"Oh god." Ayumu thought, "This can't be...It's Kanone's. But how could...oh, god." Ayumu was terrified of telling Kousuke, "He was so happy when he found out we were having a baby, and now I have to tell him it's my ex's. I could just not tell him and let him think it was his. No, he would be able to tell; I have to give him a little credit. He has ways of knowing things I really wish he didn't. How do I tell him though? I can't do it...I'll have Dr. Wilson do it. Yeah, that sounds good. Wait, no. Then I'd have to tell him it wasn't Kousuke's." Ayumu sighed, this was all too complicated and he desperately needed someone to talk to. But who? He always talked to his boyfriend about things, but he couldn't talk to him about this. Rio and Ryoko were out as well. He couldn't trust Rio to keep a secret to save her life, and he just didn't know Ryoko that well. That left Kanone. How could he tell Kanone though? He knew he'd have to tell him eventually, he deserved to know, but it was like with Kousuke, he just couldn't tell him until he had talked to someone else. Someone he could trust. He wished more than anything that Hiyono were here right now, he could talk to her. He knew she wouldn't judge him and would help him, "But she's not here. So I need someone else." He went back through his list and found he left someone out. Eyes. Ayumu shivered at the thought, "No. Now way in hell can I tell him. He tried to kill me just because I was going out with Kanone; what would he do if I told him that I was having his husband's child?" Ayumu shivered again and thought a little more, "Maybe I could call Madoka. She'll have to find out anyway, she will be the kid's aunt. Yeah, I'll call Madoka, she'll help." After Ayumu had announced that he was with Kanone, Madoka had freaked out and ran, "Crap." Ayumu sighed, "She hates Kanone, maybe I shouldn't tell her quite yet. She might never talk to me again. She never accepted us and she has a new life now." They still kept in touch after Ayumu informed her that he and Kanone had broken up, but there's no way she would be supportive of this, and Ayumu couldn't blame her. He sighed and was lost in thought until he heard a knock on his door, "Come in." The door opened to reveal the last person Ayumu expected to come visit him, at least on his own. "Eyes? What are you doing here? Is Kanone with you?"

Eyes shook his head, "No. I need to talk with you Ayumu."

Ayumu's eyes widened, thinking that somehow Eyes knew he was carrying Kanone's child. Then Ayumu shook his head, there was no way Eyes could know, "Um, what is it?" Ayumu asked, now confused. What could Eyes need to talk with him about?

Eyes walked in, shut the door, and sat down in the seat next to Ayumu. Eyes looked out the window for a second and then turned his attention to Ayumu, "I didn't know who else to go to. I would talk to Kanone, but I need an outside opinion before I say anything to him. I decided you would be the best to talk to since you know him so well."

Ayumu wondered what secret Eyes could possibly be keeping from Kanone and nodded his head, "Okay...What is it exactly?"

"You have to promise me you won't tell Kanone, or anyone else for that matter. It's not something that I wish everyone to know."

Ayumu sympathized with Eyes, he was in the same situation, "Yeah, I promise. What is it?" Ayumu asked for the third time that night.

Eyes hesitated for a second, his eyes seeming to go out of focus in concentration. He looked back up to Ayumu, "I cheated on Kanone."

Ayumu's eyes went wide, "You...cheated on him? Why the hell would you do that, don't you love him?" Ayumu was furious, but also curious. What would possess Eyes to cheat on his husband?

"It's not exactly that simple, Ayumu." Eyes said bitterly, not entirely confident in his decision to come here, "I was at a party and I think someone drugged me." It wasn't being used as an excuse, just an explanation, Eyes never made excuses. "I realize I have to tell him, I just don't know how to go about it."

Ayumu sighed, knowing all to well what Eyes was asking him, "I can't help you with that. I have my own problems right now, but I can tell you this. If you are straight with him, I'm convinced that Kanone will understand. You still love him, that's obvious or you wouldn't feel this guilty about it. Kanone will see that, as long as you don't take this lightly, Kanone will forgive you. He may put you through some hell and never sleep with you again, but he'll understand."

Eyes glared at that last comment and then nodded, "Alright." As much as he hated to do so, he would have to trust Ayumu's judgment. His attention then switched to something Ayumu said, "You're having problems? With the baby?" He wasn't sure why he cared, but he did. Maybe it was just curiosity, or maybe he felt that he was in debt to Ayumu for helping him and not laughing at him then running and telling everyone. whatever it was, he wanted to know.

Ayumu nodded his head, "Yeah. But it's nothing to serious, it's just..." Ayumu thought how to word this, "Could I tell Eyes? He seemed to trust my opinion and it seems like he cares...But what if he gets angry? What if he tries to attack me again? I'm still sore from the other night and I don't want to put my baby in any danger. But maybe if I tell him it's Kanone's he would want to protect it...what should I do?" Ayumu was shaken from his thoughts by Eyes' voice.

"Just what?" He wasn't as worried now, Ayumu had said it wasn't serious, still, he seemed hesitant to tell Eyes. That could mean it was serious, or just personal; Eyes wasn't sure.

"I found out today...my baby...isn't... She isn't Kousuke's." Ayumu looked away from Eyes, entirely convinced that the Blade Child would get it; he would know immediately that it was Kanone's.

"Not Asazuki's? Well that is a relief. We don't need any more of him around here. Do you know who's it is?"

Ayumu was upset at Eyes' comment, "Kousuke isn't that bad once you get to know him." Ayumu thought about that and realized that Eyes has known Kousuke a lot longer than Ayumu, "Well, at least that's what I think. Anyway, no, it's not his. And yes, I know whose it is. I just don't know how to tell Kousuke, or the father. It was a long time ago and he's moved on."

"Whose is it?" It wasn't that much of a question, more like a demand for information. Even though he could only think of one other man that Ayumu had been with, he still wouldn't believe it until the boy said it himself. Or until he didn't say it. Eyes knew that if the father wasn't Kanone, Ayumu would have no problem telling Eyes. Not because he trusted Eyes that much, but because if it had been anyone else, Ayumu wouldn't have loved the man, and it wouldn't have been as personal for him, but Ayumu said nothing. He was hesitating because it was Kanone. Since he went right from Kanone to Kousuke, Ayumu hadn't had any time in between for another serious relationship. That meant if the father wasn't Kanone or Kousuke, he would have concieved with some random man from a one night stand. It would be embarrassing, sure, but nothing to hide. It only took a few more seconds of Ayumu avoiding Eyes' gaze before the pianist said the words that the other boy couldn't, "Kanone."

Ayumu froze when Eyes spoke that name and he slowly turned to look at Eyes. Sadly he nodded his head, "Yeah, it was the first night that we were together." Ayumu stopped himself before he went into anymore detail, Eyes didn't need to know the details.

Eyes took a deep breath, "Why were you so hesitant to tell me?"

Ayumu looked at Eyes like he was retarded, "Well I figured you wouldn't be too happy with me having your husband's baby. And also I know how protective you are of Kanone, I remember what you did when you found out we were together. I was kind of scared to tell you because of how you would react." Ayumu was being completely honest, not trying to hide anything from Eyes, lying would so not be the thing to do right now.

Eyes thought about this and agreed, "Yes, I suppose I did overreact a bit before. You are going to tell him though, correct?"

Ayumu nodded, "I have to tell him and Kousuke. I don't know which will be harder, you saw how excited Kousuke was...this is going to break his heart."

Eyes nodded, "Yes, Kousuke is very loyal to you though, he won't hate you for this."

"Yeah, I'm sure you're right. And it's not like I cheated on him or anything." Ayumu regretted that comment. He looked at Eyes who was glaring at him, "I didn't mean anything by that..." Eyes just shook his head and Ayumu knew that he knew he wasn't being sarcastic, "I just don't know how to tell him, there's no good way to do it." Then Ayumu had another thought, "Poor Kanone, this is going to be a lot for him to take. Do you think he'll be okay with all of this?"

Eyes shook his head again, "I don't know. The real question is who will tell him first?"

Before Ayumu could answer a voice sounded from the doorway, "Tell me what?"

Eyes turned around and saw Kanone standing there, smiling that same loving smile he always had on. Eyes didn't want to be the one to wipe that smile off his face, "Kanone. What are you doing here?"

"Well I got home and you were gone so I figured I'd come and visit Ayumu. Just to make sure he was doing okay. And what are you doing here Eyes? I didn't expect you to come here of your own free will."

Eyes sighed and decided that hiding his secret from Kanone was the same to lying as him, and Kanone hated lying above everything else. Eyes certainly didn't want Kanone to hate him, and trusting in Ayumu's words, Eyes spilled. "I came here to get Ayumu's opinion on something."

"Really? Why didn't you just ask me?" Kanone was confused now, why would his husband go to Ayumu when he could have just talked to Kanone?

"Because it...it was about you. I didn't know how to tell you so I thought that Ayumu would be a good person to ask, seeing as how he knows you so well."

"About me? What about me? Eyes, what are you hiding?" Kanone became worried, Eyes never hid anything from him, what could be so important that he couldn't come to Kanone for help. More importantly what could be so important that involved Kanone?

Eyes sighed, looked away for a moment and then into Kanone's eyes, "You know that party I went to a few days ago?"

"Yes..." Kanone became wary, he remembered very well. He got a call from Eyes' producer saying that the pianist was in the hospital. It was strange but Kanone never made an attempt to find out what happened, he had been to concerned about Eyes to question him and everyone else he asked just said they didn't know.

"That night...someone drugged me..."

"Wh-what? Eyes, what happened? Who did it?"

Eyes shook his head, "I'm not sure of the details, I was a little out of it. The only thing I know for sure is that I slept with someone and then blacked out. The next thing I knew I was in the hospital and you were there. Kanone, I..."

"Stop." Kanone went back over Eyes' words, "Eyes, I don't want to hear any apologies."

Eyes stared at Kanone, very convinced that his husband was pissed and would request a divorce immediately, he knew he shouldn't have said anything else. Just let Kanone think, but he couldn't seem to keep his mouth shut, "Kanone, please. I didn't..."

"Eyes, I said be quiet!" Kanone shouted. This surprised everyone in the room, especially Kanone. He had only ever yelled at Eyes once and that was when he had gotten suspended for getting into a fight at school for no reason. Eyes started crying (remember, this was a long time ago) and Kanone felt so guilty that he promised never to shout at him again. "I didn't mean to yell..." Kanone started to apologize, but Eyes just shook his head.

"I deserve it. Just, Kanone...don't hate me for this. Please." Eyes was begging, he was seriously desperate; he didn't think he could live without Kanone. The older man had been his best friend, his entire world for as long as Eyes could remember.

Kanone smiled warmly and kissed his husband. This took Eyes by surprise but he didn't complain. Kanone pulled away and laughed at Eyes' shocked face, "Eyes, you said you were drugged, why in the world would I be mad at you when you were very clearly taken advantage of? The only thing I should be is grateful that you're alright. And I'm only slightly disappointed that you weren't more careful; it could have been a Hunter that drugged you. They could have killed you, Eyes."

Said boy was relieved beyond reason that Kanone wasn't upset, "I know, Kanone. I'll be more careful, I promise. I love you."

Kanone smiled at this, Eyes rarely ever said the phrase first, "I love you, too Eyes." Kanone kissed Eyes once more and turned to Ayumu, "So, Ayumu, how's the baby? Everything okay?"

Ayumu seeing how well Kanone took Eyes' news decided to go for it. "Actually, Kanone, I need to tell you something that I found out today."

Kanone became concerned, "What is it...is everything alright?" Ayumu hesitated which made Kanone even more concerned, "Ayumu?" He gently pried.

Ayumu sighed and looked up to Kanone, preparing to tell him the news.