Tamaki opened is eyes slowly, he moaned softly, he felt unusually warm and tired. Though he had been feeling ill recently, with a fever, chills and pains that had kept him home and away from his beloved host club, he attempted to keep up his normal demeanor and positive attitude as best he could.
Tamaki closed his eyes again, wanting nothing more than to drift off, back into his painless slumber. A gentle knock prevented him from doing so, he sat up sighing heavily. Seconds later, Shima appeared, she approached his bed, a look of concern on her face.
"Good morning Master Tamaki, how are you feeling?" He smiled faintly.
"I'm just a little tired,I'm fine." he answered, the woman wasn't convinced, and reached out her hand to touch his forehead. The teen pulled away slightly.
"I see, I should contact your father and let him know you're still not feeling well, this has gone on for a long time. I'm going to recommend that you see a doctor as soon as possible."
"I'm fine, really, I'll just get ready for school, there's really no need to-"
"Master Tamaki, you're very pale, you're obviously hiding something from me, You still have your fever don't you?"Tamaki looked away. Shima nodded.
"I thought as much."
"Please Shima, I have to get back to class, it;s important to keep up with my work, I've been home for the last-"
"That's something we can fix with a tutor. I think it's best to have you lie back down now. I'd like you to try to eat something today." Tamaki shook his head.
"I'm sorry, I really don't think I can." He admitted, he realized there was no point in hiding it from her, she already saw through his attempt.
"You haven't eaten in a few days, you have try so you can keep up your strength." Tamaki laid back down, this time on his side, pulling the blanket closer.
"you still have chills too,tell me something Master Tamaki, what is it that's preventing you from eating exactly, are you feeling nauseous or are you feeling pain?"
"A little of both." He said closing his eyes.
"Try to rest, I'll take care of everything." Tamaki smiled gratefully.
"Thank you Shima. " He said watching her exit the room. He reached for his cell phone and sent a text to Kyoya.
I know I said I'd be in today when you came to see me yesterday, I tried, but Shima knew better. Can you handle the dance and the preparations, I know I've been asking you guys to do a lot on your own lately. I'll see what I can do about being there tomorrow...how's everything going with the club?"
Tamaki, it's not a good idea to try hiding your illness. I expected you to be out today, you seemed like you were really ill yesterday. I've told everyone not to expect you tomorrow either. Coming from a family with a background in medicine, I'd advice you to worry less about us and focus on your health.
I suggest seeing a doctor as soon as possible. If you're still having nose bleeds with no obvious explanation, I would tell you to let someone know, that's not something to ignore.
We'll take care of everything, there's no need to worry. Get some rest and let me know what you find out.
Yeah, I will. Thanks Kyoya. Tamaki tossed the phone aside and made himself more comfortable. He drifted into an uneasy sleep, only to be woken a short time later by his caretaker.
"Master Tamaki,"She called, The teen moaned softly, feeling a cool sensation om his face, he tilted his head away from it, wanting only to sleep.
"come on now, open your eyes." She encouraged. After several minutes, Tamaki slowly forced his eyes open and looked at the woman. He was feeling weak now, the fatigue was setting in quickly.
He allowed himself to close them again.
"Tamaki!" This time Tamaki was surprised to find that the voice calling to him was his father's. He sounded worried and Tamaki felt the man's hands on his shoulder,
"Wake up Tamaki, I need you to stay awake, talk to me, tell me what's going on." He watched his father kneel beside his bed the man's other hand stroking his short blonde hair.
"I-I'm sorry, I can't-" The last think Tamaki heard was his father shouting his name frantically before he was pulled into darkness.
