Disclaimer: I don't own fruits basket… one can dream can't they?
Summary: Tohru looses her memory due to slipping in the bathroom. When Shigure finds her, she is naked and unconscious. Rather then standing there thinking perverse thoughts, Shigure runs out of the bathroom and calls Hatori.
A/N: Okay seriously! This is just an idea I had one day after I came home from the hospital and they had taken so much blood from me that I don't remember anything I did… all I know is on the computer I had that summery! My brother says I was pacing around the living room and throwing my sonic cup around and spilling ice every where. I have no recollection of this happening…
Also! I thought about how everyone else might end up in the hospital or survive incidents when any other human would be in the hospital…
Yuki: asthma attack!
Kyo: let's face it he picks a fight with everything that moves….
Haru: walks across railroad tracks while train is coming. Gets hit, wakes up next morning unscaved. Fairies really do exist… a mystery…
Momiji: jumps off building waving his arms saying "I'm a little birdie!" Falls to the ground, jumps up and says "I'm all right! Who wants to play cops and robbers!" Then passes out.
Shigure: flirts with some ones girl friend.
Hatori: has heart attack while smoking a cigarette…
Ayame: someone says his work is crap, then he goes into a downward spiral of depression and starts acting like Ritsu.
Akito: obvious…
Hiro: makes stupid comment to American gangsta and gets a mouth full of lead.
Kisa: who would hurt Kisa! She'd probably turn into a tiger and get hit by a car or something… then taken to the zoo!
Ritsu: finally gets enough courage to kill himself and fails. Afterwards is yelled at by people who care about him making him feel worse. (Stupid but is does happen)
Kagura: reality that Kyo doesn't love her finally sinks in and she faints and goes into coma…
After an early dinner and washing the dishes Tohru had decided to take a bath. She informed me of this, asking if I would like to take a bath first. She's so cute when she does things like that. I think of her like she's my niece really, no matter how it looks to the others. My perverted comments mean nothing; if only they could see that, Aya does, I know that, but everyone else thinks I'm really hitting on her… odd, is what I find it. Why would someone 27 years old hit on someone only 16-17? But then I guess that's what it looks like. Anyway I'm getting way off base here.
I told Tohru "no, but I wouldn't mind taking one with you." Her face seemed to glow, bright red; I had to stop myself from laughing. When she started stammering about it I held my hand up; telling her I was just joking and to go and take a nice hot bath to relax. The blush on her face lessened but was still evident as she nodded then walked away from my study. I love teasing that girl, she so much fun and doesn't hold a grudge. I can see why Kyo and Yuki always ask her for advice…
Oh! You don't know yet! Yuki and Kyo are going steady. They finally figured out that the line between love and hate had been crossed, stomped on, torn, thrown, and trampled across many times. Though they still fight from time to time they don't fist fight as much… that usually lands them in a tight position when Tohru's around. A very 'tight' position; If Tohru's not around it's usually, 'up to the bedrooms and Shigure plug you're ears!' kind of thing. Listen to me rambling on, I still have to finish my novel…
(Splash! Thud!)
What was that? Yuki went to his garden and Kyo went to the roof… the only person it could be is…
"Tohru!" I run out of my study to the source of the disruption. I knock on the bathroom door receiving no response. I'm a bit scared know, if Tohru were in there she would definitely respond to someone knocking on the door, so why wasn't she? I opened the door to see Tohru; sopping wet on the floor, towel loose around her. She must have hit her head. I walk over to her and kneel down.
"Tohru…" I say in a whisper. No response; her breathing is light; this can't be good. "Tohru!" I try again, lightly shaking her shoulder. Still, no response comes from the brown haired beauty. Now I'm really scared; I run and get the cordless phone from my room and dash back to the bathroom; being someone who smokes this is difficult but I manage to get there and back. I dial Hatori's number, he's the only I can think of to call right now.
"Hello?"
"Hatori! You have to come quick! It's Tohru!" I try to keep calm but obviously I'm failing miserably.
"What happened?" How can he be so calm!
"I-I don't know I think she hit her head on the tub." Then I notice a bit of red on the side of the tub, where Tohru's head was before I shook her. I look at it curiously then touch it. It' s blood! "She's bleeding! From her head! Hatori get you're ass down here!"
"I'm on my way." Hatori says and there's a click on the other line followed by a few beeps and a dial tone. I lost my grasp on the phone and it drops to the floor, my hands are shaking now as I reach for my pack of cigarettes. I take one out and shakily light it. I take out the first aid kit from the medicine cabinet but then I remember Ha'ri told me not to move a body that was unconscious because you could do more harm than help.
So I sit in the bathroom; waiting for Ha'ri. Does it really take this long to get here from the main house? I guess it's just because I'm worried. Finally I hear the door open and close, then footsteps leading towards the bathroom. He's finally here! The door is already ajar but must be opened wider to see Tohru and I; or for us (or rather me) to see whom ever is coming in. The door opened slowly and I see orange hair on the other side. When did Ha'ri die his hair orange?
Kyo walked in, surveyed the area and ran to Tohru's side.
"Is she alright! What happened! What the hell did you do her you damn dog!" He accused me.
"Well inspector," I say in my sarcastic tone of voice. This made Kyo a bit angry. "I do believe she hit her head on the tub, judging by the blood on it." He glared at me as I heard a car drive up… then another.
Kyo ran out of the room; to get Yuki I presumed and stood up to guide Ha'ri back here, though he really doesn't need to be guided. I hear the door open and close as two sets of footsteps enter my house. Who did Hatori bring?
"Shigure." I hear him call. Yes! Hatori's here!
"In here!" I yell from the bathroom. Looking out the door, I see Hatori followed by a man in a white lab coat identical to Hatori's, that he was wearing.
"Who's this?" I ask referring to the red head tailing Ha'ri.
"I'm Kiyoshi Sasaki." His gray eyes glanced toward me then down to Tohru. "Miss Tohru's doctor."
"I called her grandfather and told him to meet us at the hospital after he told me who her doctor was." How did Ha'ri know her grandfather's number?
"How did you know his number?" I voiced my thought.
"I asked Momiji." He said watching Dr. Sasaki look over Tohru.
"So how is my little flower?" I asked at the wrong time, seeing as Kyo and Yuki decided to join our group in the bathroom. Guess I was right. He did leave to get Yuki. Took him long enough though.
"I'm going to have to take her to the hospital." Kiyoshi saved me from Kyo's mouth and possibly his fists.
"Is that absolutely necessary?" Yuki chose to speak… he looks a bit pale.
"I'm afraid so. Her breathing is stable but weak, so is her pulse. There's no telling when she'll wake up so it's better to put her in a hospital… besides, there's a strong chance she could have amnesia." He motioned for Ha'ri to help him pick up Tohru's body when we all heard another car pull up. "They sure as hell took long enough…"
"Who?" I asked with out thinking.
"The ambulance, I was afraid something like this had happened to her, so I took the liberty of having an ambulance brought out here."
"Oh." I said. I was a bit surprised to say the least. I guess she's always been clumsy. But you have to admit that a little klutzy-ness is kind of cute. Anyway so they put Tohru on a stretcher and into the ambulance. Ha'ri, Kyo, Yuki, and I all followed in Ha'ri's car. At the hospital…we waited in the waiting room until they told us we were allowed to visit her, even though she was still asleep.
Ha'ri said he had to leave and take care of Akito… I don't really remember when he said this because I was to busy freaking out over what Kiyoshi told us.
"She's in a coma but should regain consciousness with in the next few days… if everything go well." I think he likes seeing me distraught. The three of us left stayed in the room Tohru was in… there was no way I was leaving; I think Kyo and Yuki had the same thought.
Soon the nurse came in and told us something about only one person being able to stay the night… or something. I was a bit busy running what Sasaki said through my head numerous times. I guess I looked a little spaced out because Yuki came over and placed a hand on my shoulder.
"Are you alright?" He asked me. He still looked pale; maybe he should eat something. What time was it anyway?
"I'm fine." I lied with a fake smile. What was I supposed to do? Tell him I'm worried to death about her? And wasn't her grandfather supposed to come and see her? Right as I thought this the door opened and in walked Honda senior! Speak of the devil!
"Oh! Hello there." He said spotting us. I knew I recognized the name Honda! He was my elementary school teacher! He looked to me; I think he recognized me… "Dr. Sasaki says she's not expected to wake up for while…" I had been sitting at Tohru's side the whole time facing the wall parallel with her. Mr. Honda sat across from me; obstructing my view of the wall… "When Hatori called me I didn't think to much of it; he wanted to be a doctor since he was in my class; but I didn't expect you to be the one housing my granddaughter, Shigure." Apparently this shocked Yuki and Kyo because their eyes were about as wide as softballs.
"Yes well, it's wonderful to see you too Mr. Honda." I smiled at him. "Your granddaughter is quite the amazing person you know." I said looking down to Tohru her eyes were still closed and she looked so peaceful.
"I know. I'm very proud of her." He said moving a stray piece of hair behind Tohru's ear. Why didn't I see that before?
"You should be. She's what keeps my novels interesting! I get my ideas from her." At this I received glares from Kyo and Yuki. I forgot they here…
"So you ended up writing after all?" He smiled at me. "What sort of things do write that Tohru helps you with?"
"Oh little romance novels." Also known as dime store smut… but I think I'll leave that part out. Wow. Yuki really looks pale… does Kyo not notice this?
"Yuki are you all right? You seem pale; maybe you and Kyo should get something to eat." I suggest to get rid of them. They've been so quiet since we got here. It's quite unnerving. Yuki nods and walks out the door with Kyo trailing behind him. Kyo stops in the doorway and looks to Tohru then me.
"Are you sure you'll be all right?" He asks with, what I think, is concern in his eyes. I put on my fake smile and nod waving my hand in the air to dismiss him. Wonder why he asked… he walked out following Yuki. Mr. Honda and I sat in silence for while until the same nurse from before walked in.
"Hello there! How is everything in here?" That's a stupid question for a nurse to ask… that's more something a waitress asks not a nurse. Gramps and I just stare for a few seconds; though I don't think he was staring at the same thing I was, nor the reason I was staring. Tohru had a good-looking nurse!
"Every thing's fine." He answered seeing as I wasn't saying anything.
"Visiting hours are almost over so I need to know who's staying here, if anyone at all." She said. I expected gramps to want to stay with Tohru but to my surprise he got up.
"Shigure will stay with her tonight." He said looking at me. "Right?" He asked.
"Of course!" I say. "If you're sure." I look to the nurse again.
"Of course. Now, if you'll excuse me I should be heading home."
"See you." I say as he walks out of the room. The nurse leaves and about ten minutes later Kyo and Yuki walk in… is it me or do they take a long time for everything.
"What'd that nurse say? Anything good?" Kyo asks me. how did they know the nurse came?
"Just wandering who's staying with Tohru tonight." I say and resume my staring contest with the wall.
"I'll stay." Yuki volunteers.
"Tohru's grandfather already told her I was staying." I say. Wow; my voice sounds kind of depressed. I hope they don't catch that. "You feel any better Yuki? You certainly look better." I say to get attention off myself. At times like this I don't like having attention.
"I'm fine." He said fighting back tears. I could see he was, all that pain he hides from the world, the pain he only shows Kyo, it's gotten to him; he won't be able to keep that mask on forever… it'll crack sooner or later. Better sooner than later.
Tell me what you people think! I don't think I'll make this a GurexTohru but who knows... with me nothing is known till the end! read and review!
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