Hmm, what's this, am I alive, did I not join my family, he thought as he regained consciousness, using his hand to block the bright light that stung his eyes. Fumiko chan, he yelled, what happened suddenly coming back to him as he sprung into sitting position wincing at the pain he felt in his leg and heaviness of his whole body. Your awake, a familiar voice called out as they walked into the room, your fever subsided, but your ankle was sprained badly so I had to put you in a cast, he explained.
Kai sat up slowly, throwing off the quilt to reveal the cast on his foot which he squinted to see. You're still a bit out of it, you just need to rest a little you'll be fine, he sat beside him and explained, Kai looked over at him still not able to see properly. He squinted and leaned in, on seeing brownish gold locks he gasped and pulled away with his hand over his mouth, fear suddenly cropping up. G-goldilocks?, he muttered as his sight cleared up and he saw his number one bully just sitting there with a kind smile looking genuinely worried.
Heh, uh..the names Thomas, Thomas Washington, he put forth his hand for a handshake after itching his neck awkwardly, earning a confused look from Kai. That's understandable, I did try to beat you up a few times, he swerved the hand Kai left hanging using it to itch the back of his head again, an aloof smile playing on his lips. Why did you bring me to your house instead of doing away with me?, Thomas chuckled at how concerned he was that he didn't kill him. I'm not a murderer, I'm just a bully, why would you think I'd kill you.
Do you possibly know if Fumiko's fine, his expression turned into worry as he prayed and hoped he didn't get the answer he so dreaded. She's fine, luckily the cut wasn't too deep so she didn't even need stitches, that God, he let out a deep breath running his hand through his hair. Wait, how did you know about it, he looked up confused, surely Daisuke didn't tell him.
You surely are a city boy, Thomas scoffed, even the next village knows about it, news spreads like wildfire over here. I didn't think you had it in you, you chased after the guy who broke in leaving you with a sprain and bruises, I'm proud, he smiled. Kai confused at what he was saying assuming that's what they told everyone to protect him, but why, why protect someone who stabbed their daughter, could they know that there's something wrong with him. You've been out cold for two days, now you're up I can tell drop you off at home. No, Kai yelled alerting Thomas, I mean does he know I'm hers, he chuckled nervously, not yet, you know we're not yhe best friends so I haven't had a chance to talk to him yet. Keep it that way, don't tell him I'm her, please, okay, he replied on seeing the desperate look on his face.
How long did you say I was out again. Hey, where are you going you shouldn't be running around yet, Thomas ran after Kai, who sprung up from bed and flew down the stairs upon hearing his answer. Kai rummaged through the kitchen, desperately looking for specific ingredients and utensils.
He and Thomas sat quietly at the breakfast table after Kai lit the only candle he could find, sang the birthday song with him and blew out the candle. My sister loved strawberry shortcake, he said with mournful eyes staring at the cake he had baked, it was my fault, if only I listened to mom, he sniffled.
It's not your fault, Thomas let out as K aj sobbed, how would you know, he asked through teary eyes. Actually, I know what happened your family, my mom works in the hospital Mrs Mei took you from and I go visit her there sometimes, I happened to be there that day. When I saw you bawling your eyes out I wanted to run to you, hold you in my arms and tell you everything was gonna be fine, but I didn't, he looked down. Then I blew my second chance at being there for you that day in school, I was so happy to see you after waiting for weeks, but because of my stupidly hopeless communication skills I came off as a bully, I failed once again.
I don't know exactly how the accident happened, but I know one thing for sure, you could never have something to do with it, Thomas reached for his hands on the table squeezing them softly, Kai bawling his eyes out finding comfort in who he least expected.
Drained from all the stress of the day Kai turned in to sleep, reaching for the light switch and turning it off, his other hand turned it on, turning it off again his other hand turned it on. It was happening again, his demons were coming back to haunt him, his eyes started tearing up, can't you just leave me alone, wasn't hurting Miko enough for you, he whispered as the light kept switching on and off.
What are you doing, Kai darted towards the sound, his breath shivering, trying to force a smile, nothing, he replied hiding his left hand behind the crutches. You have the Dr strange love syndrome, Thomas said plainly. My mom's a nurse so I know these things against my will, you wouldn't be playing with the lights like that, so I figured your hands have a mind of their own, he explained sitting next to Kai on the bed.
It's usually caused by brain injuries, you must have gotten one from the accident. So how do I stop it, is there a cure, he asked expectantly. Yes, he confirmed, it usually goes away on its own, I heard talking about the trauma that caused it helps alot too, and, holding something at all times helps too. For example if your hand suddenly starts acting up, just hold on tightly to anything next to you, like this, he stopped and said softly as he held Kai's hand and interlocked fingers. Are your hands usually this soft, he cleared his throat and said still holding onto him tightly while looking elsewhere.