It was a normal day at Little Lip Theater for Shinjiro. He finished cleaning the auditorium from last nights performance, and the rooftop garden, where they had a small celebration the night before. Despite it being like any other day in New York, something wasn't right...Shinjiro turned his head and stared at the managers office till it finally hit him. He hasn't seen Ratchet all day, he would usually see her walking around Little Lip, organizing the Green Room, or chatting with one of the girls.

'She must be busy with paperwork.' Shinjiro thought to himself as he walked towards the office. Turning the door knob and peeking in, he saw that it was completely empty. Her desk was spotless, with no sign of it being disturbed at all. It was strange for Ratchet not to be at the Little Lip. Fearing the worst, Shinjiro burst into 's office. "Ah! Shinster! To what do I owe the pleasure, of having you crash into my office." Sunnyside smiled.

", where's, Ratchet?" Shinjiro asked, a small frown making it's way across his face. Sunnyside chuckled at the young mans expense. He was always ready to tease the naïve Captain of the Star Division. Sadly, it'd have to wait another day.

"Well, Shinsky, our dearest Ratchet has gotten a fever. It's very common in the winter, and it can bring the strongest of people down. Very saddening isn't it? Umm...Shinmania? Hello?" Sunnyside looked around his office to see that the young Captain disappeared. Deciding not to put more thought into it, Sunnyside went back to continue working on his paperwork.

Leaving the theater, Shinjiro, burst into Maggi's grocery and bought what he learned from Diana, was the perfect cure for the fever, chicken noodle soup. He also bought something extra, something that reminded him of the day Ratchet took care of him. Shinjiro wouldn't admit it, but this was the day he's been waiting for. The day that he would get to take care of Ratchet.

Shin ran through the streets of New York, with his bag of groceries in tow. When he finally made it to her home, he knocked on the door frantically until she opened. The door slowly squeaked, revealing Ratchet, her bangs were pressed against her forehead due to the sweat and she only wore a blue pajama top. "S-Shin? What are you doing here?" Ratchet asked, a blush growing on her face.

"Why didn't you call me and tell me you were sick?" Shinjiro frowned. "I swore I'd take care of you when you got sick, so that's why I'm here." Shinjiro slipped inside Ratchet's house and made his way into her kitchen, he put his groceries down and took Ratchet to her room. "I have a surprise for you!" Shinjiro smiled down at Ratchet and ran out of her room.

Ratchet only watched as he ran out, while wiping the sweat off her brow. She already visited a clinic earlier in the morning; she refused to tell Shinjiro so, she wouldn't be bother a to him. She silently cursed Sunnyside, for telling Shin she was sick. She was still happy that he came, she forgot his promise, and she was glad she wasn't going to spend the day alone.

Shinjiro quickly burst back into the room with a smile on his face his hands behind his back.. "I got something to help you sleep better, Ratchet." Shinjiro, slowly moved his hands forward to reveal two green onions. He slowly started to creep his way to her bed ready to tie the onions on her neck.

"Shin, don't you dare!" Ratchet ordered as Shinjiro got closer. Shinjiro pounced on Ratchet, trying to tie the onions on her neck as she squirmed under him. Soon the two started to laugh at their little game. Green onions quickly forgotten, Ratchet and Shinjiro start playing, and tickling each other under Ratchet's bed covers. The two stopped playing around when they noticed the situation they got stuck in. Shinjiro, lay on top of Ratchet, her body was pressed under under his, their faces merely inches away from each other.

"R-Ratchet...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-" Shinjiro was cut off when Ratchet, grabbed the collar of his theater suit and pressed her lips against his. Shinjiro quickly lost himself in their kiss, he lifted her up and wrapped his arms around her, his hands slightly squeezing at her back. Their kiss was quickly cut off, when they heard the sharp squeal of a water kettle.

"Your soups done." Shinjiro sighed. He slowly rose up off her bed and was going to leave the room, when a Ratchet grabbed his hand.

"Thank you, Shin." Ratchet smiled. She released him and Shinjiro silently slipped out of her room. Shinjiro went into the kitchen and poured the soup into a small bowl, grabbing a small spoon. Shinjiro made his way back into the blonde woman's room.

"I'm going to need you to sit up, Ratchet." Shinjiro ordered as he entered the room. Ratchet squirmed up and smiled as she new what he was going to do. Shinjiro scooped up some broth and rose it to her lips. They continued this until the meal was finished. Shin placed the bowl on a table, and peered out the window, it only felt like they spent an hour together but, it most have been more as the sun had already fallen.

"It's getting late." Shinjiro sighed. "I guess, I should be heading home." Shinjiro stiffened as he felt two arms wrap around his waist, and a sweaty blond head placed on his shoulder.

"Why don't you just stay over tonight?"

"I-I don't know if-"

"It's not polite to say no to a lady young man." Ratchet laughed into Shinjiro's neck. She leaned forward and squeezed his hand in hers, and led him into the bed. They both crashed onto the bed, and snuggled up closer each other, looking up at the ceiling above them. Shinjiro gazed down at the woman who's head was placed was on his chest, thanking the stars above for blessing him with a woman like her.

"Shin?"

"Yes, Ratchet."

"Have you heard, that when you're sick it's always good to have someone dear near you. So, that they will take the illness away from you."

"N-No, I haven't heard that." Shinjiro stuttered.

"We'll just have to see if it's true in the morning." Ratchet sighed, before silently dozing off into a peaceful slumber.

SLML~

Shinjiro woke with a piercing in his head. He groaned as he opened his eyes, to the piercing morning sun. He looked over the room and saw Ratchet adjusting her tie in front of her mirror. She saw Shinjiro and smiled at him. "I'm feeling great today, thanks for yesterday!"

"Don't worry about it." Shinjiro grunted as he sat up. He placed his hand on his forehead and felt that he was burning up. "I-I think I caught your fever."

"Huh...Guess the story I read was true. I'll drive you home, and I'll tell Sunnyside you're sick. I'll come after work and take care of you when I'm done." Ratchet leaned forward and placed a small kiss on Shinjiro's cheek. 'This is going to be a never ending cycle.' Shinjiro thought to himself as he was being led to Ratchet's car.

I decided I'm just going to make this story as a series of So Long My Love one-shots. This is mainly to help me practice writing in third person and fluff. I also promised a few friends I would do this so here you go. Tell me what you think.