Gokudera lays his head back as he flips through the channels on Phoenix's TV, sighing when he doesn't find anything interesting.

"All these Americans shows are crap."

He tosses the remote onto the table and throws and arms over his eyes, trying to relax when he hears the door open. Soon Phoenix's small black and white kitten jumps up on the couch next to Gokudera, the cat had taken an instant like to the silver-haired teen. Next Phoenix walks up behind the couch and shifts uncomfortably.

"Hayato…I…We need to talk about what happened."

Gokudera stays still for a moment, debating whether he should pretend to be asleep or not but after a few moments he sits up and stares at Phoenix. He shifts over and pats the ears next to him, signaling for her to sit down next to him. Phoenix takes a deep breath and sits down next to him.

"Hayato I…I'm sorry…"

Gokudera still says nothing as he puts an arm around Phoenix's shoulders and pulls her towards him, hiding his other hand from her as he strokes her hair. Gokudera feels Phoenix stiffen but keeps her close

"I know you are but…why didn't you stop? You know how much my honor resolution mean to me…"

"Because I…I couldn't…I just wanted you and…"

"But you deliberately went against me determination. I love you Aydan. I do. It just…it hurt knowing you think so lightly of something I take so seriously."

"I don't, I love the face that you take them so seriously. I just…I needed you."

"You don't think it was hard for me too? It was. But there's more to us than just sex Aydan."

"I know but…" Phoenix breathes deeply. "God I need you." Her shoulders relax and Phoenix leans against Gokudera's chest. "I just need you."

Gokudera flinches slightly as Phoenix leans against the ears she had bitten.

"S-Shit…"

Phoenix notices the flinch and pulls back and her hands move towards his chest but pulls it back suddenly.

"Hayato…I'm so sorry…"

Gokudera sighs.

"It's fine. It's just…bruising pretty badly." He keeps his hand on Phoenix's head and pulls her towards him again, resting his forehead against hers. "Don't sweat it. Just don't…don't do it again. Please?"

"No point. I've already marked you as mine." She laughs slightly and when Gokudera doesn't laugh with her she closes her eyes, biting her lower lip. After a little bit she opens her eyes and looks into Gokudera's. "I…I can try to heal it, if you want."

Gokudera shakes his head.

"No, there's no need to. I'm fine."

Gokudera digs his bad hand further into his side, making sure Phoenix doesn't see it.

"But it hurts right?" Phoenix notices the movement and pulls back, giving him a questioning look. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, everything's fine. I just don't need you to heal me."

Gokudera moves back slightly.

"I can tell when you're lying to me Hayato." She moves closer to him. "What's wrong with your hand?"

"I said everything is all right Aydan."

Gokudera stands up and keeps his arm behind his back and Phoenix stands up facing him.

"Hayato show me your hand." Her expression softens. "Please." At first Gokudera doesn't move but then slowly moves his right hand towards Phoenix, looking away and purses his lips slightly. "Oh Hayato…" Phoenix gently takes his bandaged hand in her hands. "What did you do?"

Gokudera shrugs.

"Nothing really."

Phoenix unwraps Gokudera's hands and carefully runs her fingers over the bruising on his knuckles.

"It looks like…you punched something…" She looks up into his eyes. "Did you do this because of me?" Gokudera cringes as she touches the highly sensitive area on his knuckles and says nothing, as he avoids her eyes. "You did…" Guilt enters Phoenix's eyes and she drops his hand. "I…I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Gokudera pulls his hand away from Phoenix and wraps it back up.

"This is why I didn't want to tell you. It's not your fault. It's mine."

"But you wouldn't have done it if I had just…" Phoenix turns away and runs a hand through her hair. "God this is all my fault."

Gokudera grabs Phoenix with his good hand and pulls her into an embrace.

"Aydan, this wasn't your fault. It was my stupid decision. Not yours."

Phoenix hugs Gokudera, careful to avoid the bruising around his heart.

"Please Hayato…please let me try to heal it."

"No, you don't have to. It was my mistake. I have to deal with it…"

"Please Hayato. Just…let me do something to make up for this morning."

"You don't need to I…" Gokudera stops as he notices the expression on Phoenix's face and bites his lip slightly before giving up, stretching out he hand towards her. "Fine."

Phoenix takes Gokudera's hand in hers and carefully removes the bandages once more before muttering.

"Tar, Dóiteáin na Beatha"

A warm fire surrounds the couples's hands but it doesn't burn then as the bruises slowly fade from Gokudera's hand. Once the fire disappears Phoenix lets go and Gokudera stretches his hand and wiggles his fingers.

"Damn…" He clenches his fist to make sure it isn't a trick and glances back at Phoenix. "T-Thank you…"

"I…Can I heal the bite too?"

"If you want."

"You'll have to take off your shirt. I promise I won't try anything I just…I need to actually touch the bruise."

Gokudera hesitantly pulls his shirt over his head and Phoenix has to bite the inside of her cheek to keep herself in check.

"Like this?"

"You're really not making this easy for me, Hayato. Can you at least try to not be this..." Phoenix gestures to all of him. "Hot!"

Gokudera cocks an eyebrow and smirks.

"I'm not actually. You just have very bad taste in men."

"Says you." Phoenix steps closer to him and places her hand over his heart, closing her eyes. "This bruise is deeper..." Her head cocks to the side as if she's listening. "It might hurt you to heal it..." She opens her eyes and looks up at him. "Are you sure...I don't want to hurt you anymore that I already have."

"Just do it Aydan. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine."

Phoenix bites her lips and takes a deep breath before repeating the phrase she said before and allowing the flames to spread over the bruise. Gokudera bites his lower lip hard enough to draw a bit of blood.

"Merda."

The silver-haired teen tries hard to hide the discomfort from Phoenix but she notices and frowns sadly, murmuring.

"I'm sorry Hayato…I'm so sorry."

Gokudera looks into Phoenix's crystal like eyes.

"It's fine Aydan. Don't worry about it too much, I'm fine."

Phoenix keeps her eyes focused on the flames covering Gokudera's bruise but she smiles.

"Lies. I can feel your heartbeat Hayato."

Gokudera smiles softly.

"It's because you're here." Phoenix smiles but concentrates on her work. In about five minutes the flames flow back into Phoenix's hand and a sickly pallor comes over her. The red-haired girl collapse forward into Gokudera's chest, holding onto his shoulders to keep herself upright. A flash of worry crosses Gokudera's face. "Aydan! Don't push yourself. Are you okay?"

Phoenix nods.

"Y-Yeah...just...haven't used that much flame in a while." She rests her head against Gokudera's shoulder. "Completely worth it though."

Gokudera runs his hand through what is left of Phoenix's hair.

"Come on, you need to rest." He hooks his arms under Phoenix slim body and picks her up, carrying her to the bed room and gently laying her on the bed. "No complaints. Just rest. Please."

"Hayato, I'm fine. Just a little tired. It'll pass."

"Then rest until it does."

Gokudera leans over and kisses Phoenix on the forehead while the girl thinks about it and pulls the blankets over herself.

"Can we go to the Roost when I'm rested? I want you to meet my family."

Gokudera smiles down at Phoenix and settles onto the bed next to her.

"Sure, whatever you want."

The silver-haired teen watches as Phoenix slowly goes to sleep.