A Love to Remember

By Vhlue Princess

Disclaimer: I don't own this anime, okkie!

Notes: Gomen! I have nix ideas about amnesia except that it is defined as memory loss. I have no idea how long a person can have this sickness. That's why all of the things I've written on this chapter about amnesia are deceits, especially the lines of the doctor.

Relationship: Ban/Kazuki, but for this chapter, more on Jubei/Kazuki, Ginji/Natsumi…

Chapter 2 – Acceptance

The following day, Ginji was the only one left in the hospital to take care of Ban. The others went home last night to acquire some rest but they all promised to return this morning. According to the doctor, Ban will stimulate very soon that's why Ginji never left his best friend. He wanted to make sure that he is there when Ban wakes up. Besides, Ban was his responsibility and he could never abandon his confidant.

The silence inside the room was deafening. Ginji was alone again. Sadness filled his heart, pitying Ban's condition. The only cure to his sorrow was to reminisce the happy moments they spent together. He remembered the time when Ban-chan helped him divulge his feelings for Natsumi. Now they're happy and on a stable relationship. Thanks to Ban's advises.

For the entire moment, Ginji was thinking and thinking. Not long after, he wasn't able to circumvent the feeling of drowsiness and fell asleep.

At 9:30 A.M., the Get Backers' close friends arrived in the hospital as what they have promised last night. They all went directly into the room except for Kazuki who volunteered himself to buy fresh fruits on the canteen located just downstairs of Ban's roomMeanwhile, the others entered the room and found the Get Backers sleeping. Ginji was on the sofa, resting quietly.

They decided not to disturb Ginji but it seems that the Thunder Emperor had very sharp senses. He woke up despite his friends' efforts to maintain the silence inside the room.

"Ohayou, Ginji-san!" Natsumi greeted him with a kiss on the left cheek.

"Ohayou! Oh, you're all here! But wait, where's Kazu-chan?" the Thunder Emperor replied while fixing the mess he did on the sofa.

Jubei replied, "He's just buying some fruits downstairs, for Ban."

"Okay!"

Everyone was then busy chatting when Ban's fingers abruptly move. When one of them noticed it, they shifted their attention to the spiky-haired guy. Then his movements started to become conspicuous and slowly opened his eyes. They all greeted him with a jovial smile but then they had an unexpected response from their friend.

"Who are you? Where am I?" Ban asked them inquisitively.

Ginji couldn't help but react on his friend's uncertain retort. "Ban-chan, what are you trying to say? We're your friends. I'm glad you are awake!"

"I'm sorry but I don't know any of you. I…I don't remember anything."

Everybody was still surprised and confused for Ban's reaction when the doctor entered the room handing Ginji the result of the last x-ray. According to the result, Ban had amnesia as an upshot of the accident. Ginji was shocked at the same time hurt, having difficulty to accept his confidant's condition.

The doctor explained further, "In your friend's case, he's still lucky because it will only take a maximum of a year to regain his memories. Again, one year is the maximum. The retrieval of memory depends on you and on the patient. Remember that you must assist him but don't speed him up." He added, "In other cases, amnesia lasts for ten years or more. The worst is that the memories will never come back. That's why I'm telling you that your friend is very fortunate." After that the doctor left.

Though it was painful, Ginji tried his best to talk to Ban cheerfully. His eyes were filled with hope, encouragement, and optimism. He started telling Ban the basic information about himself. With the help of Hevn and Himiko, he also introduced the Get Backers. His friends also introduced themselves one by one. Ban accepted everything though he was still confused. He tried his best to remember everything but doing so only caused him headaches.

Suddenly the door opened, presenting a modest Kazuki-san with the basket of fruits in his hands. Surprisingly, Ban blushed on the spot. It's the first time he saw such a beautiful lady. Well, it seems like it was the first time because of the amnesia.

"Who is she?" Ban asked.

"Ne, Ban-chan, he's a man. His name is Kazuki. He's a very close friend of the Get Backers" Ginji shifted, "Kazu-chan, please pardon Ban-chan. He doesn't remember anything. He had amnesia because of the accident…"

Kazuki was flabbergasted by the sudden news. Madoka explained to Kazuki the situation further. Kazuki looked at Ban sadly, which also made the Jagan Master felt sorry for himself. On the other hand, he apologized to Kazuki for misguiding him a woman a while ago. But still he can't believe that the beautiful individual standing in front of him was a man.

From that moment, he didn't avert his gaze from Kazuki causing Jubei to become a little anxious and resentful. (Because of the therapy, Jubei is regaining his sight gradually. That's why he can see Ban's reactions.) A smirk on Ginji's lips was formed as he noticed his best friend's odd reaction and Jubei's fatal glare on Ban. He sat beside Ban and whispered to his ear, "You like him, right? It's obvious, but sorry Ban-chan coz he's taken."

"Nani? He has a girlfriend?"

"Not exactly a girlfriend, but a boyfriend. He's with Jubei."

"But…they are both…"

Jubei suddenly interrupted. "…Chaps, right? But I think there's nothing wrong with that. So what?" His tone was showing a bit of jealousy and annoyance. Then he added, "Didn't you just blush a while ago when you saw him entered the room and kept staring at him all this time? That's a boy-to-boy thing too, I suppose."

"I didn't mean to offend you. Please don't get me wrong. I didn't mean to look at him for a long time. I just can't believe that he's really a man because of his womanly looks." The polite feedback from the Jagan Master was unusual but considering his condition, it's normal for him not to show off his combating attitude like that in the past arguments he encountered, which he can't remember. Anyway, Jubei was not picking up a fight with Ban but his gawks on his dearly possession just made him irritated. Good thing, the others didn't notice the little tension built up between Ban and Jubei, especially Kazuki who was the one involved.

Meanwhile, Ginji prevented the increase of tension by dragging both Kazuki and Jubei outside the room. He also did that for a purpose. Jubei and Kazuki were both surprised. And before the Thunder Emperor finally shut the door he told the others, "Please take care of Ban-chan. I'll just talk to them about something important." Ban and his friends were left puzzled.

Ginji took Jubei and Kazuki to the canteen. Though confused, the couple followed without saying any word. They sat down on one of the booths.

"I brought the two of you here because…"

"What is it, Ginji?" Kazuki's was perplexed.

Ginji continued, "I'm not sure if you'll be able to grant my request but I plead you. If it's all right to both of you, please let Ban-chan stay in Kazuki's house for the meantime. I'm afraid I'll not be able to take care of him for the whole day because I need to work to pay for his medicines. I can't ask the others to take care of Ban because they're also busy. I think Kazu-chan is the only person available."

For Jubei it was not a good idea because Kazuki's alone in his house and because of that, his beloved would become like a baby-sister for Ban. He couldn't be able to watch and guard Kazuki. Though they were a couple, they're still living separately. Jubei lived with his sister in Mugenjou. He didn't want to think of Ban suspiciously but he really worried and maybe he's just selfish or jealous.

Kazuki thought for a moment. Once he agreed, it would grant him a big responsibility to take care of Midou Ban. It would require all his time and effort. It also meant lessening his time with Jubei. It would be a great sacrifice.

Finally Kazuki decided, "I agree."

"Really? Oh, thank you Kazu-chan! Thank You so much! I know Ban-chan might be a burden to you but you still accepted it." Ginji said.

"I can be able to manage everything. Don't worry!" Kazuki was unsure if he really can but he'll do anything for the Thunder Emperor. Then Ginji asked Jubei, "Is it all right with you? The reason why I brought you here is for consent. It's because…" But before Ginji could continue, Jubei nodded in reply though the expression on his face wasn't nice. Jubei doesn't want to agree but he also doesn't want to contradict Kazuki.

"Now that everything is settled, let's all go back to the room." Ginji said cheerfully.

Kazuki grasped Jubei's hand tightly as they walked through the corridors of the hospital. He was pleased for Jubei's consideration and understanding on the situation, causing him to smile sweetly at his partner. He knew it was hard for him to agree to Ginji's appeal.

On the other hand, Jubei was unconfident and apprehensive of what will happen next.

To be continued…

Author's Notes: Chapter 2 done! Nothing more about Ban/Kazuki in this chapter except those stares, and blah blah…Just wait for the upcoming events. On the next chapter maybe Ban will already get out of the hospital and spend the day on Kazuki's house. I'm still working on the romantic scenes in my mind, which of course, will take place on Kazu-chan's house. But I already have plans for Jubei and Kazuki's relationship, which apparently aren't good. Gomen…for those Jubei/Kazu supporters! Evil smiles Anyway, please give me your suggestions for the romantic scenes. You can e-mail don't forget the reviews!