Twist of fate

chapter 8

It was already an hour since Midorima was left to care for Tsukiko . Midorima manage to cook some porridge so that once she wake up , he can make her eat it . She needs the energy after all .

He entered her room again . He noticed that her room was simple as ever . A little anime figure here and there - just like her . No .. he need to stop this

He checked her temperature , she was burning .

" I need to find a wet towel for her " he thought 

He venture the whole house to find what he want and he did . Once he soaked the towel with water , he placed it on her forehead . 

Tsukiko stirred 

" hmm...Kasumi?" She look at Midorima ." urgh..why do you look like Shin-chan?" 

It doesn't surprise him that she mistook him as Kasumi . People with fever often have hazy vision and unstable state of mind . What surprises him is that she still call him with the same name she did 10 years ago . 

" please rest . I'll bring something for you to eat " said Midorima 

" you sounded like Shin-chan too" 

" I am him " He told her 

" liar .. lying is bad Kasumi .. " 

" just lie down and I'll come back with food okay?" 

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Midorima entered the room again with a bowl of porridge at hand when he noticed that she was breathing heavily. Her face was flushed . Midorima quickly place the porridge on the table and went to her side to check on her temperature again . 

" Ths is bad .. her temperature is rising " said Midorima . 

Midorima quickly make his way to the kitchen hoping to find some kind of medicine . There must be something in the house . After all they're both doctors . Indeed he did found a traditional chinese medicene for fever - what the is it doing there ? he dont know . Maybe one of them loves chinese herbs ..oh wait .. Kasumi is a herbalist . No wonder .. 

There is one problem though , with Tsukiko uncouncious again , there's no way she can swallow the medicine on her own and without a syringe in house , he has to think of somethink ..and fast . 

An idea popped in his head . He didn't like it though - well not in this situation at least and its risky . He might also get the fever as well but he has no choice . 

Midorima quickly brought the medicine to Tsukiko . He hold her in order to support her back . 

" Please forgive me for this ." was he said before placing the medicine inside his mouth before transfering into hers . 

Yes , he did it . Almost like a CPR  , but change the air with some chinese medicine . 

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After hours , Tsukiko's fever seems to have died down . Midorima was relieved . 

" yokatta .." said Midorima as he caresses her face . His eyes were soft . One could tell by the look at it that he cared for her . 

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Its already late evening when Tsukiko regain her conciousness . She noticed some one was placing his head on the side of the bed . Was it Kasumi ? 

Upon closer look , she noticed the familiar greenhead . 

" Shin-chan ? " 

The figure stirred . He started to wake up .

" you're awake ? " ask Midorima while rubbing his eyes . 

" ah .. sorry to have waken you up" said Tsukiko. Her heart was beating furiosly . 

" no. Its okay . " 

At that moment , Midorima placed his forehead on hers . Tsukiko's face flushed red . Her heart beats fater than ever . 

" hmm .. your fever has gone better " said Midorima 

" oh .. " 

Perhaps Midorima was still half asleep . 

" would you like to eat ?" Midorima asked 

" urm ..sure " 

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" Thank you for the food . It was delicious" said Tsukiko 

" Glad you like it . Drink the medicine . I'll go wash this " said Midorima as he went out of the room 

Tsukiko was left to herself . He had been taking care of her for the whole day . Maybe she need to stop running away and face him directly . 

__________________" you need to rest more " said Midorima as he helped her lie down on her bed after she chaged her clothes

" hai.. " said Tsukiko and before silence engulf them she called out to him . " ne Shin-chan ?"

" What is it ? " Tsukiko covered half of her face with her blanket to hide her flushing face

" Thank you ... "

Her voice was low and soft but Midorima caught it anyway . With that cute face , he knew he can no longer run away from her .

" ah .. sleep tight." he said while giving her a smile and patted her head .

"  and Im sorry .. " 

" sorry ? for what ? " he raised his eyebrows 

" sorry for .. running away from you . Im sorry" she said 

" It's not your fault . I was to be blame . I was running away as well . I was the one who was suppose to say sorry" said Midorima 

" but...." 

" shhh ... dont worry about it and just rest. I'll be right here if you need anyting " Midorima smiled 

" thank you.. " 

It wasn't that hard for them to finally stop running away from each other . All they need was that one little push . 

The end ( to be continued )