As usual, Hayato was there to wrap those strong arms around his lover, petting his hair again.

Byakuran goes on to explain that he will challenge the Vongola to a game of "choice" in ten days, and that they were free to rest those ten days, since he will not be moving.

...then goes on to say the base is about to teleport...

There's a flash of light and Gokudera grabs Ryuutaro, bolting as close to the opposing wall as he could and diving to the ground. He kept Ryuutaro's head close to his chest, his hand protectively placed behind his head, and leaning his body over him to protect him from the debris.