Atsushi and Fumiko were coming back from a wonderful date at their favorite restaurant in Yokohama. Little did they know things would soon take a turn for the worse…

Atsushi's eyes widened and he frantically looked around when he felt Fumiko's hand leave his own and he could've sworn he heard a scared squeak. "Fumi?! Where are you?!" He shouted, frantically retracing his and Fumiko's steps. His breathing hitched when he heard a gunshot from a nearby alleyway and he was quick to run towards it. He skidded to a stop and his eyes widened at what he saw…

Fumiko lay unconscious on the ground, blood flowing from her chest. A member of the Port Mafia stood above her, a gun in hand. Soon enough, the horror on Atsushi's face was replaced with rage. The woman's eyes widened as Atsushi transformed. A low growl sounded from the tigers throat.

Atsushi began to slowly circle the woman. He gently pulled Fumiko away so he could more effectively protect her against the threat. Then, before she could react, Atsushi leapt towards the woman and began attacking her relentlessly.

Fumiko woke up just enough to see what Atsushi was doing. Her eyes widened in fear. She had never seen him this way before… She shakily forced herself to stand up and slowly walked over to the tiger. "At…su…" She whispered weakly, touching his shoulder. She fell into Atsushi, coughing up blood as he quickly got off the woman and transformed back, carefully gathering Fumiko into his arms. "H-hey… Y-you're going to be okay…"

Atsushi looked into Fumiko's dull, tired eyes with tears in his own and he quickly tightened his hold on her before running to the Agency dorms as fast as he could. He had to get help for her right away… When he could see the Agency dorm building, he tried his best to speed up even more. He burst through the door and went to the elevator so he could get to his room asap.

Once inside, Atsushi very gently laid Fumiko down on their bed and he began treating her injuries. "P-please don't leave me… I-I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I lost you…" Atsushi sobbed, gently holding Fumiko's hand to his forehead.

In the coming days, Atsushi never left Fumiko's side for even a second. He wanted to be there to hold her and help her feel safe once she awoke. Atsushi was asleep when he felt the small squeeze of his hand. His eyes slowly opened then he shot up with a smile and happy tears in his eyes. "Fumi! You're finally awake! How are you feeling?" He asked with concern as well as relief in his eyes. Fumiko shot up and hugged Atsushi tightly, burying her face into the crook of his neck.

Atsushi gently held her, pressing her body against his own. He loved the sense of security that holding Fumiko brought him. "It's okay, bunny… You're safe now…" He whispered, rubbing circles on her back, pressing a kiss to her temple.

Atsushi was so glad he could hold Fumiko again. He felt honored that Fumiko trusted him so much even after everything she'd ever been through. He gently laid down with her in his arms, resting her head on his chest. "I love you so much, my little doll…"

He smiled at the feeling of her relaxing into him. "I love you so much too, Atsu…"

~the end~