Do You Love Me? By: Guardian Leen Written: 8/8/02 Disclaimer: I don't own Pretear. By the way, for those that don't know, Pretear has been licenced for North American release by ADV Films. All I can say is - THEY BETTER GIVE HAYATE A GOOD VOICE ACTOR!

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Note: Oh my gosh! It's been such a long time! Well, it looks like I'll be much busier than I thought I'd be this summer, so that means less updating. Well, there's some good news though! I know exactly how I'm going to end this fanfic! That also means that I'll be writing faster in order to end the series and move onto the sequel! *sigh* Sorry everyone, once again about the wait.

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Do You Love Me? - Chapter 12 - A Broken Heart

Sasame walked through the door as he saw Hayate, staring out the window next to his bed. Careful not to frighten him, he said softly, "Are you feeling better?"

Turning his head slightly, Hayate gazed at him, "A little headache, but not too bad." Bringing a hand to his forehead he proclaimed, "I had the strangest vision."

Sitting down beside his friend, Sasame asked, "What was it?"

Hayate smiled inwardly as he spoke, "I felt the White Pretear standing over me, bringing all my pain to an end."

Taken aback by Hayate's words, Sasame became very careful about what he said. Smiling, he chuckled a bit, "But that was only a dream."

As Hayate heard this, his eyes drooped, and his smile faded quickly, ".I suppose so." Looking out the window again, he asked, "How did I get here? All I remember is waiting in Himeno's room-" but Hayate came to an abrupt halt and blushed furiously, not wanting Sasame to ask questions.

Smiling coyly, Sasame inquired, much to Hayate's dismay, "So, Hayate, what were you doing in Himeno's room, eh?"

Blushing harder, he stammered, "I-It's none of you concern!"

"Of course." Sasame said, still grinning, "Well, all of a sudden you collapsed and we took you here to the hospital for treatment."

"I see." Stated Hayate, blankly. Sitting up slightly he asked, "Where are Himeno and the others?"

Freezing in his current position, Sasame said, "You don't remember.do you?"

Becoming interested, Hayate moved closer to him, "Don't remember what?"

Realizing the plan was working, Sasame placed his hand over his mouth, "I'm not sure if I should be the one to tell you this."

Hayate became more stern, "What happened, Sasame?!"

"Hayate.Himeno has.she is." but couldn't find the words to complete his sentence.

Hayate's eyes flew open in an instant, "Himeno!? Is she alright!? What happened to her!?" he shouted in fear, gripping Sasame's shoulders.

Staring him straight in the eye, Sasame exclaimed simply, "She's gone, Hayate."

"What do you mean by 'gone'!?" Hayate angrily inquired.

"She died.yesterday."

Suddenly, it seemed as if time had stopped. There was no sound or movement, ".It's not true. She couldn't have."

"I saw her and Takako earlier earlier yesterday on my way to work.they said they were out to buy aspirin for you. By the time I got back home, Takako informed us all some people came by them, when they were at the docks, and threw Himeno into the water. They were about to do the same with Takako when she hit them both and they ran away. She searched for Himeno, looking for her in the water, but alas, she wasn't found. The police came by with Takako and told us the whole thing."

Sitting there, shocked by the whole story, Hayate said, "It's not true! I know I saw Himeno as the White Pretear. She was the one who healed me! I know it! You're lying!"

Sasame slumped in his chair, "Your in the first stage - Denial."

Growling angrily, "IT'S NOT TRUE!"

Giving Hayate a glare, he began, "Hayate, you just need some time-"

"I don't care what you say! I know what I saw!"

Standing up and walking towards the door, Sasame stated, "The doctor says you can leave in a few days. We'll be back later to check on you." Closing the door behind him, he left Hayate dismayed, and with a broken heart.

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Gee, I hope the chapter wasn't too short. Anyway, I feel So bad for Hayate! Awww.Well, we'll see what happens next time! Ja!