Conversation Time
Me: 'Look! There's Nanami!"
Past and Present Tomoe look'
Me: ' B'Whaha'
Past Tomoe: 'Pulls out his katana' No human messes with me!"
Present Tomoe: 'Sulking'
Mikage: 'Patting his head'
End of Conversing
Mikage winced as he looked at Nanami. Her breathing was hard and he knew something was off when Tomoe botled back into the kitchen with a look of pure panic. The teen couldn't say anything..
He just yanked him into the living room of the shrine; and now Mikage knew why.
And it wasn't a good one..
"Its Scarlet Fever." Mikage muttered as he examined the rash on Nanami's neck. This wasn't good. He didn't even know if he had medcine for something so bad. Hopefully he did.. But all he had left in his medical supply was a few Headache pills and a fever reducer.
That would only help a little. Nanami would have to fight the rest of the time; and Mikage wasn't sure if she could. He glanced at Tomoe and noticed he was completely still.
"Tomoe. " Mikage looked at him and the fox looked away quickly.
The past Tomoe stopping staring at the girl only long enough to ask if she was going to die.
Mikage paused, " If she can't fight it after I give her medicine then.."
Tomoe looked at him and glared and the god cut himself off. The past Tomoe looked confused and maybe even uneasy. Mikage didn't blame him. The present Tomoe looked like he could have a panic attack.
"I told her not to play in the blasted snow!" The fox snarled suddenly and ran a hand through his hair.
Mikage looked at him and smiled, " You know Nanami, Tomoe. Shes her own person, Just like you.. Remember that one time I told you that the patch in the shrines yard was poision oak?"
Tomoe glared at him and the Past Tomoe looked at him. Apparently he realized he was trying to lighten the mood.
The god contiued his story, " You didn't listen and ended up itching for weeks!"
The room got quiet and the Past Tomoe narrowed his eyes, " Am I really that stupid in the furture?"
Suddenly the younger demon was hit hard against the head by the older. Mikage started to chuckle as the two started to snarl and yell insults at each other.
"Tomoe."
Both of them looked at him, " WHAT!?"
"Stop fighting with yourself okay?"
Both Tomoe's looked annoyed but shut their mouths as Mikage checked on Nanami. She was breathing heavy again; Mikage gave her some medicine and then helped lift her, "
Tomoe, I need you to watch over her tonight. You can't get scarlet fever because your a yokai so stay with her.. She needs someone to watch her in case of an emergency."
He was looking at the Present Tomoe and suddenly the fox felt uneasy. He had to stay with Nanami all night? But he gave her a hickey! Why was Mikage trusting him with her? He couldn't be alone with her. Not yet; he wasn't ready!
Mikage smiled at him; obviously catching his uneasy heart, " You can do it Tomoe. Just watch her closely.."
Tomoe bit his lip and nodded. He knew only a little about scarlet fever; but he did know that Nanami had to be in the dark. He hoped that the fever would leave in the next few days.. He wanted her to be okay.
The past Tomoe looked at Mikage and the god looked at him and smiled, " Would you like to help bring in wood?"
The younger demon paused and then looked at Nanamil then he nodded and rolled his eyes; " Fine. I can.." He stood up and walked outside while Mikage helped Tomoe carry Nanami to one of the back rooms.
Tomoe slid the door open and winced, The room was dark except for the moonlight to light the room lightly. Tomoe sucked in his breath as Mikage sat down Nanami. She was shaking and whimpering.
He felt aweful.. Mikage smiled and winked at him.
"Control yourself when I leave Tomoe!" Mikage chuckled when Tomoe flushed a deep red.
"S-Shut up! I didn't mean to give her a..." Tomoe paused as he looked away and blushed red, Thank goodness that it was dark and the god couldn't see it.
Mikage laughed, " Yeah I know. Just don't drink in front of Nanami again." He patted Tomoe's back and walked off, leaving the fox with Nanami.
Tomoe swallowed the lump in his throat as he slowly approched where Nanami was lying down. She was panting in her sleep as Tomoe lowered himself to his knees. He sat beside her and stared slightly.
What did he do? She looked like she was in pain and he didn't know what to do. For the first time in so long he didn't know what to do. He leaned over and brushed a piece of sweaty hair out of her eyes. His hand was shaking and he didn't know why.
"T-Tomoe."
The fox paused as his throat went dry, " Y-Yeah? I'm here. Can you hear me?"
Nanami shivered under his outstretched hand and she coughed harshly.
"I'm cold.."
Tomoe paused. How was she cold? She was sweating and shaking. Her body was hot to the touch and it made his stomach turn. What could he do about it? He wnted to help but he caused a lot more touble lately then he would like to admit.
Tomoe winced as he crawled up her and pulled her into his lap. Her body shivered against his body as she shook rapidly. He pulled her tightly against him and he slowly laid down. Her frail hands gripped on to his Yukata and Tomoe swallowed.. She was so weak right now.
He laid beside her and held her close, muttering things that only he thought she could hear, Like, ' Stay calm' Get better, '
'Your an Idiot stop coughing'
He was scared, She was shaking hard and some of the things he said were rude; but maybe it was because he was shaking too.. He opened his Kimono and pulled her closer to him; hoping that she would stay warm with his body heat.
She shook and fell alseep in his arms. Tomoe rested his heaad on hers and took in her scent.
"Get Better soon you Idiot."
Or I won't forgive you...
