KissyYou: I do not own D. Gray Man, Katekyo Hitman Reborn! and the characters.
Sorry for the wait, guys! :]
Warning: No crying, please, since this is the last chapter. Toodles. - NMI ( o wo)
(Mukuro's POV)
I slowly open my eyes only to wake up in a familiar place...my bedroom. I feel the warmth of the blankets as I am lying on my bed. My eyes slowly adjust to the bright light emanating from the open window. I groan from the soreness of my muscles as I try to remember what happened before I blacked out. As I remember the fight with the akuma, an overwhelming warmth on my hand distracts me from my thoughts.
Oya? Who…?
I glance to my side to see a sight that warms and breaks my heart at the same time. Allen is propped in a chair, resting his head on his arms as he sleeps by my bedside. His gloved hand is gripping tightly to mine.
The poor thing. I must have worried him to death. I can't help but feel relieved that he's here with me…
I feel a small smile forming while I sit up slowly. I reach my free hand to run my fingers through his soft silver hair. I move my hand lower to caress his cheek gently.
I swear on my life that I will never forget the feel of his soft hair and warm skin.
(Allen's POV)
I drift away from heavy sleep when I feel someone touching my hair. I did not want to open my eyes until I feel a cool touch to my cheek. My first thought immediately is Mukuro's fingers.
Mukuro…?
I open my eyes and wait for my vision to clear. I then look up to see Mukuro's beautiful face with his eyes staring down at me warmly.
"M-Mukuro…!"
I sit up quickly and embrace him tightly around his waist. I can feel his arms slowly wrap around my back. I never knew that being in someone's arms feels so safe and comforting.
"I'm so happy...that you woke up… You're okay…"
I cling onto his waist even tighter as if he is about to disappear within my arms. I close my eyes and savor the feeling of holding him. Then I feel his arms tighten around me and whisper softly against my hair.
"I love you."
Those three words nearly made my heart jump out of my chest. I could not even breathe for a second. I glance up to look into Mukuro's eyes. He looks back at me with a soft smile and sincere eyes.
I could not hold back my true feelings anymore.
I reach my hands to hold his face and kiss him with all my feelings spilling into the kiss, in hopes of Mukuro understanding what I am telling him. Mukuro returns my kiss with the same intense feelings. I hold him as close as possible as he grips my waist tightly. I did not know how long we stayed in that position, but I did not care. I hesitantly part from his lips when I need to catch my breath. Mukuro seems to be affected by the kiss as well. We are both trying to get air in our lungs. I gulp slightly and I utter the words that I wanted to say…
"I love you, Mukuro."
I am surprised when Mukuro smiles so sweetly at me. He seems like a different person just from that smile. It is as if he is showing a different side of him only for me to see. I almost want to cry out in joy.
Suddenly, he stops smiling and looks at me with sadness in his eyes.
"...Mukuro, what's wrong?"
I caress his cheek, looking at him with concern. He buries his face into my hand and kisses my palm gently.
"I love you very much, my dear Allen, but I have to leave you."
"...W-What?"
I did not want to believe what I just heard. Mukuro tells me that he loves me...and he suddenly tells me that he is leaving me…? I look at him in disbelief.
"But...why…?"
"I have unfinished business back home. I have to leave as soon as possible."
"Then...I'll go with you!"
Mukuro gives me a sad smile.
"It's something I have to do on my own. You need to stay here...where you're needed."
"So...you're going to just leave me here...and never come back for me?!"
I want to scream at him. Why should he tell me that he loves me if he is going to just leave me?! I shut my eyes to prevent the tears from flowing out. I did not need him to see me like this. I am about to get up and leave him until he grabs onto my wrist gently. I turn my head away from him until he grips my chin with his other hand and forces me to look at him.
"You misunderstood. I do have to leave...but I will come back to you."
My eyes slowly soften at his words and I wait patiently for him to finish speaking.
"Once I finish what I need to do, I'll come running back here for you. However, I'll only come back if you want me to. Otherwise, I have no other reason to return here."
He strokes my cheek with his thumb and looks at me, as if he is waiting for my reply. I did not have any doubt in my mind for my answer.
"Of course I want you to come back, Mukuro! I want you by my side!"
"Are you sure? You'll have to wait for a long time for me…"
"I don't care if I have to wait for a year or ten years! I'll wait for you! Just promise that you'll come back to me!"
"I promise. I won't let anyone else take you away from me."
Mukuro ends the conversation with a rough kiss and we end up sleeping in each other's arms for one last time.
Two days have passed when everyone gathers at the entrance to give their good-byes to Mukuro. Mukuro is standing in front of everyone, with a trident in one hand and a small duffel bag, packed with lunches, in the other. I look around me to see everyone's faces.
Lenalee looks sad to see him go, probably because she is worried that I will be lonely without him. She, at least, figured out my feelings for Mukuro, but only because she would not let me go back to my room without telling her everything. I smile at the memory.
Kanda is hanging out in the back, away from the crowd as usual. He really did not seem to care that Mukuro is leaving. Since he showed up, that means he has to care in some way...right?
Lavi, Komui, and everyone else all wish him the best of luck and to be safe on his trip back home. Everyone just seems so comfortable around Mukuro that things will feel different once he is gone.
Mukuro gives his proper good-bye to each and every person present until he is standing in front of me. We look into each other's eyes, exchanging our feelings without saying a word. He subtly nods his head at me, confirming that this will not be the last time we will see each other. I smile in return, assuring him that I will wait for him, no matter what. Mukuro gives me that sweet smile of his one last time before he steps back and gives his final good-bye.
"I thank all of you for taking care of me. I wish you all the best. Take care."
He glances at me one more time before he turns his back towards us and walks farther and farther away. Most of everyone leaves until it is just me and Lenalee standing there. I stay there until Mukuro is finally out of my sight while Lenalee stays with me to keep me company.
"Are you sure you're going to be fine without him," Lenalee asks me. I look over to her with a reassuring smile.
"I'll be sad that he's gone. I know that. But we both made a promise to each other and I plan to fulfill that promise."
(End)
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"Kufufufu. You think it's over? I don't think so…"
Thank you guys for following and reading this story!
Also thank you NMI for the awesome contribution to the story! Couldn't have finished this without you! Love ya!