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“Hey do you know where Yamato is? I haven’t seen him anywhere! And just when I’m finally a good hair day!” One of their girl classmates walked up to Kakeru asking about Yamato’s sudden absence. Yamato is not one to not miss school except if he got sick, which happened to be today.

‘Hmm..maybe i should go visit him. I mean I am his boyfriend right? And i have to take care of him now that he’s sick...’ He felt chills down his spine and his face growing hot, growing to his ears.The term ‘boyfriend’ still gives Kakeru butterflies as he was not used to it. He came up with the idea to go visit Yamato with chicken soup. Similar to what Yamato would bring to Kakeru if he ever got sick.

Speaking of getting sick, Yamato would be the one to take care of Kakeru most of the time. Just yesterday, they were outside stargazing when it suddenly started pouring, though only one got infected. Honeslty, both of them we’re shocked that Yamato would be the one to get sick. They both knew that the taller one had a stronger immune system. But it didn’t matter. At least for today because this time, Kakeru was going to take care of his beloved for once. To prove he cares about Yamato, which he does —a lot.

BRING!

On cue, the bell rang. Everyone packing up their hone work and text books for the day and left. Kakeru doing the same, but was abruptly approached by a girl. Seemingly about the same age. She was shorter than Kakeru, long dark brown hair, small green eyes, and glasses. In his mind he’d say she’s cute.

“Hey uhm..I heard Yamato was out because he was sick..So I was thinking if you can drop this off for him.” She shyly looked away as she held out a small brown paper bag. Kakeru looked at her. She was curled up making her look even smaller than she was. Kakeru felt obligated to accept it, to not hurt her feelings. Sure he can feel the jealousy stirring up and thought of rejecting it. To tell her that Yamato was already dating someone and that she should be more considerate, but they didn’t know that, so he didn’t say anything.

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He walked towards Yamato’s house with a tray of chicken soup in his hands. It was a cool spring day. The air was pretty chilly but the sun was out creating some heat. He shook his arm a little and felt rattling. He turned to look at the bag that made the noise. He couldn’t help but peek inside the bag from earlier. He carefully opened it, afraid to spill the soup. There was a card and some small peices of candy and chocolate. ‘Typical.’ He rolled his eyes as he murmured.

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“Uh Hello! Sorry for the intrusion but I came to visit Yamato! I brought his homework and some chicken soup!” He walked inside to and greeted Mikoto. It was almost natural to say hi. Almost like he’s been living at this house. Pretty standard for someone who would come over all the time as a child. She said that brother was resting in his room and to make sure he takes his medication. ‘Huh? I guess their mom’s not yet.’ He noticed it was quiet, as usual, meaning their mom hasn’t arrived yet. Usually he’d hear her voice and she’d greet him happily while offering food, but he guessed not today.

He walked upstairs and reached his bedroom door. He knocked softly. Once. Then twice. He heard no voice from the other side. He came up with the idea that Yamato has fallen asleep. He walked in and found him sleeping indeed. He had a slightly damped towel around his forehead, some medicine in his nearby table. He was wrapped in blankets. Kakeru looked to Yamato’s face for no reason other than to look at it. He analyzed his face. His breathing was soft, slow and gentle. His eyelids relaxed, and the slight redness in his ears. The damp towel making a few of his hair stick up. He looked carefree to put it.

He couldn’t help but caress Yamato’s face. It was still pretty hot, so he checked the towel’s temperature. The coldness has watered down and was going back to room temperature hence he removed the towel. Carefully and quietly he walked in the bathroom to soak it with cold water once again.

As he walked into Yamato’s room again, he saw that he was awake this time. Ah. Was all he could say before walking up to him to check his temperature. He placed the back of his hands towards Yamato’s forehead. Still incredibly hot.

“Ka-keru..” Yamato’s whispered. Slight husky, relaxed and dazed. The dark haired boy’s hand reaching over the lighter haired boys’ cheek. Stroking it softly to make sure he wasn’t just half awake.

“H-hey! You have to lay back again. I have a cold towel to help cool down your fever!” He swatted Yamato’s hands aways from his face, waiting for him to lay back down. Once Yamato was comfortable lying down. Kakeru placed the cold wet towel back onto his forehead.

“A-ah, I’m sorry for the intrusion. I brought you some soup, today’s homework assignment, and a gift bag from a girl.” Yamato looked up in confusion. “Gift bag..?” He blinked.

“Yeah, some girl wanted you to have this. It has a few peices of candy and chocolate and a card.” He forced himself to smile to not let the jealousy show. “Mm, I didn’t really care about that. I’m just glad that you’re here with me. Plus we can share the candy.” He smiled gently at Kakeru. Kakeru blushed as he slowly looked away. Right. Yamato liked him, and not anyone else. That seemed to brighten himself up. He grinned back at Yamato. Kakeru couldn’t help but be grateful that they were infact dating and that their feelings have not changed. He thought that it was nice to take care of Yamato after being taken care by him for so long. He stopped and blushed at that thought. Gosh being in a relationship really makes you feel and think of embarrassing thoughts...

“Thank you anyways. And don’t worry about intruding. I was starting to miss you..” He confessed closing his eyes slowly and inhaling slowly. Kakeru felt his face heat up. His eyes widen and his heart pounding. No way he just said two cheesy lines back to back. He definitely planned that. Though he was just saying those things because he was’t in the right state of mind…right? He looked back at him shyly before sucking in some air and responding embarrassingly, ‘I..missed you too.’ He rolled his eyes knowing that it wasn’t a lie and that he also missed him,  laughing it off.

That seemed to make Yamato happy because he smiled. Big. One of his genuine smile. The ones where his eyes would crinkle just a little bit and the ever so slightly blush spreading around his cheeks and his ears. It was truly a sight to see and adorable for Kakeru that he couldn’t do anything besides look at his gorgeous boyfriend. It was silly. The whole conversation was silly.

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A couple of hours of talking and Yamato working on his homework even if he knew he needed to rest. Even if Kakeru tried forcing him to rest instead. But knowing Yamato, he wasn’t going to let himself just lay in bed and do nothing. After bickering for a bit and convincing Kakeru he was fine, he gave in. He just watched as Yamato, surprisingly finished it fast and knowing exactly what to do. It sure was fascinating how Yamato was able to work even in rough conditions.

Just as Yamato was starting to drift into slumber, Kakeru took that as a sign to let him rest peacefully and go back home. He started packing his backpack when he felt a tug on his uniform, “Wait..” He looked to his side to find Yamato, looking sleepy. Almost like he was forcing himself to stay awake for a little longer. He blinked at Yamato before tilting his head in confusion. “Wha-“

“Please..don’t go yet..” He whispered gently. He looked at Kakeru with nothing but pure desperation. Kakeru started at him, blushing rising upon his cheeks. “W-what are you saying..?! You can’t just say stuff l-like that! A-and besides, I don’t wanna bother you and get sick myself.” He angrily shouted at Yamato. The blue haired boy pouted and crossed his arms with a hmph and looked away. Kakeru sighed heavily knowing he couldn’t resist that and gave in.

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Now it really was time to go to sleep and Kakeru walked back into Yamato’s room. Freshly showered and with some clothes that he left from previous nights. Yamato was practically dragging him into his bed. Sure it was attractive seeing Yamato with flushed cheeks, slight husk voice, and messy hair, but when he’s is sick, he gets quite affectionate and clingy. Surprisingly for someone shy, calm and quiet, he sure wasn’t that when he was out of it, especially when he was around Kakeru.

Yamato instantly wrapped his arms around Kakerus waist and dug his head into Kakeru chest, almost like he was waiting for this moment to happen. The dark haired boy listened to Kakeru’s steady heartbeat, seemingly quickening its pace. He smiled knowing he was able to make Kakeru feel that way. Kakeru, on the other hand, went scarlet, blanked out even. The shorter boy rested his chin on Yamato’s head. He raised his hands to wrap them around the taller boy’s body. One on his back, and one of his hair. He played with his hair, running his fingers gently through his hair as his other hand gently traced circles around Yamato’s body.

“Just know that if I get sick, I’m blaming it on you,” he scolded. He heard Yamato chuckle, closing his eyes. Falling into complete slumber. Kakeru gave one small kiss on top of Yamato’s head as he closed his eyes.