Knowing You're Alive
She felt smaller than he remembered as she dove into his open arms like she did to Yamamoto. It felt right, when she just buried her head into the crook of his neck, her arms curling around his waist and her fingers grasping the back of his shirt. It was such a weight off his shoulders, knowing that she was alive and safe in his arms. He never wanted to let go.
"We better get home. Jyuudaime's worried about you."
A sorrowful expression plagued her face. She pulled away from the blonde and bit her lip in guilt.
"I'm sorry."
Yamamoto laughed wholeheartedly before ruffling her dirty hair. "Don't be sad Valencia-chan. Tsuna'll be glad you're okay."
Valencia still felt guilty. If only she did her job better, then Tsuna wouldn't have to send a rescue party for her when he could be focusing on more important things. Dino felt his heart break at the despair Gokudera's words unknowingly caused Valencia. Tugging on her fingers, he crouched down with his back to her, gesturing her to get on. Without much fight, she did.
"Let's all go home."
