The Orphan Flower

Make-up, shopping, pink is her thing

Irritating most of the time

Mood: fangirl

Is she vain?

Hospital

"Is Rika okay?" Juri asked worriedly about to fall in tears, but held it in once Takato told her it was okay and nodded. "I'm worried about Izumi too." she wanted to added looking at the other door which was the room she was being held in.

While the rest of the gang waited for either doors to open, they did nothing but either talk quietly or walk around. Until finally a doctor came out of one of the rooms, which was Izumi's.

"How is she?" Juri suddenly asked surprising everyone that she actually spoke up. "Is she fine?"

"Nothing to worry about." the doctor smiled. "In fact, she didn't get hit at all, but she had only minor injuries."

"Eh?" everyone asked unison disbelieving what they were just hearing.

"You see, your friend did manage to push the boy off the road to keep him safe. She was also lucky that the driver of the car stopped immediately before hitting anyone. Only minor injuries because she fell pretty hard on the road pavement." the doctor quickly explained to the group.

"C-Can we go see her?" the brown haired girl continued to ask, as she suddenly smiled seeing him nod and ran into the room.

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"Izumi?" Juri peeked from the doorway to see her blond friend smiling at her and motioning her to come in.

"Come in Juri, I'm don't bite." Izumi joked as her friend walked in smiling at her also. "So, I'm guessing everyone is all worried about me and they must be waiting to see me ne?"

"Yep." the brunette agreed. "Especially Shinya and Takuya."

"Like brother to brother." Izumi muttered turning away so she wouldn't hear her.

"Huh?"

She smiled and shook her head. "Nothing. So how did Rika do with Ryo? Still arguing?" but only received a gasp from her. "What?"

"Y-You didn't hear?" Juri gasped, and became worried again remembering about their other friend that was also in the hospital.

"Well obviously I'm currently in the hospital at the moment and I just woke up, so no I guess not." she answered with an obvious look.

"W-Well…" Juri sighed and sat down on a chair beside the bed. "Rika, nearly drowned in the water, and Ryo was able to save her. She's right next door to us in fact, but she hasn't woken up so far." she quietly mumbled, but it was enough for Izumi to understand.

Instead of expecting Izumi to feel bad about the situation, she heard an unexpected laugh coming from her. "What's so funny? I could've lost you two! In fact, at the same time!"

"Well, of course we wouldn't leave you suddenly." Izumi pointed out as she still continued laughing but slowly began to calm down. "Besides, if we did leave, you'd have Takato by now." making Juri blush at the comment.

"N-N-No…" Juri stammered trying to avoid the subject of her crush. "He's only being nice."

"To you?" her friend finished.

"Yes." she answered and realized what she had just said and shook her head. "I mean no! He's just being nice to me, he's always nice to everyone."

"Whatever. You both like each other, I bet he's gonna walk you home today." the blond continued as she smiled. "He's a nice guy I admit. You guys would look good together."

"I-I'll see you tomorrow!" Juri quickly interrupted and ran out the door leaving her friend to only shake her head and mutter. "You still like him."

"Still like who?" another familiar voice suddenly interrupted making her look at the person who just walked in. "Are you okay by the way? How are you feeling?"

"What would a person like you being doing here Kanbara?" she glared as her smiling expression changed to kill this kid.

Takuya sighed as he put a hand on his forehead to cover his expression. "Yep, if you're talking like that, you're definitely okay."

Izumi still didn't say anything but just watched him sit down on the chair Juri previously sat. "Look. I just want to say I'm sorry, and thank you for saving my brother Shinya." and paused. "It really meant a lot to me. I mean… I never thought you would do something like that."

"Oh thanks, you making me the bad guy." she added seeing him glance up at her surprised.

"N-No I didn't mean it that wa-" he tried to explain but was cut off.

"Relax, I was only kidding Kanbara." she said as she slightly gave him a weak smile. "Besides, I would have done that for anyone. I didn't do that because he was your brother, or if he was even my friend. I only did that because I know that it was the right thing to do." as she started to smile at him but suddenly changed again." So don't think that we're suddenly fast friends because of this." she commanded.

"Alright." he sighed again. "You can still call me Takuya you know. I'm not that old."

"Hm, you're right, but I can't help it. You amuse me." Izumi sighed pretending like there was nothing else to do.

It was silent between them, until Takuya spoke up. "I guess I owe you huh?" and looked at her.

She thought about it and nodded. "Yep, I guess you do owe me, but I guess it doesn't matter."

"I could return you the favor." he answered quickly lightening up the conversation.

She gave him a suspicious look. "It better not be anything to do with going out with you, anything that has to do with me hugging, kissing, or even holding hands with you." she ordered, and seeing him shake his head no, she hesitated and gave in. "Okay."

Right after she said the word okay, she was suddenly being tickled by him. "H-Hey what are you doing?!"

"You never smile or laugh." Takuya smirked as he got closer and continued tickling her making her giggle.

"S-Stop! and o-of course I do!" Izumi shot back as she continued laughing making Takuya smile seeing her reaction.

"Hm, not at school, besides, laughter is the best medicine." he added.

"Q-Quit it T-Takuya!"

"Hey, you said Takuya instead of Kanbara!"

"I mean it! S-Stop T-T-That, ow! my arm is hurting!" she suddenly yelled aloud making him stop and get worried.

"I'm sorry, is your arm okay?" he asked worriedly looking at her only receiving a light slap across the face.

"Of course I'm okay! I did that to stop you from doing that." she glared sticking her tongue out at him. "Besides, this doesn't even hurt, I've been through a lot worse."

"Y-You have?"

She kept silent to avoid his question knowing that he was giving her a look, until someone else came inside. "Izumi onee-chan?" a younger boy asked. "It's you right?"

"Oh Shinya?" she asked surprised seeing him run to her as they hugged each other. "Haha, I missed you kiddo!"

"I'm sorry for what happened, I-" Shinya was about to announce to her, but Izumi just shook her head. "Don't worry, I'm still alive aren't I?"

"Y-Yes but-" he wanted to say only to be cut off again.

"Then don't worry so much. Geez, all of you are treating me like I'm going to die or something." she scolded him since she really didn't like receiving apologizes, even if they weren't her fault. "I wouldn't give up my life with people like you." she smiled.

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"J-Juri?" a boy's voice asked who was standing behind her. "Are you leaving to go home?"

She almost jumped from him appearing so suddenly since she didn't realize that he was following her out of the hospital. "T-Takato…" she blushed and nodded. "Yeah, I have to go home."

"M-Mind if I…walk you home?" he offered as he stared at the ground worried of what her answer might be.

Boldly taking courage, she inhaled slowly and took his hand and smiled when he gave her a surprised glance. "Let's go then." as the two walked together home with smiles on their faces.