Hiro said that Sakura liked bouquets so Kana thought he would bring one to her. He tried to think up some excuses to explain why he was giving her such a nice gift.

"Because you're pretty. No, she'll think I'm a creep. Because...you're new here. That doesn't make sense; she's been here for a few months now. Because…"

Kana snapped out of his thoughts when Sakura's dog, Verde, came running full speed at him. The dog jumped and circled around Kana numerous times while running halfway towards the house before coming back. Kana instantly knew something was up; dogs didn't act this way without a reason.

"What's up, boy? Did something happen on the farm?"

Verde whined and ran off towards the farmhouse; Kana ran as fast as he could to keep up with the dog.

His heart raced and his eyes widened. Sakura was collapsed in front of her house with the door partially opened. Kana couldn't help if she was breathing or not; he fervently prayed to the Harvest Goddess that she was still breathing. Sasha was nudging Sakura's body, trying to revive her master.

"Sakura! Are you all right?"

The bouquet tossed aside and forgotten, Kana scooped Sakura into his arms and felt her forehead. Her face was flushed and her skin was pale but she didn't seem to be injured. Kana cursed; he didn't know what to do. He took deep breaths and tried to think calmly.

"Whatever. I can't do this. Verde and Sasha, look after the house!"

Kana carried Sakura in his arms and he ran as fast as he could to the clinic.

Luckily, the front door had been propped open to let in the cool spring air and it allowed Kana to burst into the lobby without much difficulty. Dr. Ayame and Hiro were surprised by his sudden appearance but they quickly caught on to the situation.

"Set her down on a bed, Kana. Hiro, go fetch a basin of cold water and a towel."

Dr. Ayame cooly instructed the boys as she grabbed some supplies from her bag. She felt Sakura's forehead and used the stethoscope to listen to her heartbeat. Kana paced around nervously and Hiro arrived just in time to hear Dr. Ayame's conclusion.

"She's not injured. She's got a bad cold and it seems that she's overworked herself, which is why she fainted. It's a good thing you brought her when you did, Kana; she might've developed pneumonia if she was discovered later.

Kana breathed a sigh of relief but when he sat down, he was shaking. Hiro noticed this and he placed the cool damp towel on Sakura's forehead before he went to the kitchen to grab a cup of hot tea for Kana.

Kana was thankful for the cup of tea. He slowly sipped it and Hiro sat beside him.

"You look shaken up. Are you all right?"

Kana nodded and took another sip of tea,

"I'm fine. I just...panicked, that's all."

Hiro patted Kana's shoulder to comfort him,

"It's all right. Everyone gets afraid some time. I'm glad you were the one who found Sakura, though."

Kana nodded absentmindedly, his gaze focused on Sakura. Dr. Ayame approached the two males with a smile,

"Good news, boys. Sakura will be fine. She just needs to rest in bed and take it easy for a few days, that's all. Good job playing the hero, Kana."

Dr. Ayame winked and Kana looked away, embarrassed by Dr. Ayame's teasing.

"I wasn't being a hero. I was just doing the right thing."

"But you're her hero. I'm sure that's something you're proud of," Kana rolled his eyes, "Anyway, she'll have to stay here for the time being. You can go home now, Kana."

"But...my animals."

Everyone turned their attention to Sakura, who was trying to sit up. Dr. Ayame gently pushed Sakura back onto the bed.

"You have to lie down, Sakura, otherwise you'll faint."

"Okay. But my animals...I can't stay here. I need to go back home."

"Now, now, Sakura, don't try and be brave. It's okay to be weak. It happens to the best of us."

Sakura blinked back tears and she sniffled. She didn't like it when others saw her vulnerability but there was nothing she could do. In the back of her mind, she knew Dr. Ayame had a point.

"I could take her back home. I'll take the next few days off and take care of her until she gets better." Kana offered.

Hiro sweatdropped,

"Are you...sure, Kana? You're not exactly...tender and endearing."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

Dr. Ayame giggled,

"What do you think, Sakura? Can you handle being at Kana's mercy for the next few days?"

"I'll do anything to go home. Not that I don't like you, Dr. Ayame, but I'd much rather be in my own bed."

"I don't blame you, Sakura. I'll have Hiro deliver the medicine after I give you a prescription. Be save, you two."

Sakura was too dizzy to be embarrassed that Kana was carrying her bridal style as they left the clinic. The sun had set but there were lanterns lighting the way throughout the town.

"Am I heavy? I'm sorry if I am."

"Nah, don't sweat it. I've carried heavier things than you."

"...So I am heavy."

Kana mentally smacked himself.

"What happened, anyway? Do you remember anything?"

"I was milking Corey and I was about to gather some eggs but I became light headed and I wanted to go lay down for a bit inside the house. I guess I didn't make it there, huh?"

"Like hell you did. Dr. Ayame says you overworked yourself."

"I guess I did," Sakura chuckled softly, "How did I get to the clinic, anyway?"

"I carried you there."

"How did you know I fainted? You wouldn't know unless you came to my farm…"

Sakura was sure that Kana was blushing but the dim lighting prevented her from fully seeing his face.

"I just thought I'd come and see if you needed help, that's all. Why is it taking so long to get to your house?"

Kana nearly tripped when Sakura snuggled into his chest. He hoped that she didn't hear his pounding heart.

"Thank you, Kana."

He sighed and surrendered himself to his feelings,

"You're welcome."