How long had it been since that terrible car accident? It had been a week - seven long days and nights without you or your sweet voice, and there still hadn't been any signs of you waking up anytime soon.
And maybe that was for the best, for your own sake. The doctors who took care of you, had said that you had suffered a very bad blood loss and your body needed time to recover from all the other contusions.
And most likely you couldn't be able to even walk because your lower body had suffered the most. There had been a deep wound on your waist due to the strong crash with the family car - your body had been sliding over the sidewalk, the ground scratching your skin until you had smashed into a metallic streetlight. There were wounds everywhere on your body.
The accident had been said to be entirely unintentional and if something, you were the one they found culpable. Walking in the dark without looking ahead - how could a simple driver had seen that coming since there normally wasn't people around at that time of the night. However, you had been completely awake since you didn't drink any alcohol that night, and blaiming you was useless so they left the case to that.
Your boyfriend, Kuroo, in the other hand was not so pleased with the decision. He had seen the whole accident with his two eyes - it had been traumatizing to see his loved one hurt, almost dying. Also, on the day after the accident, your condition had been really bad and nobody was sure if you were going to survive. He wanted justice and his goal was to make you look completely guiltless. He didn't give up mentioning the fact over and over again until the doctors told him that your awakening was certain and would happen anytime soon. The news had eased his mind.
This day had been like the other seven days. You were sleeping on the hospital bed, having a probably endless dream while everyone else tried their best to make you wake up. You weren't aware of the world around you and this, if anything, pained Kuroo because he wanted to comfort you. But since you couldn't even hear his words, it was totally useless. He decided to hold your hand instead, feeling its' warm in his owns.
Your condition had been much better for these last two days. However, while your body continued recover from its injuries, your mind stayed just like that - it wasn't ready to wake up and continued keeping you in a worthless coma.
Kuroo's attention was now on the machine which showed your whole body's condition. Your heartbeat was normal, blood pressure maybe a little down but not under the permissible limit. There was even some brain function which had been activating more each day. Although the doctors had warned him about any prospective changes of condition which were possible when the patient wasn't awake, he was certain that you would wake up. You were a strong woman, he knew that.
You let out a soft sound and he immediately looked back at you. Are you finally awake?! He thought and moved closer to your face. He moved his hand on top of your face, feeling your calm breath on his hand. It seemed like you were sleeping but he wasn't sure if he had just gotten excited over nothing so he didn't even dare to touch you. If... if he just took your hand and let go, he was afraid that something would happen again.
Then, suddenly, someone entered the room.
''Tetsurou-san. (l/n) (f/n)'s parents are here. Could you give them a quiet moment with their daughter, please?'' The doctor, who happened to be accountable of (f/n)'s case, said as he walked near the bed where you laid breathing softly.
Kuroo only nodded and turned to look at your emotionless face, his expression changing to more pained one. They, your parents, must be blaming him for all this. They would at least be repentant for letting their dear daughter go with a man such as him. It wasn't like they didn't like him right from the start - speaking the truth, they were amazed how you managed to get yourself such a caring and loyal boyfriend. Kuroo was athletic, humorous and on top of that just so damn handsome - Prince charming, as your mother would say.
The doctor checked out your condition from the machine, fixing his glasses with two of his fingers. ''She will wake up soon.'' He said and then left the room. Right away, Mr. (s/n) and Mrs. (s/n) walked in and Kuroo stood up immediately, bowing to them in a apologizing way. He was afraid... afraid that he they didn't respect him anymore - he couldn't do anything to keep you unharmed. He was no hero, just an useless boyfriend.
''Tetsurou-san, we already discussed about this on the phone. It was an accident - you did everything you could.'' Mr. (s/n) said, his wife nodding her head quietly. Kuroo raised his gaze carefully to face your parents. He was surprised to not to see expressions with disappointed or anger. Your father looked emotionless but a little bit tired, your mother was smiling a little but that smile was fake - she had small tears on the corners of her eyes.
''I understand.'' Kuroo answered and nodded. ''Excuse me.'' he continued with a small bow before he left the room.
When your parents were certain that Kuroo had exited the room, they turned to look at you, their faces showing pain and worry. Your mother started sobbing as she noticed a breathing tube on your face and bandages all around your bare hands.
''Oh, (f/n)...'' She said quietly as she took your hand, staring at your face closely.
''Please, come back to us. Your father and I - we are missing you - Kuroo, your boyfriend, is missing you. We all are.''
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It was the eighth day after the horrible accident. Kuroo was standing near the window of your hospital room, still waiting for you to wake up. His heart felt weak, it felt much more weaker than when his team lost an important game. When he saw your crying mother and depressed father exit your room, he stopped breathing for a minute.
He didn't care if he was missing an important practice before tomorrow's match. He wouldn't be going there, not if your didn't wake up before that. You were the most important thing in his life and without you, the match would mean nothing. Knowing that you wouldn't be there would ruin his mood and then the whole team's motivation. They would surely lose.
Then, he heard a loud beep coming from the machine. He noticed the great growth at your brain function. Without questioning, he rushed to your bed, staring at your face carefully. Next he moved his cheek closer to your mouth, feeling your breath stronger than before.
Then, suddenly, he noticed a pair of (e/c) colored eyes - staring right at him.
You were awake.
''(f/n)!'' He sighed out, smiling at you with a biggest smile he could offer. You looked at him with tired eyes, still confused about what was going on.
''Ow, my head hurts.'' You suddenly said as you felt the bandages all around your body. Surprisingly you were still able to move your body.
''Just, just hang on, I'll go get The doctor.'' He then said and rushed out of the room.
Strange, I don't remember what happened. You thought of yourself as you watched the white ceiling of the large hospital room.
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''When will she able to leave the hospital?'' Mrs. (s/n) asked as he watched you and Kuroo talking happily with each other on your bed. The doctor looked uneasy since he couldn't possibly know if you were fine or not, it all depended on you. Your body had recovered from the smallest injuries but you had to use crutches for walking since your right leg was still recovering. But he wasn't sure about your head. He couldn't know what kind of brain damage the strong crash with the car had caused you.
''I would say she will recover in no time. But unfortunaly, we still have to keep her here and continue observing her condition at least for a day. Although she is feeling energetic and is able to communicate normally, there may still appear some changes in her stable condition.'' He asnwered.
Kuroo smiled at you softly as you continued laughing at his jokes.
''Come on, (f/n), it wasn't even that funny.''
''Everything you say sounds funny to me.''
''Say. What would you say if you came to watch our match tomorrow?''
Silence.
What was going on? Why wasn't you answering?
''(f/n)?''
''Ah... well, I, I won't make it. They still plan keeping me here at least for another day. I'm sorry, Kuroo, I really would have wanted to see you play.''
''Nah, It's fine. I'm sure someone takes pictures of us anyway. But I'll show you the prizes we get, alright?'' He said and pushed your shoulder gently with his knuckles.
''Yeah, ha ha, I would love that...'' You answered, faking a laugh and a smile.
You were in this condition and he was still planning to play tomorrow's match. You felt empty because even after the accident, he seemed to return back to your older life. You weren't able to describe how much it hurted.
Damn it Kuroo, why won't you understand?