Author's Note: This is a Final Fantasy 7 fic that I wrote on 4/11/08. I hadn't thought about it uploading it at all actually. But I was looking it over and I thought it was cute. So here it is. o.o

It's a mild RudexReno. Rude is tired and worn out. Possibly coming down with something. Reno's very sweet and takes care of him. Rude feigns slight annoyance but you know he really likes it. It's a very mini fic. So very short. But still worth a read.

Adrastia 12/11/09

"You ok?" Reno asked, sitting on the couch in the Turks lounge area.

"I'm fine...," Rude replied, rubbing his head. "Just a little tired."

"Really? That's all? You don't look so good, Rude."

"I just look worse than I feel...," The bald Turk replied.

Reno smiled and patted the empty space next to him. "Come sit down and take a rest. Reno's got the cure for your fatigue."

Rude did as Reno asked. Reno put his arm around Rude and drew him close. The big man only sighed, allowing himself to be pulled close enough so that he was resting his bald head on Reno's shoulder.

"Comfy?" Reno asked.

Rude said nothing. He only breathed deeply into Reno's neck and took his hand, letting him know that he was content.

"My little kitty cat," Reno cooed.

Rude responded by nuzzling Reno's neck and squeezing his hand lightly, annoyed yet amused at the pet name he had just been given. It felt good to be close to someone right now. He was so tired and worn out. Reno's comfort was needed and very much welcome.

"Yeah, you don't have to tell me how you feel, big guy. I know," Reno soothed, pressing his cheek against the top of Rude's head, which felt very warm. "You got a fever or somethin'?"

"No," Rude said quietly, in a relaxed tone. "My head is just warm."

"You sure you ain't coming down with something, Rude?" Reno asked again, concerned.

"It's nothing," Rude answered tiredly. "Why? You want to play nurse?"

"Oh you know I'd love that," Reno teased, laughing.

"You would...," Rude responded.

Reno kissed the top of Rude's head. "Still feels warm. I think a visit from nurse Reno is in order."

Rude laughed, snuggling closer to Reno. He was so tired. But at least Reno knew how to cheer him up a little and make him feel comfortable.

The red head started to stroke the top of Rude's head. "I still say you're sick, Rude."

"My head's not a toy...," Rude responded, sounding half asleep.

"Aww... You know you love it," Reno cooed.

"From you I do... I guess...," Rude answered quietly. He was now breathing as if he were already asleep and his hand fell loose from Reno's. The red head quickly took it again, missing it's warmth.

"I still say you're comin' down with something," Reno said softly. But Rude didn't hear him. He was already asleep. Reno kissed the top of his partner's warm, bald head again and decided to join him.

~Fin~