A/N : I've been gone for a long time O_o I'm so sorry everyone! I had a number of problems :
The other site where I post my stories closed down and I had to move my work to the new forum they opened instead. Then I've had trips to go to and whenever I wanted to write, there'd always be something.
I feel really bad guys for neglecting this account. Please forgive me. And here's the next chapter. Hopefully, you guys are still there, reading what I write ^^
~ Chapter 09 ~
( Rose's P.O.V )
When I came to my senses, the first thing I did was look at the calendar. "The checkup?" I mentally slapped myself, recalling I had a checkup at the hospital today. "No way!" I exclaimed, nearly falling out of my bed as I rushed around to prepare my things and more importantly myself.
Having showered and eaten a light breakfast, I practically stumbled out of the door only to be caught in the warm arms of somebody. "K-Kaname?" I stammered, widening my eyes and looking at him in shock.
"Rose, I assumed you knew that you aren't allowed to leave the Academy until you obtain permission from the Headmaster and you take a friend with you." He stated, staring at my clothes, definitely knowing that I had somewhere to go.
"The first one is done..." I stated softly looking at him, I suppose my eyes were filled with worry or fear. "The second... I don't really have any friends in particular, besides I can manage myself well!" I said, my face taking on a fake smile.
"I'll come with you..."
And this was how the two of us ended up the local hospital in front of room twenty-three. "Um... You might have to wait back here till the doctor finishes." I broke in awkwardly, trying to break up the definitely awkward atmosphere surrounding us.
"I have no objection, I was willing to come here with you." He smiled softly.
Perhaps it was simply myself but was his manner somewhat cold today? Did he possibly know about my condition?!
I slunk inside the room and waited for Doctor Angel to arrive. Gifted with blonde hair and periwinkle eyes, Dr. Angel was a really nice person but say you missed one in ten checkups, she'd throw a tantrum and try to knock some sense into your head.
"Ah, young and blooming Rose is the patient?" She smiled as she took her seat beside me.
"S-Stop that doctor! I-I'm far from young and blooming!" I stammered, a heavy and heated flush appearing on my cheeks.
"Still the shy girl as always..." She chuckled, placing her stethoscope over my heart. I inhaled and exhaled as slowly as I could, ignoring a slight stabbing pain by my side.
"It's spread... Hasn't it?" She began darkly letting her fingers trace shapes on my palms in a distracted manner. "When did it happen?" She inquired, raising her eyebrows, her forehead now wrinkled in worry.
"A day or so ago." I replied shortly.
"The tests prove that at least 10% has spread through your body by now. Are you sure you don't want to take that operation? We could remove the infected areas deep within and replace them with artificial." She sighed, tapping her fingers on her check-board.
I sighed too, whoever knew it'd happen so fast? With such a huge impact within such a short time, wouldn't it mean that my days were numbered?
"What did she say?" Kaname asked as I trudged out, perhaps it was because my face wouldn't have been too happy.
"Nothing, just to take my vitamins and medication." I lied as I walked outside with him, the Academy wasn't too faraway so this talk could be dismissed.
The town was too deserted, despite it being a normal day. The shops were closed and the atmosphere was seemingly deadly. With no one in sight, I found my distracted-self walking towards the alley.
"Rose... You mustn't lie to me... When you feel pain, I want to be by your side, that's why I'll listen to anything you have to say." Kaname broke in, a soft tone completely different from usual.
"If I told you, you'd hate me for not saying it when we first met. You'd hate me for lying to you and you'd hate me for keeping it all in. What happened in the past is not a memory but a painful scar in my heart." I murmured, holding his hand suddenly.
"How could you even think that I'd hate you? If I said what I wanted to, you'd know that I can't express what I've been holding in... I've always wanted to talk to you and ask you your problems, but you always build a wall against me."
"It's because I don't want you to get hurt." I began staring at the horizon. "If you learn the truth, you might regret having known me once again. You might regret having met me. All those happy moments, you might regret." I broke in weakly, leaning my head on his shoulder. "Just for awhile."
"Take your time..."
"When I eventually reach my goal, I will tell you everything. We're just friends now, so let's stay friends." I whispered.
He sighed softly, "Kaien is not telling me what's wrong and I have a feeling that someone else knows it other than myself. Is it am illness? A sickness of some sort?"
"Maybe... Maybe not, but you're close enough so I'll stop it at that. Maybe you'll realize." I chuckled trying out the latest talent I found out the other day. Growing large white wings. "That there's always a reason for something. Oh... And I couldn't tell you this before." I smiled.
"What?"
"You wanted to know if there was anyone I liked. Yes, there is someone... His name I won't mention but he's a very beautiful person, inside out!" I continued as I broke out into a run, leaving him behind.
"I feel the same way... Rose..."
