Friday, September 22, 2006

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Chapter 3 I woke up to see an unfamiliar face leaning over me in concern. As my eyes slowly came into focus, I looked around the room I was in. “Koko wa...doko?” I asked. Where was I? It didn’t look familiar to me. “Is she all right? Has she woken up yet?” That was Soubi’s voice. I relaxed. “Yeah, she’ll be fine as long as she gets some rest,” the voice belonging to the unfamiliar person said. Soubi’s face came into view as he looked down at me. He smiled. “So, you’ve finally woken up, huh? Took you long enough!” he complained. If I had been able to move, he would have gotten it. “How’s she doing?” Ritsuka’s light voice floated into the room. I was getting tired of being talked about like I wasn’t even in the room. I tried to move my mouth and found that I finally could. “Where the hell am I?!” I demanded. “Why does my back feel like it’s been carved into with a sword?” I glared, waiting for an answer. “Somebody better explain this fast!” Ritsuka walked over to me. “I’m sorry, we weren’t sure if you could talk,” Ritsuka apologized. “We would never leave you out on purpose” Just then, spasms racked my body. The pain was unbelievable. I thought my body was being ripped apart piece by painful piece. Ritsuka, Soubi, and their friend looked at me in concern. I held on for as long as I could, but I slipped into unconsciousness. I can’t do anything for her, Ritsuka thought. She’s in such pain and all I can do is stand by and watch. He wondered when he had started to care so much for me. When did she start to mean more to me than “Just friends?” Ritsuka’s POV I couldn’t take it anymore. She was in so much pain and I was just standing there. I had to go to her. I ran across the room and flung myself on her, holding her close as the pain tore her apart. Please hang on! I know you can get through this! I thought desperately. I’ve realized something seeing her like this. I’ve fallen for her. I...I... “I love you, Tori!!” I yelled. Everyone stared in surprise. Why were they looking at me like that? “What? What did I do?” I asked. Soubi looked at me and smiled mischievously. “You’ve fallen for her, haven’t you?” he asked. I stared at him, confused. “How...you...WHAT???” I yelled. His eyes were laughing, and it was pissing me off. “Well, you did just yell ‘I love you,’ so I kinda guessed that you...well...love her,” Soubi replied. I carefully examined his face. He looked slightly hurt, but he was smiling as if he was happy for me. Tears came to my eyes and I walked over to him. He kneeled down and I touched his cheek. “Please forgive me, Soubi. I do love you, but you’re more like an older brother. I...I love her. She made me feel wanted again. You did the same, but somehow this was different,” I said by way of apology. He smiled again. I brought his face close to mine. “Forgive me...” I kissed him gently. Surprise registered in his eyes for a moment, then he kissed me back. The tip of his tongue traced the outline of my lips, asking gently for entrance. Since this would be the last time, I let him. Our tongues touched, battling for control. It was passionate, but I could feel his pain. We broke apart, tears coming to my eyes. I knew I couldn’t be with him, and the knowledge that I was the cause of his pain tore my heart up. His arms went around me and I looked up at him in surprise. “Please, just let me hold you for a few more minutes,” he said. I wrapped my arms around him in response. Thank you, Soubi for always being there. I’m sorry, but I want to be with her. I will always be there for you. I thought. Soubi let go and I walked over to the bed. Looking down at her face, I wished her eyes, her beautifully captivating green eyes, would open. Tears hung at the corners of her eyes, trapped by her long eyelashes. It pained me to see her like that. I wanted to take her in my arms and kiss away the pain and tears. Her eyelids fluttered, and I held my breath, hoping beyond hope that she’d reawaken. I took one of her slender hands in mine and held it, praying that she’d be all right. I could see that pain still racked her body. Please, I pleaded silently once again, be all right. I don’t want to live if it’s not with you. She moaned, and the sound broke my heart. I felt Soubi’s strong hand grip my shoulder. I knew what he was thinking. I needed to call out to her, bring her back from the place her mind was trapped in. “Only you can save her,” he said. I nodded, and spoke her name. Tori’s POV I was floating in a pitch-dark sea of darkness. I opened my eyes, but I couldn’t move anything. I tried to speak, but nothing came out. Fear flooded into me. It felt like someone was binding my arms and legs together. Help me! Someone please help me! I silently screamed. The fear had completely taken control now. “...i! ..ri!” a voice came. I strained to hear. “.ori! TORI!!” It was Ritsuka-kun! I tried to call out to him, straining against whatever bound my throat and kept my voice in. Finally, I managed a small moan. “Rit...su...ka...” I said. “Rit...su...ka-ku...n...” Then I got an idea. Ritsuka? Can you hear me? Please answer me, Ritsuka! I thought. He stepped back in surprise. Soubi looked at him, concerned. The expression on his face scared him. “Tori? Is that you?” he asked. A measure of hope appeared on his face, a glimmer in his eyes. “What is it, Ritsuka-chan? I didn’t hear anything,” Soubi asked. Please answer me Ritsuka-kun! I’m trying so hard to reach you! I sobbed. When no response came, tears streamed down my face. Was I ever going to wake up? Tor...i? Tori, is that you? Are you okay? What’s going on? You woke up, then passed out again! Please tell me you’re all right!! He could see the tears start up again. Please don’t let her still be in pain, he thought. Ritsuka-kun! I can’t move! Please...help me, I begged. After a little while, he response came. I’m going to try something. Please hold on just a little longer, Tori! he said. Ritsuka’s POV I looked once again at her tear-streaked face and placed my hand on her soft, flushed cheek. Please forgive me for this, I silently pleaded. As I bent over her, I felt a slight pressure in my mind, asking me to wait a minute. Ritsuka...There’s something I need to tell you. I’ve been meaning to tell you this since I met you. Ever since I first looked in those beautiful violet eyes of yours, you’re all I can think about. I...I think I...I LOVE YOU! she admitted. I couldn’t believe it. She loved me? I was so relieved I almost started crying. Then, you’ll allow me to try this? I asked. I trust you completely, Ritsuka-chan. Do what you wish, she answered with not a trace of fear in her mind-voice. I bent over her again, putting my arm around her neck and holding her close. I waited for some kind of hesitation from her, but none came. I asked her again if she was sure, and she assured me she was. My hand on her cheek, I brought her face close to mine. I glanced at Soubi, who nodded his head. Turning back to face her, I brought my face down and hesitantly kissed her. I felt her stir in my grasp, and I tried to pull away to see if she was all right. Her arms moved, and she brought them up to my shoulders, then around my neck and pulled me to her. I hesitated again, but her lips silently begged me not to stop. Slowly I traced the outline of her mouth with the tip of my tongue. Are you sure about this, Tori-kun? I asked. I felt a small mental smile from her. I’m perfectly sure. I love you and I want to be with you, she answered. She parted her lips and allowed me entrance. We enjoyed the taste of each other for a few more moments before being forced apart for lack of air. “I love you, Tori-chan,” I sighed. She smiled and looked up at me with her green eyes and whispered, “I love you too, Ritsuka-chan.” Then, she slipped into a deep sleep. ~Love is all I need~ (and Sukisho) XP

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