The Visit

Summary: Rei visits a drugged up Ami in the hospital.

Rei walked in expecting to see her fast asleep, as she had been the past times she'd visited. Instead, Ami was sitting up in bed, staring out the window. She turned her head when she heard the door open.

"Hiii Rei!" A lazy smile.

"Hey Ami." 'I guess she's still on those painkillers.' "How are you feeling?"

"Good." She cocked her head. "How'd you know I was gonna be awake?"

"Well-"

"No! Don't tell me! It's cause you're psyched right? You looked into the future and saw me."

Rei blinked. "Psychic, Ami."

Her brows furrowed in response. "That's what I said. Anyways, you're not the only psychic! I am too. Watch." She playfully stuck her fingers out and wiggled them. "Close your eyes!"

Rei decided to play along, and did as she was told. "Okay, now what?"

"Shhh! I'm reading your mind... Okay, I'm done."

She opened her eyes and leaned forward expectantly. "Well?"

Ami blinked. "Well what?"

'She's under some strong drugs...' "Were you able to read my mind?"

"Yes." Ami played with her blanket, seeming disinterested suddenly.

"Aaaand?"

"And what, Rei?"

A single eyebrow twitch. "What did you find?"

"Oh." She looked out the window, then swiveled her slightly hazy gaze back to her visitor. "I- uh- I forgot, I think."

Rei resisted the urge to fall out of her chair. Instead, she shook her head. "How long have you been awake?"

Ami stared at the clock with a look of utter concentration. "Um, maybe five?" She nodded. "Mmhmm! Five!"

Rei didn't bother to ask what unit of time she was referring to. She patted the patient's head. "I'm glad you're feeling better. You had us worried for a while there."

"Yeah. Me too." She suddenly leaned against Rei. "Why am I...Why-Why am..." She seemed to be having trouble forming the words. "Why am I in here?"

Rei glanced down at her. Ami's eyes were darker and even less lucid than when she'd come in. 'She'll fall asleep soon.' "You don't remember? A Youma caught you by surprise and slashed you."

"Reaally?" Blue orbs widened in surprise, before drooping even further.

"Mm. You had to get surgery and stitch up the wounds."

"Wow. Did it...Did it hurt?"

"No. You were under anesthesia."

"Anastasia?" The voice was growing weaker now.

Rei chuckled. "Sure. Anastasia."

"Reeeei."

"Yeeees?"

"I luv you." Even if Rei had responded, she wouldn't have heard it. As soon as her proclamation finished, Ami's eyes slid shut and a second later, her breathing deepened. Carefully, Rei moved the now limp girl from her shoulder and laid her fully on the bed. She bent down and kissed her forehead.

"I love you too, sweetheart. Get better soon."

A/N: Random one shot I came up with while trying to get through chapter 5 of Finding Mercury (yeah! I'm that far ahead!). Even though she's supposed to be a little loopy, I feel like Ami comes off as drunk. Thoughts? As always, please drop me a review!