Hello again!! You thought I was bluffing?? OH NO! I told you I had this story finished!! I'm just so happy…
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Thoughts to my Reviewers:
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Dariel- I love you! I'm so glad you're enjoying this story so far. I'll try fixing the italics…but I don't know if it'll work, haha. Thanks anyways! How are your stories coming? I can't wait for more chapters from you! Keep it up hon!
Paige Moonsword- Hi hon! I know…I've been a horrible fan-fic writer…will you please forgive me? ::sniff:: For some reason college gets harder every year, and this year was no exception. I hope this chapter/story will make it up to you for now! My other fics will be completed, make no mistake about that! It might just take some time. My goal is to have them both finished by Christmas, but I'm not sure how that'll go…Anyways, thanks for reviewing! Hope you like the next chappie!
Sabineballz- Yay! It's so good to see you again! I'm absolutely flattered by your comment, haha. "So sad and absolutely awesome…" You're such a sweetie! I really tried to capture Hitomi's desperation/sadness here…I'm glad it seems to have worked! I've never really written an angsty story before. Anyways, I hope you'll enjoy this next chapter! You'll find out about Van this chapter! He didn't make the phone call, but…….you'll see!
Snow Blossoms- Hello again! I really appreciate your reviews, hon! You're so positive and upbeat! I' m really glad you like this so far! And your wonderment about Van will be cleared up this chapter! He's mmm mmmm good! ::ahem:: Anyways, enjoy this next chapter! Please review again and tell me what you think!
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Thank you my four reviewers! This next chapter is dedicated to you guys!! Any of you new to my stories? Feel free to check out "Whispers of the Mind" and "Ink Stained Hands". I'm partial to the first one, but the second one will have an absolutely adorable ending!
Alright peeps, enough chattering! New rules apply: Lyrics are bold, italics! Check my closing notes for the artists/disclaimers.
Enjoy Everyone!
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Wailing sirens echoed through the city as a small crowd formed on the street corner. The ambulance raced to a stop in front of the apartment complex, and several paramedics sprung from the rear of the vehicle.
"Van, you know the drill. Assess the emergency. We'll get the equipment," an older medic ordered. A tall, raven-haired, young man simply nodded and ran over to the unconscious form of a woman with sandy-blonde locks. He took her wrist and checked for vital signs.
"Pulse is weak, but stable. Victim is breathing," he shouted. Van looked over the frail figure. Her left arm was twisted grotesquely, it's blood staining the girls clothes. A small gash was found above her right eye and dark, red, liquid oozed from it slowly. As she lay there, the paramedic couldn't help but feel sadness…he'd seen her kind before…
My heart goes out to you,
You don't even know me,
You don't even know…
"Victim appears to have a broken left arm, possible concussion," he relayed, snapping back to reality. Fortunately, the females' body had landed in the hedges surrounding the apartment building.
"Talk about luck," another medic mumbled, looking upwards. "That's one heck of a fall."
'He's right,' Van thought to himself. 'If those bushes hadn't been there…she'd be dead.' The two gently lifted the woman's body onto a stretcher and loaded it into the ambulance. Once everything was secured, the dark-haired man cleaned the girls' wounds and dressed them accordingly.
"She's pretty," his co-worker stated, as they rode back to the hospital. "Do you think someone pushed her off? A jealous boyfriend, perhaps?"
"No…I don't think that's it."
"Really? Then what…she jumped? Why would a woman like that want to kill herself?" Van sighed softly, brushing hair out of the victim's eyes.
"I don't know…I just don't know."
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Pain.
Throbbing pain…That's all Hitomi felt as she slowly regained consciousness. 'What's going on…am I dead?' she thought to herself. Her eyes burned as they tried adjusting to the light. A white ceiling; a stark armchair in the corner; a bed with metal rails. The girl nearly burst into tears at the realization. No, she wasn't dead. She was in a hospital room…she had survived the suicide attempt.
I kept everything inside,
And even though I tried,
It all fell apart…"God…why won't you just let me die…please…just let me die…" she moaned softly. New fears flooded her mind. Her family…how would they take the news? What would they say to her once they found out? Would they hate her? What about counseling? Would she have to endure countless hours of worthless prodding by an egotistical psychiatrist? No…anything but that. She didn't need anyone telling her how screwed up she was; she already knew.
I tried so hard…Tears stained her pillow as Hitomi slowly cried herself to sleep.
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Brrrrrrring…..brrrrrrring…..click.
"Hello?"
"May I please speak to a Mr. Kanzaki?"
"Speaking. How can I help you?"
"Actually sir, this is the city hospital. I'm afraid you're daughter has been in an accident…"
"What?!?! What happened?! Is she alright? Oh please God…"
"She'll be fine, Mr. Kanzaki. If you could come to the hospital so we can get your insurance information…"
"Of course. We'll be there shortly…thank you for calling."
Click.
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Hitomi awoke with a tremendous thirst. She fumbled around, trying to find the nurses pager button. Within thirty seconds of its detonation, a blonde nurse entered the room with a tray of food in her arms.
"Hitomi! You're finally awake. Are you hungry? I've brought you some dinner. I hope you like chicken," the woman chatted cheerfully. The sleepy patient merely nodded and sat up carefully.
"I'm assuming I broke this," the girl spoke dryly, gazing at a massive bandage on her left arm. The nurse gave Hitomi an affirmative answer.
"Yes, unfortunately you also received a slight concussion. But don't worry. You'll be back to normal in no time." 'Normal? Ya right,' Hitomi thought to herself. She took a small bite of food and glanced around the room. Something was different…
Flowers. There were flowers everywhere! Big bouquets of daffodils and orchids; Small bundles of daisies; Carnations, lilacs, chrysanthemums, posies…every color and size flower imaginable. The girl stopped mid chew and tried to grasp the situation.
"What's going on? Did I get switched to a different room?" The friendly nurse shook her head and smiled.
"No, this is definitely your room."
"But…where did all these flowers come from?" The blonde woman laughed and sat on the edge of the hospital bed.
"They're yours, Hitomi. People have been bringing them in all night! I must admit, you're one of our most popular patients."
"What….?!" The sandy-blonde froze, her mind unable to grasp the situation. But…how could this happen? No one loved her…she was all alone in the world…right? Her green eyes gazed unsteadily with those of her aid. "I…I don't understand…"
"Some of the bouquets have cards with them. Would you like me to read them to you?" The nurse said gently.
"Ok," the girl managed to whisper, tightly clutching her bed sheets. What did it all mean? There were so many vases…
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"Hitomi! Hope you feel better soon!…""Hey girl, Kari here. I love you so much; don't scare me like that again, ok? I can't wait to see you again…"
"Miss Kanzaki, I truly hope you can return to classes soon. You're such I bright, young woman…"
"'Tomi…I'm sorry about all the mean things I've said to you…I really do like having you as a sister…"
"I hope your arm heals soon. When will you be back in class?…"
"I can't tell you how much I miss not seeing you! Get well soon!…"
"To our darling daughter. We love you so much…no matter what happens we'll always be there for you…"
"Hey Hito! I miss our daily chats. Will you be coming back to work soon?…"
"I'm so glad you're alright…"
"We love you…"
"I miss not seeing you…"
"Come back soon…"
"Life can be scary…but don't give up yet. You have so much to look forward to! I'll be there for you if you need to talk…"
"I was so worried about you…"
"Is there anything I can do to help?…"
"Don't be afraid…"
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Tears streamed down Hitomi's face as the kind nurse read letter after letter, note after note. People really did care about her…She was overwhelmed with guilt, realizing the pain all of her friends, co-workers, and family would have gone through if her suicide had been a success. Her mind filled with images of sadness. How could she have been so careless! The poor girls' entire body was trembling, her physical pain forgotten. What had she done…
"Now now, sweetheart. No need to be so upset," the blonde woman soothed, gently rubbing her patients back. "All of these people love you for who you are…and don't feel guilty. Everyone feels like giving up on life sometimes." Hitomi's head jerked up as she heard the nurses' last phrase. Could it be possible…
"You know?" she asked, her emerald eyes filled with fear. "You know I tried to…"
"What I know is not important, Hitomi," the woman spoke softly, placing a hand on her patient's shoulder. "Just don't do it again, alright? Believe in yourself, and in others. I have faith in you." The younger girl sighed loudly, letting go of all her nightmares. She could do it…she could start again. Fate had given her one more chance…Hitomi smiled as fresh tears poured down her face.
"Thank you…thank you for everything," she whispered, drying her eyes. The nurse gave her a comforting hug and began clearing away the leftover food.
"Hey, that's what I'm here for," she beamed. The blonde glanced around the room, giving it a final inspection. Her eyes settled on a single red rose placed on the counter.
"Well well, looks like I missed one," she laughed, walking over to it. Handing the flower to Hitomi, she read the note aloud:
"My heart goes out to you…you don't even know me, you don't even know…My heart goes out to you; I'm not sure what I can do to help you now,
But my heart goes out…""Hmmm…" The nurse turned the card over, a puzzled look on her face. "That's strange, there's no signature. See?" Hitomi's eyes peered with curiosity as she took the note into her grasp. She read the letter again, her hand brushing the ink written words.
"I wonder who it could be…" the girl murmured to herself.
"Well, whoever it was, it was awfully sweet of them," the nurse said thoughtfully, turning to exit the room. "If you need anything, Hitomi, just buzz me again, ok?" The frail woman merely nodded, her mind somewhere else.
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Well???? Ya like? I hope so!! Let me know!!
Lyrics by: "Linkin Park" and "Warren Barfield" I don't own them or their songs!
Next part will be released on Monday! Wait…next and FINAL part!!! YAY! God Bless!