Birds of a Feather (Sakura x OC)

Chapter 7: Unexpected Care and Unspoken Feelings

A few days have passed since Yuna's stalker was put behind bars, and she has finally calmed down. Since that day, Sakura and Yuna have grown even closer. They now talk more frequently, and Sakura often takes Yuna home whenever he has time.

Right now, Yuna lies tiredly on her bed. It's around noon, and she calls Kotoha's number to inform her that she won't make it to work today. Her body feels heavy, and she can't get herself up at all. A cold, it is. After speaking to Kotoha in a raspy voice, Yuna turns to the side, cuddling deep into her futon. Ugh, I'm dying... . She thinks as her head pounds like crazy. Kotoha promised to bring her some medicine and food if she had time. Yuna smiles at the thought. Kotoha is like a sister; I like her so much... . She thinks as she slowly drifts off to sleep, her fever gradually increasing.

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A few hours later, someone knocks on the door, waking Yuna. She feels dizzy as she tries to walk to the door unsteadily, her legs feeling like they'll give out. She pushes herself along the wall and opens the door, seeing Sakura standing there with two plastic bags and a steaming pot in his hands.

His expression is awkward and nervous as he glances down. Yuna's eyes widen at the sight of him, her head immediately hurting again as she feels dizzy. She nearly loses her balance but leans against the wall for support.

Sakura hurries inside, putting the pot and bags aside before rushing over to support her.

"Be careful!", he says worriedly as he walks her slowly back to her futon. He squats down to lay her down while Yuna barely comprehends what's happening.

As she settles back into her futon, Sakura leans forward and puts his palm on her forehead. "Holy shit, you're burning up! Didn't you take any medicine?", he asks with worry in his voice as he looks around in slight panic. Ahh, what to do? What to do? He thinks inwardly.

This is his first time looking after a sick person. "Damn, Kotoha should have come here herself; I don't know what to do.", he mutters lowly, glancing at the heavily breathing Yuna.

He frowns before dialling Kotoha's number, asking for help. I can't do this alone... . He thinks tensely as he waits for her to pick up. After talking to Kotoha, he tries to wake Yuna up to take her medicine.

"Hey, wake up. You have to take your medicine... Yuna?", Sakura mutters, sitting beside her as he leans over, carefully shaking her shoulder. Yuna stirs awake, gazing at Sakura with half-open eyes.

"Sakura?", she mumbles quietly, confused by the situation.

"Yes. C'mon, sit up slowly. Here's some water, drink.", he says, helping her up. Despite feeling flustered, he quickly pushes aside his feelings and holds the water bottle toward her. "Here, Kotoha said you have to stay hydrated." He watches her fidget with the bottle as she nods dizzily.

She drinks a few sips before Sakura holds the medicine in front of her. "Take this now. You'll get better eventually. It'll bring your fever down.", he explains.

Yuna takes the medicine, sips on her water again, and then lets out a sigh before coughing lightly.

She glances at Sakura and mutters, "Where is Kotoha?"

Sakura feels his heart clench at her question before he explains, "She couldn't come; the cafe is packed today. So, I came... .", he mumbles flustered, glancing to the side as Yuna watches him intensely.

Yuna chuckles tiredly, a small smile on her face. "That's even better... .", she mutters, still gazing at him with a dreamy look.

Sakura blushes intensely and turns to the side, embarrassed, thinking. Don't say something like that with this expression... Ugh, that's mostly because of her high fever. But still... . His heart races, filling with warmth.