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[ it's a few days after their trip to the hot springs, and leia has come down with a cold— it's nothing serious, just sniffling and sneezing, the occasional headache, and a slightly-higher-than-normal temperature— but considering all of the good things that the trip brought, it's a small price to pay. resolving the problems she had with alvin and taking the first (admittedly really big) step toward having a relationship together was probably worth a few days of feeling less than stellar.

especially since she can bug him without feeling too terribly guilty, since she's not just his friend anymore. that's still a really novel idea, given that this is her first real relationship, and she... may or may not have been taking advantage of that by talking to him a little more than usual. it's nothing too ridiculous— since she's sick and she can't drop by his place and bother him in-person, she's just been sending more texts and calls than usual his way— but still. considering how bad things had been between them before the trip, being able to talk to him freely feels pretty nice.

it's also something she does when she's starting to feel a little stir crazy from being cooped up inside. it's only day two of her cold, but calling into work sick and not having anything to do gets old fast for someone like her; she's quick to get restless. she's already jotted down some ideas for her next big article and talked to all of their friends about her new relationship (elize and elle wanted details, specifically). she's watched all of the shows she's behind on, done some light cleaning— which was probably a mistake, since it leaves her feeling worse than before— and now she's lounging around in bed, wrapped up in blankets and surrounded by a small army of pillows and stuffed animals.

so, naturally, she texts alvin. she'd call him, but it's closer to the middle of the day than the evening, and she's not sure if he's busy with work, so... it's probably better to play it safe. ]

hey!!! ☆ﾐ(o*･ω･)ﾉ im still sick and i could use a little company |･ω･｀) its getting pretty lonely around here! (シ_ _)シ feel like dropping by?? ♡(*´∀｀*)人(*´∀｀*)♡

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Yeah, kinda! [ well. at least she's being honest about it.

she leans closer so she can rest her head on his shoulder, and then she sniffles, bringing a hand up to rub at her nose before she continues: ]

What about you? Miss me lately?

[This would have been a lot cuter if it weren't for the sniffles, but the sniffles are also cute in a way.

But her question.... If he were honest, he'd say yes, but would he really admit that? He had never really been the type to miss anyone or anything except for his mother. But then all that changed over the past couple of years... While he doesn't think he missed her as much as she did him (moreso because of his own personality than any lack or less of feeling), it would be a lie to say he didn't miss her at all. After all, that whole debacle from before was proof enough that he missed and longed for her presence at times, made only worse with the then thoughts that he wouldn't really get to be with her as much, if at all given how badly he treated her. Now that they are together, that fear has decreased significantly, but there is still some of that doubt and fear that she might disappear on him.

However, this is Alvin. He may be more honest at times, and very honest when it comes to deep topics or certain intimate moments, but right now, he's going to be a bit of a mix of his old self and tease her first, not giving her the answer she wants right away.]

I might have missed you a little.

[At least the exaggerated way he says it should be a hint that he's just teasing her.]

[ she can sense that he's teasing her, and while that gives her the idea that he really did miss her, a part of her does want to hear him say it more sincerely. maybe it's because the relationship is still so new, but something about that is pretty appealing. ]

Just a little? You're gonna hurt my feelings if you keep this up, you know.

[ first the comment about her germs, then the teasing, and now this. ]

[There's a light chuckle.]

Do you really need me to say it?

I don't need to hear it, but it'd be pretty nice. I bet it'd even help speed my recovery along!

My feelings mean that much to you, huh? [He considers teasing her more, but it had been a while since they were physically together. Texting and calls don't really count.

So he leans his face closer to hers and with such a serious and sincere look, he says quietly:]

I really missed you.

[A little awkward to admit, but he is also kind of teasing her because he's purposefully doing this in such a manner. So it's half sincere, half teasing.]

[ it's a critical hit! ]

That's, uh... that's more like it!

[ so much so that she actually has to turn away slightly, because the look on his face and the way he sounds (not to mention what he's saying) are pretty effective. she may or may not be getting a little red in the face, too.

she had expected more teasing, so that's probably part of why he's getting such a strong reaction from her, but it's also partially because this is probably the first time someone has ever said that to her in this sort of context. ]

And I bet it wasn't that hard to say, either, huh?

[It's certainly a success, but now that the words are out and he does see how effective those five little words are...he's starting to feel a little more embarrassed than he had originally. What started as partially a tease somehow turned to much less of one.]

Actually, it was a little harder than I thought it would be. [A small awkward laugh since that is true, especially now.]

[ well, that gets her to look at him again, at least. ]

Huh? Why?

[ did he... not actually miss her? she doesn't get it. ]

Guess I'm not really used to saying I miss someone, let alone actually mean it.

Oh... right.

[ in a way, hearing that is reassuring (it means he really did miss her), but on the other hand, it's sort of... sad?

for all of his life experience and age, being in uncharted territory over something as small as saying "i miss you" and actually meaning it just sounds lonely. so the arm leia has around him tightens just a little, and she leans into him a little more, too. ]

So, what kind of stuff did you bring here with you?

[ tentative subject time. ]

[He can tell what she's thinking—similar thoughts passed through his mind. It is a sad thing from an objective standpoint, but he himself isn't personally bothered by it as much. That had been his life and the circumstances called for it. Not much he could do. Besides, now he can experience it with someone he truly cares about, and that's good enough for him.

Still, the sentiment behind her actions do not go unnoticed and a small smile forms as he answers.]

Plenty of disgusting tasting cold medicine that should knock you back to health in two days—or so that's what the bottle said. [The small smile has turned back to that teasing grin of his.] I also brought some food since I had no idea what you might have had.

All I have right now is simple stuff, and some leftover takeout. [ so... typical leia food, basically. it's probably a good thing he went shopping. ]

I'm gonna need you to make me something pretty awesome if you expect me to take gross medicine, though.

[ why couldn't he get the good kind. why does her life suck. ]

[He asked Jude, go blame him.]

I'll make you something but no promises.

Have you even ever had anything I've cooked before?

[This is actually a good question... She's been by his place, sure, but he doesn't think he's ever cooked for the both of them. Usually they just have take-out or eat out somewhere either before or after.]

Nope! Not unless you've been sneaking it to me in secret.

[ that's a joke. probably. ]

But now I'm kinda curious. How handy are you in the kitchen?

Well I'm no pro, but I've had to make meals for myself before. Better than whatever you can do, I know that.

Hey, I can cook just fine!

[ which is why she relies on takeout and going out to eat more often than not, right. ]

But I'm not gonna complain that much if you're better than me, you know. That just means I'll get to eat a bunch of really good stuff.

Don't think that just because I can cook means you're getting free meals. I'm not Jude.

Yeah, but you're my boyfriend! [ which is still kind of weird to say, but. she'll get used to it, probably. ] That means you're not allowed to let me starve or anything.

And what would I get out of it?

[He doesn't like working for free, you know, even back before he was a salesman.]

Love and a whole lot of gratitude!

[ and she leans up to give him a quick peck on the cheek.

if he needs more than that, she might just have to kick him out and call jude over instead. ]

[He blinks a little before he laughs.]

I guess that's a fair enough deal. But you know, I might start wanting a little more if this becomes a thing for us. [Of course he's insinuating a few things there.]

[ she catches that, but it takes her a moment to think of a good response because this is... still pretty new to her. then: ]

Well, when I'm not super sick, that won't be a huge deal, right?

Guess that means I need to get you better faster.

[Will there ever a time he isn't teasing her or his words won't have hidden implications behind them?

No. Never.

But he just gives her that smirk of his and pushes a little against her.]

But all that aside, how are you really feeling? Just the sneezing or have you had a fever?

I felt a lot worse yesterday. [ which is why she waited so long to call him over. ] Today it's all been the typical cold stuff. Sneezing, runny nose, coughing... I dunno how my temperature is, though.

[ so she brings a hand up to press it against her forehead, but that goes about as well as can be expected— which is to say that it doesn't work at all. you'd think a former nurse would know that it was a futile effort from the start, but apparently not. ]

Wanna check it for me?

[ and if he does, she might be a little warmer than usual, but it's nothing too bad. ]