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007n7 woke up from his slumber as the alarm on his nightstand rung through his ears, earning a groan from himself as he shut it off. His entire body shivered as he got himself from under the blankets, feeling like static, and everything overwhelming him so badly that he retreated back under the sheets.
His head swam in all kinds on directions, feeling so dizzy he couldn't even bear to move himself. "Fuck.." He'd groan, shutting his eyes to try and sleep it off. Maybe it'll go away after he naps.. Missing a few classes wouldn't be so bad. That is.. when he heard the door click open, knowing who it was.
"Sev.. Get out of bed." That familiar staticy voice rang through the room. He grumbled, trying to ignore his roommate. "Sev. I- I will seriously drag you out of your bed. Get up. We're going to be late for our lectures again." He could hear sounds of footsteps coming closer, creaking his eyes open reluctantly to see Noli staring down at him. "Dude.. I feel like shit right-" 007n7 started coughing, sitting up from his bed while Noli backed away.
The room fell silent as 007n7 finally stopped his coughing fit, clearing his throat as he shamefully looked away from Noli. Great. The awkward silence stretched on for what felt like eternity, making 007n7 want to kill himself right then and there for how embarrassing this situation is; Though his attention diverted back to himself as he felt his head pound again, and he immediately rested himself back in bed.
"If.. you were sick, you could've told me." Noli finally broke the silence, lifting a hand to gently rest on 007n7s forehead. He didn't really want to be touched but he couldn't help but lean into his roommates touch as it was cooling him. He'd lean in but Noli had already pulled back. Disappointing. "Dude, you're really burning up." Noli stepped back, gently tucking 007n7 properly into his bed. "I'll make some soup, thankfully I bought vegetables for once and they're actually gonna be eaten... or- or drank. Whatever. I make a killer broth. Stay put."
007n7 listened as Nolis footsteps gradually got further, stepping out of his bedroom, and he could only lay there and wait. And wait he did. He didn't blame Noli for taking long, they were a slow cooker and all.. Taking the most extra time to make sure they got all the measurings perfect. God, they were stupid.
..Is his face getting warmer or what. 007n7 quickly tried to get his mind off it, not wanting to think about the potential crush on his roommate.
"Gee, he really is taking time." He spoke out loud, only to regret it as he started coughing once more. Okay. Stupid idea. He rolled onto his side, trying to atleast not feel uncomfortable from laying in one position all the time, shutting his eyes and he was about to fall back to slumber...
The sound of the door softly opening made him aware that Noli finally finished up, sniffing the aroma of the broth that they had made moved in the air. It did smell good.. He knew they were a decent cook and all but wow. "Sorry I took so long, I kept.. messing it up and having to restart." Nolis voice was softer, way more different than the usual tone he would hear it in. 007n7 attempted to speak, hoping to god or whatever is out there that he wouldn't break into coughs again. "It's.. fine, Nols." He'd stop himself from continuing, his throat feeling scratchy as he opened his eyes to find Noli setting the soup onto the nightstand.
"Need anything else? More blankets, pillows or whatever?" 007n7 looked up at them, seeing the concern etched in their face. "Shouldn't you be more worried over the fact you're missing on your lectures." He'd bite, to which Noli gave a frown. "..Are you stupid?" "What?"
Noli came up closer towards 007n7, laying the sick hacker further onto the bed. "I care about you, stupid. Obviously I'd miss out on some boring stuff to help you better." "..Why?" "Shut up and eat- drink your soup."
They'd help him get up and lean against the bedframe, making him sit up properly and placed the soup between his legs. "Drink it all up." Noli sat at the edge of the bed, waiting for 007n7 to take it. "You're gonna watch me eat it?" "..Right." They realized how it could've looked and faced away from him, he swore he saw faint blush coating their face, but didn't want to push it. He could tell Noli put in a lot of effort into it with how it actually looked really tasty. even for it just being a vegetable broth and all.
007n7 took it closer to himself, taking a sip of it and immediately gulping it after taking a single sip. "Dude.. Slow down. You're gonna choke." Noli chuckled, seeing how it seemed like 007n7 was actually enjoying it. The bowl soon was empty, which was a surprise since how he had said that he was picky with his vegetables but.. Noli could make it taste good.
The silence came back, though this time he didn't seem to mind anymore. It.. was oddly comforting. 007n7 set the empty bowl on the nightstand, laying himself back down as Noli got up so he could straighten out his legs. "...Hey, Nols." "Hm?" "Uh... Thanks. Thank you for doing this for me and whatever."
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Noli cracked into a snort, and 007n7 shot back up in embarrassment. They were laughing. "What're you laughing about?!" He'd exclaim, immediately regretting it as his throat got all scratchy again, watching as Noli laughed for a while until slowly coming down from it. "Sorry, sorry... It's just real funny to see how you act so much differently than.. you know." They'd gesture with a hand, "It's no problem anyways, I really don't mind helping a friend out. I mean.. you're the only one I consider bearable to be with in this whole... place." They sat closer to him, looking at the sunlight that crept through the windows.
"Get well soon, yeah? It's sooo boring to do exploits when you're not with me." Noli teasingly messed with 007n7s hair, making him grumble. "Yeah, yeah. Loser." "Hey! I've been so nice to your bum ass this whole time!" They grumbled, their mask shifting to a frown. Funny how it works. He helped them code that in but the rest was all Nolis.
"No but.. Thank you, Nols." Their mask shifted back to a smile, along with their own real one forming. "Yeah. Of course, dude. Anytime." 007n7 laid back down, tucking himself in this time as Noli got up.
"Anyway.. I'm gonna be in the living room. Just yell if you want anything, okay? I don't feel like going to those boring lessons." They called out, gesturing towards the door. "Yeah.. Okay." He'd watch as Noli walked back out the room, and he slowly drifted back to slumber.
Maybe being sick isn't too bad.