Kiba sat down next to Miyuri he looked over his schedule (science-band-lunch-history-math-gym-language arts). Yesterday Miyuri had told him what they were studying in each class. Right now in science class they were getting assigned reports on different species of animals. They were partner projects and you got to choose your partner. ''You have 5 minutes to pick your partners for your essay.'' People started getting up and asking their friends to be their partners. But even though Miyuri knew Hibiki was going to ask Kiba she did not get out of her seat. She was stuck thinking about what Hibiki said. Did Daisuke date her out of pity or did he really love her? She was awoken from her daze by someone tapping her shoulder. "What" she said in an annoyed tone. "Hey Mi I was wonderin' if you wanted to be my partner since i dont really know anyone else." kiba said hurriedly looking over to Hibiki occasionally. "That's fine" she said brightening up a bit from her dismal mood. "Hey kiba do you wanna be my partner?" Hibiki asked while twirling her blonde hair. "Sorry i already have a partner" "Oh ok fine your loss" she said while walking away. "well class now that you have your partners you will pick your animal species to study and write a five hundred word essay on. Choose wisely." Kiba let you pick the animal and you chose the spotted hyena. You could have chosen the Ocelot but kiba is part canine so you stuck to an animal from the canine group. The bell soon rang and the two were on their way to second period. Miyuri loved band. She played two instruments in the band percussion and flute. Sometimes she got to choose which she would play in a piece. Since it was Kiba's first day he sat beside her again. Mr.Sato, the band teacher, had said that Kiba should start with percussion for now and try out other instruments later. Miyuri taught Kiba the basics of the percussion since there were others to teach him. She went and got her flute before Mr. Sato told the band to raise their instruments. They were playing a simple fanfare (think about medieval fairs) so it was painless for Kiba to keep up. What caught him by surprise was the two flutes. They played a duet set in high and low. Miyuri played the 1st and the other girl played 2nd flute. The 1st flutes notes were higher and more separated and the 2nd flutes notes were lower and connected. it sounded beautiful and due to his canine hearing he could hear every detail of every instrument. Kiba had been getting help with rhythms from Eiji, another percussionist. Kiba also noticed that Eiji had made a habit of staring at Miyuri this made him grip his drumsticks. The bell rang and Eiji went straight to Miyuri. "Hey Miyuri I-I was wondering if you would like to go out to a movie later.'' Eiji said while looking down at his feet. "ummm sure does 8 sound good I gotta work on a report.'' "o-ok thank you miyuri see you later." Eiji walked away quickly as kiba walked up to miyuri.
"What was that all about?" kiba asked "Oh Kiba hey! Eiji just asked me to go to a movie later." Miyuri said in a jubial tone. "Oh" kiba said while walking away. "H-hey! Wait up!" Miyuri shouted running after kiba.
Days had gone by and Miyuri slowly started to regret accepting the movie with Eiji. Kiba had met new friends and a special one in particular. Miyuri hadn't been around to talk to kiba lately but this was not to her intent. Eiji had been smothering lately and she never had time to herself. Kiba now knew where his classes were so he didn't need Miyuri as a guide anymore. Kiba had been dejected ever since the night of the date. "KIBA!" Amane shouted waving a hand in front of Kiba's emotionless face. "Hmm?" Kiba mumbled. "Dude, seriously just talk to her. You live with her for Kami's sake! Look at her and tell me that she looks happy." Arashi was right. She didn't look happy. Ever since that night Kiba had blown her off and all she wanted to do was talk to him. She had no one. Her parents were away for months at a time without calling her for weeks. "Kiba?!" Amane shouted as he fell to the floor.
3 hrs. later at Miyuri's home.
'I hope he is okay' Miyuri thought as she walked up the stairs slowly as to not spill the bowl of water in her hands. Kiba was laying on his bed he had fainted during lunch and hasn't woken. (Miyuri's POV) "Why did I ever go out with him to begin with? I don't even like him. I like someone else much, much more. I wish I could tell you Kiba." (Kiba's POV) What's that sound? I can't see who it is. Where am I? (Back to normal POV) Miyuri soaked the cloth in the fresh water and placed it on Kiba's forehead. As she stroked him hair his eye's fluttered open. "Kiba?" Miyuri said looking into his eyes. He held his head in his hands and scrunched up his face. 'He has a headache' Miyuri thought.
"Kiba I'll be right back lay down." She said putting a hand on his chest pushing him down slowly. Miyuri left the room, but she didn't know that Kiba could still hear while he was out. 'What did she mean when she said she wished she could tell me?' Just then Miyuri walked back into the room with a few things. "Open wide!" Miyuri said with a closed eye smile. She stuck the thermometer in Kiba's mouth. A few moments later she took the thermometer and tapped it against her finger thinking. "102.4. You aren't going anywhere tomorrow and neither am I." Kiba then came to his senses. "But I am supposed to go to Arashi's tomorrow!" He said as Miyuri smiled. "Well, I guess I'll have to give him a call. But until you are feeling better I will be your nurse!" She shouted as she struck a hero pose. (Think of Gai)
"Here. We need to get that fever down." Miyuri said while handing him a glass of water and an Asprin. "Arigato." Kiba said. He still felt dizzy and a little nauseous. ''Hey Miyuri can you help me up?'' Kiba asked. "Sure" she said as she sat down next to him and put her arm uner his and stood up with him. He took a few steps but then started to lean. "Kiba I don't think-" "No. I can keep going." They ended up going into Miyuri's room because Kiba couldn't go any farther and she knew he couldn't make it back to his own room. She lay him down on her bed and put a new towel on his forehead.
She looked at the clock 11p.m. ''Ugh. Well since I am staying home with him tomorrow I'll just....'' Miyuri dozed off before she could finish. She fell asleep laying her head on the matress sitting up.
(Kiba's POV) I can't believe I can't even walk! Ugh she probably thinks I'm weak. It's 3:30 in the morning where is she? Oh, she fell asleep while taking care of me. She's a really caring person isn't she? She looks so uncomfortable. (Back to normal POV) Kiba sat up and pulled Miyuri into the bed and wrapped his arms around her as if he let go she would disappear. Maybe Arashi was right Kiba thought as he drifted off to sleep.
