A Love I Shouldn't Feel-Chapter 218: The Return of Us ( )

Haruki looked up at the doctor and nurse.

"Can you... not tell her that I’m awake?"

The nurse blinked. "Eh? Not tell her? But—"

Haruki’s smile deepened.

"Just for a while. I want to see her reaction."

"When she walks in... thinking I’m still unconscious."

The nurse exchanged a glance with the doctor, who gave a faint smirk and nodded.

Kyouko stepped into the hospital lobby, the soft click of her heels barely audible against the polished floor.

Her purse rested lightly on her shoulder.

She pressed the elevator button, waiting patiently as the doors opened with a quiet chime.

A few nurses passed by and bowed politely.

Kyouko nodded back, her usual calm grace.

On her way to Room 324.

Her eyes softened.

Soon...

Soon I’ll be beside you again, Haruki.

Even if you haven’t woken up yet.

The elevator doors closed, and Kyouko leaned gently against the mirrored wall.

Smiling.

"I really hope you wake up soon, Haruki..."

As Kyouko stepped out of the elevator and made her way down the familiar corridor, she passed by the nurse station.

A few nurses there glanced up—and smiled.

Kyouko offered them a polite, graceful nod and continued walking.

She paused at the door.

Then slowly pushed it open.

Haruki was there.

Just as she left him.

Still. Silent. Eyes closed.

Lying peacefully beneath the soft white covers.

A thousand wires no longer clung to his body.

His breathing now gentle—natural.

She stepped in quietly, closing the door behind her.

Then moved to the reclining cushion by his bedside.

She sat down slowly, setting the dress and her purse aside.

And smiled.

"Haruki~"

She reached for his hand and held it gently between both of hers.

"You know... soon I won’t be Harusawa anymore."

She smiled, eyes shining with something close to freedom.

"I’ll be just me again."

She leaned forward and kissed his cheek tenderly.

"And you know..."

Her voice wavered with hope.

"You need to wake up soon."

She brought his hand to her belly.

"Because we promised each other, didn’t we?"

"We’d check the result together."

"The pregnancy result."

Kyouko leaned forward, and slowly—

she wrapped her arms around him.

Her cheek rested gently against his chest.

She closed her eyes.

Breathing him in.

That familiar warmth.

"I was happy, Haruki..."

Her whisper trembled.

"Now I’m no longer bound by marriage."

"I’m free."

She smiled faintly against his chest.

"You can take me now. Ravish me. Pour everything into me."

A small laugh escaped her—warm, intimate.

"No more sneaking. No more hiding."

"Haruki... wake up...."

"I miss your touch."

"I miss your kiss."

"I miss your hug..."

She pulled back slightly, just enough to look at his face.

Her voice lowered to a whisper.

"You made me pregnant, Haruki."

She laughed quietly, eyes glistening.

"A girl like me... who wasn’t supposed to get pregnant again at this age."

She placed his hand back on her belly, holding it there gently.

"But I don’t mind."

"Because if it’s you..."

"I’ll give everything."

She leaned forward again, brushing her lips softly against his.

"Please... wake up."

Haruki’s fingers slowly moved—

then tightened gently around hers.

Kyouko blinked.

Her heart skipped.

She leaned back, eyes wide—

He was stirring.

His lips parted.

A faint breath escaped his throat.

His eyelids fluttered open.

"H-Haruki..." Kyouko gasped.

"Haruki!!!"

Tears welled in her eyes as she threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly.

Her body trembled.

She buried her face against his shoulder, tears trailing down her cheeks.

"You’re awake..."

"You’re really awake..."

She pulled back, touching her forehead gently to his.

Her voice shook.

"You came back to me..."

Haruki blinked slowly, his gaze still hazy.

He looked at her face...

And whispered.

"Who... are you?"

"It’s me! Kyouko!" she said, still smiling.

Haruki blinked again, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Who...?"

Kyouko’s breath hitched.

"Your girl! You don’t remember me?"

She gripped his hand a little tighter, eyes wide, voice rising.

"Who...?" he murmured again.

Her chest tightened.

"The one who cared for you... every day. Slept here. Watched over you..."

Her voice cracked.

"Umm... seriously, who are you?" he asked again, eyes dazed, unfocused.

Kyouko’s smile finally broke.

Her lips trembled.

Her voice dropped, shaking.

"The girl you made pregnant...!"

Tears spilled freely down her cheeks now.

"The girl you kept ravishing all night!"

Her hands clutched his shirt as she leaned closer.

"The girl who cooked for you every day! Waited for you! Loved you!"

Her voice cracked into a sob.

Haruki blinked once more...

And then smirked.

"Took you long enough to say it."

"Haruki!"

Slap!

Haruki winced. "Ow! Ow—hey, I’m still weak, you know!"

Kyouko’s eyes were teary, but her face burned with red.

"How dare you play with me like that!? Since when did you wake up!?"

Haruki chuckled softly, his smile lazy and boyish.

"Just recently." He looked at her with warmth. "Had to make sure you still loved me."

Kyouko sniffled, but the corner of her lips curled.

"So..." Haruki continued, eyes narrowing playfully.

"You said you’re no longer bound to marriage?"

She nodded softly. "Mm..."

"So you’re single?"

"Mm..."

"Available?"

Her lips twitched. "Mm..."

He reached for her hand again.

"Become the mother of my child?"

She leaned forward slowly and pressed herself to his chest.

Her arms wrapped around him, trembling.

And the tears returned.

"Haruki..."

"I was happy..." she whispered, her voice cracking.

"Really happy... that you woke up."

"I prayed every day."

Her voice shook harder now, breathless between sobs.

"Hoping..."

"Hoping you’d come back to me."

"Really?" Haruki smiled, his eyes never leaving hers.

That familiar teasing glint was back.

Kyouko nodded, her cheeks still damp with tears.

"Mm... I am."

He tilted his head slightly.

"Reallly?"

She sniffed once, trying to look serious.

"Yes. I was telling the truth."

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Slap!

Kyouko smacked his shoulder with just enough force to make him flinch.

"I’m not!" she huffed, cheeks puffed in frustration.

"Ouch!!" Haruki yelped dramatically.

"Nurse! Help! There’s a scary woman here! She’s trying to kill me!"

Kyouko gasped, half-laughing.

"Haruki!"

He was already laughing softly. That boyish, careless laugh she hadn’t heard for long.

Kyouko leaned in slowly, her hand resting on the edge of the bed.

Her face just inches from his.

Eyes soft.

Lips parted.

But just before their lips met—

Haruki gently raised a finger, placing it between them.

She paused, surprised.

"I didn’t brush my teeth yet."

Kyouko blinked.

"Idiot..."

Then, without waiting—

She leaned in.

And kissed him.

Deeply.

Warmly.

Passionately.

Her hand brushed through his hair as her lips pressed to his, not caring about anything but this moment—this proof that he was alive, awake, and hers again.

When she finally pulled back, her forehead rested against his, their breath mingling softly.

"I missed you, Haruki..."

Tears streamed down her cheeks again.

But this time—

They were only from love.

( End Of Chapter )

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