Try Understanding without Words
Chapter Eight: Mute Love
Part one
By KellyQ
"Tomoki? Hey pal," Izumi said as she sat in her wheelchair for the first time in months. She was allowed to come home, and she was excited about it. "What are you doing here? Where are Takuya and Kouji?"
"Takuya had a bad ear-infection so Kouji decided to stay behind ..."
"Ready," Junpei asked from behind.
"The sooner we leave, the sooner we get out of here. I hate it here."
The nurse took hold of the handles and started to wheel her out with Junpei, Tomoki, and Mrs. Right close behind. The blue Ford Van was parked not too far from the entrice to the hospital. Mrs. Right pulled out her clicker and pressed a button, and the car made a beeping sound indicating that it was unlocked. Junpei opened the passenger door and carefully lifted Izumi into the set.
"Thanks Junpei, but I think I can buckle myself in," she said sweetly, seeing that he was reaching to the seat-belt.
"Whatever the Angel wants," He said with a dreamy look on his face.
Junpei pulled back, opened the back door and climbed in. Once he was in, he closed the door.
Takuya laid on his stomach, feeling tired and his head hurt. His left ear was a little tinder from the "T" Tube forcing its way out of his ear, leaving a big hole in his eardrum. The nurse replaced the old cotton-ball with a clean one, and put tape all around the ear. Kouji laid next to him, rubbing his back, the blanket pulled over both of their heads so the others wouldn't be having second thoughts, but it was too late for that; they were.
Kouji slipped his hand under his shirt feeling Takuya's smooth back. He turned his head and smiled wearily at the dark-haired boy, pain still in his eyes. The blanket rustled and it wasn't long before Takuya fell out of bed with a dull thump. He scrambled to his feet, turned and ran out of the room.
"Aww. Did we have a little accident?" Zake mocked.
"Shut up!" A girl snapped.
She had long chestnut brown hair, and her eyes were startling blue. Kouji just ignored them and ran out of the room, with the girl following him. He had to show Takuya that he was not going to hurt him after what happened. Takuya did something that boys are not supposed to do and that was kissing another boy.
"Come on, Takuya! This is not funny!"
By now, everyone was looking for him. Including Zake, who found him in the bathroom, with his knees to his chest, his face between his legs.
"Alright, play times over!" Zake said, taking a forceful hold of Takuya and yanking him up.
The brown-haired boy squeaked with shock and fear. Suddenly, strong hands took hold of Zake, pulling him away from the brown-haired boy. The force was so much that Zake closed his eyes. When he opened them, the first thing he saw was familiar blue eyes full of hate. He realized that it was Kouji.
"You ever touch Takuya again, I'll take you apart."
Realizing that Kouji had dragged Zake out, he dropped the blonde-haired boy out, closing the main door, and locking it. Zake just stared, wondering what happened.
Kouji turned to see that Takuya was standing behind the stall door, peering from behind it. Takuya squeaked again, and moved back, hoping that Kouji would go away. The dark-haired boy sighed. He walked up, took hold of the door, and moved it out of the way. Takuya pressed himself to the wall, shielding himself with his arms.
"Takuya ... I'm not going to hurt you ... please ... calm down ..."
After one moment, Takuya lowered his arms that were covering his face to see Kouji staring at him with concern. He then stepped closer, making Takuya stiffen. Kouji lifted his hand, gently running his thumb along his cheekbone. The brown-haired boy looked away, knowing what Kouji was trying to do.
Takuya didn't deserve it. He kissed Kouji. So why was Kouji being nice about being kissed and not disgusted about the whole deal? Did the dark-haired boy feel the same way? He got his answer when Kouji leaned closer and kissed him softly on the lips. At first, Takuya was shocked, but then he started to kiss back, relaxing in Kouji's soft touch.
"Is everything alright in there?" Mrs. Right asked knocking on the door. When she got back from the hospital, she heard what happened from one of the other orphans. Both boys pulled apart, turning bright red. Another knock came from the door. "Kouji, you better not be hurting Takuya!"
The dark-haired boy sighed, walked up and unlocked the door. He turned the handle and opened to see caretaker standing there. "Geez. Can't people have a little privacy?" Kouji muttered, a hint of teasing in his voice. "Come on, Takuya." Kouji turned and laced his fingers around Takuya's fingers and guided him out.
Mrs. Right eyed them closely, not wanting to get the wrong idea, but Takuya seemed okay with Kouji holding his hand.
To Be Continued...
