[Cheerful!Boy x Depressed!Reader] Caretaker

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[ A/N: Hory shittu, new phone so it feels a bit weird to type... @д@ Anyways, you sinners are here for the next chapter so, enjoy~ ]

"Achoo...!" You let out another small sneeze as you walked down the stairs this morning. "Eh? (Y/N) are you sick?" You sniffed but shook your head, "N-no..." You voice was barely audible and a bit raspy. "I guess you were in the rain for too long," he laughed, getting up from his seat at the dining table and walking towards you.

You blushed at his close proximity and more so as he placed a hand gently on your forehead. He stayed there for what seemed like longer than necessary. "You've got quite the fever..." he mumbled worriedly, "C'mon." Your hand was slipped into his and he brought you upstairs, "B-but what about school?" You asked worriedly.

"I'll have a friend bring us notes afterwards, don't worry." He smiled reassuringly. Wait... 'us'? "Y-Yuki, you can't be staying home as well...!" You stuttered. "But I am," Yuki chirped, "I need to take care of you, of course~" You tried to protest but he already sitting on the futon. "Change into something comfy, alright?" He felt your temperature one last time before heading off to get something.

You obeyed, switching from your school uniform into some loose pajamas and slipped into the futon laying on the floor. Perhaps you had been more tired than you told yourself because you were already asleep by the time Yuki returned with cloth and cold water. He knelt beside you, gingerly brushing away a couple strands of your hair, "Rest up." He whispered and stole a quick kiss on the forehead before placing on the cool cloth. You sighed comfortably in your sleep.

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"Nn..." you tiredly opened your eyes. How long had you been asleep? Beside you was a tub of cold water. You sat up and the towel fell from your forehead. "Huh...?" You picked it up, "O-oh..." Yuki must have been taking care of you. 'I hope I wasn't too much trouble...' you thought worriedly to yourself. Your head slowly began to spin and you flopped back onto the pillow. "Urg..." your eyebrows scrunched in pain and you bit your lip but you didn't want to bother Yuki.

The house was silent. Perhaps he had decided to go to school after all? You ignored the small prick of pain in your chest, it would be selfish of you to make him stay for your sake. You were happy you didn't have to burden him with your sickness. Grunting, you tried a second time to get up. Succeeding this time, though barely. You wobbled as you stood up and shuffled to the door, momentary leaning against the side for support. 'I'll make some soup for myself. I hope he doesn't mind if I use the kitchen...' With a huff, you slid the door open but stopped when you saw Yuki on the other side.

"(Y/N), what are you doing up?" He placed down the tray he brought up before helping you back into the room. "I-I thought..." the blood was rushing to your head and you felt like collapsing again. Yuki caught you this time and picked you up bridal style, "You're not well yet, you shouldn't be walking about..." He scolded worriedly, gently placing you back on the futon and pulling the blanket over you, "S-sorry..." you mumbled tiredly.

Yuki exited the room and returned with the tray he had placed down before. On it was a bowl of warm soup and a spoon. "I thought making you some soup would cheer you up and make you feel better!" He smiled, "It always helped me as I kid~" He set the tray beside the futon and carefully pulled you partially onto his lap, helping you sit up.

"Here..." he brought a spoonful up to your mouth and you parted your lips, allowing him to feed you. You sighed with relief as you felt the soup warm you up. "Thank you..." He returned your thanks with a cheerful smile, "Of course~" You let out a cute yawn and little tears formed in the corners of your eyes. "Feeling tired?" You nodded sleepily in his arms. He chuckled, "You should rest." He soothingly pet your head. "Okay." You mumbled tiredly and closed your eyes. He leaned his back against the wall and watched as you fell asleep.

He gently stroked your cheek, staring at your slightly parted lips for longer than usual and finding comfort in the steady rise and fall of your chest. You looked peaceful whenever you slept so he tried to stay up as long as possible just to be able to watch over you. But slowly he grew tired himself and fell asleep with you on his lap, your soft breaths syncing up periodically.

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You woke up for the third time today, feeling slightly better than before. Looking up, you found Yuki asleep, his arms loosely around you. Without thinking, you brought a hand up and brushed his bangs aside, resting your palm against his cheek. He suddenly shifted and his hand moved up to yours, pressing the palm against his cheek. His eyes opened and he leaned his head against your palm, "Feeling better now?" He smiled warmly, staring deeply into your (E/C) eyes. You blushed, pulling you hand to your chest and nodding shyly, averting your gaze slightly.

"Yay~" He half teased, hugging you once you sat up. However, shortly after letting you go, he let out a small sneeze. "Oh no, Yuki did you get sick?" You asked worriedly. He laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head, "O-of course not...!" Another sneeze. "I'll go get the medicine," you smiled and got up, heading for the medicine cabinet. He watched as you left, happy that you were smiling.

After taking his medicine you both were wrapped together in a large blanket as you kept him warm. "Thanks, (Y/N)," he sniffed, happily cuddling closer to you. "Thank you, too."

[ A/N: Tired... T^T Anyways, hope you sinners enjoyed this sweet little chapter ~! Sorry I couldn't update last weekend because of so much schoolwork and studying ;3; I hope you all can forgive me ;~; ]