Secrets of a Monster (Kuroshiro x Reader) [SIDE STORY] ||ON HIATUS||

Chapter 13: Just This Once

"Kuroshiro ! Wake up, school time !"

You knocked on the nerd's room, knocking four times on the wooden door.

No response.

You groaned. Kuroshiro always does this. Parts where he wakes up early and watches Spongebob or some cartoon. Then, he wouldn't respond, ignoring you all the time just to watch his cartoon.

"Kuroshiro ! We'll be late for class, stop it !" You yelled. Still no response. You were about to throw a rant again, but...

"...C-cold... T-too... Too cold..."

You blinked, and frowned in worry. "Kuroshiro ?" You opened the door, figuring it wasn't locked, and entered.

Blankets were over him. More like, three comforters over one another was over him, his hands holding on to it tightly as they shook. Yes, shook. His face was red, and he looked pale.

Worried, you rushed over to him. "Kuroshiro ? Are you okay ?" You asked in a concerned tone, slightly moving the blankets away. Kuroshiro shivered, and forced himself to open his eyes. "...I'm... I'm fine..."

"...Your face is red..." You mumbled, and held his cheeks, placing your forehead on his. Kuroshiro blinked slightly, and blushed, laying still.

"You have a high fever !" You pulled away, frowning. "Did you take a bath after you got wet from the rain...?"

"...I'm afraid not..."

"Tch." You sighed. "We're not going to school today. You have to feel better." You said, and stood straight. "I'll take care of you !"

Kuroshiro sat up, and sighed, scratching his naturally messy hair. "Go to school, (y/n).."

"What ?! No !" You yelled, and went to his closet, grabbing his own medicine kit out. His eyes went wide, remembering the pills Stein gave him were there. In instinct, he grabbed it from your hands, and coughed. "...I-I'm fine... I can take care of myself !" He smiled tiredly.

You blinked slightly, and frowned. "...Kuroshiro..." You sighed. Kuroshiro smiled at you. "Your grades are important. I'll be fine... Just medicine and rest, and I'll be fine. Promise." He said happily, and yawned. "...I'm still sleepy..."

"...W-well... If you insist..." You sighed. "I'll just put breakfast and water on your side drawer so you don't have to do much... Get well soon, okay...?" You smiled at him. Kuroshiro gave you a nod, and laid down again, closing his eyes and drifting to sleep.

You stared at him, and blinked. His hair was adorable, even if it always looked like he just woke up... Bright green eyes... You blushed slightly, and decided to walk back to him. He was snoring a bit, head turned a bit sideways and his blankets still a bit off. You sighed, and decided to pull the blankets over him more, to keep him warm. Then, you looked at him, and stared at his sleeping face.

Your inner self had this REALLY large urge to kiss him, but... Well...

Kiss him !

He's asleep, he wouldn't know !

You blushed, and brushed the thoughts off, and decided to move away.

But the urge was too much so... You gave in with a sigh. "...No one except me knows."

"Just... Just this once."

You thought, and gave him a small kiss, one that lasted for seconds, before awkwardly leaving.

Outside his room, you made a happy smile, and ran to the kitchen with a dark blush.

"I got the chance to kiss him !"

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Hours later, Kuroshiro sighed, finally waking up. The cold was slightly gone, and he grumbled. "...This is why I hate illnesses... (y/n) gets worried too much..." He muttered, and sat up, rubbing his eyes. He then turned sideways, seeing a tray of food, water, and a note.

"Get well soon ! I'll come back home as early as I can. I'll buy a shortcake for you ! Rest well, Kuroshiro. :D

~(y/n)"

He blinked, and blushed, feeling flustered. "W-woah... S-she really did..." He mumbled, and scratched his head awkwardly. For some reason, his lips felt a bit tingly, as if it was tickled by... Something.

But he shrugged the thought off.

"O-okay then..." He made a small shrug, and took the plate, which had pancakes and bacons. He smiled slightly, and started eating.

"Woah.. These are delicious pancakes !" He blinked, taking more bites. "This rarely happens... She mostly cooks this good only when she's happy or inspired." He shrugged. "Say, Kuro, what do you think ?"

"I'm not your love guru for Pete's sake. Fck off." Kuro answered in a cold tone. Kuroshiro blinked, and pouted, continuing to eat. But as he did, there's still this tingly feeling in his mouth... It's a bit ticklish--and a bit mesmerizing.

"I wonder what's with this... Odd... Feeling..." He mumbled, but smiled, shrugging and eating some of the bacons.

"Well, whatever."