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Aventurine was hanging alone at a very lively casino that was coated in gold. It was so snazzy and felt expensive. He was basically known to be the best gambler there and he betted chips and drunk away at SoulGlad. It was his favorite place to go since he could achieve more money.
It was late at night and Aventurine just won a very fast blackjack match, winning lots of money as usual. He always wins. He basically never lost a day in his life.
Aventurine then decided it was time to go home since it was getting very late. Unexpectedly, it was very windy outside and cold. He didn’t bring his jacket since the weather was just fine earlier.. “I guess I’m not so lucky, aren’t I?” He said to himself as he had to quickly get home before he would ‘freeze’ to death.
But things got worse for him as all the SoulGlad he drunk earlier caught up to him and made him feel dizzy. His “luck” wasn’t going to cover this one. He was shivering and got goosebumps on his body from how cold it was outside. The streets were empty. The sky was dark. Penacony was dark as it usually was and the sky was pitch black.
Finally, he arrived at his big luxurious mansion. He was tired out after all he just endured. “Maybe I’ll get some sleep..”He thought.
He was too tired to do anything else. Too tired to even think. His head was pounding him like a drum. He had a busy day tomorrow since he had planned to go do some investigating dangerous people with Dr.Ratio.
Aventurine went straight to his big bedroom and plopped on his king sized bed without even changing his clothes or taking off his shoes. Then he fell straight asleep as soon has his head hit the fluffy pillow.
Dr Ratio was up early around 6:00 AM and was at their meeting spot ready to start their investigations. Two hours passed and no Aventurine. He was a bit suspicious that Aventurine didn’t show up. “Such a fool for wasting time like this.” He said in an annoyed tone.
Then Dr Ratio left to do the mission on his own, maybe then he’ll check on why his partner decided not to go to work.
It was late in the afternoon and Ratio had some information to share with Aventurine. He made his way to his house to talk about the information he gathered from their supposed mission.
The nerd reached Aventurine’s mansion and rung the doorbell. No response. Then he decided to just lock pick the door and find out what is going on. After checking the entire house and no gambler in sight, he made his way to the one place he didn’t check yet. His bedroom. He opened the door to find it tidy. He approached the bed to find a blonde gambler, asleep at 16:00 in the afternoon.
(Aventurine’s Dream)
”Kakavasha, I don’t want you to end up like Mom and Dad. We don’t need these jewels to survive. Don’t risk your life for me please. You’re my only family left.”
“They took everything from me and they still want more from me.”
“Time to wake up gambler.” Ratio stiffened, feeling that his forehead that was burning hot. “You must be sick. Don’t worry, if you die, I’m sure people will be pleased of your death, but I don’t think you should die just yet.” Aventurine slowly opened his eyes and looked at Ratio that was standing next to his bedside.
“Perhaps.. you are worried about me?” The blonde said in a sarcastic tone. “I’m not sick.” Aventurine tried to stand up and he felt like he was going to faint right then and there.
“Why would I worry about you?” Ratio retorted. His thoughts were different. He was only a little worried. He ‘disliked’ the man but he wouldn’t want him being extremely miserable. Ratio gently pushes Aventurine back on his bed and goes to his bathroom to prepare him a bath.
Ratio came back with spare towels he found in one of Aventurine’s many powder rooms and took the shorter by the wrist and dragged him to the bathroom.
“Alright I prepared you a bath. Make sure not to drown in it.” Ratio was very fond about baths. So fond of baths that he takes baths too often. Aventurine undressed himself and slid inside the tub. As expected, Ratio already predicted that Aventurine didn’t have the energy to properly wash himself. He thought about him washing Aventurine. It would be very, very awkward.
”Do I really have to help you wash? You are so weak in this state Aventurine.” Aventurine was so helpless and he didn’t feel like responding. Even though he’s probably going to remember this for like the rest of his life. He was so embarrassed that RATIO was helping him out of all people and that he gets to see him in this state.
Aventurine tries to mutter out a few words but before he could say them, Ratio cut him off and answered, “Keep quiet Aventurine. Save your energy for doing other things.”
Ratio actually liked him in this state since he wasn’t all talkative and “annoying”. Ratio got out a loofa and started scrubbing Aventurines body.
He washed his hair and thoroughly cleaned every part of his body. After he was done, he poured warm water and Aventurine was looking like a wet cat. When Ratio was about to drain the tub, he noticed that Aventurine fell asleep in the bath.
He would have to do extra work by carrying him out and putting him on his bed. Which he didn’t want to do but he did anyway. Since he was feeling nice because he was sick after all. Ratio found some loungewear from Aventurine’s grand closet and he dressed him up like he was some victorian doll.
A few hours later, it was already 21:00. Ratio planned on waking up Aventurine soon so that he could eat some food becuase he knows that he’s probably starving and very dehydrated. He already checked Aventurine’s drawers to find out that he had no thermometer or medicines for situations like this despite how rich he was.
He went into Aventurine’s kitchen and decided to cook up a “simple” medicinal soup with whatever ingredients he found in the rich boy’s cabinets.
(Aventurines Dream)
Aventurine was in shackles, he had to survive against other people. People betted on him to win. To people, he was only just a Price tag. He was supposed to be killed but he is alive, and the last of his bloodline.
Ratio was back with the soup and gave Aventurine a good shake. Aventurine woke up from his dream and smelled the soup that Ratio brought for him. It smelled minty. He wasn’t sure if Ratio was trying to cure him or trying to poison him.
Ratio sat down on the edge of his bed and gave the soup to Aventurine. “Eat this, it will help with your recovery. According to my calculations, this will recover you by around 46 percent-“ Aventurine cut him off. “Ratio are you trying to kill me with this? Is this your medical advice?”
Ratio was stern and scolded him. “Well eat it. Unless you want to be sick for a while, I suggest you eat it. If you won’t eat it, then I will force you to eat.”
Ratio took the spoon and shoved it in Aventurine’s mouth. He force fed Aventurine not caring whether he wanted to eat it or not. The soup tasted minty and horrible. It felt like a death sentence eating that monstrosity Ratio whipped up. The bowl was clean empty and a very sleepy Aventurine lay beside it.
“Go to sleep. I’ll wake you up in the morning.” Ratio said in a stoic tone as he put a cooling gel packet on Aventurine’s forehead.
Aventurine didn’t want to sleep though. He would just dream of his terrifying past again and be reminded about everything he went through as a child. But he never told anyone before. Even though he didn’t want to fall asleep, the cold forces him to sleep.
The last thing he saw before everything darkened was Ratio’s dark figure sitting on the edge of his bed. Then he finally fell asleep.
It was around 1 in the morning and Ratio was still awake reading his philosophy books. He changed Aventurine’s cooling gel packet about twice now. The atmosphere was calm and quiet. Just how it should be.
“You know, maybe I like you like this. You’re quiet and docile.” Ratio thought to himself. A part of him felt a tiny bit worried for Aventurine since he knew it was probably miserable for him to not be able to do anything. He finished his first book and was about to reread it until he saw Aventurine sweating a ton and tossing and turning a lot.
Ratio glanced at the man’s sleeping form and realized he was probably having a horrible nightmare. He didn’t know what to do but he removed the cooling packet that was now warm and laid down beside Aventurine. Aventurine’s head buried in his chest and Ratio was spooning him.
Ratio then saw Aventurines expression change and it was now a peaceful look on his face. He swore he saw a tear roll down the blonde’s cheek. After Ratio felt Aventurines breathing go back to normal, he sighed in relief. But he didn’t want to let go and he was already too exhausted from the ordeal he went through.
Soon after, Ratio dozed off while he had Aventurine in his arms. He muttered something before his beautiful amber eyes closed.
“You are such a headache. A very irritating imbecile for making me worry about you.”
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It was now 5 in the morning and Aventurine woke up. He was feeling way better then he did yesterday but his cold was still present. When he fully woke up, he found out he was being nuzzled by a certain mathematical genius.
Aventurine was blushing hard and his face turning pink like he was a ripe peach. He didn’t think he was going to wake up in this unexpected position. Ratio was deep asleep and doesn’t look like he is going to wake up any time soon. Aventurine turned to look at his face and saw Ratio’s beautiful, gentle sleeping face.
Even though he was very serious all the time. This is a side of Ratio he never seen before. He was always cooped up in books and baths to reveal this cute side of his.
Aventurine couldn’t move at all since he was kind of on the skinnier size while Ratio had big, bulky muscles. They were bear hugging him like he was a prey he captured.
30 minutes later Ratio woke up as the sun was finally rising up.
He sees Aventurine already awake before he was and he blushed slightly. He didn’t know how the bell he was going to get his way out of this one. There was zero context in this position and he didn’t what to know what the other man was thinking right now.
“I know I’m hot Ratio, but you don’t need to be all up on me..” Aventurine said with a weak smirk. He still had no idea what his intentions are of doing this.
Ratio pulled away quickly and got up from the bed. “Don’t speak of this ever. I only did it because it looked like you were having.. trouble sleeping.” But he knows that it wasn’t the only reason why he did it. He won’t ever admit it but it was warm and comfortable, But he would never say that to anyone.
Ratio decided he will take a bath when he gets home. With a long pause, he uttered, “Make sure to take care of yourself and take a break from work.” He said but this time it wasn’t with his serious, stoic tone. It was a kind and genuine tone that Aventurine never sees from Ratio.
Ratio kisses Aventurine on the forehead and walks out the bedroom.
After Ratio left his mansion, he decided that he was going to prepare for a bath. He went to the bathroom and started to work his bathtub. But, then he realized his expensive shampoos were missing. Also, there were DIRTY towels on the floor from last night Ratio didn’t clean up!
“I swear to god that man will give me another headache.” Aventurine spoke.