Model Idol Combi: so you had a sick day

[jitensha]

[ so the thing was, Makoto didn't get sick. It took a series of unfortunate events, a moment of stress-induced weakness, and doing the idiotically chivalrous thing of trying to make her way home in the pouring rain and likely spending too much time in soaked clothing, despite Kise's best efforts.

But the point was, Makoto didn't usually get sick, and when she did get sick, it had to be sick enough to buckle her knees and keep her under her covers with a fever that could warm cold palms in an instant. She'd tried to go to work, but hadn't made it further than her own doorway before she'd gotten too dizzy to stand without the aid of the frame and had been promptly ushered back to bed.

And of course, she hadn't wanted to worry Kise, but that had backfired and for some inexplicable reason, she felt worse than ever. She'd have to change the compress again, she thinks distantly, as she tries to push herself up on her elbows to give him a properly chastising look. At the very least, her parents were now out for one of her dad's races, but... ]

You... really didn't have to come.

[ what if she's contagious? It's bad enough that she feels awful and she's sweaty and her hair's a mess and her face is all red and this isn't very romantic at all-- ]

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[ex_doubly406]

[When her hand touches his forehead, he thinks it's the best thing he's ever felt. There isn't a proper word for it except that it's incredibly pleasant, and he wishes he could soak some of that coolness up right now; not a bad wish considering he's still burning up. He's not shivering anymore though, so there's that.]

[jitensha]

You're still so hot. [ but she keeps her hand there, until the heat renders the coolness of her fingers nonexistent. ] And you're probably not up for taking medicine yet, right? Especially on an empty stomach.

[ex_doubly406]

[To be fair, he should have taken that medicine when she first told him to take it. Now look at him.

But hindsight is always 20/20, and he's not up to admitting he messed up. He's not even up to agreeing that he probably can't handle the medicine.]

[jitensha]

So that's a "no"... [ her shoulders slump a little, before she gives her head a brisk shake. No, no moping. ]

Well, that's okay! We'll get you to a better point anyway!

[ex_doubly406]

[He admires her optimism, he really does. Too bad he's floundering at the border of consciousness again.

It's too hot. His throat hurts. He wants to rest. He wants her to hold his hand. His body still aches but his eyes are closing.]

[jitensha]

... Resting as much as you can will probably help you the most right now. [ she draws her hand away from his forehead, almost apologetically. ] So do your best, okay?

[ex_doubly406]

[He doesn't have much of a choice here, does he? Just one more wheeze, before he eventually closes his eyes again.

And maybe tries to catch her hand but... that's not happening.]

[jitensha]

[ it's okay, Kise. She'll hold your hand when you wake up.

Providing his parents don't shoo her back home. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[Well, they might try but given that Makoto's best quality is her stubbornness...

He'll be glad to have her hand though. Even if he'll still feel kind of fuzzy and weird when he wakes up.]

[jitensha]

[ it's right up there with her ability to be cool and her lady-swooning smile.

... The poor girl.

But she's not even reflecting on her dad's life choices, giving his hand a warm squeeze when he opens his eyes again. Yeah, she talked his parents into letting her stay just a little longer. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[What a good girlfriend.

But sore throats don't heal that fast, so he still can't speak to let her know how much he appreciate this.

Time to gaze into her eyes and probably fail at getting through to her since he's having trouble focusing.]

[jitensha]

[ yeah, it... does kind of fail, but Makoto doesn't need thanks of any sort. She's just relieved that he slept, smiling reassuringly as she strokes the back of his hand with her thumb. ]

I can't stay much longer... but I wanted to make sure you'd be okay.

[ex_doubly406]

[He's feeling okay enough to try to pantomime 'better' for her. Which also probably fails but. Yeah, he tried. He tries so hard.

The thing is, it's even harder to try to pantomime 'don't you need to go home?']

[jitensha]

... Eh? Well, you're looking a little more spirited, at least!

[ yeah she missed it entirely. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[... HE TRIED.

And he's going to try again. This time forcing his voice except that's not really a good idea so he ends up having to take a moment to try to calm down his throat. God, this sucks but he's not giving up yet! Dumb decision #23437 coming right up!]

[jitensha]

It's okay, it's okay! [ time to squeeze his hand again, taking on an earnest tone. ] You really don't have to talk!

[ex_doubly406]

['But' his puppy eyes seem to say. His throat, however, sends strong signals of no shut up Kise don't do it. And for once, he listens. Because the last time he didn't he ended up throwing up.

He still looks pretty unhappy about it though.]

[jitensha]

Are you wondering why I'm still here, maybe? Or do you need some more water?

[ she'll guess!! ]

[ex_doubly406]

[Oh this makes is easier. He puts up one finger, to say yes he's wondering about option number one.

... And then he puts up two fingers because thinking about it, he wants some water too.]

[jitensha]

[ she can answer the first in the process of fetching the glass, though she has to let go of his hand to do it. ]

You still looked pretty bad, and your parents looked tired when they got back, so I asked if I could stay to keep an eye on you for a few more hours. I'll be heading home soon, though, once they wake up.

[ here, Kise, your water. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[He can sit up for this, he thinks as he tries to push himself up--

No he can't. He might need some help.]

[jitensha]

[ she's already ready, wrapping her free arm around him and helping him sit up to reach the water. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[Though he still struggles, the water more than makes up for how hard that was.

If only that was some miracle potion, because then he'd be able to jump up and talk as much as he wants with her. The best he can do now is to turn so that he can face her better.]

[jitensha]

[ and she's got a smile waiting, as cheerful as ever (except when she wasn't, but she was very good at smiling). ]

You might not believe me, but you look a lot better than you did! I mean, there were a few times I really wanted to call the hospital...

[ex_doubly406]

[He can't quite believe her, save that Makoto is earnest and sincere if nothing else. So it might be true. He feels awful, of course, but he's also aware she gets carried away sometimes doing things for him so he's taking it pretty lightly. Oh Kise.

He'll do his utmost to look grateful however. Because she stayed all the way and even now.]