Here's chapter 2. Thanks to Princess Utau, DK RamZ48 and The Otaku You Fools for reviewing. I know there was an anon review, but he'll know who he is. And, Otaku, this isn't going to be an Amu/Utau friendship story. Anyway, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Shugo Chara.

Chapter 2

I didn't stop running until I was on my doorstep. I fumbled with my keys and dropped them. Cursing under my breath, I stooped down to pick them up. The door opened and I looked up to see my brother Ikuto standing there. I grabbed my keys as my eyes filled with tears.

"Utau? What's wrong?"

I began to sob, unable to answer. What was wrong with Rima? What if she died? What would I do without her? I stumbled blindly past him and made my way to my room. Once inside, I fell onto my bed and began to sob into my pillow. This activity continued until my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out and checked it. I had a text from Rima.

Where r u right now?

I texted back frantically, my fingers stumbling over the keys.

Home. What's going on Rima?

I waited impatiently for her reply. She sure takes her sweet time texting back.

Is Ikuto there with you?

I frowned at her question. She and Ikuto had a brotherly/sisterly love-hate now, they were on a hate phase. Why did she want to know that?

Yeah he's here. Y?

At that moment, Ikuto opened my bedroom door. I glared at him for not knocking and out of frustration because my questions weren't being answered. We stood there glaring at each other until my phone vibrated again.

Get him to drive you to the doctor's office. ASAP.

I sprang up off the bed and said to Ikuto, "Get your car keys." He followed me down the stairs, bewildered. I knew I was being a bit out of character with the change in moods, but this was my best friend we were talking about. Nothing was going to stop me from getting to that office to see Rima. I realized I hadn't even taken off my shoes, which was good for me, because I didn't have to spend time getting them on again. I did have to wait for Ikuto though, because the idiot had put his keys somewhere and forgotten them. I joined him in the search. After we found them on the counter behind a load of groceries that we were supposed to put away, he speed-tied his shoes and we were out the door. We climbed into his car and he waited for directions.

"Go to the Seiyo Medical Centre. As fast as you can, please."

He gave me a confused look but started the car.

"Okay, now spill it. What's going on Utau? You're not pregnant, are you?"

I slapped his arm, hard. He winced, and I felt a stab of remorse. I was too wound up to apologize though. I glared out the window as I replied.

"No, I'm not pregnant, you idiot. Something's wrong with Rima."

When I said her name, he hissed through his teeth and applied more pressure to the gas pedal. My phone buzzed again, and I looked at it. This time it was one of my other close friends, Amu.

Did Rima text u? Why is she at the med. Centre? I 'm on my way there now.

I read through it quickly and started to text back.

We'll explain when I get there. C u then.

Ikuto and I didn't talk on the way there, both too stressed out to make small talk. When we finally arrived, we both dashed for the door. When we came to a stop at the receptionist's desk, she wouldn't let us through.

"Mashiro-san is going through an important analysis right now. We will let you know when you can see her."

I groaned in frustration. Time to go pop-star on the receptionist.

"Do you know who I am? I am Hoshina Utau. That is my best friend in there, and I demand that you let me and my brother through!"

She looked shell-shocked, but resolute.

"I'm sorry Hoshina-san. She is not available right now, she's being scanned. We will alert you when she's finished."

I glared and plunked myself down into one of the uncomfortable waiting room chairs, sulking like an angry child. At that moment, Amu walked in.

"Hi Utau-chan! Hello Ikuto-san!"

I rolled my eyes. Amu and Ikuto sort of had a thing for each other. It irritated me on normal days, and today I was at my breaking point.

"Amu, Ikuto doesn't care if you act all shy and sweet. Really, just give it up already."

Amu stared at me with a shocked and hurt expression. Ikuto's face stayed smooth and calm, a mask. Then he spoke up.

"I'm sorry, Amu-san. Utau is very stressed right now. Also, a medical waiting room is not a good place to flirt, in my opinion."

Amu flushed deep red and stormed to the other side of the waiting room. I had to say, it did make me feel a bit better. Movement from behind the reception counter caught my eye, and I looked over. A nurse in pale blue scrubs was making her way towards Ikuto and me. When she arrived in front of us, she smiled a bit sadly.

"Hello Hoshina-san. Could you follow me, please?"

I nodded and stood up. In my peripheral vision, I saw Ikuto and Amu do the same. The three of us followed her to a small examination room where A doctor and Rima were waiting.

"Rima!"

Me and Ikuto exclaimed at the same time. She smiled weakly at us.

The doctor looked at us with a half sympathetic, half stern expression.

"You three are close friends of Rima-san?"

I nodded, but at the same time shot a quick glance at Amu. The doctor didn't seem to notice. Rima spoke up.

"Utau, Ikuto. You came. You too, Amu."

I was sort of surprised that she mentioned that. We did everything together. We were always there for each other. Rima's eyes focused solely on me, as if I was the only one in the room.

"There's a tumor on my brain."

Well, that's the big hit. Rima has a tumor. What will happen next?

Review if you want to. I'm continuing this story even if no one reads and reviews because I want to get this girl's story out there.

And sorry about the text abuse. This is probably the only chapter that will have texting.

~Rainy