Chapter 3 – Screwed Up
I haven't seen Gakupo for two straight days. Here in the house, even if it seems that we are totally complete, it wasn't. Gakupo was missing in action.
"Guys, have you seen Gakupo around?" Miku asks. She noticed that, too.
"Uhm, maybe he was out on practice?" Meiko said.
"Na-ah. He's probably out with Mikuo or something again." Rin replied, with an orange in her hand.
"What—no! Mikuo says he had to go to sing at the station so, he isn't with Gakupo," Miku protested.
Hmm. What is that guy up to this time? Wait a second—I think he knows something about Len. Or even worse; he is involved about what had happened to Len. He was now one of my primary suspects.
I then grabbed my coat from one of the racks, fixed myself in front of the mirror and prepared to go out.
"And where do you think you're going?" the brunette asked, putting her hands on her hips, as usual.
"I'm going to find that samurai," I answered, not looking at her. I opened the door and stepped outside
"Shion!" I wasn't paying attention to what Meiko says. I just wanted to know the truth behind all of my questions. Those hunches I've been thinking of the other would soon come to an end, I know. Just as what I have said, everything is going to be all right…
I was bored. And so was everybody.
"Oh gawd," Meiko exclaimed, throwing her hands up in the air, in a shaking motion. She entered the kitchen and all that I could hear were rants, rants, and swearing. I shook my head in disbelief. What on Earth was happening?
I remember the incident regarding Len yesterday. I really couldn't believe what I saw. It was a mixture of sadness, shock and guilt.
The door came open.
"Mikuo-nii!" I screamed, waking up Teto who was sleeping beside me.
I hugged my older brother, spreading my arms wide to hug him. I love him very much.
"Ne, where have you been?" I asked. He just smiled, and said 'business'. I don't even know what that means. But whatever that means, I'm just glad that he's back.
"What are you guys up to?" He asked randomly, as he entered the kitchen, stretching his hands.
"Oh I'm glad you're back. Haven't you heard about some random incident?" Meiko said. As what I have seen, she was swirling a bottle of sake in her hand.
"Hmm?" he grabbed a stem of leek on the fridge and started nibbling it. "What incident?"
"Oh you're still a jerk for not knowing." She replied. I just laughed. "Some bastards made Len suffer from a great beating. Now, he was bedridden and still unable to walk around the house. Whoever made that, he was a real epic guy for doing such thing without a certain valid reason. Yet once I knew who it was, I promise a painful, slow death for him." She continued, sitting on the table. I can see from the living room that Mikuo reacted upon what Meiko said 'some bastards made Len suffer'. He stopped eating and seems to think deeply about what had Meiko just said.
I came inside the kitchen, hugging my brother from behind. I missed him so much. Meiko and Mikuo talked about certain things regarding 'business' things, which was clear to see that I didn't understand what was it all about. I was still hugging Mikuo.
"Alright imouto, thanks for the hug. But I have things needed to fix," he said. I happily said a yes, removed my arms that hung around him. It's then I saw four red scratched at the back of his neck.
"O-onii-sama?" I said, still looking at the scratch. "Since when did you get scratched?"
By that I said, he just happily turned around and tried to cover his nape.
"Ahh, these—" He started. "I-It's nothing, just accidentally scratched myself.." he explained. Which was, at first I haven't paid any attention, but out of curiosity, I didn't believe him for the first time.
He went upstairs and disappeared all of sudden.
I just went out for fresh air. I don't mind the cold breeze the rain caused; I just wanted to go outside…
I'm glad that it rained after. I was safe inside the house. Just wow.
"Kaito!" I heard Teto shouted. I was surprised.
"Umn, Teto-chan, have you seen Len around the house today?" I just felt dumb after asking that. But I just wanted to make sure that he's safe inside my room.
"Err, no…? I thought he was-?"
"Thank you." I answered back. I can see her on the couch, shrugging.
"I passed by the bakery and, I thought you'd like the bread from ther—"
"Breeeeaaaaaaaddddddddddd!" She then dashed beside me, as I placed the brown bag on top of the table.
"Calm down Teto-chan, it's all yours" I said, with a smile. She thanked me many times.
It was three in the afternoon that time, I went upstairs, thinking deeply. As I was on the hallway, I saw a door opened, it was mine.
"Mikuo? Why are you—why are you in my—"
"I know." He said. "I just wanted to see Len. That's all. Uhm, pardon for invading your room without—"
"Naah, it's nothing. So, you know the incident?" I asked.
"Umm, yeah; Meiko told me earlier. I was a bit…You know, I pity him…"
"M-hm. Same with me. You know actually I took extra care of him. He still can't take care of himself so…" I looked at my watch. "Well, nice to see you drop by, thanks again!"
He waved goodbye. I got an eerie feeling about him though. Never mind that. I went straight to my room.
I saw Len, awake.
"Hey," I greeted. "Mikuo came here. Are you already awake then?" by what I've said, he seemed to be terrified. I can't find out why.
"Umm—have I said something—?"
He cried. I was stunned. I just – can't explain what look on his face was.
"O-onii-sama…" he sobbed, shutting his eyes close. I can see that he was so scared and trembling. I sat on the edge of the bed, holding his right hand. He gripped the comforter hard as he did to my hand.
I brushed my hands on his cheek, slightly, as a sign of company and affection. I can't bear to see him in a situation like this. I feel sad again.
"Here, here. Whatever it was, never mind it… Just as what I have said right? I'm always here—"
His breathing slowed down. I panicked. I looked down as he was resting on my chest.
I brushed his bangs away from his face.
My eyes dilated upon seeing two straight lines of red out of his nose.
"Oh shi— M-Meiko! Get in here—! H…O-okay – Calm down Kaito…Oh sheesh.." I calmed myself, trying to look away from the sight of blood. I don't hate them but, I just don't like its appearance…
Why Len? I know I have been asking myself this question too many times already. But I still can't get the thought – why does Len needs to be the one who's hurt? I just can't take it.
He was trembling a bit, yet his expression was blank and his body was limp. As blood continued to drip out, Meiko came towards the door and let out a small shriek.
"Oh God—this again! Kaito! I can't—" she let her sentence unfinished. She just shook her head, and with a worried look on her face, she rushed towards me and helped.
"We should really need to get him to the hospital," she added, caressing Len into her hands as I transferred him. I scratched my head and hurriedly opened the door, making a way outside.
Meiko grabbed one of my coats hanging behind the door, covering Len with it.
We rushed outside. Although it was raining, I didn't mind it; I fumbled my car key inside my pocket and opened the vehicle. I drove, and as we get near, my heart throbbed as fast as galloping horses would.
I drove carefully, but my eyes were as blurry and clouded as my mind…
White. The sheets. Windows. All things were pure and clean.
I was walking to and fro outside the hospital room, waiting for the results of Len's diagnosis. I just don't know what to do if - if he ... left us.
"Would you just -! Would you please calm yourself down! Geez Kaito, you're more freaking than the awaited result!" Meiko shouted as me, standing up and putting her hands on my shoulders, hitting it. I faced the floor, still unable to think clearly.
"How could I; calm down! This! This is a matter of life and death, Meiko! How can you be in such a peaceful state within the situation?" I shouted back. She slumped back on the chair.
"Then what would you do if you got disappointed?" I was insulted by her question. Was she trying to say that all of this would be like nothing? Useless? It's unfair!
"Damn!" I screamed, putting my clenched fist against the hard wall. "Why! Why him! He's innocent! It could have been me in the first place! I was nothing but a failure! I am-!" I was shaking, hitting the wall, unable to control myself.
It's then I felt two warm hands thrashed with me. I was turned around and slapped.
"WOULD YOU STOP PANICKING? WE'RE JUST BOTH TIRED, YOU STUPID MORON! CALM YOURSELF AND SIT DOWN!" she said. I caught tears in her eyes.
A moment of total silence was heard. I can still feel my body shaking, and my breathing was still fast. My heart was throbbing but I still feel agitated.
"I..." I can feel salt water run down from my cheek.
"Shhh. You don't have to say anything. All we need to do is wait, be calmed and-"
Until the door opened. I was blown.
"Umm, are you the parents of this child?" the nurse asked.
What on Earth-?
"Eh? We're his friends.." Meiko said, putting one hand on her waist and one thrown in the air.
"Is that so - I'm sorry I don't know -"
"Well then thank you. Aren't you supposed to tell us what the hell had just happened to him instead of ramming into our private lives-"
"Meiko~" I shot her a straight look, then, flipping her hair away, rolling her eyes, she entered the room.
"Please excuse her attitude, miss," I said, bowing my head.
"Oh, that's - that's nothing mister.." she said as she took out a piece of paper.
"So, will you tell me what happened?" I said, fidgeting the corner of my right sleeve.
"Oh yes umn, I was just asking what have happened to him days before? He appears to have severe conditions.."
I looked over the nurse's shoulder; seeing Meiko holding Len's hand and kissing it gently.
"As you can see uhhh... I haven't yet investigated further so-" I scratched my head, feeling dumb for not answering.
"Well sir, in my data listing; he suffered from several physical injuries, scratches and wounds, cuts, bruises and the like. In additional, he seems to have the positive info similar to molestation-"
The last sentence echoed through my mind.
What was this all about? Molestation? Len got raped without mercy?
"I-is that so?" I felt my lips quivering as I answered her.
"Sorry to say sir. I pity the boy. He seems to have a healthy body condition before but..."
I closed my eyes shut. I can't bear this reality anymore.
"I'm very sorry..." she said, left me and went back inside. I was stunned. Len... What have happened to you? ... I can see, even with my vision blurred by my tears; the nurse told Meiko something that made her-
"YOU'RE FUCKING KIDDING ME, RIGHT?"
"But miss, I really don't kn-"
"OH YOU SHUT THE HELL UP, BITCH! GO BACK TO HELL WHERE YOU CAME FROM!" I dashed inside and prevented her from hurting the nurse, almost hitting her. I can see the nurse's eyes filled with tears, covering her mouth.
I hugged Meiko tightly, which made her cry. The nurse told me 'sorry again sir..' and with me nodding, she left.
She kicked the chair she was sitting on earlier.
"Meiko! Violence is not the answer!"
"How could you not care? Huh? Weren't you the one who's been in this state earlier – too! Fuck!" she knelt on the floor and bowed her head on the edge of the bed. "Y-you listen up, stupid piece of blue-scarfed idiot,, you – Oh gawsh!" she pounded her fist into the steel end of the bed.
"Knock it off! You're going to wake him up!"
"He's not gonna wake up.."
"Wh-what.."
"Are you deaf or something! He has severe internal bleeding, dammit! Hope isn't the answer here! His life is screwed; and so are we!"
I have never seen such a Meiko like this.
"H-he's.. He's too young! He's got his future waiting for him ahead and –"she can't continue her words because they were a bit messed up with sniffs, tremors and crying.
I passed out. This was too much. For words. For actions and reality. For everything.
"Kaito! Not you too! You were supp—"...
I knew that I passed out not only in front of Meiko, but also, in front of million questions that baffled my whole existence throughout the day.
I was puzzled, confused and, and— It seems like tons of spiked bricks piled one by one on top of me.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when a teal-haired girl came bursting inside the room.
She gasped, as tears started to build up on her blue eyes, slowly walking.
I knew I had to get up before she holds on hysteria, but my sudden attempt was interrupted as I felt a heavy feeling on me. Rin.
She was crying, and it's then I realized my coat was soaked with tears. My hand then ran onto her golden locks and comforted her. Although I myself knew that – nothing was going to change with words…
"Please calm down, ne? Everything is going to be fine…"
As Meiko always says, nothing is going to be alright. But I reversed that when it comes to Len.
Author's Note:
OHOHOHOHOHO :DD
Something happens to Lenny-kins :DD Ohohoh I dunno why I really like to create FICS LIKE THIS. XD
/never blame me xD/
Umn, it took me like 3 days to type this ._. And as for the next chapter; I studied the story to what would it look like -and how will it end /so guys, I already finished this story in summaries ;)/ ahem, Umn, There were many ppl that seems to be confused - well I'mm telling you; it was really meant to confuse you. /Even me;; ||orz; I got confused ;A;/ So there; :DD