Gokudera quickly turns his head towards the door, almost dropping Phoenix as his strength wavers in shock.

"W-What the hell!"

Gokudera blushes profusely and Kite leans against the couch.

"Oh no, don't stop on my account."

"Kite, get out." Phoenix growls as she turns to Gokudera and whispers. "I hate my team."

Gokudera looks up at his red-haired lover.

"I'm starting to really dislike them too."

He sets Phoenix down on the floor, sighing as he straightens his still-wet shit trying his best not to even look at Kite.

"Kite, what do you want? And could you please knock next time!"

Phoenix crosses her arms and glares at the blond woman.

"Well you see Boss," Kite eyes Gokudera's shirt. "I'm here to get you ready for the Gala."

"Kite the Gala is tomorrow night. It's not even noon yet, what could you possibly need almost two days to do?"

"Well to make you look perfect I have a lot to do."

Gokudera freezes at Kites words.

"What?" He glares at Kite, tired of people saying that Phoenix wasn't perfect. "What the fuck do you mean you have a lot to do to make her look perfect?" Hayato pulls Aydan close. "She is perfect. Of course a two-bit whore like yourself wouldn't know perfect even if it bit you in the ass."

Kite blinks and takes a few steps forward.

"See not that was completely uncalled for Gokudera Hayato." She slams Gokudera against the wall by this throat, lifting him up off the ground and smiles sweetly. "You should never talk to a lady like that."

Gokudera grunts as his hands go up to try and loosen Kites hands from his throat.

"Lady my ass."

Suddenly Gokudera falls to the floor as Phoenix pulls Kites arm away from Gokudera and pushes her across the room. The redhead stands poised to fight in front of her boyfriend, her hands alight with fire and her hair moving by an unfelt wind.

"Try that again Kite. You'll lose your arms. I promise you that."

Gokudera rubs his sore neck as Kite takes a fighting stance as well.

"Phoenix, it would be an honor to fight you."

"Say that after I've kicked your ass." Phoenix leans back on her leg before launching herself forward, her fist connecting with Kits stomach while her other hand hits a few pressure points. While Kite is unbalanced Phoenix moves behind Kite reaching behind her and throwing Kite over her shoulder. The girl knells on Kite s stomach and grabs her wrists. "Now Kite, unless you would like me to tear your arms off, I suggest you apologize to Hayato."

"Why should I? He called me a whore."

Gokudera watches the fight in stunned silence and mumbles under his breath.

"I called you a whore 'cause it's true..."

Phoenix pulls on Kites arm and there is a loud pop as one of her shoulders pops out of its socket.

"AH! Alright! Alright!"

Gokudera's eyes widen as he hears the pop.

"Damn." He suddenly notices the fire that still surrounds Phoenix's hand. "That…that looks like Juudaime's Dying Will. But…how?"

Phoenix pulls back on Kite's other arm.

"Well…we're waiting."

"I'm sorry I touched your boy-toy."

"Wrong apology." Phoenix pulls on Kites arm until it is at the point of dislocation. "Try again."

"HOLY SHIT! I'm sorry I attack him!"

Phoenix lets Kites arm drop.

"That's better." She steps off Kite's stomach and walks back to Gokudera. Phoenix lightly touches his neck, the flames that dance between her fingers turning soft and warm. "Are you alright." Gokudera doesn't answer and his eyes stay fixated on the flames on Phoenix's hands. Phoenix sees his eyes trained on her hand and pulls away. "Ah, sorry."

The fire on her hands die out and Gokudera looks up at her with wide eyes.

"Yeah, I'm good."

He stands and stays quite, as if he's contemplating the events that he just watched unfold.

"I never really thought about it…maybe it's because I've never seen her fight so seriously before…but…damn."

"I guess that was weird for you, huh?"

Gokudera just blinks at Phoenix as she speaks to him.

"N-N0…It's good."

Phoenix rubs the back of her neck uncomfortably.

"I'm sorry..."

Gokudera shakes his head quickly.

"It's fine."

He leans over and ruffles Phoenix's hair thinking.

"At least I'm taller."

"I shouldn't have stepped in, you could have taken her." Phoenix hugs Gokudera tightly. "I'm sorry."

There's a sharp intake of breath as Kite pops her shoulder back into place.

"Okay Boss, you know how much I love cute moments like this, and especially now that you're in it, but we really have to go."

"Alright already." Phoenix grimaces so only Gokudera can see. "Come one Hayato, before I kill her."

"Oh no, Gokudera stays here."

Gokudera freezes at Kites word and Phoenix grabs onto Gokudera's arm tightly at the thought of spending the night away from him.

"What?"

"Kite, no."

"Phoenix, yes. Just think of this like the night before your wedding. The groom can't see the bride before the wedding or it's bad luck."

Phoenix blushes but pushes on.

"This isn't our wedding Kite!"

Gokudera blushes profusely and pulls Phoenix closer.

"She doesn't have to leave. There's no point. She's better here…with me."

"Yes she does. Gokudera I'm the only one on our team with any real fashion sense, so if you want Phoenix looking her best then we are gonna have to start early. Like five in the morning."

"But the gala doesn't start until six!"

"Yes, and you are gonna need a lot of work." Kite hears Gokudera growl. "What? She does. You may think she looks perfect but she's not exactly queen of taking care of herself. I have to work around all that and make her presentable to the higher ups."

Phoenix tightens her grip on Gokudera's arm.

"Please Kite...he keeps my nightmares away. Can't you just come get me in the morning."

Gokudera fights the urge to tell Kite to go fuck herself and pulls Phoenix close to him.

"She's fine just the way she is. She can stay here and look ten times better than you ever could."

Kite starts to argue but Phoenix cuts her off.

"Kite! Did the Boss order this?" Kite nods. "Damn it." She sighs and turns to Gokudera. "Hayato…I have to go…" She hugs him. "But I really don't want to."

"But I don't want you to go."

Gokudera encircles Phoenix in his arms and holds her tightly.

"Kite, wait outside. I'll join you in a few." Kite nods and leaves the room. "Hayato…"

Phoenix seems at a loss for words before she latches onto Gokudera's lips and kisses him passionately. The silver-haired teen allows Phoenix to take control of the kiss before pulling back slowly and giving her one last peck.

"Ci vediamo somani Aydan." Gokudera presses his lips to hers again and whispers against them. "I love you."

Phoenix leans against Gokudera's chest.

"I'm going to miss you Hayato." She feels her boyfriend's arms tighten around her and lets herself feel the safety they provide before stepping away and looking up into his mint green eyes. "I love you too."

Phoenix makes for the door but turns around and kisses Gokudera one last time before walking out of the room. Gokudera stays where he is until he hears a car start. He walks over to the balcony just in time to see Phoenix get into a black Mercedes and sighs, silently waving her off even though she can't see him.

"Ciao…mi piccolo fenice."