delicate | nanami x reader

Chapter 16: Adjustment

a/n: off topic but go stream hit me hard and soft by billie oh my god?? that album was absolute perfection

_

Out of the 96 hours that makes up a timeline of four days, more than half of that time was consumed inside of Kento's ward. Talking. There were so many things you have stated to him in his sleep that you were repeating now, only difference was to his present body. And he listened. He didn't dare question the monumental amount of talk you had in your system. He knew that it was a build up of everything he missed when he was MIA.

"And I don't even know why—"

It was then that a nurse creaked the door open, halting your sentence and entering the room.

"Hi.." You propose awkwardly.

"Excuse me, may I have you two for a moment?" She asks. You and Kento both draw your attention to her.

"Yeah no worries." You say.

"So . . ." The nurse closes the door and wheels a stool over to you and Kento. "We've been keeping an eye on Kento Nanami's progression chart, and we've actually seen faster recovery than we have anticipated. Hence, with this fact in mind, we've decided to reduce Kento's release date from next Saturday to today. He can be released right now after a little more paperwork."

Your eyes widened at the news, shocked and bewildered but more excited than anything. You look back at Kento and he nods assuringly. "That sounds good—great, even—I, thank you." You say with a smile that stretched from one ear to another. You squeeze Kento's hand excitedly as the nurse nods and exits the room.

"You're getting released, Kento!" You look at him, as he just flashes a very, very small smile. Or at least; it was small in your eyes because it seemed like he wasn't as ecstatic about the news as you were.

"Your reaction is a little underwhelming if you ask me." You laugh.

He smiles wider now. "I'm just ready to be home," He chuckles, softly. "I hope you can cook better than this hospital because their food is making me nauseous."

"Yeah, yeah. I have a picky 7 year old in the house so you can imagine that I cook with precision."

He closes his eyes. "I'm glad."

You smile and lay your head on his stomach. He places his hand on your hair and slips his fingers through a few strands.

A few moments of silence.

"I miss Salem too, you know." He says.

"Do you?" You turn your face to him. "She'll be ecstatic to see you, I'm sure." You say. "She's been complaining about her substitute teacher and how grumpy and strict she is all the time. She misses you just as much."

Kento gasps. "Oh god," He says. "I forgot about the substitute. Poor kids."

You laugh. Then just smile.

"Everybody can't wait to have you back."

"And I can't wait to be back." Kento whispers. "I'll never leave again."

"Thank you for everything you have done for me," Kento says as he shakes the doctor's hand a final time and bids them a farewell.