CODE BLUE: Getting under your skin
Title: Getting under your skin
Fandom: Code Blue (Season 2)
Pairing: Aizawa/Shiraishi
Standard Disclaimer’s Apply: They are not mine. Because if they are, Aizawa and Shiraishi will be married already. Just kidding ;)
Chapter 6: Future
Kousaku sighed as he boarded the helicopter with Haruka and Tachibana-sensei, staring out at the sky as he lets his mind wander. For the past few days, he had managed to steer clear of Shiraishi Megumi’s path - that, in itself, was quite a feat since they worked on the same shift and on the same department. He knew he was being unreasonable - but lately, he doesn’t feel much like his usual self.
He was starting to let his emotions take over his decisions - a classic example was their last visit in Mary Jane’s bar. He knew his limitations when it comes to alcohol. As a doctor, he knew the consequences that his body will take from too much of it. And yet, even knowing this, he had let himself drown in alcohol - resulting in him, blacking out and wondering how he ended up on his own house. Sure he had taken a drink or two in the past, but he had always kept it in moderation.
“Aizawa-sensei, we’re here.” Haruka’s voice broke him out of his reverie. With a curt nod, he took his medical tools and climbed down of the helicopter.
***
The patient was 25-year-old Kusano Takumi, a young business man. He was on his way to his office when a young kid suddenly tried to cross the street. To avoid hitting the child, Takumi maneuvered his car to the side and as a result made a violent collision with a nearby lamp post. Thankfully, the child was not harmed.
“Why am I still here?” Takumi turned his grumpy eyes at his attending doctor, which happened to be Aizawa Kousaku - the same one who rescued him on site.
“You are still under observation.” was Aizawa’s brief answer, not tearing his eyes off his patient’s chart. “You still have a few broken ribs. Plus you hit your head on your steering wheel.”
“But I’m feeling alright already! I still got lots to do.” Takumi frowned, trying to sit up but only succeeded in getting a bout of headache. Aizawa helped him back on his bed.
“I can’t believe this.” Takumi said, staring at the ceiling. Kousaku only remained quiet and checked his patient’s IV drip. “I’m supposed to be in a meeting today, you know. We are launching a new project.”
“I see.” Kousaku gave his patient his usual curt nod. He was about to excuse himself out of the room to check on another patient when he heard the distinct sound of the door opening behind him.
“Takumi!” a woman, probably the same age as Takumi, emerged in the room; an anxious look marring her pretty face as she took a look at the young businessman.
“Tch! You’re embarrassing me, woman!” Takumi pushed the woman off him, “I’m still recovering, can’t you see!”
“Gomen.” the woman, which he later learned was named Mito Kaede, sniffed and wiped her tears with a handkerchief. Kousaku saw a brief hint of guilt on Takumi’s face as he watched her cry, but it was soon gone. The young doctor took that opportunity to leave the room.
“I heard it was a rich guy.” Kazuo asked as he found him alone in the elevator. He gave her his usual ‘Aa’ and stood on the far side of the elevator.
“Kusano-san.” Kousaku added.
“So how was he?”
“He’s recovering fast but Saijou-sensei is still worried about that bump on his head.” Kousaku replied, “Hence, he’ll be staying for a few days under observation.”
“I have a feeling that he’ll be one troublesome patient.” Kazuo tsk-ed, “Rich guys are always a handful.”
Kousaku only stared at the elevator door but silently agreed.
***
“I told you to stop fussing over me!”
Takumi was glaring at the still worried-looking Kaede when Kousaku decided to check on him that night. The young man noticed the arrival of his doctor and recomposed himself while Kaede gave the young doctor a small bow. Kousaku bowed back.
“Can you tell her that I’m okay now?” Takumi said as Kousaku checked his charts again. “I’m tired of her whining.”
“I’m just worried for you.” Kaede said.
“And I told you I’m-ughh…” Takumi glared angrily at the woman but it seemed that the action has taken its toll on his body, he lifted a hand to hold his head as the splitting headache was back. Kaede was beside him in an instant, worriedly calling out his name.
“Kusano-san.” Kousaku checked on his patient and told a nurse to arrange for a CT scan. He then contacted Saijou-sensei on standby.
***
“Here’s the blood clot.” Saijou-sensei turned to Kousaku, pointing at the dark spot on Kusano’s brain. “This is causing his headaches.”
“I see.” Kousaku nodded.
“Fortunately, the clot is still small but we need to take it out before it gets larger,” Saijou-sensei stated, “He needs to undergo an operation.”
“I’ll inform him.” Kousaku bowed as Saijou nodded. He then turned to the rather grumpy Takumi who was being led out of the MRI room.
“What do you mean an operation? I’m perfectly fine!” Takumi frowned after hearing the news from his attending doctor. He turned and saw Kaede standing outside by a small window on the door.
“We found a blood clot on your brain. It’s causing your headache.” Kousaku replied, showing him pictures from his MRI scan. “It wasn’t that visible during your first MRI but it was now and it’s growing in size. We need to take it out before it gets to the fatal stage.”
Takumi turned to Kousaku and for the first time since he had met the rich and proud man, a look of anxiousness was written on his face. “Is it a dangerous operation?”
Kousaku blinked, “Saijou-sensei had handled riskier cases. He’s one of the best in the field.”
Takumi’s mouth twitched a little, staring at the consent form offered to him, “I still haven’t told her, you know?” the doctor raised an eyebrow but remained quiet, Takumi continued, “Kaede, she’s always been with me. We grew up together.”
“She’s always been worrying about me, trying to care for me. Nagging me whenever I become unreasonable, smiling at my achievements, always by my side.” Takumi stared at her figure from the window, he had strongly opposed to letting her hear whatever his doctor will tell him and hence, she was standing outside and was patiently waiting for him. “You know what, I always pushed her away.”
Kousaku blinked - for some reason, his mind wandered on a fellow intern and the bright smile she will usually give him.
“I was afraid of her… of her and her strange effect on me.” Takumi continued, not tearing his eyes off the waiting woman outside, “I have dreams, aspirations… and I’m afraid that I’ll waver if I let her stay beside me. I don’t know how it happened, but strangely, she had that effect on me. She’s really one annoying woman.”
“Indeed, it sounded troublesome.” Kousaku nodded, strangely relating to this man’s story.
“If I sign this form, can you guarantee me that I will come out alive?” Takumi turned back to his doctor.
“There are still a lot of things that you needed to tell her, afterall.” was Kousaku’s reply. Takumi nodded, grabbing a pen and signing his name on the form. Kousaku made a silent oath to do his best to save this young man’s life.
***
“Shiraishi.”
She was already on her way out of the hospital when he found her - already out of her scrubs and her hair of its usual ponytail. He found himself walking beside her, trying to ignore the surprised expression on her face.
“Aizawa-sensei.” she blinked - and probably confused, since he had been avoiding her for a few days.
“I’m on my way home too.”
“Aa…. I see.” Megumi nodded rather awkwardly. “How’s Kusano-kun? I heard you performed an operation on him.”
“I only assisted.” Kousaku replied, “It was a simple operation. He’ll be safe.”
“That’s nice.” Megumi smiled, staring ahead. “His girlfriend was really worried.”
“Kusano-san was worried too.”
“Eh?” Megumi blinked at him.
“He was afraid some things will be left unsaid.” Kousaku replied, giving her one enigmatic look. Megumi answered with a confused look of her own. He sighed and an awkward silence enveloped the two.
"I..." he started only to stop as she stared at him with her big bright eyes. It was surprising how one look can leave him out of his wits. For such a fragile-looking woman, it's amazing how she holds this effect on him. 'You really have gotten under my skin.'
True, he had dreams... aspirations. Becoming a famous doctor has always been his greatest goal. Honing his skills and acquiring more knowledge will always be his priority. Certainly, there seems to be no place nor time for him to pursue anything else other than his career.
"Aizawa-sensei, daijoubu desu ka?" she asked, worry evident on her voice. He only shook his head and gave her a small smile.
But he is willing to make an exception. For her, he will be leaving the space beside him open.
"How about some coffee?"
That is, if she's interested to take it.
She blinks and gave him a bright smile, "I'd love to."
The future seems bright.
The End (or is it?)
AN: I know it’s a bit of a cliffhanger, but I’m trying to make a setup for a sequel. My version of Code Blue (Season 3). Watch out for it. :)
Fandom: Code Blue (Season 2)
Pairing: Aizawa/Shiraishi
Standard Disclaimer’s Apply: They are not mine. Because if they are, Aizawa and Shiraishi will be married already. Just kidding ;)
Chapter 6: Future
Kousaku sighed as he boarded the helicopter with Haruka and Tachibana-sensei, staring out at the sky as he lets his mind wander. For the past few days, he had managed to steer clear of Shiraishi Megumi’s path - that, in itself, was quite a feat since they worked on the same shift and on the same department. He knew he was being unreasonable - but lately, he doesn’t feel much like his usual self.
He was starting to let his emotions take over his decisions - a classic example was their last visit in Mary Jane’s bar. He knew his limitations when it comes to alcohol. As a doctor, he knew the consequences that his body will take from too much of it. And yet, even knowing this, he had let himself drown in alcohol - resulting in him, blacking out and wondering how he ended up on his own house. Sure he had taken a drink or two in the past, but he had always kept it in moderation.
“Aizawa-sensei, we’re here.” Haruka’s voice broke him out of his reverie. With a curt nod, he took his medical tools and climbed down of the helicopter.
***
The patient was 25-year-old Kusano Takumi, a young business man. He was on his way to his office when a young kid suddenly tried to cross the street. To avoid hitting the child, Takumi maneuvered his car to the side and as a result made a violent collision with a nearby lamp post. Thankfully, the child was not harmed.
“Why am I still here?” Takumi turned his grumpy eyes at his attending doctor, which happened to be Aizawa Kousaku - the same one who rescued him on site.
“You are still under observation.” was Aizawa’s brief answer, not tearing his eyes off his patient’s chart. “You still have a few broken ribs. Plus you hit your head on your steering wheel.”
“But I’m feeling alright already! I still got lots to do.” Takumi frowned, trying to sit up but only succeeded in getting a bout of headache. Aizawa helped him back on his bed.
“I can’t believe this.” Takumi said, staring at the ceiling. Kousaku only remained quiet and checked his patient’s IV drip. “I’m supposed to be in a meeting today, you know. We are launching a new project.”
“I see.” Kousaku gave his patient his usual curt nod. He was about to excuse himself out of the room to check on another patient when he heard the distinct sound of the door opening behind him.
“Takumi!” a woman, probably the same age as Takumi, emerged in the room; an anxious look marring her pretty face as she took a look at the young businessman.
“Tch! You’re embarrassing me, woman!” Takumi pushed the woman off him, “I’m still recovering, can’t you see!”
“Gomen.” the woman, which he later learned was named Mito Kaede, sniffed and wiped her tears with a handkerchief. Kousaku saw a brief hint of guilt on Takumi’s face as he watched her cry, but it was soon gone. The young doctor took that opportunity to leave the room.
“I heard it was a rich guy.” Kazuo asked as he found him alone in the elevator. He gave her his usual ‘Aa’ and stood on the far side of the elevator.
“Kusano-san.” Kousaku added.
“So how was he?”
“He’s recovering fast but Saijou-sensei is still worried about that bump on his head.” Kousaku replied, “Hence, he’ll be staying for a few days under observation.”
“I have a feeling that he’ll be one troublesome patient.” Kazuo tsk-ed, “Rich guys are always a handful.”
Kousaku only stared at the elevator door but silently agreed.
***
“I told you to stop fussing over me!”
Takumi was glaring at the still worried-looking Kaede when Kousaku decided to check on him that night. The young man noticed the arrival of his doctor and recomposed himself while Kaede gave the young doctor a small bow. Kousaku bowed back.
“Can you tell her that I’m okay now?” Takumi said as Kousaku checked his charts again. “I’m tired of her whining.”
“I’m just worried for you.” Kaede said.
“And I told you I’m-ughh…” Takumi glared angrily at the woman but it seemed that the action has taken its toll on his body, he lifted a hand to hold his head as the splitting headache was back. Kaede was beside him in an instant, worriedly calling out his name.
“Kusano-san.” Kousaku checked on his patient and told a nurse to arrange for a CT scan. He then contacted Saijou-sensei on standby.
***
“Here’s the blood clot.” Saijou-sensei turned to Kousaku, pointing at the dark spot on Kusano’s brain. “This is causing his headaches.”
“I see.” Kousaku nodded.
“Fortunately, the clot is still small but we need to take it out before it gets larger,” Saijou-sensei stated, “He needs to undergo an operation.”
“I’ll inform him.” Kousaku bowed as Saijou nodded. He then turned to the rather grumpy Takumi who was being led out of the MRI room.
“What do you mean an operation? I’m perfectly fine!” Takumi frowned after hearing the news from his attending doctor. He turned and saw Kaede standing outside by a small window on the door.
“We found a blood clot on your brain. It’s causing your headache.” Kousaku replied, showing him pictures from his MRI scan. “It wasn’t that visible during your first MRI but it was now and it’s growing in size. We need to take it out before it gets to the fatal stage.”
Takumi turned to Kousaku and for the first time since he had met the rich and proud man, a look of anxiousness was written on his face. “Is it a dangerous operation?”
Kousaku blinked, “Saijou-sensei had handled riskier cases. He’s one of the best in the field.”
Takumi’s mouth twitched a little, staring at the consent form offered to him, “I still haven’t told her, you know?” the doctor raised an eyebrow but remained quiet, Takumi continued, “Kaede, she’s always been with me. We grew up together.”
“She’s always been worrying about me, trying to care for me. Nagging me whenever I become unreasonable, smiling at my achievements, always by my side.” Takumi stared at her figure from the window, he had strongly opposed to letting her hear whatever his doctor will tell him and hence, she was standing outside and was patiently waiting for him. “You know what, I always pushed her away.”
Kousaku blinked - for some reason, his mind wandered on a fellow intern and the bright smile she will usually give him.
“I was afraid of her… of her and her strange effect on me.” Takumi continued, not tearing his eyes off the waiting woman outside, “I have dreams, aspirations… and I’m afraid that I’ll waver if I let her stay beside me. I don’t know how it happened, but strangely, she had that effect on me. She’s really one annoying woman.”
“Indeed, it sounded troublesome.” Kousaku nodded, strangely relating to this man’s story.
“If I sign this form, can you guarantee me that I will come out alive?” Takumi turned back to his doctor.
“There are still a lot of things that you needed to tell her, afterall.” was Kousaku’s reply. Takumi nodded, grabbing a pen and signing his name on the form. Kousaku made a silent oath to do his best to save this young man’s life.
***
“Shiraishi.”
She was already on her way out of the hospital when he found her - already out of her scrubs and her hair of its usual ponytail. He found himself walking beside her, trying to ignore the surprised expression on her face.
“Aizawa-sensei.” she blinked - and probably confused, since he had been avoiding her for a few days.
“I’m on my way home too.”
“Aa…. I see.” Megumi nodded rather awkwardly. “How’s Kusano-kun? I heard you performed an operation on him.”
“I only assisted.” Kousaku replied, “It was a simple operation. He’ll be safe.”
“That’s nice.” Megumi smiled, staring ahead. “His girlfriend was really worried.”
“Kusano-san was worried too.”
“Eh?” Megumi blinked at him.
“He was afraid some things will be left unsaid.” Kousaku replied, giving her one enigmatic look. Megumi answered with a confused look of her own. He sighed and an awkward silence enveloped the two.
"I..." he started only to stop as she stared at him with her big bright eyes. It was surprising how one look can leave him out of his wits. For such a fragile-looking woman, it's amazing how she holds this effect on him. 'You really have gotten under my skin.'
True, he had dreams... aspirations. Becoming a famous doctor has always been his greatest goal. Honing his skills and acquiring more knowledge will always be his priority. Certainly, there seems to be no place nor time for him to pursue anything else other than his career.
"Aizawa-sensei, daijoubu desu ka?" she asked, worry evident on her voice. He only shook his head and gave her a small smile.
But he is willing to make an exception. For her, he will be leaving the space beside him open.
"How about some coffee?"
That is, if she's interested to take it.
She blinks and gave him a bright smile, "I'd love to."
The future seems bright.
The End (or is it?)
AN: I know it’s a bit of a cliffhanger, but I’m trying to make a setup for a sequel. My version of Code Blue (Season 3). Watch out for it. :)