New Beginnings

Chp. 13

~Suga's POV Cont.~

We are all sitting in the lobby area waiting when Kiyoko walks up in tears.

"How is she?"

"The doctors... confirmed that she was raped, but she didn't go down without a fight. There are alot of bruises, but the worst ones are on her wrist, stomach, and neck. She has a sprained ankle. Along with welts all over her body, from what looks like a belt, and worst of all... she can't talk. The doctor said her vocal cords were almost shredded, so she can't talk until they are fully healed."

"How do you shred vocal cords?" Hinata asked confused. 

"Screaming loudly for a long time." Tsukishima said while he balled his fist.

"Who ever did this is a dead man." Tanaka said as he rubbed Kiyoko's back.

"Very dead." Noya agreed.

The whole team was ready to go to war even Tsukishima.

"Are we allowed to go see her yet?"

I had to take a few deep breaths to stay calm.

"They said yes, but only a few at a time."

"I'll go first then."

"Me and Asahi will go with you." Said Daichi and I nodded.

Kiyoko led the way and stopped in front of one of the doors and opened it letting us go in first. I walked in the room to see her looking so small in the hospital bed. I walk over to her and gently grabbed her hand to rub the bruise on her wrist. I place my other hand on her cheek. One look at her sleeping face, and I start to cry.

'I'm sorry I couldn't protect you.'

She slowly opens her eyes and looks at me and gives me a small smile.

"Hey there Sweetheart."

I smile back at her. She raises her hand to my face and wipes my tears away. She then tries to sit up, but only managed to lift her head.

"Here let adjust the bed."

I reached for the remote and pressed the button to lift the top half so it was easier for her to sit up.

"Better?"

I fluffed her pillow and she nodded and reached for my hand, not hesitating I intertwined our fingers and rested them next to her thigh.

"Hey Natsumi how are you feeling?" Asahi asked stepping closer to the bed.

She looks down, hugs herself, and shakes her head no, as she then covers her face and starts crying. I sit on the side of the bed and hug her.

"Its ok." I whispered

I rubbed her back and kissed the top of her head. Then there was a knock on the door.

~Nastumi's POV~

We all looked at Kiyoko, and she shrugged before walking to the door to let the person in.

"Good evening, I'm Officer Tachibana. I just wanted to ask you a few questions Ms. Shirai."

I nod.

"I got the short version of what happened, but could you tell me what happened tonight? Do you know the person who did this? Do you remember anything at all that can help us catch him?"

The officer looks at me expectantly, but I don't answer. Suga pulls me close as he gives the officer his attention.

"She can't talk officer."

"What do you mean?"

"Her vocal cords are damaged, so she can't talk." Kiyoko said.

"Oh, um, well in that case can you write instead?" He said handing me a pen and paper.

I could hear Shigeru's threat echoing in my head as I held the pen.

'I have to protect Kiyoko.'

I couldn't hold in my tears as they drip onto the paper, and with a shaky hand I wrote one sentence.

'I don't remember.'

"She says... she doesn't remember?"

He  was shocked as he looked at me in disbelief. I looked away, not wanting to see the disappointment in everyone face.

"So, your saying you don't remember anything. Nothing at all that could help?"

Officer Tachibana sighed and scratched his head.

"Look, if you don't say anything this guy walks. Please, I can't help if you refuse to talk."

I still refused.

~Suga's POV~

I know she's lying, she know exactly who did this, everyone does, so why is she protecting him?

"Can I talk to you four outside real quick?"

We all agreed and as I'm about to get up, Natsumi grabs my wrist. I look at her and see the fear in her eyes. I try to smile for her and kissed her forehead.

"Dont worry NaNa, I'll be right back. I'm not going far."

She nods and reluctantly let's me go. I walk outside to join the others and close the door behind me.

"Ok, so obviously she knows exactly who did it, but refuses to talk because that person probably either threatened her or she's too traumatized to say anything."

"It had to be Shigeru who did this." Kiyoko said.

"Who's that?" Tachibana asked pulling out a pad.

"It's her ex boyfriend. She moved here after he beat her, but never reported it out of fear. Then all of a sudden he shows up at the same party as us, and this happens. It has to be him." I said getting angry.

"Hold on kids. Before you go pointing  fingers, do you have any proof or evidence of this accusation?" Tachibana asked.

Kiyoko looked at him and said "Well no but-"

"Without proof my hands are tied. Right now its your word against this so called ex. So my suggestion to you guys is to get Ms. Shirai to talk, but for now I'll will be leaving an officer to guard her for the time being. If she does decide to tell you anything give me a call."

He hands us his card and leaves.

~Natsumi's POV~

Suga and Kiyoko walk back in while Asahi and Daichi go tell the rest of the team the situation. Suga walks back to the bed and sits next to me as Kiyoko sits on my other side.

"The officer said he was leaving a guard for you. For now though I need to call my mom and your's to let them know what's going on. I'll also stop by your house to grab a few things for you."

Kiyoko leans over a kisses my forehead.

"I love you NaNa but, I wish you would tell us who did this to you, so we can protect you."

'I'm sorry Ki, but at least I can protect you.'

I just look at her with a smile and squeeze her hand. Sighing she smiles back at me.

"I guess I'll be going now. The doctor said they are keeping you for a few days just to be safe. I'll be back tomorrow after school."

I nod and watch her leave. Which means Suga and I are alone.

"I have to leave soon too, but I'll stay until you fall asleep and then I'll be back here tomorrow with Kiyoko. Ok?"

I nod and close my eyes to sleep.