Haha, sorry to those who like this story. I forgot I posted stories on here... I will try better next time!
So this, to me, feels a little rushed. Or maybe it's because I have a hard time writing third person? So I'm sorry about that too. But enjoy!
"...Rin-chan?"
Rin looked up, startled from her thoughts, then smiled.
"Hi, Nii-san." Len smiled, though Rin thought she could see worry in his face. Or maybe that wasn't what it was- he was too far away for her to see properly.
"Feeling any better?" He asked.
Not really, she wanted to say. It hurts every time I breath, my hearing went soft, my vision is blurry, and I'm plagued by 'dizzy attacks'. I'm scared because I'm supposed to die, and sad because I'm supposed to leave you, and shocked that something like this would happen after things finally started looking up for us. I'm angry that the heavens don't answer my prayers. I'm most definitely not better.
She smiled.
"Lots better! I should be out of here in no time!"
Len sighed with relief- or maybe sadness- and sat down. He probably knew she wasn't any better, after living with Rin so long he would be able to tell if she was lying, but he didn't say anything.
"I brought you something." He said, pulling a chair over to her bed. Slowly he pulled two cups of hot chocolate from his bag. Rin gasped, her face shining with amazement. Laughing, Len handed her a cup.
"How did you manage to not spill it?" She asked in wonder. He winked.
"It's my secret. Now drink up. I know it's not oranges, but..." He trailed off, and Rin smiled.
"Thank you, Nii-san. I love it." She drank half the cup on the spot, not minding that it had gotten a little cool, and that she couldn't really taste it.
"How are things doing back at the apartment? Did they turn you down? Did you move everything in alright?" She asked, after a while, remembering the new place. "Are the people nice?"
He laughed. "Everything is good, Rin-chan. I'm 18 now, things will get better. I managed to find a job that will support us, once you get out," She hid her wince at the statement. "And he neighbor have been really nice. I told them about you, everyone hopes you'll get better soon... and Timmy is waiting for you there." At this her eyes lit up.
Timmy was Rin's stuffed elephant from back when he mother was still alive. He was old and ratty, mostly patchwork, but she loved him more than she loved anything in the world (besides maybe Len).
"Can you bring Timmy with you next time you visit?" She asked Len. "I miss him so much."
"Sure, Rin-chan. I'm sure Timmy misses you too." She grinned.
Suddenly she had one of her 'dizzy attacks'. The world began spinning, and she gulped. Please not now, she thought to herself, it can't be now! Her eyes flashed with panic, and Len stood up.
"Rin-chan, what's wrong? Do you need a doctor?"
She shook her head, but all that did was dizzy her more. The cup of hot chocolate slid out of her hands. She tried to grab it, but her hands shook to hard. It fell to the floor with a small thud, the chocolate spilling everywhere, and she pushed her hands into the blankets. Stop it, stop it...
"Rin... chan?"
As the dizziness cleared away, she glanced up at Len. His eyes were wide with terror and confusion. She gulped.
"N-Nii-san-" He cut her off.
"I'm getting a doctor."
She watched him walk out and began to cry. He won't be fooled now. I can't pretend anymore.
Yay! Thanks to the first reviewer, angels-underneath-the-stars! You write really well, and I wouldn't say any fanfic is worse than another, unless you're talking about yourself time-wise. Hope you enjoyed this chapter!