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Chapter 4

Just the Beginning

It was 7:25 in the morning and I was already awake. I was just staring at Tsunayoshi sleeping soundly and enjoying every moment. I softly rub my backhand on Tsunayoshi's cheek and he moved slightly. I got out of bed quietly to take a shower and when I got back, Tsunayoshi was still sleep. I didn't want to wake him up, but he had a meeting with Ghiberti this morning. I gently shook Tsunayoshi and he quickly woke up from his slumber, which is new. He never knew how to wake up right away. He slowly rose up but you can tell he was still sleepy. I gave Tsunayoshi a peck on the lips and that woke him up...a little.

"Good morning Kyouya." whispered Tsunayoshi, I smiled at his cuteness and peck his cheeks a couple of times. Or 8 times. I glanced at the clock and saw that he had to get ready. He had to be there at 8. I picked him up and we took a quick shower together. And as much as I wanted to touch him, I held back. Next, I dress him in a yellow t-shirt with a blue jacket and jeans, while I dress in my usual suit. I have to work after I drop off Tsunayoshi at Ghiberti. It's sad I can't spend time with Tsunayoshi since he just got here yesterday. But work is work and I can't drop it unfortunate. When Tsunayoshi was finished, we walked down to the dining room, and everyone was there. And it is loud and crowded; I groan as we walked inside.

"Good morning Tsu-chan!" said Giotto as he walked up to Tsunayoshi. Tsunayoshi smiled as Giotto led him to a seat beside him. Actually between Alaude and him. So I was stuck sitting in front of him. Finally after a time of fights and yelling, and loudness, Tsunayoshi and I are finally in the car.

"Kyouya?" Tsunayoshi placed his hand over my right hand. I leaned down and kissed his forehead. I have to stay calm for Tsunayoshi's sake. In 20 minutes, we were at Ghiberti's hotel. The person who came to the door was that emotionless girl, Sajyouin. She wore a white and blue uniform, and by the "CA", I can tell she goes to Crescent Academy. She must be talented to go to that school since it's one of the most prestigious school in the world.

"Good morning, Tsu-chan." greeted Sajyouin with a smile

"Good morning, Tulu. Where's Himegiku?"

"She have class duties this morning." Sajyouin ruffled Tsunayoshi's hair, "I'm still amazed how easily you can recognize people." As she glanced at me, she bowed at me than led Tsunayoshi inside. Not much of a talker, huh? She reminds me somebody.

"Oh, Hibari-san! Good morning." greeted Ghiberti, I saw her peep out of the hallway, and walked to me. She bowed down, and then asks if I like to come in. Since I don't have to be there in a few minutes, I might as well see what Ghiberti does to help Tsunayoshi. Ghiberti led me into the living room where I sat in a black chair, and observes the therapy. Sajyouin and Himegiku left for school, so it was just we three, and a maid.

"Hibari-san, last night, we're you surprised?" asked Ghiberti

"About what?" I asked back, Ghiberti tilted her head and looked at Tsunayoshi. She held his head in her hands and stared at him.

"Well that's odd. Oh well. Let's start with your bandages." smiled Ghiberti, "Tsunayoshi, when was the last time you changed your bandages?" asked Ghiberti, as she sat down with a first aid box. She began to get the bandages out and Tsunayoshi.

"Not since you changed it last." said Tsunayoshi, Ghiberti began to unwrap the bandages and as she is doing that, she explained me some things for Tsunayoshi.

"Then I need to change him huh?" Without looking, she told me "Hibari-san, you have to change Tsunayoshi's bandages every 2 weeks." explained Ghiberti, as she finally unwrapped his bandages. Tsunayoshi opened his eyes, and his eyes are a dull brown color. Such life less eyes. Unintentionally, I looked away from Tsunayoshi. Without looking at Ghiberti, I told her I was going to go to work and left the apartment. I know it's coward of me to run away like that, but I can't sit there and watch Tsunayoshi. I felt guilt running through me when I saw his eyes. Not only that, but his back too. He suffers for no reason and I wasn't there to protect him like I promised.

"Good morning Hibari-san. Your schedule today is a meeting with CEO..." I tried to listen to my assistant but my mind keep going back to Tsunayoshi. I want to stay there longer and observe Ghiberti's lesson. I want to sit there and see if I can help Tsunayoshi. I snapped out my daze when Alaude came in with his poker face. I always wonder how he can be all smiles with Tsunayoshi, but not with his own brother or his best friend.

"Kyouya, how was Tsunayoshi's check up?" asked Alaude as he sat down in front of my desk. He request some tea from my assistant like he own the place which was true but this is my office. Key word: My Office.

"I saw his eyes." I replied, Alaude eyes widen and he stared at me to go on, but what can I say more?

"It's still brown but have a dull gray color."

"I hate how everything horrible happens around Tsu-chan. His parents died in front of him and now this." Alaude closed his eyes as he sigh.

"I know what you mean." Before the incident of his parents, he used to smile all the time; before this incident, he used to smile so bright, but I can tell he's trying his best to smile. He deserves better than this and much more.

"I heard you have a meeting with Dr. Zhaoling at 3 today, so I'll pick up Tsu-chan today." smirked Alaude, I looked at him like he was stupid and glanced at my assistant. He nodded his head and I cursed at myself for not listening. Alaude smirked then walked out. I think he planned this meeting so he can have some lone time with Tsunayoshi. Wait, does he even know where Ghiberti's house is? I'm not surprised that he wouldn't know where it is, since it's about Tsunayoshi.

I finally arrived at my house and I was dead tired. That stupid old man kept talking about stupid things and about the topic at hand! I thought he would never shut up! And because of him, I couldn't see Tsunayoshi tonight. Just thinking about it wants me to bite someone.

"Oh you're finally home." I turned around and saw Alaude's poker face with his black yukata. "We got tired of waiting on you and was about to go to sleep." We? As I thought that, Tsunayoshi peeped out and like he can see where I was, he stared at me.

"Welcome home Kyouya." smiled Tsunayoshi and he was wearing a white yukata with orange flowers at the bottom. I knew it was girl's yukata but I'm not going to say anything because he looks cute. I started walking towards Tsunayoshi and hugged him hard, but gentle, as I can.

"Sorry to ruin your moment but Tsu-chan is sleeping with me tonight." I glared at Alaude and he smirked at me. I finally came home and I see my Tsunayoshi in a very cute yukata, and he tells me that I can't have him. He definitely planned this.

"Sorry Kyouya. Alaude said that he missed me, so I..."Before he could say something, I kissed him; just a peck though. I don't know if he's ready for 'it' yet. Tsunayoshi blush and mumbled something. I kissed his forehead before I left to my room. Today was the worst day ever! I can't even cuddle with my Tsunayoshi! I rubbed my temple as I walked in the bathroom to take a shower. I wonder if Tsunayoshi took his bath yet? Probably not because Alaude didn't say anything about it. Speak of the devil, I stood in the middle of the room putting on pajama pants when Alaude storm in my room. Tsunayoshi is probably sleeping because he's not with Alaude.

"What happened to Tsu-chan?" growl Alaude, as he glared at me like I did it. I shook my head and sat on my bed.

"I don't know either. I asked Ghiberti, and she said she didn't know."

"What? How can she not know?"

"Before Tsunayoshi came to Ghiberti, he was in Italy. Something happened in Italy but he doesn't remember the events there." I explained, Alaude calm down but you could tell he's still pissed.

"Do Giotto know about it?" asked Alaude, I shook my head and he nodded his head. "We must tell Giotto tomorrow morning, so we can find out what happen in Italy. So I can kill those who hurt Tsunayoshi." growl Alaude; you can see the anger in his eyes, and he meant every last word. I'm pretty sure I know what he would do to those people, because I'm thinking of the same thing. When Alaude was about to leave my room, we both heard a scream; Tsunayoshi's scream to be exact. We rush to Alaude's room, and Tsunayoshi is on the bed crying. It pains me to see him like this and I don't ever want to see him like this.

"Alaude! Kyouya! Where are you? Ple-please don't-don't leave me…hic. Where…hic." cried Tsunayoshi, Alaude and I rush to Tsunayoshi's side to comfort him.

"Tsu-chan it's okay, we're here. See, we're here." said Alaude in a soft voice; Tsunayoshi calm down but he still had the hiccups. I held on to Tsunayoshi's hand while Alaude rubbed his back. Soon after, Tsunayoshi fell asleep on Alaude's lap, but Alaude moved him to a pillow.

"That's the second time he done that." I brush Tsunayoshi's hair off his face to avoid contact.

"Second?" Alaude sounded surprise and sad at this information. As he lay down beside Tsunayoshi, he sighs again. I glanced at Tsunayoshi before I left to my room to get some sleep, because I just knew that tomorrow was going to be a long day. Tonight was just the being of what's in for us.