Dangerous Love

XXII~~~Worry

He was taking a quick shower while his lover was making the coffee. It had only been about a month since Ayato had been put into the hospital because of him. His hair was over his eyes. He had honestly tried stopping his sudden rages. Sometimes he was able to but others...Ayato would pay the price.

After getting out of the shower and drying himself, he put on some boxers and shorts and walked downstairs. He spotted his lover and went up behind him and hugged him. He frowned feeling the thin body jump and flinch so he kissed his neck "morning love..." he murmured softly.

He looked at hikaru wearily "m...morning..." he stammered. He turned around and offered him a mug of coffee "I...it's just the way you like it..." he murmured.

He took the mug and smiled "aright my chibi love!" he took a sip and grinned "this is great!"

He flinched at his much hated nickname and bit his lip "y...you're welcome..." he stammered and got a mug for himself. He went to the table and sat in his usual place. He flinched when Ramos jumped up onto his lap and purred loudly.

He watched his frail lover and chuckled "the old grumpy thing sure does love you..." he murmured and sat beside him smiling.

"H...hai...he...he does I guess..." he stammered.

He ruffled his lovers hair "baka cheer up. You are one of the few people the darn cat likes! I tell you that every day..." he murmured.

He winced "th...that's not...exactly what I was...thinking and I...I know that already. I...I'm just...not feeling great..."

He frowned and checked his forehead "hmm...you have a bit of a fever. Why don't you go lay down ok love?" he murmured.

"A...are you sure? I...I haven't even..."

He put a finger to his lovers lips to shush him "Ayato if you are sick you should rest..." he murmured gently.

He hesitated "I...if you say so..." he stood weakly and made his way up the stairs while carrying a still purring Ramos.

He watched his lover worriedly and leaned back in his chair. He closed his eyes 'he is so weak...I...I want to help him but I don't know how...' he thought.

He placed the old cat on a pillow and flopped down on the bed. He buried his face in another pillow and quivered. He was going down hill and fast but he feared telling Hikaru because he knew that's lovers possessive side would pounce and he would do anything and everything it took to keep his lover as his and would probably harm him in the process. He had to admit though, that the domestic violence had gone way down. He was still living in fear but it was rare now. Hikaru didn't lash out as often and he actually would make love with him instead of force it.

He soon dozed off and failed to notice his lover had entered the room.

He watched his lover sleep silently. He sat on the bed and kissed his head gently. He was deeply worried. He lay beside the frail male and fell asleep next to him after putting an arm around him.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 hour later ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

He woke to the sound of coughing and throwing up. He noticed they his sick lover wasn't beside him. He went to the bathroom and tensed seeing Ayato throwing up blood. He went straight to his side and rubbed his back gently to comfort him.

He weakly glanced at his lover with dull eyes. His eyes were empty and blank, only filled with pain for the time being.

He frowned and sighed "lets get you back to bed hai?" he carefully lifted his lover and carried him to bed. He tucked him in and kissed his head "rest now chibi love..." he murmured gently.

He watched him wearily "a...arigato..." he murmured and fell asleep yet again.

He sighed and walked out and called his mother. He explained to her what happened. She replied with a "I'll be right there!" and hung up.

She hurried over after grabbing her things. She was also very worried. She didn't know about her sons abuse of Ayato but she knew of Ayatos weak condition. Once she pulled up she jumped out and rushed to the door ringing the door bell.

He opened the door and led his mother to his lover. Worry filled his eyes as Kadae started looking over Ayatos body. 'Don't die Ayato. Please don't die! I...I won't be able to live without you! Please!!' Tears streamed down his cheeks.