In Your Eyes

The three men silently made their way to the basilica, the giant door whining quietly from being opened. There were a few patrons about the church, a few lighting candles while others sat in silence with prayers pouring from their lips.

Dino and Gokudera glanced around, swiftly taking in the profiles of the patrons for one that matched Valencia.

For the second time, Yamamoto seemed to get a heads up on the other two. He took several long strides to the right side of the basilica, a few pews from the front. Dino and Gokudera followed behind quietly, ignoring the curious expressions from some paying their respects.

"Valencia-chan, there you are!"

A few patrons hushed the ever exuberant hitman, causing him to chuckle sheepishly and apologize. Said girl rose from her seat awkwardly and nervously faced the others. She hadn't expected all three to show up. A sad smile broke the constant indifference she held onto for the past few days and she dove into the warmth and safety of Yamamoto's arms. The swordsman laughed quietly and embraced Valencia back, reassuring her that they could go home now. Gokudera, despite his exhaustion and irritation, welcomed Valencia's embrace, holding her firmly and thanking the Powers that be she was alright. Not that he would tell anybody but the girl had grown on him.

She turned to Dino after pulling away from the Tempesta Guardian, surprising the Cavallone Boss. Because past the exhaustion and emotional carnage, in her eyes, he could see she was glad to see him.