The truth?

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Karin's POV : "Toshiro?" I'm shocked. "How? Why??" I open the window to allow him into the room. He's wearing his Gigai so he's visible to humans. Why is he here? "You think I wouldn't hear the news of you getting hurt? For goodness sack you're in the hospital. What in the world did you do to end up in the hospital?" He looked so scary, yet he looked concerned. I don't think I've seen him so worked up before. I explain to him what happened.  The weird guy, the gun, helping Yuzu out of the way, the whole story. His look for concern faded and a subtle smile took over his face. "You're such an idiot." She chuckles and begins to play with my hair. "You're also a really brave girl. What's your status in the hospital. Do you need to stay long?" I look back down. "I'll be released in a fee weeks, but I'll miss my game. It's going to be our last game as high schoolers." I feel tears start to build up. I can't believe I'm going to cry in front of Toshiro. I can't let him see me like this. I don't cry. I barely ever cry. I'm strong I can get through this. "Karin ... it's fine. Don't worry. You can let it out here. It's just me." I don't know why but when he said that my chest felt all fuzzy. I felt so safe. I wrapped my arms around him and let it out. I felt streams come down my cheeks. "I don't want to miss this! The final game with all my friends! I won't be able to play with them after high school! I want to play with them I want to get out and play!!!"

Toshiro's POV: She's such a strong and brave girl. I know she probably feels weak and vulnerable right now and I need to be there for her. I guess I shouldn't tell her yet.

*flashback*
"I can't believe this girl is in the hospital. What did she do that was so bad she needs to be in the hospital. Her dad is a doctor for goodne-" is that ... it isn't it? That's ... Karin's boyfriend. What was his name again? And what's be doing? Buying flowers? Hmm probably to give to Karin. He probably heard about her ending up in the hospital. I guess he is a pretty nice guy.

I watch him buy a bouquet of roses and leave the floral shop. I didn't know Karim liked roses. I though she liked lilies. There were plenty of those in the store. But I guess roses are pretty romantic.

"Hey ... Dan?" I say as I approach him. He jumps from being startled. "Sorry. Didn't mean to startle you." He laughs it off. "It's alright. By the way it's Dave." I smiled back at him. "So you're on your way to see Karin? " I ask staring at the bouquet of flowers." "Oh uh no I already uh saw her earlier." He seems a lot more nervous. I pay attention to his body language. "Then what are the flowers for?" I ask. "Oh these? I uhh my uh ... my mom. Yeah my mom is uhhh coming back from ... Hong Kong." I don't buy it. "Hong Kong" "Y-yeah Hong Kong. She's returning from a uh business trip." He smiles and tries to laugh away the awkwardness. I can tell somethings up. "Alright I guess I'll see you around. " He just chuckles and walks away. I begin walking to the hospital but I can't shake off this feeling. I run back and I can still see ... Darren? I can still see Karin's boyfriend in the distance. I walk a little closer and begin to follow him. Is he really going home?

*10 minutes later* He can't possible live this far. Where in the world is he going? He finally stops and enters a restaurant. A really fancy restaurant. I know I can't walk in but I can see him through a window in the waiting room and ... he's with another girl?!

Sorry again for the long wait. School has been really tough and I've been sick for a little under 2 months now. I'm getting better but I still feel unwell. This is really short but I wanted you all to know that I'm still alive.

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