"Ah, Luke. You have cuts on your feet." Clive said, a small frown on his face.
"I do?" Luke mumbled Looking down at his feet. He winced as he felt the tea going into the small cuts, making him realize it did hurt. Clive walked up to him, taking out a washrag, and bent down gently wiping Luke's feet. "W-what are you doing?!" Luke asked, slight panic in his voice. Clive chuckled lightly, making Luke Frown. "What's so funny?" He said, crossing his arms and glaring at Clive.
"Just you." Clive responded, making Luke flush.
"What was that?!"
Layton and Flora turned to each other, smiling faintly.
"Well, they seem to be getting along.." Flora mumbled, glancing over at them.
"Indeed… Perhaps this moving in will be easier-"
"CLIVE - I SWEAR TO GOD -WHAT THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU DOING?!"
"I'm cleaning your cuts."
"WITH YOUR GODAMN SALIVA?!"
"Now Luke, a gentleman doesn't curse."
Flora and The Professor looked at each other, both letting out awkward laughs.
"Luke." The Professor said, hoping to get his attention. Luke looked away from Clive, blushing faintly in embarrassment, and looked over at the Professor.
"Y-yes?" He stuttered, much to Clive's amusement. Upon hearing him laugh, Luke faintly kicked his arm, making Clive wince.
"..Well, seeing as you two are already getting along this shouldn't shock you too much, but, Clive will be moving in with us until he can get back onto his feet." Luke started at the Professor before slowly turning his head to look at Clive.
"You're kidding me, right?" Luke said, making Clive give a Look of hurt.
"Luke!" Flora scolded, surprised by Luke's words.
"No I didn't mean it like that! It's just…" Luke went quiet before turning back to Clive. "I'm just shocked you got out…" Luke smiled. "Welcome back." Clive started at him in shock before smiling softly.
"Thank you."
"Well, let's get you to your new room!" Flora said happily, beginning to go down the hall. The Professor nodded in agreement and began walking after Flora. Luke was about to get up, When Clive gently put him over his shoulder.
"Clive what are you doing?!" Luke asked in faint Panic.
"Don't your feet still hurt?" Clive said. Luke blinked in surprise before nodding. "Well, then why are you complaining?" Clive joked.
"Well I'm being treated as a sack of potatoes.."
"Would you prefer a piggy back ride?"
"…Yes…" Clive laughed softly and let Luke shift around. Once Luke was on Clive's back, he gently rested his forehead on Clive's shoulder. The duo soon met up with the Professor and Flora, who were standing outside of the guest room. "Aren't we remolding the guest room?" Luke asked, looking at the professor in confusion.
"I'm quite sure we finished.." The Professor mumbled, Opening the door and looking in. Flora tried to peek in, but the Professor abruptly slammed it shut. "It seems that Luke is correct.." The Professor said, his cheeks lightly reddening in embarrassment.
"Where's Clive going to sleep then?" Luke said. Slowly, everyone began to look over at Luke. "Why are you all- Oh NO NONONONONONO Clive is not sleeping in my room!"
"What a wonderful Idea! Clive can bunk with Luke!" Flora said, The Professor nodding with agreement.
"I'm right here..."Luke said, burying his face on Clive's shoulder in failure.
"It's okay." Clive gently cooed.
"YOU'RE THE ONE WHO IS TAKING PART OF MY ROOM!" Luke yelled, flustered from Clive's cooing. Flora laughed softly, while the professor chuckled, tsking softly.
"I'll bring up the futon from the Guest room, in the meantime I would unpack some of your belongings Clive." The Professor said. Clive nodded, heading off to Luke's room.
"..."
"..."
"Clive..."
"yes?"
"...Could you..um..just set me down on my bed?" Clive laughed softly.
"Sure." Clive replied, walking over to Luke's bed. He bent down, which let Luke drop down on his bed. Clive smiled, walking over to the door.
"I'll be back in a moment." Clive said, taking his leave. A few moments later, the Professor came in carrying a Futon. After setting it down, he glanced over at Luke.
"Where's Clive?" He asked in confusion.
"He left saying he'd be back in a moment." Luke replied. The Professor nodded before walking over to Luke.
"How are your feet?"he asked. Luke smiled at the professor's concern.
"Just a bit sore, nothing serious." The Professor returned Luke's smile.
"Please try being more careful. You do know to tell me if you get hurt, right?"
"O-of course professor."
"Good. Try getting a nice rest." The Professor said, gently ruffling Luke's hair before taking his leave. A few seconds later, Clive walked back in a small bag in his hand.
"What's that?" Luke asked curiously.
"Oh, just a few sets of clothes." Clive answered. Glancing over, he saw that the Professor had already brought the futon and frowned slightly. "I guess I'll have to thank him later." He mumbled softly. Luke looked at clie curiously, notcing something.
"Did you change while you were getting your things?" He mumbled. Clive laughed.
"Yes, I stopped by the bathroom on the way back." Luke nodded, turning a bit and snuggling down into his blankets. " Night Clive.." He mumbled, already slipping into unconsciousness.
"Good night, Luke" Clive said with a small laugh. Once he was sure luke was asleep, his eyes narrowed and he took out a notebook and pencil.
"Time to get some clues on what the hell is going on.."