Another day, another occasion to grumble after the alarm for ringing too early. This was life, slapping him awake for a new day. I hate this. But never Yi would get late by staying in bed for 'just a few more minutes', this was the devil speaking.

So he got up despite the strong urge just to lie down and sleep. Come on, just one day. Then it would be week end and with it his free time of the week. Thinking about sleeping a bit late wasn't a good idea right now, not when it stung that much just to get up.

After sitting up Yi looked for Lily. Maybe she spent the night here, since she was there when he went to bed. No direct contact so she wasn't in bed. For further research, he needed to switch on the light.

Indeed that time he could spot Lily on one of her baskets, napping quietly in a corner of his room.

Aww, there she is.

There was no use in waking her up, especially not at that time. Yi went on his routine and went to the kitchen. This really was the worst time of the day but it would get better little by little. Just needed some coffee.

After some time and a warm cup of coffee, Lily joined him in the kitchen like some days. Then he complaint could start once she realized the only food available was the same, boring usual.

« Tomorrow, my lady. You will have some tomorrow. » Really he was sad for her, disclipline wasn't her strong suit.

It got extremely difficult to resist from that point, as she meowed insistently while rubbing her head against him in search for attention, wet food, anything. No…

If it hadn't worked yet for years then it wouldn't work right now. Yi held, although petting her as he could. This was a far too small compensation for this pain.

« Shhhh, you will wake the neighbors or our guest. »

Thinking about Yasuo, he wondered if he would see him this morning. Yi doubted it greatly, it wasn't really often and yesterday was more like an exception. Still no explanation for this early 'visit' in his humble kitchen after some drunk night but it didn't really matter.

Last night he wished him goodnight but it told nothing of the time when Yasuo actually went to sleep. Does he work today ? Maybe not as easly as him but it was still a possibility. This could explain how lazy he was yesterday, if it was indeed his day off.

Quiet thoughts. I suppose he will go out more often now. This was what Yasuo's kind did, enjoying late night and people's company. Not Yi's first choice to busy his free time but who was he to judge ? Everyone did what they pleased.

Since it was saturday, it meant movie night, either at home or theater. So far he didn't went so often, it was nice to watch a movie at home with Lily to hug. And Yasuo now. Really, this evening was a good start for his weekend.

This sort of small thoughts kept him distracted of the harsh morning. It wasn't the best time for many reasons among which being alone. It wasn't new and he had Lily ready to ask for attention no matter at what time. Yesterday had this gentle mood of a sweet surprise. It was good for once.

Breakfast over, Yi did the few dishes quickly before going on next step of the routine. The cat was still here, keeping her hopes but it was meant to stay unfulfilled. He picked Lily up and carried her to the bedroom. There he left her on his blanket, giving a somfy spot of her next nap.

Shower.

Back in the corridor, he made sure to be quiet since one of the doors led to the living room where Yasuo was surely asleep. Or maybe not.

Mmh ?

There was a noise, Yi was sure about it. Less as time went but almost certain. It wasn't Lily, it came from the living room. He's awake ?

Yi was about to check, opening slightly more the door but he didn't came in. Frozen on the spot. Another noise made him stop in his tracks, behind the door. What. Yasuo wasn't awake, still deeply asleep at first guess. The thing that made his stop was the turn taken. A moan. So faint but no doubt about it.

As to confirm, it happened again and again. Breathy sounds without any misunderstanding on the context. Yi realized. He's… ?

Just the time to smother that thought, keep it from being completed. It wouldn't help, far from it. I should leave. This was none of his business.

Just, from where he stood he could make out a few things in the darkness of the living room. Yasuo on the couch, lying on his front. Only when he realized how undressed the latter was except for the sheet Yi moved in a hurry. Stop.

Go to the bathroom quietly, think about something else. Anything but that. Alright alright. Once he got there and switched the light on, he could see that very light blush in the mirror. Really there was nothing to feel so moved about. It was just Yasuo. Maybe he got a pleasant dream or anything. Don't think about that. Really, what was this fuss about ?

To distract his thoughts Yi went and took his shower, at least to get this done. Time never stopped, he still had to go to work soon.

At last he relaxed a little. It was stupid to overthing like this, stay stuck on one trivia event. It was nothing. And beyond that, there was no wrong. It happened to everyone. Was it because it was about Yasuo that he got so confused ? No no. Just an incident. No need to mention that later, this was private.

Why isn't he wearing a shirt ? Again, useless question. But now he thought about it, since he noticed that detail and his thoughts wouldn't stop being loud. Really, just a bit more movement in Yasuo's sleep then he would be just in pants on the couch and sheet fallen on the floor. When he said he always felt too warm, he hoped it wasn't in that meaning. Stop this. Now.

A friend shouldn't overthink like that. This wasn't correct. Especially not over Yasuo.

Noises from outside caught Yi's attention and this time it was quite familiar. Ah, it's time. Right on clue, meow behind the door. Honestly he wondered if one of their neighbors was bothered by this rigorous lament always at the same hour.

At least it gave him a distraction right when he needed it. A lot more innocent. Instead he would worry about waking anyone in the building. Great. Sadly, he had no solution for this. Locking Lily in another room was useless, she would complain all the same. The only chance was that she was asleep by the time he took his shower, which wasn't often.

End of the shower, drying then he got ready to get out to get his clothes for the day in his bedroom. As soon as the bathroom door opened, Lily rushed inside with a small noise, to be disappointed right away.

« Sorry, sorry. It's not the right time. »

Yi was too busy with his other towel to properly dry his hair that he didn't notice quickly the other presence in the corridor.

Indeed, Yasuo stood there, a fair amount of surprise written on his face, as if he was going somewhere but got found out.

Ah.