Here's chapter 7! Let's see what happens when the #1 tease in the whole metropolitan police force enters the scene! :D Will she be able to be serious for once, or will she make our favorite police couple feel awkward? Haha let's find out! XD
Sato walked towards the door and opened it only to be greeted happily by her best friend, Yumi. "Miwako! Nice to see you! How's Takagi-kun?"
Sato smiled at Yumi and stepped aside so Yumi could enter the apartment. "He's doing a little better today. Yesterday he was really out of it, but he's recovering slowly but surely. He's lying down right now. Here follow me, I'll show you to his room.
Yumi felt a devious smile and blush cross her face as she already began mentally coming up with schemes on how to mess with the two lovers, but she decided to hold back for now since she could tell how Sato didn't seem to be in a joking mood at the moment.
Yumi and Sato entered the room, and Takagi was lying on the bed with his eyes open. "Oh, hello there Yumi-san." Takagi said politely. He sounded weak, but he was able to smile and wave.
Yumi walked over to Takagi and spoke with genuine concern. "How does it feel? What all is wrong?"
"Well, I feel a little better today, but I also feel really weak and tired. My body won't stop shaking, my words sometimes slur, and I can't balance without having Sato-san there to help me." Takagi sighed.
"So how did it feel being tied up there? Did you ever feel like you weren't going to make it?"
Takagi looked down and scratched the back of his head. "Well it definitely wasn't fun.. It was miserable. I felt so hungry and thirsty, and I couldn't even use the bathroom. The worst part was knowing my neck had a rope tied around it. I felt like if I were to drift for even a second, I'd fall and end up hanging myself."
Sato sat on the bedside as Takagi continued to talk about his life or death story. Sato felt a little guilty because she hadn't even bothered to ask Takagi how he felt about the situation yet, but then again she assumed it wasn't something he'd want to talk about this soon.
As he was wrapping up his story, Yumi started to walk around the room and observe her surroundings. She approached the picture frame Takagi had of him and Sato when they went to Tropical Land. She picked it up and smiled. "Ooh what's this? You and Miwako actually did go on your date to Tropical Land?"
Sato blushed and grabbed the picture out of Yumi's hands. "Yumi! I thought I told you we went. And this picture was taken months ago. This happened before me and Takagi-kun became official."
Takagi blushed and tried to defend it. "Yes, the reason we went back then was because Sato-san said she'd take me out since I saved her from being engaged to Shiratori-san."
Yumi crossed her arms and began tapping her foot to jog her memory. "Wow, this really was a long time ago. I've guess I've been out of the loop for a while. Miwako! You gotta give me all the dirt! How far have you and Takagi-kun come!"
Sato lifted her hands up to protect herself as Yumi began getting all up in her face. "Y-Yumi! I do tell you things! Remember about a month ago when you asked me if the rumor was true about Takagi-kun and I kissing in the hospital and I said yes?"
Yumi pulled back a bit and smiled smugly. "Yeah, but that's not dirt! I wanna hear the juicy things! What do you and Takagi-kun do behind closed doors!"
Takagi and Sato both grew increasingly uncomfortable and the color of their faces was about as red as a tomato. Finally, Sato decided she had the perfect solution to get Yumi to stop with her obsessive teasing for the time being.
"Shukichi Haneda."
Yumi's face perked up and a little sweat trickled down her face. "Eh?"
Sato repeated herself and smiled smugly back. "Shukichi Haneda, right? That's his name? I seem to remember he's your ex boyfriend? I think I still remember the apartment complex in which he lives from the few times you've shown me. Maybe I'll go over there right now and tell him how much you're dying to see him."
Yumi's expression became a mix of fear and anxiety. She ran after Sato who was headed towards the door, and threw her hand on her shoulder to stop her from opening the door.
"Miwako, you have a twisted way of getting me to understand how you feel sometimes I hope you know." Yumi said with a look of playful vengeance.
Sato smiled and walked away knowing her badly tasted strategy. "Heh. Well I'm glad you see things my way, Yumi."
Takagi just laid in the bed as he watched the two laugh it off. He couldn't help but smile though because he knew they really were good friends. He knew this was just a part of who Yumi was, and that's why they all get along so well. He came to the conclusion a long time ago that it's impossible not to like Yumi despite everything she's done in the past.
Sato and Yumi continued laughing before finally Yumi perked up. "Say, Miwako? Would you want to go for karaoke now then?"
Sato looked over with concern at Takagi who laid in bed awake and seemingly content. "Takagi-kun? If I went out with Yumi, do you think you'd be okay here by yourself?"
Takagi smiled slightly and lifted his hand weakly to give her a thumbs up. "Of course I'll be alright! Go have fun with Yumi-san! I guess I'll rest up while you go.." his voice began to trail as he seemed to have gotten tired quickly.
Sato couldn't help but feel worried at the idea of leaving him while he was in this state, but she looked up at Yumi who was happily smiling at the idea of them going to karaoke, so she sighed and smiled back. "Okay then. Let's go, Yumi!"
"Yay! I'm excited now! We haven't gone out to karaoke in weeks! It's not everyday our schedules allow us free time together. That's why we have to take advantage of it whenever we can!" Yumi clapped her hands together joyfully.
Sato forced a smile as she tried to share the same level of excitement as Yumi was displaying, but she couldn't help but feel like it was wrong to leave Takagi alone without knowing what could happen while she's gone. Maybe she was overthinking it a bit, but Takagi's life became such an important thing to Sato that she couldn't bear if she ever became responsible for anything wrong that could happen. Sato battled herself mentally as she tried to shake off these overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Finally she looked over at Takagi once more, and then looked up at Yumi with a slight smile. "O-okay! Let's go." Sato opened the door and exited out as Yumi stood silently for a moment.
Yumi always could tell when Sato was unsure of a situation given her body language and mannerisms. It was at that moment when Yumi realized that Sato really needed to be treated seriously, and not with playful jokes.
Yumi closed the door behind her and followed Miwako to the car. They got in, and Yumi began heading for the karaoke bar. Yumi looked at Miwako with her peripheral vision every so often and made small comments to help cheer her up. "You know, I know you're worried leaving him alone, but he seemed to be healthy enough to take care of himself for the time being. He's a grown man, I'm sure you're worried over nothing."
"It's not just that.." Sato uttered silently.
Yumi looked over at her friend; curious about what was on her mind. "Oh?"
Sato looked down sadly and spoke quietly. "I just..I don't want it to ever happen again.."
Yumi glanced over at Miwako with despair, as she knew where this was going.
"Takagi-kun being kidnapped and almost killed by a bomb hit way to close to home for me.. I mean..I've had a lot of time to move on from Matsuda-kun, but it still left me with painful memories. Takagi-kun is so important to me now, and I just couldn't live with myself if anything were to happen to him! Especially if I'm the one responsible for it!" Tears began streaming down Sato's face uncontrollably.
Yumi immediately pulled the car over, placed her hand on Sato's shoulder, and began to comfort her. "Miwako, you can't think about it like that! No matter what happens, you're not responsible! You're doing your best to make sure he heals up, and that's the best thing you could do! I know it's still really hard for you to think about Matsuda-kun, but you have to think about your future now! You and Takagi are going to have a bright and happy future together! The only way for that to happen though is if you let it!"
Sato felt like an emotional rollercoaster, but she knew Yumi was the only person who could get through to her right now. She wiped away her tears and took a minute to calm down. "You're right…I'm sorry Yumi.. I shouldn't ruin our hangout.."
Yumi smiled with relief. "Oh don't be like that, Miwako. I know you're feeling upset, so I don't mind if you let it out. Just know that you saved Takagi-kun's life. You knew you'd been in a situation like that before, but this time, you were able to prevent the tragedy. You're his hero!"
Sato managed a genuine smile this time and gave Yumi a hug. "Thanks, Yumi. I do feel better now.
Yumi smiled back and hugged her back. "C'mon let's go have fun. You really need this."
She started the car back up, and headed to the karaoke bar.
Several hours later, Yumi and Sato finally finished having their day of fun together. Sato was genuinely happy as soon as they made it to karaoke. Her mind felt clear of all the worry she had felt earlier. Yumi dropped Sato back off at Takagi's apartment, and gave her one more comforting hug. Sato really was glad to have a good friend like Yumi.
Okay that's the end of chapter 7. Sorry I didn't write out the karaoke fun, but I didn't know how I would go about writing singing…lol. Anyways, that's it for Yumi for now. Next chapter will be Takagi and Sato at night. 0_0 yes ladies and gentlemen: Night. I hope you know where I'm going with this. XD You've waited long enough, and now you're getting it! NEXT CHAPTER IS WHEN I RATE THIS BADBOY M! LEMON NEXT TIME! STAY TUNED! IF YOU CAN'T WAIT, GO WATCH SOME ADULT VIDEOS OR SOMETHING! Hah….i'm sick…..XDD
