Strange Love

Chapter 11~Ouch

     Eleanor sighed as she stood up straight. Her legs felt like they were losing circulation, and her back started to hurt. Not to mention her wound felt a little irritated from all the movement. Despite her internal complaints, the garden was almost fully watered and she was happy with her work. Legoshi and Haru were still not in sight and Eleanor noticed the long amount of time they had been gone. Looking around the rooftop, her focus turned to the small shed. It wasn't any of her business what was going on in there but her legs ended up walking in that direction, mainly to help the blood flow to her legs. As she neared, shuffling was heard from inside before the door flung open. Out came a panicked Legoshi slamming the door back shut. His tail was crushed causing the wolf to howl in pain then rip his tail from the door. He continued forward causing the human and the wolf to collide. The, again empty, watering can dropped from Eleanor's hand from impact. She began to fall backwards. It was almost in slow motion as the much bigger wolf began to fall towards her. Her head and back hit the ground painfully and she let out an 'oof.' when the heavy wolf landed on top of her.

     Eleanor layed there in shock and pain while stood up in a flash after he realized what had happened. "I'm so sorry." Legoshi quickly said. He looked down at the girl and froze. He could smell something...sweet. Much sweeter than the flowers around him. He almost instantly knew the source. Eleanor's injured forearm came ruffly in contact with the ground, causing it to open. Eleanor slowly began to move although her vision was a little fuzzy. Legoshi gasped and apologized once more, "I'm sorry but, I have to get going," He said before he made a dash to the exit. "I'm so sorry, Eleanor." He apologized once more before opening then ruffly shutting the metal door.

     Eleanor groaned and began to stand up with the help of haru who definitely saw the whole scene. "What was that about?" Eleanor asked but Haru shrugged.

     "Not sure." The rabbit led Eleanor into the small building. It had shelves, a table, posters, and even a bed. It seemed like a cool place to hang out. "What's the bed for?" Eleanor asked. Haru seemed to stiffen. She didn't want Eleanor to know the real truth. It would be nice to have someone at this school who didn't roll their eyes or have a look of disgust when they heard the rabbit's name.

     "Well sometimes my roommates bother me so I come here." Haru half lied. It actually was a nice hideaway place for Haru as well. "Sit down." Eleanor sat on the bed Haru gestured to while the rabbit opened a cabinet near the door. A first aid kit was pulled out from the bottom and set next to Eleanor on the bed. A stool was brought in close for Haru to sit on. Eleanor started to take off her soiled bandage and Haru took out fresh bandages and some cleansing wipes. The wound wasn't bleeding much but it barely took any force for the wound to flow like a river. Thankfully, Eleanor's wound was only irritated and the blood wasn't dripping off her arm. The situation made Eleanor smile. She had quite a bit of experience with first aid. She was a rowdy girl when she was little. Her mother would always scold her but all Eleanor would want to do was get fixed up then get right back outside.

     "Thank you." Eleanor said as Haru wiped away the blood with the damp wipe. Haru took a closer look at the gashes.

     "You fell, huh?" She asked before grabbing the now red wipes and the old bandages. Eleanor hummed, wrapping a clean bandage on her arm.

     "I remember walking, falling, then running. Then I was in my dorm, and then I woke up the next morning. I don't remember what happened in between those moments." Silence surrounded them for a moment. "Well, I'm almost done with the garden so I'll be out of your space soon." Haru shook her head.

     "It's okay, you should go back to your dorm. I'll take care of the rest."

     "Really? It's no problem finishing up, my arm should just learn to not be such a baby." Eleanor laughed and Haru opened the sliding glass door for Eleanor.

     "I'm sure." Haru confirmed and Eleanor reluctantly nodded, walking back into the earth scented air. "See ya." The two waved to each other and Eleanor walked back into the school building and back down the stairs. By the time she reached the female dorms the sun was starting to reach the horizon and the air started to cool. Drama club must be ending soon. Eleanor thought as she unlocked her dorm qroom with her key. Anne sat reading on her bed whilst Kyoko was what looked like studying at the desk. The two felines greeted her.

     "Sheila will be here soon. We'll get some dinner whenever she gets back." Kyoko said and  Eleanor nodded, fine with the plan. The costume peace's Eleanor was working on sat on top of the dresser. It was now a reminder to finish them. Eleanor made a disappointed face directed at herself for not stopping to get the last color of thread. I guess I'll get the last color after dinner. Eleanor thought.

     After laying on her bed and relaxing her muscles Sheila arrived at the dorm. The four, with their rumbling stomachs, headed outside and to the nearly full cafeteria. It always seemed to be the business at dinner. Please let this be a normal dinner. Eleanor thought back to the conflict during breakfast.