Quiet time, before he went to sleep. This wasn't Yi's favorite hour to get some rest but he had no choice. The ghost of monday lurked nearby, impossible to forget. He would sigh a lot just thinking about it.
After going a little on the internet, he settled went on his nightly routine. Once he was ready, he made sure the door wasn't closed and his alarm set.
This time Lily was already napping in his bedroom on a corner of the bed.
« Hey, it's sleep time for me too. Give me some blanket. » Whispered as he gently moved her closer.
A very plaintive noise answered this but in this lazy instant, Lily wasn't too annoyed. She sat then curled again to sleep against Yi, a small ball of warmth really appreciated in winter.
« Good night, my lady. »
Light switched off, he could hope to find rest as easily than the cat.
Last thought of the day was for Yasuo. This sunday was still useful, he could help him a little. First day far from home and he didn't look really depressed. Let's keep going.
With dear hopes for his friend, Yi found sleep little by little, soothed by Lily's presence.
Morning was a whole new story. After so many years, Yi couldn't tell if he was a morning person or not. Every time it stung hatefully to be waken up by the alarm, knowing he had to get up. Innerly grumbling, he fumbled for the light switch then his phone.
A weight kept him from moving. Oh ? Indeed, in her great kindness, Lily had decided to sleep in a ball on him. From here he could see her head, resting quietly there like it was the most comfortable spot of the flat. Cute indeed, but Yi had to move.
« I'm sorry, Lily but I have to. »
So started this small process of extraction and move to a better place, with a lot of focus and precision. All this sort of backfired when Lily woke up and meowed her annoyance for such despicable act. Then she got to her feets and walked away with a certain mark of huffed disdain. What a crime against her majesty.
To forgive himself, Yi took a minute to hold her and pet her gently. She wouldn't be mad for too long. Indeed, in the end she purred loudly and jumped out of bed when he got on his routine.
There begin the usual cycle. It was time for breakfast so he went to the kitchen and Lily rushed in his way with obvious impatience. Don't break my heart, it's useless… Yet she never learned. She meowed urgently for her favorite food but it wasn't the right day.
« You had it yesterday. Be strong. » So sad for her but there was nothing he could do. This was the rule, only on sundays.
Small thought aside, about the noise she was making. It could potentially bother Yasuo so he closed the kitchen door – though enough for Lily to sneak out. Hope she won't wake him up. This wasn't the most pleasant thing in the world, to hear a cat complaining too early.
« Shhhhhhhh. Our guest is sleeping. » Softly said while he poured the water for his tea.
It did nothing to calm her down, as usual. Yi knew he would have to wait for his tea, listening to the lament of the saddest cat alive. Sad maybe but healthy. As distraction he picked her up, holding her in his arms with faint hope she would give up for today.
« You know it's for your own good. » Small peck left on her head before he let Lily jump out.
Now he took his breakfast not so quietly. It eventually got better after a few minutes, when she deemed it wasn't available today. So a small exit, leaving Yi alone.
« Good day. See you next time. » Pure habit to make her conversation, since he was a bit lonely here.
Yet not so much now. Reminder at the back of his mind, he had a guest. Yasuo, no doubt snoring like the dead in this good old couch.
Speaking of the devil, he paid a small visit less than a minute after Lily left. It almost surprised Yi to have a human here, not that he would forget but solitude sure hit where it hurt most.
« Hey. » So so heavy with sleep, deep tone.
« Hello. I suppose she woke you up. Or maybe me ? »
Yasuo looked like shit, mind the language. It didn't change. Not comment on his visual state, it wouldn't be flattering. Yi still glanced as he could, this wasn't often he could see him like this. Worse than any highschool morning, since right now he barely got out of bed for a minute or two.
Without waiting the latter made it to the other chair and flopped on it, half resting on the table.
« What are you doing so early ? You can sleep more, you know ? »
He hadn't been answered yet, merely a gaze and muffled sound.
If he wasn't sure to be a morning person, at least he knew Yasuo was definitely not one. A little more and he would be back to sleep on the kitchen table.
Still, an answer came, though a little difficult to hear : « Am fine. Perfect. » Thumb up, small gesture that wasn't convincing at all.
« Really ? »
Yi wasn't sure what to say. Maybe Yasuo had a nightmare or anything related to his drama and asking more questions could hurt.
« Nah, I'm so tired. Just I heard Lily and guessed you were awake. This is too damn earlyyyyy… »
Oh then it was alright. Nothing too serious. Although Yi prefered him to go back to sleep, it hurt to see.
« Then go to sleep. Nothing forces you to stay up right now. I'm sorry to tell you this but you look miserable. »
A good laugh took Yasuo, shaking gently his frame as he agonized on his chair. « Suppose you're right. Okay okay, I get it, you can't stand to see me in the morning. » Too playful to be meant.
« It's always a pleasure to see you but I'd rather to see you awake. Not dead like right now. »
« Yeah, I sure feel like it. Still, I got to see you before leaving so it's worth. Good luck for today. » On this Yasuo stood although the effort was obvious. Once he made it, he dragged himself to the kitchen door before adressing a last time : « See yaaaaa… »
Small waving, that Yi mirrored : « Take care of yourself, Yasuo. See you tonight. »
Then he was alone again. Short flash of pain, smothered as quick. It never left, to his sadness. Instead Yi focused on this unexpected conversation, exactly what he enjoyed in the morning. Alright, it was also slightly amusing to see Yasuo barely able to stand at such hour. Without coffee that man could do nothing. But he still got the motivation to check on Yi before he left so this attention warmed him a little.
Morning would be less terrible for once.