Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't updated. I got sick on Friday at my new job, and it was only my second day. Then I've just been overwhelmed with my schedule. Here is the third chapter of the story. I might have one more chapter and then an epilogue.
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Chapter 3
"R-Ryuji?" the hoarse and raspy voice of a conscious Rin asked.
Ryuji had stood up holding Rin's hand in both of his hands. A soft smile crossed his face as he gazed at her. "Hey," he said softly. "You are the biggest idiot I have ever known."
Rin felt her cheeks flush slightly. "I-I hea-" Her voice cracked causing Ryuji to quickly get water for her. She happily accepted his help and slowly sipped from the glass a few times. She looked up at him. "I heard you. I heard what you said Ryuji. I-I-I don't know if I can believe it. It's going to be really, really hard. I'm not sure if everyone-" Rin went wide eyed as she felt a slight pressure on her lips. She sighed softly into the light kiss Ryuji gave to her. "Wh-wha-What was that for?" she asked softly.
Ryuji smiled softly and gazed at her. "Everything will get better Rin. Everyone became worried when they heard that you were in the hospital," he explained to the half demon.
Rin went wide eyed. Everyone was worried about her? Did that mean that even Yukio about her? She looked down at her lap, her blue eyes were dim. She was suddenly very scared that he was lying. She so badly wanted to believe him, but after two months of being ignored and called a demon, Rin wasn't sure if she could fully become an exorcist. Her eyes widened as she heard the voice of Shura.
"Glad to see you're awake kid," Shura said with a smirk from the doorway. She had walked in just before Ryuji kissed Rin and wanted to see how things played out. "You better not scare us like that again. Suguro here barely left your side. I forced him to get a shower, food, and rest yesterday. You're lucky to have someone like him," she said with a wink before her face turned serious. "The Vatican knows what happened. Shockingly, they believe that you have talent to be a better exorcist than Angel. I heard that Yukio was the one who explained who they all treated you after that camping trip. They have agreed to extend their deadline until you graduate high school."
Rin froze gasping softly. Yukio had defended her against the Vatican. Her brother didn't hate her. She had a feeling that he and Ryuji would be watching her every move from now on, but she was mainly scared for not being accepted by the rest of her classmates. The blue haired half demon tilted her head hearing her brother clear his throat and suddenly paled at the sheer amount of paper he held in his arms. "Is-Is that all of MY homework?" she asked softly slightly intimidated by the amount.
Yukio adjusted his glasses and gave a sheepish smile. "Yes?" he answered testing out how she would react. His sister hated homework.
Rin's jaw dropped before she quickly laid back down and covered her face. "Nope!!! Going back to bed and never waking up. Goodbye!!!" she exclaimed, her voice muffled by the scratchy sheets.
Ryuji smirked. "Don't worry Okumura, I'll help you. I have a feeling you'll burn all of the homework before you even get started."
Rin uncovered her face appalled. "You have no faith in me!!" she exclaimed playing hurt. She looked away pretending to be offended by his comment. She held back a giggle as Ryuji poked her side. Shit. He still knew the spot she was ticklish at. She squirmed slightly as he grabbed her waist.
"Don't test me Rin. I still know your weaknesses." He smirked as he held up a bag of food that Ukobach had made for her.
Rin turned and sniffed before smiling happily her mouth watering. Ukobach knew exactly what type of food she would like. Plus, she had been out for over a week. That meant she would be insanely hungry. At that moment, her stomach decided to make itself known causing her to blush. She felt a scowl itch its way onto her face as the three people in her hospital room began to laugh. "Oh shush. I have been asleep and unable to eat for over a week!! Now Ryu-kun, please give me the food," she said sweetly. The half demon happily took the food and began to shovel it into her mouth. About twenty minutes later, she gave an innocent smile at the trio as she had finished her food a few minutes prior.
Ryuji swallowed thickly and shivered at how Rin was able to finish the literal feast Ukobach had prepared in like fifteen minutes. "I swear Rin, you are insane somehow. How do you even eat all of that in that short amount of time?!"
"The perks of being half demon: An endless pit that is called my stomach, and I don't gain any weight." She winked and smiled softly. She giggled as Shura came extremely close to her.
"Teach me your ways," the twenty something year old exorcist pleaded with the young half demon.
"Um, you would have to be a half demon," Rin answered slowly causing Shura to scowl and sit in the corner. Rin looked at her brother going quiet. She could almost feel the guilt rolling off of her twin. "Yukio-nii?" she asked softly. She went wide eyed as Yukio tackled her in a large hug. Her hands gently came up and rubbed his back. She smelled the faint traces of salt. "Yuki-nii," she murmured softly and felt he twin squeeze her before hearing him murmur an apology. She gave a soft smile and held her brother close to her. "Yuki-nii. Please don't worry okay?"
Yukio pulled away looking very angry. "I have to worry about you!! I have to keep my promise to Dad!! I have to protect you!!" he yelled loudly causing Rin to go wide eyed in shock.
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There we go. I know it's slightly short. This is a Mini Fic though. Toodles.
