Moves nearby. This was the first thing Yi noticed in this blurry time between sleep and consciousness. Something happened and it woke him up. Hmm.

Yi stretched a little, feeling sleep leaving little by little as he still tried to keep it but it was useless. Alright. When he did move and opened his eyes, there was the reason of this waking. A cat. A fluff ball that had managed to sneak under his arm during his sleep. That same ball moved a little, obviously awake and busy grooming while being still close to Yi. I see.

A bit lazily he petted Lily, catching her attention as quick. It didn't take long before she returned lied down, purring happily on this new day.

« Good day to you, my lady. » A small kiss to her head since she was close then he pulled her gently to hug.

Lily didn't protest, more than pleased to be petted and loved right now. Good. A few minutes went in the most perfect peace before Yi looked for his phone. Ah, a bit late. It was around 11, nothing dramatic but it put the usual dilemma of breakfast or lunch. I don't know. Oh, maybe pancakes. This was the idea of the day and it was sunday, he had time to cook whatever he wanted.

After this moment of affection Yi got up, despite the heartbreaking cry Lily made when she realized he was moving. He still took care to cover her partially with the blanket, just to keep her a little warm and tuck her in like a kid. Cute. Lily looked at him sadly but again, she was free to move if she wanted.

Getting out of his room, Yi could just aprpeciate the calm in their flat. It was sunday, the end of the morning and the day seemed rather beautiful, despite the many clouds in the sky. Like a few times he went to the door of the living room, leaving it open enough for a cat to pass and glanced shortly inside. Yasuo was still there, sprawled without care on the couch while holding his pillow close. Not that his guest would disappear overnight but Yi had the small habit to check, to see that indeed he wasn't alone. That was good, the latter was still here, no issue. He could go on his business.

Shower time.

This sunday went well. After a quick shower and some lingering thoughts about the latest evening, Yi got dressed and headed to the kitchen. Then it was time to cook them lunch, with still the idea to make some pancakes once he got lunch done if Yasuo wasn't up yet. It happened sometimes and honestly, he wouldn't blame him to need some rest after such difficult day.

I wonder what happened.

Not a new question, it had been on his mind for a few months since he had heard of the brothers' fight. Sometimes he learned a few things but it wasn't nearly enough to understand the issue. Latest night though changed a few things. This was the first time he saw Yasuo cry and could be present to help.

These thoughts ran in his mind while he watched over their food, preparing pancakes aside. There was nothing else to think about, Lily seemed to be quite happy to return to bed despite her first complaint at the bathroom door. So Yi's thoughts returned to Yasuo and these late confessions.

It was painful to hear. Obviously there were a lot of things to unpack and dig up but Yi didn't know if it was correct from him to ask. Yone himself said he wouldn't tell, this was Yasuo's issues. So it implied that the reason they fought was mainly about Yasuo more than his brother. He was the more upset about it, since Yone had tried to reach out for him before. I don't know. All this was mere hypothesis, he couldn't be sure unless he asked his friend. Maybe it was worth a shot, after such night. If not, then Yi would drop it.

Maybe.

Before asking he would still see how Yasuo was doing. Obviously if he reacted like saturday, no way Yi would ask about it. His first intention was to help his friend and give a place to vent, share his problems. No need to sour his mood for nothing.

Some time later, lunch was ready and no sign of life from Yasuo. It was a bit after noon, no big deal. So Yi followed his small plan and started the pancakes. After all, the whole flat smelled of food, it was impossible to miss such sweet thing. Sooner or later Yasuo would wake up and follow the call of hunger.

A noise caught his attention while he was close to finish the last pancakes. Ah ? When he turned around, Yi didn't expect to find Yasuo as well as Lily, at the corner.

« Oh hello ! I didn't expect so many guests. Did you sleep well ? » Quiet laugh as he focused back on the pan, while keeping a bit of attention on the latter.

« Yeah, sorry, slept like the dead. Damn it smells good… » Merry tone, with still a touch of apologies for this late waking. Yasuo came closer to look at what he was doing.

This was good to hear, the latter didn't seem impacted like last day and more peaceful like his usual self. And by that, it meant he was loud and cheerful, impossible to miss. Yi took comfort in that, it seemed to mean Yasuo was doing better. Obviously when he felt too bad he didn't act so loudly. Aside he still remembered all this time in highschool his friend had hidden everything, so it didn't mean he was completely free of worries or anything.

« Lunch is ready, you can start. I still have to finish this. »

For the following minute it was simply Yi taking care of the pancakes while Yasuo hummed merrily, serving food in their plates. Only a few curses left out when Lily rushed on his path for whatever cat reason and he tried to dodge her.

« Is that a tiny pancake ? It's for peanut ? » Yasuo was back to his side, leaning next to his shoulder to take a good look at that final pancake.

« It's to finish it, there isn't enough for a big one. But yeah, I think we can give it to her. Later. » Difficult to suppress that smile. Indeed it was a tiny tiny pancake and surely it wouldn't hurt her. « And you go eat ! It gonna get cold. »

« Nah, waiting for you. » The latter went to his chair, sitting there as he indeed waited for Yi to finish.

A small sigh went but it was fine, they would have time to clean up later. « Fine, I'm here. »

There, they could have lunch now.

Lily stayed there, meowing like always for her wet food but like every time she wouldn't get it. Tonight. It was still part of the animation in the kitchen while they ate.

After she gave up and went for the bowl of usual food, they shared a laugh for Yasuo's small comment. It was fine, the day was good and they had pancakes as dessert.

When came a certain pause in the conversation, Yi wondered if he could ask. It went on in his mind then he gathered a bit of courage and did it, deeming the risk not very high.

« Hey, I know the topic isn't easy but would you like to talk about last night ? I don't mean to pry, I just want to help you because this seems too much to deal with alone. »