Considered abominations of nature by a fate they did not choose to inflict upon themselves, Amalie and Kol had always seemed to be in a perpetual battle against the very essence of death. But the day arrived when "always and forever" proved to be a...
As they burst through the hospital doors, Kol was swiftly wheeled into the operating room, leaving a trail of worried people. Draken, arriving with Emma and Hinata, found himself having no choice but to follow a determined doctor insistent on examining his head wound, despite his protests.
Outside the cold, sterile walls of the operating room, Amalie, Takemichi, and their group of school friends stood with Emma, who sobbed in Hinata's arms. Amalie could only lean against the wall, her hair hiding her expression from everyone. Above them, an ominous red light signaled that the operation was now in progress.
" This can't be happening". Emma muttered, her voice choked with tears.
" Cardiac arrest". Yamagishi whispered, breaking the heavy silence.
Atsushi sighed, his tone heavy with disbelief," No way".
Those who caught a glimpse of Kol disappearing through the operating room doors couldn't shake the doctor's cautionary words.
" Hina ! I'm so scared". Emma cried out, her fear echoing in the sterile corridor.
" Emma-chan". Hinata murmured, her eyes glistening with empathy as she tried to console her distraught friend.
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" Takemitchy !". Someone urgently called out.
Takemichi turned to see Mitsuya and Peh-yan rushing toward them with urgency etched on their faces.
" How's Kol ?". Mitsuya inquired, anxiety lacing his words.
" Is Kol okay ? Where're Draken and Amalie ?". Peh-yan added, concern evident in his voice.
" Draken-kun got taken by a doctor to check the wound on his head. He seemed fine... Amalie-chan is just right there... but Kol... He's in critical condition. Kiyomasa really wanted to kill him and Draken for humiliating him". Takemichi replied, his voice trembling with emotion.
In frustration, Mitsuya's fist collided with the wall," Damn it !".
Peh-yan clenched his teeth," No way... Kiyomasa did this".
" Before we got to the hospital, his pulse was already...". Takemichi's words trailed off, the weight of the situation sinking in.
A voice cut through the heavy atmosphere," Takemitchy".
" Mikey-kun. Kol-kun and Draken-kun are...". Takemichi began explaining.
" Yeah, I heard. Where's the waiting room ?". Mikey inquired, his hands nonchalantly tucked into his pockets.
" Mikey !". Mitsuya and Peh-yan exclaimed.
Emma sniffled, tears streaming down her face," Mikey...".
" You're being way too loud. We're in a hospital, so keep it down !". Mikey's stern reprimand hushed the corridor.
Silence fell over everyone as they watched Mikey take a seat, his gaze fixed on the glowing light emanating from the operating room.
" Ko-chin has always kept his word since way back. He's not gonna die here. He'd never be that dishonest. 'Cause he promised me that he would stay with us to help us. So, Emma, Mitsuya, Peh-yan, Takemitchy, Amalie, believe in Ko-chin". Mikey declared with unwavering confidence.
