#KiaSal Drabble 9 (Part 1)
A few days after the fight against Otto, Kiana had a very high fever (103). Sal was very worried and paced around the hallway the entire day. He was scared to go in as he knew he had hurt Kiana in Kolosten, and somewhere, the reason she was like this was because of him.
Bronya: Just go in.
Sal: It's not that easy, Bronya. I-
Bronya, being herself, pulled the boy by his wrist, opened up Kiana's door and shoved him inside.
Bronya: Was pretty easy now. (Smirks) Was it?
Sal: You are as bad as that Dumbo... (He mumbles)
Bronya: (Smiles) Take your time. Also, idiotka has a habit of seeing nightmares when she is sick. So remember to hold her hand.
Bronya closes the door.
Sal: You don't have to tell me...I know.
Kiana was on her bed, her eyes closed as the exhaustion from the fight and the fever caught up with her. As she tried to open her eyes, she felt someone holding her right hand. It was warm. It made Kiana feel safe.
Kiana: Sal? (She weakly calls out only to realize she was wrong) Mei Senpai?
Sal: No- I mean uhuh (He hums in agreement)
Kiana: I thought you were gone. Thank you for coming back.
Sal: (Silently hums as he feels his heart-wrenching. He knew she loved Raiden Mei; he has always been aware of it. Still, it hurts. It was painful.)
Kiana: (She is talking groggily) You know Mei? When you told me in Nagazora that feelings can change over time. (Kiana paused) I couldn't comprehend your words. I got even mad. I mean, I always thought I was madly in love with you. But then you mentioned Sal, and I paused.
Sal was confused, not understanding what Kiana was trying to say.