イタズラな KISS ~3 ✔

One Shot-2

One Shot: Social Distancing

"Irie-kun!" Kotoko came running towards me when she felt scared about the news. I was about to remind her about social distancing but she rushed into me, hugged me with all her might. "Oy, I just came back from the hospital, you can't hug me all you want. Social distancing—" but she even hugged me even more. "Irie-kun, kowaikatta." and I felt it. Good thing that I disinfected my body first and I was really cautious to my actions. I'm scared if I let my family be contained with virus because of my recklessness.

I hushed her, "Shh... don't be afraid."

"How was the hospital? I will volunteer tomorrow... but... the kids." she loosen the hug, "We will quarantine them with mom... we are both medical workers, and we pledged to dedicate our lives. We might not see the whole family during this pandemic. But we have to endure it." and she nodded, "Okay, I will tell the kids to pack up and we'll take them tomorrow to Setagaya." and I put her down on the sofa so that we could talk comfortably. "Kotoko, listen." I began, but before anything else I took a deep breath, I don't want to show it to her but... I'm starting to feel scared, that's why I need... that's why I need more of her. "I already said yes. I will be participating in the World Health Organization in searching for the cure."

"Irie-kun..."

"I don't want to be like this... I don't know if I can help but... I am a doctor... I want to save lives."

And she looked at me... as if she looked at the entire being I've always hidden inside. "Irie-kun..." her eyes squinted.

"We might never see each other again... for a while. I don't know how long I will be there... I am not sure."

"Irie-kun, I love you." she whispered and put her hands on my shoulders. Her eyes never left mine.

"Kotoko..."

"It's sad for me to send you like this... I hope I can say you can't go... but... I don't want to be selfish. You did not become a doctor for my sake. You are the Irie-kun of everybody in need." she started crying, "I believe in you... so please come back to me... make sure you will come back to me. Promise me, Irie-kun. I can't lose you..."

Shit. Things are getting harder. I don't want to lose her too. But... I feel the need to do this.

"Fuck, social distancing." I said and kissed her with all my might to seal our promise.

I will definitely miss her.