Finals were a week away and a very important project was due in two weeks, a project that could probably land him an internship with an income that would allow him to help with more house expenses, and on top of that he had heard on the news his father had a fight with one of his associates. That was all Sasuke could think of, his mind was so filled with stress and tasks that he had failed to notice the sluggish movements of his boyfriend, his lack of color and the pink dust over his cheeks.

As his Pre finals routine dictated, he ate his breakfast, drank his coffee and devoured his school notes for the hundredth time before saying goodbye to his boyfriend and running outside to catch the train, once again not noticing the dry lips that posed over his own.

The chit chat of his classmates annoyed the hell out him, he glared here and there whenever people were talking loudly. Everyone in college knew him as the high and mighty heir of the Uchiha corporation, well, at least until his father disowned him for being gay. Nobody dared to approach him, not that they wanted to anyway, Sasuke was such a sour person that only Naruto and a few other people could tolerate his temper.

And so, his three classes of the day came and went, he decided to treat himself to a "small" break and take an hour long train to Naruto's school, he would surprise him and have lunch with him today.

Sasuke stood under the shade of a tree, overlooking the golden gates of Naruto's culinary school, he had texted his boyfriend over three times now and he wasn't answering any of his texts, he was on the verge of going crazy with anger when Naruto's friend, Chouji, greeted him.

"Have you seen Naruto?" They asked at the same time, both sets of eyes widened and Sasuke's expression changed to that of confusion.

"He's not even answering my texts" - Sasuke mumbled

"Did you guys fight?" - Chouji asked with a raised eyebrow, Sasuke glared so hard he could have drilled a hole in the boy's forehead. "I'm guessing that is a no" Chouji said to himself.

Well, after an hour long trip to Naruto's school, he had to take another boring long ride back home. The apartment was dead silent, all the lights were off and a soft breeze shuffled the dark blue curtains of the living room. Sasuke's cobalt eyes scanned the place quickly and his eyes stopped on the pale boy laying down on the carpeted floor, his house keys clutched tightly in his hand. Sasuke ran to him in a matter of seconds, picking up the blond's head gently and combing a few strands of hair away from him face.

"You fking idiot! What the hell is wrong with you? You are burning up"

Naruto's blue eyes opened ever so slightly and his lips formed a lazy smile. "Welcome home" he murmured.

"Why didn't you say anything to me?" Sasuke had a sinking feeling in his stomach, they way the blond was struggling to breathe, his flushed cheeks and his hazy look were making him worry to dead.

"I didn't want to worry you" he murmured softly with a wheezing laugh

"Fking idiot, i tell you" - Sasuke chastised, "do you think you can move?" his arms wrapped around his boyfriend's waist and shoulders.

"Mmm" was the only answer he received, Sasuke maneuvered the smaller body and carried him to their bed. Naruto sighed and smiled at him.

After checking the thermometer and glaring at the 48°C on the digital screen, the brunette stripped his boyfriend of his shirt, he dabbed a cold towel all over his chest, biting his cheek every time Naruto whined in pain.

"I'll go buy some medicine for you" - Sasuke gave him a tender kiss on the forehead and before placing the damp towel on it.

Naruto drank the medicine with a grimace, he didn't even recall what time it was or if this was the first time Sasuke had shoved the pills and liquids in his face, his mind was foggy and the only thing he could distinguish was the faint sound of keyboards and classical music. Sasuke must have been working on his project, his ever so studious lover.

"If your fever doesn't go down I'll take you to emergency, i swear to the Gods you idiot die and i'll make sure they revive you so i can kill you all over" - Sasuke grumbled, his boyfriend laughed softly and snuggled the blankets around him, he felt so weak and sluggish.

Sasuke knew the basics on how to take care of a mild fever but his favorite idiot was now at 48.5 and he was getting a little bit anxious. The afternoon gave way to a starry night and he was debating whether it was a good idea to call an ambulance, or call the ramen guy because he had a car. Damn, he had been raised so sheltered, whenever he got sick the best doctor of the country was standing by his bedside a minute ago and now he had no idea what to do.

With all the strength he could muster and hiding his blush with his bangs he stammered a good night to Naruto's boss and friend, and with a panicking voice he asked for help. The restaurant was already closed so Teuchi came as fast as his car would let him, without breaking the law of course, he let himself in along with his wife and came into the room.

His wife gave a tender caress to Sasuke's face. "Go take a break, I'll take care of him. Teuchi will make something for dinner"

Sasuke complied with a sad smile and left the two alone.

Naruto opened his eyes and reveled on the soft fingers combing his disheveled blond locks, he still felt weak and groggy but not as much as he had felt the day before.

"Morning" his very tired boyfriend spoke, the purple bags under his eyes a telltale of his sleepless night.

"I'm sorry i didn't notice, i was so preoccupied with school that i forgot to check up on you" - Sasuke apologized

"I feel so much better, you did a good job nurse Uchiha" he joked

"Teuchi and his wife came to my rescue, they left some ramen for you, if you're up to it"

"Sounds like fun, but i would prefer to have you here by my side" - Sasuke stood up from the chair and stretched lazily before laying down by the blond's side, soon enough they were both fast asleep, their smiling faces inches apart and their fingers interlaced in a love filled gesture.

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Covid made me return, i swear