "Have you ever had feelings like this so fast before?"

Justin's hand had ceased playing with Devon's nipple while Devon spoke. He chuckled softly at Devon's question and then resumed his sensual attack on the other nipple, bringing it to a hard nub as he had the first one. Smiling at the moan of pleasure he elicited from his companion, Justin finally answered, "No. Not like this."

Devon helplessly rocked his hips against Justin's, groaning with need for more. When Devon arched his head back in ecstasy, Justin once more attacked his throat, with lips this time.

"Ahhhhhh, Justin! Please?"

Justin removed his hand from Devon's nipple reluctantly and grasped Devon around the waist. "As much as I want to ravish you right here and now, I think we need to clean up the garbage back here and go somewhere more private."

Devon forced himself to nod in agreement. He didn't understand why his feelings were so strong, but they were so wonderful, he knew he could get addicted to them and the man causing them. He pulled away from Justin and smiled in relief to see the same desire he was feeling burning in the mint green eyes gazing back at him.

"I didn't know a body could feel so much pleasure."

Justin smiled at the comment, "Your old blood master didn't teach you very well then. Did he?"

The teasing comment hit Devon like a douse of cold water. He pulled completely away from Justin's grasp, turning away to button his shirt, saying in an almost inaudible voice, "Not about anything good. No."

Justin grabbed Devon's arm, turning him back around. Seeing the bowed head before him, hair falling forward to cover the face, Justin reached out his hands. He used one to gently force Devon's head up, while the other smoothed the hair back, tucking it behind his ears.

"I didn't mean......"

Devon placed his fingers on Justin's lips and gave a small, sad smile, "I know. How could you know?" Giving Justin a gentle kiss, he added, "It's okay."

Taking a deep breath to help shake off the mood his memories sometimes brought on, Devon gave Justin a genuine smile as he finished buttoning his shirt.

"If you are interested, some day I'll tell you some stories. Right now, I need to throw my trash away. I usually dispose of my garbage in the woods. It will take a little while to make sure nothing will be found for a long time, if ever." Giving Justin a mischievous grin, he asked, "Wanna help?"

Justin laughed. "You think I'm going to let you get away from me just as I've found you? Of course I wanna help."

Devon cocked his head and looked at Justin seriously. Stepping close once more, he whispered in an awed voice, "You feel it too. Don't you? It's not just something I'm imagining because of crazy hormones. Is it?"

Justin smiled as he reached up to caress Devon's cheek. "If you mean our bond, yes, I do and no, you aren't. It's real. It's wonderful. And I can't wait to explore it more."

Turning Devon around, Justin smacked him on the butt. "So pick up your garbage and let's get it buried so we can do something a lot more enjoyable."

Walking towards the body, Devon swayed his hips enticingly and shot a sultry smile over his shoulder at Justin, "Anything you say."

In the four years Devon had been doing his self-appointed job, he had never enjoyed himself more. While ridding the world of vicious characters, like this one, was immensely satisfying and gave him purpose in the life he never chose, having a companion, like Justin, was filling a void he never realized existed.

Not much was said verbally while they buried the body, but heated glances were exchanged more than once. However, when the job was finished, they both stood and looked at one another, both feeling a bit awkward.

After a few tense moments, Devon's lips began to twitch. Eyes dancing with amusement, he was soon unable to contain his laughter. At first, Justin just crossed his arms in front of his chest and tried to scowl at his laughing companion. He was soon unable to resist joining in, the humor of their situation too much to ignore.

Still smiling widely, Devon walked over to stand directly in front of Justin. Cocking his head to the side, he teasingly asked, "It doesn't seem to matter how old you get, does it? There are just some things that aren't easy to handle. True?"

"Hey! For someone who feels like he's been smacked with a 2x4 emotionally, I think I'm doing pretty good. Now you, on the other hand......."

Devon closed the small distance between them and pressed his lips firmly against the other's, stopping the teasing words. Pulling back slightly, he whispered longingly, "Your place or mine?"

Justin let out a low, involuntary growl and wrapped his arms around Devon, pulling their bodies together firmly. After crushing Devon's lips with a fierce kiss, he pulled away to reply breathlessly, "Why wait? Here is good."

Devon suddenly found himself on his back, lying on a cushion of pine needles, Justin's mouth attached to his, both pairs of strong hands removing the barrier of clothes. The sound of his own voice, alternately whimpering and growling in passion, mixed with those of his white haired partner.

Justin began to tease the very tip of one nipple with his tongue, causing Devon to cry out, back arching involuntarily. Closing his mouth over the hardened nub, Justin sucked it and grazed his teeth lightly over the stiffness. His free hand explored the other nipple, rubbing over the tip with just enough pressure to make Devon squirm.

"Ahhhhh........Justin......please......." Devon tried to pull Justin away from his chest and up where he could return the pleasure he was feeling. Ignoring his efforts, Justin let his mouth travel down Devon's chest until reaching the hardened length begging for attention. When Justin took the his erection into his mouth, sucking gently and rythmically, Devon couldn't hold out any longer. His body arched again as he released his essence with a loud cry of passion.

Devon wanted more. As Justin raised his head, Devon's hands grabbed it gently but firmly, tugging hard enough that Justin either had to move up Devon's body or fall on top of it. As Justin moved, Devon lifted his legs and wrapped them around Justin's waist, offering himself completely.

"But..."

"Please?"

"It'll hurt."

A soft nervous chuckle, "I realize that, silly."

Hearing the nervousness and trying desperately to ignore the need ripping through his body, Justin started to pull away.

Devon tightened his grip, "Please? I....I need this."

Gazing into sea green eyes, Justin couldn't deny the truth of Devon's statement. Leaning down, he ravished Devon's mouth, plunging into the tight heat of Devon's body at the same time.

Not expecting Justin to move so quickly, Devon's body accepted the invasion will less pain than he expected. Use to the sexual aggression of his old master, Devon was amazed when Justin held still while continuing to ravish his mouth.

Pulling his mouth free, gasping for breath he demanded, "What are you waiting for?"

Justin gave him a look that said he thought the question a stupid one, but answered anyway, "Your body needs time to adjust or I will hurt you even more."

Devon flushed at the reproving tone, "I don't mean to sound so ignorant, but...." he shrugged, "I'm not use to it any other way."

Justin's eyebrows rose at the statement, but his gaze softened as he leaned in for another kiss, "I'm going to show you how it should be."

Locking their lips together once more, Justin began to move using slow, shallow thrusts, changing his angle slightly each time, searching.

When Devon gasped in surprised pleasure, arching into the thrust, Justin smiled in satisfaction before taking advantage of Devon's open mouth to plunge his tongue inside the moist heat. Pulling slowly out of Devon's body, Justin plunged back in hard and fast, hitting the same sweet spot again.

All Devon could do was hang on, moaning into Justin's mouth, clenching his eyes tightly closed.

Justin released his mouth and concentrated on hitting the same spot each time he thrust back into Devon's tight heat. The pleasure was becoming so intense, he soon began loosing control.

"Ahhhhh.....Justin.......nnnnnnn.....what are you........ahhhhh......doing to me?"

Devon's head was thrashing back and forth as the pleasure seemed to override every system in his body. He was barely conscious of Justin's hand cupping the back of his head to hold him still. The next thing he knew was that the scent of Justin's blood was getting stronger, causing his canines to extend in reaction. When his lips contacted skin, he immediately sank in his fangs so he could taste the sweet nectar the scent only promised.

The tast of Justin's blood and the steady hits on his sweet spot soon proved too much for Devon. Releasing his hold on Justin's throat, he threw back his head, crying out loudly, and came again. The tightening of Devon's body was enough to send Justin over the edge a couple of thrusts later.

Unconcerned with the mess Devon had just made, Justin pulled out gently and gathered the shuddering body of his lover tightly into his arms. It took a few moments before Devon regained use of his mental facilities. He had never before enjoyed the act of sex. He had never even imagined just how pleasurabe the sex act could be.

No. Not just sex. This was something more.

As he became more aware of his surroundings, Devon felt Justin. Not just his body, his mind too.

Amazed, he tried a mental touch, *Justin?*

*Yes, my love?*

Devon pulled away to gape at Justin. Gazing into Justin's eyes, Devon saw nothing but love gazing back at him. He smiled radiantly.

"I never realized....I mean....I've never felt anything like that before. I feel....like you are now a part of me. Like....I don't know....like you have filled a void I didn't know existed until now."

Justin laughed softly at the awed tone of Devon's voice. "We've shared blood. We are now part of one another. That sharing has only strengthened our bond. Whether you know it or not, we belong to one another now."

"I'm yours?"

"Yes. And I'm yours."

"Really?"

Justin laughed again, "There's a lot I'm going to enjoy teaching you."

Devon smiled in response to Justin's laughter, "I do have one thing that is bothering me."

"Oh? What?"

"Ummmmm, I didn't feel you cum inside me. Did I do something wrong?"

Justin tucked his head against Devon's neck and mumbled something.

Eyes wide in surprise at the action, Devon reached up and gently pulled Justin's head away from it's hiding place, "Justin?"

Sighing heavily, Justin gave him a sheepish grin, "I'll explain that one later. Okay?"

"So it wasn't something I did wrong?"

Pulling Devon back into a warm hug, Justin declared, "No. It was nothing you did. Believe me when I say I enjoyed myself immensely. It's just something about myself that makes for a long story and I prefer to wait and share it at a later time."

Devon returned Justin's warm embrace. "This all was as unexpected to you as it was to me. Wasn't it?"

Chuckling softly, Justin nodded, "I knew there was something special about you when I sensed you at the club, but I didn't realize just how special. I feel I've been searching for you all my life."

"Your human one or your vampire one?" Came the mischievous rejoinder.

Chuckling again, Justin pulled back and lifted Devon's face up for another kiss, murmuring against his lips, "Both! And now that I've found you, I'm not going to be able to let you go."

"That's okay, then. I have the distinct feeling you wouldn't be able to get rid of me anyway, though I still feel a bit confused. I've never had a relationship before so I will probably make a lot of mistakes, but...."

Justin pulled away and stood up. Reaching down his hands to help Devon stand also, he smiled as he said, "Quit worrying. I'm a bit new at this myself so we can learn together. Now let's take our party somewhere else. Preferably where there is a shower."

Devon laughed, then picked up his discarded boxers to clean himself up the best he could. Turning his back towards Justin, he shot a mischievous grin over his shoulder, "I got the front. Wanna do the back?"

Justin grinned back, then stepped close to brush off the leaves and dirt stuck to Devon's back. As his hands became more caressing in their actions, Devon shuddered in reaction and pulled away to pick up the rest of his clothes and start dressing.

"We'll never get out of here if you keep doing that and I want a shower."

"Eep!" Not realizing Justin had followed him, Devon was startled when strong arms enfolded him from behind.