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Boombox hated getting sick. Not only because he'd prefer going outside and hanging out with his friends, but also because of the symptoms. Being sick meant that his nose was constantly stuffed which got really annoying when he tries to sleep. Being sick meant that he couldn't drink water normally without wincing out of pain
Being sick meant he couldn't go outside and see his beloved Dom, and that's what killed him the most.
Of course, there were phone calls and all the sort but they didn't give him nearly as much joy as seeing his boyfriend in public. He loved seeing how Dom smiled at him, how his face flushed everytime Boombox gave him a kiss, how the taller demon would whisper sweet nothings to him when the two were alone.. he figured he should stop thinking about this, after all his temperature was already hot enough.
He groaned sadly, all he wanted now was to see his boyfriend. He glanced at his nightstand, and there laid his phone. Boombox made up his mind that moment.
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Dom, meanwhile, was backstage with his brother. The two had just finished a performance for Crossroads and were preparing to head home. Suddenly, Dom’s phone began to ring. He looked at the number and smiled. He answered the call.
“Hey DJ, what's going on?” Dom said. He snickered as he heard the voice on the other line start to squeal, then gave a shocked expression when immediately after he began to cough.
“Eugh- hey babe! U-uhm.. I- COUGH COUGH- Guh.. just wanted to call.. see how y-you’re doing.. heh.” Boombox spoke awkwardly. Dom frowned, his voice sounded more hoarse and soft than it usually was. The coughing only solidified Dom's suspicion.
“Hun, did you get sick?”
“Whaat? Noo- COUGHCOUGHHACK-"
Dom sighed.
“Let me talk to Valk.”
He put himself on mute and turned to his brother, who was already staring at him with a smug expression on his face.
“Don't worry about me, I'll be fine going home by myself. You just go and take care of Boombox, ‘kay?” He said reassuringly. Dom hugged him and muttered a small apology before unmuting himself.
“I'll be there in a few minutes, I have a spare copy of your keys so just don't move, okay? I love you.”
“.. o-okay.. I love you too- COUGHCOUGH”
Dom changed into his regular purple hoodie and black sweatpants as he carefully snuck out of the theater and started making his way towards Boombox’s place.
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The journey to his boyfriend's apartment wasn't all that special. Dom took a pit stop along the way to buy Boombox some over the counter medicine and chicken noodle soup. He bought himself a gum pack while he was at it. When he made it to Boombox's apartment, he unlocked the door carefully and stepped inside.
“Boombox?” He called out quietly. He heard a small groan come from his room as he sighed endearingly. He placed the bag of items on the kitchen table as he entered his boyfriend's room.
The musician's room as a mess, his blanket was thrown on the floor and so were his pillows. He was wearing nothing except a pair of boxers due to how overwhelmingly warm he felt. The idol sighed as he gently sat down next to his boyfriend.
“Hey hun, you okay?” He whispered softly. Boombox cracked his eyes open to look at Dom, before closing them again and groaning. 'Pobrecito..'
“Hey, it's okay. I'm here, I got some things for you along the way.” Dom carefully pecked Boombox's forehead and smiled softly as the other began to purr. He got up and went back to grab the first thing, the medicine bottle. He made sure to grab a cup of water while he was there.
Dom walked back inside the room and felt his heart begin to ache as he saw Boombox wince at the sound of the bottle. “I know baby, but you need to take something to at least ease your symptoms..”
The idol cracked open the bottle and took a pill from it. He helped Boombox sit up so he could swallow the pill. The musician grimaced at the feeling of the pill going down his throat but began to purr as the idol started kissing his hands to distract him from the feeling.
“Have you eaten anything today?”
“N.. no.. I've been b-bed ridden since I woke up..”
“Good thing I bought that soup then.. I'll start preparing it, you need anything? I brought my phone, I'll lower the brightness on it if you want to watch something.”
The idol pulled his phone out, lowered the brightness and gave it to the musician who eagerly took it. “I'll tell you when the soup is ready, alright?”
Dom left the room to prepare the soup he had bought, smiling as he heard soft calming music come from his phone. The music Boombox had put on was a soft piano melody, one that Dom didn't recognize yet still enjoyed. The song certainly helped him ease his nerves.
After about 20 minutes, the soup was ready. Dom grabbed a bowl and spoon from the table, washed it and poured the soup inside. He grabbed another cup of water and walked back into Boombox's room.
The musician had his eyes closed with a content smile on his face.The idol smiled softly as he gently placed the cup of water and bowl of soup on his nightstand, gently shaking the musician. “Hey, foods done.”
Boombox slowly opened his eyes and smiled slowly. Dom gently picked the spoon up from the bowl, blew in it so the food wouldn't be too hot and gently put the spoon of food inside Boombox's mouth. The musician began to purr again, and Dom knew it meant the soup was good.
The next few minutes were spent with Dom spoon-feeding Boombox and occasionally helping him drink the cup of water. After a while of this, the bowl was empty and so was the water cup. Dom gently kissed Boombox's cheek as he put the dirty dishes in the sink, making a mental note to himself to clean them when he was able to.
The idol walked back into the room and was surprised to see the musician had fallen asleep. He checked the time on his phone. ‘7:54? Eh.. not the earliest time to sleep.,’
Dom picked up the blankets and pillows originally tossed throughout the room and carefully placed them on the bed. He lifted Boombox's head to put a pillow underneath and covered him with the blanket. He kissed Boombox's forehead one more time before grabbing his phone and leaving the room.
So, now Dom was sitting on the couch with nothing else to do. He texted Valk he wasn't going to be home tonight or even tomorrow, as he still needed to care for Boombox until he felt better. Valk was understanding and told him he'd postpone their events for them.
Dom flicked the TV on and decided to watch it for a little, before passing out on the couch. What a hectic day it's been for him.
The things he does for his love.