Exhaust
Yuki walked out of the bedroom frowning – Shuuichi was having a vacation from the living… he has been in bed through days and nights when he wasn't working.
Yuki sat down on the couch in the living room and watched TV absently, barely registering the moving shapes, exhausted himself.
An hour later, he found himself in the bedroom again, a hand on Shuuichi's forehead. He felt a bit warm – sleeping-warm not fever-warm.
The doorbell brought him back to current time. He got up and went to answer.
Leaning on the doorframe, he swung it open and raised a bored eyebrow.
"To what do I owe this visit, Mr. Nakano?"
"I…uh…I'm here to check on Shuuichi."
"He's sleeping."
"I see…"
"Is there anything else?"
"Actually… there is. I also wanted to see you."
"What the hell for?"
"Is there something going on between you two? I mean… Shuuichi's been coming to work in terrible condition. He even lost weight a little, which we thought was physically impossible without looking like your bones are the only thing under your skin."
"He's fine and he's sleeping now."
"But-"
"Is there anything else?"
Hiiro exhaled and looked directly into Yuki's eyes. "If my friend is sick or suffering anything and I learn that you've been neglecting him, I-"
"Aren't you tired of threatening me, Mr. Nakano? Don't you have anything better to do in your free time? Or, rather, anyone?"
Hiiro didn't blink.
Yuki closed the door in his face and went to get himself a drink before he made his way back to the bedroom.
"Yuki," Shuuichi mumbled from the bed.
"What?"
"S'loud," Shuuichi moaned, pulling the covers over his head.
Yuki half-frowned. He sat on the bed and put his hand on Shuuichi's forehead under the covers. Shuuichi held it, making him jump.
"S'cold."
"Baka, let go of my hand," he unintentionally harshly growled.
"Nu uh."
"Baka!" He warned.
"Please, Yuki… allow me…"
Shuuichi's form started shaking under the covers. Then, Yuki felt hot wetness on his hand. He tried to pull the covers off but Shuuichi was too tightly wrapped in it.
Yuki, uncharacteristically, lifted Shuuichi with the covers, slid behind him and held him. His other hand slowly uncovered Shuuichi's face so he could breath easier. Shuuichi nuzzled his hand and sniffled.
"Tell me what's wrong."
"Light," Shuuichi murmured.
Yuki moved his other hand over Shuuichi's eyes to block the light. "So, are you going to tell me what's wrong?"
"Why would there be anything wrong?" Shuuichi said with a deep voice, almost sounding like a whisper, before he sniffled.
"No reason."
Shuuichi's form shook a little. Yuki frowned.
"Yuki is being sarcastic," Shuuichi giggled.
Yuki raised an eyebrow.
"You probably have an eyebrow up."
Yuki lowered it and raised the other.
Shuuichi sniffled and snuggled. He pulled Yuki's hand to his lips and kissed it before nuzzling his head into it like a kitten to its mother's warmth. He fell asleep that way, and that was how Tohma and Mika found them.
"Oh my, are we disturbing something?" Tohma said.
"Yes. Me. What do you want?"
"You, Eiri. We miss you. Honestly, cuddling now?" Mika said, following him in.
"Get out."
"Now, now. Is that a way to speak to your older sister?"
"Yes."
"How about we all calm down?" Tohma suggested, unpleasantly cheerfully to Yuki's ears and almost a sore to his eyes.
"And leave."
"I didn't know you could be so adorable-" Mika started.
"Do not finish that sentence if you value your life."
She rolled her eyes.
"Is Shindou-san feeling alright?" Tohma asked.
"That's none of your business. Now kindly show yourselves out, you're giving me a headache!" Yuki growled.
"That's his equivalent to 'I love you'."
He glared at Mika.
"Just the headache or are you afraid we'll wake the pink sleeping beauty?"
"Just the headache. Goodbye."
Yuki closed his eyes.
He felt movement nearby so he opened his eyes.
Tohma clicked the shutters down and smiled. "Sleep well."
Yuki nodded his thanks silently and rested the hand he held over Shuuichi's eyes around him instead, making him sigh.
"I hope Shindou-san will feel better soon. Good luck, Eiri."
Mika was already gone. Yuki nodded and closed his eyes again. Tohma closed the door.