Phoenix's eyes widen and she is too surprised to pull away from her Boss as he kisses her. Gokudera's mouth gaps open in shock.

"He did not just…" He can feel Reapers grip tighten and when he looks back Gokudera sees a look of anger writing across his face. Phoenix tries to pull away but Declan holds her in place. Gokudera screams at Declan. "I'M GONNA FUCKING KILL YOU, YOU BASTARD!"

Phoenix finally manages to pull away from Declan and she leans back, a look of disgust and terror on her face.

"Sir." Reaper says quietly and the anger in his voice is barely disguised. "The other matter."

"Ah yes." Declan stands and walks to Gokudera. "You and your girlfriend are to be guests at my annual gala. You cannot say no to this invitation."

Gokudera glares up at the taller man.

"And if we don't show up?"

Declan leans over so the he is whispering in Gokudera's ear.

"Our Dear Little Phoenix will die." He straightens and looks at Reaper. "I trust you to explain the rest."

"Of course Sir."

Gokudera grinds his teeth as he feels disgust building up. Reaper waits until Declan has left the room before rushing to Phoenix's side.

"Hey Kid, you alright? Come on Kid, look at me."

Reaper reaches out his hand and Phoenix slaps it away. She stands unsteadily.

"Don't. Touch. Me."

"Kid…"

Reaper takes a step forward and Phoenix takes on back.

"Go across yourself you self-centered, egotistical, backstabbing SON OF A BITCH!"

Reaper blinks and scowls.

"Fine. Tomorrow you will meet your dates and go for a fitting. Your dates will tell you the rest of the details."

Gokudera furrows his eyebrows.

"Dates? What dates?"

"Your dates. You don't honestly think you'll be going together do you? No, the Boss will have much more fun this way." Reaper heads for the door but stops and turns around. "I am sorry Kid, if there was anything I could do I'd…"

He takes a half step forward.

"Just…go. Please Reaper…just go."

At the sound of his code name Reaper scowls and nods.

"Fine."

The Hispanic man leaves and Phoenix falls to the floor. Gokudera rushes over to her and holds her up.

"Babe, are you all right?" He checks her injuries. "We have to go treat these…"

"I'm fine." Phoenix coughs. "Or I will be."

Gokudera picks the red head up in his arms.

"Come on." He carries her to the bedroom and gently sets her down on the bed before going into the bathroom and returning with the first aid kit. "Amateur I know. But it'll do the trick."

"Or you could just call Blue." She coughs again, and when she pulls her hand away from her mouth there is some red liquid in the palm of her hand. "Well that's not good..."

"Shitshitshitshitshitshit" Gokudera runs off to get the phone and quickly dials Blue's number. He quickly returns to the bedroom. "He said he'll be here asap." He looks worriedly down at Phoenix as sits on the edge of the bed, stroking her hair. "I'm sorry. This is all my fault."

"How the hell is it your fault?"

Phoenix looks up at Gokudera, suddenly pulls him down and kisses him desperately. She pulls at his shirt and her hands go to the buttons of his jeans. Gokudera's eyes widen. He lets her kiss him but tires pulling his shirt down. Gokudera pulls away as she tried to undo his pants.

"Whoa, whoa, wait…no…not…not like this."

Gokudera holds Phoenix's hands away.

"Yes like this!" Phoenix tries to stand up and winces, grabbing her side. "What? Don't you want me anymore?"

Gokudera gently puts his hands on her shoulders to make her sit back down on the bed.

"It's not that, Aydan. You know it's not. But not…I don't want to just fuck because…well…I want it to mean something, ya know?" He runs a hand through his hair in frustration. "I know I'm not making myself clear, but this isn't the right moment. You're hurt and shit basically just went down." He shakes his head. "So…not like this."

Gokudera picks up Phoenix's hand and kisses it.

"I was just kissed by my boss! I told the only brother I have left to go fuck himself! So I'm thinking that now's a pretty good time Hayato! I could be dead tomorrow! Hell we both could! So why not!"

Gokudera stands up and looks at her seriously.

"Aydan, if we die tomorrow, then so be it. I can die happy by your side. I don't need sex to make it any more important. And no, it's not a good time. Yeah, you swapped saliva with that motherfucker, but this isn't the way to go about it." He sits down once again and look into Phoenix's eyes pleadingly and holds his hand up to her cheek. "Per favore, Aydan. Please understand…"

Phoenix leans into his hand and closes her eyes.

"I just…I…" Phoenix gasps and throws her arms around his neck. "I thought he was here to kill you." The girls starts to cry. "I thought that the only reason the boss would show up was to give you a death sentence and I….I don't want to lose you…"

Gokudera sighs and hugs Phoenix, stroking her hair.

"It's okay…I'm here. I'll always be. Don't worry. I won't let him do anything to us again. I promise."

Phoenix cries harder, ignoring the pain in her side.

"I was so scared Hayato, and then you went at him and I…I…"

"Shh…it's okay. I'm fine." Gokudera rests his head on top of hers. "I'll be fine."

Gokudera holds onto Phoenix as she cries into his shoulder.