Most of the night I was just making sure Kokichi wasn't moving around or hurting himself in his sleep by moving. I started thinking of all the times we had before all of this started. When I fell in love with him, when we finally got together...mentioning marriage.

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. I wanted nothing more than to finally ask him the question...I still have the ring in my uniform pocket...Kokichi doesn't know about the ring or even that I was going to ask him. I could tell that he was about to find out...but then the whole thing happened with Kaito...

Maybe I should tell him because he is still sleeping...and I want to tell him even if he won't hear me. I have wanted to tell him this for a long time...

"Kokichi, I don't know if you can hear me...but I wanted to let you know...I love you more than anything and I-," I cut myself off with a sob. I covered my mouth with my hand. I can't cry now.

I'm sorry Kokichi. I sat up on the bed on held my head in my hands. Kokichi whimpered from beside me and I immediately felt guilty for moving.

"Will you marry me...I want to be with you forever..." I started sobbing into my hand again. I wanted to be able to tell him...I wanted to hold his hand and look into his eyes and be able to ask him.

I just wanted our life to be perfect...I wanted to be with you forever...I want us to be able to have our house back...I want us to be able to just go on dates again...being able to not worry about surviving the next day...or if we are going to make it out alive.

"I'm so sorry..." I sobbed into my hands. My sobs were muffled because my hand was still over my mouth. I didn't want him to get hurt...I never wanted any of this...especially for him.

"Shuichi, where are you?" I stopped crying and held my head up. Is he awake?

"It's cold without you...and it hurts..." He started moving again and I immediately tried to get him to stop.

"Hey, you can't move baby...you could reopen your stitches..." I'm so sorry about this Kokichi...I want to be there for you...sorry for getting so distracted.

"Mph...ok, but come and hold me," He sounded tired which I can't blame him. He didn't even seem like he was actually awake. I blushed at that thought...knowing that he was still thinking of me while he was asleep.

"I will, sorry," I carefully moved back down so I was lying beside him. I held onto him being very cautious of his wounds. He snuggled into my chest keeping his movements limited. I smiled at him and went to rub his upper back, one of the places that was untouched by their blades.

"I love you," He smiled against my chest making me blush again. I don't know what's in store for us, but no matter what happens I want to make it through it with you.

"I love you too," I held his head with one of my hands while the other stayed on his upper back. It was nice to hear his small snores. He didn't sound like he was in a lot of pain and it made me feel at ease. It must be that pain medication shot Maki gave him after giving him his stitches.

He didn't notice the shot at all because he was already in a lot of pain. I'm glad he didn't because he didn't need to be in that much pain...I wish it was me who stayed and got hurt...but I'm glad he made it back so he can be here with me.

"Ouch...Shuichi it hurts..." Kokichi groaned and went to sit up but I gently held him down so he wouldn't move. I know and Maki told me that moving too much is going to make it worse.

"It's ok, here is some pain medication for you," I handed him the pills and carefully moved him so he was laying on his back. I did this so I could help him take the medication. He leaned his head back and let me pour some water into his mouth to help him take the pill.

"Thank you...sorry for making you cry, love..." He looked over to the side after swallowing the pills. It was pretty dark in the room but I'm sure he knew just because he is my boyfriend...and my lover.

"It's alright...I just wanted to tell you something..." it's better to tell him now than to not be able to tell him at all.

"What did you want to tell me, Shu?" He asked laying on the bed knowing that moving would hurt. I smiled at him as I felt more embarrassed.

"Wait here for a moment," I got up and tried my best to not trip because when I'm nervous my legs can get shaky. I walked over to my uniform and pulled the ring out of the pocket.

This is it Shuichi, I know this isn't the way you wanted this to happen...but it's better to tell him now than to tell him later...or never.

"Kokichi, I have loved you for a long time and cherish every moment I have with you. I know this isn't the most ideal conditions to tell you this...but I wanted to ask it anyway..." I paused and took in a deep breath. I looked over at him and he was smiling over at me.

See Shuichi it's going to be alright. That smile...I'm sure he knows what's going on...I mean he always does.

"Will you marry me?" Right, when the words left my mouth Kokichi slowly made grabby hands at me. I walked over to him and he grabbed my cheeks and kissed him.

"Of course my beloved! I was waiting for you to ask," I smiled to myself and climbed back into the bed. I carefully slid the ring onto his ring finger and held him carefully in my arms.

"Thank you, I love you so much sweetheart," I kissed his forehead one more time before letting my eyes close being able to finally get some sleep.

-Today, was a day. Anyway, I hope you are all having a great day! And best of luck to you all!! Thank you so much for reading!!-

-ShuichiOuma010-