"It seems like she just pushed her body too far so she's resting right now. Yeah, exactly I shouldn't have taken so long to stop by her job again to check in on her, this could have been avoided." Dante sighs "Well yeah I understand that it isn't exactly my fault but...I still feel responsible. Yes, sir I'll make sure she's back to her normal self once she's discharged." He looks over the door and feels something stir within him. She needs me and I won't leave her alone not ever again... "H-huh? ooh sorry I got lost in thought could you repeat yourself Mr.Kamijo? ahh yes of course I'll make sure she's taken care of, and you'll take care of everything with her university? I'll leave it to you then and I'll handle whatever's left on my end. Heh of course of course always Goodbye." He hangs up the phone and walks over to the door before knocking
"Nnn..Shiki I'm coming in~ " He grabs the doorknob and heads inside. " !!! " Dante gasps as he twists the knob only to find it ice cold. "The...hell? " As he enters the room, he doesn't see anyone aside from Shiki inside "Hnn..." He squints suspiciously as he paces around the room, closing the door behind him.
It feels like someone else is here but were the only ones in here. He sits down beside the bed and gently grabs Shiki's hand. Good she isn't cold at least, what was that weird feeling then. I can't think of why the door handle would be so cold. "You've really grown into a beautiful young women Shiki. I'm just sorry I've missed so many years of this journey. How many times have you been hurt or gone through unnecessary troubles without me being there to help?" He begins stroking her hand softly "Even if I have to work my way back up, I won't let you be alone anymore." Wait what am I thinking? What if she has a boyfriend? Pff no there's no way-- If he did he's doing a fairly shit job. Shiki wouldn't have needed me to walk her home if she had someone else, she would have mentioned them. Yeah, be realistic. A woman like her walking home alone to the building she lives in. She walks through a large park as a short cut for God sakes! No. Stop thinking of the negatives. Shiki is alive, she isn't dying. Think of the positives. Before she fell, she seemed to be comforted by the fact that someone or maybe just me was willing to cook her something. Who knows how long it's been since she actually cooked for herself? Maybe after she fully recovers, I can ask her out on a proper date if she isn't already seeing someone it should fare well for me.
"Nn...Hh..." Shiki stirs slightly in her sleep "G... get away from me..." Dante moves his other hand ontop of the one he was already holding. She's talking in her sleep. Should I wake her? "hh..Please...h..lea..leave me alone..." Shiki weakly grips Dante's hand in her sleep.
"Shiki...It's gonna be okay I'm right here, and I'm not going anywhere." He looks over her face, she's starting to sweat this definitely isn't good. I have experience I won't need to call any of the nurses. Dante reaches up and touches her cheek stroking it with his thumb. "Shiki..."
Tch who are you to interfere.
Shiki's eyes spring open and she moves away from Dante. " !!! "
"Oh. Shiki I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you. It's Dante. " Oh right her glasses. "Here these should help." He reaches over to the small table beside the bed and grabs her glasses before gently placing them into her hands "Should be better right? I remember you not being too fond of being touched if you can't see hmhm.." She sniffles "Are you alright? It seemed like you were having a bad dream."
"H-huh? " She takes her glasses and puts them on "Yeah I'm- I'm alright just over did it I think." She chuckles and wipes at her eyes.
"Hmph I'll say, you had me worried half to death I'll have you know." Shiki looks down
"I'm sorry Dante, I know we sorta just reconnected and then I get you caught up in my mess. Probably makes me seem super irresponsible. "
"Hmhm maybe alittle but the fact of the matter is, is that your alright. The Dr said you had a bad fit of fatigue, the larger issue being the lack of food or drink in your system. I know it'll seem abit pushy, but I think for a situation like this I'll need to put my foot down. "
"W-what do you mean?" Shiki leans back against the bed attempting to get comfortable again.
"While your here in the hospital I'm going to make sure all your meals are proper, and I'll do the same once your discharged so that this DOESN'T happen again okay? " He looks over at her with a soft smile.
"ah- right..." Dante's always been so soft with me, and with Takano still being gone I just, I dunno what to think anymore. Does he hate me? I've tried calling him or texting him but he hasn't answered at all. I haven't even seen him around campus either, I hope he's okay. "Hey Dante did you happen to grab my phone on the way here? There's someone I have to check up on. "
"Mm? Yeah I was holding onto it until you woke up again. I made sure to let your dad know as well." He pulls her phone out of his jacket pocket and hands it over to her.
"aa- why'd you go and do that? Now he's gonna be bothering me..." Shiki puffs up her cheeks softly as she takes her phone. "Jeez and you say I'm the one making trouble." She unlocks her phone and opens her texts to check her message log with Takano and of course there's still nothing there. "Ugh..."
"What's the matter? Is something wrong?" Dante perks up as Shiki groans in frustration
"No. Not really, I just- haven't heard from or seen my best friend Takano in almost a month. Sometimes he does just kinda drop off of the face of the earth for a week or two, but he always comes back. This is the longest it's ever been and I'm starting to get really worried. " Dante crosses his arms
"Well I'm sure he may have some matters he's attending to no his end so try not to worry too much ok? I'm sure you'll hear from him soon enough and if not, you still got me..." He smiles again and I can't help but blush. Dante has grown into a really good-looking guy, even when we were younger, I couldn't help but gawk at him every now and then. Like why would someone like him wanna be around someone like me? "Regardless of what happens it'll be alright ok? " I trust Dante he's never once lied to me so...
"Yeah your right. I'm not gonna dwell on it anymore. " I look down and grab at the blankets on the bed. Fuck Takano, I did my part. I've reached out left lots of messages, called the whole nine and he hasn't even returned a single message at least to tell me that he's okay. I-I don't care anymore...
"Shiki." I look over at Dante. "What is it Dante? " He tilts his head to the side at me "Were you dating this Takano by chance? " I feel the blood rush to my cheeks, and I wave my hands around "W-whaaaa!! H-Hell no! T-takano's not...H-he isn't...we aren't...N-no..." Dante studies my face
"Ahuh." I grip my hands and shake my head
"I mean it!! There's nothing between us-! I'm so mad at him right now that I don't even wanna see his face!! " Dante sighs
"I understand no need to get so flustered, I'm sorry for poking at you Shiki. Please forgive me~" I blush and nod at him
"I'd really just rather not talk about him right now if that's okay with you Dante. Feel free to change the subject now." I pick at my fingers nervously and Dante smiles abit
"Hmhm fair enough. I'll do my best to tell you everything's that's happened up until now and once I'm done I'll bring you something good to eat sound like a plan? "
"Y-yeah..I'm looking forward to it..." Dante....
I'll protect you...no matter what-- because you're the most precious person to me.
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