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"Achoo—!" you sneezed aloud. A length of snot is seen moving downwards in a slow pace. You sat straight up, still and oblivious. Because of the medications and sickness, your brain and body didn't seem to function like usual. Thankfully, a friend of yours is here in your room to accompany and assist you. He smiled clumsily and pulled out a tissue from the tissue box.
"Ah...y/n not again." he stated as he wipes your nose and throws the dirty cloth into the trashcan. Your face is as red as a tomato, added with a few sweat producing on your forehead. A sigh can be heard escaping Yuji's lips.
"What am i going to do with you..." he said with a small chuckle. "Not only do you have a cold, but a fever as well haha!" he laughed afterwards. You felt numb, your mind felt like it was only half conscious. You pouted as a reaction to his talks. Your body felt so weak, you wanted to sleep all day. Everytime you intend to stand or sit straight for a period of time, you get all wobbly. "Hey, y/n, you wanna know something?" Yuji asked as he leans in closer. You blinked slowly, letting out a "huh?".
Like before, he let out a chuckle. "Hm? You really are acting like a doll haha! Kugisaki was right." the pink‐haired boy stated. He placed his right palm behind his neck and rubbed it a little. "Maybe...i can take advantage of this situation". Your body gave up as gravity pulls you backwards. You couldn't sit straight for too long, so you ended up laying on bed like before. Except this time, with Yuji sitting at the edge of your bed.
"Say, y/n..." he commented as he crawls slowly towards you. Your droopy eyes followed his movements. "What...is he doing...? " you thought to yourself. His actions caused the mattress to creak a little. It reminded you to purchase a new one in the upcoming future. As distance between you and him decreased, he stabilised his upper body whilst leaning in closer to your face and whispered in your left ear, "...If i said that i am in love with you, what would happen?"
...
"huh? "
"w-what—?" you managed to stutter out.
Your mind is unable to fully comprehend what the boy just said. You wanted to say many things, but found it too difficult because of your sickness. Though, even if your mouth couldn't speak the words you intend to say, your face is good enough to express your how overwhelmed and flustered you're feeling. "Wah! Y/n, you're redder than before!" Yuji exclaimed. Your lips quivering and shaking, not only your face was growing bright red, but your ears as well. Your eyes widened, along with a reflection of himself in them.
He smiles widely and cheekily, pulling your left cheek and earned a groan from you. "I'm kidding~!" the teenage boy stated. Your expression dropped as you hit his shoulder with your fist. "...Hmph, i figured. N-No way an idiot like you would admit his feelings this forward and boldly". He lightly rubbed the area where he was hit, following with "You out of everyone here would know best". "Right?" you said with a smirk, followed by chuckles from both yourself and Yuji. As much as you don't want to admit it, his gummy and wide smile, along with his genuine laughter never fails to gives you butterflies in your stomach.
Eventually, it was time for the boy to return back to his own room. He patted your shoulder wishing "Get well soon" and stood up, getting off from your soft bed. "Thank you, Yuji" you thanked with a genuine small smile. Both your hands were comfortably under your blanket. "You look like a sushi roll" he commented with closed eyes and a wide grin. You stuck out your tongue, "At least i know i'm appetizing". "Eh? You think so?" Yuji replied. He then made his way out your room but stopped for a moment as you spoke. "Seriously, don't joke like earlier next time. I'll hit you harder since i'm slowly getting better" you warned in a not-so serious tone.
Yuji didn't look back, but he used his right arm to wave goodbye as he turned the doorknob with his left. "Don't worry, I won't" he assured with his usual cheery and upbeat tone of voice. You let out a satisfied sigh and buried yourself into your blankets. The warmess and coziness of your thick blanket, mixed with the coldness of the room caused by the weather and your air conditioner is blissful. Soon, your vision begins to fade as you fall into a deep and pleasant slumber.
As the boy stepped out, he put his shoes back on and lightly tapped it on the wooden floor. He then looked up at the starry night sky and spaced out. "...Next time, huh." he muttered under his breath. Yuji exhaled and hummed a bit. As he finally sorted out his thoughts, he continued his walk towards his room with both his hands in his pockets. "...Well, I won't be joking anyways."
