Clocktower Vertigo

by TheDarkFlygon

It sounded like a lovely outting between friends. The clocktower is so pretty... That is, until you notice your friend doesn't seem to be doing too well. And so begin some weird shenanigans you never thought would happen. (Or in short: Kaede and Shuichi are totally-not-on-a-date and, since it's me we're talking about, one of them falls ill, 'cause shippy sickfics are my life.)

10. Lovesick

It's 12AM and class is over. You just have a rehearsal in the afternoon, it'll be fine.
At the cafeteria, you see a familiar face.
You should apologize, you're nervous about that.
What if he really never forgives you? What if it's over?
You sit once again in front of him, you can only hope for the best...

"Huh... Shuichi?"
He lifts his eyes up.
"Can... Can I talk to you?"
He nods.

"Listen... I'm sorry. I'm sorry for yelling at you this morning."

He doesn't say anything. You continue.
"I went too far because I didn't stand seeing you so ill... I shouldn't have raised my voice..."
He just nods and nods... Is he even listening?

"Hey, are you paying attention?"
You move your hand in front of his face, and he still just nods.

You're getting even more frustrated.
"Goodbye."
You prefer to eat with other people from the class. Maybe they'll pay attention, them.

He grabs your arm.
You look at him, he opens his mouth.
"C...nt... Tl.k.."

You don't understand what it means. His voice is too hoarse and deformed for that.
"What do you mean, Shuichi?"
"C.. Cnt.. Speak..."
Then it hits you.

"Oh my God, I'm so, so sorry! How could I think that!"
You hold him in your arms, your heart clutching.
"I slipped up all day long... I'm sorry Shuichi... You don't have to deal with that mess..."
You're almost crying when he pulls you away softly.

He shows you a small smile and writes something on his phone.
He then shows you the screen:
"It's alright."

You're happier than ever.
"Thank goodness..."

He types again.
"I'll not do it again, I promise."
"You better do..." You mutter.

Now in an embrace, you take off his cap and sweep out of the way his bangs.

You kiss his forehead.
And someone dabs in celebration.
You hear hand claps and whistling.
Also Iruma is still doing her finger signs.

You show him your own phone screen.
"I love you."
He replies the same way.
"So do I."

And you hug each other tightly again.
Who cares if people are watching, it feels like there's only him and you in this world
"I love you so much... Heal fast so I can kiss the hell out of you.."

He nods.
You're so reassured and happy your former sorrow is gone.
Everything is perfect in the best of worlds.