Thursday - September 18th

Today was the day. Today was the day that Haru had been longing for, ever since he got his wrist wrapped up in that stupid plaster. Today was the day when he would finally get rid of it for good and would never get to see it again. For the first time in forever he really looking forward to something so much that he had almost no patience left.

Makoto noticed this as soon as the both of them woke up. Haru finished everything much quicker than usual and there was something in his eyes that made Makoto understand this was going to be special. He hated that he had to break the excitement for Haru.

"Haru… We aren't going to the hospital right away…" Makoto started as Haru was making mackerel. "We're gonna have to wait until school is over,"

Haru's blue eyes had a sad look to them when they met Makoto's green ones. He couldn't believe it. More waiting!

"I'm sorry…" Makoto said.

"I guess it can't be helped," Haru just said as he turned back to his food. None of them said a word after that but the mood had gotten much heavier after this little conversation.

Haru could barely even pay any attention to class. He was thinking about how nice it would feel to get the plaster off all the way and that made it next to impossible to focus on what their teachers were talking about.

Lunch break came and Haru followed right behind Makoto all the way to the spot where they usually met with Nagisa, Rei and Gou. They were already there waiting for them.

"Is it off yet?" Gou asked enthusiastically as she met Haru's eyes.

Haru only exchanged a quick look with Makoto before sitting down. He didn't want to answer the question and Makoto could do it as well.

"He won't get it off until this afternoon," Makoto answered.

Somehow Haru thought that Gou and the others looked relieved to hear those news. He didn't understand why though but he got a clue it had something to do with whatever they were hiding.

"How did it go last night?" Rei asked for how dinner had went with the rest of Makoto's family.

"It went fine," Makoto answered. "Though we ended up eating at my place anyway since Ren and Ran were on a fieldtrip yesterday and came home late,"

"I see," Nagisa smiled, "fieldtrips makes everyone tired,"

"When was the last time you were on one Nagisa-kun?" Rei asked.

Nagisa thought about that for a bit. "Back at the beginning of 5th grade I think," he answered.

They continued the discussion of fieldtrips the rest of the lunch break and then went back to their afternoon classes that went the same way for Haru as the morning classes had.

When the classes finished Haru struggled to hide exactly how much he looked forward to having the plaster taken off. It went well too. The only one who saw right through him was Makoto as usual. But what else would you expect from someone who you've known as long as you can remember?

Makoto went with Haru to the hospital. It was never something they agreed on, it was just considered natural since Makoto had been by Haru's side through so much of it.

There were one who needed to get in before them and therefore Haru and Makoto had to sit and wait for a while before the doctor was ready for them. Haru thought the 20 minutes had lasted half a year when the door opened and the doctor who'd put on the plaster called out into the room:

"Nanase Haruka?"

Haru stood and quickly walked up to the doctor. Makoto struggled a bit to keep up with him at this point and the doctor smiled as he let the both of them into the room. He signaled to both boys to take a seat and sat down in another chair behind a desk. He looked at a computer screen.

"It was a broken wrist wasn't it?" he looked up at Haru who nodded. "You got the plaster on August 18th and were to keep it on for a month," The doctor continued and Haru nodded to this as well. "You've had it replaced twice during this month because you got it wet?" This was once again a question and Haru nodded again to confirm that it was true.

"Does that matter?" Makoto asked.

"We'll see," the doctor answered before meeting Haru's eyes. "Here's what we'll do Nanase-kun. I'll take off the plaster and then we'll scan your wrist to see exactly how the bone is doing. If it has healed completely, you can leave. If it hasn't, you'll have to get another plaster and we'll discuss for how long you'll have to keep it on," the doctor explained this before he stood up.

It didn't take long to get the plaster off. The scanning was a much different story though. Haru and Makoto sat and waited anxiously as the doctor collected the results.

"I really hope it has healed," Makoto said out through the room.

Haru just nodded. Me too, he thought.

The doctor just then returned. Makoto and Haru both looked at his face, trying to read the result from his expression, however his face was as expressionless as Haru's on a regular day, so none of them got any clues from that.

"What's the result?" Makoto finally broke the silence in the room.

The doctor couldn't keep it in any longer and his face broke into a kind smile as he looked at the two. "Nanase-kun, your wrist has healed nicely. You won't need to come back here because of it," He said.

Makoto's face too broke into a smile while only the corner of Haru's lips curled up a tiny bit. His eyes were shining with joy though.

"However," the doctor continued causing both smiles to fade. "Your wrist is weak as a result of it not being able to do anything for so long, so the rule about straining it still applies. If you feel any pain in it, you will know it's a sign for you to rest, be aware of that for the next month or so. There is a risk that the bone can break again if you strain it so I suggest you listen,"

Haru nodded. He'd understood. He won't want to break his wrist again for anything.

"Is that all?" Makoto asked.

The doctor nodded. "Yes," he answered. "You can go now,"

Both boys stood and walked towards the door at this point. Makoto thanked the doctor and Haru nodded to show his gratitude as well.

"Be careful out there," the doctor told them as the door shut behind the boys.

As they left the hospital Haru felt freer than ever before. He felt like he could do anything right now and he was light with happiness. It wasn't noticeable in the way he was walking or the expression on his face. But Makoto could sense it, and on his face it was visible. He was so happy for Haru that things had gone so well.

Jessie Kurosaki: It can't be helped that you don't have time to comment. I fully understand that and I don't expect for anyone to be able to comment on everything. but it's really thoughtful of you though. Thanks a lot.

All this aside. Haru is a happy man. There is a final chapter of course so stay tuned! See you next

Jackie