The Bird and the Flame

Tired

It's my mother's birthday today! Say happy birthday to her or no chapters for 2 weeks :D
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(Enji's P.O.V.)

     Keigo seemed even more exhausted than usual. When we arrived at his apartment, he seemed even more tired. He kicked his shoes off and dropped his jacket. He walked to the bathroom and my guess would be he started a bath. I lifted his jacket and hung it after I hung mine. I took my shoes off and walked further into the house. I looked around and everything seemed clean. I waited for him to get out of the bath. When he did, he went right to his bedroom.

     I followed him and saw him collapse onto the bed. He was already in his pajamas. He curled around a pillow, already drifting off to sleep. His wings curled behind him. I grabbed his blanket and covered him. When he wakes up, we will have to discuss the reasoning behind his exhaustion. I kissed his head and left the room, turning off the light. I walked around his apartment and the more I did, the dirtier it seemed. It bothered me.

     I spent my time cleaning since he was asleep and I was left with nothing to do. I don't entirely blame him for being tired. The mission we went on today was quite tiring. Although, he is far more tired than usual. I'll find out why in the morning. For now, I should head home and return in the morning. He didn't seem to be paying much attention today anyway.

~~~~~~~~The next day~~~~~~~~

     Just as planned, I returned to his apartment. I knocked and he let me in. He seemed confused as to why I was there. "You and I are taking the day off. We must discuss something." His feathers started to rise slightly. He was tense. We walked to the living room and sat down. "So uh what is it, Enji?" I looked at him calmly. "I'd like to know what you've been doing to make you so tired." He rubbed the back of his neck. "Oh, that? It's nothing really. I've just been having nightmares. It doesn't matter really." I sighed. "It does matter. Your health is important. If you attempt more missions in that state, you're bound to injure yourself."

     He avoided eye contact. "What are the nightmares about? You don't have to answer if you're uncomfortable." He seemed to get even more nervous, his feathers looked as he just flew around the country. "Just past experiences..." He has already informed me of his past. Well, the entire story. The blank spaces were filled. I pulled him into a tight hug. "Would you like for me to stay over more often, Keigo?" He nodded slightly. "I think that'd help..." I began messing with his hair. "Then it's decided."

     He fell asleep against my chest. I decided to lay down and just lay him on my chest. So I did just that. His wings served as a blanket so I eventually fell asleep as well. When I woke up, he was already awake. He seemed to have a lot more energy. He was almost back to his usual self. He had a care-free smile on his face. "It worked, Enji! You're the best pillow I've ever had the privilege to sleep on." I stared at him for a few moments. "Pillow?" He nodded, his smile grew slightly. "Very well then. I suppose I will be your 'pillow' from now on." I sat up and he hugged me. I returned the hug, feeling more comfortable now that he felt better.