「Anime x Reader One Shots」

Amore Mio (Takumi Aldini x Sick!Reader)

Catching the flu had left you bedridden. You barely had the energy to sit up in bed, let alone to make yourself eat something. Starvation would have saved you from your suffering days ago if your boyfriend didn't insist on dropping off meals to you three times a day.

Takumi absolutely spoiled you with food. The fact that you were home sick with a very contagious illness didn't deter him one bit. If anything, it only made him more determined to provide you with meals suitable to help cure your ailment, even if it meant tiring himself out. Between insisting on caring for you and working as a chef at his family restaurant, he had to be exhausted from all his hard work.

All you could really do was sleep. Sleeping off the sickness was the only hope you had of getting better. With your television blaring whatever show was currently on, you drifted in and out of consciousness every so often, only getting out of bed on the occasion you needed more water or needed the bathroom.

During one of your many naps, you weren't even aware when Takumi entered your apartment carrying dish he had earlier made specifically for you with the intent to cure your illness. He shook his head and chuckled softly when he noticed the state your apartment was in. Items were scattered everywhere and various items from the refrigerator were left sitting out on the counter. It was unusual for someone, such as yourself, who liked keeping things tidy, but you just didn't have the energy to do it at that point.

After cleaning up the mess you left, Takumi carried the meal he prepared for you to your bedroom where he noticed you sleeping. He set the dish on the foot of your bed and turned off the television that was still running.

"Lunch is here, [name]," he called softly, pulling open the curtains to allow in the light you did such a good job blocking out.

You moaned in your sleep and subconsciously shielded your eyes from the bright sunlight. All you wanted to do was sleep, but Takumi was far too stubborn to allow you to do that.

"Oh, come on. You don't want the food I worked so hard to make you go cold, now do you?"

You moaned once again but gave in. Using whatever last bit of energy you had left, you pushed yourself into a sitting position. Even with your puffy, [eye color] eyes, bright red nose, and [hair color] hair disheveled from days of not having the strength to even bother to brush it, Takumi still found you as beautiful as you were the day he first met you. He would always see you as someone who was gorgeous inside and out, even with your current fluctuating mood.

"You know...You don't have to keep bringing me meals. You already... Have more than enough to do... At your restaurant," you told him in between coughs. He frowned, no doubt, at the soft whimpers you made after each chest wracking cough.

"I enjoy cooking. Especially for you, amore mio."

You opened your mouth to argue with him but was quickly stopped by him finally unveiling the dish he brought. The scent alone was enough to make your stomach rumble with hunger and you soon lost any will to refuse the delicious looking meal. Something looked off about the dish, though. It didn't look like anything he had ever previously made for you.

"It's also medicinal," Takumi added, noticing your curious expression. "I've been practicing making medicinal dishes since you got sick. You should feel better after eating this."

You didn't even say a word before digging into the meal before you. Although, he didn't mind too much. Just seeing the contented expression on your face as you ate the food he prepared with love was enough to make him happy. All he wanted was for you to be healthy once again.

"While you eat, I'll go make you some white tea," he said before leaning down to kiss your forehead. You quickly pulled away before he could come too close.

"No, Takumi," you said with a pout. "You're going to get sick, too."

Despite your warning, he kissed your forehead anyway and gave you a bright smile. Catching the flu was the least of his worries. In fact, it wasn't something he would mind at all.

"If that happens, I can spend all day with you, amore mio."