Shaman King: Double Trouble

♡~||Chapter 17||~♡

Me: Here's chapter 17~ Enjoy!

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It's been two days now since I was sick, and Horo Horo was gone still. But it seems he showed up, Yoh entered my room to let me know handing me some food he got me. Horo Horo came bursting into my room later when Yoh to getting ready for us to leave. And oh boy he looked out of breath like he ran miles, I blink in shock as I stop reading a book Yoh found for me to read while I can't get out of bed unless I need to use the bathroom.

"Um...you okay, Horo Horo?" I ask him with worry on my face.

He steps forward leaning his hands on his knees, calming his breathing. After his breathing calmed he was at my bedside looking worried.

"Yoh and the others told me... Why didn't you say anything?!" I was taken aback by his sudden anger, and his scolding me.

"I-I didn't want to be a burden and...you look like you were having so much fun, I didn't want to ruin that for you. Sorry..." I look down sadly staring at my hands, as I pick at my fingers nervously.

I heard him let out a heavy sigh, then he placed his hands on my shoulders making me look up at him and I was taken aback seeing the look he was giving me, not in a romantic manner but in a friend or sibling look.

"Don't do that again... When Yoh told me you collapsed in the snow I...it scared me, I know I already have a little sister but knowing you well enough I think of you as a sister so...please don't hesitate to tell anyone of us if you feel sick or somethign doesn't feel right. We know you are strong enough since you got an Oracle Bell, but you are important to us. It'll break our hearts if you get hurt or worse...so please let us know next time okay? You are never a burden, you are part of our team, and ironically you are the heart of the team." He said smiling widely.

My eyes widen a bit, emotions flash through my eyes. I closed my eyes as tears slid down my cheeks as I smiled.

"O-oh no! Don't cry! Oh, man! Yoh will kill me if I made you cry!"

"You fool!! How dare you make my Mistress cry! I'll drill a damn hole in your empty skull!!"

Horo Horo cried out and started trying to swat Tamotsu who appeared in his owl form and started pecking Horo Horo's head, and I couldn't help but burst out laughing causing both to stop and stare at me in shock and confusion. But my laughter died out when I started coughing harshly in my mouth, causing the two to panic. I felt Horo Horo's cool hand rubbing my back, soothing the coughing fit I was having. The coughing fit finally stopped, so I can now catch my breath. Thanking Horo Horo with a soft smile, I scolded Tamotsu for attacking Horo Horo. He pouted apologized and quickly disappeared.

Horo Horo did go and get me a bottle of water, which helped my sore throat from the coughing fit I had. Yoh showed up telling Horo Horo to get ready, Yoh would be helping me pack and it seems Ryu got us a vehicle to drive the rest of the way thankfully. Horo Horo left, leaving me alone with Yoh. He started putting my pills in my purse, then handed me my clean clothes which were my sweater dress, and my red scarf with my black shorts underneath. Since he had already seen me naked he still got shy as he helped me get undressed after helping me up on my feet. I couldn't help but giggle at his shyness, it's too cute.

He helped me with my casual clothes on, he finished by wrapping my red scarf around my neck gently two times. He went to kiss me, but I stopped him with my finger.

"Don't, you'll get sick." I scolded him with a smile.

He pouts "Aww, but...if I get sick it'll be worth it~."

Rolling my eyes, I kiss his cheek.

"Sorry, not until my fever is completely gone you can kiss my lips mister. You need to be healthy, you are the leader of this group so stay healthy."