Gravitation Fan Fiction ❯ New Beginnings ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: teartrax 
Tatsuha gets a shock.
Anime/Manga: Gravitation Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance / Angst | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.14.2007 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.4K | Visits: 367 | Status: Work In Progress
Tatsuha gets a shock.
Anime/Manga: Gravitation Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance / Angst | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.14.2007 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.4K | Visits: 367 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own Gravitation, it belongs to the fantastic and talented Maki Murakami.
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Chapter Two
Tatsuha (POV)
I know aniki’s going to kill me, but who cares? I need to borrow one of his cars. I want to take Ryuichi out on a date, so I need a car. I don’t want to take my motorcycle. Besides it’s hard to have sex on a motorcycle.
I use the key I had copied and open his front door. I know he’s out with Tohma, I just hope Shuichi’s out. Well, even if he isn’t he wont squeal on me. I shut the door, and jump out of my skin when I hear a gun shot.
I race into the front room, and see Shuichi slumped against the couch. A gun falls from his hand and thunks to the ground. His eyes are closed. I’ve never been so scared in all my life as I make my way towards him and feel for a pulse.
A tear of relief makes its way down my cheek as I feel his heart beat against his neck. He opens his eyes and looks at me. I tell him to hold on, that everything’s going to be all right. I don’t waste time. I race to the phone and call for an ambulance. Then I phone aniki, but his phone is switched off, so I leave a rather frantic message for him on his voice mail. I then phone Tohma, but his phone’s also switched off. A momentary thought flashed through my mind on whether there out fucking somewhere, then I dismiss the thought. Only yesterday aniki told me he was thinking of asking Shuichi to marry him.
After leaving a message on Tohma’s phone, I call Ryuichi and ask him to meet me at the hospital. I hang up the phone and open the front door, then go back to Shuichi. My heart misses a beat when I see his eyes are closed. I check his pulse and sigh when I feel it, but it’s faint.
I try talking to him, but he can’t hear me, so I start pacing. I look out the window every few seconds, watching for the ambulance. The sirens blaring and the squeal of the tires inform me that it’s here.
I wait anxiously as for them to arrive. Two medics rush into the room, and I just point stupidly at Shuichi, letting them take control. I hover in the background, watching as they strap an oxygen mask to his face and apply pressure to the wound.
They lift his seemingly lifeless body onto the stretcher, and I follow them out of the apartment and towards the lift. Even though it only took a few seconds, it felt like an eternity for the doors to open.
I get in the back of the ambulance with Shuichi, and hold his hand. I feel so useless. I wish I would have arrived at aniki’s apartment sooner. If I hadn’t stopped to talk to that girl, maybe I would have been in time, and maybe I would have been able to stop him.
But I know this isn’t my fault. It’s aniki’s. I don’t know what he’s done this time, but I know Shuichi doesn’t deserve the treatment my brother inflicts on him. But what about yesterday? He told me he was going to ask Shuichi to marry him. That means he loves him, right?
So why did Shuichi want to kill himself? I just hope we get to the hospital in time to save him. He’s looking really pale and his lips are looking a little blue. By the time the ambulance stops outside the hospital, Shuichi’s stopped breathing.
I watch as the two medics race him through the doors and into the operating theatre. I feel arms encircle my neck, and the familiar smell of Ryuichi. He pulls me into his arms as the tidal wave of emotions break, and I break down. He holds me as I sob.
I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to erase the picture of Shuichi’s lifeless body from my mind. The way he was slumped against the couch, blood spreading across his white shirt at an alarming rate.
I feel Ryuichi’s body shake as he cries too. Shuichi has always been a really good friend to Ryuichi, and me. We’ve always been friends. I don’t know what to say… what can I say? I feel my legs buckle and we fall to the floor, holding each other, crying loudly.
I don’t know how long we sat on the floor, but as soon as the door to the operating theatre opens, we pull apart and jump to our feet. As the doctor walks towards us. I look at the expression on his face, but he’s not showing any emotion.
I grip Ryuichi’s hand and pray to Kami-sama that Shuichi’s okay. He gestures for us to follow him into the waiting room, and we sit down opposite him.
“We managed to get the bullet out. It’s a miracle how he just missed his heart. He’s lost a lot of blood…even though his body is fighting, it’s like his mind has given up. He slipped into a coma as we were operating…the next 24 hours will be critical. I think it’s best if you contact his family, just in case.”
He nods his head and leaves the room. I look at Ryuichi to see tears once again making their way down his face. I swallow painfully. I suppose I better start phoning people. Unfortunately, I only know Hiro’s number.
I stand up and walk to the payphone. I take a deep breath and phone Hiro. I’m not looking forward to this conversation.
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After all the phone calls were made, Ryuichi and I were allowed to see Shuichi. We sat on either side of his bed, each holding one of his hands. He looks terrible. I can’t help but keep watch on the heart monitor. The beeps are regular, but the doctor did say the next 24 hours would be critical. I hope his parents make it here. They‘re on vacation, visiting family in Osaka. Hiro said he would be here as soon as he can
A gentle tapping on the door snaps me back to reality. I look to see Fujisaki, Sakano, and K enter the room. There’s no need for talking. I can see by their expressions that they’re as worried as I am. They grab some chairs and sit around the bed.
We don’t take our eyes off of him. I know I’m afraid if I do he’ll disappear, or something. I check my watch, wondering where the hell aniki is. He better not be out fucking Tohma. If he is, I’ll fucking kill the bastard.
A few hours later two things happen at the same time. Hiro rushes into the room, with Ayaka right behind him, and then the heart monitor starts making that continuous beeping sound. The blood drains from my face as I look at Shuichi.
The door flies open and doctors and nurses stream into the room, ushering us all out of the room. Before the door shuts behind us, I see Shuichi’s body convulse as the paddles on his chest tries to kick start his heart to beat again.
I look around at the others, Ayaka’s holding Hiro as he cries. Sakano’s passed out on the floor. Fujisaki and K look me with the same dread on their faces as I have on mine. Ryuichi puts his arms around me and I lean into his embrace.
“Tatsuha.” I look round to see Aniki and Tohma walking towards us.
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Chapter Two
Tatsuha (POV)
I know aniki’s going to kill me, but who cares? I need to borrow one of his cars. I want to take Ryuichi out on a date, so I need a car. I don’t want to take my motorcycle. Besides it’s hard to have sex on a motorcycle.
I use the key I had copied and open his front door. I know he’s out with Tohma, I just hope Shuichi’s out. Well, even if he isn’t he wont squeal on me. I shut the door, and jump out of my skin when I hear a gun shot.
I race into the front room, and see Shuichi slumped against the couch. A gun falls from his hand and thunks to the ground. His eyes are closed. I’ve never been so scared in all my life as I make my way towards him and feel for a pulse.
A tear of relief makes its way down my cheek as I feel his heart beat against his neck. He opens his eyes and looks at me. I tell him to hold on, that everything’s going to be all right. I don’t waste time. I race to the phone and call for an ambulance. Then I phone aniki, but his phone is switched off, so I leave a rather frantic message for him on his voice mail. I then phone Tohma, but his phone’s also switched off. A momentary thought flashed through my mind on whether there out fucking somewhere, then I dismiss the thought. Only yesterday aniki told me he was thinking of asking Shuichi to marry him.
After leaving a message on Tohma’s phone, I call Ryuichi and ask him to meet me at the hospital. I hang up the phone and open the front door, then go back to Shuichi. My heart misses a beat when I see his eyes are closed. I check his pulse and sigh when I feel it, but it’s faint.
I try talking to him, but he can’t hear me, so I start pacing. I look out the window every few seconds, watching for the ambulance. The sirens blaring and the squeal of the tires inform me that it’s here.
I wait anxiously as for them to arrive. Two medics rush into the room, and I just point stupidly at Shuichi, letting them take control. I hover in the background, watching as they strap an oxygen mask to his face and apply pressure to the wound.
They lift his seemingly lifeless body onto the stretcher, and I follow them out of the apartment and towards the lift. Even though it only took a few seconds, it felt like an eternity for the doors to open.
I get in the back of the ambulance with Shuichi, and hold his hand. I feel so useless. I wish I would have arrived at aniki’s apartment sooner. If I hadn’t stopped to talk to that girl, maybe I would have been in time, and maybe I would have been able to stop him.
But I know this isn’t my fault. It’s aniki’s. I don’t know what he’s done this time, but I know Shuichi doesn’t deserve the treatment my brother inflicts on him. But what about yesterday? He told me he was going to ask Shuichi to marry him. That means he loves him, right?
So why did Shuichi want to kill himself? I just hope we get to the hospital in time to save him. He’s looking really pale and his lips are looking a little blue. By the time the ambulance stops outside the hospital, Shuichi’s stopped breathing.
I watch as the two medics race him through the doors and into the operating theatre. I feel arms encircle my neck, and the familiar smell of Ryuichi. He pulls me into his arms as the tidal wave of emotions break, and I break down. He holds me as I sob.
I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to erase the picture of Shuichi’s lifeless body from my mind. The way he was slumped against the couch, blood spreading across his white shirt at an alarming rate.
I feel Ryuichi’s body shake as he cries too. Shuichi has always been a really good friend to Ryuichi, and me. We’ve always been friends. I don’t know what to say… what can I say? I feel my legs buckle and we fall to the floor, holding each other, crying loudly.
I don’t know how long we sat on the floor, but as soon as the door to the operating theatre opens, we pull apart and jump to our feet. As the doctor walks towards us. I look at the expression on his face, but he’s not showing any emotion.
I grip Ryuichi’s hand and pray to Kami-sama that Shuichi’s okay. He gestures for us to follow him into the waiting room, and we sit down opposite him.
“We managed to get the bullet out. It’s a miracle how he just missed his heart. He’s lost a lot of blood…even though his body is fighting, it’s like his mind has given up. He slipped into a coma as we were operating…the next 24 hours will be critical. I think it’s best if you contact his family, just in case.”
He nods his head and leaves the room. I look at Ryuichi to see tears once again making their way down his face. I swallow painfully. I suppose I better start phoning people. Unfortunately, I only know Hiro’s number.
I stand up and walk to the payphone. I take a deep breath and phone Hiro. I’m not looking forward to this conversation.
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After all the phone calls were made, Ryuichi and I were allowed to see Shuichi. We sat on either side of his bed, each holding one of his hands. He looks terrible. I can’t help but keep watch on the heart monitor. The beeps are regular, but the doctor did say the next 24 hours would be critical. I hope his parents make it here. They‘re on vacation, visiting family in Osaka. Hiro said he would be here as soon as he can
A gentle tapping on the door snaps me back to reality. I look to see Fujisaki, Sakano, and K enter the room. There’s no need for talking. I can see by their expressions that they’re as worried as I am. They grab some chairs and sit around the bed.
We don’t take our eyes off of him. I know I’m afraid if I do he’ll disappear, or something. I check my watch, wondering where the hell aniki is. He better not be out fucking Tohma. If he is, I’ll fucking kill the bastard.
A few hours later two things happen at the same time. Hiro rushes into the room, with Ayaka right behind him, and then the heart monitor starts making that continuous beeping sound. The blood drains from my face as I look at Shuichi.
The door flies open and doctors and nurses stream into the room, ushering us all out of the room. Before the door shuts behind us, I see Shuichi’s body convulse as the paddles on his chest tries to kick start his heart to beat again.
I look around at the others, Ayaka’s holding Hiro as he cries. Sakano’s passed out on the floor. Fujisaki and K look me with the same dread on their faces as I have on mine. Ryuichi puts his arms around me and I lean into his embrace.
“Tatsuha.” I look round to see Aniki and Tohma walking towards us.