Sick

Sick
Day 22

It was noon and the sound of kids enjoying their freedom from school could be heard even through the walls of Soul's apartment. Soul had caught a cold just twenty-four hours ago. The nasty virus found it's way in Soul's body by him touching a desk. However, the virus's journey did not start on the desk. It actually started five miles away in the house of Ox Ford. His body did not offer a suitable environment for growth so the virus waited for a sneeze to exit the body. The virus soon found itself in the body of Black*Star. His body was better but it still was lacking in some areas. When Black*Star rubbed his nose and placed his hand on the desk to regain his balance, the virus was now helpless on the desk. It needed someone to touch the desk to continue it's journey or if it got lucky the next person would be the right person. The virus did get lucky when a young demon scythe put his hand on the desk and rubbed his mouth to wrap away some drool. The virus finally found the perfect environment for growth.

Soul was now stuck in bed when he should be outside with the rest of his friends. He looked out the window and saw that Black*Star, Tsubaki, Maka, Liz, Patty, and even Crona was out having fun. To his surprise however, Kid was nowhere in sight. Soul thought for moment. Why wouldn't Kid be with the others? Feeling his nose tickle Soul grabbed a tissue before the sneeze could spread anymore germs. He yawned and sank back into the warm sheets but before he could let the warmth ease him to sleep, the doorbell rang. Soul groaned and got out of bed. His bare feet touching the carpet still sent a chill up his spine since he was in bed all day. Soul grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around himself before going to answer the door. There stood Death The Kid when he opened the door.

Kid had a white coat on with a white scuff around his neck. Kid of course didn't need the winter clothing but he wore it anyway. Maybe it helped him feel a little more normal around his human friends.

Even though Soul already knew why Kid stopped by he asked the question anyway.

"What are you doing here, Kid?" Soul's voice had a mixer of tiredness, soreness, and scratchy tones to it.

"I just came to check on you."

"You didn't need to do that."

Kid shook his head. "Of course I did."

"Thanks Kid but I'm starting to feel pretty tired so, you don't need to stay here."

"Nice try Soul but I'm not leaving. Even if you sleep the whole time I'm here.  No one should have to put up with being lonely when sick."

Even though Soul was happy Kid was staying he couldn't help but feel mad as well. He didn't want Kid to miss out on everything because of him.

"Really Kid, go back out there and join everyone else. I'll be fine."

Kid shook his head again. "No, can do Soul. I'm staying right here and I don't care if you like it or not. I do have one rule though."

"What?"

"Sneeze or cough on me and I will have no choice but to reaper chop you and use your shower."

"Fair enough but you know you can't get sick."

Kid rolled his eyes at Soul and put on cleaning gloves on. "I'll clean this place while you rest up but if you need anything don't be afraid to ask, okay?"

"Alright Kid." Soul headed back to his room.

***
Soul spend thirty minutes of lying awake in bed before he gave up and decided to see what Kid was cleaning. Soul hated that feeling of feeling tired but once in bed you can't sleep.

Soul soon picked up on the smell of soup so, he followed it to the kitchen where he saw Kid.

"Hey Soul, did the smell wake you? I just thought you could use a little something hot and tasty to help with that cold."

Soul smiled at Kid. "Thanks."

Kid put Soul's bowl on the table and handed him a spoon. Soul took a seat and took his first bite of the soup. The warm food slid down his throat and soothed it. Within a few minutes the rest of his body felt the effects of the soup.  After he finished Soul felt better all over. Kid cleaned his dishes while he sat on the couch watching some TV. After he finished Kid walked over and sat next to Soul.

"How are you feeling?"

"That soup was amazing Kid. I feel a lot better now thanks to you."

"Glad to hear that." Kid smiled and rubbed Soul's back for a few minutes.

Soul let out a purr like sound and rested his head on Kid's arm. "I'm really glad you're here, Kid. Oh, and you don't mind being my personal pillow do ya?"

"Not at all."

***
Thirty minutes later Soul was in a light doze. Kid noticed this and carefully picked up his sleepy friend. Kid carried Soul to his room and gently put him on the bed. He put the sheets on Soul and leaned down to kiss the scythe's forehead.

"Rest up Soul."

***
Nearly three hours later Soul woke up because he needed to use the bathroom. When he sat up he heard the sound of running water. Curious, he got up and headed to the bathroom. When he got there he was surprised to see Kid had started a nice hot bath for him.

"Kid, you didn't have to do this."

Kid simply smiled. "I wanted to."

"Kid, you've done so much for me today when you could have hanged out with everyone else. Why did you give  that up?"

"I didn't give it up Soul. I chose to be here and stay with you." Kid cups Soul's cheeks in his hands. "I love you and I'll do anything for you. Even if that means being a little closer to germs then I'd like." Kid kisses Soul sweetly.

"Kid, you kissed my lips and not freaking out. Why?"

Kid rest his forehead against Soul's and smiles. "What kind of partner would I be if I run when you need me the most?"

Soul throws his arms around Kid's neck and Kid wraps his arms around Soul. They embrace each other for five minutes and then Kid joins Soul in the tub. Enjoying the warmth that came from the bath and being so close to his lover's body.