Chapter 5 : Holding Onto Hope
Tohru, Shigure, Hatori, and Kyo rode to the hospital, a comfortable silence surrounding them, their thoughts occuping them. A quiet understanding helping them bear the tension that consistly mounted in the car. Soon they rode into the parking lot, the soft 'click' of the seatbelts was heard as the owners unbuckled themselves from their confides. Everyone slowly exited the car, nervousness to face the injuried mounting to the level of insanity.
Ayame waited for them at the entrance, a small sad smile etched onto his face. " Hello, Aaya." said Shigure, his usual spirit dampened considerably. Ayame remained silent, nodding his head in response. "How's Haru ?"asked Hatori, as they all filed into the sterile hospital. " Alright, but, he keeps asking if Yuki is alright."said Ayame, his eyes saddening greatly. Hatori nodded, his eye slowly scanning his surroundings. " What was the answer ?"asked Hatori, his eyes sharping, his gaze staring Ayame down. Ayame shivered, casting his eyes toward Shigure." I told him the truth."said Ayame, taking a sideglance at Tohru.
Hatori looked at Ayame, his eyes softening. " I understand, but we need to keep him from worrying." said Hatori, as they walked steadily toward Haru's hostipal room. Haru silently sat in his room, his hospital gown fanning out around him. " Hey." said Haru, a sweet,small, melancholy smile placed on his bruised face. His wrist was bound with gauze and a splint, his neck bound in a neckbrace, scratchs and bruises cast about his body. Tohru and Kyo silently entered, their steps in tow.
"Hey, Haru, how you doing." said Kyo, sit at the edge of his cousin's bed. Tohru stood, silently wringing her slender hands, to keep them from trembling. " I could be better, but, I guess this is the best to be hoped for, right?" said Haru, leanning against his fat pillow. "Yeah, guess it is."said Shigure, a smile spreading across his face. Haru looked at Tohru, his dark grey eyes softening. " Hey, Tohru, did you see Yuki yet?" asked Haru, making eye contact. Tohru shook her head, a faint smile appearing on her pale face."No, but how does he look ?" asked Tohru, taking a step toward him. Haru's eyes darkened, his head tilting to his shoulder. " He looks like he's sleeping, though, he is still as stone."said Haru, motioning for her to come closer.
Tohru's heart caught in her throat, as she her the last comment. " Is he attached to a respirator ?"asked Tohru, clutching the bed rail. Haru looked at her questioningly, nodding his head. A small gasp escaped Tohru's throat, her hands shaking visibly. " Tohru-kun, are you okay?" asked Ayame, moving to her side. Tohru shook her head, slowly letting go of the rail, as Ayame placed his hand carefully around her waist. " I feel a little strange." said Tohru, as Ayame slowly lead her to the door. " Do you want to sit down ?" asked Ayame, as he stopped near the door. Tohru slowly nodded, placing her trembling hand on the wall, as they walked to the lobby.
" Are you sure your alright?"asked Ayame, gently setting her down on a hospital chair. Tohru placed a smile onto her face, as she turned her head to look at him. "Yes, I just felt a little dizzy, that's all." smiled Tohru, clutching her hands in her lap. ' I'll hold on to my hope for a little awhile longer.' thought Tohru, as Ayame walked back into Haru's room. 'Just a little longer.'