"Shhh..." Hisoka hugged Jou softly, kissing his temple and smoothing his hair back from his face, touching his cheeks softly. "No I won't. It's okay. I'd do anything to protect you, Jou, but I won't die on you. I can't, remember?" Hisoka kissed his mouth again, very gently, his fingers trembling as he stroked them over Jou's face.