~ Chapter 2 ~
I feel…awkward
Knock, knock, knock.
Hojo was standing in the doorway shyly; he was wearing a dark blue sweater and tan colored pants. "Ka-Kagome." His eyes looked shiny and wet and his mouth was half open in surprise. I guess he was overwhelmed by my waking. "Hojo," I sighed. I was used to seeing him so worried and excited just by being near me, I smiled wearily. Mom went to hug him and after that he came to my bedside and sat down in the chair mom had sat in.
"It has been so long since I saw color in your cheeks." He brushed his hand lightly over my left cheek. I didn't mean to pull away, it was just a natural reflex, and it felt awkward to have Hojo touch me like that. He noticed my reaction and leaned back, almost offended. "You don't remember us do you?"
"Its ok Hojo, I'm sure she will remember in time." Grandpa reassured him.
"Erhem." The doctor came in the room holding his clipboard. He was a short man with stubby fingers. His glasses covered his thick eyebrows and his hair was smoothed back with greasy gel.
Mom was first to greet him, "Why hello Dr. Moshibi, it's nice to see you?"
"I'm glad to see Kagome awake. Has she been doing well since her waking?"
"Yes, well there was some confusion, but all is well. How long do you think Kagome will stay here until she can come home?"
"Well it's been about a year that she has been in a coma. Her legs grew weak and she has lost many of her strength. She will have to be in physical therapy for a while until she can become active and strong as she once was. It will take a few weeks, so we will need to keep her here for that amount of time. You are welcome to visit any time."
"Oh yes of course, thank you Doctor." I could tell that mom was sad that I'd still have to remain here. The doctor left and a nurse came in, she took my blood pressure and looked at my heart rate, she did other little tests and quietly wrote things down on he clip board. She said that everything was normal and good; then smiled and left the room. Hojo looked at me again. "I'm so happy to have you back Kagome. I know you don't remember much between us, but I promise as soon as you come back home I will do everything I can to make you come back to me, I love you." He was about to kiss me, but pulled away. Starring at me for a few seconds and then he got up out of the chair. "Kagome needs her rest; this must have been an overwhelming day for her. He turned to Grandpa, mom and Souta.
"I'll visit tomorrow, I was so excited form the phone call, and I forgot to stop by the grocery store to pick up some healthy snacks."
"Thank you Hojo, you always keep Kagome in top shape. We will make sure she gets settled in tonight, see you soon. Bye."
"Bye…." He turned to me one last time. "Bye, Kagome."
"Bye, Hojo."
