Gravitation Fan Fiction ❯ Ryu's New Assistant. ❯ Sick! ( Chapter 11 )

Title: Ryu's New Assistant - Chapter 11

Authors: Dark Nuriko and Mayhem's Angel

Disclaimers: Neither one of us own anybody or anything from Gravitation. We only wish too.

Warnings: Shonen-ai, yaoi, eventually. Not just yet.

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Ryuichi woke up the next morning feeling quite groggy. He was sleeping on top of Tatsuha, arms wrapped securely around his waist. He loosened his grip, and sat up. Ugh. That wasn't a good idea, it just made him dizzy. And his throat hurt much worse. He must have over worked it the day before. Agh. Damn. Even his eyes hurt. Flopping back down, he found that that didn't do anything for the dizziness. Shoot. And he had really been hoping to make it up to Tatsuha for last night. He knew that he hadn't been up to par, and was going to take him out somewhere. Well, now that was out of the question. He groaned into his pillow and rolled back over, trying to maybe get back to sleep.

 

Tatsuha awoke to the groan beside him. He cracked open a single eye, taking in Ryuichi's looks, before sitting up, worry crossing his face. "Ryu-chan? Are you all right?" he asked in a soft voice.

 

"Noooo." He moaned, rather not wishing to discuss this.

 

Tatsuha smiled softly, lightly kiss his forehead. "Where do you feel bad so I know what to get you to help fight it?"

 

"My throat. I overworked it yesterday. And I think I got a regular cold too, cause my head is killing me." Ryuichi said, listing his complaints.

 

Tatsuha rolled off the bed and moved to get the medicine that he had bought for just such an occasion. He picked up Tylenol Sore Throat medicine and Nyquil for his cold. Coming back out, he gave him the cherry Nyquil first. He then gave him the cherry flavored sore throat medicine. "Just relax. Once that settles, I'll get you some chicken soup and then you can go back to sleep."

 

"Oh. My. God. You seriously did plan for everything. You're amazing." Ryuichi praised, taking the medicine and swallowing the water that was provided quickly. "Bleh. I'll never like that stuff."

 

The teen laughed softly. "I'll take some of that as a compliment. And cherry flavor is better than regular. So don't complain. I'll leave the door open so I can hear you if you need anything."

 

"'Kay." He nodded, rolling back over to snuggle the pillow Tatsuha had used during the night. He sighed softly, already feeling a little better from all the TLC he was receiving.

 

Tatsuha cooked some chicken, added carrots, celery, and noodles, and hoped he hadn't messed it up. Once it was finished being made, he carried it into the bedroom. Setting it on the dresser, he went over and shook Ryuichi's shoulder lightly. "Ryu-chan, wake up. I've brought soup."

 

"Hhhnnn?" Ryuichi asked confusedly. "Oh. Thanks Tats-chan." He said, sitting up a little against his pillows.

 

The dark haired boy smiled at those words and moved to get the tray, settling it in front of Ryuichi and spooning some up, blowing on it. "Here, be careful. It's still hot." He then held the spoon to his love's lips.

 

Ryuichi leaned forward a little, taking the spoon into his mouth. "Mmmm. Good, but," he stopped to sneeze, "needs more salt." He informed the young cook.

 

Tatsuha flushed, pulling out a little take out packet of salt and adding some to it. He then stirred it before once more spooning it up and blowing on it, before holding it out to him. "How's this?"

 

"Much better, thanks." He said, tasting it again. "Sorry, I just hate canned chicken soup, and have to salt it to death when it's homemade. Kinda ruins it, I guess though." He said, before he was shut up by another offered spoonful.

 

Tatsuha fed him, not minding that Ryuichi's day off was being spent nursing him back to good health. "Don't worry about it. Many things happen that we don't expect."

 

"Yeah... but I'm sorry about this. I was going to take you out, since I wasn't really at my greatest last night." He stopped to take another spoonful.

 

Tatsuha stopped, meeting the older man's gaze. "Stop it. We're together right? Whether it's going out, sitting watching TV, or helping you get better, it's a good day for me. I'm easy to please, Ryu-chan." He then held the spoon back up once again.

 

Ryuichi took it before mumbling. "Yeah yeah. I know. You tell me that all the time. I just gotta make sure it's special sometimes."

 

"Then make certain we can go out someplace some time. When you have a day off and aren't sick. For now, just work on getting better for me."

 

"Yeah, I will." Ryuichi nodded meekly.

 

Tatsuha laughed softly, giving him the last of the soup before setting it aside and kissing him softly. "There. Maybe some sleep for you now. Let the medicine and chicken soup help you."

 

"Alright." He said, sliding back down the bed. "Thanks for the soup. And for taking care of me."

 

Tatsuha nodded. "That's what I'm here for. Besides, what kind of boyfriend would I be if I just left you sick?" he flushed, looking away. "Don't answer that. Just get better. I'll be in the living room, canceling what appointments I can for tomorrow and pushing over others."

 

"Okay. I'll just be here, getting better as soon as I can."

 

"If you need me for anything, or just don't want to be alone, call me. I'll come stay with you."

 

"Okay. I'll let you know."

 

Tatsuha nodded, leaving the room, and going to make the phone calls he needed to. He saved the one to Tohma for the very last. He dialed the number he knew by heart, wondering if his brother-in-law would pick up.

 

Tatsuha wasn't surprised when all he got was the answering machine. He left a message, telling him that Ryuichi had caught a cold, as well as a sore throat, and that for the next day or two, he should take it easy. Tatsuha then hung up and realized it was getting late. He had obviously had a lot of organizing to do.

 

Ryuichi lay there for a while, listening to Tatsuha's voice as it floated in towards him. Hmm. Apparently Tohma hadn't answered. Not that he ever really did. His mind wandered to a couple other things, even thought he still tried to sleep. Finding that he couldn't, he got up and searched through his CD's, looking for a particular one to help him sleep.

 

Tatsuha stopped in his work the check on Ryuichi, only to see him out of bed. "Ryuichi, what are you doing out of bed?"

 

"Huh? Looking for my CD." He mumbled, still searching. "Aha. Found it." He slipped it into the player, turning it down low, and letting the soft sounds of the ocean and a guitar fill the room in rolling waves.

 

Tatsuha sighed, walking over to him and pulling him close. "Dance with me? Just for a second?"

 

"Eh? Are you serious? Right now?" Ryuichi asked, turning around in his arms.

 

Tatsuha realized how selfish he was being and he looked away, a soft smile on his lips. "I guess you're right. That isn't a very good idea, is it?" he asked softly.

 

"Nono! It is; I was just a little surprised. No ones really asked me to dance before when we weren't in a club. I'd love to dance with you now though."

 

A warm, loving smile crossed his lips. "I want to dance with you... do anything with you. Especially as long as it's with you. I don't need popular or large places to enjoy being with you. At home I get you all to myself." That said; he slowly began leading Ryuichi in a slow dance.

 

Ryuichi held him close as they danced, soaking in the warmth of his body and caring. It definitely made him feel better, odd as that was. He just relaxed, the music loosening him and he held Tatsuha closer, following him in the slow steps of the dance.

 

Tatsuha couldn't help but lean in close. If Ryuichi was feeling better, now would be the best time to share a kiss. Yet, seeing as he wasn't well, that would be a bad idea. So instead, he continued to dance with him, settling for cuddling with him.

 

Ryuichi sniffled a little before sneezing into his hand. Thus proving he still indeed was sick. Pulling away a little, he reached for the Kleenex on the dresser. "Gah. Sorry. I know this isn't the greatest way to spend the day." He said, still sniffling a little. "I know, as long as you're with me, that's great. But seriously, I'm going to make you sick too." He said, even as he belied his words by going back into Tatshua's arms.

 

The teen shook his head. "I'm pretty resilient. I'll survive this. Don't worry about it." That said, he went back to dancing with him, placing a few more Kleenex into his pocket in case he sneezed again. "Besides, I'd never pass on a chance to make you feel better, Ryuichi."

 

"Aw, you're so sweet to me. I still can't believe it sometimes." He told him, hugging him tight again as they continued to dance.

 

Tatsuha gave him a small dip, even as he kissed his lips softly, lightly. Just the faintest of touches. "Can't believe what?"

 

"That you love me. That you want to be with me no matter what. It's a little surprising, but you've had years on me with this attraction thing. I'm getting a lot more used to it." He said, as he returned the kiss gently. "A lot more."

 

The teen flushed softly, even as his body began asking for things that Tatsuha was certain his older love wasn't ready for. Sadly, he ended the dance and led him back over to the bed. "It's been over eight hours. Time for more medicine and more rest. I'll go start dinner. Maybe something light. Unless you'd like more chicken soup."

 

"Gah. No way. Save it for another time. I'd really love some mashed potatoes though. And a chicken breast thing whatever." He asked as he crawled back into the bed.

 

"Boneless chicken breast with mashed potatoes and chicken gravy coming right up. I think you're already feeling better," Tatsuha commented, even as he gave Ryuichi his medicine.

 

"No gravy. That's kinda icky right now." Ryuichi said as he obediently took his medicine.

 

Tatsuha nodded, finishing with some water for Ryuichi and then headed into the kitchen to cook. He made a perfectly tender and lightly seasoned chicken breast with mashed potatoes that were lightly flavored with some left over chicken broth. Once he was done, he brought the tray into Ryuichi's room, settling it beside the singer, who was still awake this time. "How's this look?"

 

"Mmmhmm. Really good. 'Xactly what I wanted. You're not gonna eat with me?" He asked, noticing that he didn't have his own plate, and turning on the pout.

 

He smiled. "I have to admit, I ate while I was cooking. But I could feed it to you, like I did with the soup."

 

Ryuichi rolled his eyes. "It would figure. Nah, it's harder to feed me this than soup."

 

Tatsuha grinned, before taking a piece of the chicken and leaving most of it hanging from his mouth. Leaning forward, he gave in to this one urge and tempted Ryuichi to take it from his lips.

 

Ryuichi looked at him a little oddly before leaning in and taking it, getting a kiss at the same time. He chewed and swallowed before commenting. "How incredibly un-sexy of you. We're gonna have to try that again. With like, strawberries and chocolate and other stuff that is not chicken for sick people. Good effort though."

 

Tatsuha couldn't help but chuckle at those words. "I really wasn't meaning it to be sexy. I just wanted the kiss that came with it. But we'll definitely try it again when you are feeling better, and you ask for it. Using some chocolate covered strawberries that I made earlier."

 

"I know you did. Do you just spend all day being incredibly amazing like this? I'm not going to be able to measure up!" Ryuichi said, falling back on the pillows. "You've got everything planned, you cook me whatever I ask for, and you never stop. I really appreciate all you do for me, but you're going to spoil me like this."

 

Tatsuha couldn't help but smirk. "Oh, but you must not think I do this all without good cause. I'm actually very selfish, Ryuichi. Because eventually, I'll expect something in return."

 

"I can only guess." Ryuichi said, studying him critically.

 

Tatsuha couldn't keep his smirk with that gaze and he looked away, a light flush crossing his cheeks. "Don't guess. Let's hope I never have to resort to asking for it."

 

"You won't have to. Just be a little more patient with me, okay? It'll happen in its own time." He said, finishing the last of his meal.

 

"Don't worry. I've waited this long. I can wait forever." He set the plate aside and moved to rest against Ryuichi. "Let's lay here and sleep. It should be good for both of us."

 

"Okay. I'll try and not make it forever." He said, yawning and snuggling into Tatsuha's side. "Good idea. I agree." He said, closing his eyes, and throwing an arm over him.

 

Tatsuha yawned as well, before cuddling a little closer and drifting off to sleep.

 

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