Agony (Aoi x Uruha)

Chapter 1

It was the usual break time to have some lunch before anew hard-working in the studio. It was common for bandmates to eat together as well as separately. Uruha had already eaten his lunch and wanted to get back to the studio before the end of the break. He wasn't a fan of Kai's lectures because of being late and irresponsible, so he ought to return before the leader. Soon he entered the room and realized that there were still several minutes until the other bandmates would come back. So, he was planning to sit on the couch while he could, but coming closer he didn't expect the sight of a familiar human form. It was the rhythm guitarist laying on the couch. 

"Aoi, is everything okay?" he tried to ask but unfortunately the raven haired man was still sleeping so deeply that he was unable to respond. 

However, Uruha attempted to wake Aoi up and budged him several times. Finally he succeeded as he heard the sleepy man's deep voice. 

"Hmm...Uruha? What time is it?" the raven asked. 

His voice sounded so tired, like he didn't just rest or maybe it was because he just woke up.

"The break time is about to end," the lead guitarist answered in no time, not moving from the place he was standing and looking at his bandmate. 

"I see, I just fell asleep," Uruha heard the raven murmuring, not sure to another guitarist or to himself, however, he knew that it is extremely rare for Aoi to take a nap outside night time. He just couldn't fall asleep as long as there was even a little ray of light in the room. Also, the rhythm guitarist was acting strange the first part of that day, so Uruha somehow felt suspicious and as Aoi tried to stand up Uruha stopped him before that could happen and touched his forehead. It was hotter than usual and it became clear that he had a fever. 

"Aoi, you caught a cold," the younger man uttered, anxious. 

"It's not serious, don't worry," the perfunctory voice reached his ears.

"Don't say such stupid things. How can I not worry about my friend?" the caramel-haired man asked still feeling the other guy's body heat under his palm.

"I said, I'm fine, so just leave me alone," Aoi answered irritated as he pushed Uruha's hand away from himself. He was extremely angry and Uruha couldn't understand the reason for it.

"Besides, the others are coming and we need to practice and do our work," the raven added as he stood up from the couch.

"Oh, you guys are already here," Kai said in surprise as he entered the room with others the next moment.

"Yes," Aoi answered before Uruha had any chance to speak and kept the other's mouth closed. 

"So let's go back to work," he added.

"Okay," the guys answered in unison. 

Only Uruha stayed silent still looking at Aoi. He couldn't help but feel uneasy about his bandmate and one of his greatest friends. However, he understood that the older guy is already a grown up man and could make his own decisions, so it wasn't his right to judge the raven. One way or another, the lead guitarist did as Aoi wanted and didn't bother the others, only went to his guitar.

***

*Later in the same evening*

"Okay. It's already late, so we're done for today," Kai said as he put his drumsticks away.

"Finally," Ruki spoke happily as he lay on the couch.

Even if he loved singing but sometimes Kai can be such a workaholic and he made everyone do as he wants. Moreover, it was a fact that they are running out of time since the deadline is coming soon and even some concerts.