Chapter 9

Extraordinary Girl

By Green Day

She's an extraordinary girl
In an ordinary world
And she can't seem to get away

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Yuki sat outside room 222. He leaned against a pole, sighing. Nothing had changed since the accident; Airah was still in the same condition, Haru was still blubbering apologetically (me: hee hee, sorry to the person who says Haru isn't like what I'm portraying him, it's just fun), and Hatori was trying to keep his cool. The latter walked up to Yuki, who sat up. Hatori gestured towards the door.

Yuki knew what he was asking. "No change" he said "A nurse came out a few minutes ago."

Sighing, Hatori sat next to Yuki on the cold, steel bench. They sat there for a few minutes, until Yuki spoke.

"Hey, Hatori-san?"

"Mm-hm."

Yuki hesitated. "Do you think, I mean…do you think Airah has any chance? I mean, this is her second time, you know…"

Hatori nodded, but patted Yuki on the back (me: OMB! Which Oh My Buddha! They're Japanese, makes sense), then said.

"She'll be fine, trust me. I bet in a few days, she'll be up and wanting to get out of here. Trust me."

Yuki didn't answer, but nodded. Hatori stood back up.

"Well, if you need anything, give me a call."

Nodding again, Yuki leaned back onto the pole as Hatori walked away.
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Hatori proved to be right: Two days later, Airah woke up, this time fuming. Yuki sat on a chair next to the cloud-white bed, next to all the beeping monitors, monitoring everything from her heartbeat to her breathing. But Airah was glaring, eyes darkening to a deep black, ranting on and on.

"…they won't even let me leave! I wish I didn't have to come to this place, they're mental! One bullet wound plus car crash and they're freaking out! Good Bloody Grief!"

Yuki smiled. If she was well enough to yell like she was, she was definitely well. Airah sighed wearily, slumping back onto her pillows.

"Yuki-kun, what did I ever do to to deserve this? I mean, if I was at Hatori-sans, he would have let me out soon as I could walk out the door. But these people? Oh no, they want to keep me here for ever, they-"

A small rap came at the door as a nurse walked in. Smiling with that fake smile they always had plastered on their make-up covered faces. She walked over, observing some of the machines, then jotting some notes down on a sheet stapled to a wall. She then turned to Yuki.

"Sir, you need to leave, can't be having her getting all worked up."

Yuki had to cover his mouth to hide the smile at Airah. She was imitating the nurse comically, rolling her eyes exasperatedly. The nurse stared at them, and then stalked out, black heels clacking against the tile. Airah giggled into her pale hands.

"Heh, she doesn't look too happy. Well, I suppose you should leave before ol' grumpy gills gets back."

Grinning dementedly, Yuki nodded, and walked out. He stepped outside with a feeling of joy. Airah was recuperating beautifully, and for once she seemed to have no after affects. He stuck his hands in his pockets, whistling happily as he walked down the street towards Shigure's house.

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Two days later, Yuki went back to the hospital, only to find Airah's room unoccupied. He went up to the desk. A nurse was talking frantically into a phone.

"…no, sir, she didn't leave a note. Yes, sir, she's definitely not here. Yes, sir, I guess she did."

"Excuse me?"

The nurse held up a finger, then wrapped up her conversation. Putting the phone down, she addressed Yuki.

"How may I help you, sir?"

"Um, where is the patient from 222, Airah Sohma?"

The clerks face grew exasperated. "She bloody ran away! Can't find her!"

Yuki was torn between worry or amusement at Airah's exploits. How many injured patients could successfully pull something like this off? He pushed his worry aside, knowing Airah would show up eventually, ranting on about how she'd escaped from the confines of the hospital. Thanking the clerk, who'd turned to her computer, he ran out of the hospital happily. At least now he wouldn't have to worry about Airah throwing things in fury (which had happened last time she'd been in a hospital a few years back. Let's just say, the bill went up after those broken bones…). Yep, she'd be fine. Hopefully…

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Yuki fell asleep early, as he'd taken a walk before heading home. Kyo and Shigure were fighting in the kitchen, until Yuki stepped in; Kyo blushed and stalked up to his room. Yuki hadn't commented, but headed straight up to his room. Tohru wasn't around, so he guessed she was at work. But for now, he slept…

Wait a minute…

His eyes snapped open as he looked at the window. A giant shadow blocked the moonlight, but he knew who it was. Smiling, he looked at the figure.

"Hello, Airah-chan."

She crawled the rest of the way into the room, sitting on the edge of his bed. She'd gotten rid of the hospital gown in favor of her old, faded jeans and her favorite green sweatshirt. Obviously she'd stopped at home on her way. She grinned broadly, whispering.

"Thought you'd never wake up. I've been sitting here for five minutes. My legs are sore."

"Well, that's what you get for running away. Again, might I add?"

She smirked, chuckling. "Couldn't help myself. Nurse opened the window for fresh air, so I just swung into the tree, after relieving myself of all those flippin' cords and stuff."

Yuki sighed, standing up. "You really are an idiot, Airah-chan. Well, I can tell you aren't leaving, so I'll just go get some extra blankets. You sleep on the bed, I'll take the floor."

She began to protest, but he put his hand up. "No. You should still be at the hospital, runaway-san, so just get some rest, and you have to call call Hatori in the morning."

Sighing in a resigned manner, she flumped onto the bed he'd just vacated. She mumbled. "Well, I suppose I have no choice. G'night, oh little rat."

"Goodnight, Airah-chan, don't let the snakes bite!"

Giggling, she turned over to face the wall. Before she fell asleep, she added one last afterthought.

"Do I have your permission to strangle any that sneak in here?"

Smiling, he replied "Of course you do."

"Goodnight. For real."

"'Night"

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Just as Yuki'd made her promise, Airah called Hatori the next morning. Her conversation went sorta like this:

A:Hello, Hatori-san.

H:Airah! What on earth are you doing at Shigure-san's house!

A: Oh, just thought I'd stop by for a chat. SO, I suppose oyu're angry at me.

H: Of course I am! You have the entire family in an uproar, Airah-san.

A: Again, I add. But at least I didn't injure any doctors or nurses this time!

H: Well, yes, you didn't. But still… You should stop by so I can make sure you're alright. OK?

A: Sure. But I can stay here, right?

H: I don't see why not. However, there is the fact…

A: Well, that's settled. Bye!

H: Bye…

Airah hung up, excited. Yuki stood nearby, leaning against a counter.

"So, what'd he say?"

"Well, he doesn't sound too angry. But he says I have to stop by for a check up, then I can stay here for a while."

"Sounds alright. I'm sure Shigure-san wont mind. Come on, let's go back upstairs."

Tohru, who was mysteriously not around, hadn't made breakfast yet, so Yuki and Airah had scraped together a passable meal. Airah seemed perkier then usual, but maybe it was the fact that she'd run away successfully (again.) IT didn't dawn on him that she was hiding anything from him…

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Little-notey-like-thing: Hello! Me again! I would like to thank the people who left reviews, and I also would like to add that I'm sorry to the person who said I wasn't making Haru do things he would. MY sincerest apologies, and I'm trying not to. And also, to prodigus feldspar, I WONT BLOODY STOP MAKING O/C's, so quit yor bloody complaining!!!!

Ehem, pardon me, Iwas just ranting.

SO anyhoodles, thanks to all my loyal readers, and here's to another successful un-cliffhanger!(I think…)

Well, I must go, BYE!

Oh, and for PF, ALIEN WING WONG!