Matt groaned as he opened his eyes, not wanting to move really.

It all just hurt.

He had gotten shot, died, came back to life and there was one thing on his mind.

One person more like.

Y/n.

He smiled at the thought of her. It was okay if she didn't talk to him anymore, at least she wouldn't be hurt anymore even if it destroyed him.

Just then a nurse came in with a clipboard in her hands.

"Mail Jeevas, yes?"

"Yeah."

"Well, you seem to be doing just fine. The healing process might take some time so you'll be in here for a while." she informed.

Matt sighed, "Fantastic."

"You think you're ready to handle a visitor?"

Matt furrowed his brows, "I have a visitor?"

The nurse nodded, "Yes a young woman, she's been here since the day you came in."

Matt's head jerked backward, "How long have I been in here?"

"Four days."

"Must be Parker," he mumbled and smiled a bit, "Send her in."

With a firm nod, the nurse exited as Matt laid his head back, looking at the ceiling

Matt heard the door open and close, "Sweet of you to stay in this place for four days for me." he chuckled lowly, "I was half expecting you to smuggle me in my sleep."

"I was thinking about it,"

The voice made Matt avert his eyes from the ceiling to the girl.

Y/n stood in front of him, playing with the hem of her shirt.

"Then I thought it was illegal so I didn't bother." she laughed slightly.

"Y/n?" He looked at her in disbelief, wondering if she was actually standing before him or not.

"This may be a dumb question but how are you feeling?" She asked, walking a bit closer.

"G-Good. I mean it hurts." he laughed lowly, "But I'll be fine."

"How are you?" He asked.

"Good." Y/n nodded.

Awkward silence befell on the two before Matt spoke.

"I thought you weren't speaking to me?" Matt asked, "Not that I'm complaining, of course."

Y/n shrugged, "How could I when you're in such a bad state."

He then frowned, "You're gonna leave when I get better?"

The female scratched her head and looked at anywhere besides Matt's brown eyes, "I don't know." she paused, "I'm not gonna act like it didn't hurt like a bitch when you walked out."

Matt shook his head as he grunted when he sat up.

"Y/n, I rather you hate me if it meant that you would be safe," he said seriously, "Kenny was going to hurt you if I didn't do something about it right away. He kills women and children or puts them through sex trafficking."

Y/n stiffened upon hearing such information. He really was an asshole.

"Quite frankly, that's why everyone wants him dead."

"And why you and Mello tried to kill him before." Y/n stated, now looking at his direction.

Matt nodded, "He was lying. The Calerna never side with him. When we got to him, fucker was hiding by the entrance. When I finally shot him though, he got me back."

"He's like...dead this time right?"

Matt laughed, "Positive."

Y/n looked at his state.

Messy and tussled hair, a couple bruises on his stomach and of course, patches over his bullet wounds.

"I'm sorry, Y/n."

The girl sighed and walked closer to him, placing a hand over his in which Matt intertwined with his, "I once asked Parker how she handled Mello being in the mafia and she told me that he does what he has to do and she supports him. She told me that all that didn't matter because she loved him."

She looked into his eyes whilst continuing, "So I just wanna say that I...um, I support you. Just tell me the whole truth so I wouldn't have to give you stupid ultimatums." she laughed.

Matt took his free hand and cupped the h/c haired girl's face. He brushed over her cheek with his thumb and the girl leaned into his touch which he smiled at.

Matt pulled her face closer until the door open, preventing anything from happening.

In walked Parker and Mello.

Matt groaned yet again.

"Could you be any more happier to see us?" Mello deadpanned with a chocolate bar in his hands.

Parker lightly tapped Matt's head which made him groan.

"You're lucky I didn't smuggle you in your sleep for worrying me, asshole."

Matt smiled, "Parker. Always a pleasure."

Y/n laughed at the two.

"Good to see you laugh Y/n. God knows you been crying too much the last couple days."

This earned a tap on Parker's head from the girl.

"Have I said too much?" Parker nervously laughed.

"Come on babe." Mello sighed, "Let's find a vending machine."

The two walked out and Y/n shook her head.

When her eyes looked towards the brunet, he was already looking at her.

"Let's hear it." she laughed, "Let the teasing begin."

Matt shook his head sadly which made Y/n eyebrows knit together.

"Those bullets must have messed you up more than I thought."

"You okay?" Y/n asked, nearing closer.

"You cried?" He asked.

"Well yeah." the female let a laugh before stopping, "I mean, I thought I was gonna lose you."

She shrugged like it was nothing.

"God." Matt mumbled before burying his face in his hands.

Y/n's face showed cleared confusion as to why he was acting the way he was.

Why was it such a big deal?

"Matt?"

"I'm sorry."

Y/n pried his hands from his face for him to looked at her.

Matt shook his head whilst looking into her e/c eyes.

He took her hands in his, "I never want to be the reason you cry, Y/n."

Matt stayed in the hospital for days, each day he got better but pain still lingered when he moved.

Each day the three visited him

In the present, the bed ridden male was fussing about taking medication.

"I don't wanna take it," he huffed.

"Mr. Jeevas, this is the last of em' until tonight." The nurse stated for the 8th time so far.

"No."

Mello groaned and dragged a hand down the length of his face, "Take the damn medicine, Matt. Please."

"This is like the fourth time and it's not even 3 in the evening yet." Matt said, "I feel high off my ass right now."

A few knocks were heard before a h/c haired girl entered.

"Hey." she smiled.

Matt grinned at the sight of her, "Hi."

"Thank God." Mello stood and approached Y/n, holding her shoulders, "You have to tell Matt to take his meds, he's driving me crazy."

"Does he have to take it?" The girl asked the nurse.

"I mean." The nurse trailed off, "It's painkillers so if he's okay with the pa-"

"I'm okay with the pain," Matt nodded vigorously, "Actually, the pain and I are practically homies."

This made the girl and the nurse laugh. The nurse left and Y/n hugged Matt.

"How you feeling today?"

"I feel like hulk." he laughed.

"Sure you do, tough guy." Y/n playfully rolled her eyes, "Someone actually wanted to see you as well."

The male raised a brow, "Really?" He paused, "Who's the mystery visitor?"

All three heard the pitter patter of feet before a little girl ran into the room

She possessed the brightest grin in the room but when her eyes landed on the brunet, she frowned.

This made Matt frown in turn, "Where'd the smile go, princess?"

"Are you okay?" She asked, nearing to his bed.

Matt sat up and grunted as he did so. He picked the girl off the ground and placed her on his lap.

"See." he laughed, "Good as new."

"How'd you get hurt?"

Matt looked at Y/n, hoping she'd jump in an answer but she shrugged.

"Matt got shot-"

"Shotters disease." Matt interrupted Mello, he cleared his throat, trying to come up with a reasonable explanation, "It's when people get hurt for no reason."

Y/n wheezed at the explanation then cleared her throat, "It runs in his family. Hopefully he doesn't have to go through this again. Right?"

"Yes yes." Matt laughed, "I'll try."

Mia laid against Matt's chest, "I'm happy you're okay."

The sentence made the male melt internally as he held the girl.

The nurse that had been tending to the brunet walked in.

"Mr. Jeevas, It seems that you can be discharged as early as tomorrow evening." she smiled then looked at the little girl in his arms, "Um, sir? Children under 8 are not allowed in here."

Matt shook his head, "Make an exception. She stays here."

"I'm afraid I can't-"

"I said she stays here." Matt growled. The lady's eyes widened before she nodded and left.

"Scary." Mello laughed.

Just then the blonde's phone pinged. He smiled slightly looking at the text before shoving it in his back pocket, "My lady awaits."

"Oh and Y/n?"

Y/n hummed in response.

"Your new apartment would be ready for you on Friday, okay? It's under the name 'Margerie Olsford'."

The h/c girl laughed at the blonde, "That's like...the worst name I've ever heard."

"I mean, you gotta live with it." Mello smirked.

Silence took over as Y/n huffed, "I actually hate you."

"Sure you do, Margerie." Mello said whilst walking to the door.

She averted her eyes to Matt who was staring at her and holding her little sister who was half asleep, rubbing her back soothingly in the process

The brunet beckoned her over with a finger.

Y/n walked over as he patted the space beside him.

As Y/n sat she let out a breathy laugh, "What am I? A dog?"

Matt pulled her to lay beside him and draped an arm around her as she laid her head on his shoulder.

Matt placed a kiss on top her head as he nuzzled his face in her hair.