Short chapter, but things are starting to get moving! On with the story!
It was a day away from his birthday and he could already feel the fever beginning to set in. For the next forty eight hours, he was going to be in and out of fevers and a delirious state. He had already grabbed several bottles of water, pain medication and some oat bars that should tide over whatever Shifter he became. He hadn't seen or heard from Kaito and Saguru that day, but he'd certainly seen more of them then he needed to the passed few days. Kaito was completely open about their relationship, walking around in only shirts or boxers, often a size or two too big and clearly Saguru's. When he'd first come here, Kaito had had at least the decency to cover up. Shinichi had to divert his attention to whatever book happened to be closest when he saw either of them wandering around in what was less than socially acceptable.
He'd also, somehow, had managed to distract Saguru and Kaito enough that they didn't raise anymore questions about his other genes, or they could could've just decided to lay off until he shifted. He didn't know what it was, but he was greatful that they'd left him alone. Shinichi knew he liked both of them more than friends, but he couldn't do that to them. It was annoying to, because he could see how nice it was to be that close with someone. Every time they hugged, kissed, touched or anything really, he could see the love and affection between them, enough so that he felt a little lonely, neglected even. Shinichi shook his head, it wouldn't do him any good to get sulky over it, it was just his other genes helpfully pointing out how much he wanted a mate.
Moving so that he had his back to the kitchen which would be the first port of call for Saguru and Kaito, whoever got up first. Shinichi watched as all of Kaito's doves flittered around the different perches around the room and Watson stayed perched on the stair railing. He gave a melancholic smile, he kind of missed his friends; the avian kind, Shifters, Conan's friends, and Shinichi's, and now he was going to have to give up some of them, and it hurt. Realising his line of thought he nearly groaned, great the mood swings were beginning to set in. Maybe it would just be best for him to curl up in his room with his novels. Yep, that sounded like a wonderful idea.
Standing up, he didn't even make it to his room before a certain bundle of energy hugged him to their naked torso. Shinichi flushed as he felt the heated skin at his back and a nose nuzzle his neck, sneakily pressing a kiss to it. He let out a squeak in surprise at the action and tried to squirm his way to freedom.
"Morning Shin-chan~" Kaito purred in his ear making his entire body flush, and something akin to desire pool in his stomach before he snuffed it out completely. No! He couldn't do that to them.
"Good morning Shinichi-kun," Saguru greeted as he came down the stairs.
"Morning..." Shinichi mumbled, face still flushed as he gave up on his strive for freedom.
"Dove, put him down," Saguru scolded, sending a light glare to Kaito who pouted but did as he was told. It was odd, Shinichi thought, he'd been put down and he felt a distinct loss, but that wasn't what was odd. What was odd, was that his body still felt hot, it was actually starting to feel like he was burning.
"Kaito, Sa-" Shinichi gasped out, it was such a sudden change that he was shocked. It normally took a while to set in.
"Hmm?" Kaito hummed from where he had taken to stealing bits of fruit that Saguru had grabbed out for breakfast.
"Help-" He didn't even get to finish before he felt sweat drip down his body, his breathing wheeze as he felt the fever set in vengefully. His eyes fluttered, and the last thing he saw was Kaito dashing for him as he collapsed.
Hope you guys enjoyed it! I did feel a little funny as it seems that Shinichi has a habit of being fainting maiden, something he clearly isn't. But, I'm going to push the blame onto the fact that his body is getting ready for the shift. Anyway, depending on how I'm feeling, I might update later tonight. Anyway, please review! I miss my little reviewers!