Eric's Alan: I do not own Gakuen Heaven or the characters.
Kazuki: She does own the plot.
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Keita rested his head on his arms and closed his eyes. His head was pounding making it hard to focus on the biology lesson. He could tell his fever had come back and he was finding it hard to stay awake.
Kazuki leaned over and whispered "Are you okay? Are you feeling sick again?"
"I'm fine. Just a little tired." Keita tried to reassure his boyfriend. He didn't want to worry him.
"You're no good at lying to me. What's wrong?" Kazuki put his hand on one of Keita's "Please tell me so I can help."
"I have a headache. Really, Kazuki I'm fine." Keita knew that Kazuki would drag him to the infirmary now.
"Oi! Endo-kun, Ito-kun pay attention." Umino scolded "This will be on the exams."
"Sorry Umino-sensei." Kazuki looked up at their teacher "Keita isn't feeling well. Would it be okay if I take him to the infirmary?"
"Of course, Endo-kun."
"Thank you." Kazuki said, helping Keita to his feet and leading him away.
"Kazuki I really am fine." Keita protested once they were outside the room "Besides you're missing class now."
"And so are you." Kazuki countered. "Now come on."
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"Jin-san?" Kazuki called as he opened the door to the infirmary. The nurse was nowhere in sight.
"Yes?" the man appeared from the door leading to the storage room "Kazuki is everything alright?"
"Sorry to bother you, sir. Keita isn't feeling well. Do you think that you could make sure he is okay?"
"Well, if you two are here for the second time this week then something must be wrong." Jin pointed out. "Have a seat Ito-kun." He pulled up a chair next to the bed and sat down.
Kazuki sat next to Keita on the bed and linked his fingers with Keita's. He always worried when Keita gets sick. He just couldn't get over what happened all those years ago.
"So what's wrong?" Jin asked while taking Keita's pulse.
"Just a headache. Kazuki is making a big deal out of nothing." Keita replied.
"Your pulse is normal. Deep breath in. Now out. Good boy." Jin put his hand to Keita's forehead. Frowning, he stood up and retrieved a thermometer from the desk. "You feel a little warm, so I am going to take your temperature."
Keita leaned against Kazuki's shoulder while they waited. He was really tired.
"You don't have much of a fever, but I want you to stay here anyway." Jin said looking at the thermometer.
"Keita..." Kazuki hugged the red head.
"I'm fine, Kazuki. I'm positive this is nothing but a cold or something." Keita tried to reassure the blonde boy. He knew Kazuki would be at his side when he could.
"I will bring my notes and study with you until you come back to class, okay? I don't want you to fall behind. Is there anything you need from your room? Pillow? Night clothes? A book?"
"Don't worry. I'm fine. You don't need to go out of your way to help me."
"I hate to interrupt, but I think it would be best if you rest now, Ito-kun." Jin said.
"I will bring your night clothes and pillow," Kazuki said after kissing Keita's forehead. "I will be right back." and with that he left the infirmary. He figured Keita's door was unlocked so he didn't bother getting his room key. The boy really was careless sometimes.
"Stand up, Ito-kun." Jin said as he started pulling back the blankets on the bed.
Keita did as he was told. After Jin had pulled back the blankets far enough Keita sat back down and removed his shoes before getting under the blankets.
"Before you get too comfortable, I want you to take this. It should help with your head."
"Thank you." Keita took the medicine like he was told.
"I'm cleaning out the storage room so call if you need anything. Kazuki really does worry over nothing when it comes to you." Jin smiled before disappearing into the back room once more.
Keita closed his eyes in hopes of falling asleep, but he was too restless even though he felt exhausted. He tossed and turned until he found a somewhat comfortable position. It felt like only moments had passed when Kazuki returned with his things.
"Keita?" Kazuki left the things at the foot of the bed and made sure not to bounce the bed as he sat next to Keita. "You awake?" he asked quietly in case the boy really was asleep.
"Yeah." Keita turned to face Kazuki. "I'm awake."
Taking Keita's warm cheek with one hand Kazuki asked "How are you feeling?"
"Jin-san gave me something for the headache."
"Good. I have your things." Kazuki leaned over and pulled the pillow up "Go on and change."
"Okay." Keita got up and took the pajamas from the bed and went into the bathroom to change.
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Kazuki hoped he was worrying over nothing. He knew something had to be wrong, though, since Keita had been so tired and running a low fever off and on for a week. Keita didn't get sick often and when he did it wasn't more than a cold, but he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Almost like something was seriously wrong with his boyfriend. He trusted Jin and his judgment so if there was anything wrong he would be sure to notice. But what was this feeling? Memories flashed through his mind. The power outage. Getting separated from Keita in the large house. Watching Keita through the glass window. The doctors trying to save him. How pale Keita had looked that day. How weak Keita had been after the fever started to break. How he was powerless to help his friend. The fear of losing the best thing in his life. Kazuki shook his head. He couldn't think like this! Keita wasn't that sick now.
"Kazuki?" Keita's worried voice came from next to him, and he felt a pair of arms wrap around him. "What's the matter?"
"Nothing. I was just thinking." Kazuki smiled. The look on Keita's face told him that he knew there was more. "Really, Keita, it's nothing."
"You can talk to me, Kazuki. You know that." Keita said gently.
"I know." Kazuki replied and kissed Keita's cheek. "I know I can always come to you. Lie down and get some rest. You will feel better tomorrow."
Keita gave a small nod and got comfortable on the bed. He wanted to know what had Kazuki upset, but he wouldn't press the issue until Kazuki was ready to talk about it. He knew that Kazuki was worrying so much because of the past. After all, Kazuki had thought his friend was going to die. "Kazuki." he whispered to get the blonde's attention.
"Yes?"
"Kazuki, I am going to be fine. It's only a cold."
Kazuki smiled a little and ran his hand through Keita's red hair. It didn't surprise him that he managed to see right through him. "I know. I can't help but worry. Not after I almost lost you."
"But you're not going to lose me now. I'm fine, and nothing like that will happen again."
"Keita..." Kazuki met Keita's eyes. He hoped the words were true. That nothing would happen.
"Kazuki you should go back to class and let Keita rest." Jin appeared from the back room.
Kazuki hesitated. He didn't want to leave Keita yet, but he couldn't afford to get behind in school either. Nodding once, he stood up and gave Keita's hand a quick squeeze before leaving. He still couldn't shake the feeling that something was going to happen.
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Eric's Alan: *hides from fans* I know it is short, but I wanted to see what you guys think before I make my chapters longer. Warning: My facts might be wrong. If I get something canon wrong PLEASE TELL ME! I haven't watched/read Gakuen Heaven in a while.
Keita: Please review
