InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me in the Stars ❯ Sick ( Chapter 19 )

Sick

Kagome could feel someone shaking her and she tried to push the hands away. The hands

shook her again and she opened her eyes to Kaede's face.

"Child, are you sick?"

"Wha-what time is it?"

"7:30."

"7:30??"

Kagome jumped up and fell the the floor, dizzy. Kaede helped her up.

"You're sick, you should stay in today."

"I can't, if I miss a day of class I'll have a lot of things to make up. Oh no! I haven't even finish

my homework!"

"You're cheeks are red from fever and you're dizzy. You are sick so you should stay in today.

You won't be able to concentrate in school."

Kagome slowly got up this time, being careful not to rush herself.

"I'm sorry Kaede, can I just take some medicene? I have to hurry or else Kikyo will leave

without me."

"Kagome-"

Kaede gave up, knowing Kagome was too stubborn.

"I'll have some ready downstairs. You better hurry, Kikyo got up early for once today."

Kagome nodded her head and walked to her bathroom. By the time she was done Kaede was

waiting at the foot of the stairs with a steaming mug in her hand. Kagome took the mug and

drank it down, trying to ignore the nasty taste of herbs. Muttering a quick thank you, she ran

outside and made it in the car before Kikyo could tell the driver to leave. The running had left

her dizzy and she held on to her seat to stop the world from spinning. When they arrived at

school Kikyo quickly went out to join her friends. The driver stopped her for a moment to

give her an umbrella.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there yesterday to pick you up. Mistress said to leave and not come back.

Here, take an umbrella, just in case. The mistress has been very tense lately."

"Don't worry about it, I understand. Thank you."

Kagome stepped out of the car and walked towards the building. Just getting there was taking

effort, her energy was low and her body felt so heavy. Trudging along she finally made it to

her locker and got out the books she needed. When she sat down in her desk in class she held

her head in her hands. Everything was spinning again. *Maybe I should have taken Kaede's

advice, but, I can't miss school. I already forgot to do homework. If I stay on top, a college

might give me a scholarship* Rubbing her head, Kagome tried to pay attention in class. By

the time the bell rang her body felt like lead and her head was aching. It felt like hundreds of

hammers were hitting inside her head. When she made it to the door, she could feel her legs

give out and her eyes closed to sweet oblivion.

Sesshoumaru saw Kagome fell and hurried to her side, worry etched in his face. He saw that

her cheeks were bright red and when he touched them, they were burning. He picked her up

with his arms and walked down the hallway, ignoring the stares of students. When he was

outside he opened his car door and carefully put her in the front seat. Driving quickly, he

rushed to the hospital. Her body was too hot, and judging from her labored breathing, she

was very sick. *How could she have gotten sick so soon? I told her to change out of her

clothes* What he didn't know was that she was working for hours scrubbing a floor when she

should have been laying down in a warm bed. When he got in he called his personal doctor

and waited for him to treat her. After an hour the doctor finally allowed Sesshoumaru to

come in.

"She has a severe cold and her body is mentally and physically exhausted. Combined

together, she will recover very, very slowly. I brought her temperature down but I'll have to

check up on her every now and then. She just needs some rest, a lot of it actually."

"Thank you."

Sesshoumaru entered the room and saw Kagome sleeping. He moved closer to observe her

face. Her labored breathing had lessened but the doctor was right. She looked exhausted and

was shivering. He called the nurse for another blanket and tucked her in tightly with it. Taking

out his cellphone he called the school to make up excuses for both of them. The principal

accepted them with no furthur questions. Now all that was left was to wait for her to wake up.

Kagome woke up to a harsh bright light. Groaning she tried to get up. A hand pushed her

gently down.

"Lay down, it's not good for you to get up so soon."

"Where am I?"

"The hospital."

"Why am I here?"

"You fell unconscious at the end of class."

"Oh. Am, am I very sick?"

"Yes, did you change out of your clothes like I told you to yesterday?"

"Yes...."

"Then why did you get sick so quickly."

"I guess I was just really tired that day, maybe I catch cold easily. Oh, school!"

"Don't worry, I already called with excuses."

"What time is it?"

"About noon."

"Have you been here this whole time?"

"No, just checked up every now and then." Sesshoumaru lied. He in fact hadn't left her side.

"Thank you. I don't mean to be a burden."

"I don't need your thanks."

Hurt, Kagome sighed and closed her eyes.

"Could you wake me when it's 4?"

"Why?"

"I have something I need to do."

"It can wait." But his words didn't reach her ears because she had fallen asleep. Brushing away

a strand of hair, he dared to touch her cheeks. It was still a little hot, but better than before.

Sesshoumaru leaned back in his seat, taking up his vigil again.