I probably could've written this Wednesday, and probably should've. But I got absorbed in watching my palm-pilot verse itself in chess (so...much...beeping...) and writting some random other thing that I completely forgot to write this chapter, and do my math homework. So I did it during gym class, considering I can't take part in volleyball ((sob)) oh well, the teacher can't eat me now!
The thought occured to me while writting this pointless author's note to check the total amount of reviews I've gotten. I fell out of my chair. Honestly, I did. And it hurt. I mean...seriously, there are much better stories out there without as many reviews... I feel so loved...
You may notice (though I highly doubt it) That I changed the title of chapter 24 to name this one...which reminds me... WOOOT! I've reach chapter 25! I had no idea what to expect of this story, thought I'd end up deleting it...but now...((sniff) you guys rock! x)
Berri: Yes I couldn't help myself, the idea of Hitomi screaming Ryou out of bed was too precious! Yes, he isn't the most reliable guy around, is he? Heh heh heh... yes, there used to be more...But then I deleted them. Why? Because the mushroom told me too. ((cuddles hat)) Thank-you!
Disclaimer: Don't own. Just playing in the sandbox (picked that up from someone's disclaimer...can't remember who though...)
Ryou's insides went cold and suddenly breathing seemed to take all his willpower. Frantically he felt for her pulse, soon he could feel it, faint and faltering.
A small feeling of relief fluttered through his being then dread returned.
What the hell was he supposed to do?
His mind raced at full-speed through his archives of knowledge, coming up empty. There was CPR… but wasn't that for when people were drowning?
His heart pounding loudly in his ears Ryou ran his fingers through his blonde hair, layered in thin sweat.
He could feel the air behind him grow heavier, black nothingness pressing in on him. His head started to throb, his mind searching for an answer to no avail.
And still the cat girl hadn't taken even a single breath. Worry raced through his being, how long had it been? What if it had been hours before he woke?
What should he do? What could he do?
His head started to hurt more and deeply buried tears began to slowly surface. Too filled with dread to bother pushing the feelings down again blue eyes began to mist over.
No. Now was not a good time to cry, right now he had to save Hitomi. Had to save a life… But how could he do that?
There was nothing. No colour, no shade. Everything, and nothing was simply…there. Glazed-over green eyes gazed straight ahead, her head stuffed with wool.
Then there was something among the nothingness. Something prickling at her senses. She couldn't say for sure, but she was positive it was black. Inside and out.
A trickle of dread ran down her body as her vacant emerald orbs combed through the nothing until a large, dark, shadow came into view.
Fear struck her like lightning, freezing her down to the core. Her eyes widened in recognition.
She opened her mouth to scream for help, but the words caught in her throat and refused to budge.
The cat-shaped shadow approached her slowly; with each deliberate step it took a stab of terror would pierce her skin.
She tried to turn, tried to run to get away and just escape it all like in the past, but her feet were rooted to the ground, she couldn't move an inch.
Of their own accord her emerald orbs turned to stare fearfully at the large shadow cat, slowly coming closer, malice in its' blood-red eyes.
Pinpricks of tears stung at her eyes and she closed them against it. Against everything.
In her head she was screaming, screaming wordless cried of fear and regret. At last three words rose out of the yells and she shrieked with all her might,
"SAVE ME RYOU!"
The blonde stared with silent terror at the still girl. Mist clouded his vision as the thought rose to the top of his mind.
There was nothing he could do. After it all…He still was worthless on his own, he still couldn't…
Closing his eyes against the tears threatening to spill over he clench his fist as wave after wave of coldness raced through his insides.
Nearly insane with worry, fear and growing sorrow Ryou opened his eyes and gripped the near-death girl by her upper-arms.
"Breathe!" He shouted at the lifeless body. He almost stopped breathing himself when slowly, emerald eyes opened.
"R-Ryou…?" A crackling voice rose from Hitomi's throat. The girl had no time to do anything else for she was enveloped in a bruising hug as Ryou held her close.
"D-don't ever, ever scare me like that again," His voice cracked and blue eyes threatened to overflow.
Slowly, still unsure of what was what, Hitomi lifted her hands to return the foreign idea of a hug.
The blonde shuddered and broke. A sob slipped through his lips as a small tear raced down his cheek.
Yeah...I know, that was short, but..neh. I didn't get enough hugs today...and no hugs from Dylan, so I didn't get to sniff him (don't go there. Just, don't) So...that's my crappy reason. I just didn't want to add anything. ...And now I have no idea where to send it. How about... ((spins in a circle with eyes closed)) That way! ((points)) Heh, leave a review please!