Katakuri initially expected a loveless marriage. He expected his wife to simply live in the same house as he did, but never expected to see her often. He expected her to hide and eventually wither away; never to show him any form of affection or love.

Charlotte Katakuri was not a man to be caught off guard. He was at the peak of his health and his foresight was unavoidable to all. He was not one to show affection or to have affection shown to him. His mother did not love him, he was not blind to her lack of affection; how could he expect for an arranged marriage to provide him with love.

He certainly never expected in his life to take care of his small, sickly wife that showered him in affection. He laid on his side, holding her close to him as sweat made her shirt stick to her. He held the blanket on her as she squirmed and gently dabbed the rag along her forehead.

"I know it's hot, my dear. The doctor said it helps to sweat it out."

She whined and tried to roll away as he tightened his grip. "I'm all sweattyyy, Kata."

He softly sighed and kissed the top of her head. "How about a cool bath?"

She nodded slightly and looked up at him pathetically. "Please."

He nodded and sat up, cocooning her in the blankets so she couldn't escape. She pouted at him and sniffled as he walked to the bathroom, starting the water to her personal tub. He felt the water with his fingertips and nodded when it was cool enough, straightening up.

He stepped out and rolled his eyes as he spotted her stretched out, free from the blankets. He shook his head and gently scooped her up, carrying her to the bathroom. She softly whined and pressed her forehead against his bare chest.

"Kata..."

He smiled slightly and set her on the edge of the tub. "Yes?"

She wiggled as he helped her undress from her sweaty clothes and looked up at him. "I'm sorry I got sick."

He shook his head and lowered her into the bath. "Don't be. You're only human."

She rested her against the mochi lump that formed a head rest and looked up at him. "You never get sick."

He sat on the floor and carefully scooped up some water, letting it softly pour over her head. "If I do, you will be the first on my list to care for me. I promise."

She closed her eyes and softly hummed in agreement. He smiled softly and continued the motion, gently rinsing her off. She rested her head back and smiled softly, dozing into a light sleep.

He gently lifted her up and stood, grabbing a towel to pat her dry. She softly whined and tried to move away, feeling his grip tighten on her as he continued to pat her dry. He softly sighed as she squirmed and set her on the bed, picking some clothes out of her dresser.

When he turned around, Alice had disappeared into his scarf which had been forgotten on the bed. He chuckled softly and walked over, gently untangling her. He hummed as she clung to it and held up a piece upside down, letting her dangle before she let go, hitting the bed with a bounce.

She let out a soft giggle and leaned into him as he dressed her, falling back over once he finished. He smiled softly and took the bottle of medicine off the nightstand, carefully filling the measuring cup to the desired line. She scrunched up her nose at him and shook her head slightly.

He gently gripped her chin between his forefinger and thumb and coaxed her to open her mouth, pouring the medicine into her mouth. She swallowed it and stuck out her tongue, softly whining at the taste. "That's nasty, Kata."

He kissed the top of her head and nudged her back, laying on his side to hold her to his chest again. "It smells nasty as well. I will make it up to you later."

She nodded and nuzzled against his chest, hugging his fingers. "You better."

He smiled softly and gently squeezed her hands. "I always fulfill my promises, my sweet."

She smiled sleepily and relaxed into him, softly mumbling, "In sickness and in health."

He nodded and tugged the blanket over her. "To love and cherish, this is my vow."

She hummed happily and nuzzled close, nodding off. "I love you, Kata."

He smiled softly and held her close. "I love you too, Alice."

She dozed off and he gently pressed his thumb to her forehead, feeling her temperature significantly lower than before. He let out a breath and smiled in relief; that bath seemed to help her significantly. Now he could rest easy knowing she was on te path to being healthy again.