Adam Noshimuris House

Kono had been released from hospital five days later on the condition she stayed with someone until she was fully healed. The doctors had advised she stay in another week due to the bullet wound and damage she sustained around her ribs, but Kono being Kono felt it was an unnecessary suggestion and she was full capable of looking after herself. She had received six raised eyebrows from her friends, mother, boyfriend, and surprisingly intellectual niece, which Kono had ignored. Both Steve and Danny offered residence at their places, but Kono had politely said no, knowing full well Steve would have her living on army rashens and Danny had Grace. Chin also offered but Kono still felt he was disappointed in her actions so she decided to avoid him for the time being. Kono had immediately turned to her mother, telling her she loved her, but was under no circumstances moving in with her. She had already dealt with the knee injury debacle of 96, her mother fussing over her continuously. That therefore left Adam, who was more than happy to tend to his girlfriends every need. Kono on the other hand was scared of having to rely so heavily on Adam, but she felt living with him would be the most tolerable.

Kono had been at Adam's house for four hours. Adam had insisted she lay on the couch and veg out watching movies all day, whilst he did whatever she wanted. Being such an independent women, Kono hated being confined to the couch. The doctor warned Kono that any sudden or strenuous movement may tear her stitches, plus the large amount of pain she was still in would mean she would need help with the most basic of things, like getting off the couch, going to the bathroom, dressing.

"Baby you okay?" Adam asked as he placed Kono's feet in his lap, massaging them gently.

"Yeah all good" Kono replied as she plastered on a fake smile.

It had been over four hours since Kono last went to the toilet. She was adamant she would not have her boyfriend help her with such a basic need, but the growing urge to pee was beginning to overtake her need for dignity.

"You sure you're alright hun, do you need a drink?" Adam pressed again, noticing Kono fidgeting.

"No, no, really I'm all good" Kono said

"Kono?" Adam said again as he moved closer, looking Kono in the face.

Kono bowed her head, embarrassment creeping up her cheeks, wishing the ground would swallow her whole.

"I erm, have to go to the bathroom" Kono replied timidly as she tried and failed to avoid Adams gaze.

"Why didn't you say so, I'll help you" Adam responded, jumping to his feet to help Kono to the bathroom.

"I was embarrassed to ask for help, I should be able to pee by myself" Kono whispered.

"Baby, please don't be embarrassed to ask for help, you can be so stubborn at times" Adam sighed as he guided Kono into the bathroom and left her to her business.

Later that week

Adam and Kono sat down that evening to eat their dinner. Adam was a fantastic cook and always prepared amazing meals that left Kono feeling satisfied. Tonight was no exception.

"Baby this is amazing" Kono moaned as she took another mouthful of food.

"I'm glad you like it" Adam smiled as he squeezed her hand gently from across the table. "So you going to tell me why you've been avoiding Chin?" Adam asked curiously.

Kono paused with her mouth full, looking at Adam briefly before looking back to her food.

"I don't know what you mean Adam, I've been here recovering, I can hardly avoid him" Kono stated as she took another mouthful.

"He rung me earlier, said he had tried to call you numerous times this week and you either ignored him or text him back saying you were busy." Adam said; concern for his girlfriend's relationship with her beloved cousin.

"I ermm, I was just focusing on getting better." Kono said sighing, really not wanting to get into an argument.

"Kono you speak to your mom twice a day, you text Steve every day, Danny even popped over with Grace, yet you haven't seen or spoken to Chin, the one person in this world that you ordinarily rely on and lean on, what's going on Kono?" Adam pushed, becoming slightly annoyed.

Kono looked at her plate before excusing herself. As she passed Adam he gently grasped her wrist and sat her softly on his lap. Kono looked at her feet before Adam tilted her head towards his. He placed a kiss on her lips, looking deeply into her brown orbs.

"Growing up me and Chin did everything together; he's like my big brother, always protecting me. He taught me how to ride a bike, put me on my first surfboard, taught me to drive. He's always been there for me no matter what. When I was sixteen I got suspended from school for drinking and night surfing. Mom grounded me for a month but I snuck out one night to a beach party, got really drunk and a friend called Chin. He took me home, snuck me back into my bedroom and didn't tell my mom."

"He did all that!" Adam exclaimed

"Yeah he caught my smoking pot with some friends when I was seventeen, still didn't tell mom. Believe me he gave me some harsh lectures but he was always there and always stuck with me, never seeming disappointed just concerned. He would never even shout at me. When he shouted at me in the hospital though that was the first time he looked at me with disappointment in his eyes. I couldn't bare it Adam." Kono said as a stray tear fell.

Adam hugged Kono close, whispering sweet nothings in her ear until she calmed down.

"When he rung me the first thing I noticed was he sounded scared and worried for you Kono. That's a man who loves you. Talk to him." Adam pleaded

Kono nodded her head against Adam's chest, and Adam lifted her in his arms and carried her to the bedroom.