Airimis: I'm back! Thank you for the reviews!! I love them all!! So you all wanted to know what's going to happen to Mimiki, huh? Well, you'll find out in this chapter!! Tell me how you like this chapter in a review!! Can you guess what's going to happen next?

Hope came through

Ishizu and Odeon came into the room that Marik was in. "How is she? Is she going to be okay?" "We hope so. Only time will tell." Odeon said. Marik got another sad expression on his face. "Mimi..." Ishizu went up to him. "Marik...she's gonna be okay. Just have hope." "Ok..." he said. Marik then got up and went back to his room where Mimiki was sleeping at. He sat in a chair next to the bed. He moved some strands of hair from her face to see her closed eyes.

'I'm going to stay here until you wake up.'

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Marik kept his promise. He stayed with Mimiki for eight hours straight. She still didn't wake up. Marik could hear her breathing softly. He gently rested his hand on her cheek. "They're warm. Just like your smile." Then Marik heard moaning. "What the...?" "Marik...is that you?" "Yes it's me. Tell me, are you feeling better?" he asked with concern in his voice. "I'm okay Marik." Marik smiled. Marik hugged her gently.

Marik broke the hug and stared into her eyes. "Marik? What's wrong?" "Nothing. I'm just glad to have you back." Mimiki stayed silent. Marik leaned closer to her lips. Mimiki didn't stop him from leaning closer. Their lips touched gently. Mimiki was about to respond when-

"MARIK!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?" Ishizu asked as she stepped into the room. Odeon pulled him away from Mimiki. "What's wrong with you?!? Why are you trying to force kisses on her Marik?!?" "I didn't force anything on her!" he yelled. "It looks like you did! You can't force her to kiss you for your own pleasure!" Ishizu yelled back. "Wait!" a voice said. "Please don't yell at him! He didn't force me on anything! He didn't hurt me in any way! Please don't punish him for anything Ishizu!"

*~*Marik's POV*~*

Why is she trying to help me? I have to admit, I wasn't thinking and I went overboard. I did something wrong and I should be punished. Why are you helping me Mimi? Why?

*~*End of POV*~*

Ishizu had to think for a moment. 'If he did force a kiss her on her, she would've been screaming. She trusts Marik very well, so I'll let him go this time.' "I believe you. I won't punish him." Odeon let Marik go and the two left. "Why did you defend me?" "Because you're my best friend." She said with a smile. Marik blushed. He loved it when she smiled. "Marik, why did you save me from that heatstroke? You could've left me there to die." "I didn't leave you there to die because you're my best friend." He also said with a smile. Mimiki blushed. "Also...I have something to give to you." "What is it?"

Marik reached into his pocket to show a necklace with two rose trinkets with a heart with wings in the middle. Mimiki awed. "This is a necklace I made for you. I hope you like it." He said while blushing. "Of course I like it! Thank you Marik!" she said hugging him. "Mimi..." "Yes?" "I can't breathe." "Opps...sorry Marik." She let go of him. "Can you help me put this on please?" "Sure." Marik gently placed the necklace around her neck and fastened the chain.

"You looked tired." "I'm a little tired." "It looks like you're more than just a little tired." She said. "Ok, ok so I'm really tired." "How long did you watch me sleep?" "Nine hours." She said tiredly. "Marik! You didn't have to do that!" "I did it anyway-"Mimiki quickly caught Marik before he hit the stone floor. "Silly Marik." She placed him on his bed and pulled the covers over him. "Sweet dreams." She smiled at him then gave him a light kiss on his lips. Mimiki blushed at her action. Then she heard a giggle outside Marik's door.

"Who is it?" "It's just me, Ishizu." Mimiki's eyes widened. "You didn't see that did you?!?" "Yes I did. You two seem to have gotten closer in your friendship. Although it seems that you both gone over the "friends only" line. Do you like my brother?" "Yes as a friend." "Are you sure? You can't deny the feelings for the one person you love more than anyone else." Mimiki gasped. "Goodnight Mimiki." "Goodnight Ishizu." Mimiki quickly ran to the entrance and ran home as fast as she could.

"Mimi?" "Mamota? Why are you still up?" "I was waiting for you. Mom and dad are worried about you cause you came home later than you do most of the time." He said while clinging on to his bear. "I wasn't worried cause you'd never go away." Mimiki smiled. "Let's put you to bed." Mimiki picked up her little brother and walked to his room. She put him to bed and pulled the covers over him. "Sweet dreams." "Sweet dreams Mimi." Mimiki smiled and turned the lights off and left the room.

While walking to her room, Mimiki was thinking about what Ishizu had said earlier. 'What did she mean? I don't love Marik...or do I?" she sighed. "I'll think about this in the morning." Then she went to bed.