A Dawn I Need To Bear
A/N: Special thanks to Brokenshardsofmyheart99, who would've checked this if there had been time. Thank you for the reviews! (Sorry for the short chapter.)
Bowing his head, Kazuki picked up the tattered and filthy coat. Before putting it around himself, he shook it. "That's why I'm being hunted down. Toshiki, now you know why I need your aid. If you wish to back down, I understand. It is far too much to ask of anyone, particularly you."
"No," Toshiki said, shaking his head. "Juubei and I vowed we would protect you. He certainly did keep his promise. That's why I don't intend on letting you down." When he reached him, Toshiki embraced him. "What happened to Juubei, Kazuki?" he asked, patting his head and stroking his hair.
Burrowing his head on the man's chest, Kazuki answered, "I don't know." After taking in a shuddery breath, he explained. "We were together up until two days ago. All of this began to happened months ago, Toshiki, but neither Juubei or I realized it until last week."
Toshiki released him. "Kazuki," he said, tilting his head so they saw each other's eyes. "You'll need to explain everything to me. So far, little of this makes sense to me. Although, I don't think you know much either, huh?"
"You're right," Kazuki answered, nodding. "Perhaps things will become clear later. I want to find Juubei, I need him, Toshiki. You're my only hope in finding him and in trying to make sense of this, too." Closing his eyes, he rested his head on Toshiki's chest. "I'm tired, though. There hasn't been enough time to rest."
Stroking his hair, Toshiki brought him closer to his body. He lifted him up and began to walk. "You can sleep here. We'll have to move soon, won't we? For now, just rest. You need it, Kazuki." Removing the clutter from his bed, he moved Kazuki into a sitting position on the bed. "Make yourself comfortable," he said as he took off the tattered coat from Kazuki's body.
"It's your bed. You should sleep on it, Toshiki," Kazuki whispered, his eyes closed.
Chuckling, Toshiki responded. "I will, but after you go to sleep. Let me check some things first, then I'll come back and sleep next to you."
With his eyes blurry from sleep, Kazuki saw Toshiki walk to his closet. When he opened it, he took out two suitcases. Soon after, he began filling them up with several articles of clothing, emergency supplies and anything else someone would need on a trip. It was evident that the blonde was packing up for both of them.
By this time tomorrow, or perhaps earlier, they would be gone.
Clutching the blanket with his hand, Kazuki closed his eyes. "Toshiki, when this is over, I will pay you back for this," he muttered, hoping the man understood him.
It appeared he had, for he responded with a soft laugh. "This is my job, Kazuki, both as your bodyguard and as your friend. Why pay me back for this? Besides, it'll be enough when you're safe."
Smiling to himself, Kazuki's grasp on the blanket loosened. He felt his own breath become softer, a lullaby for him. "Good night, Toshiki," he muttered, drifting off to sleep.
Sometime during his sleep, he had woken up. Although he wasn't certain, it felt as if he were in car. It was on the road, driving in the dark. Unable to stay awake, he fell asleep once more.