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I had been in and out for the past week. I liked the periods of time where there was no pain... No thoughts of how long I had... Nothing but the warm sun on my face and my music playing in the background... The periods of time when I was unconscious...
I could no longer keep myself stablized. I hadn't seen Sasuke since that last night. We had only had one conversation, but it was a light and friendly one. I still wanted to ask him about when he had been at this hospital. The next time I saw him, I would definately ask him.
I was still hooked to two IVs, I had been for the past week. I was still connected to the breathing machine. I was still connected to the heart monitor. They had stuck a tube in my stomach because I could no longer move enough to eat real food. It hurt. Everything hurt. My whole body felt like it was being crushed slowly. I still had my coughing fits, they hurt even more now. I still wore the necklace Naruto had made for me. I hadn't even opened Kiba's puzzle. I hadn't even listened to Sakura's CDs. I hadn't even touched Shino's Snapdragon since that day. I hadn't seen my friends in a week and a half.
I gasped, I couldn't breath. No! I was not giving up here! I needed to play Shogi with Hanabi! I needed to go flower shopping with Sakura. I needed to go bug hunting with Shino. I need to go get ramen with Naruto. I needed to play tag with Kiba and his dog Akamaru. I couldn't give up here!
I could feel my body starting to go against my wishes. I was shutting down.
"Do you want to live?" It was Sasuke's voice from the chair beside my bed.
I didn't have time to ask how he had gotten there. "Y-yes. Of course I do..." I said as strongly as my voice would let me.
He looked at me, standing from the chair. "If I could make it go away... Save you from this end... Would you stay by me?"
I looked at him oddly. "Wh-What?"
"If I help you, I want you to stay beside me forever..." he said simply.
"If you can make this pain go away... I promise I will stay beside you... As long..." I coughed, wincing. "As long... As long as you want me to..." I finally finished.
He nodded, "This may sting," he warned, though before I could register it, I felt a sharp pain in my neck. I almost shrieked, but it came out as a gasp because of my weakened vocal chords.
I remember him pulling back hesitantly and then a look of sadness, relief, digust (mostly at himself, I could tell), and slight regret. Then I passed out.
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I don't know how long I was out, but when I awoke, I was in this intricately designed room. I was laying in a bed with sheer red curtains hanging all around it. I was underneath a thick yet cool, red and black comforter and I was propped up just slightly against red and black pillows.
I looked around the room, most of the decorations and designs were red and black. I slipped from the bed and looked around. I was still wearing my white dress. I looked around for a mirror, but I found none. I shook my head.
"I see you're finally awake..." came his voice.
I turned to him. "Explain..." I said softly, yet sternly.
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There ya go. Don't worry, it's not over... R&R? Kthxbai.