Hesitant inclination- The doctor and the scientist

•Sudden affection•

Subspace went back to sleep after Medkit closed the door. Some time after, he woke up with a sore throat and a headache, due to the passing out on the cold floor and getting wet from the rain the day before. He tried to find a comfortable position, but it seemed impossible. He felt frustrated and uncomfortable, and his body was still weak from the injuries he had sustained. The scientist was unable to fall back asleep, and was still in pain from his infected mouth.

"ughhh...",

The scientist groaned, thinking about the previous events and how he wished that the doctor would come back, and take care of him again. He tried to fall back asleep, and after some time, Medkit returned to check on him. As he approached, he noticed that subspace's face was heating up and had a shade of red on it. He assumed that the scientist had a fever, and quickly grabbed a thermometer to check his temperature. He was right, the scientist's temperature was 38.5°C. The doctor then went to grab a towel, soaked it in warm water, and cleaned the scientist's face with it, to help bring down his fever. The doctor blushed slightly while cleaning his patient's face, as he noticed how soft and cute it was. He couldn't believe that his face behind his mask was so adorable, despite their bitter rivalry. The two of them had come a long way together, and the doctor was surprised to see that even in his weakened state, the scientist's face still bore a certain amount of charm. Medkit couldn't help but leave a gentle kiss on Subspace's forehead, he had no idea of what he was doing.

"Medkit, snap out of it already!"

The doctor thought to himself, before going back to work. He sat down at his computer, started typing away on the keyboard, and the words quickly appeared on the screen. He was focused on his work, but Subspace's face and its softness were still stuck in his mind. He was distracted and found it hard to concentrate on the task at hand, as he kept thinking about him and their sudden connection. After several hours, the scientist finally woke up and noticed that his sore throat had gotten worse. He tried to call out for the doctor, who was sitting next to him, working on his computer. The scientist felt too weak and tired to yell loudly, so he could only make a whisper-like sound, which was barely audible to Medkit, who was still focused on his work. Subspace was feeling more and more powerless and desperate, as his condition seemed to be getting worse. He was frustrated, and felt that he could not get the other's attention at all.

"M-Med..kit..."

The doctor finally noticed the scientist's voice, and turned around to see him calling for him. The scientist asked the doctor for some medicine to help alleviate his sore throat. Seeing the scientist in so much distress, the doctor immediately made him some tea and went to get some medicine.

"You've had worse, You'll live.",

Said Medkit, as he gave him the medicine he needed. Subspace quickly drank the medicine given by the doctor, and layed down comfortably on the bed. Unfortunately, the scientist's headache wasn't making it any easier for him to fall asleep again. Meanwhile, the doctor had finished his work and put his computer away, content with a job well done. Once again, the scientist's pain and discomfort groaning drew the attention of the doctor.

"... Would you like my company here?..",

Medkit suggested that he might like to stay with the scientist and provide some comfort and support. The magenta four-horned demon, overwhelmed by the doctor's care and empathy, simply nodded his head in approval. The doctor grabbed a book, then sat by the opposite side of the bed, letting the patient rest on his shoulder. He wanted to show him that despite their previous rivalry and animosity, he was still a compassionate and caring person. He hoped that Subspace could appreciate his actions and start viewing him in a different light. Subspace was tired and exhausted, but felt comforted and safe in Medkit's arms. Moments after, the turquiose horned demon also fell asleep, without noticing that both of them were cuddling, as he also needed some sleep after a long day of work and caring for his patient. The two of them, were now sleeping peacefully, with the doctor holding the scientist in his arms.