A/N: Yes I know our time line is screwed up (It's on it's own timeline, not at all matching up to our reality's timeline) . XD It just is what it is. Still, hope you love it!

Also: We will be adding drabbles in with this story as "Bonus Chapters" that will all have pretty titles and such. Kind of like the Valentines chapter. We just really wanted to go ahead and warn you guys! These drabbles wont get in the way of our weekly updates though, so don't worry! They are simple little ideas we get in our free time that we want to put in! Also: The drabbles will probably not always fit the current timeline in the fic, but we will always specify when this drabble is taking place as to not cause confusion! 3

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Chapter 13

Asami looked down at his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. He was late, and not like a little late…more like an hour and a half late. Everything that could go wrong went wrong, and the crimelord was sick of it. Of course this had to happen on the day Akihito was coming home for a few days. Figures. Now he was standing on the sidewalk in front of Sion, waiting for his car to be brought around.

The guard was taking his sweet time getting the car around. The crimelord swore and threatened everyone who was making him late today under his breath. Asami's frustration was about to blow when finally his truck came into view. Thank god. He glanced once more down at his watch. I don't have time to go home and take a shower before, so I'll just take one at the hospital when I get there.

Once he arrived at the hospital, he made his way down the more than familiar path to the elevator. Strolling out once it reached Akihito's floor, he walked down the hall only to be stopped as he neared the room.

"Asami, I need to have a word with you." Gramps said, waving him over.

"What? Is there something wrong with Akihito?" Asami asked, concerned.

"No, nothing like that. Just…this is the first time he has been able to go home so just take it easy on him." The doctor said with that knowing look.

"Ah…so what you're saying is less strenuous sex." He smirked, and the older man nodded with a smile, "Well, I've taken all your advice up to this point so I suppose I'll continue to do so."

"Have you made sure that your house is safe for him to come home to?"

The crimelord nodded. Who does he take me for? "Yes, I had a specialty cleaning crew sent there and have checked it myself already."

The doctor nodded, not noticing Asami's growing impatience with this conversation. He just wanted to get his Kitten home! "And no taking him into public, his immune system can't take a-"

"Yes, I know!" Asami interrupted through gritted teeth.

"Alright, I'm just making sure. I didn't mean to insult you. Please just take care of him." Gramps said, taking a step back.

"You know I will. Now, if you'll excuse me Akihito is waiting for me." Asami briskly walked past him to the door where Rin opened the door for him.

Asami glanced over at the guard, suddenly remembering something. "Rin, take the next ten days off. Akihito will be home with me on leave from the hospital. So go ahead and leave. It's all on vacation pay too."

"YES ASAMI-SAMA! THANK YOU!" He cringed at the guard's loudness, relieved that he wasn't going have to listen to that for a while.

Walking through the door, he found Aki sitting on his bed, already dressed and ready to leave. The boy's clothing that used to fit like a glove almost, now looked like they were two sizes too big. Still, Asami was sure being able to wear actual clothes again made Akihito happy. The crimelord took a moment to look at what exactly the photographer had chosen to wear out of the outfits that had been brought to him the day before. A pair of light wash ripped jeans, a black graphic t-shirt that said in bold white letters: "Whatever sprinkles your donuts." This was worn with a long sleeve plaid shirt over it, despite the warm weather. Akihito was always cold now. Oh, and of course his black cat hat.

"What happened? It's not like you to be so late…" Akihito asked.

"I don't even want to talk about it, just know it wasn't in my control."

"Its fine, I know you have important responsibilities." The photographer smiled. God…I love his smile.

"We will leave after I get a shower. Just give me ten minutes."

"You don't have to do that! We can jus-"

"Yes I do! I've been around god knows what and I'll not be the reason you get sick."

Akihito looked pouty about it, but eventually nodded. "Fine…I'll wait, but don't take too long! I reeeeeaaaally wanna go home!"

Asami chuckled at his boy's childish antics, shaking his head while stepping into the small bathroom. After taking a quick but thorough shower, he stepped out and grabbed a towel to dry himself off. It was while drying his hair he heard his lover talking on the phone, and of course Asami decided to eavesdrop. He didn't like not knowing something with his Kitten.

"Have you picked up Ryuichi's present yet?...He's in the shower now so we'll be leaving soon. Hurry up…..Yeah, I'll text you when we pull into the garage…..Oh shit I've got to go! The water stopped! Thank you so much again!"

The crimelord opened the door to a suspicious looking young man, but he wasn't going to let on that he heard. Actually, it wasn't until now he remembered it was his birthday….not that he ever cared to celebrate it really. The only reason he did anymore was because his Kitten insisted.

"Akihito, would you bring me some clothes?" Asami asked as he dropped his towel, showing off all of his glory.

"Tan skin….Muscular body….drool worthy abs…fuck he's a sex god…" Akihito murmured, speaking his thoughts aloud.

"Eyes up here please Kitten. Oh, and you said that out loud." Asami smirked as he got the blushing boy's attention, "Clothes, please. Unless you want me to walk out nude."

"You wouldn't." Doubting me?

"Ah Kitten, you know I would."

"Arg! Fine! I'll get you some freaking clothes. Just go back in the bathroom you damn nudist!" Asami laughed and did as he was told.

Their trip home was quiet, but not in any way an uncomfortable quiet. Both were content to sit in silence, sitting next to one another while Akihito laid his head on the taller's shoulder since Asami had his arm wrapped around his shoulders. Down below them at their feet was Akihito's rabbit, which he had packed in her bunny pack, despite Asami's objections. Demon rabbit.

Asami noticed his lover sending a text as they arrived in the garage. The crimelord's curiosity was peeked, but he would wait for his surprise. Akihito had gotten him something and worked hard to keep it surprise, even while in the hospital. He would humor this, Asami owed the young photographer that much for all the trouble.

"Come on old man, I didn't come home to look at the basement!~" Brat.

In just a few minutes they were at the door leading into their home, and Akihito hurriedly opened the door and hopped out of his shoes, ahead of Asami which made him grin. Aki was definitely eager to get home, and Asami was more than happy to have him home. Actually, neither of them were ever home at the penthouse anymore. Asami only dropped by once a day to shower, and then he would head straight over to the hospital.

Halted by Akihito telling him to close his eyes, he raised an eyebrow at the boy. "What have you been planning, naughty Kitten?"

"Hehe….Something…just trust me! You'll love it!" Asami let out a sigh, but closed his eyes and let his lover lead him through to the living room.

"Okay, open your eyes!" Golden eyes opened to see his lover holding the cutest black seal bulldog he had ever seen. "Happy Birthday Ryuichi!" Akihito chirped, pushing the puppy into Asami's arms.

Asami held the squirming puppy away from himself to get a better look at it. Gorgeous was the only word that came to mind. Beautiful ice blue eyes, silky black and white fur, and huge paws that were currently stretched out towards him, as though this adorable puppy wanted a hug. Asami, unable to help himself as English bulldogs were his one guilty pleasure, he pulled the puppy to his chest. His photographer had definitely surprised him.

"How did you know what kind of bulldog I wanted, Akihito?"

"I hacked your laptop and I um….looked through your search history…" Aki looked away guiltily.

The man could only blink. "You hacked my laptop, Akihito?"

"You're hard to buy for!" The photographer said, getting defensive.

"Thank you sweetheart, I love her. She is definitely my most favorite birthday present I've ever received." Aki's face lit up and he smiled back.

Asami sat on the couch and put the puppy on the floor as Akihito sat down beside him. The puppy bounded off around the room, investigating every eatable piece of furniture and rug. Asami pulled his lover over onto his lap, snuggling into his neck. He couldn't even begin to explain how much he missed this, just the simple things of their normal life. Being with Akihito just felt so comfortable…so right.

The couple stayed like that for some time, sitting in the silence of the penthouse as they just enjoyed one another's company and sounds of a destructive puppy. It wasn't until Asami felt little sharp teeth chewing on his shoes that he broke the silence with a laugh.

"I think we have been neglecting this little one, and I think she's hungry. She's eating my shoes as we speak."

Akihito hummed, and Asami could tell from the photographer's look that he was contemplating something. "Well, then how about we feed out little girls and take them for a walk in the park?~"

"Kitten, the doctor said for you not to go into public." Asami said, his tone turning stern.

"I'll wear an antiviral mask and we won't go to any crowded places. It's already getting late so not many people are out and we need to eat too. I am really hungry… which is rare for me." Aki said, batting his eyes. "Please?"

Asami considered it for several moments before he just gave in. "Fine, but we aren't going to stay out long. And there's two conditions. You don't get close to anyone and you take a shower as soon as we get home."

"Deal!" Akihito excitedly answered, pecking a kiss to the crimelord's cheek.

The little family of four exited the elevator, ready to begin their walk. Asami's puppy was wearing a red harness while Ririchiyo had a baby blue one with little cute gems on it.

"Welcome home Takaba-Sama!" The doorman said when he saw Akihito, grinning at the smaller man.

"It's good to be home!~" Aki chirped, muffled behind his mask

"Are you two going out to walk that adorable rabbit?"

Akihito whipped around to look at Asami with the "I told you so" look. "See, I told you she is sweet and adorable!"

The doorman laughed as he came around the counter and noticed their newest addition. "Oh my god! That is the cutest puppy I've ever seen!" He exclaimed. "I was wondering what Suoh-Sama was carrying up to your apartment earlier…"

Asami accusingly looked over at the guilty party of this. Aki ducked his head. "We'll talk about this later." Aki whispered.

By this time the doorman was squatted in the floor, playing with the wiggly puppy. Asami stared at the man with a look between amused and annoyed. He knew the puppy was cute, but it was his damn puppy! And anyone who knows Asami knew he didn't like sharing. Akihito's stomach growled loudly, catching everyone by surprise. The photographer blushed, embarrassed.

"I'm sorry! I've taken up enough of your time!" The doorman quickly got up and opened the door. Finally!

Asami learned quickly that this little puppy was a live wire. She was all over the side walk, sniffing and trying to eat everything. If they ever passed anyone on the sidewalk she was pulling desperately on the leash to get to them. Now Akihito was laughing uncontrollably as the bulldog wrapped her leash around Asami's legs repeatedly while chasing a bug, tripping up the crimelord. Asami was not amused.

Once he got the little fire cracker untangled from around his legs, he automatically felt a sharp tug on the leash as she tried pulling him in the direction of her nose. Something had definitely caught her interest…again. Asami laughed softly, shaking his head as he followed behind the excited little puppy.

Every few seconds Asami would glance behind him, noticing that Akihito was having a hard time keeping up because the tiny devil beast was busy munching on grass. Aki picked up the now angry beast so they could catch up.

"Hey, slow down!" Aki called out after Asami

"Tell her that! She's the one pulling me!"

Akihito caught up to the pair as the puppy stopped at what had attracted her nose. A little takoyaki stand. She was barking and wagging her little nub of a tail, making her entire tiny body wiggle like a worm.

"Well at least now we know what she was so excited about." Asami mused while Akihito's stomach growled again. Looks like I have a hungry Kitten to feed.

"Kitten, go find a bench away from everyone while I buy some food for us." Asami handed the leash to his masked lover.

The photographer accepted the leash, nodding. "Could you get some yakitori too?"

"Already planning on it, so go and take these little monsters with you."

Asami watched them leave before he turned back to the guy manning the food stand, beginning to order anything and everything he thought his boy would like. After waiting and then getting the food, he headed over to where Akihito had wandered off too. Akihito had found a secluded spot and had the devil beast down to resume her feasting on grass. At least it's not souls of the innocent.

The puppy was trying to play with Ririchiyo, jumping towards her but was soon put in her place by the low growl that came from the little bunny. She decided to plop down next to Aki's feet to take a nap. Bipolar little shit.

He walked over and took a seat next to his lovers, arms full of food stall delicacies. Aki's eyes grew wide at the amount of food set before them.

"Ryuichi, you spoil me!" Aki said as he dug in.

It didn't take fancy restaurants or lots of money to make Akihito happy, and Asami knew this. The way to his lover's heart was in large amounts of everyday, common food and attention. Simple things were what made Akihito happy, not money or things, and that was one of the things about Aki that the crimelord loved the most. The boy could have anything he wanted just by asking, but he honestly wants nothing. Nothing but Asami.

As they sat eating, a thought sparked in Asami's mind as he remembered what the doorman had said before they left. This seemed like the perfect time to find out exactly what Akihito had done…besides hack into his personal laptop of course.

"Kitten, what was Suoh doing at our penthouse again?"

"Um…Dropping off the puppy and setting up a room for her."

"Mhm….and just why are you getting my guard to do your bidding?"

"You make it sound so sinister, Asami! He was the only person I trusted to do it. Plus, he was the only person who…" Akihito caught himself.

"Who what? Finish that sentence, Sweetheart."

Akihito cringed, looking anywhere but into his golden eyes. "The only person who could get away while you were being…distracted."

Now it all made sense. His day from hell had all been planned out by his little devil. Asami sighed. "You had Kirishima delay my meetings, swamp me with paperwork, and lock me out of my own office?"

"The plane was delayed so I had to!" Aki snickered.

"Plane? What plane are you talking about?" The boy shifted in his seat.

"I um…had her flown in from a breeder outside of country, and the flight ended up getting delated by two hours. So I called Suoh, who told Glasses, who then texted me and I asked him to…help me out." Aki innocently grinned. "You're not mad, are you?"

It took Asami a minute to process the jumbled information. "No, I'm not, just don't do that again."

"I'll try not to, but I make no promises! It's hard to surprise you without going to extreme measures!"

Asami couldn't help but chuckle, taking another bite of his food. Usually he would never be caught dead eating street food like this, but he had to admit that it was really good. He supposed his puppy had a good sense of judgement when it came to food. That's my girl.

Once they both had their appetites were satisfied, the taller turned to his lover. "Come on Kitten, let's get back. These two look worn out." He motioned to the two sleeping fur babies snuggled up together on the grass.

Blue eyes lit up as Akihito pulled out his phone. "Wait, I've got to get a picture of them. They're so cute!" After snapped a few pics they lifted the sleeping pets to walk back.

"Asami, what are you going to name her? We can't just keep calling her puppy…"

"We'll think of one for this little pistol tomorrow." Asami smiled, scratching under her chin.

"That's it! Her name should be Ceska!"

The man didn't even have to think about it. "That does seem a fitting name for her." At that Ceska rooted her head into the crook of his arm, snoring.

Ten Days Later

"Ryuichi, I'm nervous about the results…what if the tumors aren't shrinking? What if they spread?" Akihito looked absolutely terrified.

"Think positive. All the other tests have come back with good results and I'm sure these will be as well." The crimelord said, trying to console his lover.

"I know, but what if the treatments aren't working or stopped?"

"Kitten, stop driving yourself crazy. Dr. Beekley will be here soon and we will find out what the scan says. No sense worrying until he's at least in the room."

This seemed to calm the trembling boy down some as Asami wrapped his arms around him. "It's going to be okay. No matter what we'll get through this together." He whispered as he kissed the top of Aki's head.

"Hey…I'm sorry I couldn't do much for your birthday. I promise next year I'll go all out." Akihito said after a long silence. Asami stared down at the man in his lap, a frown settling on his face. Has this been upsetting him all this time?

"What are you talking about? You did more than enough for me! You didn't even have to do anything! Kitten, this was my favorite birthday."

"How can it be your favorite when we didn't get to really do anything? We…were stuck in the penthouse the entire time…"

Oh this idiot. "Because I spent it with you! We spent my birthday at home, together. You got me a little pistol of a puppy, and we spent over a week just at home together. No work, no hospitals. It was perfect."

Akihito looked up at him, teary eyed as he sniffled. "You mean that? You're not disappointed?"

"How can I be disappointed? It was perfect, Akihito. Now shush and stop the water works. No need for them." Asami said scoldingly, wiping at the boy's tears.

It took a while, but soon enough there was a knock at the door that grabbed their attention away from the silence the room had fallen under. Gramps walked into the room, looking completely emotionless. Asami felt his chest tighten as he readied himself for whatever he was going to say.

"So I have all the results back." He said, completely stoic, "Which would you like first, the good news or the bad news?"

Asami's arm that held his lover in a comforting embrace tightened as Akihito's face fell. The boy in his arms sighed.

"Bad news."