AN: Fun fact, C9H8O4 is the molecular formula that refers to Aspirin.

C9H8O4

By: anybodihearme

Originally Uploaded: Sunday, January 29, 2017

Kevin flinched back when Eddward gently placed a cold steak on his swollen eye. Kevin was nestled in one of the dining room chairs as Eddward was kneeled before him, assessing the damage and whispering his apologies every other breath. The raven haired man couldn't help but feel responsible for Kevin's state even though Kevin had no one to blame but himself. Kevin reached up and placed his hand on top of Eddward's, feeling the slight hesitance in Eddward's thin fingers and uncertainty in their connection. Without a word, Eddward's hand slipped out from Kevin's and he went to stand.

"Let me get you some aspirin," Eddward said as he scurried out of the room and towards their bathroom. Kevin went to open his mouth to tell Eddward that the medication wasn't necessary but before he could get a word out, the doctor was gone and halfway across the house. Kevin couldn't deny the fact that he could really use an aspirin for the throbbing in his blackened eye but all he really needed was Eddward. After being away on a business trip for a month, Kevin couldn't help but rush back to surprise his husband; however, what he didn't expect was for the love of his life to be sleep deprived and irritable from working long hours at the hospital in Kevin's absence to keep him busy and sane.

"Take this." Edd placed two aspirin in Kevin's free hand and held a glass of water for him to drink. Stealing a quick look at the dark circles under Eddward's eyes, Kevin popped the two aspirin in his mouth and took the glass of water from Eddward, drowning it in one gulp. Kevin went to smile at his favorite doctor, for listening to his instructions without throwing a fit like he usually does due to his strong distaste of medication, but flinched when a sharp pain shot through his skull and grimaced. "Oh, Kevin..." Eddward trailed off as his voice filled with regret and sorrow.

"Who knew you had such a right hook Edd," Kevin said as he reached out and grabbed Eddward's arm, pulling him into his lap. Eddward took a seat he claimed his own all those years ago and gazed into that one green eye before his blue ones looked over at the steak. Pealing the piece of meat off, Eddward couldn't help but gasp at the discoloration of Kevin's eye and obvious swelling.

"I didn't mean to," Eddward stuttered as he reached out to gently probe at Kevin's face, assessing the damage he caused. "I didn't know you were here… and I was tired… I didn't mean to… I… Oh, Kevin… I'm so sorry." Eddward's eyes were on the brink of tears but Kevin just shrugged his shoulders and leaned down to kiss his doctor.

"I know," Kevin spoke and kissed Eddward eagerly. Pulling back, Eddward's face was flushed a bright red and the life seemed to return to his eyes. "Besides," he began. "If I am going to be honest, I'm actually quite proud of my own personal doctor." Kevin wiggled his eyebrows and Eddward scuffed.

"Here we are," Eddward gestured between themselves. "You with a black eye that I inflicted and your constant antics to flirt; unbelievable." Eddward chuckled and Kevin nuzzled his face in Eddward's neck, electing a low moan from the thin man still dressed in his doctor's attire.

"Of course," Kevin licked the inside of Eddward's neck, placing a few kisses here and there. "I wouldn't be myself if I didn't, but you on the other hand, always surprise me." Kevin pulled back and looked Eddward in his eyes. It was in that moment that Eddward knew all was forgiven. "Besides," Kevin said as he suddenly stood up, making Eddward yell and wrap his arms around the redhead's neck and gasp when he felt strong hands slip under him and squeeze a little to eagerly "It's been a long month and my husband duties have been neglected for far too long." Eddward chuckled and went to undo his tie as Kevin walked down the hallway towards the bedroom.

Maybe next time Kevin won't sneak up behind Eddward and instead give him a fair warning that he was returning home sooner than they anticipated.