No rest for the wicked...so why should I? [Kagumi]

[Kagumi Michiyo]

he seemed confident in his beliefs, and his voice was sinciere, " okay, if you feel the worry. I will tell you if anything bothers me." and she returned the smile, that was all it was back and forth, endless smiles and hints of happiness.

but once again. their conversation shifted from friendly to serious in a matter of seconds.

she began the thing with a small, " okay," and listened closely to his words. but she tinted bright pink, he thinks of me as a...friend? it was a bit surprising to hear from the mans mouth, but it felt good to hear it from him, " well I was grateful of course mikami, like i said, its been years since someoe stuck out their necks like that for me, and you are the first one to live through it too."

she saw his eyes look at her watch, so with a smile, she checked it, "7:55 dear," now that she knew a bit more, she could now help him with a bit of confidence rather than sit back and watch.

but now he wanted to cinfide in her, that was new. but then again she didnt realize how much she had told mikami on the few days she knew him, so she decied to sit up all of the way and pull from him, just so she couldn forget what he was saying. his cheeks went red

" yes? dont be shy."

[Prosecutor Mikami Teru]

"...Thank you." He was glad she agreed to let him know if he bothered her...he disliked the idea of making things worse, somehow.

Mikami watched her for a moment as she went red, his smile broadening just a little bit more. Warm, kind. The side of him no one ever got to see. Within her comment, though, another detail stood out...the fact that he was the only one to live through protecting her.

So I really did hear her say something like that before.... It was a sad thought, but he would ask her on her own time. He didn't want to dredge that up any more than he already had right now.

The fact that she read off the time to him struck him as incredibly thoughtful and kind...and just a little bit embarrassing. "...Thank you," he murmured, more than a little sheepish. He felt so vulnerable right now, it could make him sick - he didn't even have his glasses on, though he didn't seem to need them anyhow. It was just another layer not present...another shield down. There was a moment of hesitation as she sat up, his eyes sliding to match her gaze.

"...All right...." Mikami swallowed, trying to help the dryness in his throat, trying to sound less hoarse. It didn't really work.

"...You are a very smart and astute young woman...so I don't doubt you've heard of...Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD." He looked uncomfortable as he spoke, almost shy. "I...I have a strong case. I'm more fastidious than most are, because...I need to be. My schedule is very particular...my routine is important. As a result, I...I get very...uneasy...when I can't see what time it is."

This was just the tip of the iceberg, and he knew he was making his phobia sound better than it was - but he hoped she would see through him just enough that he wouldn't need to spell it out.

[Kagumi Michiyo]

he needed the reassurance more than she did, it would kill her to know she caused trouble, that she was a burden to him, it was best then to leave him alone, but he called her friend, he enjoyed her company, so she could trust that she confided in him with these things.

it was still a bit tense when smiles turned into frowns, bad things resulted, or blessings in disguise. the fact he was one who lived through protecting her made her feel his sympathy, it must have been such an odd thing to say to him, the color deepened in her cheeks. but he was willing to push that aside for the matter at hand, that gave her a smile, and that plus the flush made her face so much brighter.

but the watch bit was making him a bit flustered, she couldnt believe he was embarassed, but everyone has the one thing theyre afraid of. his is lack of scheduling, hers was derranged serial killers...

but we'll leave that story for another day ^w^

he put up a lot of courage to make himself sound a bit more confident, but it didnt work, he told her about what was wrong with him, but she felt like it was more than just that. either way, even if there wasnt more, she would wear a watch anyway, she could tell him what time it was, it didnt annoy her at all, the watch was cool enough to see to that. but she nodded, " I see is there more?"

[Prosecutor Mikami Teru]

While it seemed like he might have embarrassed her, she seemed to be happy around him...part of him wondered if this is what having a sibling must be like. Kagumi was definitely accepting, and she didn't seem terribly bothered so far by what he had to say.

Maybe it was only important to him. Maybe it wasn't. Either way, she'd hear it without leaving...not many people would do that for him.

"...I'm afraid not. It's a bit...complicated, really, but...I go in once a month for...examinations. Physical and...mental. The doctors know I tend to panic when unexpected...disturbances...crop up, which is...likely why I'm tied down. I can get a bit...."

More hesitation. He looked away.

"...Hysterical...as apparently you saw...."

[Kagumi Michiyo]

Kagumi was a lot happier in his prescence, and by the looks of things he was happier too. he had done a good thing, protecting her, confiding in her, it was like the older brother she never had. he appreciated that she didnt do anything different than before. her beliefs were firm and well grounded, this was her guardian, her brother, her confidante, and nothing would change that.

and mostly, he was surprised she hadnt gotten up and left him there alone. she had been having that happen to her so much she couldnt bear to do it to other people. it would kill her inside to have just left him alone, she owed him her life, it wouldnt be fair to him.

so her face lacked prejudice or hatred, listening though it made him uncomfortable. but to know unplanned things made him panic a bit, " well these are good things to know, it helps to know my limits with you, and the little extra things to consider. like wearing a watch, so that way if i dont need it you will," she smiled, " and i'll try not to be a bother. really i will."

[Prosecutor Mikami Teru]

For some reason, her words really got to Mikami...a bit of mist rose to his dark eyes, and another tiny smile twitched across his lips. No one had ever been so thoughtful with him...offering to wear a watch, just in case....

Really, no one had been so kind to him in a long, long time...and it touched him.

"Thank you...thank you so much." Clearing his throat, he collected himself a bit more - though his throat was still dry. He wished he didn't have to be restrained like this - it was uncomfortable - but the way his shoulder was numb, he doubted movement was a good idea.

"Don't worry about being a bother...you're not. You're worth my time, unlike most people. If I didn't think so...I wouldn't have told you to come to my office."

There was another meaning in what he had done, really...one that Kagumi may be able to piece together now that she knew just how neurotic he was. In inviting her to come by if she needed his help....

Mikami had given her special permission to interfere with his schedule.

[Kagumi Michiyo]

she had noticed something she hadnt seen before, there were tears in his eyes, i cant believe it...is he....crying?

She smiled a bit more, her face almost glowing. to do things like this for him, it must have meant so much. he was one of the few people to appreciate anything she did,other people took advantage of her and left her hung out to dry as if what she did was just a convenience, it meant nothing to them, but to him her things meant everything.

and he showed it, thanking her with tears in his eyes, " Its no porblem, really, I like to do small things for my friends, whether they ntice or not," she suddenly got back in her current position, wrapping her arms loosely around his neck and her head on his chest. it now meant more to her to hear she was important enough, it filled her with pride, she nestled against him, " thank you, that means alot to me."

[Prosecutor Mikami Teru]

As she rested on top of him again, she would notice that his breathing was relaxed now...a slow rise and fall of his chest. Slowly, Mikami was getting used to this...used to this idea of being a bit closer to someone. He hadn't had that in so long...not since long before his mother died. Not since he was very small.

"...You know...." His tone was soft and gentle...thoughtful. "...I don't really have any family anymore. No one I'm close to. Maybe that's why this strikes me as so...strange." He couldn't see through that mist that still pooled in his eyes, so he turned his head to one side, letting his tears fall. "I think you're the only one besides God who has seen me cry...since I was a little boy."

[Kagumi Michiyo]

Her current position beside him was more soothing than she had expected when she decided to do it. Her head on his chest, she felt him become at ease, his heartbeat now so steady and his chest rising and falling like a small wave, it felt almost calming and she relaxed even more. For the first time in a long time, she was truly comfortable, though it would have been better with his arms around her to feel his warmth, but she understood his situation, so this would suffice for her.

Usually at this point, words were distant, but his voice came out clearly, and she gave a soft smile, " that is probably why we found one another then," she lifted her head and amber eyes gave a loving gaze, " you were lonely, just like me." She took a long finger and brushed away the tears, " that is no problem, its allright to cry, it is supposed to be a cleansing act. You feel a lot better after you cry."

[Prosecutor Mikami Teru]

"...I got used to being alone. I liked it. But...it's nice...to have someone to talk to. I can confide in you. The only one I've had to confide in for the longest time is...God...."

When she wiped away his tears, Mikami flinched a little bit, unused to the contact. This whole thing was both comfortable and uncomfortable, his arms and legs itching to move. Momentarily, he shifted against his restraints, trying not to move so much as to disturb Kagumi.

He was hesitant to bring it up, but...the calm couldn't last forever.

"...Did the doctors tell you...how bad my wound is? Am I going to be able to move properly?"

[Kagumi Michiyo]

the entire time she listened her bright amber eyes analyzed his dark brown ones, it used to be so easy to see into someone, but now she couldnt, or maybe she just didnt want to? she couldnt understand why. " it does feel good to have a friend, you are the only one i have so far," she smiled the silence of being alone was allright with her, but it felt nice to confide in someone instead of writing it out, " but no worries, maybe god wanted you to have a friend, so you wouldnt be alone."

under her hand she felt him get a bit uneasy and he bega to squirm, lightly she lifted her fingers from his face and she felt him struggle a bit. she had never realized how tight they actually put those on him until he tried to move again vainly, it made her feel a bit bad that right now she was moving and gesturing and he couldnt. " oh my they have you locked up tight dont they?"

but suddenly the light tone got serious and Kagumi's smile receded to the wondering line she always had. " I think they said it wasnt life threatening," she remembered sneaking a peek at the papers, " it hit some sensitive nerves in your shoulder, so it will be very sore for a while, im not sure when it will heal, " she looked very guilty saying that. She walked out of it with only a few bruises, Mikami might be in pain for a long time.

[Prosecutor Mikami Teru]

"Maybe he did...."

But now she was noticing how tight his restraints were. For whatever reason, he didn't want to look as uncomfortable as he really was...he didn't want to show his weakness. Despite the way he was itching to move, to get up, to leave...he tried to still himself again, not answering when she commented about the straps.

No weakness. Calm down, Mikami. Calm down. God, please give me strength and patience here.... Still, his eyes wandered towards Kagumi's watch again.

Patiently as he could, he listened to her explanation of his wounds, watching with dark eyes as her smile faded away. He wished for a moment that his hands were free so that he could better comfort her...but instead, he only managed his tiny smile, shaking his head a little bit.

"...It's all right. It's not so bad, really...I'll just have to go easy at the gym." As casual and calm as he could muster - trying to prove he was all right.

[Kagumi Michiyo]

Mikami had almost an automatic reaction to her realization and slowly began to resist any struggling, she could feel it, even when he was weakened he was trying to be the strong one for her. She sat up again, pulling one wild strand of raven hair behind one ear. Though the washing of her hair got the blood and dirt out, her wild hair still fell into its usual place as if nothing happened, and with the sleeping in the position she was in, the unkempt hair was now trying to shield her eyes.

But through her hair she looked at the wound, if he couldn't move, he must have been in pain, if it were Kagumi in his place, she probably would be thrashing like a madwoman trying to get free. partly because it would bring back frightening memories to that day she was kidnapped with her friend, but also because she was a very fidgety person; she couldn't stay still for stuff like that, the only time she was truly still was about an hour ago, lying there asleep hoping he'd wake up.

His eyes wandered to her watch and she checked it again, " Eight fifteen," she was getting used to this now, she wondered to herself how his schedule must operate. It had to be rigorous for him to want to check his watch this often, but once again she didn't mind the change at all.

He was trying to prove he was all right, " I hope so, I really do." she looked at his restraints, " I would loosen them if i could, but i don't know if the doctors would like it or if it would hurt you more."

[Prosecutor Mikami Teru]

Mikami seemed satisfied when she gave him the time - honestly, he was feeling a bit self-conscious about the whole thing, but he was glad that she seemed to understand. His schedule was very tidy and specific, and somewhere inside, it was driving him crazy that he couldn't follow it today.

Dammit, dammit, DAMMIT. This is going to throw me off for some time. Still, he did try his best to be collected...to try and adapt to this whole thing. Regardless, try as he might, there was no disguising the anxiousness in his eyes.

Gently, he shook his head, that tiny smile quivering on the corners of his lips.

"...No, no. It's all right. Clearly, the doctors don't want me moving...if they did, they would come and let me out of the straps. I just...have to try and be patient."

[Kagumi Michiyo]

Kagumi complimented his efforts to hide his weaknesses with a small smile. He must feel so uncomfortable letting his guard down like this. Poor thing. She hoped that this time of him being strapped in the bed would not be long at all seeing as he was able to sleep soundly for a full night. There was too much thought into it, and it pained her to see him like this. Out of all the feelings she has had, the worst she felt was helpless, and that was what made her today. She could not feel helpless, or else there were bad things to happen.

But when he told her to be patient, it was complimented with a chuckle and a sigh. she could not be patient to save her life, her fickle nature was a weakness of hers. " Patient, yes I guess you're right. We will do it for each other at least. If not I will try for you." She wondered to herself how rigid his schedule must be, hers was quite opposite. Besides classes and anything anyone had planned for her to do, she was virtually free for the day. usually this time was spent in the room, writing or reading in the dim light or just thinking, trying to learn her father's computer expertise just by his books. But now that she had someone again, someone to care about, she could go outside again without fear,just because she had a reason now...