Falling asleep didn't take him long, lulled by the grasp they shared. It was rather peculiar, not to cuddle with Yasuo but since he got sick, they had to change plans for the night. Soothed nonetheless, Yi could hope to drift away without effort. Unlike the latter. Himself could do nothing for him and staying up would be terrible since he had to wake up next morning.
So it was a bit awful to know Yasuo would get bored all alone while himself slept.
Hope he will be fine.
Yi saw how bad he was getting. At first too warm then no doubt it would hurt again. Probably Yasuo would have to get some painkillers it became too much during the night. But again, nothing said Yi would even hear of it, if he was too deep.
Little by little, exhaustion won against worry and Yi fell asleep.
To be awaken not long after. But was it ? No way to know the time yet but it felt like only a few minutes stopped by. Though at the moment there was more important. What happened ?
A small move in one's sleep wouldn't have bothered him so he wondered if there was something wrong. Another nightmare ? It could be. This time, when Yi rolled on his side to face his boyfriend, he wasn't so held. Not clinging to him with despair. Barely no contact except a sort of grasp.
Yi registered that the latter took his hand and nuzzled it, pressed to his face. Indeed, if he moved so lightly he could feel soft skin under his fingertip, stuble too. Yasuo had kept his hand, the way someone would as anchor.
The urge was to stroke gently, soothe as he could but he didn't know if the latter was awake or not. Was it worth the risk ? Now he also had a potential explanation for his waking. Maybe the fact Yasuo held his hand got him to shift and wake up. In any case, it was nothing. Would get back to sleep no matter what.
From the noises though, Yi grew worried. Either Yasuo was having another nightmare, or he was awake in a particularly bad time. Breath quicker than usual, trembling a bit.
« Yasuo ? » Whispered so low, at the limit of unvoiced. In case the latter indeed was sleeping.
Immediately came an answer, proof Yasuo wasn't sleeping at the moment : « Yi ? I woke you up ? »
It still warmed his heart to hear him, despite how it meant they were both getting a bad sleep time. At least they weren't alone in this.
« No, don't worry. Are you alright ? » Making sure it wasn't so difficult for him. As he spoke, Yi came close enough to kiss him, feeling where his face was in the dark.
Small noises as the kiss was given and returned. At least this was a relief. Yasuo welcomed him closer, pressed to him. It was nice, anyway. Ah, he must be cold. He supposed, since any large contact would be avoided if the latter felt too hot.
When he was about to part and ask, Yasuo clung to him. Like a starved man, relishing the kiss. But air would be needed at some point so he let go. Keeping their embrace.
« Are you cold ? »
Now that they were cuddling, Yi could feel that sort of tension, not so relaxed. Something was going on.
At last Yasuo answered, mouth trailing sloppy pecks down his neck till it met fabric : « Yup. A bit cold. But not just that. »
A bit too hurried to let this pass. Maybe the latter wasn't trying to hide this but he was obvious anyway.
« How ? Do you need anything ? » Bleeding slowly to worry, because of the memories of the evening.
« Feel like shit…Like really really. Maybe just to cuddle will help. Stay here, baby, please… »
« I'm not going anywhere, relax. Tell me if it's too much, or need some water. »
So he returned fully the embrace, arms around Yasuo in an attempt at calming whatever was going on. Yi could feel him restless, like trying to rest but kept awake somehow. Also he was cold. Well, not really, the fever was running strong but if Yasuo said he was, it must be true.
« Shhhhh…. » Maybe it could help, who knew.
If they were to remain like this though, Yi risked to fall asleep again. Would it be wise ? If it meant leaving Yasuo to deal with this on his own, maybe not. Soft sigh at this complicated situation. It would be better for both of them just to rest but he doubted the latter would be so lucky.
During this, Yasuo stayed close, face resting against his boyfriend's chest. A bit of a protective stance, stiff. Some time passed and Yi came to think this would be alright, they'd get some proper sleep at last.
Just after he thought that, Yasuo actually pushed him away in a sort of sudden reflex.
What ?
Not even a second after that, barely the time for Yi to register the move, the latter got up and ran away. Literally. Straight up ran out of the room with a certain speed. A few thuds resonated, loud steps in the flat and a light switched on. Then he knew what was happening. Oh. Shit.
So it was that bad. No time lost, Yi stood too and made it out of the bedroom after putting on the light here. Indeed he found Yasuo in the bathroom, sitting down next to the toilet after emptying his stomach. No a good sign at all.
For Yi it wasn't the first time he found the latter right there, curtesy of many hangovers late in the night. But now this wasn't supposed to happen. Worry grew heavy as he stepped closer. At least it seemed that Yasuo was done, not like he ate a lot these days thanks to the disease.
Under light, he looked just like he felt, utter shit. Yi could just witness. A bit too pale, tremor through his body and that feverish spark in his gaze when he looked at him.
« Oh love… » Nothing could really help in this, maybe a little comfort offered. Yi joined him on the floor, careful hands over him.
Without waiting, Yasuo moved closer, face resting against his shoulder in a gesture screaming weakness.
« I hate this… Don't know what's going on anymore… » Even his voice sounded somehow raw, shaken.
Overwhelmed, feeling too cold yet body burning to the touch, Yasuo seemed close to break.
« I don't know neither. This isn't supposed to happen. Do you still need to ? »
Shaky nod against him. Once more, the latter came to him and remained close, as to seek his warmth. Gently rubbing his back, Yi wished him to get a little better at least.
For the first time he saw him sick, it had to go all the way. Till this. Truly he didn't want to see this again, it was painful for Yasuo.
I don't know what to do. Giving water could make it worse but really, good question. Maybe just wait and see.
A clear meow came from the door, announcing Lily. Probably she got waken up by all this and came around to see what these two were doing at such hour.
« It's not the right time. Go back to sleep. » Softly spoken to her, in faint hope she would indeed return to a more important business, nappin.
But the cat merely stayed there, by the bathroom door. So Yi shifted his focus back on the latter, trying to get his attention.
« Hey, do you think you can go back to bed ? I can help too. »
Even if it must have been painful, Yasuo moved and gazed back at him : « Yeah. Just let me use some water. »
In the end, the latter still had some life in him, not completely infirm. With just a small support from Yi, he got back to his feet and ran the tap to wash off the taste it left. During this, the latter finished cleaning up but it wasn't so bad.
Greatly impacted but still standing, Yasuo made it with his help to the bedroom, flopping without grace on the mattress. After switching all the lights off, Yi returned by his side. Muffled noises in the room indicated they had some feline visit but this wouldn't be too much trouble.
Once he joined Yasuo under the blanket, he was caught again and pressed to him. Desperate hands over him, seeking contact and warmth. This was better, really. At least they could hug. Yet it wasn't the happiest thing of the day. Even now Yi could feel it, the latter's sad state. Holding him as if he would disappear, not so calm.
The fear wouldn't go away, especially now that Yasuo came to this. Ah, I should get a bucket. In prevention yet he didn't dare to move from this. The latter was snuggled to him and breaking this would be painful for both. So Yi hoped for the best and stayed right there.
No moves, no heavy breathing. Maybe they would get their well-deserved sleep. And here came the edge, slowly catching him in darkness.