(there was an ao3 shot, either called scars or healing- i forget which one but both are GF shots- and it was adorable how much Kai and Lloyd cared about each other, so i wanted to try it with basically the same premise; After A Battle. Credit or the Archive writer for the inspiration!)
Third Person POV
The green ninja lays on his stomach, resting on a bed with his head on a pillow. A blood-stained blanket laid on the oak-planked floor, having been thrown there hours ago along with his bloody tunic.
His other things; satchel, sword and potions, were stacked neatly at the foot of the bed.
A unique lantern rests on the birch nightstand, painting the darkwood walls with a lavender light.
Lloyd might've been able to appreciate the colors if it weren't for the soreness in his side.
His bandaged wound hurt just as bad as when the initial battle with a Constricti went south, maybe even more so now considering how numb he felt back then.
His head rests on his folded, bruised arms as taste of blood in his mouth lingered.
'Knock knock'
He lifted his head at the sound, straining, "Come in," in the clearest voice he could. It was hoarse, but the person on the other side got the message.
The spruce door ahead of him opens, and he squints at the golden hallway light. The person enters the room, closing the door carefully. Lloyd's eyes adjust again, seeing his boyfriend.
He walks to the bed, placing the cup in his hand on the desk. "Hey.." Kai kneels down, running a hand through Lloyd's hair. "how are you feeling?"
"..pain...." he manages a smile. "..'bit more now, actually."
The brunette hums a response, handing him the cup. "Misako says this should stop it hurting for a while. Hopefully it helps."
As Kai sat down with his back to him, the blonde took a sip of the drink, his eyes widening at the sweetness.
Lloyd swallowed the last of the liquid(hehe) and leans forward to put it back on the nightstand.
The itchiness in his throat ceased, and the two of them stay silent for a few moments.
"...you should've let me take the hit."
"..what?" Lloyd sits up on his elbows, brows furrowed in disbelief- partly in pain. "Kai-"
"You go through so much every day, why do you keep putting yourself in these situations?" he snapped.
Before he could respond, the brunette stood up, staring at the latter, looking irritated and concerned. "You were already weak, what made you think this would be okay?!"
I didn't. Lloyd thought, more words filled his head, telling him what he should've said. Most of the time, I don't. In a moment like that, all I can think about is saving the day, keeping you guys safe...I don't think about what'll happen to me.
What he was thinking- the truth, is what he wanted to say. What would've been better to say. And yet, he stayed quiet, only mumbling, "...I'm sorry."
Kai bit his lip, half-regretting what he said. "Lloyd.."
"No, it's- it's okay." he smiled, his face clear with regret, still staring at the rug on the floor. "I have been a bit more reckless lately...I know."
He looked up when Kai walked towards him, and he couldn't help but look him in the eyes as he cupped his cheek.
"It's fine. Everyone gets like that sometimes." he whispered, sighing. "You just scared me today."
"I know, and I'm sorry...I-I'll be more careful next time."
You always say that and end up getting yourself hurt....then again, I do the same things... Kai looked away and smiled, and kissed Lloyd's forehead. "At least try to, honey. That's all I'm asking for."
"Alright.." he blushed, leaning into the touch. "..I love you, Firefly."
"Love you too, precious."
They stared into each others eyes, only closing the once their lips touched.
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