Okay, I lied. Chapter 9 is the last chapter of the first part. Ookie dokie, pokie '-'


Death's Tender Kiss

Chapter 8 : A Life To Live

" Yuki-kun, please, turn around." said Tohru, gently turning the teen. Yuki opened his storm grey eyes, looking into Tohru's large brown ones, a smile spreading across his pale sweet face. " Hello, Honda-san." greeted Yuki, moving his arm to cover his eyes. Tohru greeted him with a sweet smile, tears pouring from her eyes, as she collasped onto Yuki's chest, sobs to racking her slender body. " Yuki, Yuki." Tohur whispered, clinging to him, as though he were her life force.

Yuki looked down at her, stunned. " Honda-san, what's wrong?" asked Yuki, his arms encircling her in a strong embrace. Tohru shook her head into his chest, her grip tightening. Hatori, Shigure, and Ayame slowly backed out of the room, smiles plastered onto their faces. Calmly walking into Haru's room, they gently woke Kyo and Haru." What's going on?" asked Kyo, lefting his head from Haru's chest. " Yuki woke up." said Hatori, his eyes smiling. The teens looked at each other, surprise written plainly across their young faces.

All five of them, silently ran to Yuki's room, carefull not to wake the other patients. Quietly peeking into Yuki's room, a sigh escaped Ayame's lips, as they looked at the young couple. Tohru lay against Yuki's chest, her hands gripping one of his own, while Yuki stroked her hair, careful not to disturb the sleeping girl. "Hey." said Haru, slightly limping into the room. Tohru bolted up, nearly falling of the bed, but Yuki gripped her hand tightly. " Hey, Haru."said Yuki, pulling Tohru to sit next ot him. A small smile slipped onto Haru's face, as he sat at the foot of the bed. Kyo stood in the doorway, shifting uneasily. " Come on,Kyo, Yuki doesn't bite." said Haru, motioning Kyo to sit next to him. Kyo looked at Yuki, nervousness slipping into his eye. Yuki nodded his head slightly, receptive to the cat.

Ayame and Shigure watched, curiosity sparking in their eyes, as they watched the teens. " Are you thinking, what I'm thinking?" asked Shigure, as he looked into his friends eyes. Ayame nodded, a bright smile spreading across his face. " Come on, Haa-san, let's leave the children on their own." said Ayame, as he and Shigure grabbed hold of Hatori's both of his arms. Hatori quietly followed them, his head turned to look at the teens, that sat in the room.