Hibari sat down next to the still unconscious Lal, watching her intently. You are such a fool, Hibari thought as he started to slip a purple shirt on. He paused as he was about to button it up, looking at Lal's calm and pale face. He reached a hand out, cautious and careful, and began to trace the lines of the scars on her cheek with the tips of his fingers.

"A scarred beauty." He whispered to himself.

Lal's eyelids fluttered slightly then blinked open. The world around her was hazy and blurred, and she blinked more to bring everything into focus. She felt someone touch her cheek, and turned her head to find out what was going on.

Hibari quickly jerked his hand back and sat up, looking down at the Arcoboleno.

Lal sat up slightly and leaned on one arm. "H-Hibari?" She whispered in slight shock. "How…"

"Shut up, you're still recovering." He laid a hand on her shoulder and pushed her back down on the pillow.

"Stop it! I'm fine, Hibari." She lied, struggling to get back up.

"No, you're not."

"Yes, I am!" She roughly took Hibari's hand from her shoulder and sat all the way up. "I'm fine." She said firmly.

Hibari raised an eyebrow at her, then suddenly leaned in close and placed both hands on her neck, gazing intently into her eyes. "Are you sure?" He whispered fiercely.

Lal sat there frozen by the Cloud guardian hovering over her. No, I'm not. "Yes, I am."

"Fine." Hibari leaned back in his chair and proceeded to finish buttoning his shirt.

Lal looked away and tried her hardest not to blush. She took a deep breath, then swept her legs around and attempted to get off the bed. But as soon as she moved, she got hit with intense pain in her midsection as the baby inside her thrashed around in protest. "A-Ack!!!" She cried, buckling over in pain. What was that?!

"Lal!" Hibari dashed to her side, cradling her in his arms.

"Hibari…"

"Liar. You said you were fine." He smirked.

"S-Shut up…" She grimaced, her voice a hoarse whisper.

Hibari held the cursed girl closer and brushed a stray strand of hair out of her eyes. "Tell me what just happened."

Lal didn't know the answer to her question herself, but she couldn't help but wonder what had happened to her baby. She couldn't just tell the man in front of her about the baby, it just didn't feel right. None of this felt right…

"Hibari, I can't tell you right now. Please, try to understand…"

Hibari looked at her frowning slightly, placing a tender hand on her cheek. "Alright. I don't care." I do care.

Thank goodness… Lal laid her head on his chest gently, closing her eyes.

"Lal…" Hibari mumbled and wrapped his arms around her tighter, leaning down and kissing her hair ever so gently, running his hand along her bare neck.

Lal bit her lower lip, suddenly realizing what was wrong here. I'm supposed to be Colonello's! "H-Hibari…" Lal sat up, pushing the other away. "I can't do this… I'm sorry…" Lal stood, ignoring the faint pain in her abdomen and walked to the door, blushing madly.

Hibari felt something stab him directly in the chest as Lal left. He was frozen on his bed, his arms empty. What's wrong with me? He hung his head, then suddenly took a pillow and flung it violently at the wall. I'm not weak! He yelled in his head as he punched the bed frame, denting it permanently.

Lal trotted down the hall, her hand brushing the wall for slight support. A couple tears streamed down her cheek, and she roughly brushed them away. Why does this hurt so much? I'm Colonello's, and no one else's! She told herself over and over, trying with all her might to shove the Vongola Cloud guardian out of her mind to avail. She reached her room and flung herself onto her bed, hugging her pillow and cried herself to sleep.

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(Machi-love speaks: oh my goodness, i loved writing this chapter. So much fun.... Thanks for all the nice reviews everyone! if you want more HibaxLal, keep reading! i plan to further this pairing... sorry if Lal and Hibari seem too OoC for ya'll OTL thanks again, my precious fans~)