They dropped Aioria at Leo, then took turns carrying Aioros up to Sagittarius. Aphrodite handed him off to Shura at the entrance of the House.
"You were right," said Aphrodite, toying with a long lock of his hair and avoiding looking at Shura's face. "We've been jackasses to him."
"Hmmm. Just- I know it's hard-"
Aphrodite gave a dismissive wave of his hand. "That's enough emotional nonsense for a night. You want us to help you bring him inside?"
Shura shook his head and the both of them left towards Pisces. Shura watched them leave before entering the house of Sagittarius carrying Aioros on his back and making his way towards the inner residence. He fished around his pocket for the key to the door but couldn't find it.
"I left the door open," whispered Aioros against Shura's ear.
"You're awake now?" asked Shura, opening the door. He stepped inside and felt around the wall for the light switch.
"Since we got out of the house."
"Goddammit Aioros.
Aioros gave a small laugh, his breath tickling over Shura's ear, sending a shiver through his body. "I wanted you to carry me."
Shura let him down on the living room and went to close the door. "You brat," he muttered.
Aioros laughed softly and walked slowly toward the bedroom, holding on to the walls. Shura went to him and helped him up.
"I'm fine now," said Aioros.
"All you learned in death was how to lie, uh?"
"Actually, I picked that up from the living."
Shura helped him to the bed and sat down next to him. "You want something to drink before I leave? How do you feel?"
Aioros shook his head, looking up at Shura with his usual placid smile. "I feel better now. Thank you." He grabbed Shura's hand, entwining their fingers together. "Sorry I ruined the party."
"It doesn't matter, don't think about it," said Shura, pushing some stray curls away from Aioros' face. Aioros leaned into his touch.
"That made me very happy," he said. "That you don't regret that I'm back. Even despite everything, I'm happy to be back. No matter what I have become."
"You're just you, and that's all that matters."
Aioros wrapped his arm around Shura's waist, pulling his closer. "I missed you so much."
Aioros' eyes seemed to glow with the moonlight filtering through the open window. Shura felt a knot in his throat as he felt the heat of Aioros' hand moving over his body.
"I need to leave," he said, trying to pull himself away.
Aioros pulled him closer "No. Don't go. Don't leave me."
"I need to leave," repeated Shura, this time making no effort to pull away, letting Aioros press him flush against his chest, their faces so close they could feel each other's breathing.
The bedroom door opened. "Did they bring you back too Ai-?" Aioria froze. He blinked once, processing the scene before him. Fury overtook him.
"Lightning Plasma!"