Yuhi wanted to continue this topic but Sumire suddenly stood up and said the sign would dry quicker outside. He had to agree there, since this room barely has any sunlight. The two of them lift one side, although he insisted that he would be fine carrying it alone.

This girl is so stubborn. But I guess that is fine, it is better for her to be stubborn and unreasonable then mope around.

It did not take long before they reached outside. "I wonder if the others will like the sign.."

"You didn't show anyone yet?"

"I was a bit worried that they would disagree." Sumire laughed. "But I liked my idea a lot, so I just went with it."

"I don't think you have to worry." Yuhi paused. "You're on the same level as me, so nobody should have a problem with that."

To his surprise, he watched as a familiar tint of red appeared on the girl's cheeks. His eyes widened when he saw her blushing and he looked away. Why does she look so happy? What a weird girl.

He caught something from the corner of his eye fast approaching them. It was a blurred figure, no - the sound of an engine. Yuhi dropped the sign and pushed Sumire away as fast as he could.

...

Hospital - A few hours later -

The past few weeks were rather harsh on him. No, ever since Sumire came here he had to change his entire routine and schedule. In order to spend more time with her, he pushed most of his work at later times during the day. Sometimes he would not return until the morning, and only sleep for an hour before having to get up for breakfast. He would have more time to sleep but Sumire is an early riser and he liked to have breakfast with her. The girl did not seem to eat very well whenever she is alone.

The stress was weighing down on him, so when he collapse due to exhaustion and overwork Yuhi isn't surprised.

The constant beeping sound that echoed in his ear annoyed him.

His entire body felt heavy but he managed to muster some strength and opened his eyes. Darkness filled his vision and at first, he could not make out where he was since everything was blurred. It took a few minutes before he the blurred images began to take proper shape.

The blurred images slowly turned into white walls, ceilings, bedsheets, a breathing machine, and a heart monitor.

His gaze fell on the woman clutching his hand tightly, fast asleep, and sighed. It seems like he caused problems for her there. One minute they were having a rather interesting debate with one another and the next moment he collapsed.

The edges of her eyes seemed puffy and she wore a disturbed expression on her face. Did she cry for him?

He tried to recall what happened before he collapsed but everything was still hazy for him. He does not understand how he got here. The only person he saw before he fell asleep was Sumire. Was she the one who carried him here? It wouldn't surprise him if that were the case. Sumire is stronger than most people. Still, with what happened two days ago, it would worry him if she carried him.

Yuhi extended his hand out and parted the loose strands of hair away from her face. It seems like he has underestimated her quite a bit. Yuhi did not think that Sumire cared for him this much. When he first asked her out, Yuhi understood that she only agreed because he made it difficult for her to say no. If she said no then, it would have destroyed their friendship.

It did not matter to him how their relationship started out. While he would have liked it if she told him she loved him first, he isn't particular on the details.

His thoughts broke off when he saw the girl stir awake. Yuhi immediately pulled his hand back. "Yuhi. .? "

"Mm. You okay?"

At that comment, she immediately burst into tears. She wrapped her arms around him. " Yuhi! Yuhi. I was really scared, we decided to go outside to help the others and suddenly that bike came out of nowhere."

Ah, so that's what happened. If he fainted then why would his entire body ache so much?

But if it is like that, then he must have saved her.

Her hands and her whole body are shaking. That's right, of course. He said it to Asuka after all, that no matter what happens Sumire loves him. Yuhi already knew the girl's feelings long before she came here, otherwise, he would not have confessed to her then. But he also knew what kind of person she is. Even if she had feelings for him, she would not ask him out.

"What if, what if you died and I never got a chance to tell you that I really love you?"

How silly, she already told him that plenty of times. She has not conveyed it with words but her actions tell him enough. Despite the aching feeling in his body, he managed to pull the brunette up. " I know already. I've always known. Heh, besides did you really think I'd die and leave you behind? "

"Yuhi you're smart but can be an idiot sometimes. So I've always wondered whether or not you knew. How deep my feelings for you actually were. I.. I'll get better, I'll get better. Even if it's painful when I'm beside you. I don't want to end things. I don't want to be left with regrets if something happens. So please hold me in your arms. "

Hey hey is she insulting or complimenting him? Which is it? But, hold her in his arms huh? This is the first time she has requested something like that. His gaze softened when he got a proper look at her eyes. Her eyes were sore from crying but as she spoke tears raced down her cheeks.

Geez, she truly is a helpless case.

Yuhi brought his hand to her cheeks. "Right now I can't move. So shouldn't you lead? But this is nice, being seduced in a hospital bed." Yuhi teased.

"Dummy." Sumire murmured.

In the next second her lips brushed against his delicately like butterfly wings. She did not deepen the kiss immediately so he had enough time to inhale her breath. Surprisingly enough Sumire smelled of cigarettes. Yuhi blinked, she doesn't smoke, does she?

Sumire doesn't smoke. But he has occasionally caught her lighting cigarettes. Whenever she wakes up and leaves his side, Yuhi goes after her. He would often find her on the balcony, with a cigarette in her hands.

But quite some time has passed since she has last done this, so he is a bit surprised. What triggers her to do this?

She's good at this after all huh? He wants to ask about the marks since it bugged him. But he doesn't want to destroy the moment right now. Still, he could speculate why she is good at kissing. Her first boyfriend was a jerk but he must have taught her how to kiss. The second one? Yuhi unfortunately did not know much about him. All he knew was the guy was in the music industry too.