I saw Shizuo running towards me after waiting about 6 minutes. I'm surprised he found me that fast.
"Naomi!" He kneeled down next to me and I tried to stand up.
"Hey, Shizuo. What's up?" I jokingly said.
He mumbled something and looked away. I saw his crimson cheeks and realized I was in pretty bad shape.
"Shizuo?" I put my hand on his thigh, trying to get his attention.
He didn't say a word. He slowly stood up and lifted me. I was held bridal style in his arms.
I turned my head so my face was in his chest. His scent was a mixture of sandalwood, patchouli and caramel. He made me feel safe.
I woke up to the sound of two male voices. I recognized one being Shizuo, but the other was unfamiliar. I slowly opened my eyes. I was laying on a firm gray couch. I tried to sit up, but pain shot through my chest and down to my thigh.
"Damn," I whispered.
"Naomi! You're awake!" Shizuo said as he rushed over to me.
He hugged me while I was laying down, which was a little awkward. He was basically on top of me. Thankfully, he didn't have all of his weight on my chest.
I wrapped my arms around his neck. "Thank you for helping me, Shizuo."
He got up and pointed to the man in a lab coat. "I didn't do much, but this guy sure did."
I smiled thankfully at the man. "Thank you, uh, sir."
He looked like he mentally face palmed himself. "I am Dr. Shinra Kishitani. Nice to meet you, Naomi Kida."
"Thank you for helping me, Doctor. I appreciate it." I spoke softly.
He smiled at me. "Just call me Shinra!"
I chuckled lightly. 'This guy is a little weird.'
Shinra stitched my leg wound up, but since the cut on my chest wasn't too deep, he just cleaned it and patched it. Bandages remained wrapped around my chest for a few days. I could move my leg without it hurting too.
I was able to return to work on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 21st
'I think I need to give my dear cousin a call.'
"Hel-"
"Masaomi," I wasn't mad at him, just the scumbags in his gang. "Do you happen to have a Horada in the Yellow Scarves?"
"Yeah, what of him?" He didn't pick up on my tone of voice, which didn't surprise me.
"Kick him out. Him and three friends attacked me when I was walking home from work a few days ago. I had to get stitches in my thigh, and wrap my chest up from a large cut. Didn't appreciate it too much."
Masaomi was silent for a minute, but then spoke. "I'll take care of him, okay?"
I sighed. He better. "Okay."
"Love you, Masaomi."
"I know. I'll talk to you later." He hung up.
'Well damn kid.'
I exited the shower to see I had a missed call from Shizuo. While drying off, I called him.
"Morning! Sorry, I was in the shower earlier."
"It's fine. Do you want to, uh, go on a.. date today?"
"Sure! What time?" A real date! I'm gonna explode.
"Be outside of your apartment complex at 3. I'll meet you there."
"Alright," I checked the time. It was almost noon. "I better get ready."
"Okay. Bye then."
"Bye, Shizuo!" I hung up my phone.
"Oh my god!" I screamed. It really echoed. Whoops.