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.