Disclaimer: Setsuna's gonna have a pretty nice size scene in this chapter. Also, I've always seen her as a parental figure to Haruka, so that's what she'll be in this story. Anyway, please enjoy and don't forget to review.
Chapter 9:
Haruka woke up to a bright light shining in her face.
"Jesus, who turned on the sun?"
Haruka groaned, shielding her eyes from the offending light.
"Ah, I see you're awake."
Haruka turned her head in the direction of the voice, and saw a nurse standing there.
"How are you feeling?"
The nurse asked, stepping closer to Haruka.
"Alright, but my head kind of hurts."
"That's understandable, you did hit your head pretty hard in your fall after all. Thankfully though you didn't need stitches, and you should be right as rain in a couple of days. Now, about your eating habits."
"What about them?"
Haruka sounded defensive, although she did not intend to.
"Well, your girlfriend mentioned to the paramedics that brought you in that you had exercised a lot the other day, but had hardly eaten a thing. Care to tell me what that's all about?"
"Not really."
"You know if you're having problems with food the hospital offers a wonderful treatment program for individuals with eating disorders."
"I don't have an eating disorder."
Haruka snapped, causing the nurse to take a step back.
"Hey now, no need to get upset. It was just a suggestion."
"Sorry. I guess I'm just a little agitated is all."
"That's quite alright. No hard feelings."
"So, when do I get out of here?"
"That's up for the doctor to decide. I'll go let him know you're awake."
The nurse then left the room, leaving Haruka alone with her thoughts.
"What have I gotten myself into?"
Haruka wondered.
A few moments later, the doctor entered the room.
"How are you feeling?"
"Alright. Can I go home now?"
"Eager to get out of here I see."
The doctor mused, chuckling at Haruka's response.
"I've called your guardian, and she'll be here shortly to pick you up."
"My guardian?"
"Yes. A, Setsuna Meiou."
The doctor said, looking at his clipboard.
"She's not my guardian, she's my housemate."
"That may be so, but due to the fact that you are a minor we have to release you to the care of a parent or guardian. Since she is an adult, she is allowed to be put down as your guardian."
"Oh, okay."
The doctor then handed Haruka a T-shirt and a pair of sweatpants.
"Here, you can change into these. Just come out of the room when you're ready, and I'll take you to the waiting room."
The doctor then left the room, so that Haruka could get dressed.
Haruka then quickly changed into the clothes she had been given, and stepped out of the room. Once the doctor saw here, he took her to the waiting room where Setsuna sat waiting for them.
"Hey, how are you feeling?"
Setsuna asked, walking over to Haruka and giving her a hug.
"I'm fine."
Haruka said, returning the hug.
"You know you really have us all quite a scare. Especially Hotaru."
"How is she?"
"She's alright, just a bit shook up is all. It's lunchtime, so why don't you call her and let her know you're alright?"
Setsuna then handed Haruka her cell. The tall blonde took the phone, and stepped outside to make the call. Setsuna then turned her attention to the doctor.
"How is she, really?"
"She seems okay for the most part. However, I am concerned about her eating and exercise habits. She's really very lucky that fall she took wasn't a lot worse."
Setsuna nodded her head in agreement.
"That being said, I'd like for someone to monitor her today. You know, make sure she eats. Are you willing and able to do that?"
Setsuna nodded her head.
"Alright, then I release her to your care. Please call though if you have any questions or concerns."
"I will. Thank you."
After a final goodbye was exchanged, Setsuna and the doctor went their separate ways.
"Now the real battle begins."
Setsuna thought, knowing that Haruka's stubbornness would make getting her to eat difficult.
End of chapter 9:
A/N: I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter. I'm not sure when the next update will be, or if there will one. I know I had originally said I was leaving this world on May 22nd, however I might move it to either the 5th, which is when I will be on summer break, or later tonight. I'm leaning more towards later tonight, because there's no point in delaying the inevitable. Anyway, that's enough rambling from. So until next time, this is PokémonSoulMaster93 signing out.
