Routine

Routine 7

Ryou was home sick. This could only mean that Marik was home as well.

Considering it had only taken the blond only a few minutes, as apposed to a half hour while the other boy was still trying to get ready, to convince Ryou to stay home just proved Marik's theory that Ryou was feeling really, really sick. While that fact may have made Ryou a bit sulky, Marik didn't mind because it meant Ryou could get proper rest.

So, naturally, like a good boyfriend, Marik took care of the pale skinned boy, keeping him as comfortable as possible. He made breakfast for the both of them, even though Ryou had tried to refuse the food, and even washed the dishes after without Ryou so much as having to consider asking him.

"Do you need anything?" Marik asked, worry lacing his voice.

Ryou turned to look at Marik. He thought about the question for a moment before nodding. "Yes, please. Another blanket and a glass of water," Ryou said his naturally soft voice even softer with sickness.

Marik gave determined nod. "On it!" he declared and walked out the bed room door.

The violet eyed boy walked around the apartment for a few moments pondering what to get first. Marik walked over to the cupboard and pulled a thick, fluffy, blue blanket out. Ryou's favorite color, he thought to himself. He set the blanket on the floor and walked into the kitchen. Rummaging through the cupboards, Marik finally found a slightly chipped, black mug and filled it with cool water.

Marik walked back to the room, stopping only to pick up the blanket, with the glass of water only to find Ryou asleep. Blinking in an almost surprised fashion, Marik set the mug on the nightstand next to the bed and settled the blanket over Ryou's sleeping form. Marik let out a small puff of breath and smiled down at Ryou. The blond Egyptian brushed a couple of strands of hair away from the smaller boys face and three little words passed his lips so quietly he almost couldn't hear them himself.

"I love you…"

Um, so... I really have no reason why I took so freaking long to write this... Yeah, I'm just gonna blame it on my falling out with Yu-Gi-Oh! because recently I've discovered a total, absolute interest in Hetalia...y'know, the anime with the countries...? lol

Anyway, thanks again Mistories for the review! Sorry for making you wait SOOO long...and sorry to anyone else who reads this story...

Well, I hoped you enjoyed the story so far, reviews would be VERY much appreciated.

Well, have a nice day...or night... 0.o

- Krys. E. xxx