Hello! My apologies for not updating in a long time : I finally got around to the half finished chapter, so I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: All Angel Beats characters belong to KEY


It was two days after his first meeting with Yui that Hinata received a phone call from the pink haired girl.

"Hello?" He picked up the unknown number after three rings.

"H-hello?" He could hear a timid voice through the phone. "Is this Hinata?"

He smiled to himself. "Yeah, is this Yui?"

"Mmhm, I was, uh, the repairman came today. The bill wasn't as much as we were expecting, so my mom wanted to let you know that you don't need to feel responsible. She feels bad taking money from a student." There was a slight breathy laugh on the other line. "Yeah, so you don't need to pay for it."

"Are you sure?" Hinata frowned. He felt as if he should do at least something as reimbursement. "I really don't mind, you know. It was my fault after all."

"No, don't worry about it. It's fine, really."

"...Alright. But I still don't like it." He conceded, feeling that she wasn't going to fall anytime soon.

"Yeah… ok. Uh, bye then." She started to hang up.

"W-wait!" Hinata didn't know why he stopped her, but he wanted to talk to her more.

"Yeah?" Her small voice sounded sweet through the receiver.

"What have you been up to?"

"..." There was a pause on her side. "Nothing really. There's not much one can do when bedridden." There was no hint of bitterness in Yui's tone, only sadness.

"Ah... " Something caught Hinata's eye. "Hey, I've gotta go now actually, so I'll see you later?"

"See me later? But you don't need to-"

"You'll see. See you." He hung up with a grin and quickly tossed his wallet into a backpack while ripping down a poster that had been on his wall.

"Hey, Mom." His mother was in the family room reading a magazine and knitting. "I'm going out. To the park."

She looked up at him. "Alright, just don't stay out too late. Keep in contact with me!"

"Got it!" He waved as she gestured him out with her sewing needles.


Yui sat at home in her bed, staring at her phone.

He had hung up so quickly… Whatever he had to do must've been important.

She looked dejectedly at the cardboard plastered window. It was a temporary fix for the broken window while the repairman could buy some replacement glass.

I actually wanted him to come… It gets so boring around here.

Her mom had stepped out to do some errands leaving Yui with the abyss of her own imagination. She groaned and stretched her arms above her head, then looked around slowly.

Should I just call him again? No, he'll think I'm annoying. I'll probably be bothering him.

She stared at the stars taped above her bed and sighed. She lifted her hand towards the stickers and then quickly dropped it when she started to stretch. Yui glanced at her bedside table. It was stacked with books she had been planning to read, but never had the urge to, not yet. She laid her head back against her pillows and looked longingly at the boarded window again. She felt her eyelids getting heavy when her phone chimed.

Jolting awake, she checked her phone and saw that Hinata had sent her a message.

Hey, im outside. can I come in? - H

She scrambled to reply.

Yeah there's an extra key attached to the back of our mailbox. - Y

Yui waited eagerly as she heard the front door open.

"Yui?" Hinata's voice echoed through the empty house.

"Up here!"

Heavy footsteps trailed through the hallway as Hinata walked to her room.

"Hey," he entered the room, giving a side glance to the cardboard on the window.

Slightly blushing, "Hi, what are you doing here?" Yui fidgeted with her blanket.

"Well, I said I'd see you later, right." Hinata splayed his arms out and bowed slightly. "This is later, my Princess." He glanced up at her, slightly blushing at the title he had used.

Yui giggled at his actions when he spoke again. "Actually, speaking of princesses, I'm here to kidnap you away, if you could be so kind." He neared her wheelchair, which was folded against the wall. He quickly unfolded it, making sure it was completely secure.

"Normally when one is kidnapped, the kidnapper doesn't ask for permission." Yui held her hand out.

"Well, those kidnappers are just not as well mannered as I am." He walked towards Yui and took her outstretched hand. She scoffed slightly at this.

"And what if I said no?" She playfully withdrew her hand from his and his face contorted into mock hurt.

"I guess that's my cue to leave then." Hinata turned slowly and deliberately with a serious gaze.

"Wai-"

At the sound of Yui's voice, he spun around and grasped her hand tightly. "Yes, Princess?" He smugly looked down into her eyes.

Beautiful.

She took her hand out of his once more and held a finger up. "One second," her phone already calling her mom. A brief conversation later, she hung up and placed her phone in her pocket. Looking at the blue haired boy in front of her, she playfully rolled her eyes. "So? You have permission to kidnap me. What now?"

He stared at her for a moment then spoke, weighing options in his mind. "Can I… help you into your wheelchair?" Hinata awkwardly motioned his arm to mimic putting an arm around her waist.

She smiled and guided one hand around the small of her back and he lifted her up with the other supporting her knees, her hands wrapping around his neck. Gently, as if she would break any moment, he walked toward the prepared wheelchair and set her down.

"Comfortable?" He watched as she stretched a bit before finally settling down. Giving him a nod, Hinata grabbed the handles and wheeled her out to the hallway and out of her house.


"So I was thinking that since you wouldn't let me pay for the damages I did unto your poor pink house, I would feel so guilty not doing anything in return and that wouldn't be nice. So it turns out my friend is having a small concert in the park." Hinata struggled to unzip his backpack one handedly before giving up entirely and stopping Yui's chair. He pulled out the poster he had ripped off his wall and handed it to her. "I thought I saw some GirlsDeMo merch in your room." He continued guiding the chair to the park.

Yui's hand trembled in excitement. "Your… friend you say?"

"Yeah, the girls in GirlsDeMo all go to my school and I'm pretty close to the lead singer Iwasawa." He sheepishly smiled. "I always get VIP status at their lives which is a plus."

He couldn't see her face, but Yui's hand gripped the poster in awe, as she internally squealed for joy. "I-Oh my gosh you have no idea how much I love Girls Dead Monsters! I could always hear them from the park in my room but was never able to go live! But now I can! I am!" She accidentally let a squeal slip out to which Hinata laughed.

"Okay okay, save it for the actual performance." He gripped the handles tighter as he started to run, picking up speed, with Yui's cries of laughter fading in their wake.


Hello my wonderful readers! Thank you for putting up with me and my horrible timing. It's winter break for me, so I might have another chance to write another chapter - don't hold me to it but it's likely.

I wish each and every one of my readers a happy holiday and new years! Let us greet 2017 with open arms and leave 2016 with all it's troubles behind.

I dedicate this chapter to Carrie Fisher, a strong, talented, outspoken woman who deserved many more years than what she got. May she rest in peace and may the force be forever with her.

Please let me know what you guys think in the reviews!

Many thanks,

Writing-in-Colors