The vampires were naturally gone the following day, but Sho could feel that Jun was feeling troubled, probably thinking along the same lines as himself.

“I’ll go and pay Ninomiya a visit,” Jun suddenly announced.

“What?” Sho burst out. “Why?”

“Because I need to talk to Ohno-san,” Jun explained. “The situation has changed. I don’t think we can rely on the vampires anymore. For anything.”

“That might be true,” Sho agreed.

“That means we need a new solution soon,” Jun sighed. “If I can’t get a new soul, I’ll…”

“Okay, now don’t freak out,” Sho told him. “We’ll find a way to handle this.”

“But Jun is right,” Aiba stated, “Ohno-san is our best chance.”

“I guess,” Sho muttered.

“I’ll go and see him as soon as I…”

The doorbell rang.

“Fantastic,” Sho said rolling his eyes. “If that’s those stupid girl scouts, I swear I’ll…”

“Eat all their cookies?” Aiba suggested.

While Sho glared at the ghost Jun swished by him to get the door. He came back only a minute later, with Ohno in tow.




“Look what I found outside,” Jun grinned. “Seems that things are finally working in our favor again.”

“Really?” Sho asked. “How so?”

“Ohno-san told me he has a plan to free us all,” Jun explained.

“What – already?” Sho asked skeptically.

“Well, the thing is,” Ohno began, “I have an idea.”

“Oh, why don’t like this?” Sho asked.

“At any rate,” Jun interrupted the conversation. “Let’s not discuss this in the hallway.”

They decided to move to the kitchen and seated themselves around the table. Jun made some tea and Sho got out some cookies.

“Well?” Aiba asked excitedly once they were comfortable.

“Okay,” Ohno nodded. “I’ve found something that can work for you. Of course, the situation is tricky, as we don’t know what exactly Aiba-san’s
curse is. But if we assume that it’s binding him to this house, it might be a solution to transfer it to Matsumoto-san.”

“I’m sorry,” Sho frowned, “but I don’t see how cursing Jun might help in any way.”




“The curse binds the soul,” Jun muttered. “If it pins my soul to the house… do you think that could be enough to make sure my soul can’t fade away?”

“It’s a chance,” Ohno shrugged. “A fair chance, I dare say, seeing how strong this curse seems to be. I don’t think I could ever actually lift it.
Transferring it is another matter, I think I can make that work. Of course, I can’t make any promises.”

Jun bit his lip, obviously considering the idea.

“What’s going to happen to Aiba, then?” Sho asked.

Ohno blinked at him. “Nothing much, I guess. I can’t change the fact that he’s a ghost, but I can free him of the force that binds him to this place.”

“So that means that he is free to leave,” Sho muttered.

“Really, I haven’t left this house in hundreds of years,” Aiba said warily. “Where would I want to go? Unless, of course, you guys don’t want me around when you live happily ever after…”

“Don’t be ridiculous,” Jun stated firmly. “This is your house. You lived here before I came and you are as welcome to stay as you can be.” His eyes had changed. There was a determined look in them. “Let’s do it.”




“Are you sure?” Sho asked, still sounding wary.

“We don’t have any time and we don’t have any other ideas,” Jun shrugged. “The plan sounds solid, so let’s do it. What do you need?” he asked Ohno. “And how long will you take?”

“I’ll need to prepare the powder for the magic circle and symbol,” Ohno explained. “It’s going to take about two hours. And I’ll need something of yours,” he told Jun. “A hair, maybe.”

“Alright,” Jun agreed, already pulling one of his hairs out and handing it to Ohno.

“Be sure to fill the room you want to use for the ritual with fresh air,” Ohno instructed. “I’ll be back as soon as I have everything ready.”

“Okay,” Jun nodded. “Thank you.”

“Alright, then,” Ohno nodded back as he got up and left the room.

Sho looked after him. That was it. For better or worse, their lives were definitely going to change.




*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*




They had left the kitchen individually, all of them most probably lost in their own thoughts. As it was, though, they couldn’t do a thing but wait for Ohno to return. And then everything would be different. Sho put aside the book he was reading. What the fuck was he doing there, reading? He got up and went straight to Jun’s room. Sure enough the man was sitting in it, right on the window sill, looking outside.

“Hey,” Sho announced himself as he got in without waiting for permission.

Jun blinked at him, but then he smiled.

“Hey. What are you…” He broke off, though, maybe seeing the edge in Sho’s eyes.

“If it’s the only opportunity,” Sho said as he approached Jun, moving right into his private space, “I refuse to let it pass.”

With that he darted forward, his lips capturing the other man’s in a daring kiss. He knew that they were both acting out of desperation rather than anything else, but it really didn’t matter and Jun seemed to agree with him, responding quickly, picking up the pace of their kiss. Sho sighed, finally feeling no more reluctance between them. What did they have to lose, after all? All wariness aside and no pretense in place, they began to tear at each other’s clothes immediately. Sho grinned when Jun only grunted his approval when he tugged not too gently on Jun’s shirt, ripping a button off. Usually Jun would scold him for being careless like that, but Jun only pressed himself harder again Sho, leaving no doubt about what he wanted. And Sho wanted to give him everything. Once the shirt was open entirely, his hands slipped under it and around Jun’s waist, holding onto him tightly as his lips ventured to an already exposed neck, kissing and nipping it enthusiastically. Jun moaned at the attention. Sho knew that he was used to being the one to lead intimate games, being held and kissed and teased – he hadn’t experienced that in a long time and he seemed to be enjoying it tremendously.

“Sho,” he sighed.




While the other man’s hands busied themselves with his pants and underwear, Jun jerked his shirt off his body. The shirt Sho was wearing was removed more easily as the man merely slipped it over his head. Jun grinned as he reached out to work Sho’s pants open and soon enough they were left carelessly on the floor, together with the rest of their clothing, leaving both of them naked.

“Come here,” Jun urged.

He dragged Sho towards the bed – not that Sho resisted in any way – and once they reached it he got on and pulled the man right on top of him. Again Sho had no complaints, but fit himself neatly against Jun’s body. They started to move against each other immediately, not too urgently, but both of them with a clear intent of release rather than relish. Sho was already feeling himself getting hard over nothing more than a few fleeing touches and some frotting. They enjoyed each other for a while, kissing and stroking each other into pleasant arousal.

“Mh, you taste wonderful,” Sho whispered against the skin of Jun’s chest, leaving the faintest marks against it with his teeth.

“You can eat me right up,” Jun offered, smiling slightly.

Sho chuckled at that. “Already demanding deeds?”

“Just making suggestions,” Jun informed him. “I thought you’d like to fuck me.”




Sure enough, Sho’s pupils widened at the suggestion and he slid down Jun’s body immediately, pushing his legs apart for good access. Jun chuckled, granting Sho as much space as he wanted, waiting for his treat. And Sho didn’t waste any time, he pushed Jun’s hips up as high as they would go, exposing his hole completely before diving right in and starting to lick and suck at the sensitive area.

“Oh my god,” Jun gasped out.

His hands gripped the sheets tightly, the muscles in his thighs already starting to contract with the pleasure he was receiving. He bit his lip, one of his hands coming up to lazily tease one of his nipples. Sho thought it was a pity he couldn’t get a better sight of it, but then he decided to concentrate on the task at hand. He did a thorough job of it, licking the hole until it was wet, pressing his tongue against it urgently until he was granted access. He heard Jun groaning as he pushed the organ into the man repeatedly, loosening his muscles further. It was almost like a beautiful song, the way Jun kept sighing, moaning and mewling softly at his ministrations.

“Now,” Jun finally demanded. “Do it now.”

He was completely out of breath and Sho found he could definitely get used to that breathy voice of his… but that was not something to think of in that moment. He quickly moved his body level with Jun’s again, loving the way Jun’s legs opened willingly for him, letting him slip right in between them. It already felt too good to be true. Jun grinned at him and Sho thought he must look overly aroused, but he really didn’t care. Not when Jun, with practiced fingers, produced a bottle of lube from the top drawer of his night stand. Sho took the item quickly and lathered himself up as he stroked himself into full hardness. After making sure that Jun’s hole was slippery too he quickly wiped his hand on the sheets behind him. As he positioned himself between Jun’s legs again he made sure to take the picture in from of him in very clearly. Jun’s cheeks and neck were flushed beautifully, his chest heaving slightly, his eyes inviting Sho in. And Sho didn’t have to be told twice. Carefully, but insistently he pushed himself into the tight heat, burying himself in one go, moaning at the feeling.




“Fuck, Jun,” he whispered.

“That’s right,” Jun agreed jokingly, stroking Sho’s hair lovingly.

“Oh, you want to be funny?” Sho asked daringly. “Let’s see what you say to this…”

With that Sho started to set a quick pace that sure left Jun breathless, holding onto his new-found love tightly, wanting him, needing him close to him.

“More,” he moaned. “Sho, more.”

Sho grunted as he moved to comply, driving forwards more urgently, inevitably forcing their undoing. Jun felt wonderful around him, twitching, squeezing him and Sho found himself gasping for breath soon as he kept driving into the other again and again. When Jun started to push his hips up urgently Sho already felt that he was getting close and then… Jun came. He came with a gasp, eyes shooting open wide, as his seed shot out in thin white threads, some drops left on his untouched dick. If Sho had been turned on before, watching Jun come undone was more than he could take. His hips developed a mind of their own as he drove himself forward forcefully, already starting to jerk and then, buried deep inside Jun, he came, his cock spurting repeatedly, marking Jun’s insides with his very own essence. He enjoyed the throws of their passion as long as he could, moving slowly, lazily in Jun until the waves of his orgasm ebbed out.

They kept lying on the bed for a while, calming their breaths and exchanging loving kisses and caresses. At some point they got uncomfortable in their position, though. Sho pulled back and out of Jun carefully.

“You okay?” he asked.




Jun merely hummed, nodding his head. Sho chuckled as he grabbed some tissues from the box on the nightstand to clean them feebly. Then he settled back down next to Jun again and was pleased to find that the other snuggled up to him immediately, wrapping his arms around Sho’s form. Closing his eyes to savor the moment Sho thought it was a pity that it might have been their first and last time sleeping with each other. But then, at least they’d had the chance.

“I think Ohno-san will be coming back soon,” Jun muttered.

Sho nodded against Jun’s shoulder. “I know.”

“He said we’ll need fresh air,” Jun reminded him.

“Right,” Sho sighed. He reluctantly detached himself from Jun. “I guess he had better get started, then.”

“Yeah,” Jun agreed. “Hey, if this works out… Just…”

Sho rolled his eyes. “Oh, don’t get mushy now.”




He got up quickly knowing that they both needed an at least somewhat neutral air between them, or else they might back away from their risky plan. They couldn’t do that. And so Sho made himself decent again and they decided to use the saloon for the ritual, opening the huge balcony doors to get enough fresh air in. Sho felt they waited forever for Ohno’s return. At the same time, as the man returned with all his equipment prepared, he swore that the man had only left five minutes prior. His stomach was doing back-flips.

“Well, shall we get to it?” Ohno asked.

Jun nodded wordlessly.

“Alright,” Ohno nodded back. “Aiba-San, will you please come over here? I have to draw the symbol around you.”

“Okay,” Aiba nodded, doing as he was instructed.

Ohno arranged them in the room as he needed them for the ritual. Sho had to stand back and he hated how helpless he was, unable to do anything to help, or to prevent anything from happening to the man that he loved. He bit his lip, trying to push back his emotions. The last thing they needed was any kind of interruption.

“We’re set,” Ohno finally announced. “I’ll begin now. Please, everybody, do not move from your appointed positions.”




That said the man pulled out a small leather pouch. He grabbed into it and started to draw a pattern onto the floor of the room with the dark powder that was in it. Sho couldn’t make out the symbol, or what it was supposed to mean. However, he could see the effect as soon as they symbol was complete. Aiba began to glow intensely, a bright light illuminating his entire form before forming into a compact ball of energy. Ohno approached the ghost and carefully extracted the ball from his form. While it was bright, it didn’t look like much. Aiba didn’t seem to feel anything much either. Only when Ohno stepped back, retreating with the ball of light Aiba would gasp slightly. Sho had no time to wonder about that, though. Ohno was turning towards Jun already, holding the ball out for him.

“I know the curse now,” Ohno declared. “If you accept it, then receive it from me.”

“Wait,” Sho couldn’t help interrupting. “You know it?”

Ohno nodded, without looking at Sho. His eyes remained on Jun. “I can’t tell him,” he explained. “You can’t curse a person, telling them what the curse is exactly. He has to make the choice without knwing.”

“I accept it,” Jun stated firmly.

“No, seriously, wait,” Sho urged. “Do you think it’s a good idea? Or will it be bad for Jun?”

“That’s nothing I can decide for him, sorry,” Ohno stated evenly.

“I already said I accept it,” Jun said insistently. “So, please, let me receive it.”

“Very well,” Ohno said.




He placed the ball of light right on Jun’s form. It seemed liked he rubbed the curse into Jun, slowly, carefully, and then Jun’s body seemed to swallow it up, resting right in his chest. The glowing intensified again. Ohno then slid onto his knees to retrieve some of the powder on the ground, disrupting the symbol he had created. He threw the powder right at Jun’s form and just like that the glowing faded out, leaving all of them standing in the room, which looked like nothing out of the ordinary had occurred in it.

“It’s done,” Ohno announced.

Jun blinked several times. “I don’t… feel very different,” he shrugged.

“You don’t look too different either,” Aiba muttered.

Ohno shrugged. “I’m not sure what you expected, but I assure you are as of now the official owner of your very own curse. Do you want to know what it is now?”

Jun blinked at that. “Oh, can you tell me now?”

Ohno nodded. “If you wish to know.”

“I do,” Jun said.

He looked nervous and Sho didn’t blame him. If the curse didn’t do what they expected it to, they might very well be fucked up.
“This is your very own curse,” Ohno stated. “Here is its wording:”




*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*




Sho grinned at Jun’s frowning face.

“Hey, there, sleepy head,” he voice teased his lover as his fingers teased Jun’s face lightly.

Jun grunted, brushing his fingers away.

Sho chuckled. “We have to get up,” he declared. “You know we have a meeting today.”

“You go,” Jun mumbled. “I’ll cook.”

“You’re not sending me there by myself,” Sho opposed. “If I have to force-dress you before kicking your gorgeous ass out of this bed, I totally don’t mind.”

Jun sighed. “Okay, okay. Sheesh. You’re so uptight sometimes.”

“Mh,” Sho hummed against Jun’s shoulder, “if I recall correctly, last tight you didn’t mind either up or tight.”

Jun chuckled. “One minute up and already getting dirty again. You must be going after a record, or something.”

“It’s your fault, for being so sexy,” Sho told him.

His lips started to nip at his lover’s neck lazily. Jun relaxed against Sho, enjoying the treat, snuggling against his form. Before anything more could develop, though, he retreated.

“Ah, ah, ah,” he made. “The meeting, remember?”

“Right,” Sho sighed. “Well, then, get yourself into the shower. If we combine it with a quickie, we’ll be good.”




Jun laughed as he watched his lover already rushing towards the bathroom. Who would have thought that he would actually love the curse he had received several months ago? And who would have thought that Sho would actually be his curse? Well, the man could act like a curse sometimes that was for sure. But then, sharing their lives like that, he found that his very own curse was almost perfectly fit for him. He thought about how happy he was, having found a new place, a new task, the gloominess of their housing together already seeming ages away. His fingers brushed over the Alpha-formed pendant on his necklace and he smiled at the feeling of it. Everything had changed for them. And for the better. Aiba had started to stroll out of the house, sometimes even finding pleasure in scaring humans. Ohno had become a rather close friend for them, visiting regularly and once again JUN felt how grateful he was that the man had helped them when they had been lost and didn’t know where to turn to. He still remembered that fateful night, still very clearly recalled Ohno’s voice, revealing his new fate to him…



“You shall share the fate of the person you love.”