Kise breathed in and out very slowly. Carefully. Anything more than that would be bad. He couldn't really feel any of his body, there was just an awareness, which made Kise grateful that he couldn't feel, because he suspected that it would be painful if he could.
He could hear his heart beating in his ears. A wave of relief rushed over him as the sudden realization set in. He was alive. Tentatively, he swallowed. It didn't hurt.
Trying to open his eye's proved more difficult than what he expected. He had to persuade and grapple with his own body. Telling himself, yes, I do want to wake up.
Even when he did manage to peek his eyes open, his vision was blurry and out of focus. He clenched his eyes shut, and opened them. Repeating the process several times.
"Mom?" Kise called out to the blonde sitting by his bedside, head downcast.
Suzu, looked up, startled. Her eyes opened wide when she saw he was awake.
"Oh my gosh, Ryouta!"
Her other hand reached out to touch his face gently. He could see where the tears had dried on her cheeks.
"I-," He rasped. Talking made him cough, which made him inhale sharply, which made a jagged burst of pain shoot through his lungs.
"Shh, shh," Suzu soothed, pushing him back into the pillows. "It's okay, baby. Don't try to say anything just yet."
Kise looked at her and felt instantly calmer. A small smile graced his battered face.
His mother gave him a shaky smile back. Fresh tears threatened to spill over her eyes.
Ryouta frowned, as he reached out for his mothers hand. She grabbed his hand with a grip that could rival any of his teammates.
"You had a close call," Her voice cracked, and she paused to calm herself. Her sniffles and the way she wiped at the corners of her eyes, broke Ryouta's heart. "They said you had a close call but, you'll be alright."
She smiled at him again and let out a watery laugh. She let go of his hand to reach out and pet his face. " You need rest Ryouta. Go back to sleep. I'll let everyone waiting for you know the good news."
He wanted to say something back. He wanted to tell her not to leave, please, please don't leave me alone. But, his body had other plans. His vision began to drift in and out of focus, and soon his eye lids drooped.
He fell asleep to the soothing sound of his mothers voice.