The next morning, I woke to the sun shining upon my face and I let out a yawn as I stretched my sore muscles. Though I noticed I wasn't as sore as I was the day before. I guess Killua's tea and care really was working.
I wasn't sure if Killua had stayed up all night to take care of me or if he managed to sleep some, but when I turned to face him, I noticed he was awake.
"Oh, morning Killua!" I chirp happily, with a bright smile. Something I realized I did a lot around him.
"Morning Gon." Killua's voice was more softer, shy, though I could see a hint of a smile on his face.
"Thanks for keeping me warm last night!" I continued, sitting up. My body felt less weak than before and I would notice some color had returned to my skin. Though my voice was still slightly hoarse, it was still less nasally than it had been. I was still a bit drowsy, but I ignored it as I sighed contently. The anterior night was as clear as, well, day to me. Killua had a really cute kissing face, that's what I recalled the most. And how red his face was! He was really cute. I was laughing at the memory.
"I love you, Killua!"
As I expected, his face went beet red and he turned away from me, pushing me away as I tried to snuggle him, which caused me to pout.
"What's all that about?" He asked, keeping me at arm's length. "And so early in the morning too."
I began to whine. Something else I did a lot around him when I didn't get my way.
"I'm just expressing my feelings!" I protest with indignation, pushing his arm aside at last, and snuggling my cheek against his.
He would sigh and wrap his arms awkwardly around me. "I love you too, weirdo." He mumbles, and I beam in triumph. Killua loves me too!
I honestly didn't want him to leave me again, and I don't know if that was selfish of me, but it's what I felt. I loved Killua Zoldyck and no one could take that from me. No one would take him from me either, not again at least. Because being separated from Killua was painful. If I had to be honest. I sighed at the thought. I knew I was being a bit possessive over him, more so than I had expected. Well, of course I'd be.
I then sat at the edge of the bed, looking down towards the floor, before standing up. My legs were less "noodly" than yesterday. I don't think I can still walk much, but I sure as hell was going to try. I'd been feeling a bit better ever since I took that medicine and drank my tea, thanks to Killua. I stretched again, sighing in relief when I heard my joints pop. I took the few steps I needed to, to the bathroom where I washed my face before heading back to the bed immediately with a huff.
"Okay, that was a lot harder than I thought it would be." I emitted a breathy laugh, hugging my pillow as I coughed, though it wasn't bad as it had been the previous night.
"I could've told you that." Killua sighed, with a shake of his head, though I was grateful he hadn't tried to stop me. He stood up and headed into the kitchen, filling a glass with water before coming back to bed and handed it to me.
I took it gratefully. "Thank you, Killua." My smile was soft and my expression was one of gratitude for everything he has done for me since arriving. I down the water in one gulp, letting out a sigh of satisfaction before setting the empty cup on the bedside, which still held my empty coffee cup, and tray.
"You don't need to thank me." Killua mumbled, putting the coffee cup and glass onto the tray before picking it up and moving back into the kitchen, setting them in the sink and started to wash them.
"Of course I need to!" I protest, standing up again, which caused me to immediately fall back onto the bed, on my bottom. I grumble under my breathe. Guess my legs still weren't going to fully cooperate with me.
Killua narrowed his eyes at me. "I wish you wouldn't push yourself so hard."
I looked at him, almost confused. "Pfft, I don't push myself!"
I forced myself to stand up again, on shaky legs, but nevertheless, I managed to stay upright this time.
"Do you wanna do anything today?" I ask. Translation: Let's do something.
Though I knew he would probably refuse and not let me go outside, I was going to try anyways. It was in my genes to be stubborn and hardheaded.
"You're still not well enough to go outside." Killua stated firmly, putting the now clean cups away after drying them. "If you want to do something, it has to be here."
I, of course, began to protest and complain. "But, Killua! I was able to walk to the bathroom by myself!" I had a frown on my face as I spoke, my voice not far from being considered a whine. "I'm fine! Come on, Killua! Please?" I gave him a hopeful look.
Killua, now washing the tray before drying it and setting it aside, let out an exasperated sigh. "Fine." He gave in, much more easier than I had thought. "But!" He held up a finger for emphasis. "It can't be anything that will be too stressful for you. And it has to be close by."
I immediately grinned, making my way towards Killua as fast as my legs would allow me, just to fly onto him and land a hug on him. I was laughing, my whole being lighting up.
"Ngh!" The hug obviously took Killua by surprise, but he caught me and patted my head awkwardly as I laughed. "Yeah, yeah. Hurry up and get ready before I change my mind."
I nod with enthusiasm, releasing Killua to make my way back towards the bed, where my boots sat at the foot of it. I quickly reach for them and began to put them on, humming happily.
I heard Killua walk towards the other side of the bed and saw him reach for his shoes to put them on. "So anywhere in mind you want to go?" He asked, sitting up after putting on his shoes, to look at me.
"The forest." I answered with ease. "I wanna make a flower crown for you! So we're going to pick flowers." My tone was cheerful, happy. I mean, why wouldn't it be? I was finally going to be able to leave this darn room!
I stood up after putting on my boots, still trying to get used to being on my feet after not using them for a couple of days. I give off a small cough before heading towards the door. "So let's go!"
"Wait!" Killua shouted out, after me, beginning to follow me out. "I said something that wouldn't be stressful for you!"
I laugh as I exit the room. "It's not that stressful! I don't get stressed when I'm around you anyways, Killua!" I turn to face him, watching him exit the room and closing the door behind him.
"Tch." Killua would look away from me in embarrassment, coming to stay close to me as I then began to walk towards the elevator. I was really holding myself back not to break into a sprint towards the elevator. There was a huge chance I could stumble. Not like I normally thought things over before doing them, but I had to be extra careful. One screw up & Killua would send me back to bed!
I leaned on Killua as we walked, making slow progress to the elevator. I felt him stiffen as I do this and I would look up to see him blushing slightly. I smile. He was too cute.
Once we reached the elevator at last, I did what I was expected to do, pressing the button that led to the ground floor and as I waited, I continued to lean on Killua. I was finally going to be able to go outside! Even better: with Killua! My excitement was pretty visible and once the elevator doors opened, I practically flew out, almost falling, which caused me to slow down. I gave an awkward laugh, quickly regaining my footing as I began to speak. "I'm okay!"
Killua would groan. "Jesus, Gon. Slow down." He would come up next to me with a glare on his face. "Walk slowly or we go straight back."
I, of course, frown and groan myself in annoyance. "Ah, Killua." I then chose to link my arms with his and match his pace. "That's no fun." Though I realized I already sounded a bit tired, huffing in exhaustion.
"Fun or not, you better listen to me." He would hold my arm tightly and I winced. Killua sure meant business.
"Yeah, yeah." I grumbled. We weren't even outside yet, and I was already seemingly tired! I sighed when we finally reached the entrance doors and I pushed them open with my shoulder.
There was a nice place that I wanted to show Killua, and I couldn't wait.
