Sweet Memories Gone
A/N: Hello all, I have returned to the writing scene, this time ending my hiatus with my first Love Hina fic! Note, Love Hina and everything else related to it are not my property, as they belong to Ken Akamatsu, however I do own the plot to this story as well as any original characters I decide to throw in if necessary. Well, sit back, relax and enjoy the story!
Chapter 1: The accident
It's yet another beautiful sunrise at the Hinata Apartments. The morning dew on the grass glistened as the first rays of sunlight shone upon the acres of grass of the Hinata property. Sweet melodies could be heard from the birds perched in the trees. The tranquil scene was short lived however as a loud explosion rocked the property. "Su!!!!!!!" Apparently, Su started her morning with another one of her experimental explosives, scaring the beejezus out of anyone near her. Su laughed maniacally as she fled the scene while a disturbed Motoko ran out her room. "I was mediating!!!!" She screamed. Just another typical day at the Hinata apartments, it seems.
That day, good old Keitaro was asleep after spending a night studying for his entrance exam. The loud noise woke him up, startling him so badly that he jumped up from his bed, right through the little hole in his ceiling that leads to Naru's room. Being stuck in that hole from the waist down, he arrived once again at the wrong time. Naru was in the middle of changing out of her pajama's when the explosion rocked the building. She looked to her right, and there he was, unable to even cover his eyes with his arms. "Why you!!" She yelled in rage. "No!!! I'm sorry! Please don't!" Keitaro pleaded but to no avail as she stomped on his head repeatedly until he fell back down the hole. She closed the hole back up right after.
The day went on as usual, with Keitaro flying through the roof or walls every few hours as he gets into his usual accidental predicaments. But today was special for another reason. Yesterday, Keitaro had attempted another practice test and have pulled off fairly good scores. Keitaro worked up his courage to offer to take Naru out to dinner tonight to celebrate. Despite all of the stupid things he has done, she couldn't help but blush when he starts showing off his sweet side. His girlfriend smiled and said that she would love to go out.
Dressing in the best outfit he has, he waited for her down at the lobby around 8 that night. She came down wearing one of the most beautiful dresses he has ever seen. Seeing how drop dead gorgeous she was, he couldn't help it but stare at her. "Wow, Naru, you're looking very nice tonight!" He spoke with a smile. Naru giggled a little bit, and then bonked him on the head lightly. "Now, don't get any funny ideas!" "Oww!" He groaned as he rubbed his head. He then offered her his arm. "Shall we get going?" He spoke. "Let's!" She replied, holding his arm as they walked down the Hinata steps.
The pair walked to the train station and boarded the train into town. The two of them smiled and talked for a bit on the train, seemingly getting along just fine, when just hours ago, Keitaro was always getting the harsh side of his beloved. The pair talked about what they were going to be doing once they got into Tokyo U. Keitaro then smiled and said, "Regardless of what happens, I'd wanna be there for you, to share your joy during joyful times and help ease your pain during times of suffering…" Naru looked down after hearing that and got pretty beet red. Keitaro noticed her. "Did I say something wrong?" He was about to say something when Naru interrupted him with a kiss, as she wrapped her arms around him. Leaning her head against his shoulders, she spoke, "No, you said the right things, you're sweet…" The pair rode the rest of the way of the train ride that way, with Naru enjoying his company.
They arrived at a quaint little café somewhere in downtown Tokyo. They talked about pleasant memories and future plans throughout their meal. Dinner quickly ended, and the pair decided to extend their night with a movie. They decided to watch the newest horror movie that was out that time. Inside the theater, Keitaro was being squeezed constantly by Naru as she reacted to the scary scenes. He really enjoyed being with her and whenever she squeezes hard on his hand was motivating enough to keep him in love. "Kiss her damn it! Kiss her like you have a pair!" His subconscious yelled at him. His shy, cowardly nature still resides within him. Walking out of the theater after the movie, the two stopped for a bit. "I really had a good time, Keitaro." Naru told him, holding his hand. "So did I, glad you had fun…" He spoke back. "I…I…love you" He spoke up a moment later. Naru just blushed and smiled back. "I know you do. I love you too." She leaned in and gave him a kiss on the lips. She got into an embrace with him, resting her head against his shoulders. "You got to loosen up a little honey." Keitaro smiled and spoke up, "I will try." With that, he kissed her lightly on the cheeks. Noticing her goosebumps, he spoke up. "You must be cold…here." Taking off his jacket, he wrapped it around her bare shoulders. "Let's go home, shall we?"
The two of them started walking towards the nearest train station, which was a good block or two away. Keitaro was pretty content having Naru by his side. Suddenly, the peaceful night was pierce with screams of startled pedestrians. A reckless drunk driver was driving his black sports car on and off the side walk they were walking on. Keitaro and Naru were frozen as they saw the car speed towards them. Without thinking, Keitaro shoved Naru into the nearby alley in an effort to save her. Keitaro turned his head towards the car, the light shining on him blinding him before impact. Naru hit the ground after being shoved. She heard the thud and crashing sound as Keitaro was hit. She gasped and quickly got back up and ran towards the scene. The driver had plowed the car along with Keitaro into a convenience store. Shocked bystanders have already called the police as well as the ambulance. Naru ran through the broken glass of the store and ran to keitaro's side. He was in horrible shape, his limbs mangled, bleeding profusely from different parts of his body. She grabbed his hand and held it close to her, tears streaming from her eyes. "You idiot! Why?" She screamed at him, kissing his hand over and over. "please, stay with me! Hang in there!" She cried out frantically. Keitaro smiled weakly, "I just wanted…to protect you…" He said weakly before losing consciousness. "Keitaro!!!" She cried out as his eyes closed. The paramedics arrived and placed him on a stretcher. Naru held on to his hand as they wheeled him to the ambulance. She rode with him, crying her eyes out as the ambulance raced to the nearest hospital. "Please don't leave me…" She muttered as her face stung from her tears.
A/N: Now that's the end of chapter 1. Will Keitaro survive? Find out in the next chapter. R&R please, and stay tuned for the next chapter!