The Host Mafia

Chapter 15

Kaoru quickly grabbed Haruhi before she collapsed onto the crate and stared at her wound as he replayed her words. She loved him?! She would risk her life, because she loved him. He quickly yanked off his shirt, and bound her wound as best as he could since he knew that Seika was approaching on them fast. He grabbed his gun, and spun around as he sensed the man too close. Gritting his teeth as he saw that they were at a stalemate since they were in each others sights, and had a kill shot on the other. He tensed when Seika smiled and looked pass him to stare at Haruhi.

"That looked like it hurt her. Such a look of pain crossed her face before she collapsed. Only to be ruined when she smiled and admitted that she loved you. She lied to me. She told me that she didn't know her feelings. I'll have to punish her later." Kaoru realized that the last part was more a thought then something that was meant to be spoken out loud. He swallowed, and eased to his feet.

"You wont ever touch her again." He growled, pulling the hammer back and preparing his shot. Watching as Seika did the same thing, following his movements with a grin that unsettled him. He narrowed his gaze, and then quickly fired at his hand. Watched the man dropped his gun and jump down into the rows, and quickly followed knowing that Haruhi would be safer on top, and knew that he needed to wrap this up quickly so he could get Haruhi treated. He fired again as Seika attempted to duck into the next row, and moved quicker so as to not lose sight on him. There was no way he was letting this man out of his sight, because there was a chance he would double around and get back to Haruhi, and he refused to let this man touch her again. He rounded the corner, went wide eyed and dodged to the left as a knife was slashed at him. He winced as it caught his cheek, biting into it slightly, and no doubt drawing blood. Stepping back, he kept a safe distance, but continued to follow the man as he continued to back up.

"All I have to do, is get back to her. Then, I can make her mine by putting another mark on her." He stated, and Kaoru narrowed his gaze. He knew that if he shot at this range, Seika would be able to dodge it, and get ahead again. So he gritted his teeth and waited for his opportunity to take his shot. They rounded to the side that would allow easy access to the top of the crates, and Kaoru knew he was running out of time. They eased up the steps and Kaoru started becoming desperate, but knew that he couldn't risk anything that could end up hurting Haruhi. He stopped when Seika stopped and pointed the knife at him, a cruel smile on his face.

"This is the end. All I have to do, is kill you, then Haruhi is all mine. I will take her over and over as much as I please. With no one to stop me this time. No limit, no rules. I could do whatever I wanted with her." He stated, and Kaoru started to breath heavily as the thoughts angered him greatly. He couldn't let this man do that to her, but if he shot and missed, it was all over. He watched as Seika seemed to grow crazier right before his eyes as his thoughts took him deeper and deeper into his own madness. He had to stop this. Now.

"You...die...here." The weak voice was followed by a bang, and Kaoru watched with wide eyes as Seika jerked, his own eyes going wide, and both looked down at his chest. Blood started to form in a large circle, and growing larger by the second. They both turned to look beyond Seika, and Kaoru lowered his gun in shock as he saw Haruhi sitting half-way up with Seika's gun in her hand. It was pointed at Seika, and just a wisp of smoke was leaving the barrel before clearing. Kaoru couldn't believe his eyes, which moved back to the crumpling form of Seika, and knew the man was dead even before he hit the top of the crate. Swallowing, he glanced at Haruhi again and raised his hands in a non-threatening gesture. He knew she wouldn't hurt him, but knew that with her wound she might not be in the rightest of minds yet.

"Haruhi. You can lower the gun now." He stated, watching as her unfocused eyes settled onto him, and she slowly lowered her hand. When the gun touched the crate, with her hand still over it, he slowly moved around the man and approached her. He eased down beside her, and pulled her close when she sighed.

"I..I didn't want...you to...die." She whispered, bringing a smile to his face. He leaned down and nuzzled his nose into her hair, still finding it hard to believe that she had not only to a shot for him, but also shot someone as well.

"I wasn't going anywhere. I love you to much to leave you alone." He whispered, hugging her tighter, but minding her shoulder. She huffed, and plopped her head to rest on his chest, and he knew that she must be exhausted since she now had two wounds. One that was, no doubt, agitated and the other hurting like hell. Sighing, he put his gun down and reached for his phone. It rang twice before Kyoya picked up.

"Kaoru! We're five minutes away from the warehouse! What is the situation?!" Kyoya shouted, and Kaoru sighed while shaking his head.

"We're going to need immediate medical attention for Haruhi again, and someone to remove a dead body." He stated, smiling when the line was silent. He glanced down at the woman in his arms, and smiled when she smiled up at him and closed her eyes.

"We'll get everything ready, but please..."

"KAORU!" Haruhi shouted, bringing the gun up again, but it was slightly too slow. Just as she pulled the trigger, putting a bullet in Seika's head, Seika slashed out, his knife biting deep into Kaoru's collar bone, and across to the other one. He heard Haruhi scream, and then darkness consumed him.

Kaoru groaned as he came to, his body screaming in pain as feeling returned to it. His throat felt like he had swallowed fire, and his breathing was ragged, with each one bringing him more pain. Ignoring the pain as best as he could, he looked around, and realized that he was in the guest room that was used as a medical room. Stilling his body for more pain, he sat up, and nearly blacked out again at the pain.

"I swear. If you keep being this stubborn, you're going to put yourself into an early grave." The doctor growled, moving over to him and pushing back down onto the bed. He attempted to push his hand away, but couldn't find the strength.

"Where...Haruhi?" He asked, glaring up at the older man, who was smiling a knowing smile.

"You're woman is fine. She has fully healed a few weeks ago." He stated, and Kaoru stilled at the statement. A few weeks ago?! Did that mean..? He glanced at the doctor with wide eyes, and felt nausia wash over him when he nodded sadly.

"In truth, sonny, I didn't think you were going to wake up there for a moment. That knife went in deep, and if it was a few more inches, you would have died. Miss Haruhi has been in a tissy ever since I told everyone that I put you in a medical coma so your body could heal." He stated, and Kaoru redoubled his efforts to try and sit up. Only to easily be held down by the doctor.

"Must...see...her." He stated, glaring when the doctor shook his head.

"Not gonna happen. You still need to be on bed rest for at least another week before you get back into the field." He growled, and Kaoru shook his head. Only to freeze when a soft knock sounded on the door, and a knowing glint entered the doctors eyes.

"Come on in." He called, and Kaoru watched as the door slowly opened and Haruhi peeked inside. She looked to be slightly uncomfortable as she timidly stepped into the room.

"It's...It's dinner time. The others wanted to know if you wished to stay for dinner." She stated, and he watched as the doctor shook his head.

"Actually. I have to take my leave, but need you to feed and watch over this patient." He stated, and Kaoru watched as Haruhi kept her eyes off of him, and realized that she had no idea that he was awake.

"Uh...Maybe one of the others could do it. I..I don't think I could. Not...Not with him still in a coma." She stammered, and Kaoru decided to put her out of her misery.

"No...worries...Haruhi." He whispered, watching with a smile as her already large eyes widened farther, and she covered her mouth as tears gathered in her eyes. He watched as the doctor easily excused himself, and knew that he could be trusted to walk himself out. He watched as Haruhi walked toward him until she was standing beside his bed. He ignored his bodies discomfort, and smiled up at her.

"What...No...Hug?" He asked, and watched as she finally caved in. She sunk onto the edge of the bed, placed her hand on his chest, and easily rested her head beneath the bandages around his torso. He knew that she was cry silently from the way her shoulders were trembling, and the occasional drop of tear he felt hit his skin. He brought his hands up, gently framed her face, and raised it to look at him.

"I...told...you. I...wasn't...going...anywhere." He stated, watching with a smile as more tears poured down her smiling face. He brushed his thumb under her eye, and captured some of the tears. He then tugged on her gently, until she was leaning over his chest, and her face was a few inches from his.

"K-Kaoru!? You-You're wound!?" She whispered, he smiled and gently pressed his lips against hers. He didn't push when she suddenly tense, and didn't close his eyes until she relaxed and closed hers.

"Looks like doc was right. He is awake and kicking." Hikaru sounded from the doorway, causing them both to look up and glare at him. The man just smiled, grabbed the door knob, and then winked.

"Don't strain yourselves." He stated, closing the door on Kaoru's middle finger, and Haruhi's giggle.