A/N: Hello fellow fanfictioners! Lol thank you for the lovely reviews! :) Enjoy chapter 8! Things are about to get intense...
Usui's POV:
When I saw the knife go into Misaki, I got up.
"MISAKI!" I yelled.
I started running towards her as she fell into the pool. The girl with blonde hair looked around and saw me. She smiled and laughed hysterically.
"I WON!" she exclaimed, "I WON!"
The guards tackled her down and her smile disappeared.
"What are you doing?!" she exclaimed.
"You have violated the rules of the game and you have attempted murder on a harmless victim. Therefore you are arrested", said one of the guards.
"No", she said, "I won the game! I was the last person to fall out of the platform! Get off of me! I won the game! I deserve proper treatment!"
Gerald came up to her and smiled. He held her chin and went close to her.
"All you had to do was just push her off, yet you went more extreme than usual", he said dangerously, "I'm sure that the Duke will have time to explain everything and I hope that he will bail you out of jail."
Her smile disappeared and she was taken away. I jumped into the pool and saw towards Misaki. The blood had tainted the pool and was flowing from her wound. I grabbed onto her and pulled her up to surface. I laid her down on the floor and the medical team came for my help. They started to put her on the bed.
"We must transfer her to the hospital", said the doctor.
"No", I exclaimed, "She won't make it! We must do it here."
"But-", started the doctor.
"Give me the medical kit!" I exclaimed, "We don't have time!"
They handed me the kit and I started getting down to business. I had studied this while taking night classes with my tutor. I was glad I took them.
"Keep her alive", I exclaimed.
They started to put her on an IV. They also started to check her pulse. I finished up sewing her wound and I disinfected it and wrapped her side with bandage to keep it intact. Then I heard a long beep from the heart meter machine. I froze and looked at it. Her heart wasn't bleeding. She lost too much blood.
"Master-", said the nurse.
I pushed them aside and started giving CPR. They looked at heart meter to see if her heart beat would come back to normal. I breathed into her.
"Come on Misaki", I said worriedly, "Don't you dare die on me."
Her heart beat was slowing down. I started to do it over and over.
"Master", said the doctor, "She won't make it."
The sound of the long beep had drilled through my ears. I barely heard what the others said. I kept going. I didn't want to stop.
"Master, she's gone!" exclaimed a nurse, "She won't make it."
"Yes she will!" I exclaimed, "Give me the electric shock!"
They handed me the two shockers and I placed them on Misaki's chests.
"Ready?" I asked.
They nodded.
"CLEAR!" I exclaimed.
There was a shock that went through Misaki's body and her body shook. Still there was no beating. I started to panic. Was she really not going to live?
"Raise up the volts!" I exclaimed.
"Hai!" exclaimed the doctor.
They raised it up and gave me a signal.
"CLEAR!" I exclaimed again.
Misaki's body shook. There were still no movements and no beating of the heart. I looked at her and tears started welling up my eyes. I started doing CPR again.
"You're not dying on me Misaki", I said in a low shaky voice, "Please start beating."
There were still no beating sounds. The doctors put a hand on my shoulder.
"You need to stop", they said, "She won't make it."
I pushed them away.
"No, she will live!" I exclaimed, "I will keep trying until she comes alive!"
I kept on going and going. Thirty minutes had passed and I gave her one last breath and I stopped. She was gone. Tears went down my cheeks and onto her face. I cupped her face and touched my forehead with hers. The doctor touched my shoulder.
"I'm sorry", he said.
My heart broke in two. Such pain came from my insides, I just wanted to tear myself apart. Suddenly beeping noises that came from the machine. I looked at the heart meter machine quickly.. My heart felt a feeling of relief and I slumped down next to her in sweat and tears. She coughed up water and started gulping for air. The medic team had placed a breathing mask over her so she could breathe.
"H...h...her heartbeat is normal again! What a miracle! " said the doctor, "Let's move her inside the house!"
They took Misaki away and I was going to stand up.
"Master, it's best for you to stay here as we check on her wound and make sure that it isn't infected", said the doctor, "And treat her so that she may be able to be comfortable and fall asleep."
"Please take good care of my fiancee", I said.
The doctor nodded. They ran off with Misaki towards the house. The Duke was taken away by the police and Gerald walked up to me.
"You alright?" he asked.
I looked up at him and nodded.
"I'm fine now", I said.
He held out a hand and I took it.
"We will have to discuss the winner later", Gerald said.
"But-", I started to say.
"Misaki fell into the water first before Cindy", he said, "I know that she had used violence, but she was the last one standing on the platform."
I nodded and looked away.
"Grandpa is done for good", he said, "He will be arrested in the house for a few months before he can go outside again."
"I see", I said, "Thank you."
"You should get changed", Gerald said, "It's getting cold."
I nodded. I walked in the house and took a shower. I got into some warm clothes and walked over to Misaki's room. I opened the door and saw her laying there sleeping. My foster mother was in the room.
"How is she doing?" I asked.
"She fell asleep a few minutes ago", she said, "She's doing great."
"Her injuries?" I asked.
"The doctor said that she wouldn't be moving for a week until she heals up", she said, "Her wound has to heal."
I nodded. My mom came up to me and hugged me.
"She'll be fine", she said, "I know she will. She's a strong girl."
She left me with Misaki. Silence fell over the room. I walked over to her bed and sat down next to her. I cupped her face with my hand carefully. Her face wasn't bruised thankfully. I lifted her shirt slowly and saw the big bruise on her stomach along with other bruises that were fading from Tora. I gripped my hand tightly and looked away. I put her shirt down and tucked her under the blankets.
"You did great", I whispered, "I'm sorry I didn't stop it before anyone else could. You are now my fiancee. I won't have anyone else but you. Plus you're the first girl that I've ever cried in front of."
I sat next to her holding her hand. I closed my eyes and fell asleep.
Misaki's POV:
I woke up and looked around slowly. My body felt weak and sore. I felt someone hold my hand. I looked down and saw Usui there. I stared at him for a few minutes. I slowly moved my hand to touch his hair. It was soft. I blinked. Was I dreaming? Was I dead? Usui got up slowly and rubbed his eyes. He looked over at me and smiled.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
I nodded. It was hard for me to speak. Usui took my hand and kissed lightly.
"I'm sorry I wasn't able to save you on time", he said sadly.
I squeezed his hand lightly and shook my head. Usui kissed my forehead.
"Sleep", he said, "You need to heal."
I held on to his hand tightly.
"Don't worry", he said, "I'll be right here."
I fell back asleep again. When I woke up again, it was already night. Usui was sleeping soundly next to me. He didn't have any blankets. I pulled on his hair a bit and he looked up.
"You're awake", he said sleepily, "Do you want water?"
I nodded. He helped me sit up and gave me some water. I drank it and it nourished my throat. Usui set the glass down on the night stand and put his head on the bed staring at me. I patted the room next to me. It was a pretty big bed and I wanted to share it with him.
"Do you want me to sleep next to you?" he asked.
I nodded slowly. Usui smiled.
"This is different", Usui said.
I looked away blushing. Usui carefully slid himself into bed next to me. I snuggled closer to him as he wrapped his arms around me. I smiled at his warmth. I felt safe in his arms.
"You'll be ok", he said, "I'm here."
"I was scared", I said croaking.
There was a pause of silence.
"You were?" Usui asked.
"I was scared that I was going to die", I said, "And lose you."
Usui stroked my hair.
"I'm here now", he said, "I will protect you no matter what."
Tears fell down from my eyes to Usui's hoodie. There were black tear stains that were marked on his gray hoodie.
"Are you cold?" he asked.
I nodded. Usui pulled the covers over me and gently wrapped his arms around me to keep me warm. He nuzzled his chin on top of mine.
"It's already the beginning of autumn", Usui said, "It's best for you not to get sick."
"I'm a strong girl", I said, "I'm sure I won't get sick."
Usui smirked.
"Remember that one day where you were sick and-", he started to say.
"Don't remind me of that", I said, "Just don't."
"Well, that was the day after I saw that you were a maid", he whispered, "And I wanted it to by my little secret."
I blinked and my heart started to beat quickly. Why did he have to remind me of that day when I was out of power.
"There was also one day where you got hypnotized and started acting drunk", Usui continued, "I'm sure I still have-."
I covered Usui's mouth with my hands.
"N..No!" I exclaimed, "Forget about that!"
"I can feel you getting hot", he said.
"I..I know", I said.
"Does that mean something?" he asked.
"N..No!" I stuttered.
Usui smiled.
"Hai hai", he said.
I fell asleep in his warm arms that night. My heart was overfilled with joy. When I woke up the next morning, Usui gently shook me.
"Ayuzawa", he said, "You need to get up."
I looked at him.
"What time is it?" I asked.
"It's five at noon", he said.
I got up quickly.
"I slept for that long?" I exclaimed.
Pain shot through my stomach and I groaned.
"Be gentle with yourself", Usui said, "You're still healing."
Usui helped me get into a wheelchair and cleaned me up. He wheeled me towards the main living room and stopped me in front of a door.
"Ayuzawa", Usui said, "I want you to know that we will be deciding who the winner is. I want you to know that majority rule is towards you."
I nodded.
"I want you to stay quiet and not say a word until you are asked to speak", Usui said.
"Alright", I said.
Usui opened the door and wheeled me in. A gust of wind hit my face as dozens of faces turned towards me as we entered.
"I welcome you, the second contestant of the audition", Gerald announced, "Misaki Ayuzawa."
I bowed slowly bearing the pain as I bowed.
"We will be discussing who the winner of the audition is", said Gerald, "As you can see, Cindy was the last person on the platform, but she had attempted murder at the scene which is unacceptable."
I looked over towards Cindy, who was there handcuffed in a chair. She looked over to me and glared.
"I suppose that this violence is unnecessary and she must be eliminated for showing violence towards Ms. Ayuzawa", Gerald said.
"But she did win the game of being the last person standing on the platform", said the Duke.
"And I heard that it was you plan to hurt her as she pleased", Gerald said, "Cindy said it from her mouth when we were interrogating her."
The Duke looked over at Cindy.
"Cindy please share some words", Gerald said.
Cindy got up slowly from her chair.
"As you can see, I have won the game. I was the last person to stand on the platform", she said, "I know I had hurt Miss. Ayuzawa, but it wasn't my intention to. Sure I got carried away, but it was the Duke's plan of not limiting me of how much I could do to win."
Everyone started talking. Gerald held up his hand to quiet the crowd.
"We shall hear from Takumi and hear his say", Gerald said, "Miss. Ayuzawa cannot speak due to the fact that she is in great pain and is still recovering from yesterday's accident."
Usui stood up and looked around.
"I consider that this was a threat to Ayuzawa and showing unfairness towards Misaki during the marathon was all part of the Duke's plan. I believe that I have decided on the winner", Usui said, "I don't want a murderer for my wife and plans to use me just for my money instead of loving me for who I am. I want to be able to have a wife that will show me love and care for me. I want a wife that will be hardworking. I choose Misaki Ayuzawa to be my wife."
Usui turned over to me and kneeled in front of me. He held out a hand.
"Miss. Ayuzawa", Usui said, "Will you take my hand and marry me?"
I looked at Cindy, who glared at me. I looked around at all the faces around me. I took Usui's hand without hesitation and nodded.
"I accept your proposal", I said.
Usui smiled.
"As you can see", he said, "The winner has been selected. Misaki Ayuzawa will become my wife and that is that."
Everyone started clapping and cheering for us. Photos were taken from every angle. Usui wheeled me out and walked me towards my room. He lifted me and set me down on my bed.
'It's over", he said, "Finally."
"Do you really think this is over?" I asked.
"I'm not sure yet", Usui said, "I have this feeling that he might try and continue on without stopping."
"I have that feeling too", I said.
"But he won't be able to leave this house for quite some time after what he has done", Usui said.
"So that means I'm good?" I asked.
"For now yes", he said.
I smiled.
"Great", I said.
I started to get a bit sleepy. I closed my eyes slowly and fell asleep. When I woke up again, it was night. Usui was nowhere to be seen. The room felt really cold. Somehow the balcony door was open. I got up slowly and got out of bed. When my feet touched the floor, shocks of coldness spread throughout my body. I was wearing Usui's hoodie. He somehow managed to put it on me. I shivered slightly and walked over to close the door. I saw Usui out in the cold leaning on the balcony looking up at the moon.
"Usui", I whispered.
Usui quickly turned around and saw me.
"What are you doing out of bed?" he asked quickly.
"The balcony door was open so I wanted to close it", I said.
"Sorry", he said, "You must be cold."
"Aren't you cold?" I asked.
"No", he said, "I brought another jacket to keep me warm."
Usui picked me up and carried me to bed.
"You need to sleep and get plenty of rest", he said.
I looked at him as he gently put me back on the bed.
"Sleep alright?" he asked.
He tucked the covers over me and got up. I wanted him to be with me longer. I didn't want him to go. He was about to walk away, but I reached out and grabbed his sleeve. I was stretching out of my bed and I was falling to the floor. Usui caught me before I landed on the floor.
"Baka", he said, "Stay in bed."
He put me back in bed and sat next to me.
"Do you not want me to leave?" he asked.
"Stay with me", I said, "I don't want to be here all alone."
Usui chuckled softly.
"Hai hai", he said, "If that's what the princess wants."
He laid next to me and brought me closer to him. I grabbed onto Usui's jacket to make sure that he wouldn't leave.
"How possessive of you", he said teasingly.
"I j..j..just don't want to be alone", I said.
Usui kissed my head softly.
"I heard, I heard", he whispered.
He held my hand out and took off the ring that was on my finger.
"You won't need this", he said.
"Why not?" I asked.
"Because I got you a better one", he said happily.
He slipped a gold ring on my finger. It had a small diamond in the middle of a gold ring. It shined brightly under the moonlight.
"Usui", I started to say.
"I bought this one because I want to give you a ring that was from me, not passed down from family", he said.
"But the other ring was just fine", I said.
"Not to me", Usui said, "No complaints."
I viewed the ring and smiled.
"It's beautiful", I said, "Thank you."
"I want a kiss for a thank you instead", Usui said.
I looked up at him annoyed.
"No kiss", I said.
I butted my head against his chest and closed my eyes. Usui was still and relaxed a few minutes later.
"Good night Mrs. Usui", Usui said.
"Night", I said softly.