[Tsukki's not going to try and jolly Bokuto out of it. Not his style. And it's no good pretending that affects germs. Time and medicine does that. Not faking optimism.
[If he weren't sick, he'd be circling around Tsukishima because his boyfriend is COOKING for him (it doesn't matter it's oatmeal, it's important that it's food).]
...think oatmeal won't make my stomach feel funny?
[He BADLY wants to grab Tsukki's hand though. Pull him into a hug. Smooch him. So sad he can't...]
[If Tsukki seems a bit more bristly than usual, well, he's worried. Also on guard. Just in case his touchy, walking-germ-factory of a boyfriend loses control.]
No!? [Pause to peek under the covers.] I mean, not yet. Should it be? I don't want it to be!
[And Bokuto is more panicky. This is what happens when the only thing you ever get in regards to sickness is a runny nose or sneezes. He barrels through those. AND! He is keeping his self-control! He doesn't want his amazing, caring boyfriend to get sick.]
He can have them. I thought... you could hug him. Instead of me.
[Tsukki studies the ceiling intently. Flush crawling down his neck. He knows Bokuto won't laugh about it, but the embarrassment is invading anyway. Stuffed animals are for little kids.]
[He's talking about he's never going to lose this! It will live as long as he lives! 130 years! ...if he survives this cold.
Tsukki's flushed face makes Bokuto's heart flutter and smile. And accepts the bowl without teasing him because he's been so nice and taking care of him.]
[Tsukki watches closely. Making sure the oatmeal goes down. Stays where it's supposed to. Only then do his shoulders unknot. Releasing the tension he's been carrying since that first text.
Geeze.
It's a good thing he loves this idiot. And speaking of:]
So - When are you going to start calling me 'Kei'?
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bad Tsukki
He's one sick, little (beefy) owl. But he's obedient, takes the meds and several big gulps of the drink, then leans back onto the pillows.]
B-But I never got sick before. I sneezed and stuff but not... this. It's awful.
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[Tsukki's not going to try and jolly Bokuto out of it. Not his style. And it's no good pretending that affects germs. Time and medicine does that. Not faking optimism.
He does squeeze Bokuto's shoulder, though.]
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...think oatmeal won't make my stomach feel funny?
[He BADLY wants to grab Tsukki's hand though. Pull him into a hug. Smooch him. So sad he can't...]
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Does your stomach feel funny?
[If Tsukki seems a bit more bristly than usual, well, he's worried. Also on guard. Just in case his touchy, walking-germ-factory of a boyfriend loses control.]
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No!? [Pause to peek under the covers.] I mean, not yet. Should it be? I don't want it to be!
[And Bokuto is more panicky. This is what happens when the only thing you ever get in regards to sickness is a runny nose or sneezes. He barrels through those. AND! He is keeping his self-control! He doesn't want his amazing, caring boyfriend to get sick.]
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[Taking a deep breath, Tsukki forces the knots out of his face. He's here to help. Not wind up Bokuto even more than usual.]
I got you something.
Calm down and you can have it.
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Sorry I panicked... You got me something?
[Head tilt left. Then right.]
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[With that, Bokuto gets handed a small, yellow bear holding a red heart. It is so cheesy. Tsukki can't believe he spent money on the thing.
But if it gets Bokuto to smile....]
Here. They didn't have any owls.
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He's really cute, thank you, Tsukki! Ah-!
[He places it on the small table next to his bed-]
Gonna keep germs off of him too. [He pats bear's head.]
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[Tsukki studies the ceiling intently. Flush crawling down his neck. He knows Bokuto won't laugh about it, but the embarrassment is invading anyway. Stuffed animals are for little kids.]
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Thank you...
[There's no laughing involved and the plush teddy will be cherished forever. Even when it ends up being 50 years old and worn out.]
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Yeah.
[In a true act of mercy, the microwave chimes. Tsukki turns to the food. Fussing with the dishes until his face cools off.]
Okay, oatmeal. Eat it slow.
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Tsukki's flushed face makes Bokuto's heart flutter and smile. And accepts the bowl without teasing him because he's been so nice and taking care of him.]
Thank you, Tsukki...! I will, I will.
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Geeze.
It's a good thing he loves this idiot. And speaking of:]
So - When are you going to start calling me 'Kei'?
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Then he grins.]
I can call you that whenever!? I mean- when I say Tsukki it feels as if I'm calling you "small moon" and I think it's cute!
But also Kei... you really have a nice name...
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Whatever makes you happy.
[This time?
He doesn't mind the blushing so much. Who knew he'd pick now to get sentimental. Hm. Maybe Bokuto's not the only regretting the 'No Kissing' thing.]
Just - More people call me 'Tsukki' then anything else.
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He sniffs happily-]
Then I'll call you Kei! ...Kei-kun? Or just Kei?
[He gets tingles every time he says the name. He loves it.]
I'll still call you Tsukki too! [Because 'small moon'. He can't shake off the feeling he's calling him 'small moon' with that nickname.]
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[There's a smirk. It's been 'Tsukki' from the start, Bokuto never stood on formality. Even a little.]
What do you want me to use? For you?
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[A very, very wide smile. He finishes off the food though, and his stomach is actually grateful for something light. Sick, but looking more uplifted.]
Mmm. Whatever you want. Koutarou is fine for me too, [he grins,] or you can shorten it to Kou. Kei and Kou...
[Okay, now that makes HIM blush. He likes it.]
[ooc: Also had to share this]
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Mm. Kou. All right.
[Kei smiles. Claiming the nickname. It's nice. Having something of his own, too.
The bowl gets traded for the mug of tea.]
Drink. There's honey in it.
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I love it!
[He does sneeze after exclaiming that and gratefully accepts the mug with tea.]
Thanks... you're my savior.
When I'm better, I'll do ANYTHING you ask of me.
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I'll keep that in mind.
[How he smirks through a mask? Truly a mystery.]
Probably should head out, though. Do you need anything else?
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Bokuto doesn't mind. Whatever Tsukki has in mind can't be THAT bad. He's a pretty shameless person.]
Mmm, no... I do wanna hug you and kiss you and all but... yea.
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[Kei will wait politely, as the stuffed animal accepts affections on his behalf.]
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[But the bear does get all of the affection- the hug and a smooch on top of its head.]
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