"So, I'm supposed to think of you as a boyfriend now, not a best friend?" Luka asked as he sat on the couch next to Rayvon.

Vinny and Oliver were doing paperwork at the table and trying not to stare at them for too long but they wanted to watch how they reacted together.

Panuleon and Corey were talking to John at the other end. He was telling the couple stories of when he was a human and in exchange, Panuleon would talk about heaven.

Madison and Duke were taking time out, just by themselves.

They had gone out for the day and Vinny offered to help with the paperwork while they were gone.

At thirty-six years old he should probably start helping more often.

"Um, I guess so" Rayvon shrugged. "I'm still your best friend but we'll be more loving towards each other."

They were trying so hard to talk about their feelings out loud but it was still a little embarrassing.

They haven't kissed since they connected the bond and wondered if it would feel any different.

Luka could hear Rayvon thinking about it and his cheeks went pink.

Surprisingly, they're getting used to hearing each other's thoughts although, they have already started answering things out loud, due to the confusion.

"You heard that didn't you?" He asked.

Luka nodded with a smile.

"Well, I am a little curious too," He said quietly.

"If we're now supposed to be a couple, maybe it's worth trying it again?"

They were both hinting that they really wanted to kiss each other but they were too afraid to just say it.

They're so innocent.

"Yeah," Luka said as he chewed on the inside of his lip. He was nervous but excited. "Okay."

Rayvon's gaze wandered around the face he knew so well but now he looked at it in so much more detail.

Their feelings were growing and they were starting to crave the warmth of a kiss.

They had already edged closer as they've been talking but they were exceptionally close, to begin with.

When Luka's eyes watched Rayvon's lips, a burst of what they recognised to be affection flushed through them.

They suddenly not only wanted to kiss, they needed to kiss. Their feelings felt too strong to suppress.

But the room had people in it. Their fathers and Grandad.

Luka found himself not actually caring. All he could focus on was the boy, sitting right next to him. Rayvon was swamping his mind and taking over his thoughts.

Their heads continued to get closer until Luka's chest pressed into Rayvon's arm.

Oliver had stopped worrying about the boys catching him and just stared at them. Vinny was trying not to care but he couldn't help to sneak a glance.

Corey was no longer listening to John and Panuleon's conversation. The kids were growing closer and he didn't know if they were planning to kiss or not.

Rayvon's heart was beating hard as the heat of Luka throbbed against his arm.

"Is it okay, if we k-"

He didn't let Luka finished before leaning down and pushing their lips together.

Panuleon almost double took at the sight.

Luka's eyes widened as his eyebrows raised. His friend's lips were pressed to his once more and just like last time, It felt right to be so close.

Rayvon's heart almost exploded in his chest when he felt him kiss back.

Luka closed his eyes and melted into him.

This kiss didn't feel like last time. It felt ten times more meaningful. Sparks of electricity flashed through their souls, exciting their feelings.

Luka subconsciously tugged on Rayvon's waistcoat as Vinny had to hold onto Oliver to stop him from jumping up with happiness.

Slowly, Rayvon lifted his hand and placed it on the side of Luka's warm cheek.

They kissed again, not wanting to pull away. it felt so good, so nice and so perfect.

Nothing else mattered when they're this close. Their minds truly were just one as they both concentrated on exactly the same thing.

The taste of each other was something they'd learn to crave as Rayvon wrapped his other arm around Luka's shoulders, pulling them even closer together.

Vinny thought that the boys looked very natural, being so close. It looked normal to see them two together like this. Maybe it's because he has known for a long time that they're soulmates or maybe it's because the boys have always been so close anyway.

Corey felt exceptionally proud at that moment. He couldn't believe that their son was sixteen already. But to see him with somebody who he's falling in love with and this sombody is going to love him back, just as much, was a great feeling. He would never get his heartbroken or his feelings hurt by him.

He was guaranteed love and that's all he could ever ask for.

Rayvon planted one more delicate kiss onto Luka's soft lips before slowly pulling his head back up.

They opened their eyes and smiled at each other.

"Yes," Rayvon whispered. "You can think of me as your boyfriend."

Luka suddenly flashed his wings, the happiness took over and he couldn't contain them anymore.

Rayvon was avoiding all eye contact with his parents who were still staring at him from the other side of the room.

He reached out and ran a gentle hand over his soft and warm feathers.

"I've always loved touching them."

"I know," Luka smiled. "Any chance you get, you stroke them."

"They're just so soft, I can't help it."

"I know but it's okay, I like it when you touch them."

* * * * *

"Is it strange being apart?" Oliver asked his son.

Rayvon nodded.

Luka had gone upstairs to get a jumper on. He had only been gone for six minutes.

He could hear his thoughts as he rummaged through his wardrobe.

Rayvon then rested his chin on the palm of his hand while he stared out of the window. When Luka wasn't right by his side, all he could focus on was him. His heart started to hurt if he tried thinking about anything else.

Vinny could feel that Oliver was so desperate to ask about the kiss but he kept it in. He didn't want to embarrass his son.

* * * * *

Luka walked out of the bedroom with the jumper over his head as he put it on. He needed to get back to Rayvon as soon as possible.

As he pulled it on and shut the door behind him, he turned with a frown. There was an unusual noise.

He listened closely, it seemed to be getting louder but it sounded like a lot of people. He was confused and wondered if a telly was on in one of the rooms.

But suddenly, someone ran around the corner.

Luka got a fright at their sudden appearance but the face was unfamiliar. Then, a load of people with camera's and microphones was spilling into the corridor.

Luka fell back into the wall as they all crowded around him and shoved the camera's and microphones in his face.

His eyes went wide with confusion, fear, and panic.

Why are the paparazzi in the mansion?

Duke and Madison were still out but they had been talking about the boys connection and someone overheard and told the news reporters.

This news was like receiving gold as they felt the need to film the boys together.

Nobody had seen the Vanderwood's in a very long time and they knew they wouldn't get a chance to see them in person so they got together and broke in.

The consequences will be harsh but they think it's worth it for the public to see the boys.

They managed to make it onto the second floor as there is a staircase right next to the front door. It was pure luck that Luka was there.

The staff was running to the dining-room, the Vanderwood's had to be informed.

Luka looked around desperately. There were about 20 people in his face, asking him so many things. There were bright flashes and microphones.

He felt like he couldn't breathe.

* * * * *

Rayvon immediately stood up.

Everyone glanced at him but double took when he looked worried.

"Son?" Vinny questioned. His eyes were wide as he breathed with stress.

"I-It's Luka," He said. "He's having a panic attack."

He then turned and bolted out of the room.

Panuleon didn't even think about it as he grabbed Corey and ran to the door.

It's not the first time Luka has had a panic attack and if they don't calm him down right away, he ends up getting into a really bad state.

Suddenly, a few members of staff burst into the room.

"Masters!" A guy shouted. "The Paparazzi, they've broken in!"

Vinny stood up with a shocked frown.

"What?"

"They heard about the boys connection and we couldn't stop them!"

Vinny and Oliver looked at each other before running around the table and out of the room.

They had to get to Luka.

John had already followed Corey and Panuleon, wanting to help.

* * * * *

Jed could see Luka but he couldn't get to him.

more reporters had swarmed the corridor and they were trying to keep the angel away.

"It's okay Luka, I'm coming!" He said while pushing a guy to the floor.

The poor boy had sunk down to the ground. His breathing was irregular and he was trembling. He was suffocating from the amount of people staring at him and forcing questions into his ears.

"Move out of my way!" Jed shouted before pulling a camera off someone and smashing it to the ground. "Luka, get your wings out, fly to the dining room!"

Luka could just about hear him through the noise.

He did what he said and flashed his wings. This knocked two people over but they quickly grabbed hold of them, stopping him from using them.

It hurt as they stretched them so they could get pictures.

His wings are extremely rare and unique. This is the very first time the paparazzi have taken pictures of them and filmed them.

"Get off" He whispered as the tears built in his eyes. "You're hurting me!"

They were filming this live to the publics TV's. But people had already started yelling at their tellies for them to leave the poor boy alone.

He's just a kid.

Suddenly, Rayvon came bolting around the corner and ran straight into a reporter, knocking them and himself to the ground.

They stared at each other for a second as the rage flashed through the half vampire.

The corridor was packed with people who had broken into their home and was interrogating, hurting and scaring his soulmate.

He wasn't holding back while he flashed his fangs and shoved anyone he could see over.

Some reporters voluntarily jumped out of the way when they saw his sharp teeth but others were braving it.

"Luka!" He shouted.

The boy looked through teary eyes. He heard his soulmate perfectly as he tried flapping his wings to get up but they only held on tighter.

Jed was so close but four reporters were holding him back. He was beyond angry and was debating flashing his little silver knife that all angels carry.

Rayvon bit into one guy's shoulder, making him cry out in pain.

This opened a window of opportunity for him as the reporters turned to see what was going on.

The half vampire forced his way through and fell straight into Luka.

"Get the hell off him" He growled as Panuleon appeared behind Jed and helped him finish his journey to the boys.

Corey was breaking all the camera's as John made a path for him to follow Panuleon so they weren't pulled past their limit.

Vinny and Oliver arrived on the scene and the reporters knew they were done for.

Vinny flashed his fangs and started punching people in the face so he could get to the children.

Oliver was pushing his way through and also breaking all the camera's he could see.

"It's okay Luka, everything's going to be okay" Rayvon whispered as he leaned over him, protecting his fragile soulmate.

Luka was gripping onto him. His soothing voice was somewhat helping to calm his mind.

When Jed and Panuleon finally reached the kids, they shined their beautiful white wings, creating a barrier so the paparazzi could no longer see them.

Corey climbed under Panuleon's wing and looked at the state of his son.

Rayvon folded Luka's wings that were now missing quite a few feathers and wrapped his arms around him. He helped him into the arms of his dad.

Jed reached out and held onto Rayvon.

And without wasting any more time, they Vanished.

Oliver almost relaxed when he knew the kids were safe and away from the chaos but the reporters now turned to him. They knew he was only human and wouldn't be able to defend himself as easy as Vinny and John.

He tried resisting the camera's that were pointing in his face but they were too eager to get him on film before they were punched or forced back out of the mansion.

Oliver tripped and fell backwards.

Vinny turned to see him trying to push the microphones out of his face as he held onto the back of his throbbing head.

"Oliver" He whispered but John was one step ahead.

He was furious that they felt like they could do this to his family.

He was pushing through them like a wildfire and biting anyone in sight.

He grabbed the big camera and threw it into the wall as Vinny saw red and hurt anyone in his path.

Oliver reached for his dad as John grabbed his hand and pulled him to his feet.

"Son, are you okay? Are you hurt?" John yelled over the noise. Oliver simply nodded, answering to both his questions as Vinny hit someone with their own microphone.

He and Oliver clocked eyes.

"What do we do!?" Oliver yelled. He was now getting quite panicked.

Vinny didn't know the answer to that. He couldn't believe how stubborn these reporters are being. It shocked him that they are not even giving up.

"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?" A big and powerful voice roared, instantly making heads turn.

The noise quickly died down when they saw Duke Vanderwood standing at the end of the corridor.

The only reason the paparazzi had chanced barging into their home in the first place was because the Alpha's were out.

Vinny was so pleased to see him as he pushed reporters to their hands and knees as he finally made his way to Oliver.

"I suggest that you get the hell out of my home if you want to keep your lives" He growled.

Vinny has never seen his dad look so angry.

The reporters instantly picked up their broken equipment and ran past him, wanting to get out of their home in one piece. Although, Vinny had broken most of their noses.

Oliver gripped onto his Vampires waistcoat as they watched the chaotic situation settle down.

Duke looked livid. His fists were clenched and his eyes were red because he couldn't contain his fangs.

When there was room, he stomped passed the reporters and straight to John, Oliver, and Vinny.

"Let's go, now," He said sternly and turned Vinny around who was glaring hard at one reporter who he had seen holding Luka's wings open.

The back of Oliver's head was bleeding but it was nothing serious and Panuleon could heal him.

"You can explain what happened when we're downstairs. Are the kids okay?"