I do not own Harry Potter, or Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

WARNING: Many may consider this OOC, but this is how I picture Reborn at this stage of his life. (Who doesn't want a dangerous bad boy, with a heart of gold?)

Sei il mio cuore- You are my heart.

Chapter 12

Reborn was acting extra cautious around her, and it was getting weird. Violet wasn't sure what to make of it. It started the night she was shot. Xanxus had called to check on her, and when he found out what happened, he insisted on sending his Sun Officer to check on her. Lussuria was a real hoot! Anyway, Reborn seemed to think that her injury was worse than it was, and was being a mother hen.

"Bambina, please take it easy! I know the damage was fixed, but you still need to rest. Let me take care of you, cara." Reborn pleaded, eyes sincere.

"I can take my own shower, Reborn! You are being ridiculous!" Violet said, exasperated.

"I care about you, Violet! Why can't you just humor me?" Reborn said, stroking her cheek softly.

Violet felt tears pool in her eyes. "Do you, really?"

Reborn's face fell at how shocked she sounded. His initial reaction at her question in the past, would have been to run. He had lived too long, however, to be such a coward now. His life had been on hold so long, and he finally had a chance to be a part of something beautiful. He was going to grab it with both hands, and not run away from his heart.

"Amore. Can't you see that I am falling in love with you?" Reborn whispered, pulling her into his arms, and burying his face in her neck.

Violet's breath hitched, and she stiffened in shock. "Reborn! What?" She asked breathlessly. She heard him suck in a breath, and he pulled back, gripping her upper arms. Reborn searched her face, looking into her eyes earnestly.

"You have no idea, do you?" He asked, genuinely shocked. "You are such a beautiful soul, Violet. You are so brilliant- a bright flame shining amoungst the shadows of this ugly world. I have used those shadows as my playground. Made my home there. I know that you are too good, too pure for someone like me, but I don't care. I will do everything I can to make sure you never regret this." Reborn exclaimed, voice full of passion.

He wiped a tear that had fallen, off of her cheek with his calloused thumb. "I am a selfish, possesive man. I have bathed in the blood of my enemies, and never wavered. I would give it all up- everything - to keep you safe, and near me. I am not a good man, cara. But I will be the best man I am capable of. Could you ever come to love me, Violet?" He asked, begging her with his eyes for an answer.

Violet was shaking in reaction to Reborn's heartfelt plea. She never would have thought that he could be so sweet. So romantic. Feel so deeply. She threw her arms around his neck, and clutched him to her chest, sobbing.

"Reborn! I... I think you are a good man! Maybe not traditionally, but a good man in every way that counts. I have been falling for you, but so frightened to let myself. I never believed you would want something long term, and it was breaking my heart. You deserve so much in life, love. Let me be the one to give it to you." Violet said, holding his face in her hands.

Reborn felt a tear slide down his cheek, and his heart soared. He wrapped his arms tighter around her waist, and kissed her passionately. Laying her gently back on the bed, he balanced on his elbows, and continued to drink from her mouth.

"Let me make love to you, Violet? I promise to be careful." Reborn asked against her ear, his hot breath causing her to shudder.

"Yes, baby. Please." Violet sighed, running her hands through his wild hair. She tugged on it sharply as he bit her shoulder, not harshly, but with arousing pressure.

"I'm going to take you apart, slowly. Show you what you mean to me." He said, slowly unbuttoning her shirt, and kissing each inch of skin revealed.

She was wearing one of his yellow, button- down shirts, and the sight of her in his clothes was the hottest thing he'd ever seen. "You are so sexy, bella. Want to devour you." Reborn said, pulling the shirt open.

"Mmm.You are welcome to a taste anytime." Violet moaned, clutching his head to her breast as he sucked her nipple.

"In that case..." Reborn said, then smirked wickedly. Soon Violet felt his lithe body slither down the bed, before leaning down and running his talented tongue up her slit. She grabbed his hair, moaning loudly at the feeling of his tongue on her. He basked in all of her moans, her pleasured cries ringing through the room.

"Reborn! Please. Need you inside me." Violet begged, tugging him up her body.

"Your wish is my command, tesoro." Reborn growled, and started shedding his clothes.

As soon as he was naked, Reborn settled over Violet, supporting his weight on his elbows. He looked deeply into her eyes as he entered her, and she wrapped her legs tightly around his waist.

"Oh! Yes, love!" Violet exclaimed, as his hips met hers.

Reborn closed his eyes briefly in reaction, but opened them quickly. Their hips moved slowly, each relishing the feeling of their bodies connected. Violet thrust back, staring into his eyes with pure adoration in her own.

They made love like they had all the time in the world. Bodies intwined, hearts full. Their kisses eventually became desperate, their thrusts more frantic.

"Sei il mio cuore! Ti amo, Violet." Reborn exclaimed as he felt her come apart in his arms. He quickly followed, his face buried in her neck.

Violet peppered Reborn's face with kisses, whispering words of love, and reverence. They fell asleep, content in each other's arms.

One thing was for sure, everything had now changed. Whether it was for good, or for ill, was not yet clear.