Character Position: Kyouya

The doctor let all of us go see Aiko. Well with some of my help that is. We all went into the room in which she was being held. She was still on the bed, hooked up to multiple machines. She looked awful actually. Which made Tamaki look even worse than before.

I knew he was blaming himself for all this. That's how he was with Aiko. He took full absolute responsibility for her, and anything that happened to her. Even though she was more than old enough to take care of herself. And most things that happened were her own fault. But he took the blame anyway.

But I had noticed another in a similar condition. Mori… he looked bad too. Even though it was a lot less noticeable, since he was always quite and kind of bleak. But I noticed his slight color change and slightly guilty face.

But I said nothing. Everyone found a chair to sit in, and did so. We even took chairs from other rooms. But I said it was alright. We all planned on staying until Aiko woke up. We were all worried about her, and Tamaki needed us here as well.

We all sat around for a while. But slowly everyone started to fall asleep. First was Hunny, and then Haruhi. And then shortly after the twins fell asleep as well. And then I even found myself getting drowsy, and I fell asleep as well.


Character Switch: Tamaki

I noticed everyone had fallen asleep. Well everyone other than Mori. He was awake. But I wasn't very surprised on that one. I couldn't even think of sleeping. I felt hollow and sick. I couldn't believe I let this happen. This should have never happened.

I was mentally kicking myself for this. If I had been a good older brother, she wouldn't be in that hospital bed. She wouldn't be hurt. She wouldn't he hooked up to all those machines. It shouldn't have happened.

I looked up at Mori. He was watching Aiko. He seemed to feel guilty as well. I knew why too. Because he had been there when she had fallen. He was probably blaming himself for not preventing it somehow, although I'm not sure he ever could have.

I carefully got up, not wanting to wake up Haruhi next to me. I wanted to go for a walk. So I left the room. And walked down the hall, and I ended up outside. I then started walking down the sidewalk.


Character Switch: Aiko

I woke up in darkness. But as my eyes adjusted I found myself in a room. My mouth and nose were covered with something, making my breathing feel funny. I felt sore and a little sick. I also felt tired even though I had just woken up.

I turned my head and looked around. I saw Haruhi and the twins asleep in chairs. I noticed the empty chair next to Haruhi though. I turned and looked at the other side. I found Kyouya and Hunny asleep in chairs. But I found Mori there, gazing at me.

I just gazed back. I didn't say anything, because I couldn't. But as I gazed at him, he seemed almost able to get into my mind. It was a strange sensation, and even stranger when his answered an unasked question.

"He went for a walk." He said simply.

I nodded some. I didn't know how he knew what I was thinking. But I was glad he did. I felt tired and wished that I knew what happened.

"You got an infection. It was pretty serious." He answered me again.

I nodded slightly. My eyes shifted to the door as Tamaki walked in. He froze in the doorway. He looked at me. I couldn't help but smile. I lifted a hand and waved weakly at him. His expression changed. Tears came to his eyes and he came over to the bed.

"I'm so sorry Aiko… I-I sho-" He started.

But I didn't let him continue. I took off the mask to cut him off.

"Shut up Tamaki." I stated.

Tamaki blinked surprised. He hadn't expected that. He stared at me as I held the mask in place. I gave him almost a glare. I then spoke again.

"Don't blame yourself Tamaki. I hate it. You couldn't have done anything." I said a little more harshly than I had intended.

He stared at me. The other's were now awake, and had heard me. They seemed surprised and a little nervous to see how Tamaki might react.

Tamaki then smiled. And even started laughing. Everyone looked confused except me. I smiled some.

"You're laughing at me aren't you? You jerk." I joked.

He smiled still laughing a little. "Sorry, but you don't look good at all… and you're scolding me."

I grinned. I had given up on the dumb breathing machine. I didn't need it, so I wasn't going to use it. I looked at him.

"Well if I don't do it… well… Haruhi and Kyouya will." I said with a smile.

Tamaki smiled and nodded. Everyone else seemed to brighten up as well. I was glad I could successfully make such a dreary place brighter. I hated to see people sad and depressed. It was something me and Tamaki had in common. We liked to make other people happy.

It made me sad when Tamaki left. It crushed our mother. I could never make her happy. And it killed me. And now I was gone too. But not like how Tamaki left. Tamaki had been forced away from her. Snatched right away from her.

But me… it was the complete opposite. She sent me away. I had done something bad… really bad. And it hurt her more than before. I hated myself for it. I caused her so much pain. I didn't want to think about it, so I dragged myself back to the hospital.

I smiled at everyone as they talked and smiled and laughed. I needed to make up for my sins. I had to make things right again. And I was determined to.