Dr. HEART STEALER

#15: The Interconnectedness

Hospital

Patient's Room 

Trafalgar entered a room and saw an old lady watching the television. "Children are constantly being abducted and the government doesn't seem to act upon it", the old lady grunted. "Yes, yes. So, Emi-san. Please refrain from a lot of news. That's not good for your heart", one of the nurses chuckled and let her sit properly. 

"Oh, it's the handsome doctor again. Why can't I just hire you to take care of me for the rest of my life?", the old lady laughed and raised her sleeve. "I'll be checking on your pulse", Trafalgar gently raised her hand. The old lady watches Trafalgar as he administers injecting the medicine in her veins. "Sensei, are you happy?", she suddenly asked. The nurses looked at each other. "We'll be checking on some patients as well, sensei", the gulped and rushed to go out. 

The two were the only ones left. "Why would you ask?", he said with all politeness he can squeeze from his tongue. "You just look so lonely whenever I look at you. Not to mention those dark lines under your eyes. You should get yourself a woman!", Emi slapped his back. Trafalgar cleared his throat and stood up. "Please drink your medicine regularly", Trafalgar gave a bow. "Sensei, what are you most scared of?", Emi held onto Trafalgar's sleeves. The man looked at her. Her skin is starting to get paler each day and her pulse is weakened. "Being found out", he answered. Emi lets go of him. "So I hope you found someone you can share your burden with as well", Emi chuckled. He nodded. 

Corridor

Trafalgar recognized someone's back. She was frantically looking for someone. He just watched in amusement. The lady went to the desk. 

"I...", her voice cracked. 

"What is that?", one of the nurses looked at her. She's wearing a white shirt and a pair of blue pants. 

"I wonder if I can ask if Trafalgar-sensei is on duty", Airi clenched her fists. 

"Oh, another fan? Are you also going to give him a letter? Just to let you know, he's actually receiving tons. You've got a lot of rivals, young lady", the nurse laughed. "I wonder what you girls saw in such a dull and intimidating dude like him. Unlike me, I'm kind and I will hug whoever needs comfort", he boasted while closing his eyes. He was imagining patients flirting with him.  The other nurses pinched his back. "What's your problem?!", he complained. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw the man already crossing his arms. 

"I'm here for a consultation", Airi said with a straight face. She was emitting a rather freezing atmosphere. "I need to check on someone", the nurse packed his things and left right away. 

"You're early", Trafalgar commented. 

Airi turned and saw him in his lab gown. 

"I didn't know Trafalgar-sensei had a sister", Doctorine passed by. Airi nearly choked with what she said. "I'm-", Airi tried to butt in. "Law. Make sure you finish your report before going home. You'll be presenting in a case conference", Doctorine patted her back. 

Where is the resemblance?

The two walked and passed by a man-size mirror. Airi looked intently at the mirror. "Young girls nowadays are really conscious with how they look like, don't they", a patient sitting at the Longue chairs commented. Airi gripped her arm and tried to ignore the statement. 

Airi closed the door behind her. "Remove your shirt", Trafalgar prepared a machine and connected some apparatuses. She found herself heating up. "On that note", Airi slowly sat on the bed. "You can face the other direction", Trafalgar said with a straight face. 

Tch. He must have seen a lot. There's nothing to be ashamed of. 

Airi removed her shirt and faced the other direction. Trafalgar started connecting some gel-like apparatuses. He remained silent while seeing carved histories into her skin. He was about to open his mouth. "Don't say anything", Airi gripped her arm and bit her lips. His slender fingers ran through her skin. His touches are gentle.