The One and Only

Chapter 2 - In the Blink of an Eye

"Good morning Sho. How are you feeling?"

"Much better now that they have taken the feeding tubes out and I can finally eat properly. The morphine was great but the itching was driving me nuts. So now it's just me and the Lortab." He replied then slowly sitting up he took a deep breath and winced from the pain. "Breathing doesn't hurt as much. The Doctor said my lungs where fine. I will have to be extra careful to avoid the broken ribs puncturing them. Other than that I am on the fast lane to recovery!" He finished with a sarcastic tone.

"And exactly how fast is that lane?" She replied as she set yet another fan made flower arrangement on his bedside table.

"Well, the Doctor has already predicted that I will have a vacation break of about one month. Then, I can start with short interviews or fan meets and work my way from there. So, I guess you will have to rearrange my schedule."

"Done." She replied as she scribbled a few notes on her note pad. "I heard from the nurse that Mogami-san is awake, and that…" she couldn't finish her sentence before Shotaro sprung from the bed. A gasp escaping his mouth as a stab from pain shot through his chest. "What do you think you are doing?" She said terrified.

"I want to go see her." He replied as he made his way to the door.

"At least put a shirt on" His manager shouted running after him and missing the opportunity as he shut the door on her face.

He tried to run but the fast movements were killing him, as he rounded the corner the nurse from the atrium scolded him and told him to slow down or he would hurt himself more. He ignored her completely and continued his way towards the elevator and impatiently began to press the button until it finally opened. Pressing the 9th floor he then pressed the close door button as if his life depended on it. Finally the elevator reached its destination and he made his way to her room. Stopping at her doorway, he let out a sigh of relief.

It wasn't until that moment that he realized exactly how worried he had been for her. Looking at her smiling face he let his body relax and leaned against the doorway. He smiled inwardly at how stupid he felt, this girl who had been nothing but a servant to him, had put him through hell. He still could not believe that he had risked his life in other to save her. He had been furious with her just minutes before the accident, he tried to convince her to go to dinner with him, he even threw in the excuse of celebrating the successful completion of his new video but she kept going on and on about not having time to speak with him because she was running late for a meeting with Yashiro and Tsuraga sempai. Thinking about it now, it still made him angry.

Flash Back:

"And cut. That's a wrap!" Shouted the director.

"Mogami-san… Once again you did beautifully. Thank you so much for your hard work." Said the wardrobe manager.

"Oh thank you, I am so excited; I can't wait to see the final product!" She returned her costume and as she turned to leave, she bumped into Shotaro's chest making him loose his balance. He wrapped his arms around her as he regained his ground, but once composed a devilish grin took form on his lips, and he quickly took advantage of the situation at hand.

Slowly he ran his hands down Kyoko's lower back, making her fully aware of him. Outraged Kyoko pushed him with all her might and began to walk away, she was so immersed in her argument with her Kyoko subconscious little devils that she failed to notice the indoor crane that was breaking down a portion of the stage. As the cables came rushing back carrying stage panels the director yelled. "Mogami-san watchout!"

In a blink of an eye Shotaro had jumped in front of Kyoko and wrapping her in his arms he turned slightly taking a full blow from the panels which sent them flying across the stage and slamming them against the balcony's rail and then down on to the ground. A stabbing pain ran down Shotaro's flank as he tried to move to check on Kyoko's condition, but he couldn't see her face. His head began spinning and his eyesight was blurring. Someone was talking to him but the sound of their voice drifted in the air, then everything went black.

Back at the hospital in Kyoko's room:

"What were you thinking going back to film another video for Fuwa sho?" Hearing his name brought Sho's full attention to the scene before him. They were speaking about him? Really? He leaned forward a bit still leaning against the door way and quietly continued listening in to their conversation "Well, Well, she actually enjoyed acting as my princess." He thought fully enjoying this bit of good news.

A small sound brought Kyoko's attention to the door and for a moment she was startled to find Shotaro standing there. He was barefoot and wearing nothing but pajama pants and bandages wrapped around his chest. His hair was a mess, his face was pale and his eyes look tired. As she wondered what had happened to him she remembered that Sho had been the one who had saved her life, it took her a moment to gather the courage to thank him, and before she could say anything she heard Moko-san say…

"That's what I call an uncomfortable silence... I will step out for a bit and let the two of you to talk." As Kotonami began to stand up Kyoko's mouth dropped wide open. She wanted to tell Kotonami to stay, to not leave her alone with this beast, but her words would not come out. To her relief the man by the door soon replied.

"There's no need, I was just passing by. Well, I will see you around." He said his voice lacking energy and enthusiasm. Then lifting his hand to wave goodbye, he turned to leave.