Chapter 10- Grieving

The boys left the hospital soon after Anzu fell asleep. She had to stay a night there because the doctors wanted to do another body check up to see how her condition was. Ryou wanted to stay with her; however visiting hours were over so he was forced to leave. With a heavy heart, he walked out of the hospital with one last glance at the sleeping girl.

Joey was walking home with Ryou, Yami and Tristan went the other way. The two boys walked in silence, not one word was said. But then again, they wouldn't know what to say, while still trying to let the tragic information sink in. The sky was darkening, but none of the boys took notice. Joey held a solemn expression and his eyes were downcast staring at the cement as he walked. His mop of blond hair covered most of his face and his hands were clenched into tight fists in his jacket pocket.

And Ryou...Ryou looked heartbroken. His face held a look of severe sadness and pain. His eyes were also downcast, but they seem to have lost the innocent spark it often held. He walked in slow strides as his entire body slumped in emotional fatigue, while his hands hung limply at his side.

Suddenly Ryou heard a loud painful bang at his side, snapping him out of his depressing thoughts.

Joey had punched the wall.

He didn't say anything. None of them did. Ryou understood that this is Joey's way of getting rid of his frustrations. He felt like doing the same too, but he was better at holding in his emotional outbursts. Joey slowly lowered his fist that connected with the wall, not really noticing it dripping with blood. He still had his head down, and it looks like he was shaking.

"I can't believe this...I can't believe one of ma best buddies is gonna die..." he muttered more to himself. But Ryou heard him perfectly. He couldn't believe it either, all this is so sudden.

"I can't believe this...this is so messed up..." again with the same bloody fist, Joey slammed it against the wall, leaving a bloody red mark on it. He didn't seem to mind the pain let alone feel it. His body along with Ryou has gone numb from emotions long after they had left the hospital.

"...how do you think I feel...?" Ryou interrupted.

"I'm her boyfriend...and all I can do is watch her suffer...I can't do a damn thing!" A tear escaped his eyes as he fell to his knees, not being able to hold himself up any longer.

"I can't believe my girlfriend is going to die..." soon more tears were flowing down his pale face and onto the floor.

"I love her damnit!... God...I love her so much..." His fists slammed the abused cement repeatedly as his silent tears continued to fall. Joey can only watch helplessly for he knows that nothing he can do or say will make him feel any better about this.


Anzu was released from the hospital the very next day. It didn't look like her condition has changed at all, but she had amazingly convinced the doctors that she was well enough to go home. All went well for the next couple of days. Ryou spent more time with her than anything else; the other guys were giving her baskets of support and tried not to give her pity looks. Whenever they see her, they try there hardest not to show a single tear. Everyone treated her normally as much as they could, not wanting her to feel uncomfortable.

Yes, all went well except for one fateful day that made everything become worse.

Ryou was walking through the park one afternoon with Anzu. The doctors say that she should go outdoors more so she gets more fresh air. So in that case, Ryou made it his personal duty to take her to the park once everyday. It was peaceful in the morning; they would sit at the bench all morning listening to the birds sing, trees raffle and feel the gentle winds against their face.

Ryou was walking down the path with Anzu when suddenly her hand slipped out of his and went to cover her mouth. She was having a coughing fit, and after a few seconds she fell to her knees.

Ryou bent down next to her and removed her hand from her mouth. He stumbled back and starred in shock. Cold sweat ran down his face and his breath got caught.

"Anzu..." he whispered mournfully.

She had just coughed up a mouth full of blood. What happened next scared the living daylights out of him. Her eyes rolled backwards and she fell foreword into his arms. He called out her name but there was no answer. He picked the fallen girl up off the ground and ran to the Domino hospital that was only a block away.

"Hang on Anzu...you're going to be fine...


A/N- I'm sorry I took so long. And I'm sorry this is so short! I have a new job now, I work at CNE as manager for this stupid store that sells purse, and I have to work 12 hours straight with no break everyday!! A friggin' 7 days a week!!!! Anyways...it's late now but I made it my personal goal to get this chapter up even if I only get 4 hours of sleep.

FearOfDying- Yeah I love that word too, but stupid ppl like me can't use it often.

Joeyzgirl- I'm nosy too don't worry.

UltraAnimeFangurl2004- yes, I'm a lazy and tired person

RamenII- it's funny how you laugh when it's so cute. You are very odd. In a good way of course. I like odd people.

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KisaraKoi- I hope she lives too, but tell that to my evil brain in which doesn't listen to me.

dojomistressAmbyChan- Yeah she'd be let out don't worry.