Chapter Two Kyo's Story

Damn it! I told her to be safe and look what happens? She gets hit by a truck! God please make sure my Tohru is ok because if she isn't, I'm gonna find that motherfucker and kill him!!!! Racing through the crowds, I pushed passed all the people to make it to the hospital. Ripping my phone out of my jacket pocket, I dialled every number I had to let everyone know what had happened to Tohru. Getting the message across the board, I almost smashed the doors opened as I asked a nurse about Tohru.

"Ms. Honda's in Room 138, but you're going to have to wait till the doctor is finish looking after her."

Doctor? She needs a doctor?!! What could have possibly happened that she needed more medical attention than already needed?!!! Oh I really do hope that she's ok! Fighting back tears and the urge to rip someone's head off, I sat my ass down in the waiting room, flipping through a car magazine. Hearing the sounds of rushed double doors, I lifted my head from the magazine to see the rat, Shigure, Momiji (in uncontrollable tears), and Tohru's two friends Uo-Chan and Hana-Chan. Heading toward them, they all seemed to have cried or be crying (mostly Momiji).

"Kyo, what happened?" asked Shigure through sniffles.

"She was carrying too many groceries, and didn't see a truck was on it's way when she was in the middle of the road," I felt all tense when it came out of my mouth. It feels like I've been living in a harsh winter, tired of the cold and ready for spring. Tohru was that spring for me and I just wish that I was there for her!

"How come you weren't with her you stupid, stupid fool!" the rat decides to speak and whacks me right upside the head.

"I was at work! How else are we supposed to support ourselves, asshole! I didn't know that she was carrying that much! I always tell her not to carry so much, but she's too nice to ask for help! If I didn't have to work this morning, I would have helped her out!!!" my fists were in the air as if I were in a riot. That damn rat didn't know what the hell he's talking about! Why would he blame me anyway? I would've loved to have been there with Tohru. Everything about her makes me feel like I wasn't even alive before I met her. But if she leaves, I don't know what I'd do.

"Excuse me," the nurse tapped my shoulder to get our attention. " The doctor said you can come in now. She's in room 138. You can't stay long though."

Racing through the corridors, Tohru's past actions filled my mind as if wine were poured to the brim of the glass. Her smile warmed me up, the scent of her hair spiked my nostrils with such sweetness, the way she said my name with such care, made me want to run all over the world just to make sure she was safe. Sharply turning at a corner, I saw the future between all of us and Tohru. The sick room seemed so far away in my mind when it was really 10 feet away. Walking through, what seems like desert sand, I felt like I would be 40 by the time I would reach the door. With everyone behind me, I knew I couldn't back down. Tohru needed me and I needed her more than she knew. I'm just too scared to see how bad she is. Getting my hand on the golden knob, I looked at everyone and turned it open.

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"Hello everyone," Hatori said while shuffling papers on a clipboard before giving us eye contact. That cold, off-focus stare will remain with him for what will seem like forever.

"Good afternoon Hatori," Shigure walked over to him and watched Tohru sleep as if- I wouldn't even think of that word to describe her peacefulness. " So how's our little flower?"

"She made it by a thread," his voice was so cold and calculating that I wanted to punch his fucking face in because of how he could act as if he could care less. But than if Tohru were awake, she would say that he's working and can't really show emotions at work when you're supposed to be professional. Tohru, please be safe...

"Actually a jar of leeks saved her," he brought up a dented jar of what is THE most disgusting thing on the face of the earth. "If that jar weren't in there, the grille of the truck would've hit a vital spot and Tohru wouldn't be here, asleep."

I take that back, I love leeks. I'll eat leeks for the rest of my life knowing they safe my Tohru.

Stirring in her sleep as she always does, everyone seemed to be hovering over her, especially me! Watching those blue eyes looking up at us once her sleep was interrupted made me want to kiss her so badly! Jumping in excitement, Momiji hopped on the bed and embraced Tohru warmly. I envy him. I felt so dizzy with relieve, but the guilt kept me in place. I shouldn't have gone to work early. I should be there for her more often, but I'm always at the dojo. I'm such an asshole!!!

"Ummm," Tohru's face was warm with a scarlet shade. "Thank you for the hug, but who are you?"