Long distance relationship - Soukoku

"Welcome back home"

Pov Narrator

-- He...he...suddenly entered..in a serious condition... -- Mori could barely make out his own words

Everyone was tense for approximately 20 minutes. That's how long it took for the nurses to get Dazai stable again. He was unconscious and weak as if his body had rejected all the treatment and now had to start over from zero.

A few minutes after Dazai was stable, the nurses left the room announcing that the taller man was now fine and that they could see him as long as they didn't make too much noise since Dazai needed to rest.

Akutagawa stayed with Kōyō while Mori entered the room. Chuuya didn't know if he would follow Mori or not.

Meanwhile Atsushi arrived with the food.

-- Is everything okay? -- Atsushi asked as he handed a box with yakisoba to Akutagawa

-- Dazai almost got from this to better -- Akutagawa responded very directly as if he didn't show any pity for what happened.

-- Aku don't say it like that! -- Atsushi lightly slaps Akutagawa on the head

The emo just stays quiet without saying anything, after all he wouldn't rebel against his boyfriend

Atsushi glances at Chuuya, seeing his hesitation.

-- Why don't you go in? -- Atsushi asked as he approached Chuuya

-- I.. I don't know if I can.. another man go in.. -- Chuuya spoke with a hesitant tone

-- Oh.. are you talking about Mori? -- Atsushi looked into the room and then went in asking if Mori could go out for a bit to eat and get some rest while Atsushi "assumed" he would keep an eye on Dazai

Mori agreed, leaving to drink coffee, then Atsushi pulled Chuuya into the room, leaning against the door.

-- You can see him now -- Atsushi spoke with a small smile

Chuuya was a little reluctant but took a step forward looking at Dazai

-- He..is sleeping...right? -- Chuuya slowly slid his hand onto Dazai's cheek.

-- Probably...I'll stay outside and eat if you need me, okay? see you later -- Atsushi left quickly, starving and obviously not wanting to be the third wheel

Pov Chuuya

I sat in a chair next to the bed. I wish I could say that I was very happy to finally see Dazai in person, but worry was the only thing on my mind.

I slid my hand over Dazai's cheek, giving him a light caress while I saw him sleeping.

-- I'm sorry you were affected by my mother's arrogance. -- I murmured, feeling a small weight of guilt for not being able to protect him.

I slowly slid my hand down and held Dazai's hand, intertwining my fingers with his as I "watched" him during his sleep.

-- I hope you get better soon.. -- I murmured again hoping he would hear me or wake up even though I knew that probably wouldn't happen.

Pov Narrator

An hour and a half later Mori returned to the room to find Chuuya sleeping with his head against Dazai's while still holding his hand.

-- Who..is him..? -- Mori mumbled as he slowly approached, shaking Chuuya's shoulder lightly.

Chuuya opens his eyes slowly, looking at Mori, slightly startled, moving slightly away from Dazai.

-- S-sorry I must have fallen asleep -- Chuuya quickly apologized, a bit embarrassed.

-- I've never seen you before with him.. who are you? -- Mori asked a little suspiciously