Chapter 14, The Hospital, pt2

Awww, didn't the last chapter end cutely? Oh, and Happy belated Easter.

Sasuke fell into a deep sleep, his hand in yours and a smile upon his face. After about fifteen minutes of extreme boredom, you drifted off too, just as the sun was setting. The nurse looked in on the two of you once visiting hours were done, but she didn't have the heart to wake you up. The two of you looked so sweet, both asleep, holding hands. Sometime after midnight you woke up, wondering for a moment where you were. You remembered, and glanced down at Sasuke. He was awake too, and looked as though he had been for some time. He was looking at you, just looking, and he smiled when he saw you were awake. "Um, are you feeling better Sasuke?" he shrugged, still smiling calmly. "Well…do you need anything?" he nodded, eyes never leaving your face. "Oh, do you want me to get the nurse?" you started to rise.

"No, I don't need the nurse." He motioned for you to sit back down.

"Well, what do you need?" Sasuke grinned in a way that reminded you of Naruto for some reason.

"I just need you." He said, laying his hand on top of yours.

You blinked twice. "You really are on crack, aren't you?" you said, getting up to look at the chart on the end of his bed.

"Will you cut it out?" he snapped, "I am trying to confess my feelings for you in a romantic way."

"Say what?" you blinked again.

"You heard me. Now be quiet so I can talk" he took a deep breath. "These past…what has it been now, two months?"

"Time flies when you're having fun" you said weakly.

"Anyway, ever since you moved in, even though a part of my brain says I'm completely insane, I've really started to like you. Even your immature childishness. And today, after Itachi…"

"Beat you up?" you offered, your brain still numb.

"Uh, yeah. When he said he wanted you, I realized that I couldn't face that. I couldn't lose you too, you're all I have left and I…I love you."

"And you're sure you're not on crack?"

"Positive." He rolled his eyes. "The painkillers wore off long ago."

"Okay…" you stared at the floor. You had been caught completely off guard, what were you supposed to say? You had thought if this day ever came, it would be easy to blow him off. In fact you had fantasized about it… but now… you cleared your throat and were glad to hear that you voice didn't shake. "When I first came here, I thought my life would be a living hell, but I just ended up making your life a living hell. And I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused you. Yet you never made me leave, no matter how cruel or annoying I was, and for that I am grateful." You smiled at him softly. "Life's funny, isn't it? Look how we ended up."

"Hilarious" he whispered. He was still waiting for your answer.

"I guess…we could try not hating each other and see what happens."

"That's all I need" he murmured, brushing his fingertips across your cheek. You blushed and tried to regain your composure.

"Watch it, I might change my mind" you growled. He just smiled. "I'll visit you tomorrow" you grumbled, getting up.

"I'll be waiting" he said. You avoided his gaze as you exited the room, walking quickly. Okay Kiryoku, think. It's your move.

What's gonna happen next? No, really, I don't know….