Chapter Four:
Sakura stayed at Syaoran's side, only stepping from the room to get food or to call her father and brother. They had been shocked, first that she put her foot down and told her elders that she was staying by Syaoran's side even if they said no, and second that the 'gaki' had been injured.
The doctors had told her, after having a conference call with Syaoran's mother, about the boy's condition. Syaoran's mother had burst out into tears when she heard the news. With Syaoran's sister still recovering from her illness, this was a double blow to the woman.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, she couldn't make airplanes fly any faster than they were able. The woman resigned herself to arriving in Japan the next afternoon, hoping for no delays.
"Sakura is a close friend of the family. She knows Syaoran well. In my stead, please inform her of anything regarding Syaoran and his condition if she asks. I know it might not be meant for ears of a child, but Sakura is very mature for her age and would worry herself sick if she wasn't kept in the loop." When the doctor had tried to protest, despite her word, the powerful woman had her assistant fax over forms making the situation legal.
Sakura then made a point to call Tomoyo and Eriol. Tomoyo couldn't help but cry upon hearing the situation. The heartbreak in Sakura's voice made her shed even more tears. After Sakura finished explaining the situation between choked sobs, the dark haired girl tried to cheer up her friend and said that she would do everything possibly to help Syaoran and would stop by in the afternoon to visit.
Eriol had been a different story. The powerful sorcerer had answered the phone and was stunned upon learning about Syaoran's condition. "I'll be there as soon as I can get my affairs in order." He then hung up.
Sakura blinked, stunned herself at Eriol's reaction. She felt a little better, knowing that her friends would soon be there to help Syaoran. With them around, she hoped her thoughts wouldn't stray to dark nightmares and what-if scenarios.
"Perhaps Eriol has some sort of magic or spell that can help Syaoran." Sakura mumbled to herself. She had already, with Kero by her side, gone through her deck of cards to see if anything would help the one she loved.
She couldn't hide the guilt she felt. Syaoran had, after all, been injured trying to tell her how he felt. She felt disgusted with herself, that she hadn't stayed and waited at the park longer, or suggested a different place to meet.
It was all her fault.
"Sakura-chan?" The familiar face of Syaoran's current attending nurse, Kagome, shook her from her thoughts. "Are you all right?" The nurse put down two trays, one full of medicine for Syaoran and one with food on it. Kagome, seeing Sakura's dedication and resolve to stay by the young boy's side had taken the girl's needs into her own hands.
"Aa, yes! Thank you Kagome-sama." Sakura blushed, slowly removing her hand from where it was clasping Syaoran's still one.
"Is the bed working out all right?" The nurse asked as she went around her tasks, giving Syaoran his dosage of medicine, taking his vitals, and straightening his covers.
"It's perfect!" Kagome raised an eyebrow at that, knowing that the cot couldn't be that comfortable. "I really appreciate everything that you've done for me… bringing me food, a bed to sleep on, and letting me use the staff bathrooms and showers…"
The elder woman smiled softly. "It's the least I can do. Your father must be worried sick about you." Sakura flushed, knowing her father and brother created quite a scene when they came to visit Syaoran and demand she return home after the third day of her stay. That had been five days ago.
"The doctor's are hopeful though. The swelling in his head appears to be going down, relieving some of the pressure on his brain. That means surgery won't ne necessary." Kagome always made sure to try and keep the young girl in the loop on her friend's condition.
Sakura, after a tearful and restless night, confessed to Kagome the events that brought her and Syaoran there. She prayed every night that Syaoran would open his eyes, even if she had to give up loving him.
Kagome left, taking off to complete her other duties and assist the other patients on her roster for the evening. Sakura took her place once more by Syaoran's side, loving how right if felt to be there. She then turned her eyes out towards the night sky. Her hands found the young boy's, clasping them gently.
The stars twinkled at her, daring her to make a wish. She gladly obliged.
"Please," she closed her eyes and tears trailed down her cheeks. It had already been over a week since that car had hit Syaoran. "Please, please help Syaoran get better and wake up. Please…"
TBC
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