Chapter 8! Thank you to everyone that commented last chapter. Also, when I say "any mistakes", that doesn't mean for you to re-read the chapter and find one (in case you do do it). It's just in case you guys catch one, then you can tell me! I don't want you guys re-reading my boring stuff... unless you really like it. Enjoy & please review!
Song used: I DO NOT OWN THE SONG OR THE LYRICS! Anyway, people go to YouTube and search for the song "Angel" from Natasha Bedingfield. It's good for you guys to know what Momo's singing! When you guys do, play it (don't need to watch the video) when you see that the lyrics started... which are going to be written like this... in italics... XD
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iChapter eight!
The following day was going to be a great day, as Momo predicted all night long. She recalled every moment from yesterday's date, and giggled when she reached the kissing scene. Toushiro and I…. she always thought when she went to asleep, bathed, and ate breakfast. After their lovely kiss, they spoke more about how they were going to keep their relationship safe from the other doctors in the hospital. It wasn't safe for a doctor to fall in love and start a relationship with his or her patients. Many situations like this happened in the past, and when the couple ended breaking up, the hospital always had a bad review.
Both of them spoke of their interests and opinions of things, and they found a way to respect each other and to make sure that if something was going wrong, to tell one another. Momo promised herself a long time ago not to date anymore once the incident started, but she broke her promise and even forgot about it. Momo was overjoyed to be dating the handsome doctor.
When she arrived home, she told her grandmother and as expected, her grandmother did not smile nor did she frown. She just asked several questions such as:
Are you sure, you two love each other?
What happened to Madelyn?
What if Madelyn starts holding a grudge against you and does something stupid like your ex did?
What if the hospital where he works at finds out and decides to fire him for that?
…. And much more.
Momo explained to the woman that if their relation did go wrong, it would be their fault and none of her grandparents won't have to suffer with her.
~X~
The warm water soaked her body, as the doctor helped her get inside the heated pool. Momo shifted her legs a bit, feeling the warm pristine water make her legs feel relax. Today, Toushiro was going to do some aquatic therapy with her. She wore her old black one-piece bathing suit, and he wore some black trunks. Momo's face had turned red when he saw his muscles, and she told herself that he should be a male model instead of a doctor. He got inside the pool as well and grabbed her hands.
"Nervous?" he asked with a smile on his face.
"Y-Yes, I haven't been in a pool for years. I miss swimming like the old days." She replied sadly.
"Don't worry, Momo," he said, kissing her cheek, "you'll swim very soon; I'll make sure of that."
An immature giggle escaped her lips, as she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her body against his. His hands fell on her hips and he pressed his forehead against hers. The doctor lifted her chin up and pressed his lips against hers. Momo smiled against his soft lips and looked up at him.
"I'm glad you're in my life." He told her.
"…and vice versa." She added with a giggle.
He pecked her lips and then shifted backwards. "I want you to swim towards me. You can take your time, and use the handrail on the side, and if you think, you're going to drown, immediately stop and tell me. I'll be by your side right away."
Momo nodded understandingly and glanced at the floor of the pool. Taking a deep breath, she slowly shifted her arms and legs and slowly moved across the water. She took deep breaths, as her legs got tired. She grabbed onto the rail and moved again. This time, she did not swim. Her feet touched the non-skid tile floor and slowly she walked over to him.
"My legs are getting tired."
"Don't worry, it's normal. The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll feel." He told her.
Momo continued to walk over to him, not giving up even if her legs were tired. How can she accomplish something without trying? She wants to walk again! She wants to swim, dance, run, and enjoy her life. She has Toushiro by her side, and she trusts him. Her heart told her that their relationship was going to last forever, even if death chose to separate them. Confidently, Momo let go of the rail and moved towards him. She was less than a foot away from him now. Momo smiled as she swam over to his opened arms. The doctor smirked and kissed her forehead.
"You're learning quickly. I'm happy, Momo."
"That's because I have you." She told him, kissing his lips.
"Do you feel different now that we're together?"
"Yeah," she answered, wrapping her arms around his neck, "I'm happier. I have never been this happy before. I'm confident and I believe that I can walk again. I thought my ex was going to be the man of my life, but I was wrong, and I'm glad I was wrong and we're not together. Actually, if it wasn't for him, we would've never met. I wonder what would happen if the accident never happened?"
"We would still meet and be together." Toushiro answered with a kiss. "Things happen for a reason. If the incident never happened, then we would've met another way. Life is like a maze; if you can't get through one way, go another."
"So we would still meet even if it wasn't like this?"
"Yes, but let's change the subject. Let's talk about us and our future."
The woman giggled and looked at him in the eyes. "Alright, specifically what do you want in your future?"
"You," he said, kissing her, "I want you, a family, wedding, children…"
"I want the same thing too, but no rushing! I want to spend so much time with you before we get into serious businesses."
"So do I..." he kissed her again, but quickly stopped when they heard the door open.
Momo's grandmother stood by the door with a stern expression. Momo smiled at the woman, hoping she would smile too. However, the grandmother didn't. Her expression did not change and she stared at both of them.
"I'm sorry to end this, but we must go. Momo, some friends of yours called and they said that they want to see you. I told them to go in about two hours."
"Alright," she said disappointingly.
"We can continue tomorrow. You're doing much better." The doctor told her, grabbing her hand and helping her walk up the short staircase.
Momo's grandmother grabbed the towel and wrapped it around her wet body. The doctor got out of the pool and called a nurse. The nurse was a slim woman, in her mid fifties, with a few grey strands of hair in her crimson red hair, and green eyes.
"Help Momo get dressed." He told her.
The woman nodded, and smilingly, she helped Momo go inside a room to change.
In the meantime, Toushiro dried himself and once he was finished, he wrapped the towel around his neck.
"My granddaughter loves you a lot." The woman said, looking at him, "but if she's happy with you, and if you two love each other, the only thing I ask of you, doctor, is to treat her right. Please make her feel loved and do not break her heart. I know everyone has different views of the world, but in case of anything, try to work this out. My heart will die if I hear that my granddaughter got her heart broken again."
The doctor nodded understandingly. "I understand, and I promise you that I will make Momo Hinamori the happiest woman ever. I love her too much to break her heart. I know you're concerned about Madelyn, but don't worry. We're just friends and she holds no grudge against us. She's even eager to meet Momo and become one of her friends."
The grandmother sighed and smiled. "Thank you, doctor. That's all I ask from you."
~X~
Later that night…
The bar has never been this loud before, and it was because of her. The infamous bar that Momo performed in years ago was glad to have their star back once again. Both men and women were anxious to see the Brunette perform once again. It's been years since they have last seen her, and rumors have been flying around the neighborhood that her performances are better.
Momo wore a white long-sleeve collar shirt with a black knee-length skirt and black heels. Her hair was up in a bun, held by two chopsticks. Her grandmother lent her a pair of gleaming earrings and a necklace.
Toushiro, her grandmother, and her grandfather were by a table in the front and they all waited for Momo to come up on stage. Momo's friends were going to help her with the performance. One of them had the drums, another one had the electric guitar, another had the electrical piano, and her two girlfriends were her backup vocals.
The manager of the bar got up on the stage and took out his napkin. The short chubby man wiped the sweat off his hairless head and nervously looked at everyone.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This is a special night for my bar, since now special and talented woman has arrived from the darkness of depression and lightened herself up. She performed everyday in my bar, and I'm glad she's back and better than ever! Please welcome Ms. Hinamori Momo."
The people clapped loudly, and the light shone on the young woman as she slowly walked onto the stage. Momo looked at everyone and smiled with a flushed face. Five to six years of not performing, she thought that that was enough.
Momo glanced at her boyfriend and smiled as he noiselessly muttered 'good luck' to her. Taking a deep breath, she grabbed the microphone and stared at everyone.
"Good evening, everyone, and thank you for coming! It has been long years since I've performed here, and I would like to make tonight's performance special. I dedicate this song to my doctor and boyfriend, Toushiro Hitsugaya. If it wasn't for him, I would have probably committed suicide. This song is called Angel."
She glanced back at her friends and smiled down them. Quickly, the music started and she began to sing.
A-N-G-E-L A-N-G-E-L
Just like a shadow
I'll be beside you
I'll be your comfort
I'm there to guide you home
She glanced at Toushiro and saw him raise an eyebrow. She knew that he was enjoying this. This was the second song she dedicated it to him, and hopes that he loves it. Momo just hoped that nothing bad happens that causes the performance to stop midway. She really wanted to sing the song to him so he can know how she truly feels about him.
If I could be your angel
Your angel, Your angel
Protect you from the pain
(from the pain)
I'll keep you safe from danger
from danger, from danger
You'll never hurt again
I'll be your a.n.g.e.l
(Yeah yeah)
a.n.g.e.l, a.n.g.e.l
(Hey)
a.n.g.e.l
I'm gonna be your a.n.g.e.l
I'll be your angel
In every relationship, men vowed to become the protector of their wife or girlfriend, but not Momo. She knew she wasn't Superwoman, but the most she could do was back everyone off from him and not let anyone hurt him. Toushiro was special to her, and she wanted to protect him. She wasn't going to let their relationship go into the trash, just like how her relationship with her ex went.
I'll make you great to be a man
With a woman who can stand
On every promise given
Making vows to please her man
Momo hoped that her grandmother liked the song as well, so one day; she can dedicate it to her grandfather. Momo's grandparents were her parents, and she knew that they needed a break and spend more time with each other. Momo had the idea to stay with the doctor for a few days and send her grandparents to some type of luxury hotel. Ever since her mother died, her grandparents took care of her. They put a roof over her head, bought her clothes and any other things she needed, and filled her stomach with food. If it wasn't for her grandparents, she would have been sent to a foster home with some strange family.
Tell me why there's so many good men
And the world's misunderstood
He's a dog, he's no good
I wish somebody would
Disrespect my love
You're gon' have to come see me
I fight hard for my baby
He's all that I need
Momo hoped that everyone understood that he wasn't a "player" that slept with his patients. She hoped that no one thought that she made up her story so she would just get with the doctor. Momo's neighbor was a big gossiper and they even changed some things to make it juicier, something Momo hated the most. Luckily, for her and the doctor, they all knew the truth and that the relationship was secretive.
If I could be your angel
Your angel, Your angel
Protect you from the pain
(from the pain)
I'll keep you safe from danger
You'll never hurt again
I'll be your a.n.g.e.l
a.n.g.e.l, a.n.g.e.l
You'll never hurt again
a.n.g.e.l a.n.g.e.l a.n.g.e.l
I'm gona be your a.n.g.e.l
I'll be your angel
Momo opened her eyes, and once she did, the people began to clap and roses were thrown at her. Momo wiped her tear of joy away and picked one of the roses up, embracing it tightly against her chest. She had definitely missed this…. The cheers…. clapping… and roses… Her life was back on track, but this time, she was with someone else; someone whom she really trusts and hopes to be with forever. He was her savior, and she was his angel.
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The End! I know most of you might wanna shoot me for this.... but this is like the last chapter of the story (GASP) but don't worry (there's always a butt... I meant but), I will write an epilogue... and what's going to be on the epilogue? I'll spoil one thing: Momo's ex. Aren't you all DYING to meet him? XD
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