- Hey wait up!

- Huh?

Hashirama cought up with Madara in the hallway.

- Did you hear the news?

- What news?

- The Volleyball Tournament is finally staring up!

- Ah, and I thought it was finally decided to be cancelled.

- Yea I mean they take their time. Anyways, you're gonna participate right?

- Am I 5,2 feet boy with an orange hair?

- Ha?

- It's a no.

- Whaaat? Why not?

- No reason, just no.

- Well aren't you full of life.

- Anyways, I was wondering if you wanted to you know, hang out at mine?

- Tonight?

- Well- yea, I was thinking- at least..

- I can't, mom wants me around tonight.. We're having relatives over. Ugh, what a pain in the a-

- Well aren't full of life.

- ugh.

They got into chitchat and continued to walk until they bumped into Sara all of a sudden.

- Ohayo boys.

- Hey there! - Hashirama got excited as always.

- Hi little one - Madara gave her a cheek kiss.

- Hey hey that's unfair! How come she gets some morning cheek kisses and all i get is "Huh?" as soon as you see me!!!!

- Here you go baby - And Madara gave Hashirama a cheek kiss too.

- Look what you've done to him, big guy.. - Sara sighed.

- What do you m- huh? H-hey, you okay?

- Yeah I'm-I'm totally f-fine i j-just-

- Hashirama, you don't really look that fine.

- It seems no cheek kisses for you anymore - Sara looked down at Hashirama with her evil smirk.

- Cut it, he really doesn't look- hey! Hey!

Hashirama suddenly fainted into Madaras arms.

- Okay you're being drama queen Hashirama, stand up already.

- Sara, help me to get him to the nurse.

- You sure it's that seriou-

- Just grab him aleady!

- Okay senpai okay! My lord what a gay morning.

- Hashirama, can you hear me?

Madara was trying to get Hashirama talk while carrying him with Sara.

Hashirama really didn't look good - or healthy. Hard to imagine it was really because of the kiss.

- Come on man cut the crap already. Hashirama! Hashirama!

***

And Hashirama opened his eyes so fast and unexpected, that Madara who was sitting on the chair holding his hand jumped up 3km high.

- ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MOTHERFU**ING MIND OPENING YOUR EYES SO FAST AND CREEPY WHAT THE HELL???

- why are you here. - And he looked away to the windows.

- You lost your mind this morning. When Sara and I got you to nurse, she said this was unusual so we called the ambulan-

- do you already know?

Madara let out some heavy breath.

- Your doctor told me. I wish you would've told me sooner.

Hashirama kept looking away.

- I'm sorry.

- No you silly child, what the hell are you apologizing for..

Madara stood up and slapped Hashirama's hip.

- Move.

Hashirama made some room for him.

Madara laid on his right side. He put his head on his right arm, and left arm on Hashirama's stomach.

- I'm sorry.

- Hey what did I just tell you, don't apolog-

- I'm sorry...

Hashirama's voice got weak and soft. Madara looked at him, and he saw his eyes filled up with tears.

- I didn't call your mom or dad by the way.. I told the doctor I was the emergency person too.

- ...

- It's okay, I don't expect you to start chitchatting now. We can just stay still like this.

Madara felt Hashirama's heart trembling.

Heart, hands, eyes.. everything..

- I was 13 when I found out I had a cancer.

- ...

- First time I had lost my mind was on my birthday after I had opened all the presents. My parents thankfully didn't think it was because of the excitement. I mean what kid goes dead on his birthday..

Both of them chuckled.

Madara put his head on Hashirama's shoulder and kissed his neck.

- Go on go on.. just wanted to get comfortable. It's your story after all.

- You want some popcorn????!

- So you lost your mind on your birthday, what happened then?

- Hey don't cut me off like that!

- The birthday.. losing mind... go on don't be shy.

Hashirama rolled his eyes.

- Anyways they got me to the hospital. After some research I found out about my cancer. It's in my head.

- Does it hurt?

- Not really, i just get dizzy sometimes.

- Is this the reason why you left without warning me the first time?

- when we had a party at yours?

- Yeah.

- Yeah..

A little pause happened..

- Why have you not been coming to your appointments.

- I'm gonna die anyways..

Madara let his arm go off Hashirama and sat up.

- That's not something you should be saying.

- I know, ugh, I'm sorry..

- ...

- Are you mad now? Come on, I was warm in your arms, get back in.

Hashirama was facing Madara's back while he was sitting.

And Madara spoke no word.

- Wait you're really mad?

- ....

- Heelloooo anybody home? Knock knco-

- If I lose you..

The silent ruled the room immediately. Hashirama's heart skipped a beat.

- I don't even know what might happen to me.

His voice sold him out.. Voice, full of tears.

- You walked in my boring life so easily, so carefree, spilled your stupid drink on me and.. and.. now you're telling me I have to let you g-

Hashirama stopped him before he could go on.

- You can cry over my dead body. If I ever see you crying on me like that while I'm still breathing.... I swear to you.. I'll slap you in the face..

Madra looked back slowly, eyes still tearing up.

- It's not happening now, you hear me? I'm not dead yet! I'm still me. I'm still here.

Hashirama sat up and put his arms around Madara's waist.

- You are the only person who kept me feeling alive.. please don't take that away from me..

And he hugged him even tighter.