Accelerator landed at a hospital rooftop just in time before his batteries ran out. The nearest institution from the seaside was unfamiliar to him; but since he wanted her bad shoulder to be checked right away, he need not to be choosy. Anywhere is fine.
"You can leave me here now. I think I can manage." Mikoto said without any eye contact. She even thought of calling Kuroko but she'll just ran frantic on where she got such injuries. She can't tell her friends about him or her clones. They are better off not knowing. Besides, Mikoto knows she can't impose any further as he also got other things to worry about. Last Order and Worst might be looking for him at this time.
"Fine." he answered back while studying her. He knows she's lying yet he is aware that she is very stubborn. He's also not good with words so he decided to just give in. Though not fully.
"Thanks." She sighed. As he turned his back, she can't help but feel lonely. Part of her is disappointed that he did not stay with her. Still, she tried to understand. She knows he's tired as to what happened the entire day and most of it was her fault. He needed a break. "I'm not his priority." she thought sadly. She just stood there watching his figure slowly fade away. Her shoulder was painful indeed and has come to bother her ever since they landed on the Hospital; however, there's this unfamiliar pain inside of her that has nothing to do with her injuries.
As she was subjected to a series of diagnostic tests, she was told that she needed to be admitted as the fracture needed to be corrected surgically. "I only have a fracture in the shoulder. Is it really necessary to do such tests?"she complained loudly. Even though she has been into fights or has been recklessly chasing after Touma's dangerous world, she has never been hospitalized to the point where she needed an operation. She hated to admit that she is somewhat scared of this. Add up being left alone with unfamiliar people and environment.
"What's with that ugly face? Scared, Railgun?" Accelerator remarked carrying food with him. "I just arranged the room where we'll stay. Guess all that fight was too much for you, huh? Sure you want another rematch? Just let me know so I can book this hospital in advance" he added teasing her.
"I'm supposed to fast before the operation! I can't eat that! What are you doing here?" she countered without answering his question. Deep inside whe was relieved and happy. Did he just said we?" She thought.
"These are mine, dimwit! Come on." He answered back. He then proceeded to push her wheelchair towards Mikoto's room.
"Wait a minute! You said we? Are you staying with me? How about Worst and Last Oder and sensei?" she protested.
"Tch. Still stubborn. This is your last chance, Brat. Are you sure you don't want me to go with you?" he answered back impatiently.
Silence. She was unable to say anything and let him wheel her towards the room. She was secretly happy and intrigued seeing this side of him.
"I will take that as a yes. Did you let your friends know where you are?" he asked while assisting her towards the bed.
"They are used to my disappearance at night but I will still call my room mate to let her know I'll be out." The tone of her voice has changed from deadpan to normal. As she was making her call, Accelerator was somewhat relieved. She's just too easy to read. As soon as they are settled in their room, not much has transpired as they were both tired. Soon enough, they have resigned to sleep. They did not even notice the hustle and bustle outside their room. Nor were they able to hear code announcements and distant sirens from the ambulance. It had been along day indeed.
Mikoto was brought to the Operating room first thing in the morning and had underwent surgery without any issues.
"What a hassle." complained Mikoto who's now brandishing a cast. As soon as she was stable, a certain fat Doctor who introduced himself as the surgeon announced that Mikoto can be discharged late in the afternoon. Mikoto was told to rest for a week. Both are eager to go home though they opted for a bus ride to get to their respective homes. Just to be safe. Besides, Accelerator was adamant on the idea of flying with a disabled.
"How lame. We'll have rematch as soon as we remove this cast." declared a stubborn Mikoto.
"Hai hai." replied a tired Accelerator while rubbing his temples.
"Thanks." she said shyly. He had noticed a tint of red in her cheeks that he looked away. He was starting to get embarassed himself. He can't wait to go home and get himself together. Has he gone soft in the head just by hanging out with her? He had encountred many firsts with just 2 days of being together. Knowing her this much had those guilty feelings resurface again. Had she really forgotten her anger that easily? As he was so lost in his thoughts, he also most jumped when Mikoto seemed to have fallen asleep on his shoulders. He looked at her and chuckled. How careless and defenseless this little girl is. Maybe, if she is that comfortable, then he won't have to worry about anything. He hated to admit it but he looked forward to their further meetings. He just had to make a mental note to restrain himself during their fight. She may hate him from doing so, but he is worried she might get hurt all the time.
The buildings are starting to became familiar and soon enough, they were near the Tokiwadai dormitory. He gave Mikoto a light tap in the head.
"We're here." he said most dreadfully. He wished the bus ride would take much longer. He can't tell why but he felt oddly comfortable even having that drooling girl in his shoulders. She woke up with a start. She had been embarrassed all right but she has gotten used to being with him. Enough to make her unaware of her surrounding and sleep peacefully.
"Oh..I see." Mikoto muttered sleepily.
"Well?" he said impatiently.
"Yeah, I know." And Mikoto got off the bus alone.
She didn't like the idea of having him walk her near her dorm as many would make a big fuss out of it. He seemed to understand that much without being said and did not say anything. As soon the bus went on, he noticed her chasing after them. She seemed to be shouting something.
"So much for being discreet huh." He thought. As he opened the window, she had that determined look again that gave him an odd feeling inside and shouted
"Don't forget the rematch, idiot! You promised!
He answered her with a dirty finger.
"I assume that's a yes. I'll get over this injury as soon as possible." She thought happily. As she went back her Dormitory, her cell suddenly vibrated with an email saying-
"Anytime. Rest well, brat."
With just one email, Mikoto felt as if her injuries were non existent. It gave her a feeling of light headedness. She read and re-read that simple text message until she reached her room. She has braced herself of Kuroko's uproars though she has regarded it as something of a white noise. She can be loud and scandalous yet it did not bother her at all. Her mind is preoccupied with her brand new experience learning more about him.
On that moment, none of them understood how they affected each other. From mere embarrassment to getting comfortable, it gave them a refreshing feeling. It cannot be considered as getting jittery because of a person's good looks or attribute. It has something to do with doing things that only the both of them can do and learn more about each other during the process.
"I guess he's not so bad after all" she sighed while clutching her cell phone.
"What was that, onee-sama? Hello? Moshi Moshi?" Kuroko inquired worriedly. She knew her onee-sama from that kind of look. It might be that ape again or it can be that new friend who gave her that injury. Though she can tell that it is just a matter of time before her onee-sama recognize such feelings, she knew that the only thing she can do is to support her from the sidelines. Since aside from living in their world, Mikoto also dwells within another world that only select people can enter. A place where even her best friend cannot reach. "What a lucky bastard" she thought sadly.
