Kyoya soon found himself resting with his head on Tamaki's chest, listening to the birds singing in the cherry blossom tree that towered over daybed he and Tamaki were sharing.

"Isn't it beautiful Kyoya, when was the last time you just sat outside and enjoyed it?"Kyoya sighed.

"Not since I was at least four." He gazed upward, watching pink petals begin to fall gracefully around them. The soft breeze carried them gently to their destination. His thoughts wandered back to the sunlit days when his only concern was what sort of adventure awaited him that day, what might his mother surprise him with?

He was pulled from his thoughts by the arrival of one of Tamaki's maids bringing out a tea cart.

He heard the host club president thank her.

"Do you think you'll want to take your medicine now, I asked for some water to be brought out and since you have to eat with it, I thought we could have a snack."

"I wouldn't say I want to, but I did say I would." Kyoya said sitting up, allowing Tamaki to hand him a bottle of water and his pills. Tamaki watched his friend swallow the medication and take another sip.

"Thanks Kyoya." He said leaning over and kissing his forehead.

"I don't know what you're thanking me for exactly."

"Because you've given me a lot to be thankful for, you're still here and you're making sure you're taking the steps to get better. I told you, you're important to me." Tamaki offered Kyoya a piece of fruit.

"You're not in too much of a rush to go home today are you?"

"Back to my father, I don't think that's a good idea. Why do you ask?"

"Well, usually it's just me and the staff, they're wonderful, but I was hoping you'd stay for dinner tonight, it gets kind of lonely and after that we could do something."

"I think it would be beneficial to both of us." Tamaki smiled.

"Of course, for health reasons. We were told to have some quiet time, what's more relaxing than a quiet dinner?" the teens lay quietly , Tamaki enjoying Kyoya's company, held the shadow king closer, running his fingers gently through his hair. The action seemed to be soothing to Kyoya, who remained still, his eyes closed. Tamaki sighed contentedly. Both teens had know difficulty to some degree, but there in the moment, all was right with the world, as long as they were beside each other.

"So, Kyoya," the blonde boy said gently, prompting his companion to open his eyes."This is what peace feels like, this is what you need more of in your life. I've really noticed a change in you in the short time we've been back here. This is what Yuuichi had in mind I think when he said to have you rest. You're not thinking about so many things, just enjoying a quiet day. We should take more opportunities to do this."

"Yes. I have to agree. When I'm with you, I find it much easier to shut everything else out. Maybe because you don't expect anything from me. I don't have to be anything other than myself."

"That's all I'll ever ask you to be. I love you for the person you are, you don't have to hide anything with me. You're amazing."

"Thank you, for doing this. If it hadn't been for you-" Tamaki pressed his lips to Kyoya's, silencing him.

"I won't let that happen. I'll take care of you." Tamaki vowed.

"I know you would, but you do know that it's not really you're -"

"Kyoya, You do that for the people you love, not because you have to but because you want them to be healthy, and happy. That's what I want for you. If I had nothing else in the world, but you were with me, I'd have everything." Kyoya's eyes began to close once more as his medicine began to take effect.

"Are you okay?"The soft voice called.

"I'm fine." Kyoya replied, Tamaki smiled.

"Do you want to go inside,we can go up to my room and you can sleep for a little while, then we'll have dinner and take it from there."

"No, I just need a few minutes."

"It's alright, your brother said your medicine would make you tired, if you need to sleep, you should. Actually it's kind of been a long day for both of us, hasn't it, I'm a little tired too."

"I know what you're doing and it's not going to work. If you want to go to sleep, I can come back another day" The boys sat up slowly.

"I'm sorry Kyoya, that just won't work, you promised we could have dinner together, you'll just have to stay and come upstairs with me.

"Tamaki-"

"I'm not going to have you end up in the hospital again, if your father upsets you that much, I want you to stay here as long as you can. I know I can't stop you if you really want to go, but I'd rather have you sleep and start getting better, it's really no trouble. My room is your room."After thinking it over for a moment, Kyoya allowed himself to be led inside and into his friend;s room.

Tamaki turned down the cover and helped Kyoya into bed before climbing in on the other side and taking the shadow king in his arms.

The blonde teen stroked Kyoya's hair lovingly, he knew it would help his friend sleep peacefully. It didn't take long for Kyoya to sleep. Tamaki kissed his forehead.

"Sleep well, mommy dear. When you wake up, I'll still be right here. It's time someone took care of you and showed you just how wonderful you really are. I feel very fortunate, you could choose anyone, but you're here with me. I'm going to make sure you get better, no matter what it takes. "