Soubi couldn't stop himself from wrapping his arms tightly around Ritsuka when the boy fell against him. He couldn't keep himself from burying his head in his love's shoulder and simply cling to the other. He didn't know what else to do but hold Ritsuka as tightly as possible.

He could see and touch his sacrifice, but he couldn't feel him. Was this his punishment then?

"You did nothing wrong. It's my fault" he whispered back, voice choked with tears he hadn't realized he was shedding.