Letting Go

Part 1 - Relenting

Hibari stood upright and firm, back pressed against the stiff looking wooden door, arms crossed.

"Tch."

I flinched. Hic cold voice shocked me like electricity.

He turned and left the room, leaving me in loneliness.

I lay in the hospital bed, oxygen mask on. My eyes half closed, I sighed.

Maybe… for me… the end… is the beginning…

I closed my eyes, thoughts of giving in overcame me.

"Don't go!"

"____-chan! Don't! Stay… Alive…" His voice resounded through my mind; an empty shell vibrated.

He sounded so sad… and I could picture the tears trickling down, past his cheeks.

I felt like telling him not to worry, let me go. I might be happier that way.

There is always a new beginning at the end.

But I could not summon my will.

He sounded so helpless; I couldn't take it out of my conscience if I did it.

Why did he had to say those words? I couldn't bear to part now.

Why don't you just let me go?

Part 2 – Gone.

"Tsuna. You have to let go now. It has been 5 years. Even the doctors said that she will not wake up. Its time to move on," Hibari's voice approached Tsuna solemnly.

His head dropped. His face darkened.

"No."

"Tsuna!" Hibari almost shouted.

"No… I won't … I can't…" Tsuna broke down.

Hibari sighed. "Whatever suits you, decimo. Its your choice. You have up till midnight, though."

He walked out of the room.

"____ - chan… Wake up… Please…" Tsuna knelt on the floor next to the bed, clutching my hand, eyes tearing.

Hey… Don't cry…

I so very much wanted to say.

I heard everything. Hibari's right. You should forget about me and move on. I don't want to hold you down any longer.

You can do it, Tsuna.

The clock struck at midnight.

"Jyuudaime! Are you fine with this?" Gokudera asked.

"Tsuna…" Yamamoto said.

"Bossu…" Chrome whispered.

"Tsuna." Hibari looked at him.

Reborn tilted his hat downwards, covering his face.

Tears dropped from Tsuna's face.

He nodded.

That's right, Tsuna. I love you.

"____-chan… I love you…"

Tears were now streaking down his face, dropping off his chin.

My facial muscles moved as Hibari turned off the life support.

As a tear rolled down my cheek, I smiled.

Thank you.