Lies and Secrets: Tsubomi Nurses Shuuya
The day was already starting to grow cold and people started wearing warm clothing to provide warmth. Tsubomi decided to stay in her room, on her bed, rolled up in her blanket. The curtains covered the window and she was curled up. She was awake though had her eyes closed as she tried falling asleep. It was a perfect day to stay in bed. She was going to spend all day in bed until her phone rang.
She groaned and answered it. "What?!" She snapped.
"Ah Tsubomi, you were right. I'm sick," Shuuya whined then sniffed.
"I have to take care of you don't I?" Tsubomi asked.
"You said so yourself," Shuuya coughed.
"Fine. I'll be there soon," Tsubomi informed then hung up. She forced herself out of bed and shivered as her feet touched the cold floor. She went to her closet and took out a long sleeved red shirt and blue jeans. She changed into the clothes that she had taken out of her closet then went to the bathroom to get ready to go out. Once she was ready , she went downstairs and was greeted by one of the maids.
"You'll need your jacket, Lady Tsubomi," the maid was holding a basket full of laundry that must've been dried and she handed Tsubomi her purple jacket.
"Thank you," Tsubomi said with an unemotional voice and slipped on the warm jacket.
"How can it be this cold already when it was warm yesterday?" Tsubomi growled as she walked towards Shuuya's apartment. The apartment building was in view and she went up the stairs and arrived to her destination. She knocked on the door and wait impatiently. The door swung open and revealed a sick Shuuya.
"Hi Tsubomi," Shuuya greeted and sighed.
"Shuuya you look like shit," Tsubomi stated.
"I know. I feel like shit too," Shuuya sounded sick as well.
"Get in bed. I'll make you soup," Tsubomi said and pushed him aside so she could get in. The apartment was small yet warm which relieved her.
"I'll be in my room," Shuuya announced and made his way towards his bedroom.
Tsubomi walked to the kitchen which wasn't hard to find and looked through the cabinets for instant ramen. She didn't want to make a mess so she decided to make him instant ramen. It was warm and fast to make. She took out a cup of instant ramen and took out a kettle. She filled the kettle with water then placed it on the stove and turned on the stove. "Now we just have to wait," she sighed.
She went to check on Shuuya only to find him in bed though without a blanket. "Aren't you forgetting something?" Tsubomi questioned.
"My blanket is on the floor," Shuuya whined.
Tsubomi sighed and noticed the blanket on the floor. "You're such a lazy child," she muttered as she picked it up and tossed it to him.
"Thanks," Shuuya muttered and wrapped himself in it. "Is the soup almost done?"
"It will be done soon," Tsubomi informed and leaned against the doorway.
"What are you making?" Shuuya asked.
"Instant ramen."
"I like that soup."
Tsubomi chuckled and Shuuya smiled sheepishly.
"Tsubomi?"
"Hm?"
"Thanks for coming to take care of me."
Tsubomi smiled. "No problem."
"Come here," Shuuya gestures for her to approach him.
Tsubomi sighed and did as told. Shuuya sat up and hugged her. Tsubomi blushed. "Um Shuuya?"
"You're surprisingly warm, Tsubomi," Shuuya muttered and nuzzled her stomach. "It's cold outside."
Tsubomi's face was red. "Yeah it's cold outside. Can you let go of me now?"
"Just a little bit longer," Shuuya hugged her tightly.
The kettle started making its crying noise signaling that the water was ready. "Sh-Shuuya? I gotta finish making your soup."
"Fine but you're feeding it to me," Shuuya released her.
Tsubomi nodded and quickly went to the kitchen. She slapped her cheeks a few times as she tried to keep her emotions under control then poured the steaming hot water into the cup of ramen. "Just wait a few more minutes now," She muttered. She leaned against the counter and sighed. "That damn idiot," she looked down at her feet.
"Tsubomi," Shuuya whined and walked into the kitchen.
"What!" Tsubomi snapped. "You should be in bed," she scolded.
"But I dorm want to be alone in my room. I want you to be there," he whined again.
"Too bad," she crossed her arms.
"Is the ramen done?" Shuuya asked.
Tsubomi glanced at the time and nodded. "Yeah."
"Can you feed it to me?"
"No!"
"Please!"
"No!" Tsubomi growled and took out a fork for the noodles.
"Go lay down!" She ordered.
Shuuya groaned and did as told. Tsubomi followed him with the cup of ramen in her hands. Shuuya sat on his bed and Tsubomi tried to give him the cup but he shook his head. "Nope. Feed me."
"No. Why do want me to feed you?" Tsubomi asked feeling slightly annoyed.
"Because why not," Shuuya shrugged.
Tsubomi smirked and twirled the fork in the noodles. "Say ah~!"
His eyes lit up and he opened his mouth but started having a coughing fit due to Tsubomi shoving the fork in his mouth.
"Idiot," Tsubomi growled.
"Tsubomi," Shuuya whined once again.
"What?" Tsubomi muttered as she sat by his bed, on the floor, reading a book.
"What are you reading?" Shuuya asked.
Tsubomi hesitated. "Pride and Prejudice."
"Oh so you like that kind of stuff?"
"Shut up."
"What I'm not saying anything wrong. It's okay to like romance," Shuuya chuckled. "Don't we have something romantic going on between us?"
Tsubomi blushed. "N-no we don't!"
"Whatever you say," Shuuya laughed.
"How are you feeling?" Tsubomi asked.
"I bit hot," Shuuya whined.
"Hm," Tsubomi looked at him and placed her hand on his forehead. His face was already red due to him being sick. "Yeah you're burning up," Tsubomi stood up from the floor. "I'll be right back."
She walked out of the room then returned with a small wet towel. "This should help," she said and placed the small towel on his forehead.
"It's cold," Shuuya stated.
"Obviously. It's supposed to help lower your temperature," Tsubomi explained.
"Can you do me a favor?" Shuuya asked.
"What is it?"
"Hold my hand."
Tsubomi blushed and sat down on the floor by the bed and reached out to hold his hand. "Happy?"
Shuuya nodded and smiled. "Holding hands may seem like something little but when it's you holding my hand I feel happy."
Tsubomi blushed even more. "Good."
Tsubomi had proceeded on reading though would glance at him a few times. When she glanced at him again she had noticed an area of his arm was bandaged. She released his hand and shook him gently. "Shuuya? Your arm. Why is it bandaged?"
Shuuya groaned and turned his head to look at her. "My mom. So I just bandaged it."
"Did you treat it?" Tsubomi asked.
Shuuya shook his head and Tsubomi sighed. "Where's the first aid?"
"You don't have to. I'm fine really," Shuuya assured but Tsubomi shook her head.
"It'll get infected," Tsubomi stood up.
"Fine. It's in the bathroom," Shuuya informed then sighed. "Though I'm fine."
"No your not," Tsubomi said as she went to get the first aid. She returned the room and sat by his bed. "Do not move," she warned as she removed the bandage. The wound wasn't small but it wasn't big. She start treating the wound despite his protest.
"Tsubomi...don't," Shuuya watched her and sighed.
"I'm already finishing up," Tsubomi let out a sigh as she bandaged his arm with a new bandage. "How often does this happen?"
Shuuya stared at her then sighed. "It's only happened twice..."
"Ayano told me about your situation here..."
Shuuya sighed. "She would."
"Well you told her about my problems so don't complain," Tsubomi lectured.
Shuuya looked at her and smiled. "Hey Tsubomi?"
"Hm?" Tsubomi looked at him.
"Thanks for taking care of me."
Tsubomi smiled. "Well someone has to take care of you."
"I love your smile," Shuuya held her hand and squeezed it gently.
Tsubomi blushed lightly.
"Tsubomi do me a favor?"
"Yes?"
"Stay by my side."
"...sure."
Tsubomi avoided eye contact and looked away. Her eyes landed on the digital clock that sat on his night stand and her eyes widen when she saw the time. "It's already 6:30...it's starting to get late."
Shuuya squeezed her hand again. "Don't go."
Tsubomi stared at him then sighed. "I guess I could stay just a little longer."
Shuuya smiled. "Good."
Tsubomi sat by the bed while holding his hand and leaning on the edge of the bed. The moment was calm and quiet though it didn't bother them. They simply enjoyed the moment. Tsubomi was starting to fall asleep despite her position. Shuuya only stared at her and smiled.
"Tsubomi..." He whispered.
"Hm?" Tsubomi looked at him with a tired look in her eyes.
"Are you tired?" Shuuya asked.
"I'm just...falling asleep," Tsubomi muttered.
"It is getting late. I could walk you home," Shuuya suggested.
"No you have to rest. I'll be fine," Tsubomi stood up and released his hand. "Don't be stupid. Take care of yourself since I won't be here," she sighed. "And I hope you feel better."
"I'll text you," Shuuya called out as she left. He sighed and smiled. "One day I'll tell you..." He muttered and closed his eyes.
Tsubomi laid on her bed. She had arrived home, ignored her father, and went to her room. She took a shower in her bathroom and rested on her bed. She stared at the sky that was littered in shining stars with a large shining moon on it. She sighed and smiled.
"Shuuya...you're such an idiot," she muttered and laughed a bit. She hugged the stuffed panda that Shuuya had gotten her when they went to the amusement park. "I think I actually have feelings for you..." She admitted and let out a sigh.
The two were aware of their feelings but they weren't aware that those feelings are slowly evolving into love.
A/N: Yes I finished this chapter! I think it's short though sorry. Well I tried to make this chapter enjoyable! I hope you all liked it!
