Sorry it took so long for me to update. I had major writers block. Anyway here's chapter 4. Enjoy.
Disclaimer:I don't own Blue Exorcist
Yukio's POV:
The next morning I got up, checked on Rin,and left to go tell the others about his improvements before they had to go to their classes.
When I did, everyone became happy, after all it was a step towards Rin recovering from this.
" So Rin really is getting better?" Shiemi asked looking up hopefully.
"Yea he is. He was conscious for about a minute before he fell back to sleep, his fever went down some, and his heart rate is normal. The only problems are his breathing, though it has improved,is still weak and wheezy, and his flames are still not healing him. This might be caused by the weakened state his body is in." I said as I looked at everyone.
Everyone seemed to have relaxed a little, though they still looked slightly worried.
"So he was awake?" Shiemi asked hopefully.
"Well he was moving around but he didn't open his eyes so no he didn't wake up, at least not completely. "
When do you think Rin will completely wake up." Shiemi asked looking at me.
"I don't know. It's all up to Rin. When he's ready he will wake up. Until then all we can do is wait. Now you all better get to your classes. Shura will be filling in for me while I look after Rin" and with that I turn and head back to Rin, everyone groaning behind me.
When I got back to Rin, I went over to him to check on him, hoping that there were changes to his condition. Sadly there wasn't, so I went to work changing his bandages.
"You know Rin everyone is wondering when you will wake up. I told them that you would wake up when your ready, but knowing you that may take awhile. You always did like to keep people waiting" I said while finishing up the bandaging.
When I finished, I went to my desk, grabbed a book, and sat down in the chair beside Rin's bed to wait.
Once I finished the book, I placed it back on my desk and sat down, looking down at Rin.
I was about to doze off when I heard a pain-filled groan.
Sitting up, I looked at Rin and saw his eyes moving beneath his eye lids.
I grasped onto his arm,excited and leaned forward asking "Rin are you awake?"
Rin's POV:
Pain. That's all I felt. It was like a thousand demons tearing into me.
I groaned as I surfaced to concessness.
All of a sudden I felt something grip my arm and heard my brother's voice.
"Rin are you awake?"
I tried to open my eyes but they felt too heavy. After what seemed like hours I finally, slowly opened my eyes.
I looked around and was surprised to see that I was in my room back at the academy.
"Rin you're awake!"
Turning my head I saw my brother sitting beside my bed, watching me carefully. I then noticed that there was a breathing mask on my face. It freaked me out and it wasn't very comfortable so I reached my hand up to take it off when Yukio grabbed onto my wrist.
" No Rin you have to keep that on. You ended up with a punctured lung so it needs time to heal. Until I say so, you have to keep that mask on. Ok?" Yukio said letting go of my wrist.
I tried to talk when I seized into a coughing fit. I couldn't breath. I heard Yukio calling my name but I couldn't answer. It felt as if someone was bashing in my chest. I felt Yukio lift me up into a sitting position and start to rub soothing circles on my back. I started to slowly relax and the coughing subsided.
When I caught my breath, I turned to realize that Yukio was pressing a glass of water to my lips. Gratefully I drank the water and felt relived as it soothed my aching throat. When I was done, Yukio gently placed me back down onto the bed.
" I'm ...ok...now...I...think" I rasped as I tried to sit up.
"Easy Rin. You just woke up from a coma and your injuries haven't healed yet. You need to rest and not push yourself too much." Yukio said as he gently pushed me back down.
Feeling to tired to fight him, I allowed Yukio to push be back onto the bed. Not knowing what else to say, an awkward silence settled upon us.
Feeling my brother's eyes upon me, I turned my head and faced the wall. The memory of our fight was slashing at my heart, causing more pain. I knew that Yukio was just upset and didn't mean anything that he said, but it still hurt.
"I'm so sorry Rin. It's all my fault that this happened. If I hadn't said those things, then you wouldn't have been hurt. I didn't mean any of what I said. I was just upset and angry but that was no reason to take it out on you. I'm so sorry Rin." As Yukio finished his apology tears started streaming down his face and he looked away.
I turned my head and struggled to reach for my brother's hand. When I grabbed his hand, I gave it a squeeze and when he turned and looked at me, I started to talk.
" I know...it's ok...I understand. You were...just angry...and...upset that...I wasn't taking...anything you were...telling me seriously...even..*gasps in pain*..though it was...for my own...good. I promise..that I'll listen...to what you...have to say...from now...on. Anyway...if it...wasn't for me...then...the old man...would still...be alive...and...nobody would have...gotten hurt...because of me."I wheezed as I struggled to stay awake.
I jumped when I felt Yukio grasp my wrist.
"No Rin it's not your fault. Dad died protecting you and everyone of your friends and I care about you and wants to protect you too. You're my brother so yea sometimes we argue and fight but in the end we are always there for each other. You're the only family I have left so don't you dare even think of blaming yourself for anything that has happened. It wasn't your fault Rin." Yukio cried as he bent down and hugged me.
I was shocked. 'Is that what everyone thinks about me? But I thought I was nothing but a weapon' I think as I feel tears slide down my cheeks and hug my brother back, comforting each other.
After what seemed like hours, we broke apart and a comforting silence settled upon us. I felt exhaustion creep up on me as I continued the struggle to stay awake. I guess Yukio noticed because he smiled and said
"Rin it's ok, I'll still be here when you wake up. Now rest. " With that I finally gave into the creeping darkness and fell into a peaceful sleep.
Yukio's POV:
I watched as Rin fell asleep, feeling as if a heavy weight has lifted from my chest. I was shocked that Rin forgave me so quickly but that's how he is. It seems that no matter what I say or do to him,he forgives me and is always there for me.
"I promise Rin, I will never hurt you like that again. I also promise that I will always be there for you just like you are for me" I said as I looked down at Rin's sleeping face.
Then I remembered that I was to call Shiemi if there were any changes in Rin's condition. I grabbed my phone and dialed her number.
Shiemi's POV:
I was hanging out with everyone when my phone started to ring. I immediately answered knowing that it was Yuki.
"Yuki how's Rin? Is he ok?" I rushed out.
" Rin's alright Shiemi. That's actually why I called you. He woke up about 10 minutes ago but fell back to sleep. Other then his wheezy breathing and fever he is improving." I heard Yuki say on the other end.
" Is ok if we see him?" I asked hopefully.
" Yea I think that is a great idea. It might be good if Rin woke to his friends. He feels that everything that has happened was his fault so maybe you guys could prove him wrong. Well I have to go so I'll see when you visit." With that Yuki hung up.
As I put my phone away,I noticed everyone starring at me. Suguro was the first to speak.
" Well what was all that about? Is Okumura ok?"
" Yuki said that Rin woke up 10 minutes ago but fell back to sleep. He also said that Rin's breathing was still wheezy, he still has a fever and that he believes that everything that has happened was his fault." I finished sadly.
" What the hell is his problem. Why would he believe that everything was is fault? Doesn't he know that we are his friends and that we will fight next to him and support him. That's it, the next time he wakes up I'm gonna knock some sense into that idiot." Suguro growled.
" Well then what are we waiting for let's go" I said as I turned and left to go see Rin, with everyone following after me.
Yukio's POV:
After I hung up my phone I turned back to Rin. He looked peaceful, the most peaceful I've seen him in a long time. Every so often though he would cringe in pain and everytime I would whisper comforting things to him and he would relax again. I was slightly worried by the fact that his flames were taking a while to recover, but I knew it was only a matter of time before they did and Rin's healing would be accelerated and he would be back to falling asleep in my class again.
I jumped when I heard knocking on the door. Regaining my composure I yelled for them to come in, knowing that it was our friends who came to visit Rin. They entered and immediately their eyes fell on Rin.
"Well he does seem to be improving" I heard Kamiki say.
"Umm Yuki is Rin really going to be alright? Shiemi asked.
" Yes he will be just fine. He just needs to rest until he fully recovers. When that will be, I have no clue. It all depends on Rin." I said as everyone took in what I said.
" Yeah that's if that stubborn idiot listens to what you say." Suguro said to me.
"Ha that is true but I don't think he'll have the strength to argue against me for quiet awhile." I said as I brushed a strand of hair from my brother's face.
"What makes you say that Yuki?" Shiemi asked nervously.
" Well he was severely injured and almost died. His body has been severely weakened from all the damage it took. His flames also haven't recovered yet. It'll take awhile for Rin to regain his strength but he'll eventually make a full recovery." I said reassuringly.
"Hey guys, Okumura's waking up." Kamiki said.
I turned back to Rin to see his eyes open.
Rin's POV:
I was comfortable in my now dreamless sleep when I heard voices. As I started to come around, I realized that the voices belonged to my friends. Slowly I started to try to open my eyes. When I finally got them open, I was shocked to see all my friends staring down at me.
Before I could say anything, Yukio leaned over me and began to check me over.
" Yukio I'm...o-ok so... You can...stop worrying." I rasped out before my dry throat put me into a coughing fit. Searing pain hit my throat, causing me to cough even harder.
Then as the coughing started to subside, I became aware of the fact that I was now sitting up and someone was rubbing soothing circles on my back. Once my coughing completely subsided, I was aware of someone pressing a glass of water to my lips. I drank gratefully until it was all gone.
" You ok Rin?" Yukio asked in concern.
" I-I think so." I whispered as I looked around.
Everyone was crowded around me, looking down at me with worry. I guess I looked worse than I thought because they continued to just stare at me.
" Guys seriously I'm ok now so you can stop staring at me now." I said, getting a little bit annoyed at them.
"Well at least you're not struggling to breath as you talk anymore, but I'm still going to keep that breathing mask on you for a couple more days just to make sure that your lung is strong enough." Yukio said as he laid me back down.
I was too exuasted to argue so I just kept quiet. Anyway I knew Yukio was only trying to make sure I made a full recovery.
I struggled to keep my eyes open as the pull of sleep tried to drag me under. I looked around and noticed that my friends were still here.
" What are you guys doing here?" I asked slightly surprised by their presence.
" You must be some kind of dumb ass to ask a stupid question like that Okumura. Why else would we be here?"Bon asked incrediously
"Yea Rin we're your friends so of course we'll be here beside you when your hurt like this". Shiemi said with a smile.
Looking around, I saw that everyone nodded their heads in agreement to what Shiemi said. It was then, at that moment that I realized that Yukio was right. My friends do care and would do anything to help me. I felt tears burning in my eyes and I quickly blinked them away before anyone saw them.
Again the pull of sleep came calling, but this time it was too strong to resist. My friends faces started to blur. Before sleep over took me, I whispered "thank you" And then I gave into sleep feeling happier then I have ever felt, knowing that I have such good friends.