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Feb 03, 2008 12:38

Rating: PG
Dated While Kaidoh is in the med lab, but after Shishido has gone home to the HFC house.
Summary: Ohtori decides to sneak out and visit Kaidoh at Ryuhana. It's a bit of angst, some hidden fluff, and chocolate cookies!


Kaidoh: ::still stuck in medlab, though they say since there's not much they can do, he should be discharged soon. he's sitting on the bed trying to read a book and catch up on homework, but he's not really trying, getting frustrated::

Ohtori: *silently slips around the medbay doors, eyes to the ground as he passes some familiar looking people, he still hates being there. He finds Kaidoh with ease and approaches the bed, a worried smile on his face* If you keep glaring at the book your face will freeze like that.

Kaidoh: ::starts, he was so fixated on the book he didn't notice Ohtori come in:: Ohtori-kun - ::blinks, tries to relax his face:: I... don't think it will. ::pauses:: What are you doing here?

Ohtori: *smiles a little more when Kaidoh looks at him* Never know- I'd hate to be the one to find out if it is true, though. *edges closer, keeping a quiet voice* I just wanted to visit you and heard you were here.

Kaidoh: ::shrugs:: Well, I don't think you will be, either. ::scoots over a little on the bed, kind of glad to see Ohtori, just... not under these circumstances:: Think I'm here more than I'm in class, sometimes. They're going to let me out soon.

Ohtori: *settles on the chair by the bed, pulling a small bag out of his backpack* I made these for you and snuck them in...they're the chocolate ones. *frowns at the news a bit* I'm sorry- I totally know how that is...but at least you are being released by the warden- *grins at a passing nurse* soon.

Kaidoh: ::blinks, takes the bag, a little surprised, but... he's learned to get his manners back a bit, over the past few days, as Oishi has taken the edge off:: Thanks... ::opens the bag, then nods:: Well, they can't do much. Oishi-san did a little... I guess it's better than it was. ::sighs::

Ohtori: *chews his lower lip, Kaidoh does seem a little off- not too much, but enough for him to worry* Was it that bad?

Kaidoh: ::snorts a little, derisively:: Just a little. Think I understand why Echizen went crazy, getting injections every day.

Ohtori: *pales and rubs at his arms a little, shaking his head* ...Yeah-*knows that all too well and tries his best not to think about those dark days or Blackguard anymore*

Kaidoh: ::sighs:: Well, whatever. Guess if there was an antidote, they didn't bother making it, and Oishi-san doesn't know either. I keep wondering if they should just announce Kaidoh Kaoru dead or something.

Ohtori: ...*blinks up at him* You aren't dead, though.

Kaidoh: I might as well be. I don't know what to tell my mom. She keeps calling and... I don't want to talk to her. Or Dad. Or even Hazue. I'm... not me.

Ohtori: ...*sighs and gently touches his hand* That's pretty normal- I haven't been the old me in years. I think it's just something that happens...*smiles weakly* You're still you to me.

Kaidoh: ::frowns:: I don't like it. I don't like being mad all the time.

Ohtori: *pets the top of his hand carefully* Then don't be...it's poison.

Kaidoh: ::sighs, frustrated:: I wouldn't be, if I could remember how. I just... I can't stop.

Ohtori: It's alright...give it time.

Kaidoh: I guess... Heh, I barely remember how to be patient

Ohtori: *smiles a little* Nothing wrong with that.

Kaidoh: I guess... ::sighs and settles back in the bed a little:: I think it's getting a little easier.

Ohtori: I'm glad- I hate seeing you in here...but I figured this would be the best time to catch up to you and wish you well...

Kaidoh: Heh, yeah, I guess it's easier than trying to catch me otherwise. ::shrugs:: Guess we're both busy. ::glances up:: You doing okay?

Ohtori: ...uh- yeah. I'm good- *he hates lying to Kaidoh, but would rather support him than deal with his own troubles*

Kaidoh: Guess it's good that one of us is. You don't come here a lot. Busy?

Ohtori: I uhm- am working....at a politician's office and you know- studying for med school and tending to Ryou...

Kaidoh: Right... yeah, you sound busier than me, really. Guess it must be tough. Glad you could come, though. ::sighs:: Even if I'm not really good company.

Ohtori: *shrugs at him and smiles* And I was when I got stabbed?

Kaidoh: ::glances away:: Well... Still. Think you could never be worse company than I am.

Ohtori: *laughs* Trust me on this, I'm a huge jerk at times...you're fine.

Kaidoh: ::laughs:: Sure, you might think so. Think you're not much of a jerk, sorry.

Ohtori: Bet on it. *small smirk*

Kaidoh: ::shakes his head, actually manages to crack a small, wry smile:: We'll see.

Ohtori: *grins* At least it got you to smile...that's a start, ne?

Kaidoh: I guess... you're not doing so bad at this cheering up thing. ::sighs:: Guess between you and Ken maybe I will start feeling more normal again, someday.

Ohtori: I try...and I bet he'll be glad to have you back out of here. I don't think anyone likes being here.

Kaidoh:: Definitely not. Not when I practically have a private room here. ::chuckles lowly:: I think Yamato-san feels the same way.

Ohtori: Must be nice. *smiles lazily* It seems a bit cheerier in here than I remember it.

Kaidoh: ::shrugs:: I dunno, I think it's just 'cause you haven't been here in a while. Still not so great.

Ohtori: It's been years...hasn't it?

Kaidoh: ... Yeah. It has. You've been gone a long time.

Ohtori: Yeah- *shrugs and glances around, clearly a little uncomfortable being there*

Kaidoh: ::does notice, shifts on the bed a little:: You don't have to stay on my account, you know. ::glances around a little:: I know you don't really like it here. ::sighs:: Neither do I, really.

Ohtori: I guess- I'm just sort of- I snuck here. *smiles and shakes his head* I can stay a while- you looked a bit annoyed with that book anyway.

Kaidoh: ... Oh. Well, I won't tell anyone. ::glances at the book, then shoves it away:: Definitely annoyed. Homework is annoying.

Ohtori: *conspiratorial smile* Want a hand with the homework?

Kaidoh: ::blinks, then grins a little again:: Sure, if you're offering. You might regret it though.

Ohtori: Bring on your worst.

Kaidoh: Heh. ::shows Ohtori the calculus book:: You sure you want to help?

Ohtori: *blinks at it* ...wow- uhm- I'm still learning that a bit too...*has a tutor still through Oshitari*

Kaidoh: ::chuckles:: It's okay. I just wanted to finish... I want to graduate on time.

Ohtori: I can help with the basic stuff! *smiles a little more*

Kaidoh: Yeah, okay. ::settles down and lets Ohtori help him work through some of the problems

ohtori, kaidoh

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