The following Monday came and I was sitting in my class, listening to my teacher read from a literature book. I stared out the window, not really paying attention. Suddenly, I started to feel a little dizzy. I sighed as I rested my forehead in my hand and stared down at my literature book.
Geez. I hope i'm not getting sick all over again...
"Tachibana, read paragraph three, please." My teacher said.
"U-uh...Yes!" I said then stood up and picked up my book. I started to read a few lines from the paragraph, but it all jumbled up in my head.
I'm better at speaking Japanese than reading it and I'm definitely having trouble reading it right now. I started to stumble over a few words and heard the class snickering.
"Quiet! Tachibana, please continue." My teacher said.
"Y-Yes..." I said then continued to read, but I continued to feel the anxiety.
Just then, I felt my heart racing and I felt myself getting even more dizzy, but I tried to push through it and continue the paragraph. Though, the words disappeared from me and I collapsed onto the floor, passed out yet again. I felt someone shaking me and I was able to hear Rei's faint voice calling my name.
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I was taken to the nurse's office to rest and get examined. I managed to wake up and I sat next to Rei on the bed. He had his arm wrapped around my shoulder to hold me steady.
"Are you alright?" He asked.
I nodded as I stared down at the floor.
"Arata, did you eat breakfast this morning? This is the first time of you passing out before lunch." The nurse said.
"I....I didn't. I wasn't really hungry this morning..." I said softly.
"Arata!"
Suddenly, I heard Kenshi's voice. I looked up to see Kenshi barging into the room. He walked past Remi and sat next to me on the bed, making me sit in the middle between him and Rei.
"Arata, I heard what happened. Are you alright?" He asked.
I slowly nodded. "Y-Yeah...."
Then, Rei felt my forehead. "You're burning up..." He said.
"And your face is red." Kenshi said.
"Your blood sugar levels are low too. Maybe you should go to the hospital..." The nurse started.
I quickly shook my head. "N-No! I just need to eat. That's all...Maybe i'm starting to catch a cold or something...."
"Want me to take you home then?" Kenshi suggested.
I looked at him, surprised at his offer.
"R-Really?" I asked.
Kenshi nodded. "It's no problem. I don't mind missing my classes in order to take care of you."
I smiled softly then nodded. "Thank you." I said then looked at Rei.
"R-Rei...is it alright if Kenshi takes me home?" I asked.
Rei stared at me like he was debating Kenshi's offer then he sighed and nodded. "Yes. You need to go home and rest."
"Besides..." He started, looking straight at Kenshi. "He has a car."
I smiled softly then looked at Kenshi. "It's settled then."
Kenshi smiled then stood up. "Let's go then." He said.
I nodded then stood up and started to walk out of the nurse's office with Kenshi. Though, I suddenly felt my legs collapsing under me.
"Woah. Be careful." Kenshi said, holding me up.
"Here, why don't you ride on my back?" He said then knelt down on the floor and turned his back towards me.
"O-Oh...I dunno."
"It's quite alright. Just get on my back." He said.
I nodded then climbed onto his back. I got situated on his back before Kenshi walked out of the nurse's office and headed outside to his limo. When Kenshi walked up to the limo, he set me down then climbed into the limo first. I started to climb into it also when I heard Remi call my name.
"Arata! Don't forget your bag!" He shouted, running up to me then handed me my school bag.
"Thanks..." I said.
Remi shrugged. "No problem. Get better alright?" He said then ran back into the school.
I smiled as I watched Remi leave then I climbed into the limo. The driver closed the door behind me once I got inside then he walked up to the driver's seat and got in. Immediately, I felt Kenshi's arm wrapping itself around my shoulder. I smiled then rested my head on his chest and closed my eyes.
As we were riding, I started to hear Kenshi's heart beating really fast. I wasn't sure why it was racing so I looked up at him to question him.
"K-Kenshi..." I started
"Yeah?" He said.
"Your heart...it's pounding." I noted.
I saw Kenshi smile softly. "That's because i'm with you." He said then looked at me softly.
I couldn't help, but to smile back then rested my head on his chest again and closed my eyes. I kinda like hearing Kenshi's heart beat really fast. I bet it's not everyday he gets to feel like this.
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