Love, Truth, Freedom (KHR)

Surprise Encounters

"Hmm?" My eyes flutter open and catch some light, which made me close them instantly. I go to open my eyes slowly as they adjust to the light and I see a yellow ball of fluff above my head.

"🎵Emi. Emi. Emi.🎵" The fluffl ball chirped, looking at me. He said my name. It made me happy he did. Wait. Does that mean he intends to follow me?

"Hi Hibird. I'm fine, I think." I sighed lightly, remembering what happened to put me like this.

I sat up and surveyed my surroundings. I was indeed in the nurse's office. To be honest, I would have rather just laid in the D.C. office. THAT would be better than being here and having to see the nurse.

'I only tend to women. I refuse to see men.' is what Dr. Shamal always says. He has his reasons for accepting to see Tsuna, but I don't want to deal with this pervrt, even though he has his nice moments. I just don't want to deal with him, or anyone for that matter.

I looked around to see the room empty only to gain a person in no time.

"Ahh. Emi-Chan. You're finally awake. How are you feeling?" He asked, walking over to me.

"Fine. Just got a bit emotional, I guess." I went to stand but he made me sit back down.

"You sure? I'm a good listener and could give some good advice on subjects. Would you like to talk?" He asked.

I shook my head. "Thanks, Dr. Shamal, but I'm fine. I think I'm just going to go lay in the Committee office for now. Thanks for watching over me." And I stood again, this time walking to the door.

I placed my hand in my left pocket and found the paper there then turned to the doctor. I gave a small smile as I walked out the door, then continued to the room.

I walked into the room and locked eyes with Kabe-kun, who had looked up from some papers on the desk. It didn't cross my mind, the possibility of Kabe-kun still being here. I forgot he found me.

I looked on, unsure if it was okay for me to be here. Sure, Kabe-kun is a very long time friend, but, now he's head of the committee. Maybe he's not the type to concentrate with others around?

I stepped in, still unsure if I were disturbing him. I walked over to my couch and sat quietly. I ran my fingers through my hair. Attempted, actually, because my hair was still in a ponytail. A messy one but it's still a ponytail.

I took out the band and shook my head, making my hair fall naturally. Then I effectively ran my fingers through my thick, long, white hair. I didn't do much to get it smooth. Literally, all I did was brush it out in the morning and I don't really need to use a brush. Very different from the way it was back in the other universe.

A lot of things were different in the other universe.

Sighing at the thoughts of the other world, I continued to comb my hair with my fingers.

Another second and I stopped to get comfortable and take a nap. As I grabbed my blanket off the back of the couch, Kabe-kun spoke up.

"Emi-Chan, are you okay?" He really did sound concerned.

I looked to him and saw he was tired but had worry even more prevalent in his expression.

"Yeah. I'm fine. Earlier was nothing. I was just tired and I kind of expected Hibari-San here. Just to be here. I... I don't know why, but, I'm fine. I really do feel better. I do..." My voice broke as my eyes gave way to the tears. I couldn't keep telling myself that. I hoped that if I said it enough, I could trick myself, but, it all broke.

Once I heard the crinkle of the paper in my pocket, my eyes instinctively darted to where I had found the paper. There was no way I could ever trick myself long enough to believe I had gotten over this. No way possible.