Hold on 4
(A perfect dream)
Author's note: Part 4 of my fic Hold on.
Disclaimer: I don't own Card Captor Sakura or any of the characters on my story.
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Ten o'clock AM. It was now time for Tomoyo's daily check-up. The nurse assigned for her entered the room then prepared all the necessary things needed for her check-up.
Tomoyo was awake that time in the morning and was currently staring blankly at nowhere.
She is more or less in good condition this time compared to the previous days when she had respirators on her. The doctor decided that since her condition is somehow improving she can breathe without them. But still her appearance shows that she's under pain and suffering.
"Good morning, Tomoyo-chan." The nurse greeted as she took her blood pressure.
"Good morning." Tomoyo smiled at the nurse.
"Are you feeling well?" the nurse asked her as pressed the stethoscope on her arm. She then wrapped the rubber cuff on her arms then pressed on the sphygmomanometer.
"I think so…" Tomoyo answered.
The two of them didn't notice someone entering the room.
The nurse brought out a syringe then two tiny plastic bottles for her medicine. She withdraws the fluid from the first bottle then positioned it on Tomoyo's arms.
"Nurse…" Tomoyo interrupted her.
The nurse was about to inject the medicine.
"…" she looked at Tomoyo.
"Please don't inject me that medicine anymore…" Tomoyo said in a weak voice.
"Huh? No, I must inject you this one for your recovery." The nurse said astonished at Tomoyo's word.
"I know that sooner or later… I'll… pass away. So what is the use of that medicine? And besides the hospital bill will be pricey." Tomoyo explained.
Syaoran emerged form behind the wall where he was leaning. He tapped the nurse then suggested to leave them alone for awhile and to come back later.
"I'm sorry…" Tomoyo felt remorseful. Syaoran didn't want Tomoyo to believe that she no longer has hope.
Syaoran just tried to ignore her because he knows that if ever he stressed his point out he'll just shout and upset Tomoyo.
"Care for a stroll?" Syaoran asked as he pulled a wheel chair.
Tomoyo agreed and so he helped her to sit on it. They went out then took the elevator to the ground floor.
There was a garden on the hospital where most of the patients come out for fresh air with someone to watch them.
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Tomoyo felt so excited to once again have a look on the outside world. It was so relaxing; the wind blew gently on her face making the flowers dance along. The chirping of birds made her remember all the things that she did when she was young. It was like a natural therapeutic practice for calming the mind and the heart.
Syaoran on his part was happy for Tomoyo. Nevertheless of her sickness, she needs something to make her cheerful and so he had the idea of taking a walk with her on the garden. It was so peaceful with the sound of gushing water on the fountain streaming down the small pool. There were gold fishes swimming freely with the current of the water.
She felt fascinated; it was like she has never seen such things before. It's so different compared to her room. Her room was dull, empty and lonely. And this is what she was longing for the colorful environment that made her day.
Even though the two of them were strolling alone in the garden, they never spoke a word with each other. Which is weird because on the first place they are lovers and yet. This made them exceptional compared to others who had 'on and off' relationship because of misunderstanding. And for them, 'words are the root of misunderstanding and quarrels'. They believe that action speaks louder than word then they felt special with each other, with just a blink of an eye they can tell each others affection.
After thirty minutes of promenade on the garden Syaoran took him on the hospital chapel. It was silent. Syaoran pushed her wheelchair on the aisle then on the second row of chairs. Tomyo was left seated while Syaoran knelt then prayed.
This is the first time she saw him earnestly praying for something and she know what it was for. She closed her eyes then beseeched for Him that if ever, if ever she'll die He shan't forget those whom she love and cared for her and for all those good old friends of her, to guide them on the right path and that her memories shall never perish but remain as good as new.
She can feel that anytime it maybe a day or two, sooner or later she'll be leaving them. She's tired; her body will sooner give up all the medications and stop to function.
But then she left the thought. She was enjoying this. This very moment is precious, it is very rare for Syaoran to go out with him and this is exclusion. She want to talk to him but he might get irritated or something.
A person or two could be seen with them inside the chapel.
Syaoran stood up then drove the Tomoyo outside the chapel. He changed his pace slower.
"Did you enjoy?" Syaoran asked her.
"Definitely…" Tomoyo laughed softly. They then entered the elevator.
It was just the two of them by this time the hospital is currently busy. The nurses are in there head quarters to report for the patients that they are attending to. And the doctors are visiting there patients on the room.
Tomoyo felt the urge of thanking Syaoran and thought of something. Words are simple and sometimes hard to tell.
"Syaoran… can you please kneel beside me…" she requested.
"Kneel?" Syaoran asked puzzled.
"Please…" she pleaded.
He had no choice but to grant what she was asking for and so he kneeled beside him. Tomoyo moved on the side of her chair where Syaoran was near then gave him a warm embrace.
Syaoran embraced back this is the first time that they embraced each other then why not embrace back.
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Syaoran laid her on the bed then fixed the blanket and bed mattress. Tomoyo snuggled her pillow then closed her eyes for a sleep.
He drew the blanket closer her then whispered her "Sweet Dreams."
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