Loved

21.

I stayed in that stall, sobbing. I dont want anyone to see me. No one can see how vulnerable i am. Not only have i lost my family, but i lied about my age. I told that nurse i was 18! Im not 18, im only 16! I cant do this. Why did i think i could take care of Kaila?

Theres a knock on my stall door. I cant speak, so i stay silent.

"Yui-chan... its me. Are you okay?" Its Ichiru. I dont want to see him.

"Go away..."

"I will not. I want to know if youre alright." His voice is stern.

I cant face him. He'll hate me. "No. Im fine. Go away."

"Fine." I cant hear his footsteps walking away. Then i can hear the sound of the bathroom door opening and then closing once more. He actually left.

I let out a loud sob. "I.... i knew.... you'd.... leave..." i let out continuous sobs, not caring if someone were to walk in.

I take a deep breath and unlock the stall door. I step out and i walk to the sinks. I stop dead in my tracks when i see Ichiru sitting on the counter. He looks at me and frowns.

I look at the ground, wiping the falling tears from my face, "Ichiru... whatre you doing here? I thought you left..."

"Why would you think that i would leave you in this condition? You need someone to stay with you. You need some time for recovery." I jumps off of the counter and hugs me close. "Maybe we should get you home."

I hug him tightly, afraid that if i let go of him he'll disappear. "I love you, Ichiru..."

"I love you, too. Don't ever forget that."

"I won't."

~~~~~

Ichiru and I went home after that. We talked to the superintendent and she let us go. We are sitting on the couch at my house now, cuddling and watching a movie.

Once the movie is over I look to Ichiru. "Ichiru...?"

"Yes?"

"Will you.... will you sing to me...?" I blush from embarrassment.

"Of course." He clears his threat and starts singing. "Woah... my love..

My darling...

I hungered for your touch..."

A single tear falls down my cheek and I join him while singing. We sing in unison.

"A long lonely time....

And time goes by..

So slowly...

And time can do so much..

Are you still mine?

I need your love..

I...

I...

I need your love..

Godspeed your love to me...

Lonely rivers flow..." we continue the rest of the song in a somewhat perfect harmony.

When we finish the song, I cuddle into his chest, "I love you so much..."

"I love you too, Bear..." his voice i the last thing I hear before I fall into a blissful sleep.

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This was short, I know. But be happy I updated! Ive been trying to finish this chapter, so I made it a little shorter... sorry...

~ Oli-Chan