So soft and warm. Moist, but not too wet and it sent a tingling sensation rocketing through him. He felt it deep in his heart and mind. It was such an uplifting warmth, but at the same time he was elated with it, he felt that it was a bit foreign, like the feeling wasn't entirely his own. Domino wrapped around him a little more tightly and pressed back into the kiss.

More... he wanted more. He liked the touch... he liked the feeling of gentle hands, instead of ones trying to hurt him.

Kayen wrapped his arms around Domino and pulled him as close as possible, crushing their bodies together.

Kayen's grip was actually a little painful against Domino's ribs and back, but he ignored it- holding the kiss a long while before pulling back to take a breath and rubbing his cheek warmly against Kayen's. Skin to skin, it was all he could ever want. The feeling inside was just so overwhelming, the dead of his heart washing away to leave Kayen's feeling to fill him and Kayen felt the same from Domino. They could feel each others love like they were the same person at this very moment.

"I love you," The white-haired boy admitted quietly - he'd never actually said the words out loud before, but they felt good to say.

"I love you too Kayen." Not even any hesitation from Domino as he nuzzled into the boy slowly- like breaking any of their contact would hurt them physically.

"Can we... just stay like this for a while?" The younger boy asked him, softly.

"Like this and more...as long as you want." Domino said- squeezing Kayen. "You're really warm."

"So are you," Kayen whispered, snuggling closer. "I'm really cold, though..."

He tugged at Domino's sleeves in annoyance.

Domino blinked and lifted up his hand. Slowly his sleeve fell back and Kayen saw- for maybe the first time he could remember -Domino's hand. It was slender and the skin was bleach-white from little exposure outside his jacket.

Biting his bottom lip, Kayen slowly reached up and took Domino's hand in his own, lacing their fingers together.

Domino watched like he was mesmerized and his fingers slowly curled around Kayen's. They'd never held hands, not once. He'd never felt Kayen's touch against his own.

"Your hands are really warm," Kayen whispered, taking Domino's other hand in his own. "I like it... they're so soft..."

"They feel cold with how warm you are." Domino said. "Sometimes the open air hurts them, but they don't hurt right now."

"I'm glad," Kayen admitted, before he leaned forward and kissed each of Domino's fingers.

Domino shivered and watched as Kayen did this.

Slowly, Kayen placed Domino's hands on his sides and leaned in, pressing his lips against the blonde's once more.

Domino closed his eyes and leaned in again- his hands gripping Kayen's sides gently.

Kayen wrapped his arms around the other once more, kissing him softer this time.

Domino held the kiss a moment before pulling back slightly- his forehead against Kayen's.

"...You're worried." He said.

"About you," Kayen confirmed, softly.

"I'm not going to break." Domino told him. "And even if I did...I don't want you to stop."

Giving a small nod, Kayen slowly leaned in again and pressed his lips against Domino's - not holding back.

It was a bit painful with how passionate Kayen's next kiss was, but Domino met it right back. The rush was intense.

The two boys ignored the world around them, both of them letting down their defenses as they kissed deeply - letting everything from the last few hours completely disappear.

--

"Neko!"

Neko jumped up in alarm as he heard the doors come open and Kamariya's brother stumbled in, holding Ryou in his arms.

"What happened!?" Denum asked in alarm. "Li, it's Rathi and Ryou!"

"Where did Kamariya go?" LiSen asked, trying to peer through the doorway.

"Neko, he needs help," Rathi sobbed as he set Ryou down.

"Shit is he alive!?" Denum ran over and took Ryou's wrist. "...He's unconscious!"

"Denum, get the black bag out of my office," Neko cried. "Shotaro, get a bowl of water and a towel. Rathi, for god's sakes - go out back and see your sister, she's dying of worry!"

Everyone jumped into action- except for LiSen who was still in bed. Denum ran back in with the satchel and handed it to Neko.

"This wound...it doesn't look like a firearm." Denum frowned.

"It was my tail," Rathi explained as he moved toward the door. "This boy... my cousin, Quarrel's twin - he forced my tail into Ryou..."

"GO!" Neko snapped.

Wincing, Rathi ducked outside.

"...Luda." Denum breathed. "Luda made Rathi hurt Ryou."

"I dislike that guy more and more every time I hear about him!" LiSen called from the next room.

Neko pulled out a scapal, a needle, and some thick black thread.

"Hold it!" Denum waved. "You're gonna cut him up!?"

"His lungs were punctured," Neko explained. "If I don't suture the slice, he wont be able to get enough air. I also need to remove the blood from his lungs."

He glanced at Denum.

"Shotaro can help me, if you don't want to."

"No, I'll do this." Denum said. "Shota, you stay with LiSen."

Shotaro gave a small nod and slipped into the other room.

Rathi stepped outside and glanced around for any sign of his twin sister.

He was nearly tackled over when Kamariya came in from the side and wrapped around him- crushing him in a hug.

"Ka!" He gasped - his eyes filling with relieved tears as he clung to his sister.

"You smell like human blood." Kamariya breathed.

"Luda," Rathi breathed out, weakly. "He forced my tail... he hurt Ryou-!"