When he came to, Yumichika found himself laying on a bed. He looked to his right and saw a window. The brightness of the sunlight momentarily blinded him, but when he was able to see clearly again, he saw he was inside Squad 4's barracks. He immediately sat up, remembering what had happened. He was still clothed in his uniform, only his shirt was open and his chest was bandaged.

'That's funny...' He thought. 'I don't remember getting hurt...'

"That's right," he said out loud. "Ikkaku...I have to find him..."

He stood up, feeling more light-headed than he anticipated. He almost fell back down, but caught himself before hand. He examined this side of the room. There was a curtain hanging in front of him. He pushed it aside and walked forward. Sure enough, Ikkaku was in the bed in that little section. He breathed a sigh of relief, making his way to his bedside. He took a seat in the chair by the bed. He looked over Ikkaku's condition.

His arm was wrapped up, his stomach and chest wounds were also wrapped up, but there was no blood leaking from them, so that was a good sign. His breathing was steady, not ragged like it was before.

Ikkaku popped an eye open. "Are ya going to stare at me all day?"

Partially shocked, partly flustered, Yumichika yelped, gaining a soft laugh from Ikkaku.

Yumichika averted his gaze. "Sorry.."

"Don't worry about it." Ikkaku said. "I was only seeing if you were hurt or not. Apparently you aren't, which is a miracle, considering of what I heard from Lieutenant Kotetsu..." He looked at Yumichika. "Why did you do that?"

He looked down. "The reason should be obvious Ikkaku..." He looked up. "To save you..."

"I would've been fine..." Ikkaku said. "You didn't have to push yourself-"

"Yes I did!" Yumichika said suddenly. "I had to, because I was responsible for those wounds you got.."

"No you're not.."

"Yes I am!" Yumichika said, tears daring to prick the sides of his eyes. "It was because you tried to protect me..."

Ikkaku slapped him in the face. Yumichika yelped in shock, holding his hand to his tingly cheek.

"Shut up!" Ikkaku said. "Look. I told you it's not your fault, so why don't you listen to me dammit!"

Yumichika bit his lip and looked down. He knew it was pointless trying to talk sense into Ikkaku. Yumichika knew that himself was to blame, but Ikkaku wouldn't except that fact. "I'm sorry.." he said timidly.

Ikkaku sighed. "Whatever...Quit wasting your breath. I already told you you're not to blame."

"Alright alright," Yumichika said, then paused. "How are you feeling?"

"i'm fine." he answered. "How about you?" He smirked slightly. "It looks like you are getting bags under your eyes.."

"What?!" Yumichika shouted as he stood up to try to find a mirror. He opened a drawer and found a hand held one. He carefully examined the skin underneath his eyes. He turned and glared at Ikkaku.

Ikkaku burst out laughing. "I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself!" He continued laughing.

Yumichika blushed with embarrassment. "Ikkaku..."

Ikkaku continued laughing. "Oh. You should've seen your face!" He proceeded to mock Yumichika. "What?!"

Yumichiks grumbled in frustration, slamming the mirror down on the table. "Would you stop?"

Ikkaku stopped laughing. "Okay okay. Don't get so worked up over something so trivial."

"I wouldn't call my beauty 'trivial'," Yumichika started, "I would call it..."

He suddenly felt light-headed. He collapsed to his knees, one arm resting on the table, the other with his hand holding his temples.

Ikkaku stood up. "Are you alright Yumichika?"

"Perfectly fine." he said between gritted teeth, before wincing in pain.

"Hey. You're not okay." Ikkaku walked over to him and knelt beside him. "Come on now. You need to get back in bed."

"Like you're one to talk Ikkaku." Yumichika retorted. "You're probably in worse shape than me-"

"No I'm not." Ikkaku paused before continuing. "It's been 3 days since you passed out."

"3...days..?" Yumichika repeated.

"Yeah. So don't go telling me who is in better shape or not." Ikkaku picked Yumichika up, bride-style, and walked back to Yumichika's bed, setting him on it. "You're going back to bed."

Yumichika looked up at Ikkaku and blushed slightly. "A-alright..If you insist-"

"Shut up already and get some rest."

Yumichika blinked a couple times. "Since when are you one to boss me around?"

"I am 3rd seat." He said. "And you are 5th seat. I can boss you around as much as I like. Now get some rest Yumichika.."

Yumichika sighed, laying down in the bed. "I suppose I shall get some sleep.."

He closed his eyes, placing one hand under his face and the other hugging his chest.

He heard Ikkaku sigh. "Sleep well... Yumichika.."