Chapter five:
Mello's P.O.V.
I blink my eyes open as I find myself still where I had drifted off into sleep.
The room is dimly lit with a soft light.
I raise my head and look at Nate. My lovely Nate who looks to be still sleeping yet will possibly awaken soon. I look to the window to try to judge the time.
It appears to be some time during the night and the light appears to moonlight from a full moon.
I turn back to Nate as he begins to awaken.
He shifts his head softly then he blinks open his eyes to a little below half way.
Maybe he's still a little tired.
He blinks open his eyes.
"Are you still feeling tired?" I ask him.
He turns to me. "Not really." He responds.
I feel his hand is a little warmer.
Just to make sure I reach over gently putting a hand on his forehead. "You have a fever." I say.
"It's normal. It's just a symptom." He assures me.
I move my hand gently down to his cheek and he lets me.
Our eyes lock with each other.
I lean forward a little but pause as I keep watching his eyes hoping that this is all ok.
He watches me back as if waiting for me to make my move.
I slowly lean closer giving him time to pull away. I get to where our breaths are mingling making my lips tingle. I can't take it anymore and I seal my lips over his own closing my eyes at the pleasurable feeling.
He gently presses more as if to let me know that he wants this as well.
Our lips move together in a loving kiss.
No tongue.
We pull away very softly panting.
I open my eyes and look lovingly into his own half open eyes. "Nate." I stroke his cheek gently with my thumb as my hand is still on his cheek. "My dear Nate." I continue as I keep my voice in a loving tone. "I love you."
Nate smiles. "Mello."
"Mihael." I correct him. "My name is Mihael."
Neat smiles a little wider. "Mihael." He says seeming to like how that feels on his tongue. "I love you too."
I can't help but grin at his words. I lean forward and place a small loving kiss on his lips that is short but just as good feeling as before.
The door hesitantly opens and both of us turn to it as light from the hall way floods in.
I tense ready to protect Nate if I need to.
The one that comes in is only a doctor.
"Ah so you two are awake." The doctor says looking to us.
"A check up?" I ask.
"Well that and since you are awake I wanted to ask if you would like an extra bed to sleep on. It's not good for you to sleep hunched over." The doctor explains moving closer.
I glance to Nate then get an idea. I turn back to the doctor as he begins checking things with Nate. "What about us sharing a bed?" I ask.
The doctor turns to me uncertain about this.
"I would like that." Nate says.
"Well we can try it." The doctor says as soon as Nate said that.
Mello makes sure to be careful as he climbs next to Nate.
The doctor watches as Mello settles in and feels satisfied when he sees Mello settle on his side facing Nate without any problems. "Well you should try to get some more rest." He says. "I already contacted your orphanage so you can stay here tonight."
Mello smiles at the doctor. "Thank you." He says.
The doctor nods and is about to leave but then Mello speaks.
"Say doctor." Mello says and the doctor looks back to him. "Will he be released tomorrow?"
"Well I would like to see his fever go down first." The doctor says. "Just as a safety precaution."
Mello nods in understanding. "Thank you."
The doctor nods. "Anything else?"
"Not from me." Mello responds.
"Same." Nate agrees.
"Ok. Don't be afraid to find any of us if something comes up." The doctor says then leaves the room closing the door behind himself.
Mello turns to Nate and places a kiss on his cheek. "Get some rest."
Nate cuddles closer and closes his eyes.
Mello smiles and he slinks an arm over Nate's waist.
Soon the two are off in dreamland.
No one's P.O.V
The doctor turns noticing a nurse there.
"Are you sure that was a good idea?" The nurse asks.
"It is likely that Nate will die from this." The doctor responds. "We can let him have this."
The nurse looks down. "I know." She almost mumbles. "It's just….. I'm worried about the others mental health if Nate really does die."
"He's a strong boy." The doctor says. "I'm sure he will find a way to be alright." He glances to the door as he speaks then turns back to the nurse. "But we need to stay positive and do all that we can to help him to give him a chance to survive."
The nurse nods in agreement as she looked back to the doctor. She then perks up. "I have an idea."
The doctor looks interested. "Do tell."
The two head along down the hall as the nurse explains her idea.
The next day….
A different doctor knocks on the door.
No answer.
The doctor opens the door and peers inside.
The two are still sleeping looking quite peaceful.
The doctor is about to turn away to leave when he hears a soft groan. He looks back as Mello starts to awaken. He heads inside as Mello lifts his head. "Good morning." He says a little quietly since Nate is still sleeping.
Mello turns to him. "Yeah morning." He greets.
"How do you feel?"
"Alright." Mello responds staying where he is not getting up.
"That's good." The doctor looks to Nate. "I was asked to check his fever." He moves around the bed then brings a hand to Nate's forehead. "It seems to have gone down."
Mello perks up. "Does that mean he can leave the hospital today?"
The doctor removes his hand then turns back to Mello. "I want to check him when he wakes up but I do believe he will be able to leave today."
Mello smiles. "That's great." He turns fondly to Nate.
The doctor picks up the unopened chocolate bar that feel to the ground only to place it on the nightstand.
Mello notices this and picks it up to eat it.
"Please let one of us know when he awakens." The doctor says.
Mello nods and the doctor leaves the room. He looks back to Nate who is still sleeping. He gently brushes some hair that feel into Nate's face out of his face. "I can't wait to go out into the outside world with you." He tells the sleeping Nate quietly. "We have so much we can do." He finds himself smiling at the thoughts of all they can do once out.
Closer to afternoon is when Nate awakens and Mello is already done his chocolate bar as he threw the wrapper in the trash once he finished.
"Good morning." Mello greets since it's not quite afternoon yet.
Nate looks to Mello then gives a smile. "Morning." He greets back.
Mello shifts to get up. "The doctor said to get one of them when you awaken. You might be able to get out of the hospital."
Nate smiles. "That will be nice."
Mello nods in agreement and he heads towards the door. He opens it and looks for a nurse or doctor soon spotting one. "Nate is awake." He says and the nurse turns to him. "Can you do his check up to make sure he can leave the hospital?"
The nurse nods. "I'm sure I can." She moves in along with Mello. She begins while Mello hovers close by. She finishes. "How are you feeling?" She asks.
"I feel fine." Nate responds.
The nurse nods then turns to Mello. "He may leave."
Mello grins. "That's great." He looks to Nate. "I'll call Rodger to give us a ride." He says not wanting to just be cautious so doing this will have less of a chance of Nate possibly having some kind of problem.
Nate nods and Mello leaves the room to do just that.
The nurse also leaves the room.
Mello leans against the wall by the door and pulls out his cell phone. He dials for Rodger then brings the phone to his ear awaiting an answer.
Rodger answers with a hello.
"They just released Nate." Mello explains. "Can you come to take us to the orphanage?"
"Sure." Rodger agrees.
"Ok." Mello then hangs up only to head back into the room. "He agreed." He says as he sees Nate sitting up.
Nate nods an ok and shifts to get up. He stands and moves over to Mello. He cuddles against Mello.
Mello wraps his arms around Nate keeping him close.
The two stand there for a bit just enjoying each other's company silently not noticing the time that flies by.
Rodger knocks on the door making the two snap back to reality.
Mello looks over his shoulder to Rodger.
"Ready to go?" Rodger asks.
Mello nods then leads Nate with an arm around his shoulders along as they head on out to the parking lot with Rodger in the lead. He leans close to Nate. "Call me Mello when we are at the orphanage. You are very special to know my name."
Nate blushes then nods in understanding.
The two climb into the car sitting beside each other in the back seat.
Rodger gets into the drivers seat then begins driving away.
Nate watches the hospital leave for a bit then looks to Mello who smiles in an assuring way to him gaining a smile back.
Mello and Nate talk and point out things as they pass by it.
Rodger can't help but smile at this.
When he had told L about Mello's recent interest in the boy Nate….