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That was the first time Kazuha had ever faced death in 24 years of his life. How was it feel again? He couldn’t tell of course. It flashed before he could even touch it. Maybe God truly had mercy somehow.
Oh wait. He remembered when his mother, Beidou, said that it had to be someone else if he heard the sound of the accident. Why did he suddenly recall it? It must have been because of the strong scent of blood in the air that rushed into his nose.
The crimson eyes of Kazuha scanned a circle around before catching a disastrous view that he would never dare to think about. Right before the truck crashed into him, Kunikuzushi pushed him away, making him the one to suffer the pain instead of Kazuha.
"Oh shit. Shit! Shit! No no no...!" He’d never run this fast before, as if everything depended on him, even though it was true.
The love of his life, the light of his world, his dear Kunikuzushi.
"No, please, please, Kuni… Wake up! Kuni, I beg you…"
As he held Kunikuzushi tightly in his arm, Kazuha begged for nothing except that his boyfriend would open his eyes and look at him. But unfortunately, the smaller boy seemed to have sunk too deep into his own world to know what just happened to him.
Both were helpless and desperate. What could they even do in a situation like this? Blood was everywhere, on the ground, on Kunikuzushi's clothes, hair, and face,...
Shakingly hugging his love, Kazuha wondered why did Kuni choose to sacrifice himself to rescue him from the jaws of death. Although deep inside, he knew the answer, and always knew, but, he just didn't understand. It was too risky. Someone like Kunikuzushi was more worth it than that...
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"Where is my son?"
A loud shout was heard as Kazuha was sitting on the bench in front of the operating room. He was no stranger to this voice, after all, he had heard it millions of times. Raiden Ei, his boyfriend's mom, and there were Yae Miko, her girlfriend. The haste and worry in her voice let him know that they had rushed to the hospital seconds after he called. Yae Miko was the first to notice him, but she didn't expect him to bow his head in apology to them.
"I'm very sorry, Ma'am. It was my fault for letting Kuni get into a traffic accident like that. I was supposed to be the one in there, but he pushed me away and took it all... I.. I'm... so sorry. I couldn't protect him... This... was all my fault... I'm sorry..."
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Kazuha widened his eyes in surprise as Ei slapped him. Broken tears rolled down his cheeks. There was an awkward silence between them. Ei quietly hugged him, rubbing his back to comfort. But he should be the one to do it, she almost lost her only son, and Kazuha almost lost his soulmate too. Soon, both of them fell to the floor sobbing hard as Yae tried her best to keep them calm even as she tried to hold back her tears. Beidou and Ningguang arrived within a minute later. Worry filled their eyes, but it seemed that seeing Kazuha unharmed made them want to breathe a sigh of relief. It didn't take long for Ningguang to realize that someone was missing, and Ei was crying.
Oh no.
Kazuha and Kunikuzushi's love was long and deep enough for Beidou and her wife to see their son's boyfriend as their own, so standing outside the operating room like that made them feel helpless.
But let's make it clear, what could they do? Definitely nothing, except praying.
"Who is the patient's family member?" A nurse rushed out and hurriedly asked.
"Me." Ei didn't hesitate for a second and raised her hand.
"The patient is in critical condition because of excessive blood loss. Unfortunately, he has a rare blood type, so please come with me."
No one dared to say a single word until Ei came back with a small bandage wrapped around her arm.
It took four hours and a half before the doctor walked out slowly and stood in front of them. The atmosphere became tenser, as Kazuha felt his body get a slight electric shock.
"The surgery was successful." Just four words to make him want to burst out happy and kiss Kunikuzushi until he fainted. Everyone was delighted, Ei cried happily when she hugged her girlfriend tightly. Beidou and Ningguang sighed in relief while patting their son's head. After this, Kazuha swore he would do anything to make up for his lover as he cheerfully looked at the shining item in the little box and thought of its owner.
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Two days passed, and Kazuha was still by his boyfriend's hospital bed, even though his parents and Ei had advised him to get some rest. But he couldn't wait for the moment when Kunikuzushi opened his eyes and looked at him like before. Due to poor health since childhood, his lover's recovery was pretty slow, and he was also more prone to illness, making Kazuha extremely sad. But that was okay, everything he ever wanted to do was to become Kuni's knight, so that he could protect the pretty boy from danger. Cause a flower was indeed beautiful, but it was too fragile that it needed to be taken care of carefully. Besides, Kazuha was more than happy to spend time with him, well, he did not know if he could die somewhere tomorrow. Life was far more complicated than everyone had thought. Now when he had cleared his mind, he finally understood, Kazuha loved Kunikuzushi as much as the boy did. For his sweetheart, he would do everything, even gave his life, and the purple boy would do the same. Love undoubtedly drove him crazy.
Ignoring the thoughts in his head, Kazuha managed to turn to the beauty in the bed. Even though there were some bandages wrapped around his head and body, he was still as cute and gorgeous as usual, maybe a little bit pure too. Suddenly, the poet felt lucky because Kunikuzushi chose him over other men, what a great victory. As Kazuha sat upright on the chair, he gently took his lover's hand and pulled out a small notebook filled with words. He'd done this many times already, but somehow, he felt like he should check it again.
In a voice full of love and sincerity, he read.
"The moon is shining tonight,
But you're more lovely than that.
Violet hair, indigo eyes
Soft giggles and take my hand
Staring into the soul of mine.
Oh god! You're so gorgeous,
Wish you'll love me back.
Dear Kuni, what would you say?
Just one word and I'll be your knight
Just one word and I'll be your slave.
My love, my dove, my light,
My wisteria paradise,
Will kiss you hard, whispering:
'I love you till death do us apart'
Say yes to me, your no-name samurai."
"Maybe I need to fix-"
"Yes." Before Kazuha could finish his sentences, a soft voice whispered to his ears, causing him to lift his head in shock before bursting into the other's open arms.
"You wake up!! Finally, oh my archon! You don't know how long I waited for this moment!! Don't do that again, please. I'm scared I might lose you again."
As Kunikuzushi hummed in response, he gently ran his hand through the poet's hair while Kazuha tighten his grip around the boy's waist. He could feel tears begin to seep into his shirt somehow.
"I woke up when I heard you read the poem, aw, is that for me? How cute."
"Kuni! Please don't joke like that. Firstly, promise me you won't do it again!" And who was Kuni to deny those scarlet eyes huh. As much as he liked to tease Kazuha around, things seemed uneasy when the white-haired boy got serious.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever."
"It doesn't sound very honest, but never mind. Secondly, did you say yes?"
"Yes?"
"That's what I asked."
"But I said yes."
"But... Uh, I didn't think it would be like this, but, Kunikuzushi, my wisteria, will you marry me?" Their eyes met for a second before the purple boy let out a satisfied chuckle as Kazuha stared in confusion while he held out the box with a violet diamond ring.
"Yes, yes, yes! Of course, silly. I love you. I want to get married to you more than anything!"
"Oh Celestia, I may cry hard!" When he placed the brilliant ring on his boyfriend's finger, who was now his fiancé, his eyes had already started to well up with tears. Kazuha could swear he only cried twice in his life and this was the second time. He was so certain that Kunikuzushi would experience the same level of excitement that was developing inside him that he was at a loss for words. Finally, they could be together. As long as Kazuha was here, no one could lay a hand on Kunikuzushi, after all, he was the little boy's samurai forever.
"I wanna be yours for so long, my wish has come true... I love you Kuni."
"I love you too Kazuha, I am and always will..." A soft voice whispered like a lullaby that lead him to fall into his fantasy as soft lips met his own.