Title: Perfect Happiness
Haru has gone through severe times. But now they're are over and he's in love. Eventually the others find about everything. What will happen when they do? Rated M: M M relationship, and some other things, please read alot better than summary.
Disclaimer: I don't own fruits basket. Closest to owning it I've ever gotten is owning a copy of volume 8. Of course it'd be 8 (Haru's).
'Single quotes'- equal thoughts…
Chapter 23- Love Song
Days went by and Knox condition didn't improve. Haru stayed by his side and refused to leave. Hatori had to end up convincing the doctors to let the stubborn ox stay there. Haru almost felt like he'd gone back about a year. Almost, because it was Knox he was worried about.
Memories of Knox spilt into his head. He covered his face with his hands as tears traced down his cheeks. All he could do was sit there in that chair and watch his lover. So, that's what he'd chosen.
A few family members had come in; Kyo, Yuki, Hatori, Shigure and Momiji had come, as well as Tohru, of course she would come— but they were here to see him. They didn't care about Knox. He just felt like shutting them out.
They were all worried that Haru wasn't getting any sleep and that the teen was missing school. They also were worried that if Knox did die that Haru would never get over it. That the ox would turn suicidal again. They didn't want that to happen.
Some of Knox's friends came in too. Chris, Knox's best and most loyal friend came in a lot. They all were worried about their boss. What would they do without him? They were all extremely loyal to the wolf. They were his pack and he was their leader; through and through.
But they felt worse for Haru. Haru loved him. They all could go on without him if they tried. Find something else, maybe someone else. No one like him; no one they'd be quite as loyal to. But they could do it. Haru on the other hand, most likely couldn't and never would. The ox would never get over it. All they could do was tell Haru that Knox would get better; that it was Knox and Knox could survive anything. But they weren't so sure.
After a while Haru shut everyone else out and sat silent watching Knox and listening to the beeping coming from the monitor.
"Haru."
The ox groggily snapped to attention, staring straight ahead watching Knox. He was still unconscious. Haru sighed; he could have sworn that he'd heard Knox call his name. He closed his eyes and shook his head trying to shake off exhaustion. He had to stay awake; had to stay alert.
There was a small knock on the door and a blonde haired nurse came in.
"I need to check on him," she told him, as she made her way over to the still form on the bed, "would you please step outside for a minute."
Haru nodded, he needed to find some coffee. He hated to fall asleep again. Stepping out into the hall, he glanced in both directions before heading to the left for the coffee machine.
He swore that this machine was the slowest in the world as it slowly dripped out the hot brew. Licking his lips he wished he had some alcohol; maybe some vodka or a Heineken would do. Anyway, it would sure work well with this coffee. But he doubted the hospital staff would like anyone drinking there, let alone someone underage.
As he took his coffee back to his room he met up with Kyo. He was just standing by the door.
"How is he?" the cat asked him a little awkwardly, once he'd seen Haru.
"The same," Haru told him, "like you care."
"If he matters to you, he matters to us," Kyo said shyly staring at the ground.
"And I matter?" Haru snapped harshly.
"You always did," Kyo told him staring into his eyes, trying to let the cow know he had meant it.
Haru snorted opening the door and stepping back into Knox's room.
There was silence as Haru took his seat. Kyo pulled up the chair resting against the wall and mimicked Haru; pulling the chair so it was next to Haru's.
"You don't know about Knox, right?" Haru asked not taking his eyes off Knox.
"What about him?" Kyo asked, reciprocating Haru actions, and not staring at the cow. Haru could tell that he'd peeked the cat's interest.
"About my little wolf," Haru sighed slowly stating each word, still not taking his eyes off Knox to look at Kyo, "he's cursed, you know."
This time Kyo quickly looked at Haru in surprise. His head twisted so fast that his neck hurt.
chapter 23 end-
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