Someone's boyfriend [Elisop]

Chapter 11

Eli put a wet towel on Aesop's forehead to lower his temperature. He had also taken the opportunity to borrow his shower and some clothes because his own had been soaked by the rain. He knew that Aesop would not say anything because it was not the first time that it happened.

The young man was now sleeping peacefully. Eli smiled as he saw his condition improve. He was angry at himself for thinking only of himself and ignoring Aesop's feelings all this time. He knew that Aesop thought of him as a kind and selfless person, but that was not true. Everything Eli did was for simple self-satisfaction.

As he thought this, he heard Aesop grumble and immediately straightened up. He was slumped over on Aesop's bed waiting for Aesop to wake up. Aesop slowly opened his eyes before coughing slightly. Eli helped him up and asked him if he needed a glass of water. Aesop nodded and Eli went down to the kitchen before returning a few moments later with the glass, which was finished in one gulp. Eli took the glass back from Aesop's hands and placed it on the table that was in the room.

"How do you feel ?"

"Ugh... A little better I think..." he said before being interrupted by another round of coughing.

"It would be best if you went back to bed for now..."

Eli forced Aesop to lie down and pulled the covers up to his shoulders again.

"W-why are you here...?" asked Aesop in a husky voice.

"Shouldn't I be here when my best friend needs help ?"

"I don't deserve a friend like you..."

Aesop grabbed Eli's hand as he said this and brought it to his cheek.

"Stop talking nonsense and go back to sleep..."

"Yes..."

Aesop's grip grew weaker as he sank into the arms of Morpheus, a peaceful expression on his face that pulled a smile from Eli. 

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The next morning, Aesop was awakened by the sun's rays. He felt much better compared to the previous day when his whole body felt numb. He wanted to move from his bed but felt a weight on him, that's when he noticed Eli half lying on him sleeping.

"E-Eli ?!"

Why was he here in his house and on his bed on top of that ? Eli soon opened his eyes after Aesop called out his name. He yawned before looking up at him.

"Hmm... Aesop ? Are you still feeling bad ?" he asked, still half asleep.

"N-no, I'm fine..."

"Hehe, good for you then..."

Aesop then vaguely remembered what happened yesterday. Eli who came to him, took care of him and watched over him during the night.

"Thanks for your help..."

"That's what friends do right ? Ah I borrowed some clothes from you because mine were soaked, do you mind?"

"Ah n-no..."

"I'll give them back to you after I wash them !"

"No need, you can just leave them here..."

"Hmm if you insist..."

Eli stood up and stretched his whole body, sleeping in this position wasn't the best idea.

"Forget about classes for today and get some rest !" he said energetically.

"I think I've rested enough..."

"With the grades you have, one more day won't kill you !"

"W-well..."

So, with Eli's scolding, Aesop lay back down with a slight smile. It had been a long time since he had cared for himself like this. His heart was beating a little faster because of his presence.

"Hey Aesop, are you... in love with me?"