Hi~! So in this chappy I tried my best at humor at the bottom so enjoy that!
I have decided that for those who have been reading from that start that you deserve a virtually high-five *high-fives you guys* and for everyone I'm going to make the chapters longer and fuller (and hopefully more exciting)!
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-HARSH: Chapter 20-
Five. It's been five weeks since she fell into her coma. Her eyes remain close, with little hope of opening. The analysis the doctor made claims that she has taken more brain damage than they thought.
I stand, a cigarette between my lips, in the parking lot of the hospital. Inhaling the smoke, I hold it in my lungs for a moment then breathe it out.
It's been a while since I've seen her, but I don't even try to make a visit. My last visit was the week after she had the attack. The event was just messed up. What a crappy way to submerge into unconsciousness with a jacked up head. Her state had worsened to the point where she was unable to move. She eyes didn't even blink. When I saw the nurse shut her eyes for her, I thought she had died.
My feet remain still. I can't bring myself to go inside. First, I don't have to. Second, why do I want to? When I took her, she hated me, tried to kill me, and wanted to get away from me. What am I doing here? In this parking lot late at night? Waiting. Just waiting for her to walk out from the glass doors, see me, and bolt in the other direction. I would be the one to chase her down. Wait… I have my freedom and I don't have to do anything that's got to do with her, yet what do I want? Why am I here, wanting her?
I spit out my cig onto the asphalt and stomp on the bud.
What did I just…?
I smash my foot harder against the cigarette.
The hell? What kind of mind games does she play? She's too manipulative for her own good. It's like she's… She's not normal. And who am I? I only have known ('known' being the wrong word in this) her for a few days –maybe a week, but who's counting? I still can't figure her out. Even my head hurts just by thinking of this.
I flip open my vibrating cell phone and shout, "What is it?"
"Cool your top, will ya'? It's only me."
Nnoitra.
"What do you want?"
"You at the place?"
"What do you mean 'the place'?" I ask suspiciously.
"I know you're stalking her."
"Wha-? I'm not!" I deny the obvious.
"Well, then look behind you."
I glance over my shoulder to see Nnoitra himself, walking out from behind some parked vehicles. He jams his phone into his long winter coat and smiles to me. I frown back at him. He waves and walks to my side. I don't reject his company like I would in most cases. Something is off about him and I note that he's not as irritating as he would be around women. That's a definite improvement.
I put away my cell and shove my hands in my pockets. I stare at the ground until his shoes come into view.
"You're finally worked up the nerve to visit her," he says, a hint of amusement playing in his voice.
"I don't get nervous," I tell him, my frown deepening. I look up at the man. I see him rolls his eyes and walk to the entrance. He motions for me to come and I do, slumping over in defeat.
We enter and I head to the room with Nnoitra following shortly behind. I let myself right in, ignoring that concept called "manners". I pop my head in and Nnoitra does as well.
Dozens of machines surround her still body. Tubes down her throat and on her arms. I feel weird looking at this pathetic sight. Yeah, I want it to stop, but not just because it annoys me… I feel as though I'm in that state, not even able to breathe on my own. I really want it to stop. I restrain myself from ripping out the cords and tubes and let her live without assistance. She was so not like this! She can do the most basic on her own.
When she said she wasn't friends with Kurosaki, I knew she intended it as a way for him to not come after her like he did for his other friend. Now, she needs as much help as she can get.
Nnoitra and I step fully into the room. I notice he has an expression I have yet see of him. I look back at Tatsuki. Her chest slowing elevates upon a breath then descends with exhaling.
I did this.
The thought never occurred until now. I feel something at the pit of my stomach. It's a terrible feeling and I have never felt, but I'm glad I didn't before. It's dreadful, making me feel sick and empty. What is this? Am I feeling…guilt? What the hell?
"She hasn't change." It came from behind us. A nurse steps in, a clipboard in hand. "If anything, her not being responsive is bad sign."
I stare blankly at the woman then back at the floor. I understand, I really do, but can I accept it?
"One more week," she says, holding up her index finger. "That's all we can give her. We're very busy and we need the room. If she can't come by then, then there are a few options."
"Those would be…?"
"She could be sent home in her condition. She will have to be watched over, of course, and you will check with the doctor if needed. Or you may also rent one of these rooms if you think that that will be appropriate."
"Hm," I voice, thinking to myself. It is then I realize… What the-! Doesn't Kurosaki even know about this? Does her family? Why am I the one responsible for her? It's like Nelliel all over again! There is no chance in hell I'm baby-sitting her again! I'm not taking care of her, no matter how pathetic she is. And who's paying for her treatment because it's not gonna' be me!
"Sadly, the rent won't be cheap, but I will try to talk with the hospital's owner about it-"
"No," I stop her and glance at Tatsuki once more. This is really going to bite me in the ass. I reply through clenched teeth, "We'll… take… we'll take her-" Nnoitra smacks me hard on the back and the words spill out, "We'll take her home with us." I shoot a glare up at the tall man and he merely grins back at me.
"Okay. I have to tend to other patients, but if anything happens, please contact some of our staff." The woman retreats out of the room and closes the door softly behind her.
I jam my elbow into Nnoitra's side, causing him squeal out a few curses.
"Dammit, what was that for?" he yells at me.
"Like hell we're bring the woman back with us!"
"I thought you had a reason for her in the first place!"
"I didn't, then I did after I captured her, but now I have no clue what to do with her!" I shout at him.
"Well you're on your own for this one."
"Oh hell no. You're in this, too."
"Tell me what I get out of this."
Nothing is more annoying than having this woman around, well maybe a broken jaw, but you get what I mean. "You decide," I state. "Anything that wouldn't ruin my reputation."
"Hey, I'll take it." He smirks and slaps his hand on to mine and grips it. He releases and places his hand on the back of his neck. Sighing, he mumbles, "Now how are we going to get her out of here?" Randomly, his puny-ass attention span is caught by one of the machines beside Tatsuki. Being curious and idiotic, he starts to press buttons, like a brat hild in a toy store.
"You idiot! You're gonna' kill her so stop messing with it!" I yell, trying to pry him off of the machine.
"Relax, I kinda' know what I'm doing," he says, not stopping.
"And that would be what?" I ask, raising a brow.
Ignoring me, he presses random buttons when suddenly the heart moderator flat-lines.
"…"
"…"
"…"
"You killed her!" I roar at him.
Sweat rolls off of his forehead and he frantically begins to push several more buttons. Out of pure luck, it returns to a normal heartbeat. He sighs out, relieved.
"Don't do that again!"
He looks at me, then at his finger inches away from another button.
"No."
His eyes go back and forth between the button and me for a while until I snap him out of it.
"Stop it! We'll just bring her back in a few days… Or better yet, Shawlong will since they would want payment by then."
"You know… If this wasn't about money, I'll be fine to take her back to my apartment."
"I wonder how people would react while they see someone throw an unconscious woman in the back of a raper-van."
"I got a van because it just so happens that I need the room. I'm too tall for a regular car."
"So you bought a raper-van...?"
"It's not a raper-van!"
Lol the ending... So everyone is in character?( Nnoitra is childish XD even though he's totally not in the series, but i just had too!) (Grimmy seems a little bit... How do I put it... Having some mixed feelings, so I'm trying to write it having HIS perpective) Um... that's about it. Not much to say, really. How about my asking of reviews? I mean you don't have to but if you wanna', don't be shy!
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