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Takemichi didn't want to be anywhere else, because he doubted there could be a better place than this.
He was lying on the bed, with his face buried in Chifuyu's chest. The boy was wearing a big, fluffy sweater and his arms were wrapped around Takemichi. A soft blanket covered their bodies. Beside him, Takemichi could feel the heat emitted by Chifuyu's black cat. It was raining outside, the pounding sound of the rain contributing to the pleasant atmosphere.
Being so close, Takemichi could hear Chifuyu's heart beating at a steady pace.
For the first time in weeks, Takemichi felt calm, without stress or anxiety. There, in Chifuyu's arms, he had the feeling that everything would be fine, that he could allow himself to take a breath and stop thinking for a moment about the future.
After Takemichi had an emotional breakdown, Chifuyu had the wonderful idea of getting on the bed and hugging tightly.
Takemichi rubbed his face against his chest. Chifuyu had a really good smell, it tasted like home, combined with the essence of the detergent he used, which was imprinted in the sweater.
"Hey," Chifuyu said softly, stroking his hair. "Bad thoughts again?"
“No,” replied Takemichi, his voice muffled. “It's just…I'm so happy to be here with you, partner.”
“I really like when you call me that,” said Chifuyu after a beat. Takemichi swore there was a tender smile on his lips, even if he couldn't see it. He giggled softly.
“I know.”
“So…You feel better?”
“Yeah. Only thanks to you.”
Takemichi sighed, content. He could feel himself drift away. His eyelids were heavy. He hadn't slept in days because of the anxiety. But here, there was no place for worries.
So, he closed his eyes, lulled by Chifuyu's breath.