Recipe 2- Don't stay awake the whole night like an idiot

Author's note: Hey! I've decided to continue those drabbles, because honestly I can't get enough of Kashigo! Sorry if it's really long.. It seems that I am almost incapable of writing short stories😁.

Ichigo: So kids, don't stay awake the whole night. Hence the title, written by me. Wait.. KASHINO DEVIL! I'm not an idiot!

Kashino: Yes, you are! The last three words are the truth. Written by me.

Ichigo: Well, one thing I really like about getting sick is..

Kashino: is?

Ichigo: Revealed at the end!😁

Kashino: 😒

Our favourite couple were in the La Rêve Couleur, making some delicious cake with Lemon and Andou, when suddenly they heard a sneeze. And another. And another.

"I'm fine! Let's go back to work!" Said the culprit, rubbing her nose.

Kashino shook his head. "Ichigo, if you're not well, we can manage fine without you for a while."

"But I'm fine! That was just a few sneezes! Back to work now." Her tired voice said the opposite.

Vanilla shook her tiny head. She knew that Ichigo had been up all night reading recipes. For three nights or even more. Vanilla wasn't even sure anymore.

Kashino put his chocolate cake in the oven and peered over Ichigo's shoulder.

"ICHIGO! What is THAT supposed to be?!"

She smiled sheepishly. "A..cake?"

Kashino took a crumb off with his fingers and tasted it. "Too much sugar, way too less cream. It's even worse that when you began making sweets. The texture is rough and crumbly. The strawberry-"

Ichigo's feet gave way and suddenly all the worry about making perfect cakes she was carrying around just melted away.

Kashino gasped and caught her moments before she hit the ground.

"Ichigo! ICHIGO!"

Ichigo woke up to feel something cool and wet on her forehead. And something warm and comforting on her hand. She blearily opened her eyes.

The thing on her forehead was a wet cloth. And the thing on her arm was… Kashino?!

Kashino was adjusting the cloth on her head, his other hand in Ichigo's. He looked down at her, and saw her open eyes.

"Oh, you're awake! Thank goodne- I mean, finally."

It was nearly closing time. Ichigo knew that they had to head back soon.

"Makoto-"

I know you're going to ask about going back. We installed a bed in a room just in case something like this happened. And we have a few futons as well."

He smiled at her, the sense of relief filling him. Ichigo weakly smiled back, and her eyes closed.

Kashino looked at the futon she was sleeping on. It was makeshift, since he couldn't carry her much and the bed wasn't ready yet.

"She can't sleep in this! So the bed goes to her and I sleep in a futon." He thought.

Ichigo suddenly opened her eyes. "Am I gonna be alone?"

Kashini shook his head, a small smile on his face. "Of course not, baka. I'll be right here."

"M-Makoto.. Won't you get into trouble?"

"So what? I can't leave you all alone and the others are going back to the Academy except Andou, who will be stocking up. And he'll be busy."

Ichigo smiled a bigger smile. She had a red tinge on her face now. Kashino thought it was because of the fever, but Ichigo was thinking about something that made her blush. She decided to do it.

Kashino's face wasn't far from hers. She gave him a peck on the cheek. "Thank you, Makoto."

And she fell asleep straight away, leaving Kashino blissful shock as he touched his cheek.

Chocolat squealed at the scene, but Vanilla managed to cover her mouth. Grinning evilly, she waved her spoon in the air and a card popped out.

"Picturesque Aishiteru! Romance Sweet Card! Video form! Come out!"

She added it to the Kashigo Romance Card Pack.

Chocolat now had an even eviler grin than Vanilla. "Wait till they get married and see this from their high school days!"

That was one thing Vanilla and Chocolat agreed about.

Kashino's arms were under Ichigo's back and knees as she lay sleeping. The Sweets Spirits cheered him on and helped him as he counted down.

"Three, two, one.. Up!"

Ichigo was in his arms now. She was definitely lighter than before she had this fever. Way lighter.

He slowly, step by step, carried Ichigo carefully like a beautiful cake and put her on the bed slowly. She shifted slightly and her body turned towards him.

Kashino wiped his brow. The hardest part was over. It wasn't even as hard as he expected.

He laid out his futon on the floor, made sure Ichigo was comfortable and lay down. When he was just about to fall asleep, he heard a groan.

He immediately ran to Ichigo. "What is it, Ichigo?"

"Makoto.. I feel sore.. All over.."

He held her hand and said, "Everywhere?"

She nodded. "But my hand feels all better."

Kashino flushed and looked at her hand intertwined in his.

"Really?"

"Mmhm."

"Now?" He put an arm around her.

"Yeah… Makoto, why don't you sleep here tonight?"

He flushed even more. "I-Ichigo.."

"We've shared a bed before in middle school, haven't we? In the World Grand Prix training, in that three star patissierie….Orange.."

He blushed, remembering it. "Fine."

He crawled into her bed, and it just fit them. She buried her head in the crook of his neck and he hugged her tightly.

"Ichigo.."

"I'm fine now, Makoto.." And she fell straight asleep. Kashino slept after a while too.

Kashino woke up with the sun in his eyes. He blinked, and shifted. It was so comfortable, and he wasn't going to let some light ruin his sleep.

Wait, sunlight?

He jumped out of bed. Ichigo was still beside him, and she looked even more angelic than usual in her sleep.

Kashino shook his head. "Concentrate!" He thought, and slowly looked at the clock on the wall.

"OH CRA-" He forced himself to be silent, because Ichigo was still asleep.

The time was 12 noon.

He ran out of the room and went to the main room, still in pyjamas. Andou, Lemon, the Sweets Spirits, and Hanabusa were serving the customers. Andou and Hanabusa noticed the haggard figure with messy blonde hair and pyjamas, and grinned.

"How was your night, Kashino?" Hanabusa grinned.

He flushed. "W-what do you mean?"

Hanabusa turned to Andou. "It's really cute to see him flustered, isn't it?"

Andou nodded, the smile still on his face.

"Ma-kun, you don't have to hide it. We all know that you love cuddles."

Kashino blushed even more. "No! I-"

"I've seen that chocolate teddy bear of yours!" Hanabusa exclaimed. "You literally squeeze the stuffing out of him when you're asleep. I won't be surprised if poor Ichigo chan's back is broken."

Kashino paled. "Really?" He ran back in. He knew that Hanabusa was exaggerating, but he may have hugged her hard..

He opened the door.

And almost screamed.

Ichigo: The thing I like about this is.. I get to cuddle with Makoto devil! 😄 He is really soft for a devil😍.

Me: Sorry for the cliffhanger! See you!