Chapter Twelve By Chibi Maylan
Syaoran awoke, he ruffled his already wild brown hair and yawned. He could hear the clattering of coffee being brewed, maybe some delicious pancakes that Tomoyo always made, was being stirred as he walked to the bathroom. He then felt a pang in his stomach, recalling the night before.
No, it couldn't be Tomoyo-chan, nor could it be Sakura-chan. They were gone, missing just like that. He had stretched his hand right through his goddess, she had turned transparent that night.
"Syao, I've made us some grub." knocked Eriol. "We have to leave soon, markets opening." he added. Syaoran splashed water on his face, rubbing his face into a towel. "Yeah. Coming." he replied back, before Eriol silently closed the door.
It was a stoic morning for the two bachelors, as the navy-blue haired Eriol stirred his coffee, reading the newspaper by his side. Syaoran gulped down his breakfast that Eriol stirred up. The windows were open, as the morning wind blew past them and the sun rays beamed in their mansion. It felt quite awkward without the presence of the two giggling girl companions.
"Well, off we go." Syaoran said, placing the dishes away and grabbed for the car keys. Eriol nodded, folded up the papers and they headed for work.
Mika awoke, to see her favorite possesion smiling back at her, her photo frame was reflecting light onto her face. "Goodmorning" she whispered, staring into the photo. She had decided last night, that she would be quitting the Negashima job that day and finally confess her feelings towards Nakahito, then off to stay with her cousin's studio for a new experience.
She flicked her navy blue hair out of her face, and headed for the shower when she heard the door bell ring. "Hello.." she replied.
"Miss Mika Hajime? I am Officer Luke Sagara, I'm sorry to tell you there has been an incident with your boss and co-worker, Mr Negashima & Mr Nakahito Negashima." said the police officer, as he looked at Mika up and down. "I'll wait for you in the car, miss." as Mika shut the door slowly, she raced for her wardrobe, and hurriedly changed. 'What could have happened!' she thought, with panic for Nakahito.
"That will be 1000 yen, please." Syaoran took on the cashier, as a teenager bought a music CD. "Arigato." the teen replied, as she placed the disc straight away into her player, bopping away.
Eriol was leaning lazily on the counter, wearing the new uniform along with Syaoran, both boys had green shirts, with the market's logo printed straight accross each chest, and a green cap.
"I wanna go home, back to my bed.." sighed Eriol, still glum. Syaoran nodded in agreement. "One hour and a half to go." he said.
"What!?" blurted Mika.
"Senior Negashima has been found dead, along with his associates in his manor. Police believe Junior Negashima has murdered the men, he will be taken to court when he comes out of hospital." said the officer. "I'm afraid I'll ask you a few questions now, Miss Hajime." he said, as he began the questions..
"Where were you last night?"
"At home."
"Did you recieve any contact from both victims?"
"No, I didn't."
And, after thirty minutes of question and answering, Mika emerged from the station, shocked. Nakahito was stationed in the hospital! She advanced for a taxi, and zoomed for the hospital.
The nurse had guided her to Nakahito's room, where his mother slept next to him in her chair, her hand on his. Mika saw her make up was running off her face, the mother's nose pink from crying. She took up a chair next to Nakahito's mother, gently woke her and she stirred.
"Oh, Mika darling, your finally here." she whispered. "Nakahito's resting, he's quite fine, doctor says he shall be out in two days..." she said. "But, I worry for him, he couldn't have killed his father!" she said. Mika comforted her, unaware of what to say.
"It'll be okay, Mrs.Negashima." she said, the mother chuckled. "Please, call me Suzumi, at a time like this, there's no need for formalities." she said, standing up. "I'll get us something to drink." she said, leaving the room.
Mika turned to Nakahito, he had wires sprawled on his body, beeping machines and one machine read his fever level; which was quite high. He was sweating on the forehead, his green hair slightly damp.
She had soon found a hand towel to aid his fever, and watched him sleep. "I can't believe what is happening, Nakahito." she whispered. "And to think, I wanted to quit this afternoon, and then tell you ---" she gasped. "What am I saying?" she spoke softly to herself, it was a close call.
Sighing, she stared out at the hospital window. She could hear the machine's irritating beep noise and Nakahito's breathing combine like a pattern, it amused her for a while.
Suddenly, Nakahito stirred, opened his blue-green eyes and blinked. "Nakahito!" she bounced out of her chair with a smile. "Hey Mika." he murmured weakly, as Mika gave him a hug.
Nakahito waited for Mika to release from her hug, but she didn't let go yet. "Uh, Mika?" he patted her shoulder. "Hmm?" she asked. "Oh! Sorry." she giggled.
"How are you? Do you remember what happened Naka?" she asked. Nakahito nodded grimly, clenching his blanket.
"Mika, I feel horrible." He said. Mika felt her stomach whirl, 'no! he couldn't have' she thought. "I think I killed Dad." he muttered quitely. Mika nearly fainted. "Oh Naka! Why!" she whailed. Nakahito stood up from the pillow, "I don't know!" he replied in confusion.
"Naka!" she said, but he fell back into the bed. "I don't wanna talk about it, what have you been up to lately, captured some guy yet?" he tried to tease. Mika's face began to heat up, as she remembered what her plan for today was.
"No, I havent. But, I plan to tell this guy I know that I like him." she replied. Nakahito's eyes widened, "woah, really? Do I know him?" he asked. She nodded, and leaned closer. "Sure do, why, he's right next to me." she whispered, nervously watching his reaction.
Nakahito raised an eyebrow, absorbing her reply. "Me?" he stammered in surprise. She shyly nodded, leaning back. "Now you know." she stated.
"And so do you."
Nakahito kissed Mika on the cheek, as deep navy blue eyes met green.
Behind the doorway, giggled Mrs Negashima, "Ah, young love!" she whispered, peering at her son and she was sure soon-to-be girlfriend.
TBC...
Heh, I just had to make my characters be in wuvv! Anyhoo,
Next up! What will happen with oh-so-glum Eriol & Syaoran?
