Chapter 2
Over the next days, I tried everything I could during the hours that I was on watch to wake Kyon up.
I tried everything I knew to get a reaction from him.
'Hey Kyon, I have an amazing idea!' I shouted, half expecting him to sigh at me.
I called him all the names under the sun, since I wanted to see him press his palm against his face, as he always does.
I told him things that weren't true, like that Mikuru was naked in the room, just because I wanted him to blush.
But nothing that I did worked. His fingers didn't even twitch. He remained perfectly still, as always.
'Damnit Kyon!' I hissed, thumping the pillow, 'How am I supposed to wake you up when you won't wake up?'
He said nothing. Of course.
After a couple of days, I gave up. I simply watched over him, like the others. But you know, the more that I watched him, the more I thought about why he was in this situation in the first place.
Of course, it was my stupid idea that had put him in the hospital. Not directly, but…
I hung my head.
'Hey, Kyon,' I said softly.
My mind raced. It was my fault, but I didn't mean to - I had to apologise, make up for it. But how? The first idea that popped into my head was - stupid. But then…
The others aren't here right now. Nobody's meant to come for a while. He's asleep anyway, so he can't hear me, right?
I leant forwards, and whispered into his ear.
'I'm sorry, Kyon. This was my fault, huh? B-But I didn't mean to! So, to - to make it up to you, I'll give you one. Just one. Don't think too much of it…'
And I kissed him.
Just gently of course, not in a romantic way. But as I pulled away, I felt something thumping. The blood pumping around my body felt hot. I could feel the heat in my face.
'O-Okay,' I breathed, 'Jus-Just one more.'
This time, I kissed him deeper. His lips were surprisingly soft considering his state, and he was still warm.
So, so warm.
The next day, he woke up.
Now, as I gaze across the clubroom for the hundredth time, I watch him closely. He's just sitting there, quietly playing chess with Itsuki.
I lower my head and smirk a little. I kept my promise, Kyon.