Things Happen... Bunny Care Time Kotarou and Tamayo were sitting on the couch growing uneasy as time ticked away. Hatoko noticed the time as well. Even if Shoko was going to be putting in over time today, she would at least be home by now. It was already 9:30 PM. The phone rang. "Suzuhara residence," answered Kotarou. He heard a familiar voice, however it sounded pained. "Mother?" said Kotarou, "Is something wrong?" "Shoko-san was in a car accident half an hour ago. I received a call from Misaki-chan's Mother." replied Kotarou's mother slowly. Kotarou took a breath. "Is she..." started Kotarou. "She's alive, luckily. She didn't sustain any permanent injuries, however she won't be coming home tonight..." said Kotarou's Mother. "What are you implying then?" asked Kotarou. "Misaki-chan will be spending the night with us again. We can't leave her alone. Please break the news to her gently and ask Tamayo or Hatoko to help prepare a few sets of clothes. I'm on my way." and with that she hung up. Kotarou slowly placed the phone on the receiver. He sat next to Tamayo and relayed the information, and then they both went to knock on Misaki's door. Hatoko heard knocks on the door. She left Misaki's side and walked slowly to the door. Misaki turned around to watch. "Yes?" asked Hatoko. "Something has happened, we need to speak to Suzuhara-san," replied Kotarou. Hatoko noticed that something BAD had happened, as indicated my Kotarou's voice which she knew so well. She unlocked the door and Kotarou and Tamayo followed Hatoko to Misaki's bedside. Hatoko sat down next to Misaki. Kotarou broke the news to Misaki as gently as he good. He and Tamayo left the room quietly. They tried to make Hatoko come as well, but Misaki wrapped her arms around her. The body language was enough to keep Kotarou and Tamayo from taking Hatoko away. The bedroom door closed. Misaki was in a state of slight shock. Her eyes went blank. Her body became heavy against Hatoko. Misaki didn;t know what to think, all she could do was cry again. Tears rolled down her face onto Hatoko's shoulder. Hatoko attempted to face Misaki, but Misaki interpetted as it like Hatoko was trying to get away. Misaki held tigher onto Hatoko's abdomen. "Misaki-chan..." whispered Hatoko. No reply. "She'll be ok Misaki-chan..." Hatoko whispered. Again, no reply. Hatoko tried a different approach. "I'll stay with you Misaki-chan. Don't worry. I'll stay with you tonight, and past that, whatever it takes..." she whispered again. Misaki looked into Hatoko's eyes. Hatoko looked back into Misaki's. Misaki managed a small smile. She wiped away her tears, however she had nothing to say, her mouth didn't want to make words. "Can you let me go so I can pack a few things for you Misaki-chan?" asked Hatoko. Misaki nodded. Her arms fell to her sides. She watched Hatoko as she packed clothes for her. Misaki recovered her voice. "I don't know what I'd do without you Hatoko-chan... No one has ever do this much for me in such a short time... It kinda makes me feel guilty..." mumbled Misaki with her head down. Hatoko looked at her for a moment. "Don't ever feel guilty Misaki-chan... I do this because I love you, and you deserve it more then anyone else I know." replied Hatoko, who had just finished packing Misaki's suitcase. "Now stop worrying. Your coming with me to spend the night again, remember? Everything will be fine... see? Your suitcase is packed. Shoko-san will be fine. She'll probably call you tomorrow anyways." reassured Hatoko. She put out her hand for Misaki and pulled her up. "Hold my hand Misaki-chan," said Hatoko as she grabbed Misaki's hand. Hatoko used her other hand to pull the suitcase behind as she lead Misaki out to the front of the house to wait for her mother. Kotarou and Tamayo went through the house and turned off the lights. They came outside and locked the door behind them. Kotarou and Hatoko's mother appeared soon after in front of the house. --- Tamayo was dropped off at her own home as her parents were there. After arriving at Kotarou's (and Hatoko's) home/dojo, they were served a late dinner snack as no one had eaten yet. Kotarou went off to bed. Hatoko and Misaki started off for the guest room that Misaki had stayed in last time, but Hatoko's Mother stopped Hatoko. Misaki didn't notice and continued on. "I'm sure she's feeling pretty down. Please take care of her tonight Hatoko. I know she trusts you." asked Hatoko's Mother of Hatoko. Hatoko nodded as she looked into her Mother's understanding eyes. Hatoko caught up with Misaki. They entered the guest room that Misaki had used last time and Hatoko set the suitcase to the side of the desk. Misaki walked slowly to the bed and collapsed into it. Hatoko wandered over and sat down next to Misaki. "I wish this didn't have to happen to Shoko-san..." said Misaki quietly. "You couldn't do anything to stop it Misaki-chan, things happen and all you can do is get through them somehow." replied Hatoko. "It's not fair though Hatoko-chan, she never hurt anybody." whispered back Misaki as a tear fell from her face onto the sheets of the bed. "I know Misaki-chan..." comforted Hatoko. Misaki reached out for Hatoko and pulled her close. Misaki broke into tears as she embraced Hatoko once again. She buried her face into Hatoko's chest. Hatoko was helpless now. She knew that Misaki just had to get over the fact that Shoko was injured because bad things happen to the innocent just because they do. She let Misaki use her as a rag-doll as the night continued on. Thunder could be heard in the distance. It would rain soon. The room would become cold. Hatoko managed to pull the covers over herself and Misaki. Misaki didn't seem to notice however. All she could do at the moment was moisten Hatoko's clothing with tears. This occured to Hatoko. "Misaki-chan, we need to put on our pajama-gowns..." said Hatoko as she rubbed Misaki's back. Misaki looked up and nodded slowly. "Ok Misaki-chan... I'll be back shortly." and with that Hatoko left to get her pajamas. As soon as she left the room she ran to her own and came back with the pajamas, incase Misaki grew uneasy. Hatoko shed her clothing and wriggled into her pajamas. She found Misaki's pajamas in her suitcase and went over to Misaki. Misaki stood up slowly and looked blankly at Hatoko. "Arms up..." ordered Hatoko softly. Misaki put her arms up and Hatoko whipped off her shirt and slipped off her pants. She tossed Misaki's pajama-gown over her head and pulled it down to the floor. (note *1) "Just like a child..." joked Hatoko. Misaki gave a weak smile, still uneasy about the events that had taken place. Misaki lay back down on the bed and beckoned for Hatoko. Hatoko laid down and Misaki pulled her into another embrace after Hatoko had pulled up the covers. Neither of them could help but smile. Neither of them cared when or how the others finally figured out their relationship. All they cared about was each other now. They were inseperable. Glued together by the emotional glue called love forever. --- *Yay! That was have been the shortest time I wrote a chapter of this size! So I can now say: Chapter 5 all done! * Expect revisions tomorrow as I still need to check it for errors. I find it easier to check for errors if you wait a bit ^_^. * Have no clue what I'll do for chapter 6 yet... Maybe those that are reading might wanna suggest a few ideas in the reviews section ^_^ * Anyways, thanks for reading! Please visit my site at http://www.pikacenter.com, and if your looking for fanfiction, try http://www.pikacenter.com/fanfiction/ *Thanks! Ja ne! --- *Notes: *1: For those people out there that think that love is purely for sexual purposes/desires/intentions, Misaki and Hatoko's relationship is not sexual at all. They gain no sexual stimulation from each other, as true love should be. Neither of them are even 13... sheesh...
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