Something Like Love (xxxHolic)

Chapter 18 - Three Words

A couple of minutes after Watanuki's scene, Domeki checked to see if he was still awake. But he felt Watanuki breathing pretty normally, so he concluded that he was.

"You okay now?" He asked. Watanuki nodded.

"How did you know...?"

Domeki shrugged. "I got a call from Yuuko. She said that she was too far from your house and that I should go instead." Domeki pulled Watanuki closer to him. "She sounded panicked, like she knew what was going to happen."

Watanuki chuckled. "I wouldn't be too surprised; she's pretty powerful, she could probably see the future."

"That kind of power would be too much for one to handle. The price is way too high for that kind of wish." A voice came from the front door, making both the young men turn their heads. Yuuko was standing there looking as flawless as ever. But... Something about her aura seemed a bit... off. Maybe is was Watanuki's instincts or just a passing thought, but Watanuki can sense it.

"Are you okay, Yuuko-san?" He asked the witch.

She paused for a moment before bringing out a comforting smile. "Of course I'm okay. What about you? What happened?"

Watanuki frowned. "I... All I remember is having a splitting headache."

"That's it?"

He nodded, gripping Domeki's shirt. He buried his face into his chest, hugging the man. Domeki returned the gesture, stroking his hair.

"I think he's fine now." He said, turning to Yuuko. She nodded.

She turned her gaze to Watanuki. "I'm going to leave now, Watanuki."

Watanuki nodded, keeping his face in Domeki's shirt. She turned, about to open the door before his voice stopped her.

"Be careful." She turned around again, to see Watanuki staring at her, both of his blue and brown eyes showing.

They normally don't.

"I will." She replied. "You know I will."

He smiled and nodded, his face going back to Domeki's chest. Yuuko left without another word, feeling relieved that she was able to help Watanuki.

She was finally done helping them, now, she had to help him. It has to be before the end of this week, that's how long she can hold out.

I need to find people who have a wish. She thought, coming back inside with a silent slam of the door. Mokona was waiting at the front foyer. It had its eyebrows scrunched, as if it was worried.

"Near the end of the week, I'll have everything done." She told it. "You better be prepared."

"I'll try." It said, hopping to Yuuko's outstretched hand. "Just... Be careful."

Yuuko smiled. "Those are the same words that Watanuki said before I left."

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Domeki had Watanuki in his arms for a couple minutes after Yuuko left. The megane was laying there, not moving and Domeki wondered if he fell asleep. A sigh from the man in his arms made him change his mind.

"Do you want me to stay over?" Domeki asked. Watanuki jumped, startled by his voice.

He forgot that he was with Domeki.

"I don't know..." He mumbled, letting go of Domeki. "Why won't you just go home?"

"Well..." He hesitated. "If you really want me to... I'll see you tomorrow then." He got up and turned to the door. A gasp was heard and Domeki's arm was pulled back.