Miracle's Dream (Chapter 2)

Summary: A young girl who seemed to have no connection at all to any of them are the one who brought them together and drove them apart. She’s the one who shows them the real person they could be. 

Chapter Word Count (Total): 1,743 (3,955)
Rating: PG-15 in later chapters due to PDA and sensitive issues

Disclaimer: I do not own people... Mentioned people in this fiction belongs to themselves and their professional self, belongs to Johnny's Entertainment

Warning: Character Death

Yasuda froze as he saw the woman came out from Catherine’s room. “Nan desu ka.” He mumbled to himself. He wondered could it be his tired mind playing tricks on him or could the brother that Catherine really wanted to see had been so close that he never realised it.

His eyes trailed the lifeless body as it lays a sleep. “Sumimasen.” A familiar voice spoke to him. “Yasuda-san. You cannot be here. Its way past visiting time and right now, visiting is only for family members only.” The soft-spoken female nurse told him.

He felt a sudden rush of blood to his head, feeling his face redden with anger and disappointment. “It’s fine. He is one.” A male nurse inferred before Yasuda had the chance to speak. “I’m sorry.” He bowed down.

“How is she doing?” Yasuda spoke finally.

“Her condition is stable, but the worse is not over yet.” The male nurse explained. The other nurse bowed and walked away.

Yasuda just nodded. “The person who just came out of the room. Who was she?” Yasuda questioned the man as they walked side by side towards Catherine.

The man just smiled as he spoke. “When Catherine came here, she was orphaned. In her mother’s will, she was given to the lady who came just now. But no one really knows who she really is or their relation. Although, she holds the medical rights to Catherine right now until she turns eighteen. Why?” He questioned.

Yasuda just shook his head. “Nothing. I just thought I’ve seen her before. Thank you, for letting me see her.” He spoke before the male nurse was excused. For a few moments, he was left alone with Catherine, Yasuda felt foreign and useless. He just stood at the foot of the bed frozen, unable to move. A soft touch fell on his back as a tear dropped from the pool that formed in his eyes.

“She’s going to be fine.” Nishikido spoke softly. He felt the crippling pain that was growing inside the man in front of him. Yasuda rarely ever showed his real emotion in front of anyone, much less shedding tears for a person. With his right hand, he squeezed Yasuda’s left shoulders gently. “Everything is going to turn out fine.” He said again as if he was trying to make himself believe in his words.

“I heard, Tegoshi collapsed. I would understand if you would want to go and tend him.” Yasuda cleared his throat before speaking. “I’ll be here.”

“He’s with Yamapi. Probably he was just over exhausted again. It was not the first time this month he had collapsed . It’s you I’m worried about.” Nishikido spoke sincerely.

Yasuda turned and look at the other man. “Eh?” He replied questioning Nishikido with his eyes.

Nishikido smiled. “It’s not like you to be worried like this. And it’s definitely not like you to be acting brashly like this.” He spoke. Yasuda’s eyes drops. “Shota, I understand that she is special to you but there are things that are in evitable in the world. Furthermore, you are not even related to her.” Nishikido said. It was lightning fast that Yasuda’s hand was at his throat. “Hey. What the…” Nishikido fought against his friend.

“Who the hell do you think you are?” Yasuda spoke harshly. “Don’t you ever speak to me like that again.” He hissed.

“Yasu.” A weak voice spoke calling him. Yasuda’s wrath instantly was calmed. “Gomen ne.” She spoke again. Still Yasuda was unable to face her. “I caused you and everyone such trouble. I made you worried again.” She continued.

Nishikido just stood frozen. He hated the fact that he is too front with his words. He hated that his sharp tongue always was the reason he was in trouble. Now with one of his best friend. “Ryo-chan mo. Gomen nasai.” Catherine spoke.

Yasuda gradually released his fist and turned, hoping to god to give him the strength that instant to face her. He was not sure how much of their conversation had she heard. “Daijoubu ka, omae?” He finally found his voice. Slowly he stepped towards the side.

“I’m not going to break you know.” Catherine said as she turned away from Yasuda. Nishikido who was standing frozen near the window came forth as well. Gently Yasuda cupped her face to face him. All he did was stared at her without words. But his heart’s content was conveyed sent straight to her. “I’m fine now.” She said innocently. A soft smile curved on his face. “Ryo-chan. Arigatou, ne for bringing him here.”

Nishikido just smiled. “You scared him. You scared us both.” He spoke. “I’m sorry for what I said.” He spoke quickly and went out of the room. The was not much on his mind at that moment. The scene that happened ran through his head over and over again. She might have heard what he said, yet she was so calm about it. The only other person that popped into his mind at that moment was Ueda.

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He glanced at the clock and the arms were showing it was past two in the morning. The plane have landed hours ago and he knew they arrived there safely. Though for some reason, he wanted to hear from him. Was he fine. A hunch told him to just call him, yet he knew he was no one to him and it would be weird for him to suddenly care.

A text came in just in time to save him from going insane battling with himself. ‘Are you awake?’ the text read. The number although has not been saved in his phone memory, it was seared in his. He smiled to himself. He was not being in the zone alone it seems.

‘Nani?’ He replied instantly. A small curve formed on his lips. Holding on to his mobile phone as if it was his life.

A minute passed and the text was not replied. He was about to give up any hope that moment for the person on the other line to ever be his friend. Though a sudden call startled him. “Why are you still awake?” The raspy voice spoke on the other end of the line.

The smile that was about to be erased from his face became bigger. “No reason. Why are you calling me in the middle of the night?” He asked skeptically, slightly amused.

A short laugh came as a reply. “Thank you for giving Yasuda the tickets.” Nishikido spoke. He was known for his sharp tongue but he is also well known for his inability to speak at times.

“It’s fine really. It was not as if I needed to rush home anyways. Besides most of the my group members are still here.” Ueda replied. “Nishikido.” He spoke as Nishikido said his name at the same time. “Ah, gomen. Nani?” He asked. He was not sure of the reason that he is always giving in to this man.

“Gomen.” Nishikido spoke. “Hey, how about I’ll pick you up tomorrow. Maybe we can talk about stuff over lunch.” He said as he suddenly felt himself blushing.

“Hai. I’ll be waiting at the airport then.” Ueda spoke softly. Silence fell upon them again for a moment. Yet the silence felt dense. “See you tomorrow then.” He said breaking the silence.

“Yeah.” Nishikido replied as they ended their conversation.

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Yamashita came to the hospital as quickly as he could. As soon as he parked his car, he dashed to the emergency ward. Tegoshi who was half-awake became fully aware as he saw Yamashita’s face. “Gomen nasai.” he spoke as his pale face blushed slightly.

“You’re really going to get in trouble one of these days, you know.” Yamashita said sternly but gently. He understood the young boy’s need to strive to be the best in everything he does. He was once like that as well. But he knew his limits. Yet Tegoshi has been stretching himself too thin lately.

Tegoshi looked a little surprise to see Yamashita unexpected reaction. “Ano, why are you here? How did you know?” He asked sitting up a little straighter.

“A girl called me. You fainted at the car park. How do you think you got here?” Yamashita questioned the dazed boy. “What do you remember actually?” he asked the boy. Tegoshi scrunched his forehead trying to remember. Though nothing came to mind. He had no memory of ever getting back to Tokyo. Yamashita let out a smirk at the boy. “Funny thing she doesn't recognize you at all though.”

“Why is it funny?” Tegoshi asked innocently. Yamashita just shook his head.

“Ah, sir. You must be the person I called.” A foreign girl said as she came in the room and sat Tegoshi’s things on the table. “I’m sorry, but I had to take the taxi. I guess your car is still at the airport.” She said as she hands him his key.

“Arigatou, ne. What’s your name by the way?” Tegoshi replied. The girl just smiled back.

“Catherine.” She spoke.

“Wait. Why are you here?” Yamashita spoke suddenly.

The girl just smiled. “I found him and it’s not right to just leave him alone.” She replied. “Why?”

“You are not a regular at this hospital are you?” Yamashita asked suddenly. The girl just shook her head. “Is there a reason for you choosing this hospital in particular?” He asked.

Catherine let out a laugh. “Seriously you’re asking me that.” She asked. Yamashita’s serious facial expression did not change a bit. “I’m an intern here. I’m doing nursing, and I was put under an international student exchange program to come here.” She answered before bidding the boys goodbye.

Yamashita face fell. He had seen the wrong person. He so close yet he had not the courage to face her. He could not. Realizing that Tegoshi got off the bed and kneeling beside him. “You’ve been acting weird lately.” He started. “What is it that’s bothers you so much?”  He questioned the older boy.

Yamashita just shook his head. “Just go to bed, and get better.” Yamashita spoke softly and carefully not to let his broken voice heard.

“Her name is Catherine isn’t it, Pi?” Tegoshi asked suddenly. Yamashita looked at him puzzled. “You asked me once, if a person you never met can you call her a family. Her name is Catherine isn’t it?” He asked again. Yamashita stood frozen.