Once More
Chapter 3: Visiting
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Two hours after he had set out to come to the hospital later, he found himself sitting next to his friend. Although it was a miracle, he could not help but think that Takao not getting injured was something far less than a miracle. And yet, as he sat next to his friend, who was now eating sweets (that he had snuck in), he did not speak about it.
The worst had passed already. Max and Rei would be okay, with the exception of some of their broken bones that would take weeks to heal. Tala, on the other hand, had been a lot worse. At the moment, he was resting, with some broken bones, bruises, and a concussion. As for the girl Takao had warned him about, she no where in sight.
"Seems like everyone will make a full recovery. Although, that still leaves you with the bill," Kai said to his friend, who was still trying not to hear him.
Not able to stand the silence, Takao groaned. "Kai, aren't you going to pay for it? I am your friend!" he pleaded.
Raising an eyebrow at his friend, he said, "Not that bill." Takao's face became bright with understanding. "Yes, you will have to pay it. You were driving, so that makes you responsible."
"You're right. It'll take a lot, but I am responsible for it," Takao agreed, pouting.
Again, Kai sensed something odd. The way Takao answered was too easy, too obvious. He shook his head from the thoughts. After all, it was not his business. The less he knew, the better in the long run. "The others are well. Do you think they want something?" he asked, mind somewhat lost in thought.
Takao laughed. "Wow, Kai, there's something wrong with you. Are you really going to get them all something? What a generous person you are!" His friend's voice had grown to what could be compared to a fog horn in loudness.
Standing up, Kai shook his head. "They're quieter than you are." He turned his back on him and walked out of the room. As he was about to reach the end of the hallway, he could still hear Takao's laughter. "Should've closed the door," he muttered, glaring at the hallway.
Where he was headed, he did not know, but his legs refused to stop. Looking inside the rooms as he walked by, he began to wish he would have asked the nurses at the front desk where the rest of his friends were at. It took him several minutes to find Max's room. When he did, he entered the room and saw his friend with his eyes closed.
As he was about to leave, he heard him speak. "No, don't leave, Kai. I was just resting my eyes, that's all. What are you doing here?"
Looking at Max for a second time, he sighed. "Takao told me about the accident. I decided to come and see how you were all doing," he explained. As he did, Max's eyes widened in what appeared to be confusion.
"Oh… Yeah, I guess I forgot that he was there. No need to call the nurses, though," he added as Kai was about to press the red button to summon a nurse. "It's nice of you to come."
Looking away from his friend, he nodded. "I just came to see your condition… And to see if there was anything you wanted. Takao already got something, so it's just…"
Smiling, Max said, "To be fair? I appreciate it. Thanks, Kai, but I don't want anything at the moment. Maybe later?"
"Sure," Kai answered.
Leaving Max to rest, which was obvious he needed, he went in search of Tala's room next. Rather than going room by room, he went and asked. When he had gotten the number, it took him a mere minute to find it. He took in a deep breath before opening the door.
"Tala?" he asked. Tala was on his bed, one similar to Max's. His eyes were closed, but not from resting them. Frowning somewhat, he stepped outside and closed the door.
For a moment he debated whether he should go visit Rei or not. They had met not too long ago, so they weren't as close as Tala and he were. He had yet to make up his mind when he took notice of a familiar face coming toward him. Turning around, he went straight to Rei's room, hoping the guy wouldn't find it strange to be visited by him.
