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Chapter Twenty
Rei woke up in a bright room. She squinted as her eyes were not used to the light. Once her eyes had adjusted she looked around and recognized the place she was in as the hospital. She frowned and tried to sit up, but was met with a sharp pain in her stomach. She laid down quickly and groaned at the pain that shot throughout her body. She sighed and tried to sit up again. This time she managed to do it although she was in a lot of pain. She looked around and saw that the room was empty. She hated hospitals, they depressed her and she didn't like the way everything was white and clean. She carefully swung her legs over the side of the bed and sat there for a moment. She wanted to leave the room and take a walk, but she didn't know if her legs would be able to support her. She didn't even know how long she had been out. She looked at herself and saw that she was covered in scratches and a few bruises. Her leg was bandaged as were her arms one of her hands and her head. She sighed and ignored the obvious fact that it would be hard to stand. She had to get out of the evil hospital room and go somewhere with fresh air.
She set her feet down on the ground and slowly stood up. She stumbled and grabbed on to the bedside table for support. She began to take small steps towards the door. She was halfway there when the door opened and Sasuke stepped in. He looked at her and she could tell that he was surprised, but then again so was she. She lost her balance and stumbled. She was about to fall when Sasuke caught her. She felt herself being picked up and he carried her back to her bed.
"Stupid girl, what were you doing up? You're too weak to walk."
She frowned and stuck her tongue out at him.
"I'm fine. Besides, I hate this room, it's depressing."
Sasuke sighed, but he was relieved to see that she was alright.
"When did you wake up?"
"A few minutes ago. How long was I out? My legs don't work too well."
"You've been unconscious for two days and of course your legs don't work well, you're still weak. You're such an idiot, trying to walk when you've just woken up." He said with a hint of annoyance.
"Shut up, you jerk. If I hadn't had to save your sorry ass I would be fine!"
Sasuke twitched.
"What the hell do you mean, you saved me? I'm the one that saved you."
"Then how come I'm the one in the hospital?"
Sasuke frowned. Even if it was a joke he felt a bit of remorse. He knew that she was joking, but she was right. If he had been able to help she would be fine. In his mind he was the one that should be in the hospital not her. Rei realized that she had been too harsh and sighed.
"How are the others?"
"They're fine. Naruto just needed some rest and Sakura's just dealing with a lump in her head."
"What about you?"
"I'm fine."
They stayed quiet for a minute and then Sasuke reached into his pocket.
"Here."
Rei looked at was he was holding and smiled. She took her Konoha headband from him and looked at it fondly.
"Thanks."
"Hn."
She understood that as Sasuke for 'you're welcome'.
"Your Kirigakure headband is with your other clothes."
"I don't need it anymore."
Sasuke looked at her and she smiled.
"I'm a Konoha shinobi now, that is, if you still want me here."
Sasuke smirked.
"Well, as annoying as you are, you do come in useful once in a while."
"Yeah, well as moody as you are, you are fun to annoy. Which reminds me, how are your fangirls? I bet they were worried about their precious Sasuke-kun." She said mockingly.
Sasuke growled and his eye twitched.
"You're lucky your already in a hospital bed, you brat."
"Nag."
"Idiot."
"Moody, jerk."
"Stupid kunoichi."
"Paranoid bastard."
"You know, I think I liked you better when you were unconscious."
She stuck out her tongue.
"You shouldn't mess with injured people Sasuke-kun."
"Good to see you're as annoying as ever." He said sarcastically.
She grinned as though it was a compliment and he just shook his head. A nurse entered the room and smiled when she saw that Rei was awake.
"Good morning, miss."
"Hello." She said happily.
Sasuke just sighed at how hyperactive she was. He knew that it was because she had been out for two days. He was just glad that he wouldn't have to deal with her for a while longer. He hoped her energy would wear out by the time she got out of the hospital. The nurse went over to Rei and checked to see how she was.
"Well, it seems that your wounds are healing nicely. I'll have to tell the doctor to come and see you later. Would you like something to eat?"
"Yes Please! I'm starved."
The nurse laughed and Sasuke just shook his head, although he was smirking. He was just glad to have her back. He would rather put up with her annoying habits then to lose her. The nurse left to get some food for Rei and she turned to Sasuke.
"Hey, jerk, how come you came if you thought I was unconscious?"
Sasuke looked away and didn't respond. Rei just looked at him and cocked her head to the side in confusion.
"I just…wanted to see how you were doing…" He mumbled.
Rei was a bit surprised. He had actually worried about her. She smiled and got an evil idea. She ignored the pain her plan would cause her and glomped Sasuke as he sat in a chair next to her bed.
"Oh! Sasuke-kun I didn't know you cared! I'm ever so grateful!" She said in her best imitation of a fangirl voice.
Sasuke almost fell out of the chair, but he managed to stay seated. A deep blush appeared across his face and he grabbed Rei and gently tried to remove her from him.
"Get off of me!"
Rei laughed as Sasuke fought to get her away from him. Everything was going according to plan, that is, until she lost her balance.
"Woah! Ahhh!"
She held onto Sasuke to keep herself from falling, but the chair toppled over and they both fell. She opened her eyes and found herself sitting on top of Sasuke. She got off of him and sat on her bed. Sasuke glared at her from the floor.
"I'm going to kill you." He said calmly.
"Now Sasuke, it's not nice to threaten injured people." She said nervously.
Sasuke stood up slowly and walked towards her. She gulped and moved farther away from him until she hit the wall. He smirked and was about to get back at her when he heard someone approaching the room. He sighed and sat back down. He glared at her.
"You're lucky you're hurt."
She stuck out her tongue and the nurse entered the room. She set the tray of food down on the bedside table and turned to Rei.
"Well, if you need anything else don't hesitate to call."
She left and Rei suddenly felt Sasuke smirking. She turned to look at him and smiled.
"Sasuke, isn't it time for you to go home?"
"I think I'll stay for a while longer." He said smirking.
She laughed nervously and Sasuke shook his head.
"Relax, Rei, I'm not going to do anything. Like I said before, you're lucky you're hurt."
She sighed in relief.
"Well, that's good to hear."
She turned to her food and began to eat. Sasuke looked at her, but he was thinking of what had happened when they fought Hametsu. He wondered what had made her change so much. It was like she was another person. Whatever it was he didn't like it. He knew she wouldn't ell him anything and so he wouldn't ask her. Besides, she had just woken up. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't notice her looking at him. She reached over and waved a hand in front of his face. He snapped out of his trance and looked at her.
"You know, it's hard to eat if you're staring."
Sasuke didn't say anything. He stood up and walked to the door.
"I'll come back tomorrow. You should rest and don't do anything stupid that could make your injuries worst."
"Yes Sasuke-kun." She sneered.
Sasuke smirked and closed the door. He really was glad to have her back.
End Chapter Twenty
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