22-Scare

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Raiya's POV:

After I and Subaru's talk a few days ago, I have been on edge, more than usual. The littlest things made me jump and Subaru was just as tense as I was. We ended up warning Subaru's brothers, knowing that they could most likely become a target. I was sitting in my room, currently on Subaru's lap as his head rested on my shoulder, my fingers combing through his white locks, causing his shoulders to relax. My parents were both at work, leaving me and the boys alone. He groaned lowly as his grip on my waist tightened and his breath quickened.

"I need it again."

I sighed, ignoring my light-headedness as I brushed my hair to the side. There was already a wound from earlier in the day, his fangs already having been in there. He gave the old bites a long lick, making me shiver from an unknown feeling. He was about to bite when he pulled away fast, looking alarmed. No words exchanged, he pushed me under him on the bed at the same time a brick crashed through the window. I screamed as glass shattered everywhere while Subaru's colorful vocabulary decided to make a show.

"Are you okay?"

"I-I'm fine but what about you, Susu?"

"I'm okay."

He reluctantly pulled off of me and I instantly missed his heat, his hand pulling me up. Subaru walked up to the brick, picking it up and his expression turned into one of panic. I grabbed the brick from him before he could react, looking at the note written on it in black ink. A gasp left my mouth as dread settled in my heart.

'Watch your back, Rai. You never know when a CATastrophe will happen.'

There taped on the bottom of the brick was orange fur, one that I knew too well. I dropped it, sobs racking through my body. I immediately ran to the front door, throwing it open to instantly be met with a bloody Seb on the floor, his usual bright green eyes closed.

"SEB!"

I instantly fell to my knees as I cradled him in my arms, rubbing my face against his.

"You can't be dead. You can't be dead." I muttered over and over again.

I felt all the eyes watching me from behind but at this point, I didn't care. Subaru touched my shoulder and I jolted, looking up at him.

"He's still alive, Raiya. We have to get him to the vet if we want it to stay that way."

I snapped out of my daze and ran to the car, Subaru effortlessly following behind me. I sped down the road as Subaru cursed, holding Seb in his lap. We made it to the office in no time, the nurses looking up at the loud noise of me slamming the door open.

"Please! Help him!"

They noticed the unconscious cat in my hands and immediately took action, putting gloves on and taking Seb away from me.

"Don't worry honey, we'll take care of him."

Subaru dragged me to the seats, helping me sit down. My hands were shaking and he grabbed it, rubbing the back of the comfortingly with his thumbs.

"Raiya-"

"What will I do if they can't save him, Susu? I can't live without him, he's my best friend. He helped me through everything when it was all going downhill." I ranted, the words unable to stop.

He unexpectedly pulled me into a hug and I gripped onto his shoulders, my tears staining his shirt.

"You heard the nurse, Rai. You don't have to worry, he's in good hands."

I nodded but it didn't help the tears stop. After a few hours of dread in my stomach and Subaru's comforting words, a nurse came out, giving me a small smile. I stood, nervousness shaking my whole body.

"He's fine, just a few cuts. We'll have to keep him a few days to make sure he's healthy enough to go home so I'll give you a call once he's good."

I grabbed her ungloved hand and shook it aggressively.

"Thank you so much!"

She chuckled before I let go, letting her get back to her job. I ran up to Subaru, giggling as he caught me.

"He's gonna be okay!"

He gave me the same chuckle the nurse did, patting my head. He let me down from his arms and led me towards the door.

"Let's go home and we'll see Seb in a few days."

-A few days later-

I and Subaru sat in one of the rooms of the vet's office, waiting excitedly. The door opened and a vet walked in, carrying Seb.

"My baby!"

He meowed, struggling to get out of the nurse's arms and I took him, crying tears of joy as he rubbed his face against mine. He had random patches of fur missing and stitches were showing.

"I'm so sorry for not taking care of you, Seb." I sobbed, my tears wettening his fur.

Subaru came from behind us, rubbing my shoulder while his other hand rubbed the cat's head.

"Let's get you into bed, Seb."

We quickly paid the bill and some paperwork before driving home, Seb making his way to my room. I opened the door for him and he instantly plopped onto my pillow. Falling asleep quickly, I watched his body move up and down with his breaths. Subaru laid behind me, his arms wrapped around my waist lazily.

"I won't forgive him Susu," I said, breaking the silence.

His chest was against my back and I felt him nod against my neck.

"I know, Rai. I won't stop you."

I turned around, facing him and giving him a small smile as I touched his cheek.

"You don't think I'm a bit crazy for having murderous intentions?"

"Hmph, if you weren't going to kill that bastard, I was."

I snorted at his statement and looked into his red eyes, my reflection showing in them if I looked closely enough.

"Help me. There's no way I can go another day worrying so I'm going to finish the job tomorrow."

He nodded, kissing my forehead. I felt something stir in my heart.

"I love you, Subaru."

He froze and I heard his breath catch.

"You...love me?"

I blushed lightly before avoiding eye contact with him and nodding.

"I do. How about you?"

I tensed waiting for his answer. He grabbed my cheeks, forcing me to look up and kissing me deeply.

"I love you too, Raiya," he whispered against his lips.

My face burst into a red color before I grinned, giving him one last peck before I closed my eyes. The sun was setting but the past few days have been restless nights and I felt the sleep catching up to me.

"Goodnight, Susu."

"Goodnight, Raiya."

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