Tora tossed and turned all night. He could not stop thinking about her. Every thought that crossed his mind seemed to come to back to Ella.
He looked at the clock on his desk: 4:02 a.m. "Dammit," he said drowsily. He tried to get comfortable and fall back asleep, but his mind was to active. With a heavy sigh, he rolled out of bed and got into the shower.
5:05 a.m...
He searched for something comfortable and casual, but all he saw was the countless Miyabigoaka uniforms that cluttered his closet. Finally, after what seemed like forever,he found a black long-sleeved shirt and some jeans. Once he figured he was presentably, he headed downstairs to eat. After a quick breakfast, he made his way to the hospital.
6:15 a.m...
He walked around the hospital halls looking for Ari's room. Eventually, he asked a nurse and she directed him toward her room.
He sat down in the green chair that looked far from comfy. That didn't matter, however, because he was looking at the most beautiful thing in the world. He scooted the chair closer to her bed, and lightly kissed her head.
"I love you," she said. Tora looked down and saw sparkling green eyes staring at him.
"Ella!" He shouted in surprise.
"Shhhh," she nagged him, "some people are still sleeping."
He couldn't help but chuckle at her, "You always did put others before you."
"It's not putting others before myself, it is common courtesy."
"Hmm well I guess you're right, I'm sorry."
"You are forgiven," she said, her tone serious, "for everything."
He stared at her in amazement for just a moment though, he didn't want her to think him weak. He had shown enough weakness in the last twenty-four hours. He knew he had to be strong, for her.