Iason decides to take the time to speak to Sakura, talking about the boy's concerns he's hiding; the feelings of trepidation he may have with their deal.

A/N: I'm sorry about the lack of chapter last week. Hopefully, this and the last chapter make up for it :)

Iason found it difficult to bring up the situation. He wasn't getting cold feet, it was just between Gon's erratic behaviour, the loving, tender care he's constantly providing them with every second of the day, it was almost impossible to steal some time for Sakura and himself.

The boy rarely makes time for himself, those long walks or visits to the gym usually happens early in the morning, when Iason and Sakura are both asleep. The boy without access to Zetsu, knows how to get up without disturbing their bodies.

Only once Iason has ever woken to Gon getting up, but before Gon could remove his underwear, Sakura in his sleep would take Iason into his arms, snuggling within the boy's comforting chest. Sleep would take over, and all he'd be able to catch a glimpse of was Gon's smile, how happy he was to witness his two lovers being within each other's grasp.

Iason needed for the two of them to be alone in their hotel, in a place where Sakura could feel comfortable enough to open himself up to him, without having Gon in the background to disturb their discussion.

The last thing Iason wanted Gon to hear, is how the two of them were conspiring in ways to recover the boy's Nen without him figuring out they were causing it.

They had both agreed, seeing the awestruck smile, the gleaming eyes of fascination looking back at them, excited by the prospect of the boy having recovered his Nen, was something they were both looking forward to.

They wanted that world stopping smile, the one when each of them experience, time stops, they forget to breath, only able to focus on the intense smile that could bring about world peace.

It was rare, rare enough to elicit jealousy when both weren't there to experience it at the same time. Iason or Sakura could pretend all they want, that they don't mind missing out on witnessing it, but that giddy feeling bubbling within them, the one that makes them gasp in undeniable shock…

That made it impossible to deny how much they wanted it.

Today was a day Iason managed to wake up, this time after Gon has left, feeling not only hungry, but a desperate need to finally break the ice with his sleeping partner. He rolled over to check the time, finding the clock displaying 7:23am. Gon had been gone for 23 minutes, which left roughly another 37 minutes for the two of them to discuss the situation.

Iason rolled back over to his partner, brushing a few strands of bed hair away from his partner, revealing the boy's gentle features, the soft snoring of a boy who equally loves him as much as Gon does.

He pressed a hand to the boy's shoulder, rocking the boy enough to hopefully disturb his sleep.

Sakura groaned, twisting his head slightly so he can whine into the pillow with a somewhat muffled moan, "Mmmm…"

Iason pressed the boy lightly, earning another groan, followed by a shift in the sheets. He chuckled to himself as the early morning zombie rose from the dead.

Sakura's eyes squinted, blinking rapidly at his blurry boyfriend. He moved, burying his head within his pillow once more; he wanted to go back to sleep, "what time is it?"

"Seven…" Iason looked over at the clock once more, "twenty-five." The boy carted his fingers through his partner's head, his other continuously rocking his partner.

He was being rocked, like a mini tremor. The constant shaking, combined with gentleness in Iason's touches and his voice made it sound like he should get up, "Only Gon rises at the crack of dawn…" Sakura shifted once more, a single eye peeking out from under the pillow, "Is everything ok?"

Iason removed the hand rocking Sakura, "Yeah…" He moved so Sakura had space to get up, if he chose to do so, "I've been… well, I guess you could say struggling to find time. Well, struggling in a sense between Gon's hovering, his love and affection-"

Sakura had begun to sit up midway through Iason's babbling, a little worried about his partner. The babbling was normal, it's just he didn't know where Iason was headed with this conversation.

"-cuddling and…" Iason stopped for a moment, sighing deeply, "I'm definitely getting off topic. You remember when… Gon…" Iason paused once more, wondering if he should admit it as what it was, or sugar coat it for Sakura's sake, at least make it so that his partner won't be as embarrassed "When he took me for the ride of my life?"

Sakura's cheeks flushed red. Maybe a little easier on the graphic imagery "Made me sing to the birds and bees?" He didn't think it was possible, but Sakura's cheeks turned a deeper red. Was there no way for him to say it without making his partner blush. With a sigh, the boy put it bluntly "Unfortunately, I'm gonna have to be blunt. When we had possibly loud aggressive sex?"

"Ye- Yeah! The time I got upset because you were wobbling?" Sakura touched Iason's hand, was his boyfriend about to admit the complete opposite to what he said back then?

"I remembered Gon saying: Yup! I learned so much from Iason, he's a really good teacher. Your hands stilled when our boyfriend said that… you remember?"

"Yeah…"

"Do you regret, not so much learning about Nen… about keeping our plans behind Gon's back?"

Sakura tensed, diverting his eyes from his partner. He did, a little. But the part he regrets most is not asking how Gon feels about it, not so much the "secret" they were keeping from their partner. What if one day, the moment Gon recovers his Nen, he decided long ago he never wanted to get it back…

Or worst-case scenario, Gon finds out they were doing this behind his back?

Would he forgive them?

Iason took his hand, curling his fingertips across Sakura's cheek, wanting the boy to look at him. He saw a saddened expression, one filled with slight fear "It's ok…"

Sakura broke at the affection, burying his face in the partner that was trying to comfort him. He knows it's ok, he just can't help feeling this way. Gon like Iason is a part of his world. He doesn't want to lose either of them for his selfish request to find a way to recover their partner's Nen without the boy knowing.

He wanted it to be a surprise to Gon, because deep down, he knew Gon missed traveling the world with his two best friends. He felt that Killua would've allowed Gon to come with him, his partner and his sister if Gon could protect himself.

Or that was at least what he thought…

There were other factors, mainly the part where Gon did admitted his feelings for the two of them. Daniel and Killua. The rejection hurt, but not as much as Killua having said: After you told me you would defeat Pitou alone and that it was none of our business, I was pretty depressed!

It was a joke back then, but it was still somewhat truthful in Gon's eyes. It was Gon who left Daniel and Killua behind for his own selfish request. To get revenge on Pitou…

The boy regretted it…

He misses his friends…

He wants to keep up with them…

But Gon was no longer selfish; he was placing his feelings on both Iason and himself, putting their feelings first, before his hidden dream. Those tears the boy had spilled in secret, those were from his desire to spend time with his friends on a new adventure.

But now that Sakura thought about it, if Iason and himself helped uncovered Gon's Nen, would he really reach out to his best friends, or would he choose to stay behind by his boyfriends' side?

Iason hugged his partner, gently stroking his boyfriend's back in a comforting manner.

"I'm afraid… a little afraid of the what ifs; There are so many possibilities, other choices Gon might want to choose instead."

"Such as…?" Iason breathed into the nape of his partner's neck, listening to his lover breakdown. It was saddening to watch his boyfriend cry, but Sakura was about to spill his heart out to him, telling him some of his biggest fears.

He had a feeling the boy would choose to keep some of those hidden, but his smaller boyfriend wasn't ready yet to spill all of them. But the fact he was about to spill some of them, means his partner trusts him.

So, he'll listen to everything his partner was about to admit.

"What if Gon never wanted to retrieve his Nen back? An- An- And we pushed him into recovering it?"

Iason pulled back slightly, looking into the tear-stricken eyes. Sakura had been holding onto these feelings for so long, and it had taken them this long to finally talk about it. Gon and himself should be a little more observant when it comes to each other's hidden feelings…

"Gon would never yell at us for that. We both know that…"

"What if…" Sakura bit his lip, finding this part the hardest to admit. Iason will be able to reach out Gon, he's strong, but even if Sakura becomes stronger, learns more about Nen to the point he can cultivate his own Hatsu…

Would that really be enough to be able to stay by Gon's side without putting him in danger?

Iason looked at his partner with hopeful eyes, wanting his partner to admit what he's really holding back.

Sakura instead dropped his head in shame. He couldn't say it yet. He loves his partners so much it hurts, yet he couldn't say what he finds the most fearful out of everything he has felt so far.

"I know…" The boy paused, looking up to meet Iason's eyes, "But what if he changes his mind, that he no longer cares about never recovering his Nen anymore? I don't want to put you in the same position I am… I don't want you to regret helping Gon recover his Nen, only to find out he no longer wanted it…"

Iason shifted his position, his hand continuously stroking the boy's cheek, "Well, I can see there's more to this…"

Sakura's eyes widened slightly, forcing Iason to backtrack slightly, "B- B- But I won't force you to tell me. Take your time. I um…" Iason looked away slightly. Reel it back, reel it back "I'm here to listen when you feel ready. But…"

Iason turned back to offer his best attempt at replicating Gon's vibrant smile, "No matter what, not only I… But Gon will continue to love you no matter what."

Sakura's breath stilled, lost, in Iason's smile. He knew Iason was trying to pretend to smile like Gon, and he had gotten so close, that he almost thought he was looking at Gon, not Iason.

It made his heart explode with new found feelings, forcing himself to hide in his partner's arms.

A burst of air came out of Sakura, it sounded like someone snickering; in reality, it was the boy unable to contain his happiness. Gon was his version of a perfect ray of endless loving sunshine.

Seeing Iason revealing his own version, even if it was trying to replicate Gon's; in his eyes, it was icing on an already perfect cake.

Even with the turmoil churning deep within his own heart, the fears, troubling thoughts and "what ifs" making him struggle to find the right decision, having Iason rebuff the positive side to their trifecta relationship, filled him with giddiness.

No matter his mistakes, if his actions remained forgivable, Gon will continue to love them both equally.

"Did you let out a chuckle…?" Iason asked out of confusion, wondering why Sakura would choose to laugh at his sincere reasoning. Or was it the way he smiled? He was actively trying to replicate their boyfriend's smile.

"No…" Sakura snuggled closer to his partner's chest, listening to the thumbing of the boy's erratic heartbeat, "I'm happy… happy that you're able to think rationally."

"And Gon doesn't…?"

Sakura became a sputtering mess at the comment, "No, Yes! But… Arrgh. I don't mean it like that."

"Is it because Gon is thinking with his dick right now?"

"Wh- Wha- WHAT?" Sakura blushed madly. Was Gon really thinking with his "dick" right now? He didn't exactly know what that detailed.

Iason broke out into laughter, he hadn't expected "that" to be the thing that broke his partner. Gon to some extent was thinking with his "dick", but that was because he was excited about their ever-changing relationship.

Sex was new to Gon, to all of them really. But the boy was getting to experience different versions with his two lovers. He wanted to know every reaction he'll get out of his partners with unconditional fascination.

Happiness was key importance to Gon's human desires, even if it was sexual in nature. Yet, the boy knew if push comes to shove, Gon wouldn't continue to pursue those carnal desires if the partner in question was becoming uncomfortable with Gon's desires.

He'll continue to remain happy no matter the changes.

Iason shifted to cup Sakura's blushing cheek's guiding his boyfriend to look at him. Even as a blushing mess, his boyfriend continued to remain beautiful. Though admitting that out loud, will make them both blushing messes.

Compliments were their absolute weakness, especially when coming from their unfiltered, vibrant golden-amber eyes boyfriend's lips. He had no boundaries when it came to his affection.

Iason pulled his partner in for a kiss, the two of them giving each other a gentle squeeze as their lips touched. Gon would be jealous if he were watching them. He'll want a piece of the shared action.

Pulling away, the two's cheeks reddened, getting lost in each other's eyes as Iason thought about his next move. How does he cement his feelings, while simultaneously burying the hatchet with Sakura's fears?

Kissing was one way, but he needed to word it so Sakura would listen, not feel from his erratic heartbeat. Offering a smile, the words came to him as he looked within his partner's eyes, "Gon loves you unconditionally… As do I…"

"Gon is rubbing off on us…" Sakura spoke in a soft voice, a smile breaking out.

In more than one way… Iason thought, not wanting to say it out loud to his partner. It would break the already sweet and tender mood, shattering the comforting air about them.

Laying back on the bed, Sakura rest his head against Iason's chest. After spilling their hearts out to each other, the two fell asleep once more.

When Gon came back, he broke out into a smile, letting his two lovers continue to sleep undisturbed. Even though it was far past their waking hours, seeing the two sleeping comfortably in each other's arms would make even the most cold-hearted person break out into a smile.

He placed a kiss on each of his partner's forehead, careful enough to not wake them before leaving to have a shower. As he paused at the door one final time, he looked at his partners, whispering words full of deep affection, "I love you…"