The Only Way Chapter 2- Collapsed

Zero walked slowly to his job.

His back was killing him from last night.

Damn, he thought. I overdid it with Kaname.

"Zero!"

Zero looked up and saw that it was his manager, Taiki.

"Manager, is something wrong?"

"Of course not but we're a bit short-handed to day. I need you to work late."

Zero sighed. "Alright" He said. Even though he was tired, his back still hurt, and he would really rather not.

"Great. Now let's hurry in!"

Zero walked to the locker room in the back and changed quickly. He worked at a five star restaurant as a waiter. The pay was good but the hours were long.

He hurried out to greet the dinner rush.

It's going to be a long night, he thought.

Kaname opened his eyes slowly and looked at the clock.

It was 6:39 pm.

I'm going to be late, thought Kaname.

He sat up slowly only to have fallen back down to his bed again due to the throbbing pain in his head and the sick, turning feeling in his stomach.

I have to go, he thought.

He forced himself up and changed into a nice outfit. He was a host in a fancy bar that paid very high because of how good-looking Kaname is.

He slowly walked out of his bedroom trying to subdue the pain in his head.

With each step he took his head hurt even more and his stomach felt as if it was being squeezed from the inside.

He looked at the clock again.

It was now 7:06 pm.

Kaname took one more step before his legs buckled underneath him.

He groaned in pain as he thought, I'm late. He tried pushing himself back up but ended up falling back down because his arms felt so weak.

He laid there on the floor. His head was spinning and his stomach was churning.

Zero, he thought as he finally gave into the darkness that awaited him.

Zero looked at the time on his cell phone.

It was 1:34 am.

He packed up his things and headed out the door.

"Good work today, Zero," said Manager as Zero headed out the door.

Zero was tired. All he wanted to do was get home and sleep before class the next morning. Kaname should be home in a little bit, thought Zero.

He turned the corner to his apartment building and let out a sigh of relief.

He reached his apartment door and noticed that the light was on.

Kaname's home?

Zero stood there shocked as he saw Kaname sprawled in the floor after opening the door.

"Kaname?" shouted Zero as he rushed to his side.

"Kaname, wake up. Kaname!"

Kaname slowly opened his eyes, and that's when Zero noticed the dark circles under them. There was cold sweat on Kaname's forehead too.

"Kaname? What happened? Are you hurt?" asked Zero as he looked for any signs of blood or open wounds.

Kaname didn't respond. He could barely keep his eyes open. His eyelids slowly drifted downwards.

"Kaname! Stay awake!" shouted Zero.

His eyelids fluttered open. Kaname reached his hand up to Zero's face.

Zero flinched at the coldness of Kaname's hand. He slowly wiped away a tear that Zero didn't even know was there.

Kaname's hand dropped back down to his side with a thud.

Zero quickly retrieved the cell phone in his pocket. He scrolled down the list of contacts until he found Chairman's number.

"Zero! How nice of you to call!" said the cheerful voice of Chairman.

"Zero?"

"Come quickly," said Zero in a hushed tone.

"What's wrong?" Chairman's voice became serious.

"Kaname he's- he's-", Zero was at a loss for words.

"He's what?"

"I don't know!" exploded Zero. "All I know is that you have to come here now."

"You have to tell me what happened Zero. Calm down. Your fear isn't going to help anything."

"I'm not afraid."

"Then why is your voice shaking?"

Zero didn't reply. It was true. He was afraid for Kaname.

"Zero-"

"When I came home Kaname was on the floor. He's freezing cold and looks more than sick."

It took a little while before Chairman responded.

"Okay. I'm on my way. I'm bringing Ichijou as well."

"Fine, but please hurry."

Just before Zero hung up Chairman said, "Keep Kaname warm."

Zero ran to his room and grabbed his blanket. He laid it on top of Kaname and got underneath it too.

He pulled Kaname towards him and wrapped his arms around Kaname's freezing body and felt his tears rush out.

Kaname felt Zero's tears on his back and looked up at him. He tried to talk but even talking was a big effort.

"Don't leave me Kaname," whispered Zero.

"Please."

A/N: I know I know... This chapter is a bit sad. And yes I know it took like extremely long to post it but I promise they are going to start coming out a little faster. I was fixing up some chapters and starting a new story so be prepared for the next chapter! PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW! Thanx!