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It's been 2 weeks since Anos started school.  He remembered how his enthusiastic parents cheered him on his first day and he'd met Misha Necron for the first time.  He had been reincarnated just 2 months ago. Even as a wee baby he's had all his memories intact.  He even named himself.  Anos smiled thinking back at the time when his parents wanted to name him. 

"What shall we name him dear" Anos's Dad asking his Mum.

"Anos Voldigoad" 

"What!! The baby is talking!!" Anos's Mum and Dad shocked of their lives. Anos smiled again feeling amused.

Anos looked at himself in the mirror.  He is wearing nothing but black briefs. "This body is such a babe magnet. Looks at my abs, these strong lean arms and long legs and I have hair to die for.  No wonder girls are swarming around me like crazy.  I'm just that irresistible."  Anos grinned with a  mischievous spark in his eyes.  He ruffled his soft black hair.  It falls back to down his forehead. 

He puts on his school uniform- a black shirt, white jacket and pants with black belt and metal chain.  The white jacket's sleeve has a badge displaying the cross.  At the Demon Academy, he is a misfit student basically an outcast, a Mudlood, a low rank Demon.  As he slips on his black leather gloves, suddenly the name Kanon crosses his mind.

"Stop it!" Anos muttered out loud, demanding his mind to stop this intrusive thought.  He stared  into the dark red eyes looking back at him in the mirror.  His cheeky demeanor now turning somber.

"I'm Anos Valdigoad for Demons sake! Demon King of Tyranny, the most powerful demon lord in this realm! I'm the Ancestor!" he exclaimed. 

Yeah right! What good does that do for me? I still miss him like hell every single day!  Anos sighed as he closed his room door behind him. 

"Anos"! "Anos"! Misha called out as she ran to meet him at the school gate.  Anos gave Misha a polite smile instead of his usual cheery grin.  

"What's wrong Anos?" Misha asked, looking concerned. Anos is not his usual self this morning.

"Did something happen at home?"  "Anos is everything ok?" " You look so solemn."   "Are your parents ok?"  Misha shot a flurry of questions.  She hoped nothing serious had happened to have him looking so dull. 

"Everything's fine at home.  Parents are happy as a rainbow as always and Mum invited both you and Sasha over for dinner tonight."  Anos forced a smile. 

"Ok. I'll tell Sasha about tonight's dinner".   Misha sensed Anos was not really being truthful.  It is so unlike Anos looking distracted.  He is usually so smug, confident, telling everyone in school, I'm Anos Voldigoad the Demon King, your Ancestor.

Anos could not concentrate in class.  His mind kept bringing up Kanon.  Ever since he became a full grown young adult, his memories all intact as if it was just yesterday, he would often think of Kanon, wondering if Kanon had reincarnated too, where could he be, is he in the Human Realm, what would he look like, would he be able to recognise him if they ever met in this era. 

This era is so peaceful.  Unlike the Mythical Age 2000 years ago when Demons and Humans hated each other becoming the worse of the worse enemies.  Never mind that a new problem persist now - Avos Dilhavia, this fake Demon Lord rewriting Anos's history as Demon King.  

"I'll worry about this problem later",  Anos reminded himself. 

Anos's thoughts goes back 2000 years. He could never forget those final moments when Kanon's Holy Sword Evansmana struck his chest, the look of  guilt and despair in his face, his eyes in tears seemingly unable to accept this cruel act of fate. Kanon looked heart broken. His eyes kept looking at Anos with so much guilt.  Anos remembers smiling at him, that warm smile of adoration you would give towards someone you love. Even as the sword sliced through his chest there was no pain for he was only focused on Kanon's striking green eyes, drinking in all of his visuals. "If you are reincarnated, let us be friends then".  The only words Anos could muster on his last breath.  

Would Kanon have known that I love him?  That I was ready to sacrifice my life for him? 

Achieving peace for everyone in the realm was a given agenda between them, for the sake of Demon and Human unity but Anos wondered if Kanon ever knew or sensed that he was already madly in love with him.  From Day 1.  Even as mortal enemies. Out in the battlefield.  Trying to kill each other every day. 

Anos was so in love with Kanon. 

He could never bring himself to confess millennia's ago. He was so afraid of losing Kanon. He'd rather be enemies and battle to death  than not have Kanon in his life at all. Yes he knew, it was so unbecoming for a Demon King.  A Demon King is supposed to be cold, manipulative, emotionless, nonchalant, lifeless.  A Demon King invokes terror, exerts power. To everyone else, his subordinates, followers, enemies he is just that- the Demon King of Tyranny but only Anos knew deep inside his heart how much life, emotions and unspeakable feelings stirred in him ever since he met his Hero. 

Anos agreed to end the war and restore peace for all realms even if it meant he has to die in the process.  But he only did that for his Hero.  Anos remembered the look of relief and surrender on Kanon when Anos initiated "Let's end this battle for everyone's sake".  But only Anos knew the truth.  It was solely for Kanon's sake and no one else's.  

Anon pushed the memories out from his mind, zapping back to reality, as Sasha Necron grabbed his arm sitting next to him.  

"Anos, Misha tells me we are having dinner at your place tonight". She looked so glee and giddy, her face radiating with affection.  

Anos knew the Necron twins liked him, loved him, obsessed over him.  When Sasha Necron grabbed him and kissed him that one night, he was not surprised at her actions for he instinctively knew she was attracted to him, just as much as Misha when he met her on first day of school. He knew that kiss meant everything to Sasha. She blushed a crimson red after kissing him and to avoid embarrassment she even said "this is just a kiss between friends".  

When Sasha's lips touched Anos, he felt no desire, no emotions, no feelings, no rush of anything.  He did not close his eyes like Sasha when they kissed.  At that exact moment, all he could think of was Kanon.  Wondering if it was Kanon in front of him, grabbing him, kissing him, would he have closed his eyes, savoring that sweet precious kiss from his Hero.  He started to visualize this very image of Kanon in place of Sasha kissing him. Feeling the warmth of their bodies in close proximity.  Anos imagined putting his arms around Kanon, pulling him closer, fiercely reciprocating the kiss, closing his eyes, savouring Kanon's lips.  Anos started to feel blood rushing to his face and his ears went red.  Sasha looked surprised.  

"Anos, you are turning red.....are you blushing?" Sasha was still holding Anos's arms. 

Anos realised he was staring lovingly at Sasha as if she was Kanon. Sasha started to blush as well.  

Damn it! Now Sasha must think I'm blushing because of her.  What a mess! Damn you Kanon! I miss you like hell! 

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2 weeks later....

"Attention everyone.  This is is our new transfer student Lay Glanzudlii. A royal Highblood with exceptional sword skills.  We are privileged to have you transfer to our Demon Academy Lay. Welcome." Homeroom teacher Emilia Ludwell introduced Lay to the wide eyed group of students. 

Anos Fan Union squealed in delight.  Another handsome, good looking demon student. But no one can be superior to our Anos-sama. They all turned to Anos and giggled. 

                                        
As  Teacher Emilia introduced Lay, Anos was staring at him. Who is this guy?  He sensed something but just could not put his finger on it. Lay has shoulder length white hair and blue eyes.  He is as tall as Anos.  He has exceptional swordplay skills.  Could it be....? Could this be the reincarnation of Shin? 

Shin Reglia, his right hand man during the Mythical Age. A powerful swordsman among the demons. Shin had always been his most loyal and trusted subordinate, fighting along side him in the battlefield, giving his all for his Demon King.  But Anos cannot be certain as yet if this is Lay person is Shin's reincarnation.  The only similarity to Shin would be his swordsmanship skills. He planned to test out Lay's swords skills to confirm his thoughts on Shin.

As Teacher Emilia introduced him, Lay looked straight towards Anos, who was also looking back at him with such intensity.  Lay's heart skipped a beat.  He quickly brought his eyes back to the centre of the room, focusing on the other students, trying to hide any indication of feeling flustered, hoping no one could see he was going red blushing.  

Finally I found you Anos. You have no idea how long it's been, waiting for you, trying to find you, yearning for you.   I shouldn't give anything away.  Not yet.  It's not the right time.  Lay recomposed himself and remained neutral as Emilia finished her introduction.                                                      

After the introduction, Lay walked straight up to Anos and held out his hand. 

"Hi Anos! So I've heard all about the infamous Anos Valdigoad, the misfit claiming to be the Ancestor. I would like to join your team under your capable leadership." Lay said with such a conviction everyone else in class just gasped in shock, not believing what they just heard.  

Emilia shouted "Lay! You are a royal HighBlood.  You are more than capable to form and lead your own team with our group of Highbloods in this class.  There is no need for you to scoop so low to join any Mudbloods!"  

Misa Ilioroagu, president of Anos Fan Union and a member of the Unitarians stood up from her seat in anger. "Sensei, as a role model for the students, you should not be divisive like this.  What is wrong for Lay to join Anos's team? It is his own wish to do so.  As a member of the Unitarian, we wish to see unity between the Highbloods and the Mudbloods and do not discriminate anyone by their status." 

Emilia let out a big sarcastic laugh.  "Don't be so naive my dear student Misa.  You know very well any party lobbying is prohibited in school ground and in class.  Now, sit down!". 

Lay turned around to face Misa and gave her a warm sincere appreciative smile.  Misa cheeks went red. Anon Fan Union giggled again, seeing Misa their president going red, looking all shy after Lay smiled at her. 

Lay looked at Emilia. " I'm pretty much an easygoing guy.  I do not care for all this ranks and status.  Even if I'm born as a Highblood I do not care for such things. I only advocate for peace and wish to live life peacefully." 

The moment Lay spoke the last few words, something stirred in Anos. The words Lay used, 'advocate'..... 'peace'...... 'live peacefully'. Why do they seem so familiar? 

Before he could think any further, Lay bend slightly to meet Anos's eyes and asked "Should I bend down on my knees and kiss your boots?  Will that let me join your team?".  Lay's blue eyes looked directly into him with an intense gaze and mischievous grin, like he might wink at Anos any time.  Anos couldn't help but notice how close Lay was facing him, meeting eye to eye, never looking away. He could sense Lay is being flirtatious. 

Surely if this was Shin his right hand man reincarnated as Lay, he wouldn't possibly be flirting with me, the Demon King like this.   Shin is far too serious and so unlike his character to do so even in this era as a new person. 

Anos folded his arms and smugly said "Pass. If you want to prove you are worthy to join my team, you need to defeat my team and me on 1 on 1 combat at the upcoming team competition exam.  If you win then I might consider you as a follower." 

"Oh! How exciting! I have been wanting to test my swords skills on you Anos and now you just gave me this wonderful opportunity! I look forward to our 1:1 combat". Lay was beaming with delight giving Anos the warmest, loving smile he had ever seen, turns around and goes to sit next to Misa.  Anos began to get suspicious. His instincts telling him this person is not Shin but he had no way of knowing for now.  He must find a way to confirm this suspicion.  

It couldn't be him...could it? He was a human 2000 years ago and he would have reincarnated as human again, living in the Human Realm. He couldn't possibly reincarnate as a demon could he? Why would he even want to be a demon?   

He turns to his right to look at Lay sitting next to Misa, unaware that his instincts will prove him right soon enough.....

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1 week later.....

Anos couldn't believe how much he enjoyed sparring with Lay at the team competition exam. He enjoyed it too much in fact, going beyond his expectations.  It's been so long that he had such a wholesome, fearsome sparring battle, he forgot how he used to live for such battles millenia's ago with his one and only worthy opponent....his Hero.  For the longest time no one could come close to Kanon in going 1 on 1 with him .   Anos couldn't help but feel something stirring up inside him.  That dormant feeling coming alive again.  That exhilaration, that excitement, that rush of adrenaline as he stood face to face with Lay.

Lay was so fast and skillful with his sword, matching Anos's every move, never giving in or giving up.  Anos had chosen a tree branch as his sword to go easy on Lay assuming  Lay could not match his power if he had used a real sword.  Oh how wrong he was to think that.  Lay was just too exceptional. He is indeed the Demon Master Swordsman.  

When Lay broke off the branch of his sword tree, Anos knew he had found a worthy opponent, equal to his Hero...his Kanon.  A newfound feeling of desire overcame him. Blood rushed to his face, turning him red. 

Lay looked at Anos. " Are you ok Anos? You don't look so good.  Don't die of embarrassment now that I broke off the branch of your tree sword and won. I'm your loyal follower now and new member of your team." Lay chuckled.  His blue eyes twinkled in delight.  "Come let's shake hands on it and seal our deal." Lay held out his hand and Anos clasped his hand.  

The handshake was firm and yet felt so tender.  Each one thinking the other's hand so warm.  Both felt the warmness stirring up unspeakable feelings but just remained neutral and pretended not to feel the tension building up inside them.  

The girls Misha, Sasha, Misa, Anos Fan Union cheered enthusiastically seeing Anos and Lay shaking hands.  
                                                            

After school, Anos invited Misha, Sasha, Lay and Misa to his home for dinner.  Misha and Sasha regularly have dinner at Anos's place but this would be the first time Lay and Misa joined in. 

Anos's mum squealed in delight to see Anos had made new friends.  "My little baby *kisses his cheeks* I'm so happy to see you having so many friends.  You even have a boyfriend now." Anos's mum hugged Anos enthusiastically.  

"Mum, Lay is not a boyfriend, he is a new transfer student to our school and he is part of my team now, my new friend.  So is Misa."  Anos replied quickly to avoid any further embarrassment in front of his friends. Anos's father gave a hearty hug. "My boy, well done. I'm so proud of you. So many girlfriends and a new handsome boyfriend to add." 

"Sorry Lay and Misa, my parents can be a little too excited every time I bring friends over for dinner.  Misha and Sasha are used to it by now".  Anos apologizes. 

Misha and Sasha chuckled and nodded. "Yes, I love your parents Anos.  They are so happy and proud of you and always cheer you on" said Misha.  

"Your parents are so cute Anos, just like you" Lay blurted out, oblivious that he had been gazing lovingly at Anos this whole time.  

Everyone turned to Lay's direction. 

He quickly came to his senses. "Uh...I mean, uh...not that you are 'cute- cute' Anos it was just a figure of speech". 

The girls turn to look at Anos to see his reaction but he remain nonchalant, unfazed with what he had just heard from Lay.  He reminded himself to be cool and composed, not to give anything away.  

"Ok enough chit chat, lets have dinner. I'm so hungry.  Mum are we having potato gratin?" Anos quickly changed the subject to distract himself from the feelings stirring inside him.  

After dinner Anos teleported everyone back to their homes. First Misha and Sasha, then Misa.  After seeing Misa off, Lay turned to Anos "You don't have to teleport me back home Anos.  I can walk from here. My home is not too far.  Perhaps you should return now.  It's getting kind of late." 

"I could use some fresh air right about now.  Let me walk with you back to your home. We both could burn off the calories from dinner." Anos grinned looking at Lay.  Lay smiled back at him and said "ok".

Anos and Lay walked side by side quietly, aware of this weird tension between them.  It was getting awkward. Anos decided to break the ice.  He turned and said "So you and Misa seem close.  She seems to like you a lot." Lay looked at Anos, staring into his black and red eyes.  Anos felt a tingly sensation running up his body. He kept walking, looking straight ahead to avoid meeting Lay's gaze. 

"Yes Misa is a lovely sweet girl.  I like her." replied Lay. His voice soft and mellow. "You seem to have the Necron twins wrapped around your fingers. They both appear to be in love with you. Not to mention the Anos Fan Union falling head over heels over you at every turn.  Misa showed me the pictures." Lay smirked mischievously. 

"What pictures?" Anos looked stunned.  

"Don't tell me you don't know about the pictures?" Lay smiling sheepishly. 

"Honestly Lay, I don't know what you are talking about" Anos looking back at Lay.

"They have shirtless pictures of you Anos. Lots and lots of them. Racks of magazines with just you in it.  I don't know how they could possibly have compiled all these semi naked photos of you.  Don't worry no full nudes.  Thank goodness. Oh by the way, I nicked one of their collections just for my own amusement.  Misa doesn't know.  Don't tell her." Lay laughed as he looked at Anos.  

"What in Hell's name!" Anos couldn't believe what he just heard.  

"Oh don't be so shocked.  You may be Anos Voldigoad Demon King of Tyranny but in this era you are also a misfit student at the Demon Academy. Having fangirls is given for someone as tall, handsome, good-looking, strong, all powerful and capable Demon King like you." Lay's voice became tender. 

They stopped walking.  

Anos turned to look at Lay, hands in his pockets, he stares into Lay's piercing blue eyes. Lay was gazing lovingly at him. As they faced each other, they felt the tension rise inside them.  The chemistry undeniable, too hard to ignore.    

After what felt like the longest time looking at each other, not speaking a word, Anos finally mustered the willpower to say....."Kanon"...
  

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Lay swallowed the lump in this throat. Blood was draining from his face.  He started to go pale. 

"I didn't think you would have figured things out this quickly Anos. What gave it away? I tried my best to conceal and appear as normal as I could. I even look different in this era not to mention having reincarnated as a Demon. How could you possibly have known? I didn't want to reveal anything to you because so many things happened after you sacrificed yourself 2000 years ago. So many unimaginable things. It was so hard and painful.  You  sacrificed yourself for peace but what we had hoped for then did not come to bear. I...I failed in keeping my end of our agreement. I have failed you Anos. I'm not that Hero Kanon....not anymore." 

Tears kept flowing down Lay's cheeks as he spoke.  He looked completely heartbroken, devastated.

Anos couldn't bear to see the love of his life looking so defeated. This powerful Demon Master Swordsman who was holding on his own during that fearsome 1 on 1 combat at school, now crying like a wounded little puppy. So many questions went through Anos's mind. Too many. But all Anos wanted to do right now is protect his Kanon.  Comfort his Hero. 

Without saying a word, Anos grabbed Lay's hand and pulled towards him, wrapping  his arms around Lay.  Lay moved his arms behind Anos, hugging him so tightly, crying into his shoulders. "Anos, I'm...I'm so sorry". 

Anos gently stroked Lay's soft white hair.  This is the first time they've ever been so close to one another. Not even in the Mythical Age. It felt so intimate. Touching each other.  Feeling each other.  Anos felt Lay's warmth radiate from his body,  Anos closed his eyes, his hand caressed Lay's hair, embracing him, never wanting to let him go.  Lay reciprocated Anos's hug, wrapping his arms even tightly. 

After what felt like eternity, Lay stopped crying and just melted into Anos's arms. His head resting on Anos's shoulders, quiet. "Feeling better?" Anos finally spoke in a gentle tender voice.  Lay just nodded into his shoulders. 

"Let's get you home Kanon.  It's getting late. We don't have to talk about anything else now. I'm just happy to have finally met you.  Nothing else matters to me now." Anon smiled looking into Lay's eyes.  Lay smiled back at him.  As he looked at Lay's lips, Anos held back with all his might to stop himself from kissing Lay. He was too afraid to make any other moves although it pained him, his heart heavy, wanting so much to kiss this person whom he had been yearning for 2000 years. 

Kanon looks so vulnerable now. I need to be gentle.  Anos teleported both of them to the front of Lay's home.

"Rest up Kanon. We have all the time in the world to talk about the seriousness of what had happened. Not tonight. Tonight I just want to savour this precious moment of knowing I finally found you even if it was in such an unexpected circumstance. Every single day I would wake up, hoping, asking my self will I ever meet Kanon my Hero again. Every single day."

 Anos looked into Lay's blue eyes.  Absent mindedly he placed his hand on Lay's cheek,  gently stroking with his thumb.  After realising his actions,  he quickly pulled his hand away, turned around to leave. "Good night Kanon".   

He felt his hand being pulled back and turned to see Lay holding his right hand. "Will you...will you stay with me tonight?" Lay asked. At that moment Lay looked like a cute white fluffy puppy looking for love and attention, gripping Anos's hand afraid to let go. 

If only you knew Kanon how much I wanted to be with you right now, how much I have missed you, how much I have yearned for you.  He could not bring himself to confess his thoughts out loud.  

In a composed manner he said " If that is what you wish Kanon, I will stay the night with you". Carefully Anos spoke as neutral as possible, not wanting to reveal the longing in his heart- to fiercely kiss him then and there, the hungry desire to take in all of Kanon's love into him. 

"Thank you Anos. I didn't think I would be able to sleep a wink without you here with me tonight." Lay replied, smiling at Anos. 

What a cute puppy he is. Anos admiring Kanon in his mind. 

Still holding Anos's hand, Lay lead them inside the house, walked upstairs to his room and opened the door.  " I live alone now.  My adopted mother is currently sick at the hospital" said Lay looking solemn. Lay flicked the floor  lamp beside the door and the room became soft bright yellow.

Anos stepped into Lay's room and looked around.  A cozy looking room. Book shelves in a corner, swords in display next to the shelves, a soft bed and a bedside table. Moon light was coming through the bedroom window.  From the corner of his eyes, Anos spotted something on the bedside table.  He picked up the magazine and flipped through the pages.  His eyes widened and was too stunned to speak. Pages and pages of Anos in a semi naked body in suggestive positions on display on every page.  Anos couldn't decide whether to be amused or annoyed with what he just saw.  

"Thank the Demon Lord I'm not fully naked!" Anos exclaimed out loud.  

"Ah I see you found the Anos Fan Union magazine. Looks good right?" Lay chuckled, looking like his usual cheery self again. "This is the one I secretly nicked from their place." He laughed. 

"Seriously you look good Anos.  Then again you've always looked good, confident, charismatic, exerting your power everywhere.  Even as your mortal enemy back then I couldn't help but admire you"  Lay winked at Anos. You may be Anos Valdigoad Demon King of Tyranny but in this era you are a tall, handsome, charismatic, powerful misfit student at the Demon Academy. It certainly befits someone of your stature to have fangirls swarming you at every corner, Anos-sama. In fact I'm a lot jealous.  If I was reincarnated as a Anos Fan Union girl, I would be stalking you all day long and secretly oogling at your shirtless body" Lay grins mischievously at Anos.  

"Do you want to see my shirtless body now, Kanon." Anos stared intensely at Lay......

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"I.....I....I" Lay started to stammer nervously. 

"Relax Kanon, I was just teasing you.  You look like an innocent Anos Fan Union girl right now. You have to buy me dinner first before you get to see my awesome shirtless body." Anos grinned slyly. Lay laughed out loud. 

Good. The colour is coming back to Lay.  He looked so pale earlier. 

"Um Anos.....I think it would be better if we kept the fact that I am Hero Kanon a secret for now.  It's a lot more complicated than you think.  The history has changed and it's my fault.  But that's for another day. So maybe it's best if you don't call me Kanon. This secret remains just between us." Lay looked at Anos.  

Anos nodded. "There are a lot of unanswered questions and things are looking pretty serious but we will tackle it soon enough. But I will still call you Kanon in private and Lay in front of everyone." Anos smiled. 

Lay smiled back and said "Yes, it really means a lot to me to have you call me Kanon. It brings back so many memories.  I love to hear you call my name.. Anos."  

Anos heart grew soft, melting at the sight of Lay as he looked so lovingly at him. He realised the both of them had unspoken feelings for each other without ever letting the other person know for over 2000 years. Mutual feelings of love, affection, yearning towards one other.  Anos is so glad whatever chance they had missed millennia's ago, the 2 of them could begin to explore those feelings again in this era. 

"Ok.  Where am I going to sleep and what do I wear to sleep and nope I'm not going shirtless tonight" Anos asked mischievously.  From across the room,  "Easy!" Lay snapped his finger.  "Do you like it? Perks of being reincarnated as a Demon." 

Anos looked down and at himself at the mirror in front of him.  He was bemused with what he saw. "What in the world?? I'm not wearing any pink girly teddy bear pyjamas!! I'm the Demon King of Tyranny for Demon's sake!" Lay was already holding his stomach laughing.

"Oh come on my dear Demon King.  Live a little. Let me quickly snap this once in a lifetime picture". Lay snaps his finger again and on the table appeared the photo of Anos wearing a girly pink teddy bear PJs. "If Anos Fan Union get a hold of this picture they would be squealing in delight breaking into a sweet melodious song about you! Hahaha!" Lay laughs uncontrollably.

"I see that you are having lots of fun at my expense" Anos was not annoyed but he enjoyed watching Kanon being all cheery and happy, laughing heartily.  

"Ok sorry, I couldn't help it.  I just wanted to tease you Anos.  You are so cute and adorable." Lay grinned.  "Gee thanks!" Anos rolled his eyes.

"Ok sorry, Here let me" Lay snaps his finger again.  This time Anos is only wearing his underpants. Lay tried not let his eyes linger looking at the bulge coming out from the black briefs.  

"Stop stripping me Kanon.  I told you, you have to buy me dinner first".  Anos winked. 

"Oops....Sorry, here let me fix it for you". Lay snaps his finger the 3rd time and Anos is wearing a v -necked cotton white t-shirt and blue checkered cotton pants. "Do you like it?  It's comfortable for sleeping." "Now this is more like it" Anos looked satisfied. 

Lay changed into a v necked light blue cotton t-shirt with black checkered cotton pants. Anos tried not to stare. Lay is strikingly handsome even if he is just wearing a casual sleeping attire. Anos admired Lay's visuals.  

"So where do I sleep?" Anos looked at the single bed near the window. "Don't worry, this is a magic bed, its enlarges when more than 1 person sleeps on it. You will have plenty of room." Lay smirked sheepishly.

"Is this your usual pick up line when you bring someone home? Tell them about your magic bed and how it enlarges? What does Misa think about this bed?" Anos folded his arms as he glanced at Lay, feeling a tinge of jealousy creeping inside him.  He hated the thought of anyone else on this bed with Kanon. 

"Honestly Anos, I've never brought anyone home, ever, not even Misa. I like Misa but it's complicated. I can't explain it.  I know she loves me a lot. I suppose you feel the same with the Necron twins? You like them but it's different.  I can tell.  You are the first and will be the only person I will allow into my room and share my bed with me." Lay turned looking out the window.  "I wouldn't have asked you to stay with me tonight if I hadn't thought of you as the most important person in my life".

Anos walked up behind Lay. Lay felt the warmth of Anos's chest behind his back. He moved to feel Anos's body. Anos held out his arms, pulling Lay into him, completely wrapping Lay's waist.  Anos rested his chin on Lay's shoulders. Lay touched Anos's hands, leaning back into his chest. 

"You could have told me Kanon. Back then. All those times we engaged in fierce battles, wanting to kill each other but never once let our guard down to confess how we felt for one another. But I got to see that love in your eyes when you struck Evansmana into me on that fateful day. The pain in your eyes as you watched the sword going through my chest.  I wanted so much to tell you how I felt before my last breath but could only muster enough courage to spill those last words of mine....if you are reincarnated again, let us be friends." Anos spoke so softly behind Lay, nuzzling his neck, gripping his waist.  Lay remained quiet, his hand still touching Anos. 

"I didn't think you would have felt the same about me as I did about you.  I mean we were mortal enemies, me a Human and you Demon King. How could I have possibly known you loved me as much as I loved you? Our circumstances were so against us.  Looking back, there was no way we could have ever confessed our feelings to one another at any point in time back then. Never.  The Mythical Age was chaotic and destructive. That era would have never permitted us to be together." 

As he spoke Lay turned around, still in Anos's embrace, he stared at Anos softly......

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Anos relaxed his grip on Lay's waist as Lay touched his cheek stroking gently with his thumb.   Anos closed his eyes, feeling the warm blood rushing to his face.  He could not describe this overwhelming sensation stirring up inside him.  Lay planted a kiss, his soft lips leaving behind a wet moist on Anos's cheek.  Anos opened his eyes and looked at Lay.  He couldn't control himself any longer. 

Anos's fingers traced Lay's jawline,  slowly moving to his lower lip. As he felt the warmness of Lay's soft lips,  he met Lay's glazed eyes. Placing his hands on the side of Lay's face, he pulled Lay closer, kissing his lips gently. Lay wrapped his arms behind Anos's neck,  fingers running inside his soft black hair, pulling down his head, leaning in to the kiss. Pushing his body into his. Lay closed his eyes.  They kissed repeatedly.  The soft sensual kisses between them grew intense. Both of them hungry for more. Lips parted, moving into each other with urgency, not wanting to stop.   

As if to make up for all the lost times 2000 year ago, they kept kissing each other, running out of breath but still not breaking free.  They just couldn't get enough of each other.  Overwhelmed with passion, Lay grabs Anos's hair and pushes his lips harder into Anos. Their tongues intertwined, exploring each other. Anos traces his fingers up and down Lay's back before pulling  his body closer, leaving no gap between them.  

When they finally pulled away from the passionate kisses, they were completely breathless. Their lips bruised, red and swollen. Anos ran his tongue licking Lay's upper and lower lip, before giving a soothing gentle kiss. Anos moves down to kiss Lay's neck, planting small throbbing wet kisses.  Lay moaned softly. "Anos" he said huskily, tilting his head back taking in the pleasure of Anos's lips exploring his neck. Tingling sensation runs through his body.   Anos moves his lips upwards  planting soft kisses all over Lay's face. 

"I love you Kanon. I love so much. I've always loved you and I've never stopped loving you." Anos in a soft gentle voice, completely enamored, looking into Lay's piercing blue eyes.  Lay gazed dreamily at Anos, intoxicated with pleasure. 

"This feeling is just too overwhelming Anos. It's so intense. I can't believe we are so intimate like this. So sensual. I had imagined being with you a million times in my head but nothing prepared me for this roller coaster of  emotions inside of me right now."  Lay hugged Anos tightly, his face nuzzled Anos's neck. "I love you Anos. So much. I never imagined you would love me as much as I do.  Nothing else matters right now. Nothing. Being with you here tonight, I'm just so happy."

Anos wrapped his arms around Lay, kissing Lay's forehead.  "Me too Kanon. Me too".  

They  stood still in silence,  embracing each other, feeling the warmth of their bodies, the overflowing emotions running through their hearts. Cool nightly breeze comes through the half opened window sill, balancing the intense heat radiating from their bodies and heart.  Slowly they regained their composure.

Anos looked at Lay's single bed.  "Ok. So I want to test this magic bed of yours." "Does it really enlarges? How big can it grow?"   Anos changing the subject, wanting to lighten the overwhelming intense mood between them. 

"Oh yeah, you wanna know?" Lay lightening up. Without warning he pushes Anos on to the bed and he jumps in lying next to him. "Watch". 

The bed started to expand, growing sideways until it becomes king size. "Now don't you think this king size bed befits the Demon King perfectly?" Propping himself up sideways with his elbow, Lay looks at Anos, grinning mischievously.  "Indeed!" Anos pushes Lay back down, moving on top of him, putting both of Lay's arms above his head, pinning Lay with his hands, gazing straight into his eyes, smiling devilishly.  

"Oh my! Are you going to take advantage of me my Demon King? Lay pretends to look nervous. 

"Yes! I am Anos Voldigoad the Demon King and I'm going to take advantage of my Hero, right here right now." Anos winks. He releases his hand clasping Lay and tickles Lay's right side rib, prompting Lay to laugh.  "Anos! No stop! You are tickling me! Anos! No!". Lay couldn't stop laughing, being so ticklish. Lay's hand become free and he pushes Anos back down to the side and he moves on top of Anos, now pinning Anos down with both hands. 

"Oh my! I didn't realise how strong you are my dear Hero Kanon? You dare to pin down the Demon King like this? Anos pretends to be surprised. 

"I'm the HighBlood Demon Master Swordsman Lay Glanzudlii,  Hero Kanon, your equal worthy opponent and partner for life and only I get to pin you down my dearest Demon King." Lay softly nibbled Anos's left ear lobe. He whispers I love you, before blowing soft air into his ear. Anos felt the tingly sensation,  making him burst with pleasure.  Lay moves down and plants soft wet kisses all over Anos's neck, kissing his Adam's apple. Anos moans, as he arched his back, his head tilted.  He was in ecstasy. 

Moving up, Lay's eyes meets Anos's enamoured gaze, before resting on Anos's lips and then hungrily kissing them, still pining Anos's hands.  Anos does not attempt to break free from Lay's strong grip. He closed his eyes as he savouredLay's kisses, his body and mind overwhelmed with sensual pleasure. Catching his breath, Lay slowly unclasps his hands from Anos and rests his head on Anos' chest, caressing with his fingers, listening to his heart beat.  Anos runs his finger through Lay's white hair, playing with the soft strands. 

"Kanon" Anos calls out softly.

"Hmmm....."

"Kanon"

Lay props his head up to look at Anos.

"Come here".

Lay met Anos's eyes.  "I love you". Anos murmured and kissed Lay's cheek and then his lips.  "I love you too" Lay looking absolutely love struck.  He laid down next to Anos feeling dreamy.

Anos turned and puts his arms across Lay, nuzzling closer. "What a night huh?".  "Yes" Lay replied softly, looking back at Anos, feeling sleepy. He kisses Anos's cheek and turns to the side, his back facing Anos, closing his eyes.  "I'm just so happy right now Anos. So very happy." 

Anos puts his arm around Lay's waist, pulling him closer towards him, spooning Lay, their bodies melting as one.  "So am I Kanon, so am I" Anos kisses the nape of Lay's neck, closing his eyes, burying his face into Lay's hair, feeling dazed. 

"Good night my love."

Both of them drifted into peaceful sleep, holding each other tightly, feeling enamoured, overwhelmed with emotions.