Click.

The door opened as the same nurse that caused Lavi to break out in anger stepped outside. She knelt down to look at Lavi as if he were a child. The redhead lifted his tired head to look at her; the two looked gaunt in the fluorescent lights. Green eyes that were momentarily hazed with sleep immediately widened as he stared at the nurse—silently begging her to tell him everything was okay.

"I think you should come in so the doctor can explain." Was all she said.

Lavi didn't know whether or not he should've been alarmed.

There were two nurses including the one that brought him in as well as one doctor in the room now. And of course—the fallen angel lying in the gurney. Lavi hesitated to look at Allen's face before walking towards the doctor and nurses. He couldn't bear seeing Allen confined to a bed—though technically;

He had been his whole life.

The doctor approached Lavi and extended his dry hand for a handshake. Lavi's hand was shaking with anticipation and confusion—why did he care so much if something was wrong with him? He reached out for a firm handshake. The doctor pushed his glasses further up the bridge of his nose before looking over them at Lavi, then the clipboard he held in one arm.

"Tell me, uhh.."

"Lavi."

"Yes, Lavi. Do you have any relations with this boy?"

"We are not blood related."

"Ah. Well, do you know any members of his family? His immediate family preferred."

"I do not know of any. Do you know what is wrong with Allen?"

"Do you know if Mr. Walker was taking any medication without a prescription as of late?"

"I do not. What is wrong with him?"

"Do you know where he or his family resides?"

"No I do not. What is wrong with Allen?" Lavi growled the last part through his teeth.

"Please sir; I have some more questions to ask before I disclose any information."

"Tell me something, why I should answer any of your questions when you refuse to answer any of mine?" came the snarled reply.

The doctor looked shocked as he opened his mouth, closing it soon after. He cleared his throat before looking up at Lavi with a suspicious and fearful eye.

"Allen Walker was suffering from the aftereffects of malnutrition as well as dehydration. It is nothing major, but then again, it is certainly not something minor. No drastic measures will be taken; he has been put on an IV that will replenish some of the nutrients his body is currently lacking. His estimated stay at this hospital will be about 2 days and I will prescribe medication before his release."

Lavi soaked in all the information before nodding his head solemnly. He knew that one day Allen's way of life would send him here. He just never believed it. After all; it was his job to protect him.

"You may stay at the hospital with him as long as you obtain a visitor's pass downstairs at the receptionist's desk."

"Thank you." Was the simple answer as Lavi walked out the door to the elevator. He ran a hand through his fiery red hair as the doors of the elevator closed. Allen would be okay. He'd make sure of it.

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The early sun peeked into the hospital room, a small breeze making the generic curtains dance. Allen was in his hospital bed and Lavi was sitting in a nearby chair, his head resting his Allen's lap and his hand outstretched to hold his hand.

Slowly, silver eyes flickered open.

"Mmmh…" a small groan.

Allen's eyes looked around him, wearily observing his surroundings before his eyes focused on something bright red. Was he bleeding?! He hurriedly sat up a bit, flinching as the needles pulled him back a bit.

Lavi's eyes opened slowly, looking at the wall before he got up. His eyes slowly met silver ones.

"Lavi..." came a soft gasp.

"Allen." Lavi's grip on Allen's hand instinctively grew tighter.

"Are you feeling okay?"

"Yes." came the whisper.

"Allen…" Lavi whispered tenderly, getting up to hug the small boy.

Allen was unusually pale—way paler than his usual skin tone but it gave him somewhat of a more angelic aura. As if he was not of this world.

"I was so worried."

A small whimper left Allen's lips. He had tried to hug Lavi back but the IV in his arms prevented him from moving that much. Oh how he would've if he only could…

Hey guys! It's BBS 3 I hope you're enjoying this so far. I'll try to make my chapters longer. ^^; But please review if you have the time, even a "I like it" is fine with me. Reviews are the biggest thing that keeps me going so please do so if you can :D