クローバー (Clover) Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 "I've heard nothing yet. B-but... What am I going to do? The streets aren't safe anymore. What if I get hit next?" he asked, fear in his eyes as he cuddled with his boyfriend for comfort. ((Who's controlling the doctors?)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ringo pondered for a moment, choosing his words. "We need to just be careful. And besides, I won't be going anywhere for a while, by the looks of it." He glanced to his leg, bound in a gigantic, stiff-looking cast. "I guess we'll just have to live at the hospital for a little while, huh?" ((pff I don't know do you want to? go ahead~)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 An ER doctor came in, and Makoto gave his boyfriend a short, chaste kiss before going back to his seat. "You had quite the accident there, my friend." he said. "Now, we need to take your vitals, so sit up if you can." He pulled out a stethoscope and prepared to listen to Ringo's heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Ringo tried his best to follow the doctor's orders, breathing deeply, then swallowing, and answering "uh-huh" when he could feel the doctor's fingers press in certain places. The examination concluded eventually, and Ringo sat back on his pillow, awaiting the man's diagnosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 The doctor stepped back and took out his papers. He then started to read. "Well... According to the x-rays we took of your leg, your femur is fine. Your tibia has a comminuted fracture, meaning it's broken and shattered in the area of the break, though, so you'll have to be confined to your bed for about 6 months at the very worst. We'll check in on your shin every week or so to make sure you aren't being kept too long." The doctor said. Makoto had no idea what he was talking about, even with an explanation. He just hoped that that meant he could stay. "Does that mean I can stay with him?" He asked. "Unfortunately, you'd have to leave when the hospital closes unless you have reason to be here." The doctor said. "There is a small hotel next to the hospital, and you can stay there if you like." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 The doctor's news was bitter-sweet; Ringo would recover, but he wouldn't be able to spend as much time with Makoto. "S-six months?" Ringo questioned warily. "That's kind of a long time.... Is there any way I could continue to be at home? You could send someone out to come check on me every once in a while. Besides, since I'm probably going to recover, I'm just occupying a hospital bed, one that someone who needs it more could use." He hoped his reasons would satisfy the doctor. It would mean more time with his boyfriend if that could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 "Well... I'm sure something can be done. The best thing I can think of for you is that you'd be confined to a wheelchair for six months. However, we need to make sure your shin is in place, so we need to put locking plates into your bones." the doctor said. "I can provide you one wheelchair free of charge." Makoto perked up as he realized that he could be with Ringo some more. "Please, Ringo... Get the surgery. I want to be with you. I want to return your kindness." he whispered to his boyfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Ringo weighed his options, squeezing his boyfriend's hand. a) he could stay in the hospital for an eternity, never doing anything fun and having to endure hospital food, without even Makoto to comfort him for some of the time. An upside would be that he would make an assured full recovery. However.... b) he could go through and have the surgery. It could mean he wouldn't walk again if it went wrong, but these doctors knew what they were doing. Besides, even if it did fail, Makoto would always be there for him, right? "I'll do it," Ringo looked boldly up into the eyes of the doctor. "I'll have the procedure, if you wouldn't mind." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Makoto kissed Ringo's nose in approval. He felt happy that his boyfriend was willing to risk his mobility for their happiness. "Very well then. We'll start it now. Makoto, you're going to have to wait for a while before he comes back, so if you have anything you want to say to him, say it to him now." the doctor said. Makoto walked up to his boyfriend and kissed him on the lips. "I know you can make it. These doctors are very well trained, so you're in good hands. Please be strong for me." he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ringo nodded. "I know. I will, don't worry." He left a fleeting peck on Makoto's lips as the doctor wheeled him out. Down a hall, through a door, and strapped to an anesthesia machine, before one last thought of his boyfriend led him into darkness. ~~~~~~~~~ Ringo's eyes fluttered open, and the first thing he saw was Makoto's smiling face. It lit a grin on his own face, and he pulled Makoto closer by the ears, and just kissed him for about twenty seconds, almost bruisingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Makoto's silence was broken by the doctors wheeling Ringo back into the room. He got up to see his boyfriend and looked over him as he woke. He was pulled into a kiss, letting his boyfriend lead this one before parting after 20 seconds. "So, how'd it go?" he asked. "It went well. No major complications." The doctor said. "Just let the skin seal back up underneath the new cast we put on him, and you two should be good to go. We have a wheelchair waiting." A nurse wheeled in a wheelchair for Ringo. "Whenever you're ready, it's there." she said. "Thank you so much." Makoto said as the doctor left to give them some time alone. He turned back to his boyfriend and hugged him. "I'm so proud of you." he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ringo gazed into Makoto's glittering eyes, still feeling a little hazy from the procedure, but happy that he made his boyfriend content. "No need, darling," Ringo whispered, "I didn't do a thing. I'm much more proud of you for waiting up for me." He accepted Makoto's gentle embrace, hugging back a little. He lingered around his boyfriend's ear, "I'll make sure you know how proud later on, I promise." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Along with the wheelchair, the nurse left him some crutches. "These crutches are only for short distances, so you should use them around the house or when you absolutely must get out of your wheelchair for some reason like going to bed. And if you're sexually active, be careful about your positioning, and don't use the wheelchair. It's only meant to support one person." The nurse said. Makoto nodded and smiled in her direction. "Now let's get you into that wheelchair and go home." Makoto wheeled the device over, making sure to position it where it was most convenient. He held out a hand for Ringo to hold before pulling him out of the bed and carefully into the wheelchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ringo let himself be helped into the vehicular seat, blushing at the nurse's comment about having sex. It was true, but still awkward. He shook the comment off and looked up into Makoto's face. "I'll have to get used to this view," he said casually, smirking. He grabbed the crutches from where they leaned against the wall and carefully held them between his knees, waiting for his boyfriend to push him home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Makoto pushed the wheelchair out of the room, carefully navigating his boyfriend around the crowds of people who had problems that needed more urgent attention. "Do you want me to make dinner or should we order in?" Makoto asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 "Well," Ringo reasoned, "Since you're offering, do you mind cooking? It's been almost a week since you last made me something to eat..." he pouted. They exited the doors to a sunny (but frigid) January day, and Ringo shivered as a slight breeze made itself known on the back of his neck. "Ch-chilly," he commented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 "Okay," Makoto smiled. "What do we have at home, though? Indeed, it's been a while since I last cooked." Makoto came across a street intersection and stopped for a moment. The moment when Ringo was hit replayed before his eyes, and in fear of either himself or Ringo getting hit, he ran across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 The sudden dash across the street caused Ringo to tense up, holding onto the arm-rests of his wheelchair in a deathgrip. They made it to the other side, and Ringo turned to face Makoto. There were tears streaming down his face, and he was shaking. Ringo suddenly realized the cause of his boyfriend's distress, and he grabbed the other man's hand, squeezing it softly. "Hey, hey it's ok, you did great, it's ok, shhh," he comforted, "shhh, it's alright. Just get me home and we can stay inside, safe and warm until the end of the earth, ok? Shhh..." Ringo searched his mind for some solution. Call a cab? Nah, what would he do about the wheelchair? They were about two blocks away from the apartment complex. The sidewalks were fine, it was the roads that were a problem. He came up with nothing, so he tugged Makoto around so that he was in front of him. "Listen, darling," he said, "it's all going to be alright as soon as we get home, but we need to get there." Ringo held Makoto's face in his hands, "Look at me, we need to get home, alright? I need you to be strong for me, alright?" He paused. "Makoto? Can you promise me that? Can you promise you'll be strong until we get home?" He again took one of Makoto's hands in his own. "I'll give you something special if you do." Please do, he silently begged. This was more or less the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Makoto tried to calm himself enough to answer. "I-I'll try..." he said, not wanting to disappoint his boyfriend after all the progress they made. He continued walking down the street, trying not to let too many things excite him into hurting his boyfriend more. He did better on street crossings, not running through the next two and reaching the apartment in one piece. He wheeled Ringo into the apartment and straight to the elevator, considering it was his only option. He pressed the up button, and within minutes, an elevator came from the third floor to the ground floor, opening up to reveal an empty elevator. Perfect. Makoto wheeled his boyfriend in first before stepping in himself. He pushed the button for the fourth floor, and the door closed behind them. Three floors of uninterrupted travel later, they arrived at their floor. Makoto pushed Ringo out and wheeled him down to their room. "Do you have your key?" Makoto asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ringo exhaled a breath he hadn't known he'd been holding. "Y-you did it..." he murmered under his breath. "Y-yeah, it's right here..." He dug around in his pocket a bit before bringing the small shard of metal forth and handing it to his boyfriend. The door swung open shortly after, and Ringo was wheeled inside. He ended somewhere near the couch, and he stumbled out of the vehicular chair and onto the seat, settling in for a long while there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Makoto went inside and locked the door behind him, putting Ringo's key on the desk in his room. "So, what do you want me to make for you?" Makoto asked. "Is there anything special you have in mind?" Makoto couldn't help but wonder if his boyfriend was proud of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ringo gave Makoto an innocent glance and shook his head gently. He patted the couch next to him. "First things first. C'mere," he beckoned. "I gotta show you something real fast. This is something you should really see." Ringo shifted his eyes to the spot on the couch, an almost longing look swirling across his face, before looking back to Makoto, eyebrows raised. "Please?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Makoto looked over at the couch and went to sit down. He looked at his friend with a slight air of confusion in his features. "W-what is it?" he asked. "Do you need me to bring you closer?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetraveler Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 As Makoto settled next to him, Ringo grinned and wrapped his arms around the other man's waist. "I need to show you just how proud I am," he mused, softly kissing Makoto's cheek. "and how to show you how much I love you." Ringo gazed longingly into his boyfriend's eyes before closing the space between them in a tender, passionate, focused kiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
クローバー (Clover) Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Makoto gasped as his boyfriend kissed him, but warmed up to it quickly. He moved himself closer to Ringo, wanting to deepen the kiss. "I love you so much, Ringo..." he said quietly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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