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There used to be times where both of them are always for the smallest reasons, whether it was Rei claiming he will miss his lover if they were separated for more than five minutes, or it was Koga clinging to Rei’s side whenever he can.
But now, they are rarely able to see each other. Sakuma Rei and all of his actor jobs, and Oogami Koga with all of his guitar gigs. Rei would come home at night, more often than not greeting Koga who is readying himself to go out for the night. (Rei would always tell his younger lover that he looks absolutely breathtaking tonight too, and Koga would always smile proudly, yet Rei can see the slight embarrassment in his face.)
Or sometimes, Rei would come back home late to a locked door, Koga’s notes on the table with his cooking. (He always makes sure to give Koga his affection when the man comes back.)
But today, when Rei opens the unlocked door at 10 PM, without any hint of Koga leaving the shared apartment, the older man’s heart raced, his eyes widening in realization. Rei hurriedly walks towards their bedroom, hoping that his beloved was only skipping tonight’s gig and decides to laze around. But of course, the universe sure likes to play games with him, doesn’t it?
“Koga?”
His hushed voice is echoing in the hallway, and when he opens the door to their bedroom, Rei is immediately met with the sight of Koga’s flushed face, a wet towel on top of his forehead. The actor can see the frown in Koga’s face, and he crouches down to feel his lover’s skin.
“...Rei?”
The grey-haired boy opens his eyes, just enough for Rei to see the unfocused glint of Koga’s golden eyes. Koga unconsciously reaches out his hand from under the blanket to hold onto Rei’s sleeve. Rei would be lying if he said he didn’t almost squeal from the cuteness the action held. But the most important thing that he had discovered after feeling the younger boy’s skin is that Koga is burning.
Rei shoves all the sweet talks piling up on his tongue for later, when Koga is more awake and definitely not sick. He carefully tugs Koga’s hand off his sleeve, trying not to cry at the disappointed whine Koga let out. He gently shushes his lover, caressing the other’s heating cheek.
“I will be back soon, okay?”
He can see Koga frowning despite the way the blanket hides half of his face, but Koga ultimately yields. “Mm.” A small nod, and that was all it took for Rei to stand and head towards where their kitchen is. He ignores the fastened beating of his heart, choosing to focus instead on what he will make for his sick boyfriend.
(As much as he doesn’t like Koga getting sick, Rei can say he is definitely looking forward to Koga’s clinginess for the rest of the day.)