Hmm…already running short on little flashback things, maybe I'll have Haruka wake up soon.
Without You
Chapter 4
I climbed into the hospital shuttle and nodded to the driver.
"Everything alright Mrs. Tenou?" He pulled out of the parking spot and headed back toward the hospital.
I nodded. "Yes, she just told me that I need to calm down some. To try and relax a little bit. She said it's not healthy for me…or the baby."
"Baby?" He looked at me, a little confused.
A smile played at my lips. "Yea, Haruka and I decided we wanted to have a child of our own. She…she doesn't know yet. I was going to tell her on the night she was shot…" I looked down at my hands.
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"Auntie Sets!" I giggled and watched the 8 year old boy run to the tall woman.
"Hey there kiddo!" She leaned down to pick him up. "Are you ready for your weekend with Auntie Sets? Where we're going to stay up all night eating pizza and popcorn, and watching movies." His smile only grew as he nodded.
"Here's his bag. Thank you so much for taking him for the weekend." I watched Haruka pick up the duffel bag and walk to the door with Setsuna.
"Anything for you guys. You know I love having this little man around." She took the bag from Haruka's hands and walked out the door with him.
I grinned and watched my wife close and lock the door, when she turned back to me I untied my robe and let it fall open, below it was a lacey night gown that I had purchased just for this occasion.
"Mm, where did you get that from love?" She smirked and approached me, her hips swaying seductively.
"Just a little something I picked up when I got you this." I handed her a small, wrapped box. She gratefully took it and replaced it with her gift to me. I watched her open her box, inside was a small locket with a picture of the three of us, on the back of it, it read 'H&M Forever.' I smiled when I watched her take it out of the box and look at me. "It's not much but I just figured you'd mm-" I returned her deep, passionate kiss, the box from her slipping from my fingers as I allowed her to take control.
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I thanked the driver before climbing out of the vehicle and rushing back into the hospital. I was hoping that Haruka had magically woken up while I was gone. I knew the chances were very slim, yet that hope was still there. I walked slowly into the room, seeing that all of the lights were still out, I had assumed that Rune was still asleep in the chair.
"Are you?"
I nearly jumped through the ceiling when his voice echoed from the corner. "What?"
"I woke up a half hour ago. The nurses told me you had an appointment with Dr. Kobayashi. I know that you guys are trying for a baby. Are you?" He stood up and stepped closer to me.
I sighed and flipped on the lights, my eyes never met his. "Yea…I am."
"Did mom know before…before that happened?" He placed his hands on my shoulders and forced me to look at him.
"Honey… I was going to tell her that night. I just found out that morning. She was already at the track when I had my appointment. I had the whole night planned out, a romantic dinner, everything and I was going to tell her that it worked." That was it; I couldn't hold it in anymore. I couldn't hold in my tears as they started to flow. "I don't know what to do Rune. What will happen if she doesn't come through this?"
"Mama, I'll help you with the baby." He pulled me close to him. Surely he'll make some person very happy one day.
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"Mom, can I talk to you about something?" I looked up from my painting, but then quickly returned to it, figuring it was really none of my business.
"Sure, what's up?" She turned away from her paperwork to focus her attention on him.
"I…" He stuttered then sat down on the chair next to Haruka's desk. "I like someone…"
I glanced over when I heard him say that. Haruka only tilted her head to the side. "But you're only 12, you can't have crushes yet." I covered my mouth as I giggled. "What's so funny?" I shook my head and continued to watch from my chair.
"Her name's Emiko." He looked down at his hands, his face turning a beet red color.
"And where exactly did you meet Emiko?" She folded her arms over her chest.
"Her mother owns the corner market and I see her there all the time." He finally brought his eyes up to look at his mother. "Whenever you guys send me down for something I see her and talk to her."
She frowned. "Looks like I might have to start making those trips to the store then doesn't it. You're too young to think things like that."
"But mom, she likes me too!"
"Oh grow up Haruka its just puppy love. Didn't you have crushes when you were his age?" I stood from my chair and gently grabbed his hand. "Come on, I'll tell you what you need to do to win her over. Tell me more about her…" We walked from the room as he started telling me about her.
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"God Dammit Haruka, you couldn't even go to the track a little bit late? You know my appointment's today!" I folded my arms over my chest as I watched her throw her clothing into her duffel bag.
"And my race was planned long before your appointment was. I can't go in late, because then I wouldn't be able to race and you know it! I think you can handle it on your own Michiru." I felt tears come to my eyes; I had been looking forward to the appointment for the past two weeks. I knew it at the time that her race was today but I had figured we'd go to the appointment at 9AM then head over to the race track.
"You should have told me when I made the appointment for the doctor that you'd be going to the track at 8AM to get in some practice runs." I watched her as she walked out of the room. "Where are you going? I'm not done with you yet!"
"Michiru, honey, baby…I love you, but this is the last thing I need before a race. Please…I'll be thinking about you alright?" I frowned when she kissed my forehead and left with Rune.
Thank you to Reusch17 for help with the flashbacks, there's only a few more coming before Haruka wakes up. I think I may switch it to third person when Ruka wakes up, I'll decide that when it comes time. If you made it this far...don't forget to review!! :D