Disclaimer: I still do not own Shaman king.

Author's Note: hi there! Just a few more chapters to go and this eventually end, I feel sad about that but at the same time I'm also excited that I will have a finished multi-chaptered fic in the future. I hope you will all still be with me till the last chapter. Since my goal is to finish this before March ends, expect that updates would be faster this month. As much as possible I'll update weekly and stick to that so I can reach my goal. After this is around three or four chapters more before the ending. I know how annoying the last chapter is, but have faith in me, that was an important chapter for the whole fic. So now before anything else, let's go to my not-so-freedom wall for my to greet my reviewers and answer some questions:

~Not-so-Freedom Wall~

Cm21 – Thank you! I'm flattered that you found this chapter funny; honestly I'm not an expert in tickling the funny bone so I'm happy whenever people say they found the scene I intended humorous to be funny.

Nina – Thanks! Here's an update for you!

Night-glider – thank you! (Bows down) I'm more than glad that you found this chapter wonderful! Sorry if I'm so nosy, I'm just curious.

Babsi-Flocke – You really thinks it's cute? Thank you! I also found them so sweet together.

Elpatolocosisi – Yeah, I anticipate that question, I know that there are nurses in the hospital to do the job, but it's not everyday that we can boss Anna around so I pushed my luck while I still can. And also I know I've said its her first time undressing a man, honestly it didn't cross my mind if she was a virgin or not, the explanation that I can give to that is she is not used in taking care of anyone. And for the texting part, its intentional, the all of the next chapters would be benefiting from that particular scene. By the way thanks for reviewing and commenting!

Midori no hime – Thanks for the review! And I agree Yoh is a bit OOC here, its intended actually.

Psychobubbles – Wow! You found this adorable? Thanks! Forgive me for the grammar lapses, I don't have a beta reader and I don't know how to approach one. Will I just send a message and say: Hi there! Can you please beta read for me? I'm afraid to ask personally because they might just raise an eyebrow and reply: Do I know you? (I really am 30% pessimist).

Yehey – I agree hospitals are really boring (for someone who, on her entire life here on earth wants to be a nurse I know that's ironic; but let's face it, its true right? Especially if you're tied up on the bed); I know Yoh's character is becoming annoying and I myself want to wring his neck for his naughtiness but bear with me and extend your patience. Trust me, I'm not writing a scene here that has no specific purpose. And as for the text message, later chapters would benefit from it. Congratulations for bringing down the bacon! Doesn't that deserve another bag from your brother?

Summer Bloom – Thanks for reviewing! It really makes my day when people say they love it!

And a big THANK YOU for all of those who spared some time to read my fanfic and added it to their alerts and favorites!

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~majrocks~

For yesterday is but a dream,

And tomorrow is only a vision:

But today well lived

Makes every yesterday a dream of happiness,

And every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Look well, therefore, to this day.

-Sanskrit Proverb

~majrocks~

Chapter 5

After eating lunch Anna excused herself and asked Jun to look over Yoh while she's away; Yoh on the other hand cant explain why be become restless after she left.

No matter what Jun said, he can't make himself be interested and just half listened to her. All he could think is Anna, where did she go, will she ever come back…

"Earth to Asakura Yoh!" Jun interrupted his thoughts, "Little boy, your girlfriend hadn't been away for an hour yet you're now spacing out. Don't tell me you're bored at my company?"

"Jun! Don't call ma little boy, and sorry if I'm spacing out, I'm just thinking"

A playful smile crept on Jun's face, "About Anna?"

Yoh didn't know why he nodded; perhaps he is jut being true to his self.

"You must really be in love," Jun commented, Yoh just gave her a knowing smile.

"Ne, Yoh, just be sure that this time you're serious, have mercy to all the women that you flirt with. And remember Anna is a Kyouyama."

"What's the big deal if she is?"

"Oh, I forgot that you're just new here and don't read business sections of newspaper that's why your clueless, Kyouyama's own Funbari Group of Companies, you've heard of them right?"

"Really?"

"Don't tell me you don't now that?"

"I didn't know Anna was rich and I didn't think it was necessary for me know her status in the society. I am not raised to judge a person by that."

"Wow!"Jun shrieked then dreamily stands up, "That must really be love, and you don't care if she's a princess or a tramp, like a romance novel love story. So if I were you I'll be serious with her; she isn't just any woman; she's born with a silver spoon on her mouth."

Yoh's view on Anna changed, he knows it's not because he found out who she is, more of, his respect for her increased as Jun unravels her family's reputation.

"H-how did you know all of this?"

Jun's eyebrow rose, "Are you forgetting who you're talking to Asakura? This is Jun Tao, not just any other manager. Besides I'm a little bit surprised that she became your girlfriend knowing how her family loves privacy and you know, on your status there is hardly any."

"Huh?"

"Her family is very private, that's also one of the reasons why you did not see any press people hover here, I know how mush privacy means to them so I pulled some strings to ensure that no news of your accident goes out of the hospital and movie since she's taking care of you."

"Thanks Jun!" Yoh hugged his manager; now everything has been cleared out why he hasn't seen any press people visiting him and why Anna was so persistent and would do almost anything to keep this issue as discreet as possible.

"Funbari sounds familiar, there is a place called Funbari Hill right?" Yoh asked.

Jun nodded, "Yes there is, and that's where Anna's family lives. Most probably in Funbari Mansion, some people call it palace because of its size."

"Palace? What is she now, a princess?"

"Of course not literally, that's what just people's pet name for the place; it's an old ancestral house."

Yoh absorbed all of this information and remembered one of Anna's cousin's text message, that's why she used 'palace' not place it's not just a typographical error.

All the annoying and mischievous things that he had done to Anna flowed on his memory lane. He didn't have any idea how respectable her family is how she is not just an ordinary lady.

She's a filthy rich woman!

Maybe the appointments that she attends are business appointments, contrary to what he thought as private ones and just an excuse to be off him. Fear crawled on his skin as he remembered how bad he had treated her. After all he'd done, will she ever come back to him?

"If I were you, I'll be serious with her" Jun muttered.

"Huh?"

"I said, if I were you I'll be very serious with her, stop playing around and have her for good. So if ever your marriage will create a big noise in the showbiz and business circle!"

"Maybe you're right," Yoh agreed, "Besides, Anna doesn't deserve to be fooled. She is a wonderful woman; you can see her kindness despite rough situations."

"By the tone of your voice, I can hear love. Go for it then, follow your heart…"

He stared dreamily at the ceiling, 'what if I made this all come true?' he thought.

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Anna's cousin's had been persistent in knowing the identity of her "boyfriend". Her phone was already full of messages from them, and when she didn't reply, calling was next in line.

When her phone rang for the nth time, she was forced to answer it.

"I've already told you guys that that news is a hoax. Don't freak out, I don't have a boyfriend!"

"We are not freaking out," said Jeanne, "we are just intrigued about the guy; besides if your really have a boyfriend we would be the first people here on earth to be happy for you."

"Goodness! I've told you once, twice and thrice I DON'T HAVE a boyfriend."

But Jeanne is not a woman who easily believes so she asked, "Then how can you explain the text message that we received? Who did that and how come that person has an access to your phone?"

'Think Anna! Think!' she desperately thought, an idea popped in, "Here is what happened, I met an old classmate in a shopping mall. Remember Finella? She's the only person who borrowed my phone that day, and that girl way back in high school loves to play prank."

"Shopping mall?"

"Yes"

"At nine in the morning?(I don't know with you guys, but here in the Philippines malls open up at ten a.m. and based on the previous chapter I would stick to that time frame to maintain consistency.) For what I know malls open up at ten. "

She stammered at once, "W-well, I didn't literally say inside the shopping mall, we met in front of one."

"Another hole to escape with? Your reasoning really amazes me Anna"

"Say whatever you want" Anna retorted.

"We will not just say it; we'll put it into action Anna. Lyserg isn't a detective for nothing. We will track that Finella down."

"Do whatever you want!" Anna barked, "Just inform me when you have tracked Finella and she admits what she did. Bye!"

When the call ended, Anna let out a breath that she was holding. She just wished that her cousin's would stop pestering her now. She went to the bathroom for a shower to release all the stress that she had acquired just today. But even in the shower's refreshing breeze she can't relax as she remembers Jeanne's threat to find that classmate…

~majrocks~

Pirika checked her watch as she alighted from the taxi to enter a classy Chinese restaurant that both she and her date have agreed to meet. She wore a midnight blue ruffled dress and stilettos; she also went to a salon to get her hair fixed. All in all she was ready to face her chat mate. When they talked earlier, the guy told her that they have a reservation at table number 14 and he would bring her three blue roses so when the head waiter asked if she has a reservation, she replied at table number 14. He smiled and led her to the part of the restaurant that is somewhat secluded but has a beautiful view of the city. Pirika smiled but as they approached the table and the waiter blurted out, "Mr. Tao your date has arrived", her smiled slowly fade.

Horror of all horrors, when the man turn around and the smile on his lips turned into a frown and his brows furrowed as they both uttered, "YOU!"

The waiter was to say the least surprised at their reactions, "I-is there something wrong?"

"Yes there is!" Pirika answered, "Are you sure that this is table number 14? There must be some kind of confusion or mistake here."

The waiter smiled nervously, "This is the only table number 14 that we have here ma'am"

Pirika was aghast, when she looked into the table; it confirmed that she is really in front of her date: three blue roses are on the table.

Ren turned his gaze at the flowers and at the sight of recognition on her face, decided to shove the waiter out to escape attention, "its okay now. We will just call you once were ready to order."

As the waiter left, Ren noticed that Pirika was still standing, "Are you just going to stand there? Why don't you sit down?"

Pirika glared at him then sat on the chair opposite his, "So you are handsomechinese21?"

Ren smirked at her, "And you are iceblue_princess I assume."

Pirika glared at him again, just my luck! She bitterly thought.

"Since we are already here, what do you want to eat?"

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When their orders arrive, Ren spoke, "Just my luck, imagine of all the women in this world you are my chat mate? I should have listened to my sister when she told me online chatting is scary. On the other hand, why did you just order Ramen noodles? As you can see this is a classy restaurant, you should've ordered something expensive. You don't need to worry about the bill I wont be deducting it from your salary. "

Pirika's eyebrow rose, "Can I sit beside you?"

Ren smiled sheepishly, "Of course…", and then continued to give the no-one-can-resist-my-charm look.

Pirika looked at him and smiled sarcastically, "Thanks , and Ramen noodles is the only food that I always order when I'm in a Chinese restaurant, good thing you also let me sit beside you. I'm not used to seeing ugly people when I'm eating, I might throw up."

And its Ren's turn to glare at her

~majrocks~

Anna woke up from the deep slumber that she was enjoying when she felt her throat run dry. After drinking a glass of water she was about to go back to bed when she remembered Yoh in the hospital. She was thinking how he is doing there; she looked at the clock and saw that it is already 11:45. 'Jun might have left him', she thought. 'Who will take of him tonight if he needs help?'

Before her mind could argue, she changed her clothes and walked out of the room.

~majrocks~

When Anna arrived at the hospital, she came across a nurse who just closed the door of Yoh's room.

"How is he?" she asked.

"Still sleeping ma'am; I've just checked on him."

"Thanks for taking care of him."

"It's nothing ma'am", the nurse replied, "I don't see taking care of him as a job; more of a dream come true."

When Anna looked puzzled, she continued, "I'm an avid fan of your boyfriend. It's really a dream come true that I met him up close and personal, it's just unfortunate that he's in this state when I saw him."

Anna felt something tug at her heart when she learned that there are other people that deeply cared for him. In fact a lot of women would want to trade places with her now.

To be his girlfriend – even if fake girlfriend would be the most appropriate term

"You're lucky" the nurse commented.

"Pardon?"

"You're very lucky because your boyfriend is the guy that many women admire and chase. I'm sure a lot of fan girls are jealous of you, besides his looks, your boyfriend is also very kind."

'Kind?' Anna wants to protest at that, 'Conceited and a sexist would be better to describe him' but she simply said, "I-I know how lucky I am, that's why I take good care of him."

The nurse gave her a genuine smile, "I'll be going now…"

"Okay"

She silently entered the room and went to his bed. He still sleeps peacefully. After adjusting the blanket she went to the couch to rest, soon after sleep claimed her attention while a thought still lingers in her mind, 'Am I really lucky to be in this situation?'

~majrocks~

Around 3 in the morning Anna was awoken by loud moans from Yoh. When she opened her eyes she saw that he was sweating, and when she checked her temperature, she found out that he has a high fever.

"Oh dear…" for the first time since her stay in the hospital, she felt fear. She nudged him to wake up and sit, "You have a high fever, you need some medicine, wait I'll call the nurse"

"Medicines don't take effect on me when I have a fever, its better to just put a wet towel on me, that's what my mother used to do."

Anna immediately went to the bathroom and wet a face towel; she wiped it in his forehead, arms and torso. After that she called the nurse who immediately responded and helped her.

After the nurse exited the room moments later, Yoh touched her hand, "I didn't expect that you will help me in this situation, thank you."

"Don't mention it; I did this because I am the reason why you're here. Actually you don't need to threaten me to be sure that I will help you. I know and will do my responsibilities."

She saw a look of sadness in his coffee colored eyes as he said, "I thought that you really care about me…"

Her heart began to race at his words; she can't understand why it seems that there more to his words, "What do you mean?"

"Nothing, it's just that I'm hoping that you care for me, that you're worried for me, not just because you think that I am a liability or a responsibility but you care for me because you really do. Me, whenever you leave I'm worried about you."

There, she was totally taken aback by his speech.

"I – I won't do all of this if I don't care about you" she managed to say while her heart was throbbing loudly in her chest, deafening her with its noise.

For the first time, she'd seen a genuine smile on his lips; not mocking or teasing like what he usually give her, "R-Really?"

"Really"

His next move not just surprised but rocked her world; he reached for her and hugged her, "Thank you. Please don't leave my side until I fall asleep…"

"Promise I won't leave you" she assured him.

At that, Yoh relaxed and went back to lie on the bed while Anna continued to put a wet towel on his forehead and occasionally wipe his arms with it until finally Morpheus invited him to his place.

She went back to the couch but unable to fall asleep, she went back to his bed and grabbed a chair then rests her head on the bed, in less than ten minutes she fell asleep.

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Anna woke up with a smile on her lips; Yoh was still holding her hand.

"Look at you, now I'm truly convinced that I've witnessed it all. You really are in love with each other… "

Anna instantly turned her face on the direction of the voice – Jun Tao, smiling as she walked near the bed. She flushed at the thought of other people watching them and immediately straightened her self.

"Good moring!" Jun greeted her.

"Thanks, what time did you arrive?"

"Just a few minutes ago. I just went here early because I'm worried about Yoh and I don't know if you'll be come back last night. Good thing that what Yoh said is true"

"What did he said?"

Jun clasps her hand, "That you love him and you will always take care of him…"

Anna's heart did cartwheels, she knew that she was blushing and didn't know what to say, good thing Yoh stirred and grabbed their attention.

"Good morning little boy!" Jun teased him.

"Oh my I'm so dead, I'm in heaven now right? I can see two beautiful angels beside me here!"

"Flirt!" Jun snapped feigning anger; Anna can see how amused she is by Yoh's antics.

"You have a high fever last night" Jun commented.

"Yeah I know, good thing my sweetheart here stayed by my side all night. Thank you." Yoh turned to her.

"Don't mention it," Anna still isn't used to him calling her 'sweetheart' in front of Jun.

"I love you…"

Her world started to shake at his declaration, she felt something she hadn't felt before, she can't even name what it was. She looked at him as if he holds the answer to her question.

"Are you just going to look at him Anna? No answer for him?" Jun teased her.

But it seems that Anna's tongue hide itself

"Know what Jun, my sweetheart here is not very outspoken, she's shy saying I love you back especially if someone's around. She prefer to say it when were alone."

Jun just nodded, "Okay, well Yoh when are you going out here? A lot of people are waiting for you, no scratch that, not just a lot of people but a lot of scenes are also waiting for you."

Anna, after getting over her daze, answered for him, "The doctor said in three days he can walk again. It means that tomorrow we can arrange for his release here in the hospital but we still need to confirm that."

"Good. I'll be the inquiring about that", Jun said as she made her way out of the room.

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The next couple of hours were fast paced; when Anna excused herself for another appointment she doesn't have any idea that it would be the last tine that she will see Yoh.

When she came back to the hospital, the nurse who this time is handed her a note and informed her of what happened.

"They left after lunch. They said they'll just stay at the hotel and tonight Mr. Asakura will start covering scenes", Eliza informed her,

"Is that so?"

Eliza seemed puzzled at her reaction, "Didn't your boyfriend inform you about this?"

Not it's Anna's turn to look puzzled but she instantly caught herself and made an excuse, "Maybe he was so excited that he forgot to text me. B-but I'll just visit him in the hotel, Thank you Eliza. By the way, can I have the bill?"

"It's already been paid for bu the lady named Jun Tao."

'So he didn't bother me with the bill?' she thought, 'Maybe its time to celebrate now. No more hassle, I can now use my free time for myself ', but no matter how she forced herself to be happy, a part of her still missed him for she knows she won't see him again. She didn't even know his contact number or the address of the hotel where he is staying.

'Would it make a difference if you knew where to find him?' a small of her brain cried out, 'you could always visit him in the park but I doubt it, you must this nonsense now; you know better than to chase a man!'

'Yeah', she agreed on that little voice, and besides, 'if he wants to see me, he'll find me, she consoled herself but she knows it's impossible, he didn't know her cell phone number or the hotel where she stays.'

She remembered that note that the nurse gave her, when she opened it, a series of numbers were written and below it was: Thank you very much…

She has a feeling that it's his cell phone number; she followed her curiosity and dialed the number, after three rings he answered, "Hello…"

She didn't know why, but it seems that her tongue suddenly disappeared and she can't find the will to form words. He had called her attention several times before the line went dead.

She suddenly have a change of heart, she has to stop this connection with him. It's enough that she met him once, at first she thought that this whole thing was a nightmare, but she now knows its not, its all a dream, a very beautiful dream and its time to wake up.

Anna was devastated as she head back ton her hotel. She didn't have the urge to tour the city as what she had originally planned, so she had resolved in staying in the room all day. What she didn't know is that another inconvenience was waiting for her as she opened her door and blurted out, "What are you doing here?!?!"

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Who did Anna saw in her hotel room? Care to make a guess? I'd love to hear from you guesses and especially your reviews, questions and comments! It's freaking hot here in the Philippines, it really makes me want to go to the province for a vacation this summer but unfortunately we have summer classes T_T, but on the lighter side of things, I wish that you all will stay with me until the end of the story. See yah all in the next chapter!

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