A/N: I'm not dead! ;v; (Might as well be, you guys probably wanna murder me XD ) Sorry for the long hiatus break with no warning! As I said before, I went through a huge move (Not even over yet, the guy who's buying our old house is a conniving bastard) and A BUNCH of tradgies, for lack of a better word. My writing skills have hopefully improved, even if it's just a little bit QvQ And... Uh... No promises on weekly updates as before, mostly cause school, stress, move, LIFE IN GENERAL, but there DEFINATELY WONT be a huge gap like this last update schedule! (IM SO SORRY ;A; and also sorry for the little, baby chapter/sobs in the corner )
"Shinichi!"
"Eh?" Shinichi looked up from the daily crossword puzzle she had sovled with ease just to see Ran rush through her room door. She was in her school uniform, most likely just about to leave for Teitan. "Ran? What are you-" She looked at Ran, wondering why she would skip school and go to the dreary hospital just for her.
"You-You big moron!" She roared, frightening the nurse next to her. Without warning, Ran launched herself onto Shinichi, suffocating her with a big, motherly bear hug. Oh, Shinichi realized blushing slightly, because she's Ran, that's why.
"I was scared when I heard you were shot! They didn't tell me where you were hit, or why you weren't with them!" Shinichi assumed 'they' were Nakamori's squad. Oh, she would let the inspector have it the next time she sees him.
Shinichi slowly hugged her best friend back, scowling. "I'm fine. Just need to be in bed rest for a while." She sighed as Ran's comforting warmth left her. "I'll be on my feet in no time."
"You need to rest more, Shinichi!" Ran instantly scolded her.
Shinichi rolled her eyes. She placed the newspaper on the side table and grabbed a bottle of water. "I've been shot before, Ran. I'll be fine." She took a sip.
Ran glared daggers at Shinichi. "Think I haven't noticed?" She asked irritated. Shinichi pause mid drink. She gave Ran a 'What do you mean?' look. Ran let out an annoyed breath. "You're as thin as a stick and abnormally pale! Have you been taking care of yourself properly!? Eating? Sleeping?"
Shinichi put her drink down and folded her arms stubbornly, looking away from Ran. "Yes I have been." -getting three hours of sleep and eating lunch at school, Shinichi thought, but didn't dare say. I have breakfast sometimes too, thanks to Subaru-san.
"Stop lying." Ran said coldly. Shinichi stiffened. "The cases you've done obviously are causing you to be sick. I remember when you would appear from time to time before," Ran gritted her teeth, "you were in horrible shape! After a while y-you would be sweating and feel intense pain!"
Shinichi stayed silent, pacific gaze focused on the floor. Ran stayed firm, narrowing her eyes at her childhood friend. The nurse at the door nervously cut in, "U-Um... Mouri-san. As I was saying before... you should get to school now." Her shy expression showed she was hesitant in breaking into the fight.
Ran glanced at the clock quickly and sighed. "I'll visit you after school." She promised (threatened?), quickly turned her heel and walked past the nurse, out the door. The nurse shifted quickly to let her pass, wearing a worried, scared expression.
Shinichi sighed. "Nurse-san?"
"A-Ah!" The nurse jumped, "Yes, K-Kudo-san?" She nervously shifted from foot to foot, hugging her clipboard for dear life.
Shinichi glared at 'her'. "You've lost your wedding ring."
"Oh, I have-"
"And your mask is falling off." Shinichi cut in, laying back down. "I have to say though, your acting skills were superb." She yawned, bored with his disguise.
The nurse, also now known as Kid, smirked, and said cheerfully, "Its okay you found out, cause I look good in this miniskirt!" He stuck his tongue out playfully and held up the victory sign. Shinichi shruddered as he posed, showing she wasn't impressed. "Aww~ Admit it, Shinichigami-chan! I look good!"
Shinichi groaned. "Stop calling me that!" She turned her face away from Kid's little show in disgust. Kid snickered.
Shinichi could survive an angry Ran, always somehow made her worry to the point of threatening her. She could deal with Haibara's constant remarks and nagging, it's not like she can do anything to stop the little she-devil. But having to be with an annoying cross-dressing Kaitou Kid was definitely pushing it.
"Go away." She stated coldly.
"Ah! Ah! Meitantei-chan, your voice was coated in venom!" He whined. "It made me feel guilty!"
"Good." Shinichi closed her eyes, annoyed. "I've been in this hospital much too long to deal with this," she gestured to his questionable clothing, "extra irritation." She made a move for her water bottle again.
Kid, faster than Shinichi could keep up with, grabbed her arm, smirking. "You're horribly interesting, Meitantei-chan. You figured out my identity, though I do have to say I was unprepared for your appearance, and you stole back the jewel." He grinned, childish mask off. "Where'd you learn all this?"
"Hawaii." Shinichi answered, unamused.
Kid blinked, loosening his grip on her arm. Confusion took over him. "H-Hawaii...?" Hawaii... Really now? He shook his head, laughing to himself. "Maybe I should go to the States more often!" He beamed.
Shinichi rolled her eyes and pushed Kid away. She grabbed her water bottle, sucessfully this time, and took a sip. "Ah..." She layed down and waved her hand, dismissing Kid. "I'm tired, Phantom Thief. You can leave now."
"Whaaaaaat!?" Kid asked over-dramatically, putting on a pouty face. "I'm not a toy you can just put away whenever convenient to you!" He crossed his arms, fake breasts squishing together. Shinichi looked away, disturbed. The body and face just did not match.
"Please leave." Shinichi let out a pleasant, forced simper. "And never dress in clothes made for women. Ever."
Kid chuckled and blushed. "Ohoho~ Sorry, Shinichigami-chan, but I've never felt better than when I'm in these clothes!" He joked, striking another pose. Shinichi, all innocence gone, threw her half empty water bottle at him, slamming into his shoulder. She made a disapproving noise, upset she didn't hit his face. "Yowch!" Kid fell back, wind knocked out of him.
Shinichi then pressed a small red button, calling for a real nurse. Repeatedly. Hell, she was even yelling, "Nurses, nurses! There's a strange crossdresser!" Yes, her tone suggested that she was slightly entertained, which she definately was, but she was still calling for help.
Kid hopped to his feet, shocked. "You're actually busting me!?" He asked, stripping out of his uniform ("Now he's doing inappropriate things, nurse!") Kid scowled, somewhat playful though. "Oi, oi!" Under his tight dress was his school uniform, which magically unraveled, never letting anything show to Shinichi. "I'm decent!"
Shinichi snickered as the nurses came in and Kid, now Kaito, was halfway out the window. Kaito jumped out (from the third story, mind you), yelled, "Bye Shinichi-chan!", and left behind a single slip of paper. The nurses, clearly surprised, ran to the window. They watched as the unharmed Kaito sprinted away from the hospital, giggling madly.
Shinichi sighed, but a tiny smile shone through. She sat up and leaned forward, picking up the slip of paper from the windowsill. Her smile widened as she felt that it wasn't paper, but thicker. And smoother. And had a pretty little Queen on it. "Hearts. Queen of Hearts, you sly idiot." She whispered to herself, holding the card, and watching the nurses run out of her room after the crazy boy who just jumped out the window.