Natural Days | YuIto ✅

Chapter 12

Yuma awoke feeling under the weather but decides to go to school anyway. Shark notices his condition and told him to see the nurse. Yuma refuses to see the nurse but later on does. He went to the nurse's room then was given permission to go home.

As Yuma walks into his home, he collapses onto the sofa, too lazy to move. He figured he'd go upstairs and lay down, since it's more comfortable there. Within a few minutes, he's sound asleep.

During lunch, Shark decides to call Yuma and see how he's doing. He doesn't get an answer then tries a few more times. Nothing. Shark decided he'd go pay him a visit after school, to also pass on information about homework.

After school, Tori and Bronk notice Shark hurry out of the school. Bronk leaned over then whispered to her, "He makes it seem like something is chasing him. Are you going to go see Yuma though?" Tori remained quiet. She did want to see if he was okay, but she wasn't sure how her emotions would hold up.

Kaito stared at his lock screen, checking to see if he got a reply. He started pacing, wondering if he should go or stay. When he thought of staying, he felt a small pain in his chest. He finally gave in, gathered his stuff and walked out the door.

Shark arrived at Yuma's door then noticed he left it unlocked. Shark shook his head then whispered, "He's lucky everyone here likes him. He could've been robbed." He locked the door behind him then walked slowly up the stairs to see how Yuma was doing. He poked his head in and saw the sleeping boy then decided to not disturb him. He wasn't sure what to do in the meanwhile so he started watching TV with the volume low.

Kaito rounded the corner then came to a stop when he got to Yuma's. He felt his uneasiness melt away, as if it would stay if he hadn't come. "I'm just here to do my job...right? Yea, nothing else..." His stomach suddenly felt like he had knots in them after saying that. He walked up to the door and rang the doorbell.

Shark heard the doorbell and naturally went to go answer it. He opened the door and saw Kaito standing there. They both looked at each other with some hint of surprise. Shark welcomed him in, assuming he was here for Yuma. "I guess you heard Yuma's sick then, huh." Shark said. Kaito's thought must've been present on his face because Shark then said, "Oh, I thought you knew." Kaito shifted uncomfortably, regretting his decision to leave. Shark told him that he needed to go and if he could care for Yuma. Before he could respond, Shark was already out the door.

When Yuma awoke, he saw Kaito looking down at him with a concerned look. He nearly jumped out of his bed, startling Kaito. He watched as Kaito fell back, rubbing his behind. "S-sorry, I just didn't expect you to be here...How did you even get in?" Kaito explained what had happened earlier and how Shark never came back and how he's been caring for him this whole time. Yuma looked away blushing but thanked him. He told Kaito he could go home and that he'd be just fine. Kaito wasn't buying it and told him he'd be staying the night.

Tori found herself at Yuma's doorstep. She looked up and saw his room's light was on. She thought of ringing the bell and seeing if he was ok. She made her mind and left his doorstep, not getting into his business anymore.

It was evening and Yuma was drinking a soup Kaito had made. Kaito put his forehead against Yuma's to see if he has a fever or not. Yuma's heart couldn't stand how close he was. He looked into Kaito's eyes then noticed that he really liked the color. Kaito gave Yuma some medicine that made him drowsy then eventually fall asleep. After watching over Yuma for awhile, he fell asleep as well.

Yuma awoke late into the night and saw Kaito leaning against his bed sleeping. He laid Kaito down on his bed then caught himself staring. "<i>I can't look away...He looks so calm and beautiful..." Yuma thought. He laid down next to Kaito, feeling himself drift off again.

Yuma rubbed his eyes then noticed he's outside in the rain again. "The same dream?" he thought quietly. All he could see and hear is him looking at Kaito, sobbing and whispering "Why?"