Long time no see everyone. I've been working on a lot of stuff recently, but it's been in beta hell atm.
Anyway I'm still looking for people to beta my work. I hope this work can tide you over until all my other stuff is done.
Nursing Pair
"You're ill, don't bother." Naoto's voice commanding him to stay laying down. He tried to raise himself into sitting position but a firm hand completely over powered him and forced him back down. Naoto's tut implied that was not a good idea.
"But I have a lot of-"
"No." She said simply. Preparing a bowl of warm water with some wash cloths on the desk by the bed. "You barely slept and you look really weak. Regardless of what you may have achieved, you are not superhuman."
Souji was going to reply but gave a weak cough instead and wheezed as he struggled to breathe.
"My point exactly." She sighed as dripped the rag into the bowl. She considered handcuffing Souji to the bed if need be but he would only get funny ideas. After keeping the wash cloth in the heated bowl of water long enough, she took it out and carefully rung it out so there wasn't any access water. Giving it a small fold, she placed it on Souji's forehead. His soft, contempt sigh was enough to pull a warm smile from her worried expression.
"See how good that feels?"
"Yeah..." She sat on the bed and rubbed his shoulder soothingly.
"I know you want to work but remember, you have to look after yourself first. You keep telling me the same thing. Live by the words you teach."
Souji turned his head slightly, blushing. "Yeah... I know."
"Glad I can drill that into your head Souji-kun." She got up and started to gather things from the desk. "Right I'm going to get working on lunch but I'll come in before that to wipe you down and then apply some nasal rub."
Souji raised an eye brow. "Err, what about your work?"
A quick scoff. "You really think I'll leave you here on your own while your ill? As soon as I'm out of the door, you'll be heading to work."
"Yes nurse."
With that the Sleuth left the room.
As the day pressed on, Naoto promptly kept to a strict timetable of getting Souji food for breakfast and lunch while taking his temperature every hour. By lunch time after food, when Naoto walked back into the master bedroom to take his temperature she heard the gentle snoring of her boyfriend asleep.
She smiled sweetly seeing her busy bee of a significant other finally out like a light. The amount of time he pushes himself always makes her worry. She settled the pharmaceutical items down by the bedside table and opened her laptop. Getting some work done while he snoozed seemed like a good idea. Knowing how little sleep he had over night, it would be a few hours before he woke up meaning she could get more than enough done to make up for the day off.
"Urgh..." Naoto's ears twitched at the small groan causing her to whip around. Still looking a mess, Souji slowly rolled over so he was now laying on his side. Slowly he raised his hand to his forehead. The sleuth shot him a sympathetic look before rising out of her seat. She took a few steps towards so she stood on the edge of the bed. Softly prying his hand away, she knelt down to press her forehead against his causing him to blush deeply.
"Still quite hot, I'll get you another wet cloth and then I'll apply the rub from earlier. Is that ok?"
"...Yeah..."
"Hold on for a few minutes I'll be right back."
Within a minute she was back with a new wash cloth, herbal tea and a small jar and placed them on the table. Motioning him to sit up, he slowly raised himself the best he could, taking a breath of relief once he was upright. Taking the hem of his shirt she looked up to him and nodded. Knowing the request he lifted his arms and blushed again as the Sleuth pulled his top up, exposing him to the room. Once it was fully off, she rolled it up and threw it into the open laundry basket. Souji shivered for a moment at the new draft before he felt the cool sensation of one of the wash cloths.
She felt her boyfriend relax at it's touch.
"You are covered in sweat, I need to at least wipe you down first before anything else." She told him, voice still laced with some concern.
"I really appreciate it." Souji wheezed. She only smiled at him sweetly and shifted around the bed to do his back.
"We are partners, we do this because we care about each other. You've done the same thing for me so please do not concern yourself."
After a moment of tender work, she smiled at what seemed to be a job complete and motioned for him to lay back down. He took a deep breath when his back hit the pillow as he relaxed into the mattress. The softness was enough lull him back to sleep but a soft hand pressed against his bare chest as he felt the soft cream like substance being spread over him. The smell was strong enough to break through his blocked nose as he felt his air passage ways begin to open up.
"N-Naoto..." He whimpered, but she only smiled.
"Just let me look after you." The cold sensation started to take over, helping his relaxed posture more as e melted into the bed sheets. His eye lids drooped in drowsiness as the strong mint smell and Naoto's soothing hands overcame him. before Naoto's hands finished exploring his well defined chest she heard the light wheeze passing off as a snore signalling to her he fell asleep under her ministration.
She let out a small chuckle at how quickly he fell back asleep and continued applying the balm so it could help him breathe as he slept. She wondered just how tired he was if he fell asleep that easily. She couldn't deny how strong the effects were with the room now smelling heavily of peppermint. She promptly finished his sides before using kitchen paper to clean off her hands. With a small peck to his cheek she bundled all of the items into the basket and back to the kitchen where they could stay until tomorrow.
-Two Weeks Later-
The two was at a crime scene of a recent murder as Naoto checked the area for abnormalities about the case as Souji promptly took down notes on whatever she brought up. While the scent of the room still had the lingering stench of rotten decay, something not uncommon to the two, her nose could pick up something out of place.
"Seta-san?"
His ears twitched at his name. "Hmm?"
"Can you smell that?" She turned to him, and while it was very, very subtle, Souji's face showed signs of embarrassment.
"I have no idea what you are talking about..." Her eyes narrowed suspiciously as she took a couple steps towards him, noting it was getting stronger.
"Is that the nasal rub from home?" Souji blushed and turned away.
"Y-Yeah. It helps me focus."
Out of character for where they were, Naoto giggled lightly. Temporary showing him the Naoto he saw at home and not the Detective Shirogane she was at work.
"As long as it can help you keep up Seta-san, that's what matters. Anyway come, there is something that caught my eye by the bookshelf. Make sure you take some pictures, something tells me it's important."
Souji's lips pulled into a small smile as he took out the compact digital camera from his long coat's pocket.
"Yes Detective."
