Hi everyone! I am very sorry I updated this fic a little late. Well, to be honest, I never sign a deadline for this fic ._. And it's hard to reach the gold peak of ideas and mood, but once I'm in the Zone, nothing can stop me (except me! *slapped by Aomine*)

Disclaimer: Tadatoshi Fujimaki is the sensei. I have no link to the work of KuroBasu whatsoever. Until now.

A petite body was seen crouching in front of Daiki's grave, holding a buoquet of roses. His untamed black hair, stretching to cover his forehead, swayed with the wind that blowed. The man gently put the flowers in front of the silent grave and prayed for its owner.

"I'm sorry I didn't have the chance to meet you one last time, Daiki-kun," he thought to himself. After he finished praying, he raised himself and walked away from the place with a somber heart. Almost a yalm away, Satsuki and Ryouta were watching. The fact that they could spend time with Daiki in his last moment, even though they can't say goodbye to him precisely, it was still much valuable to what Tetsuya was facing right now. He just got up from a seven-month coma, now he had to deal with one of his best friends gone and never to come back.

After catching up to his escorts, Satsuki went to her car and opened the door for Tetsuya.

"Satsuki-san, you don't need to do these. I can still do things on my own," said Tetsuya while smiling at her. He knew that the female doctor was only worried about him and was spoiling him more than she should.

Satsuki nodded. Later, she moved to her driving seat and started the engine. Ryouta, tailing Tetsuya like a duckling, sat at the back with him.

"Are you guys treating me like your personal driver?" asked Satsuki after seeing Ryouta's behaviour. Both patients chuckled, and then Ryouta lifted his hand as if holding a wine glass, and ordered Satsuki. "Next destination please, Satsukicchi."

Satsuki only scoffed, and proceed to move the car back to the hospital.

"Tetsuyacchi, are you okay?" asked Ryouta out of the blue while they were on the journey back to the hospital. He seemed worried over his small friend.

"What do you mean?" Tetsuya was clearly confused.

"You know, about Daikicchi…"

A smile crept its way to Tetsuya's lips. His hands ruffled Ryouta's hair softly. "I'm fine, if that's what you're asking."

"B-but….If it was me," suddenly Ryouta's eyes started to water, "I don't think I'll be able to stay calm like you…"

Seeing Ryouta like that, Tetsuya almost panicked. "Wait, why are you crying?" He held Ryouta's face and swept the tears quickly. He didn't want Satsuki to accuse him of bullying the adorable puppy.

"Because you're putting a brave face when I know you're very sad inside," and Ryouta continued to cry. But for Tetsuya, his statement was enough for him to love his friend even more. Tetsuya pulled Ryouta into a hug, and it managed to stop Ryouta from crying even more.

"Now you have cried for me, I don't have the feeling of sadness anymore."

Meanwhile, Satsuki that was watching from the driver seat, was trying REALLY hard not to show her inner-fujoshi. "Must…..not….squeal…." she muttered under her breath while munching her lower lips.

When they got back to the hospital, only more bad news came flooding to them. It appeared that Seijuurou was sent to the emergency ward because Atsushi saw him hyperventilating. Shintarou, who was at his home, immediately took a taxi and had arrived safely at his best friend's room. Now he's waiting for Seijuurou in front of the ward with Atsushi. Meanwhile, Tetsuya, Ryouta and Satsuki was rushing to the room where Seijuurou was treated.

"How was he?" In between the panting, Ryouta asked worryingly. Shintarou just shook his head. Beside him, Atsushi was on the verge of tears. Tetsuya quickly sat down beside him and comforted the diabetic boy. "It's gonna be okay…" The twenty-year old man kept whispering to Atsushi. The female doctor was fighting with herself on either to just barge into the room or to go to the desk to take charge on the patient.

While Satsuki was thinking hard in front of the door, suddenly it was pulled inwards and revealed a figure clad in white. It was the doctor that treated Seijuurou, and judging by his face, she wouldn't expect something good.

"Shinn-san, how was the patient?"

The doctor called Shinn looked up to Satsuki; Frown overpowering his face. "He's fine for now, but maybe you would want to say goodbye to him since he….." and he let his words die there. Shinn looked the other way to hide his disappointment.

She didn't dare to believe it. Seijuurou was going away. How was she supposed to say this to his friends? Even Satsuki herself felt like falling apart there and then. She slowly drifted to Seijuurou's friends that were waiting at the nearby bench.

Tetsuya saw Satsuki walking towards them, and from her face, he knew that a lot more tear-jerking events coming their way. When she was in front of the group, she let out a sigh full of sadness. A heavy sigh. And from her action, all the boys began to cry except Tetsuya. Being the most mature in the group, he need to take a hold of himself. He was the person these boys rely on most; and if they saw him breaking down, they will be more shattered.

"Can we go see Seijuurou now, Satsukicchi?" With watery eyes blinding his sight, Ryouta faced Satsuki with his red nose. Satsuki turned to Shinn that was standing behind her, and he nodded in approval. Ryouta and Atsushi lifted themselves from the bench quickly, but they were called back by Tetsuya. "Guys, wait a minute!" The oldest man stood up from his sit, and after a few seconds he began to talk. "When you guys go in there, please don't show anymore tears okay? We want him to go happily, and we don't want Seijuurou-kun to worry about us. Remember to smile." He paused, and then wiped the tear that flowed from Atsushi's eyes lovingly. "He'll be in a place better than here. And I want you guys to be happy about it."

The boys took some moment to calm themselves down, and when the tears were gone from their faces, Tetsuya led the group into the room. In the room, a certain skinny boy that had been suffering lung cancer for so long, was waiting for them. Complete with a smile on his pale face. "I thought you guys would come."

"Of course we would come, Seijuurou. You are one of us." Shintarou pushed up his glasses up to the bridge of his nose. The glasses somehow managed to conceal his tear-stricken face.

"Seijuuroucchi, how are you feeling?" The puppy-boy sat on the chair nearest to Seijuurou, and held up his friend's weak hand. From his position, he can clearly hear the huffs of Seijuurou breathing. Although deep inside his heart, he knew he would break down anytime soon, but with the utmost effort, he put on a soft smile as ordered by Tetsuya. Seijuurou's dry lips tilted to the side, giving them a faint smirk.

"I won't be defeated by this puny illness." They chuckled. Now this is the Seijuurou that they know. A man befitting to be called 'His Highness', a man whose smile could make a tiger pee itself, a man who usually has opera songs playing in the background whenever he appeared on the television screen. (And I have a long list for that but let's get back to the story :3)

Atsushi and Shintarou stared at Seijuurou with a hint of longing in their eyes. They felt like his soul was slowly drifting away from them. Although Seijuurou was constantly moving with that small body of his, it was as if he already has his other leg on the other side of the world. And they weren't all prepared for it. All they can do for him now is make him happy, during his last seconds.

"Tetsuyacchi, do you want to talk to Seijuuroucchi now?" Tetsuya that was busy watching the two of them talking to each other, now was baffled by Ryouta's request. He thought to himself for a moment and after that he nodded. "I could use a word or two with him."

Ryouta removed himself from the chair, giving a space for Tetsuya to have a manly mano-o-mano with 'His Highness'. "If you would excuse us, I would like to have a private talk with Seijuurou-kun." Ryouta nodded, and later asked Atsushi and Shintarou to walk outside of the room for a few minutes.

Now they were alone, Seijuurou reached out for Tetsuya, which later Tetsuya held his hand from wavering around weakly.

"Tetsuya, to be honest, I'm very surprised you managed to wake up faster than I thought."

"How long do you think I'm going to be in comatose?"

"Maybe another six months?" They let out a throaty chuckle. "I myself was very anxious if I could live long enough to see you wake up. I mean, just look at Daiki. I think he was healthier than me, but as you can see, he was the first to go."

Gloom hovered over Tetsuya. "I'm very sorry…"

Seijuurou only scoffed. "It's not even your fault, don't bother to apologize. Listen, Tetsuya. When I'm gone, I hope you can take care of them. Since the beginning, they were an annoying bunch, but we know they didn't mean any harm. I might not be around to pull Atsushi away from his snacks, and Ryouta from his gibberish. So I need you to do that in my stead." Seijuurou stopped his sentence when he saw Tetsuya lowered his head, hiding his face.

"Tetsuya, are you listening?" With all the strength he has left, Seijuurou put his bony hand on Tetsuya's face, and discovered a few trails of wetness. His eyes widen.

Tetsuya was sobbing.

Seeing the eldest man in his group breaking down, he can't contain his tears as well. With a smile still plastered on his face, he hugged Tetsuya, and later received a reply from the man's hands. He's going to miss this warmth.

"I'm….sorry…" Layered with hot sobs and tears, Tetsuya apologized. "I lost my cool." They giggled and tighten the hug. "I promise to take care of them. If you see Daiki later, give him a brofist for me." The two men finally released themselves from the hug, tears stained both of their cheeks. Tetsuya gave Seijuurou a smile.

"I'm gonna miss you, Seijuurou-kun."

I don't know why I decided to end this here, so Akashi's fans please don't kill me. This fic is kinda short but straight to the point, considering Akashi has two chapters dedicated for him. So, next on the 'to be killed' list is….*shot*

…..Is it me? o.o

Reviews are welcomed! Thanks for reading :D