Kurapika x Reader One-Shot Collection - Chapter 22: Chapter 22

"Get up, sleepyhead! It's time to get ready!"
Kurapika lifts his head off of the pillow with his eyes still closed. He rubs his eyes. "What time is it?"
"I don't know. I just had four cups of coffee though and I want some company. Get up!"
Kurapika pushes himself up with his arms until he is sitting in bed. He looks out the window and notices it's still dark out. "The sun's not out yet. Why do we need to get ready?" He yawns.
The blue-haired girl laughs. "We don't. I'm just bored."
"You do realize I came home at two, right? I just want to sleep," Kurapika says.
"Work...work...work...that's all you think about. When are you going to start thinking about me and my needs for once?" she says, pouting.
Feeling guilty, Kurapika reaches out and strokes her arm. "Hey, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."
"Well...you did." Tears well up in her blue eyes. "Just go back to sleep."
"No...no. I'm up. What would you like to do, angel eyes?" He lets out another yawn.
She claps her hands together. "Yay! Let's do it!"
"Uh...I don't know if I have the energy for that."
"That's okay...I'll do all the work," she says. She closes the gap between them and sits on his lap.
He winces. "You're on my bladder...allow me to relieve myself first."
She gets off of him. "Okay. But hurry up!"
Kurapika crawls out of the warm bed. His feet touch the cold tile as he searches for his slippers. Once he finds them, he slips his feet inside and heads toward the bathroom.
After emptying his bladder, he looks at his reflection in the mirror. Dark bags rest under his eyes. He sighs before splashing his face with water and brushing his teeth.
Once he steps out of the bathroom, he notices his girlfriend has already taken her clothes off. She sits on her knees with a big smile on her face. She pats the empty side of the bed.
He walks over and crawls back in bed. She positions herself back on top of him. He rests his back on the headboard while she unbuttons his pajama top. She kisses his chest until she feels him harden beneath her.
He helps her slide his pants off. They lock eyes before he pulls her in for a kiss. He reaches up and cups one of her breasts with his hand. She moans against his lips.
She gets on her knees and positions herself above his erection. He grabs her arms and guides her as she moves her hips down. She allows him to slowly fill her.
Kurapika doesn't worry about using condoms anymore. They were each other's firsts and once they moved in together, she started taking the pill. She always complained that condoms killed their romantic moments.
Once he is deep inside of her, she begins to rock back and forth, moaning loudly.
Sweat drops form on his forehead as he watches her breasts bounce up and down. He catches one with his mouth and sucks hard on her nipple. The sensation sends waves of pleasure throughout her body.
"Kurapika! I'm going to...ahh!"
She climaxes hard against him. Her legs tremble as she recovers.
Once her breathing pattern returns to normal, Kurapika flips her over and begins to thrust in and out of her. He throws his head back and moans through clenched teeth as he climaxes inside of her.
He falls on top of her. She gently scratches his back while he recovers.
"I love you, Kurapika," she whispers in his ear.
"And I love you, Neon."
Minutes later, Kurapika reaches for his pajamas. He starts to put them back on when Neon stops him.
"Why are you putting those back on?"
Kurapika gives her a confused look. "I was hoping to get a few more hours of sleep."
"No! I want to do it again!"
"Uh...it's going to take me a while to recover."
"Not fair, Kurapika! What am I supposed to do while you recover?" She punches the bed with both of her fists.
Feeling defeated, Kurapika wraps his left arm around her waist. "Lay down."
Neon does as she is instructed. Kurapika spreads her legs with his right hand. He touches her opening with his fingers. "May I?"
She nods, face flushed.
He rests his thumb on her clit while spreading her lips with one of his fingers. She lets out a soft moan. He slowly inserts his finger inside of her. She begins to rock her hips against his hand. He slides another finder inside, pressing in and out while circling her clit with his thumb.
She shudders against his hand as he pushes deeper inside of her femininity.
"Don't stop...don't ever stop!" she shouts.
Kurapika feels her walls contract around his fingers. She's close.
Her cheeks turn a deeper shade of red as she experiences a mind-blowing orgasm. Just when he thinks she's finished, she reaches for his arm.
"No...not yet. I'm cumming again."
Neon has three back-to-back orgasms. Her entire body is trembling and she's panting. Kurapika finally pulls his fingers out of her. They are drenched with her pearl-white fluid.
Kurapika allows her to recover while he excuses himself to the bathroom to wash up. He is praying that by the time he gets out, she'll be asleep.
That's not the case. When he gets out of the bathroom, she is fully dressed and is ready to start her day.
Kurapika is taken aback. "You're not exhausted from all of that?"
"Of course not, silly! I'm hungry. Let's get some waffles!"
He glances at the bed, finally giving up on his plan to go back to sleep. He walks to the closet and grabs the first suit he sees hanging up. After getting dressed, he walks back to the bathroom to comb his hair.
"Ready?" he asks when he gets out.
"Of course!"
Kurapika holds her hand while they walk downstairs and out the front door.
He opens the car door for her, strapping her seatbelt on once she is seated. He closes the door and walks to the driver's side. Once inside, he presses the ignition button. His car roars to life and he backs out of the driveway.
Neon sings to her favorite K-Pop band while Kurapika drives to the city, deep in thought.
He's been with Neon for a little over a year now. Her father passed away days after her eighteenth birthday. Kurapika felt responsible for her well-being since then.
Left with her father's debt and no Nen, Kurapika helped her sell the mansion and her possessions. It took a lot of convincing, but he managed to talk her into buying a more reasonable-sized house. They have lived together since.
Knowing the feeling of losing a family and a home, Kurapika spent a lot of his own money buying her things to make her happy.
He can't complain. She does make him happy. The only time they fight is when he has to work days at a time.
Melody wasn't pleased when she found out about them. She warned Kurapika and told him he would never be able to make her happy. Neon will always expect more from him.
"Aren't you excited about tonight?" Neon asks, interrupting Kurapika's thoughts.
"Umm...yes."
Leorio invited them to a silent auction at a hotel in the city. It's sponsored by the hospital. All the money raised will go to help families pay for their children's medical expenses. Kurapika smiles as he thinks about seeing Leorio, Gon, Killua, and (Y/N) again.
Neon didn't care too much about Kurapika's friends. She felt they were just something else taking him away from her.
"Why don't we go shopping after breakfast? I want to buy something new for tonight," she says.
Kurapika glances at her. "I thought you already had a dress picked out."
"Yeah, but I think I want to wear a different color."
"What's wrong with red?"
"Nothing. I just want to wear my black heels." She gasps and looks at Kurapika. "Should I get new shoes, too?"
"No, your shoes are fine."
The sun is already setting by the time they get home. They have just enough time to get ready for the auction.
Exhausted, Kurapika throws the shopping bags on the dining room table. He walks to the kitchen for a glass of water. Neon grabs the bags and runs upstairs to change.
Kurapika stares into his glass. All he wants is a hot bath and his comfortable bed.
He rinses his glass before walking upstairs to the bedroom he shares with Neon. He undresses as he approaches the bathroom. They have a his and her shower in their bathroom. The showers are hidden behind stone walls, providing privacy. Neon is already inside her shower by the time Kurapika walks in. He turns on the faucet and waits for the water to warm up before getting in. The hot water relaxes him as soon as it hits his skin. He pours shampoo into his hand and massages his scalp. He allows his head to fall back as he rinses his hair.
As he listens to Neon sing, he is reminded of when they first started dating. They were both going through hard times. Suffering, they provided each other with comfort. He's convinced she holds the other end of his red string.
He reaches for his foam and washes his face. He turns to face the shower head, hoping the water on his face will wake him up.
He reaches for his bar of soap as he hears Neon shut her water off. He quickly washes his body before rinsing. After turning off the faucet, he grabs a towel and wraps it around his waist. Once he is dry, he pulls on his suit. He combs his hair and turns to leave when Neon stops him.
"We really need to do something about those bags under your eyes," she says, holding a tube of concealer.
Kurapika looks at the concealer and then at her. "No makeup. Maybe you can allow me to sleep more than three hours."
"Don't blame me for your lack of sleep! Blame your stupid job!"
"My stupid job? What do you think pays for all of your shopping trips?" Kurapika raises his voice.
Neon crosses her arms. "Are you yelling at me?"
Kurapika shakes his head. "No. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell. I'm just tired. Please forgive me."
"I forgive you," she says, putting the concealer away. "I hate when we fight."
Kurapika kisses her forehead. "It wasn't a fight." He offers her a tired smile. "You look beautiful. Not just tonight...you always look beautiful. How did I get so lucky?" He grabs her waist and pulls her close. He kisses the delicate skin below her ear. "You smell amazing. I adore the scent of your perfume. And those earrings...they really bring out the color of your eyes."
"Thank you. You're too sweet!" she says, adjusting his tie. "Speaking of jewelry...when am I getting a certain ring?"
Kurapika lets out a soft laugh. "In time, my angel. I want to make sure I'm good enough for you."
"What are you talking about? Of course you're good enough!"
Kurapika shakes his head. "No. You don't like my career. I need to make some changes in my life before I can be a suitable husband."
Neon's eyes sparkle as she stares at her boyfriend. "Oh, Kurapika! I love you so much. Maybe we should skip the auction." She wraps her arms around his neck.
"As much as I'd love to spend the evening alone with you, I made a promise to Leorio. Besides, I told you to pick something out from the auction. Don't worry about the price."
"You're right. I hope they have some good stuff!"
"Regardless, it's for a good cause." He kisses her on the cheek. "I'll be waiting for you downstairs."
Kurapika immediately searches for his friends once they enter the hotel. (Y/N) notices him from her seat at the bar. She jumps down to greet him.
She wraps her arms around Kurapika. "It's so good to see you! I've missed you so much."
Kurapika hugs her back. "(Y/N)! You look absolutely stunning. How have you been?"
Neon scowls at (Y/N) and pulls Kurapika away from her. She straightens his suit jacket. "Dear, do you mind getting me a drink?"
"Of course not, angel eyes."
Neon pulls Kurapika down using his tie. She kisses him passionately, making sure (Y/N) sees them.
Kurapika breaks away for air. "I'll return shortly with your drink. (Y/N) will keep you company."
As soon as Kurapika is out of sight, Neon turns to (Y/N). "I don't need your company. I'm going to see if they have anything good up for auction."
Kurapika walks to the hotel's exquisite bar to order Neon a drink. Leorio wraps an arm around him. Kurapika immediately recognises the cologne and turns around. "Leorio! I didn't think I'd be this happy to see you."
"Gee, thanks. Good to see you, too," says Leorio, setting his drink down.
"I didn't mean it that way...it's just with work and Neon...I never have time to send you a simple text."
"Yeah, you really gotta change that. We miss having you around."
Kurapika hangs his head. "I know."
"Kurapika!" Gon shouts from behind. He jumps on the blonde hunter.
"Gon!" Kurapika turns around to hug Gon. "Where's Killua?"
"Oh...he's showing Alluka around."
(Y/N) comes back to the bar to join her friends.
"Did I miss anything?" she asks.
"(Y/N), I thought you were keeping Neon company," says Kurapika.
"No. She ditched. I believe her exact words were, 'I don't need your company.' Who am I to take away her fun?"
"I apologize. She can be a little hard to handle," Kurapika says with an apologetic smile.
"I'll say. You must have the heart of a Saint."
Neon approaches Kurapika, eyes downcast and lips curved downwards. Kurapika sits up and wraps his arm around her waist. "Angel, what's the matter?" He lifts her chin so she could look at him.
"They don't have anything good to bid on. Let's go."
"Are you sure there isn't anything you're interested in? I was hoping to donate to the hospital."
"Well, there is a necklace I sorta liked. Okay...let's go bid on it."
Neon pulls Kurapika away from his friends. As the two of them approach the jewelry table, they see Killua and Alluka. Killua is writing his name on a card to bid on the same necklace Neon wants.
"Killua! Alluka!" shouts Kurapika, happy to see them.
Killua looks up from the card. "Oh, hey, Kurapika. Long time no see."
Neon draws her eyebrows close together when she notices Killua bidding on the same necklace she wants.
"What do you think you're doing?" Neon asks Killua.
Killua gives her a confused look. "It's a silent auction. Alluka is interested in this necklace so I'm placing a bid on it."
Neon crosses her arms. "Well, don't bother. Kurapika is going to get it for me."
"If he can outbid me," Killua says with a mischievous smile on his face.
"Kurapika! I want that necklace!" shouts Neon, stomping her foot.
"Neon, calm down. Surely there's something else you're interested in. Let Alluka take this one." Kurapika places his hands on her shoulders.
"Hmph," she says, turning away from Kurapika.
Killua puts down the pen and grabs his little sister's hand. He pats Kurapika on the shoulder as he walks away. "Good luck with that."
Kurapika watches as Neon runs away. "This is probably why her father died of a heart attack," he says to himself.
He turns back to the table where the necklace is located and looks for a similar one. He places a bid on it and leaves to find Neon.
He runs into (Y/N) on his way to find her. "Oh, sorry, (Y/N)," he says, voice low. "I'm looking for Neon. Have you seen her?"
"Yeah. I actually saw her leave through the stairwell." (Y/N) points to the door that leads to the stairs.
"Thank you. I should go find her."
"Should you?" (Y/N) asks Kurapika, feeling sorry for her friend. "Let her be. Come hang out with us instead."
"No." He shakes his head. "What kind of boyfriend would I be if I left her alone?"
"Kurapika, have you looked at yourself lately?" (Y/N) asks Kurapika, looking into his eyes.
"Huh?"
"You look like shit. She's literally sucking the life out of you," says (Y/N).
"Aren't you supposed to make sacrifices for the one you love?" Kurapika asks (Y/N).
"Yeah. But let me ask you this...what sacrifice has she made for you?"
Kurapika doesn't have an answer.
"Thought so," says (Y/N). "Look...you're my friend. I just want what's best for you."
"I appreciate it, but I can take care of myself. I don't need you or anyone else telling me what's best for me."
(Y/N) feels an ache in her heart. "Whatever, Kurapika. I guess we'll see you in a few months." She walks away from him.
Kurapika walks toward the stairwell. As soon as he closes the door behind him, (Y/N) turns to look for him. She sighs before following him through the door.
"Neon?" Kurapika calls out as soon as he enters the stairwell. His voice echoes throughout the empty stairwell. The only way is up since he is on the first floor. He runs up the staircase in a desperate search for Neon.
Minutes later, (Y/N) enters, closing the door quietly behind her. She slowly walks up the stairs, trying not to make a sound.
Kurapika slows down as he makes it to the twentieth floor. "Neon? This isn't funny. Where are you?"
He hears the sound of sobbing as he continues to walk upstairs. "Neon? Is that you?"
"Go away, Kurapika," she says when she sees him walk toward her. She's sitting on top of a stack of boxes.
"What are you doing up here?" he asks, concerned.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm hiding from you."
"I see that. But why?" He caresses her cheek with his fingers. "Is it about the necklace?"
"No. I just feel like you care more about your friends than me," she says, holding the hand that's on her cheek.
"Neon...there's no one in this entire world who can take your place. You are the owner of my heart."
Neon stares at her Kurapika. "Really? You mean that?"
"Of course I do." Kurapika lifts her and places her on her feet. "Let's get out of here."
Neon reaches up and presses her lips against Kurapika's. He parts his lips, allowing her tongue to enter her mouth. She moans as soon as she feels her tongue touch his.
(Y/N) sits on the bottom of the stairs, two flights down. Tears well up in her eyes as she listens to them kiss. She feels a pang of jealousy in the pit of her stomach.
No way...there's no way I actually have feelings for Kurapika.
The tears fall down her cheeks as she realizes she wants Kurapika to be more than her friend.
Neon doesn't deserve him.
Neon hops back up on the stack of boxes. Her hips align with Kurapika's. She wraps her legs around his waist. Kurapika takes advantage of the slit in her dress to place his hand on her thigh. He moves his hand to her center, pulling away when he feels nothing but flesh.
"Neon! You're not wearing any panties?"
She gives him a mischievous smile. "No. I was hoping we'd have an opportunity to be alone."
"Should I book a room?"
"No, silly. It'd be more adventurous if we do it right here," Neon says.
"Uh...are you sure? What if we get caught?"
"Then we'll charge them," Neon says, pulling Kurapika close. She finds his sweet spot under his ear and starts to kiss it.
"Ahh...Neon. That feels so good," says Kurapika, tilting his neck to the side to give her better access.
Neon reaches for the bulge in Kurapika's pants. He moans louder. She kicks her heels off and pulls her dress up. She spreads her legs as far as they'll go while unzipping his pants. She grabs his erection, placing him directly in front of her entrance. He throws his head back as he pushes himself inside.
He begins to kiss her neck, leaving a trail of kisses from her earlobe down to her collarbone.
"I love you...do you know that?"
"Show me," she says, reaching for his backside.
Kurapika thrusts himself hard in and out of Neon, causing the stack of boxes to overturn. He hoists her up and repositions himself until she is filled with him again. Her legs are wrapped around his waist while he supports her with his arms.
The sound of their moans echoes throughout the stairwell.
(Y/N) sobs, covering her ears. She wants nothing more than to leave, but her legs won't move. The ache in her heart intensifies as a hollow pit begins to form in her stomach. She wraps her arms around her stomach, forgetting she needs to use her hands to cover her ears.
She hears Neon scream Kurapika's name, wishing she was the one in his arms experiencing pure bliss.
It suddenly gets quiet.
Shit...they must be finished. C'mon legs, move! I need to get out of here!
After a few seconds, (Y/N) manages to escape. She runs directly to the restroom to check her makeup. She wipes the mascara stains from her cheek and meets the rest of her friends at the bar.
Moments later, Kurapika and Neon walk over to them, a satisfied smile plastered on their faces.
"Where've you been?" Leorio asks.
"Oh, just checking out the items up for bid," Kurapika answers.
Kurapika's phone vibrates in his pocket. He pulls it out to see who is texting him. His eyes widen as soon as he sees who it is. Leorio gives him a questioning look.
"Everything okay?"
Kurapika puts his phone back inside his pocket. "No. I have to go back to work."
Neon immediately pouts. "No! I don't want to be alone."
"It's an emergency," he says to Neon, giving her an apologetic look. He turns to Leorio. "Listen...I need you to watch over Neon for me. I trust you more than anyone. Please...keep her safe until I return."
Leorio gives Kurapika a thumbs up. "You got it!"
Kurapika gives Neon a quick kiss before running out of the hotel.
"Aww...this sucks. I hate it when my Kurapika works," Neon says as she takes a seat at the bar. "I need a drink. Hey, Leorio...get me a drink."
Leorio studies Neon's face. "Nope. I'm pretty sure you're not old enough. Besides, Kurapika asked me to watch you."
"Of course I'm old enough."
"I don't care. You're not drinking under my care," Leorio says.
"Then I'll leave."
"The hell you will. Kurapika is my best friend and I'm going to make sure you don't get into any trouble. Sorry, babe."
"Ugh...this is going to be a long night," Neon says, resting her face in her hands.
(Y/N) takes a deep breath before making her way next to Neon. She places her hand on Neon's shoulder. "Hey, it won't be so bad."
Neon lifts her head up to look at (Y/N). "Ugh...I forgot you were here. Could this night get any worse?"
(Y/N) bites her tongue.
Leorio stands up. "Shh...they are about to announce the winners."
Everyone pays attention as the auctioneer speaks.
Alluka jumps up and down when she hears her brother's name being called for the necklace. Neon rolls her eyes.
Neon is surprised to hear Kurapika's name called. She had no idea he bidded on a different necklace for her.
Leorio accepts it on Kurapika's behalf. He hands it to Neon. "I believe this is for you."
Neon gasps. "It's even prettier than the one I originally wanted! Oh, my darling Kurapika. He loves me so much."
(Y/N) hangs her head. "I'm going to get some fresh air."
(Y/N) gets inside of her car. She starts to cry as she thinks about Kurapika. She's known him since before he started dating Neon. As a med student in Leorio's class, (Y/N) was introduced to Kurapika through Leorio.
(Y/N) thought there was no way Kurapika would end up with Neon since he made it clear he wouldn't date employers. Melody always thought Kurapika would end up with (Y/N) since his heart fluttered whenever they were together.
Whenever Leorio was stuck at school, (Y/N) would take his place to nurse Kurapika back to health when he used up too much Nen.
She cries until she falls asleep.
When she finally wakes up, she notices it is a little after midnight. She immediately gets out of her car and runs back to the hotel. She doesn't notice Kurapika's car. In fact, most of the cars have gone already.
"Hey, has anyone heard from Kurapika?" (Y/N) asks when she sees her friends.
"I'll call him," says Neon. She pulls out her phone and calls him. "Nope. He won't answer his phone."
"And that doesn't worry you? He's been gone for hours."
"Why should I worry about him? He's the one who chose to be a hunter," says Neon.
"You stupid bitch! You don't deserve to be with Kurapika."
"What did you call me?" Neon gets up and places her hands on her hips.
Leorio steps in between the two girls. "Cut it out, you two!"
Gon and Killua hop out of their seats. "Yeah, I'm with (Y/N). Something is wrong. Kurapika should be back already," says Gon.
"Yeah, we should go out and find him," Killua says. "Hey, Leorio, mind watching over my little sister?"
"You mean I'm in charge of two beautiful women? Hell yeah!"
Killua gives Leorio a death glare. "I mean it, old man. If she gets hurt, I'll kill you."
Leorio waves his hands in front of him. "I'm just kidding. Of course I'll watch her."
Neon is busy admiring her new necklace, oblivious to what's going on. She doesn't even realize Kurapika's friends are going out to look for him.
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Gon, Killua, and (Y/N) run through the city in search of Kurapika. Killua has an idea of where he might be.
"Are you sure you know where we might find Kurapika?" (Y/N) asks Killua.
"It's a sixty-forty chance. We chatted a bit about his most recent mission."
"What do you think happened that he had to leave in such a hurry?" Gon asks.
"Well, he's a bounty hunter now. Most likely someone is holding a grudge against him."
"But...why?" (Y/N) asks Killua.
"He probably made enemies with someone close to his target," Killua explains. "It's pretty common actually."
They slow down as they approach an abandoned building. Killua looks at (Y/N), who is trying to catch her breath. "Hey, you're not a Nen-user yet, are you?"
"No...not yet. Why?"
"Maybe you should sit this one out. Leave it to Gon and me."
"What? No way! Besides...Gon can't use Nen either," (Y/N) says. She reaches for her backpack and shows Killua her first aid supplies. "Besides, I'm a med student. What if he needs my help?"
"Look, we know you're in love with Kurapika, but you should put your safety first," says Killua, folding his arms behind his neck.
(Y/N) blushes. "I'm not in love with Kurapika."
Gon smiles. "It's okay, (Y/N). We won't say anything."
"Wait...how do you two know?"
Killua rolls his eyes. "Please...it's obvious."
"Do you think Kurapika knows?"
"Please...he's too far up Neon's ass to notice anything."
At that moment, they hear glass breaking from inside of the building. Killua gives (Y/N) a worried look. "Are you sure you wanna go in? Gon and I can handle it."
"Yes!" (Y/N) insists.
The three of them slowly walk up the stairs that lead to the run-down building. Killua is the first to walk in, assessing the situation.
"I don't sense anyone," he says.
Gon and (Y/N) follow close behind him. They walk inside the dark, musty-smelling building. The moonlight shines through the cracked windows, providing them with light. Remains of furniture cluttered the fragmented wood floors. A spiral staircase is centered in the living room.
"Should we go upstairs?" (Y/N) asks Killua.
"I think we should split up. But Gon goes with you."
"No, I'll be okay. I'll yell if I need your help."
"Fine. But promise me...call the moment the situation changes. I'll use Godspeed to help you."
"I promise. Thank you, Killua."
(Y/N) walks up the stairs. They creak with every step she takes. She holds onto the railing for extra support.
As soon as she's upstairs, she notices three rooms in front of her. "Kurapika?" she whispers.
She walks inside the room to the right. Heavy drops of water fall on her when she reaches the center of the large room. She pulls out her flashlight and with further inspection, she realizes the drops are not of water. She swallows hard. With her handkerchief, she wipes the drops of blood from her arm.
"(Y/N)? Is that you?" Kurapika asks (Y/N), barely a whisper.
(Y/N) looks up above her head with the help of her flashlight. Her eyes widen as soon as she sees Kurapika, hanging from the ceiling. He's tied up, drops of blood falling from a wound on his abdomen.
"Kurapika!" she shouts, tears welling in her eyes.
"Shh...I'm okay. You need to get out of here," Kurapika says, wincing in pain.
"I'm not leaving you. Don't worry...Gon and Killua are with me."
(Y/N) reaches for her phone and calls Killua. He arrives seconds later, followed by Gon.
"What the hell happened?" Killua asks, looking at Kurapika.
(Y/N) starts to panic. "Just get him down! I need to assess his injuries."
Killua jumps on the chandelier to get Kurapika down.
"Killua! Try not to move his neck!" (Y/N) shouts.
"You got it."
Killua successfully frees Kurapika. Gon helps Killua as he carefully places Kurapika on the floor. (Y/N) immediately opens her backpack and empties its contents. She rips the buttons off of his suit jacket and shirt. She notices the gaping wound on his abdomen. The scent of fresh blood fills her nose.
(Y/N) places a stack of gauze over Kurapika's wound. He winces in pain. Sweat drops fall from his colorless face.
"I'm sorry, Kurapika. I know it hurts, but we need to stop the bleeding," says (Y/N).
"What...ever...you...need...to...do."
(Y/N) pours saline over his abdomen to get his wound as clean as possible. She searches for supplies to suture it together.
"Gon, hold my flashlight over him. Killua, I'll need you to assist me in suturing his wound."
"Wait...what?" Killua asks with widened eyes.
"Killua, I know for a fact that you've held a human heart before. Don't tell me this is grossing you out."
"Uh...of course not."
(Y/N) looks at Kurapika before she begins. "Kurapika, I'm not going to lie...this is going to be painful. Try to focus on something else."
"Right," Kurapika says.
With the help of Gon and Killua, (Y/N) successfully sutures Kurapika's wound. Once she is finished, she checks on Kurapika.
"Kurapika?"
He doesn't respond. She immediately checks his pulse. "Dammit! Boys...call an ambulance...I need to start CPR!"
(Y/N) jumps on Kurapika's chest and starts compressions. Adrenaline runs through her veins as she presses down on his chest.
After two minutes, Killua notices (Y/N)'s compressions are slowing down. "Hey, let me take over. Looks like you could use a breather."
The three of them take turns performing CPR until the ambulance arrives.
The next day, Kurapika opens his eyes and finds himself in a hospital room. The unfamiliar noises of the monitor and IV pumps surround him. He attempts to sit up, but is immediately stopped by (Y/N).
"Lay back down, Kurapika. You were seriously injured."
"(Y/N)? What are you doing here? Where am I?"
(Y/N) explains everything to Kurapika, who has no recollection of what happened.
"Where's Neon?" he asks (Y/N). "I bet she was worried sick about me."
(Y/N) winces at the sound of Neon's name. She doesn't want to tell him that she was more concerned about her new necklace than him. She decides to lie to him. "Yeah, she was very worried about you. She's actually in the ICU waiting room."
"Wait...I'm in the ICU?"
"Yes," (Y/N) answers. "I'll get her for you."
(Y/N) leaves Kurapika's hospital room. Minutes later, Neon enters. Tears stream down her face as she runs to Kurapika's bed. She grabs his hand.
"Baby...I thought I lost you!"
"Hey, I'm okay," says Kurapika. He smiles briefly before wincing in pain.
"Are you in pain?"
"A little. But don't worry about me...I'll be fine. What about you? How are you holding up?"
"No, Kurapika. You're hurting. I'm going to get the nurse."
Once Neon leaves, Kurapika pulls down the blanket to inspect his wound. A bulky dressing covers it. Glimpses of last night flash in his brain. He can see himself being attacked by several malicious men. What stands out the most is (Y/N), Killua, and Gon saving his life.
The nurse enters the room followed by Neon and (Y/N). The nurse administers IV pain medication to Kurapika and leaves.
"Feeling better?" (Y/N) asks Kurapika. "The IV stuff should have an immediate effect."
"Yeah...I do," says Kurapika, feeling euphoric from the medication. He smiles at (Y/N). "You saved my life, didn't you?"
"Well, I can't take all the credit. I couldn't have done it without Gon and Killua."
"Thank you," says Kurapika, grinning from ear to ear. "You're going to make an excellent doctor."
"Everyone wants to visit you, but they only allow two visitors at a time here," says (Y/N).
"Please...send my regards."
(Y/N) combs Kurapika's bangs out of his eyes with her fingers. She smiles, relieved her friend is recovering well.
Neon immediately sits down in the bed next to Kurapika, moving (Y/N)'s arm out of the way. "Actually, if you don't mind, Kurapika needs to rest. Please leave. Tell everyone we'll call them later."
"Neon, you should thank her. She saved the love of your life," Kurapika says.
Neon bites her lower lip. "Thank...you."
(Y/N) stands up to leave. "Anytime. Kurapika, get some rest. I'll let everyone know you're feeling better."
(Y/N) gently closes the door behind her.
Neon strokes Kurapika's head as he falls asleep. She kisses his forehead and allows the tears to fall from her eyes.
Two weeks later, (Y/N) comes to visit Kurapika at his house. Neon opens the door for her.
"How's Kurapika feeling?" (Y/N) asks as she takes off her shoes.
Neon shakes her head. "Not good. I can't keep his fever down."
(Y/N) furrows her brow. "Fever? What fever? He was doing great when he left the hospital. What happened?"
Neon doesn't answer.
(Y/N) runs up the stairs to Kurapika's bedroom. She gasps when she sees him in bed, face flushed. She immediately begins to assess him.
Neon walks behind her, stopping at the foot of the bed.
"Has he been taking his antibiotics?" (Y/N) asks Neon.
"Antibiotics?" Neon asks, confused.
"Wait...please tell me you filled his prescription."
"I did. It was only for something called Perco something," says Neon.
"You mean, Percocet? That's for pain you dimwit."
(Y/N) checks Kurapika's wound. It's oozing a yellowish fluid. She punches the bed. "Dammit, Neon! Do you know anything? His wound is infected. That's why his fever won't go down."
Tears well up in Neon's eyes. "I did this to him?"
"Yes. Did you even read his discharge paperwork? It clearly states the importance of taking the prescribed antibiotic. When was the last time you changed his dressing?"
Neon is silent.
"I take it you didn't change it." (Y/N) waves Neon off. "Just get out of here."
Neon doesn't listen to (Y/N). Instead, she watches as (Y/N) changes the dressing on Kurapika's wound.
(Y/N) calls Leorio and asks him to fill Kurapika's prescription for his antibiotic. It takes Leorio less than one hour to bring it over. He helps (Y/N) and together, they make Kurapika feel better.
Leorio takes Neon to the kitchen to go over the instructions on how to care for Kurapika while he's healing. (Y/N) stays behind to watch over Kurapika.
(Y/N) sits at the foot of the bed with her face in her hands. She begins to sob.
"(Y/N)? Is that you? Why are you crying?"
(Y/N) turns to face Kurapika. A big smile spreads across her face. "Kurapika! Thank goodness you're okay!"
"Yes, thanks to your excellent care."
"Why didn't you call me?"
"Neon told me she had everything under control," says Kurapika, wincing as he sits up in the bed.
"Kurapika...she almost killed you."
"It's not like she did it on purpose. She tried her best, (Y/N). She's just not medically trained."
"You don't need to be medically trained to know you need to take antibiotics after surgery. Seriously, Kurapika...it baffles me how an intelligent man like you is with such an airhead." (Y/N) pulls her hair back in frustration.
Kurapika places his hand on (Y/N)'s arm. "Don't be so hard on her."
(Y/N) stares at nothing. "Are you in love with her?" she asks, barely a whisper.
A look of puzzlement crosses his face. "Why are you asking me this?"
(Y/N) moves closer to Kurapika. She wraps her arms around him, allowing the tears to fall down her cheeks. "Because I love you, Kurapika."
Kurapika hugs her back. "I love you, too. You're a great friend."
"No, Kurapika." She sniffles. "I love you."
Kurapika slowly pulls away. "What?"
"I love you. I have for a long time now. I know you don't feel the same way, but I thought you should know."
Kurapika's mouth falls open. "(Y/N)...I don't know what to say. I care about you, but..."
"I know," she interrupts. "I just wish things were different."
Kurapika pulls (Y/N) in for another hug. They lock eyes as he pulls away. He reaches up and cups her cheek with his hand. She takes a deep breath before pressing her lips against his. She parts his lips with her tongue. The sun sets, casting a shadowy glow over Kurapika's face. His eyes are closed, brows furrowed as he deepens the kiss. Goosebumps erupt on (Y/N)'s arms. Her heart fills with warmth as her brain shuts down.
Kurapika is the first to break away. He stares at (Y/N), mouth agape. "What just happened?"
"I kissed you. And you kissed me back." She smiles.
"Yes. However, it can't happen again. I'm with Neon."
(Y/N)'s smile fades. "Kurapika...why can't you give us a chance? I know you feel something for me."
Kurapika shakes his head. "It doesn't matter. I made a commitment to Neon."
(Y/N) presses her forehead against his. "Kurapika...please."
Neon walks into the room. Her eyes widen. "What the hell is going on here?"
(Y/N) stands up. "Neon...leave Kurapika."
Neon stomps toward (Y/N). "What are you talking about?"
"If you care about Kurapika...you'd let him be free. You and I both know you're not capable of taking care of him. This won't be the last time he'll need medical help. He pushes his limits. He needs someone who will allow him to fall in their arms and nurse him back to health. That's not you, Neon. In fact, that night he went missing, you were too busy admiring your necklace while the rest of us were worried about his whereabouts."
"I called him!" Neon shouts.
"You called once," says (Y/N).
Kurapika gives Neon a shocked look. "Is that true?"
"Of course not. You mean the world to me. They're just all against me."
Neon turns to walk closer to Kurapika. (Y/N) grabs her arm and pulls her away. "Stay away from him."
Neon attempts to hold back her tears. Her face reddens as she steps closer to (Y/N). She pulls her right arm back and slaps her hand across (Y/N)'s face.
(Y/N) places her hand on her cheek to stop the sting. It takes her a few seconds to realize what just happened. "You bitch!"
Kurapika struggles as he tries to get out of bed to stop them.
Leorio runs through the door after hearing the commotion from downstairs. He looks at the three of them. He first runs to Kurapika, who is almost falling off the bed. "What the hell is going on here?" He pulls Kurapika back to bed.
Kurapika places his hand on his wound. "Please...stop them," he says through clenched teeth.
Leorio gets up and stands in between (Y/N) and Neon. "Girls...what's going on?"
They both talk over each other.
Leorio's head throbs from all the yelling. "Both of you...just be quiet!"
"Tell (Y/N) to stay out of my love life!" Neon tries to run past Leorio. He stops her.
"Tell her she's not capable of loving Kurapika!" (Y/N) points a finger at Neon.
Kurapika covers his ears with his hands. "Everyone...just get out of my room."
The three of them turn to look at Kurapika. He is staring out at nothing, eyes sunken in.
"I don't need anyone to make decisions for me," says Kurapika, voice monotone.
(Y/N) crosses her arms. "I'm not going anywhere until Neon admits she shouldn't be with you."
"Just shut up, (Y/N)," says Neon, stomping her foot. "I could never leave Kurapika."
"Yes, you can. You're just selfish." (Y/N) turns her back on Neon.
"No, you don't understand. I can't leave him."
"And why not?"
Neon waits a few seconds before answering. "Because...I'm expecting."
(Y/N) slowly turns back around to face her. "Expecting...what?"
Neon places her hands on her abdomen. "A baby."
Everyone's jaw drops.
"Neon, is that true? You told me you were on the pill," says Kurapika.
(Y/N)'s eyes widen. "Wait...you trusted her to take the pill?" She places her hand over her eyes to hide her tears. "She's not only going to kill you, but your baby as well." She walks toward the door and opens it. "Kurapika, maybe you're not as smart as I thought you were. I'm done." She walks out and slams the door behind her.
The room is quiet. Leorio fumbles with his hands. "I...I'm going to leave you two alone. Call if you need anything." He slowly makes his escape.
A soft smile forms on Kurapika's face as he looks up at Neon. "A baby? When did you find out?"
Neon sits next to Kurapika. "I found out while you were in the hospital. I wanted to wait until you made a full recovery before telling you."
Kurapika places his hand on Neon's abdomen. "I can't believe it...a baby! I mean...we're both a little young, but I promise to be the best father in the world."
"So...you're happy about this?"
"Of course. I couldn't be happier."
"And I promise...I'm going to do my best to take care of you and our child."
Kurapika pulls Neon close to his chest. "I know you will."