The Accident

Chapter 4: The Favor

When Yuya left, Kyo was surprised with what he just did. He was always able to look out for himself, why did he ever ask her to come again? And what if she was just forced to do so because of the incident which left her indebted to him. He could swear he saw her blush earlier. Could it have meant something deeper or just embarrassment? Probably the latter. Thoughts of her kept intruding his mind for the rest of the night. How a girl whom he just met caused this much fascination, he did not know. All he knew was that the promise of her coming made him look forward to the day to come.

It was still early the next day when Yuya woke to get ready for school. She wanted very much to visit Kyo already, but since she still had to go to school, she just settled on the prospect of meeting him later. The thought of having a young man made her giddy, like being back in elementary when she was gushing over her crush that time. All her worries were forgotten for the meantime. While the hours in school fled past, she was in a bubble of happiness.

Dismissal time finally came and she was looking forward to meeting Kyo again so soon. She was thoughtful enough to bring some fruits for him. She entered the hospital and went directly to his room. She cautiously opened the door, not wanting to startle him. She found him snug on his bed, seemingly asleep. She doubted this however, when his eyes instantly fluttered open upon her entrance.

"Did I wake you up?" her voice merely a whisper.

"Not at all, I always sleep lightly," he assured her.

"Here, I brought you some fruits," she placed the basket on the bedside table.

"Thanks."

"Would you like an apple? I'll slice it for you." Yuya offered.

"Yes, that would be nice. Thanks for coming," Kyo smiled. He certainly looked different when he smiled, like he was another person. Yuya decided that instant that she should make him smile next time, if there was even a next time. She certainly hoped this wasn't their last meeting.

"I have nothing to do anyway. I'm free from my part time job at the moment," Yuya finally responded.

Kyo was impressed, "You already have a job? How can you balance it with your school work?"

Yuya was used to this question already, so she answered in a way that explained everything, "Well, I live on my own now. My parents died when I was young and since then my grandmother's been taking care of me. However, she died of old age just last year and from then on, I lived on my own. I was old enough anyway and all I needed was a job, so I got one at the local grocery store."

He was astounded by her sense of independence. "Really? You're just seventeen, aren't you?"

"Yes," she answered meekly. A question suddenly came to Yuya, and she couldn't help but ask: "Do you still study?"

"I'm currently taking business management in Oakfield University, my father expects me to follow his footsteps," Kyo answered indifferently. He really wasn't keen on talking about his father.

Yuya was pondering on their age difference when Kyo added, "I'm 23 years old, just so you'd know." He was smiling again. Actually, Kyo was smirking, Yuya just didn't know better. He knew she'd wonder about his age and he just couldn't help teasing her.

Yuya was flustered, she knew six years wasn't that much, but it still made a lot of difference. However, she kept calm and asked instead, "So, Kyo, when will you be released from the hospital?"

"The doctor said I can leave tomorrow." Kyo glanced at her. He was silent. She kept busy with the apple. Then he spoke, "Yuya?"

Knowing that this was another favor, Yuya acknowledged it.

"Do you want to go out with me tomorrow afternoon? Just think that it's my way of thanking you for keeping me company." He looked uncertain of himself. Yuya thought it was pleasant surprise. Here she was thinking that they wouldn't see much of each other anymore, and then he goes and asks her out. It looked like fate was on her side.

"That would be nice." Yuya answered Kyo.


A/N: Looks like Kyo and Yuya are getting to know each other but Yuya still has her own problems to face…