Title: Burned
Fandom: Full Metal Panic!
Author: Starzki
Words: 207
Rating: K
Summary: Drabble sequel to "What a Lovely Way to Burn." Prompt fill for "Sick/Flu."
Warnings: None
Note: Written for Crystal Okamino who was not feeling well and asked for some entertainment.
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Sousuke awoke when he felt someone shaking his shoulder. The blurry image of Sergeant Major Melissa Mao slowly swam into focus. One of her eyebrows was arched in judgment as she looked at him.
Moments later, Sousuke realized why: He was lying supine on the couch in Kaname's living room. Furthermore, Kaname was sprawled over him, sleeping, using his chest as her pillow.
Part of Sousuke knew he should scramble out from under her with embarrassment to preserve both of their dignities, but it was impossible. He was too sick, too weak, and just too comfortable to move.
Sousuke grunted, the congestion and and fog of sickness stealing all words.
"We were worried when you wouldn't pick up on the radio," explained Mao.
Sousuke craned his neck, looking past her at the empty glass on the table, hoping she could intuit his thirstiness.
"I'm not here to play nursemaid!" Mao groused, but she grabbed the glass on the way to the kitchen. "And just be glad I was the one in the area because nothing would have stopped Kurz from informing the Captain that you were sleeping with the mission objective!"
Sousuke's ribcage vibrated with what he assumed was a growl from an equally sick, weak, and comfortable Kaname.
END.