𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙝 (𝘼𝙠𝙞𝘼𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙨)

✎ ✦ 𝟎𝟓 . ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 𝐟𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦? ✦

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✎ "erghh..." Akito groaned quietly, entering Weekend Garage. "oh, Akito, there you are-" Toya started, as he turned his head to face the just-entering Akito, when An leaned over the table, yelling out, "woah, Akito! you look like you're dying!"

everyone looked at Akito, noticing his huge eyebags, paler lips and skin, slightly more swollen cheeks, that had a soft red-ish tint on them, just like his nose. along with hanging eyelids, redder eyes, and not to mention him looking absolutely exhausted.

"what do ya mean? I'm fine..." Akito stated, his voice coming out sounding raspy and sore, as he sniffled. "uh... I don't think that's what you call 'fine,' Shinonome-kun..." Kohane said softly, loosening her brows to look at her groupmate with worry.

"I'm with Azusawa and Shiraishi, it seems as if you have a cold," Toya agreed. "I don't have a cold..." Akito insisted, despite the clear proof this wasn't true.

Akito was the type of person that overworked themself, though he didn't think it was that big of a deal, even if he did have a cold. surely, he didn't have one, did he? if he really did, he wouldn't let that stop him anyway.

"whatever... it's just a stuffy nose, nothing I can't handle. plus, we can't afford to slow down with our next event coming up," Akito shrugged off his concern for his own health.

"argh! just admit you're sick!" An groaned, furrowing her brows in annoyance as she got up from the booth and walked towards him. she cared about Akito so damn much, and she hated to see him so careless about his health like this.

"An, it's not that big of a de-" Akito stopped when An approached him, slipping her hand under his bangs to feel his forehead. Akito felt his face getting hotter, but he wasn't sure if it was from his cold, or that his girlfriend was so close to him.

"you're burning up, Akito!" An exclaimed, making Akito sigh. "I feel fine, An..." he grumbled. "you should get some rest, Shinonome-kun..." Kohane added, her worry increasing. "c'mon, it's really not that serious," Akito rolled his eyes.

An dropped her arm back down to her side and sat down, dragging Akito to sit next to her. "what...?" Akito questioned, suspecting An was planning something, when An grabbed his head, placing it delicately down on her lap. "w-woah!" Akito gasped. "h-" he paused, deciding to just give his throat a break, his heart fluttering despite his exhaustion.

"you can lay your head on my lap and take a rest, while the others and I talk about the show, okay?" An demanded, swiftly wiping Akito's bangs out of his face, making him blush even brighter. before, he couldn't get their incoming event out of his head whatsoever, but all he wanted to do now was relax in his sweet girlfriend's embrace.

Akito stared up at An, seeing her talking to Toya and Kohane, but all he could hear were the murmurs of his friends discussing the show in the background. he gulped as he heard her laughing happily, from what sounded like miles away, even though she was just right over him. she looked so fucking gorgeous, as goosebumps raised on Akito's skin.

"I guess I can get a little rest... for An... and the others, too," Akito thought, shuddering as An's fingers were gently brushed through his hair.

with a soft sigh, Akito closed his eyes, nuzzling An's thigh without even realizing it. that's just how tired he was. despite his determination to push through and help the rest of his group out for the event, he couldn't deny the comfort An's touch brought him.

a little nap couldn't hurt too much, right? it just felt so peaceful, with An...

surrendering to the warmth of his significant other, An's, embrace, no matter how hard he tried not to, Akito let himself relax for the first time in what felt like ages, grateful for An's unwavering care and concern, though, he would never admit it.

it all felt like a... fever dream... a fantasy, even. I don't know, maybe it was because he had an actual fever...? or was this actually happening?

"mmm..." Akito mumbled, burying his face into An's legs. "I guess he's more affectionate when he's out of his mind, eh?" An giggled to herself.

"you guys are so cute!!" Kohane squealed. "but, I do hope Shinonome-kun feels better soon..." Kohane said, flashing her usual relieved smile.

"I hope so, too, Azusawa," Toya nodded, smiling with his crush. "I don't know, Kohane... maybe you'll get your very own boyfriend to cuddle with soon..." An smirked, motioning her pupils towards Toya.

Kohane understood what her best friend was implying, turning bright red. "A-An-chan!?" Kohane choked up. "I don't know... m-maybe..." she whispered to An. "I'm surprised you don't have a boyfriend yet, Azusawa..." Toya spoke up, taking a sip from his coffee.

"h-huh!?"

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✦ - 04/29/2024