He's noisy.
Just a fact that woke Yi up in the middle of the night. It was nothing too violent or anything yet it still took him out of sleep. Face turned slightly, he indeed saw some light streaming by the small door gap.
Deep sigh, he changed side and settled to get more sleep. Not need to check the time, it was useful and he prefered to rest as much as he could. At least to know it was Yasuo meant he still had a lot of time before the alarm.
He's home. There was still a positive part, pushing aside this short interruption of his needed sleep. Now Yi knew the latter made it back home in one piece. If there was any serious matter he would have called, or tried to solve it.
Good to know, at least for his worry.
When Yasuo had told him he was going out, he didn't know what to think about it. Visibly, nothing wrong happened, he was sober enough to find his way back. No reason to worry.
It was still something new, to see him go out on the evening. Yi guessed it was part of his habits, it just took some time for him to go back on it.
The noise went on outside his bedroom but nothing too bothering. Just it was a bit funny to hear Yasuo since usually when it was late he would be so silent to prevent any problem. How drunk is he ? Not enough to bump into each wall, that was clear. Nothing less discreet that someone completely wasted.
Wait, what is that ?
Yasuo complained quietly after Lily, even though it was still hearable in the flat. Awww. Indeed this was part of life with a cat. She always did her life and sometimes it meant bothering the closest awake person around.
Maybe Lily was going to sleep in the living room this night. In any case, she was free to do as she wished.
Little by little complete silence ruled the flat. Yi wasn't trying that much to pay attention to it, simply he wasn't falling asleep as soon as he wanted. During the wait, geting drowsy, he thought about Yasuo and the pitiful condition that would find him next morning. Good luck. Without a doubt he knew what he was getting into, he would survive.
Next morning was indeed a bit out of the habits. First because during breakfast, Yi got some visit from his guest. More like a zombie than an actual functioning human being. After collapsing on the other chair, silence came back.
Alright.
« Hello Yasuo. I see you had fun yesterday. »
It was a bit strange to be right there eating quietly and making conversation to someone who looked half dead. Yasuo was leaning on the table, face hidden and barely a grumble as reaction.
To be alone would have been the same, given the lack of response. Yi didn't push, while still getting a glass of water for him.
« Hey. Water. I think you'll need it. » Soft tone despite the lack of use for it. He couldn't help it in moments like these.
« Mmh. » Half muffled, nothing coherent. Best guess was that he tried to say nothing, just acknowledgement.
« You know, I'm sure the couch is still a lot more comfortable than the table. »
« Too tired to move… »
Ridiculous yet it made him smile fondly. Was that normal ? Yasuo was just being lazy, nothing to be endeared over.
« Shall I carry you to bed ? Would that help ? »
Not sure if he was serious while suggesting that. Maybe just a joke. Meanwhile, time was going and although he still had some left, Yi would have to move soon.
« Nah am fine. »
How could someone have the energy to go in another room then suddenly stop caring ? It was still some company, Yi appreciated that.
Standing, he went to do the dishes, sometimes glancing at Yasuo. Really tired, it would seem. That was a mood he understood and felt at such early hour. Just he couldn't understand why the latter didn't stay in bed even though he was awake.
« I have to take my shower and get ready. Go back to sleep. » Fair warning that now Yasuo would be alone in the kitchen.
No answer came, making Yi think he possibly fell asleep right there. It gonna hurt. For now he left this issue aside and prefered to take care of it once he was ready to leave.
Maybe later Yasuo would come back to his couch as easily as he joined him in the kitchen. I hope so.
Like always, Lily made her little concerto in meow minor behind the bathroom door. It would never change. Yi listened to her faintly, hoping honestly that she wouldn't wake anyone in the building. For now he never got some complaints but better stay careful.
Another surprise after his shower, he found Yasuo at the exact same spot he left him just before. Same position. Please, respect your back a little.
Joining him, Yi was mixed between being gentle and shaking him out of this slumber because in no way he would feel better afterward.
In the end, he chose both and moved Yasuo gently to get his attention.
« Hey. Still here ? »
Slow move from the latter, head turning to look at him. Oh he looked a bit miserable right then, all sleepy like this. Rather cute. Nothing else came to Yi's mind to describe this moment so he stayed on 'cute', it was enough.
This was a good sign of life nonetheless.
« Alright. Can you move ? If you don't, I can't guaranty you a good day. This is for you. »
« I know, I know. Just wanna sleep… »
« I get it. Now hold on to me, I'll carry you to bed. »
Was he really doing it ? It seemed less of a joke right now. As long as he could help, Yi would do it.
After a small nod from Yasuo, he came closer and helped him to stand. The latter still supported himself a lot on him, with little grace as expected.
Unsure about Yasuo's state of waking, he decided simply to pick him and directly carry him. This was going to take a few decades otherwise.
A rather surprised sound came out of the latter after being completely lifted, clinging to Yi by pure reflex.
« Owww shit… » Words from a sleepy man carried from the kitchen to the living room with the dignity of a sack of potatoes. Both exhaustion and alcohol could be blamed for his reaction, a bit out of it yet still able to react with some delay.
For the short time it last before he put Yasuo on the couch, Yi liked that sortof embrace. It had nearly nothing of it except the way the latter held him as scared to fall. A bit of trust, thank you.
Now back in bed, Yasuo didn't move a lot, merely gazing back at him with that typical far look of someone close to drift away.
« There you go. Good night. » Smiling for that funny situation. He didnt' expect to carry Yasuo back to bed but now he knew.
Thinking a bit, Yi returned to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water. No doubt the latter was going to need that next time he woke up and since now he struggled already, he wouldn't go far.
Leaving the bottle on the floor just in Yasuo's reach, he stayed there for a short time, looking at him. That idiot wasn't asleep yet, still able to pay a bit of attention to his surroundings. Right now he returned his gaze and a soft grin appeared.
« Hey. You're right, it's better. »
« Of course. I wouldn't bother you like this for nothing. »
Soon he would have to leave. Yi stood and at the same moment, Yasuo managed to grab lazily his sleeve. Just to catch his attention.
« Thanks. See ya tonight. »
Oh.
« Good day to you. Take care of yourself. »