"Kensei!" Shuuhei screamed and caught the Captain as he fell, his chest covered in blood.

"Shuuhei…I'm sorry…"

"D-Don't apologize…please!"

Kensei smiled gently, unlike himself and reached up, cupping Shuuhei's face. "Shuuhei….kiss me..one last time.."

"B-But!"

"P-Please.."

"H-Hai.."

Shuuhei leaned down and pressed his lips against Kensei's hard, cut lips. Kensei groaned softly and pulled the younger man closer, responding to the kiss weakly. Realizing that this was going to be the last time they touched, their kiss turned passionate, their love for each other obvious. Kensei finally pulled away, panting softly.

"Shuuhei…I…love..you…"

Shuuhei wiped a tear running down his cheek. "I love you too…"

Kensei smiled again, before closing his eyes slowly, breathing his last breath. Shuuhei screamed and leaned over the man's chest, the pain of losing the only one he loved too great.

The present…

Shuuhei smiled softly and leaned against Kensei's grave.

"I love you."

And somewhere he swore he heard a reply.

"I love you too…kid…"