It was late by the time Kyoya reached Tamaki 's room. He found the movement painful and had spent most of the day fighting against the fatigue and discomfort. The hosts had fallen asleep on chairs and the floor,propped up with their backs against the wall,leaving an empty chair for the shadow king.

Kyoya approached the bed, Tamaki, though still pale, seemed to be sleeping peacefully. The dark haired teen,reached out,brushing back the golden hair and pressing his lips to Tamaki's forehead.

"I'm sorry it took such a long time." He whispered ,lowering himself onto the chair. "Everything is going to be all right now." He stroked the blond's hand with his thumb. Tamaki took hold of his hand, opening his eyes slowly.

"Kyoya?"

"I didn't mean to wake you." Kyoya said softly.

"It wasn't you,I've been having trouble staying asleep. I guess I'm just a little nervous and...I've missed you,Mommy dear."

" I'm here now,try to rest. "

"Will you lay with me for a while?" Kyoya was unable to refuse. He did his best to hide the stiffness and pain he felt as he settled onto the bed with Tamaki.

"Are you feeling all right, you don't -" the blond host began.

" it's late, we could both benefit from sleep. " Kyoya interrupted.

"Yeah, will you lay down with me?" The shadow king kicked off his shoes, he leaned back on the bed, pulling Tamaki close to him.

"Kyoya?"

"What is it?"

"If this doesn't work-"

"It will."

"You don't know that...no one does. If it doesn't-"

"You're just tired. Try to-"

"I really need you to hear me.,please?"

"If it's that important to you-"

"It is. If this doesn't work,if nothing does, I want you to know that I'm grateful to you. I know you didn't really care for me when I met you. But when I was with you, I could forget about how difficult it was at home. Then you made the host club with me, it gave me somewhere to go, a place I could really just be happy. I-"

"You chose them, I-"

"But without you, i never would've been able to do it. Without you, I don't know if I'd be strong enough to get out of bed everyday. I knew I had to leave my mother, so she could be taken care of, but it did hurt. The fact that you're here with me now, going through all this- not many people get to see your true heart. You're an amazing person,Kyoya. If I can't get better, I want you to find what makes you happy, and if one day you find someone you love and want to be with, That's what I want for you. Don't feel like your betraying me or-" tears were beginning to fall, Kyoya held him tighter.

"Tamaki, you make me happy. Nothing is going to happen to you. I'm holding onto you and I will never let go. You're so precious to me, and I love you more than my own life. Never give up on yours, not for half a second. Remember, it's not just your life or mine anymore, it's ours. We'll be married one day, that's how marriage should work. I know you're going through a lot right now, I'm sorry I can't take it all away and give back your health. "

"I know you would if you could. But if it meant you being sick, I wouldn't want you to. I love you too much to-" Kyoya kissed him softly, wiping away the tears.

"It's going to be all right. Try to sleep now. We'll talk more tomorrow, You can tell me about your visit with everyone then." When Tamaki finally drifted back into sleep, Kyoya remained awake, finding it difficult to do the same.

The words played back in his mind. The very thought of losing his beloved Tamaki, the thought of something so final forcing them apart was too much for him. He allowed his own tears to fall silently, hoping not to wake anyone.

"You have to live for me. Losing you can't be an option. Just hold on a little longer, Tamaki. Give it time." Kyoya said softly, "i can't do this without you."