Chapter Two

"Is that...who I think it is?" Cierra asked.

"Dear lord, it's Fayt!" Kokoro screamed.

Kokoro and Cierra ran out to try and see if Fayt was alright. A policeman was putting crime scene tape all around Fayt's car. It was totaled. Of course the car that crashed into Fayt's car didn't look any better. As Kokoro and Cierra approached Fayt, another policeman stopped them.

"Sorry ladies, but I'm afraid you must leave. This boy is in serious need of medical help," he said.

"Excuse me? That's my boyfriend right there!" Kokoro shouted.

"Sorry worm, but you can see him in the hospital later. Seems he suffered major damage to his head and right arm, so he'll need his rest," the officer said.

"Well, can I at least go in the ambulance with him? I need to make sure he'll be alright!" Kokoro said.

"He'll be just fine. I don't see why you're so worried about a minor situation like this!" he said.

"MINOR?? WELL EXCUSE ME, OFFICER NOX!!" Kokoro yelled as she read the officer's name tag. "HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU HAD A GIRLFRIEND WHO GOT INTO A BAD ACCIDENT? HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF SOMEONE TOLD YOU SHE HAD HEAD DAMAGE AND WAS BLEEDING? YOU'D WANT TO MAKE SURE SHE WAS ALRIGHT, RIGHT? AND YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEW UP THE SLIT IN YOUR SKIRT BECAUSE NO ONE EXACTLY WANTS TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER YOU DAMN TRANSVESTITE!!!" Kokoro cried out.

"Hmph. Fine, go. If it will make you shut up," Officer Nox said.

"Cierra, you and Cliff should go back to Kelsey's Bar and Grill. I'm going to the hospital with Fayt. I'll call you when I know what room he's in so you guys can visit too," Kokoro said.

"Okay. Hope Fayt feels better!" Cierra said.

"Yeah, me too," Kokoro said. "Well, see ya!"

"Later," Cierra called back.

Cierra walked back to Cliff's car. When she got in, Cliff was very confused.

"Well, what was that all about? Is Fayt alright? Why was Kokoro freaking out so much? Where's she going? And why do they let guys that look like rapists on the police force?" Cliff asked.

"THAT was Officer Nox. Kokoro yelled at him because she couldn't go in the ambulance with Fayt. They're on their way to the hospital now. Apparently, Fayt has major head damage and he banged up his arm pretty bad. And as for Nox, he's just a perverted asshole. I mean, the slit on his skirt was a little too long if you ask me," Cierra explained.

"I see. Yeah, I don't think he's the best person to talk to, and I sure as hell don't want you near him," Cliff said.

"Hey, it's not like we're gonna see the likes of him again!" Cierra said. "Oh and by the way, Kokoro wants us to go back to Kelsey's Bar and Grill until she knows what room Fayt's in," Cierra said.

"Okay," Cliff said.

The way back was a lot easier than the way there. When Cliff and Cierra got back to the store, they met up with Mirage at the drive-thru window.

"Hey there! That was a quick visit! How was it? And where's Kokoro?" Mirage asked.

"Long story," Cierra said.

"Well come on in! I like long stories!" Mirage said.

Cliff and Cierra walked into the store. They told Mirage of what happened; about Fayt's accident, about Kokoro's breakdown, about Nox being a heartless transvestite, everything.

"Oh, so that's what happened. I sure hope Fayt's gonna be okay!" Mirage said.

"Yeah, me too. We were supposed to meet him at his house too. Wonder why he was out on the street?" Cierra wondered.

"I don't know. Had to have been for a good reason though! Besides, we all know Fayt by now. He can survive just about anything! Remember when he had to beat up that giant chicken? He made it out alive!" Mirage recalled.

"Oh yeah! We had a huge feast that day! I swear there was something wrong with that chicken though," Cliff said.

"Yeah I know. You all got the stomach flu because of it! I had to work while you were filming Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, but Kokoro and I stuck around to take care of you all!" Cierra said.

"Yeah! Don't think we would've made it without you two!" Cliff said.

"Aww, it was nothing," Cierra said.

"Cierra, are you blushing?" Mirage asked.

"Umm...no! Why would I be?" Cierra stammered.

"Cierra, you're blushing! Admit it!" Mirage teased.

"No I'm not! Now shut up!" Cierra shouted.

"Or is it you like Cliff?" Mirage suggested.

"Umm...uh..." Cierra stammered.

"Hah! I knew it! Cierra likes Cliff! Cierra likes Cliff! Nyeah nyeah na nyeah nyeah!" Mirage teased.

"Cut it out Mirage!" Cliff cut in. "Come on, we gotta get back to work anyway. Look at the time!"

"You're right! Come on, let's go!" Mirage said.

Cliff, Cierra, and Mirage continued serving customers for two more hours. It was unusually busy for a Thursday, but they managed to serve everyone. A happy air came about the dining room, and everyone left the drive-thru with smiles on their faces. At around 4:00 PM, Mirage sent Cliff and Cierra on their breaks.

"Hey Cierra, can I talk to you real quick?" Cliff asked.

"Umm...sure," Cierra said.

Cliff led Cierra to the back room of the store. Cierra was blushing harder than ever.

"So...what's up?" Cierra asked.

"Cierra, is it true?" Cliff asked.

"Is what true?" Cierra asked.

"You know what I mean Cierra. Do you like me?" Cliff asked.

"Umm...uh..." Cierra stammered.

"Come on! You can tell me anything!" Cliff said smoothly.

"Okay Cliff, I'll admit it. I like you. No, scratch that. I love you. I loved you since the bonfire back in 1922 when I first met you. I thought it was really funny when you danced around the fire singing Barbie Girl with a pink lampshade on your head. Cliff, there's just something about you that makes me wanna stay by your side forever and always, I love you. I always will too." Cierra confessed. After a few seconds of awkward silence, she said, "God I hope you understand..."

"Wow...wow..." Cliff said. He seemed surprised.

"You're not mad, are you?" Cierra asked.

"No. It's just that..." Cliff began to say but was cut off by his phone ringing.

"Hey, this is Cliff. What's up?...Oh yeah, she's right here...Yeah she forgot her phone in the office...Yeah?...Okay we'll be right there...Okay, bye."

"Who was that?" Cierra asked.

"That was Kokoro. She knows what room Fayt's in," Cliff said.

"Is he okay?" Cierra asked.

"Yeah, we think he's gonna be okay. He's in room ICU-208 at the Second Shinee Medical Hospital. Kokoro wants me, you, and Mirage to stop by for a little bit," Cliff said.

"Okay. Cliff, can I ask you one thing?"

"Sure, anything!" Cliff said.

"What happened to the First Shinee Medical Hospital?" Cierra asked.

"God knows. Now let's go tell Mirage and get outta this joint," Cliff said.

Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Kokoro was in Fayt's room. Fayt looked like an angel as he slept. He was all bandaged up, and he had a heart rate monitor and an IV hooked up to him. Kokoro was seated in the stool right next to him. She was still very upset about the situation.

"Oh Fayt, how could that heartless asshole do this to you? Why does Nox have to be so cruel? Oh Fayt, I'd die without you. You gotta live through this!" Kokoro said.

Five minutes passed by. Cliff, Cierra, and Mirage haven't come yet.

"God, when the hell are they gonna get here? It shouldn't take this long to get here from Kelsey's Bar and Grill!" Kokoro shouted.

"Shhh...Fayt's sleeping. Don't disturb him," a nurse with short red hair and a dagger scolded.

"Sorry," Kokoro said.

Fayt stirred a little. After a while, his eyes opened slowly.

"Kokoro, is that you?" he asked.

"Yes Fayt, it's me! God, I'm so glad you're okay!" Kokoro said as she wrapped her arms around Fayt.

"Yes, baby, I'm okay. My arm hurts a bit though. Where am I?" he asked.

"You're in the hospital. Some dickhead crashed into your car and knocked you unconscious. Cierra, Cliff, and Mirage should be here any minute. Fayt, I'm just so happy you're okay!" Kokoro said again.

"Kokoro, thanks for coming to see me. I don't know what I'd do without you either. You mean the world to me," Fayt said softly as he grabbed Kokoro's hand.

"Fayt..."Kokoro began to say but was interrupted by Cliff, Cierra, and Mirage entering the room.

"Damn, you look pretty banged up. You okay?" Cliff asked.

"Yeah, I'm okay. My head and arm hurt like hell, but I'm fine," Fayt replied.

"What took you guys so long anyway?" Kokoro said.

"We had no clue Cherry St. Was a toll road, so we had to drive back to the store, get my wallet, go back to the toll booth, pay the fee, and continue on our way. Besides, Mr. Fittir over here spent a rather long time in the bathroom! Cliff, is there something about you we don't know?" Mirage asked.

"No, I just drank too much water before we left! What did you think?" Cliff asked.

"Oh nothing...anyway, how are you Fayt?" Mirage asked.

"Not bad, just wish my head stopped hurting," Fayt said.

"Hey, come to think of it, I've recently begun studying symbology. I've been working on this move I just learned. Fayt, tell me if it makes you feel any better, okay?" Cierra asked.

"Okay," said Fayt.

Cierra pointed at Fayt. "HEALING RAY!!!" she shouted. A beam of blue light shot from Cierra's finger and hit Fayt. Then, Cierra asked, "How do you feel?"

"Better! Man, your spell really works! What's it called again?"

"Healing Ray," Cierra said.

Just then, the same nurse that yelled at Kokoro walked in.

"Well, Mr. Leingod, you sure look better!" the nurse said.

"Yeah, thanks to Cierra! She used healing ray on me!" Fayt exclaimed.

"So you're Cierra? I've heard a lot about you. You're pretty talented! I'm Nel Zelpher. I'm a nurse here." Nel said.

"I see," Cierra said.

"Nel? I haven't seen you since we finished shooting Star Ocean! What's up?" Cliff said.

"Oh, nothing. More and more people are coming here since we finished the movie. Didn't they read the warning on the title screen? 'Kids, don't try this at home.'" Nel said.

"I guess not," Fayt said.

"You should've seen the cop at the accident! I swear he was a transvestite! He had long hair and a belly shirt and everything! It was disgusting!" Cierra said.

"Transvestite, eh? Sounds like someone I know!" said Nel.

"Who?" Mirage asked.

"I'll tell you later. I gotta get back to work," Nel said.

"Oh, okay. Say, me, Cliff, and Cierra are coming to my house later for tacos later. You three wanna come?" Mirage asked.

"Sure! I'll meet up with you after I get out. Fayt, are you gonna be okay?" Nel asked.

"Yeah, I'll be fine," Fayt said as he almost fell over.

"Come on Fayt!" Kokoro said as she grabbed Fayt's hand.

"Bye Nel! Nice meeting you!" Cierra called.

"You too Cierra. Be careful on the way there, you know how crazy people can get this late at night!," Nel warned.

"Alright, thanks!" Cierra said as the five made their way to Cliff's car.