#71- Obsession

Take my hand, don't be afraid.

Gokudera blinked a few times before rubbing the sand away from his eyes. He heard grunting and groaning from the bunk above him

'Tenth...' He stared at the mattress, his eyes saddened from the constant shifting that he saw.

The Italian teen sat up, removing his covers and climbed the short distance to the distressed brunette.

"Please.... Please don't take them away-- ngh!"

Gokudera climbed onto the bed, sitting beside his boss. He was unsure of what to do, with the brunette's back facing him.

"No! Don't touch them!" He flipped onto his back, struggling with the blanket that was tangled around his ankles.

"I-If I lose them... I'll..." Tsuna whimpered, his body relaxed as if he was defeated.

Though his breathing raced, the sweat that formed glistening in dim lighting from the edges of the room. These peculiar occurrences caused a deep feeling of uncertainty that easily showed in Gokudera's eyes.
Gokudera took a deep breath of the heavy air as he watched his beloved boss in agonizing pain. He had no idea what to do, then he stopped to think. He bent over and whispered a small chant into Tsuna's ear.

The Vongola's breathing slowed, until it was soft with his chest raising and falling evenly, and the distress frown turned into an eased look of relief. The shorter teen opened his eyes slightly, smiling to the figure of his trusted right hand man.

"Gokudera-kun..." Tsuna mumbled as he reached for the Mafioso's face, cupping it lightly.

"Shh... Go back to sleep, it'll be alright." He placed his hand over the peach one, taking the hand into his own as he kissed the soft skin lightly.

The silver-haired teen felt at eased as well, he cupped his boss's face, and leaned over once again, pressing his lips against Tsuna's forehead. He gathered the blankets that were thrashed around, gently tucking in his boss as he muttered a soft good night.

Before he could maneuver his way back down to his bunk, he felt Tsuna tugging at his shirt. "P-please don't leave... "

He turned around and smiled,

"I'm here."

a/n: Sorry for the never updating phase.... I've been sick for a week and... you know.. the good ol' Holidays are coming up -gags- but, truth be told... it's the time of the year that I write the most!

Please review, onegai shimasu!