the idiot and the insomniac ~Shinkami~

Unexpected Assistance

POV: Denki Kaminari - week time skip

I lie in bed, looking up at my phone, deliberately ignoring the pile of work I dread having to do today. I have nothing to do but distract myself, yes, I know it can't be good for me, but at least I'm not stressing myself out. Soon I find myself scrolling through Shinsou's page and smiling to myself. I'm still scrolling when I hear the latch click. The door swings open and I drop my phone on my face in surprise as Shinsou walks in.

"Ow-fuck!" I exclaim as I awkwardly sit up.

"You're back early." I comment, though I'm not sure what time it is, and, as far as I'm aware, he didn't have a designated return time anyway.

"It's 5:45 Kaminari." He informs me. I purse my lips remembering my pile of work on the table.

"Fuck! I have unfinished homework!" I realize, panicking for a moment. It's not like trying to do it will help any, my grades have always sucked. I pick up my phone and stand up, looking at the table and reluctantly step towards it, sighing. I can feel Hitoshi's eyes on me as I sit down and reach for a random assignment. 'I wonder if he knows how badly I'm doing...' I shake the thought out of my head and my attention shifts to the assignment. 'Oh boy, math, my favourite.' I sigh and begin to make random marks in the paper. None of it really makes sense to me but I have no choice but to at least try. I rest my chin on my hand and continue my attempt to comprehend the first problem for the next 15 minutes. I'm seconds away from banging my head on the table when the other chair is pulled out and Shinsou sits down next to me. I look over at him hopelessly. He stares at my work and I put a hand over it in embarrassment. 'What would he think of me if he knew I was unable to do basic math like this?'

"You look like you could use some help." I sigh, he's right.

"Yeah, you got me." I laugh sheepishly, trying to hide my embarrassment.

"Here." He pulls the paper from under my hand and I bite my lip as he looks at it intently, then begins explaining the problem to me. I listen to him, trying not to let my mind wander. For once in my life math actually makes sense. I sit there quietly as he speaks, somehow beginning to understand the math. Soon it's hard to believe that just 10 minutes ago it was foreign to me.

Hitoshi stayed by my side as I continued to work, pointing things out here and there and somehow making the whole process easier. Let's just say I hadn't expected him to offer his help like this, but I'm so glad he did or else I'd have sat here for much longer and likely not even finished my assignments.

Time-7:30

I stack my papers back up, still awestruck at how quickly the work had gone. Shinsou stands up, pushing his chair back in and pulling his phone out of his pocket.

"You don't usually have free time at night do you? Usually you just sit there finishing your homework all night." He comments, sitting down on his bed. I'm both flustered and embarrassed at his comment. I hadn't expected that he even paid attention to me.

"I guess you're right." I respond rather nervously.

"So, you wanna do something? We could watch a movie or play a game, if you want of course." He asked, to my surprise. I furrow my eyebrows. He doesn't usually invite me to do things together, up till now he's generally kept to himself.

"S-sure!" I stutter, internally cringing at myself. I walk over to his bed, sitting next to him rather nervously. "A movie sounds nice." I try to redeem myself. It kind of works, considering I feel significantly less awkward about myself. He nods, picking up the remote.

"What do you want to watch?" He inquires. I pause for a moment, then begin spewing Disney movies.

POV: Hitoshi Shinsou

I smile, stifling a laugh as Denki suggests princess movie after princess movie. Eventually we settle on one and before long I feel his head on my shoulder. A slight blush begins to develop on my face but I do my best to hold still, trying not to tense up. By the time the movie is over I look down. He's managed to fall into my lap and, upon investigation, he's fast asleep. I reach for the remote, trying not to move so as not to wake him. I manage to grab it and turn off the tv. Then, looking down, I smile and lace my fingers into his hair, petting him as I chuckle softly to myself. He's smiling in his sleep, and...purring? I can't contain my blushing as I gaze at him, continuing to play with his hair.

"Mmm?" I nearly jump as he opens his eyes. 'Shit! Was he awake this whole time? If not how long has he been up?' I cover my mouth with my hand, hiding my now red face.

"Oh-you're awake" I stammer. He giggles in response, embarrassing me further.

"Mhmm, hiii!" He replies softly, looking up at me. I roll my eyes, but can't help smiling.

"It's almost ten Kaminari, you need some sleep." I say, shaking off the embarrassment. A pout forms on his face and he reaches up for me.

"But I want cuddles." He whines. I sigh, how could I refuse him. I nod, pulling him up into a brief hug before scooting back and lifting the covers, motioning for him to join me.

"Alright. Come here." He crawls across the bed to me, lying down next to me as I pull the blankets back up. I feel his arms wrap around my neck and I hug him around the waist. A happy sigh escapes him and I smile, closing my eyes.

"Get some rest, okay?"

"Mmmfine."