Chapter Text
It is yet again another sunny, tropical day in Jabberwock island. A day that is supposed to be fun for everyone as they head towards the beach to swim, make sandcastles, look for shells, sunbathing.
However, it is not a good day for Hajime Hinata for multiple reasons. He's on an island with a bunch of people who are supposed to be his classmates for days.. or better to say weeks, stuck in a deathly game orchestrated by a freaking bear, not knowing what to do to stop this pain and torture, and he's sweating bullets while his body is burning.
He tried to get up, but it was too painful to make any move. He's barely standing as he makes his way to the bathroom to wash his face and get a look at himself. His movements come to a halt as he hears the knock on the door, informing someone has come to get him. Who could it be?
“Hinata-kun? Are you there? You've been kind of late for breakfast and it's unusual.”
*BA dum*
Hinata feels his heart skipping a beat from the familiar voice, not knowing why. However, with painful grunts and heavy body, he moves slowly towards the front door (which its lock has been broken for days). He opens the door, thankful that his sweaty palm doesn't prevent him from doing so. Once the door is opened, he sees nothing but..
Absolute beauty…
Lean body covered by skinny jeans and white t-shirt along with the long green coat, pale skin, white fluffy hair, almost feminine feature, grey green eyes, and pink lips stretched into a relaxed smile.
Nagito Komaeda, the Ultimate Lucky Student.
“Oh, thank god. I thought something had happened to you.” Komaeda smiles, letting out a chuckle. “Now, we wouldn't want something bad to happen to a brilliant ultimate such as Hinata-kun, would we? Even if it's just trash like me talking, I'm glad you're okay.”
Hinata stares at the hoy in front of him, his breathing quickens along his rapid heartbeat.
*BA dum BA dum BA dum BA dum BA dum*
Komaeda's voice is so soothing, his smile always easing him from any type of worry, his face so pretty that the brunette can't help but stare at him in awe.
“I was tasked to bring you to the dining room by everyone. At first, I was about to refuse, because trash like me doesn't deserve to be near your glorious presence. However, I couldn't refuse the Ultimates’ equest, could I?” Komaeda gives him yet again another beautiful smile, pink lips looking so kissable that Hinata can't help but stare at them.
Slowly, Hinata's lips are stretched into a wide smile, he can see hearts everywhere around the other boy as his own heart beat becomes a bit too loud that he's sure both of them can hear it.
Komaeda~
Hinata starts to giggle as he keeps staring at the boy with a wide, lovestruck smile.
Komaeda Komaeda Komaeda komaeda Komaeda Komaeda Komaeda Komaeda Komaeda Komaeda~
The next thing he knows, he's latching onto the lean body, arms wrapped around the boy's slim waist tight as he nuzzles his face in Komaeda's pale neck and smelling the boy's wonderful scent.
“Komaeda ~” Hinata purrs shamelessly, nuzzling his face against the pale skin like a touch starved cat. Komaeda is caught off guard as he's being latched onto by the brunette, not moving as his brain tries to process what's actually happening.
“Ah! Hinata-kun?! What are you doing?!” Komaeda tries to pull away, but the grip around him only tightens. Hinata whimpers as he hugs the boy even tighter than usual.
“Noooo~” Hinata whines, nuzzling his face even more and burying it further. “Don't pull away from me, baby. I wanna be with you ~.”
“Ehh?!” Komaeda's shocked squeak is even more cute in his ears, grinning wide as he keeps holding him. “Hinata-kun?! Are you sure you're okay? Your body is too warm.”
“I'm feeling wonderful.” Hinata clings onto the other tight, lips touching the cold skin. “Hmmm~ You're too cold. Let me warm your body.” Hinata starts kissing his neck, feeling the body in his grip jolt.
“Ah!! Hinata-kun?!” Komaeda pulls away immediately, looking at the brunette with wide eyes as a deep crimson blush appears on his face. “This isn't.. You shouldn't do such things with scum like me!”
Hinata feels himself frowning, whimpering once again as his eyes start to tear up. “Why not? Am I too despicable?” Hinata starts to cry softly as he wipes his tears, his heart aches from the rejection.
“No! No, Hinata-kun!” Komaeda gets closer once again, hands touching the other's shoulders softly. “You're not despicable! Far from it, you are incredible! A true symbol of hope that I do not dare to stain by my own filthyness.”
Hinata immediately relaxes from the touch, sniffling as he looks at those gorgeous grey green eyes with tears. “Really..?” Hinata's voice is small, smile slowly reappearing as he giggles. “I'm glad Komaeda thinks that way about me! I wanna be incredible to you, Komaeda-kun!”
Komaeda feels himself blushing once again, looking away from the boy's bright eyes as he drops his hands from Hinata's shoulders, only for them to be dragged once again as a soft face nuzzles against them. “Hinata-kun, come on. We must head to the hotel..”
“Hmmm~ noo~” Hinata cooes, nuzzling his face further against the cold pale skin. “Can we stay here forever? I wanna stay with you only.”
Komaeda sighs as he looks at the other, not knowing what to do. “Hinata-kun..”
“Komaeda-kun..” Hinata looks at him with a small pout. “Stay with me, please.”
“Okay, how about this? I'll walk with you to the dining and I'll stay by your side the entire time, how's that?” Komaeda suggests, hoping that he's able to convince the other.
Hinata whimpers once again, but reluctantly nods as he drops the hands on his face, only to hold it in his grip. “Let's hold back, then!” Hinata giggles as they start to walk.
Komaeda feels the other boy is going to be the death of him. They're not just holding hands, Hinata is basically clinging onto his arm like a possessive girlfriend trying to protect her boyfriend from everyone else. Komaeda can't help but find it silly.
Hinata on the other hand seems elated, happy that he's with the boy he loves and walking towards the hotel like a couple. He's a bit displeased that they're going to see other people, though. Hinata nuzzles his arm, as if trying to mark the boy with his scent.
Once they reach the place, Hinata can't help but growl when he feels everyone's eyes on him, tightening his grip onto the arm he's holding.
“Yo… Hinata.. Is everything okay, man?” Soda is the first to question it, pointing at them with a confused expression. “Why are you holding Komaeda like a lifeline?”
“None of your business, jackass!” Hinata growls even more, holding Komaeda close to him and causing Soda to let out a concerned screech.
The hotel room is a complete chaos. On one hand, Owari is crying her eyes out (more than ever and more than last night for Nidai); on the other hand, Mioda is acting weird, weirder than usual. Tsumiki is crying as she tries to get everything and everyone under control, saying that the two have an extremely bad fever.
Komaeda then suspects that maybe Hinata is going through the same thing since his body was extremely warm. Komaeda cautiously touches the boy's forehead to confirm his suspicions, who happily leans into the touch with a joyful squeal. Yep, he definitely has a fever as well.
“Tsumiki-san, I'm afraid Hinata-kun is going through the same thing.” Komaeda calls for her, causing Hinata to frown as he glares daggers at the girl who was getting closer to them to check.
Tsumiki lets out a frightened yelp as she backs away from the glaring brunette. Komaeda looks down at the boy clinging to him only to see Hinata smiling lovingly at him.
“What's that? Everyone feeling sick?” Suddenly, the voice that no one wants to hear appears there. Monokuma, grinning at everyone the same as always. “Well well well! You must be asking why everyone acts the way they do, riiight?”
“No shit! So, you better spit it out!” Kuzuryu growls, seemingly pissed.
“Okay, okay. No need to yell, puhuhuhu!” Monokuma giggles his signature giggle. “Allow me to introduce you to your new motive. As you can see, your friends are all bugged with some mysterious disease, which I’d like to call… The Despair disease!”
“Despair disease..?” Komaeda asks, feeling rather confused while trying to hold the clinging boy steady. “What’s that supposed to be?”
“No worries at all. Your dear headmaster will explain everything to you.” Monokuma grins wide at the whole situation. “You see, I was getting bored of not seeing any gruesome, despairful murder so I decided to come up with this illness, because I was being FED UP with it!”
Monokuma then points at the sick students. “Miss Owari over there got the vulnerability disease, which is quite unlike her rash and reckless character, isn't it?” Monokuma lets out a loud, grating laugh. “And there's Mioda who's.. well.. she's being Mioda, since she got the gullible disease. Whatever.” The bear shrugs, finally turning to Hinata. “And.. my my~! Look who we've got here! If it isn't the stubborn tsundere Hajime Hinata.. Puhuhuhu!”
Komaeda can't help but hold the boy a bit more steady who's been seething at the bear as he holds on to the other tight in a protective grip.
“Well, looks like our main character got.. what I’d love to call, the obsession disease!” Monokuma laughs out loud, causing dread to fill Komaeda's gut.
“Obsession.. disease..?” No wonder Hinata has been clinging onto him relentlessly, to the point he cries if the white haired male separates himself from the hold. “But.. something doesn't make sense.. Why me? Hinata-kun could've been obsessed with anyone, like Nanami-san or Tsumiki-san, even Soda-kun..” Hinata grumbles in protest from the mention of other people, holding onto the boy tight.
“Oh, you know,” Monokuma grins wide once again, that grin filled with so much despair. “Obsession disease is a rare case that it activates when the bugged student sees the first person who comes across,” Monokuma then starts to announce loudly. “Which happens to be you! Ahahahhaha!”
Komaeda feels himself getting sicker, dread filling him even more. Hinata notices and glares at the bear, holding onto the boy tight. “Leave him alone, you monster!”
“Oh. I was going to leave you lovebirds be. Don't you worry.” With that, the bear steps away from them. “Your friends are going to remain like this unless one of you plans a murder to happen. Other than that, have fun being sick, cause it's contagious! Ahahahhaha!”
With that, Monokuma disappeared. The other students start to feel scared as they immediately stay away from the sick students. Only a few volunteered to get the sick students to the hospital; Tsumiki, Kuzuryu, and Komaeda (who's still dealing with a clingy Hinata).
“Is he okay, Komaeda-kun?” Nanami appears beside him, a concerned expression on her face as she looks at them both.
Komaeda gives her a nod and a reassuring smile. “He seems to be a bit stable, even though he's running a bad fever.” Komaeda yelps as the grip on his body tightens. Hinata is glaring at Nanami as he silently tells her to leave them alone. “And it seems like he doesn't like any other companies.” Komaeda lets out an awkward chuckle.
Nanami nods, feeling more concerned for both boys. “I see. Take care, Komaeda-kun.. and try to take care of Hinata-kun as well..”
Komaeda nods as he leads Hinata to his room once they reach the hospital. Hinata feels himself more relaxed once they're alone in the room as his grip loosens, but not completely.
“Finally! Some alone time!” Hinata exasperates, groaning. “Those people were annoying! Can we stay here together? Just the two of us.” Hinata smiles at him, tracing random patterns on Komaeda's chest sensually. “I'd love to have you all to myself, baby~”
Komaeda feels his face burning, turning away from the flirty boy as he steps away from him. “Haha! How about.. you change your clothes? I will be outside while you change–”
“STAYYYYYYYYY!!” Hinata screams, a deep frown on his face. “I want you here, right here!” Hinata wraps his arms around the other's neck, swaying their bodies. “Komaeda, I want you to look at me and only me. Stay with me, please.”
Komaeda feels his heart beating faster, his arms frozen on either side of the boy who's holding him, Hinata's hot breath hitting his lips as his face gets closer.
“I love you, Komaeda.” Hinata closes the distance, connecting their lips. Komaeda jolts from the contact, not responding to the kiss. He knows that Hinata is only doing this due to the effect of his disease, none of it sound genuine sadly. Hinata's lips are so soft against his, connecting against his mouth and fitting there like a puzzle piece.
Hinata pulls away with a dopey smile, giggling as he nuzzles his face on the other's chest. “Hmm.. your lips were so soft. Too bad you didn't kiss me back..”
“Ah.. uh.. Hinata-kun..” Komaeda holds the other by the shoulders. “How about I change your clothes?” Komaeda hates himself for the atrocious suggestion, but it was the only way to keep Hinata calm and away from throwing a tantrum.
“Okay!” Hinata smiles brightly, loosening his tie in a sensual way. “Only if you undress for me too ~” Hinata's smile turns seductive as he unbuttons his shirt, moving his shoulders sensually as the cloth falls off his shoulders, revealing a beautiful tanned skin along toned muscles.
Komaeda's brain almost stops working as he shamelessly stares at the other boy's toned body, especially those toned chest. Hinata's body is sweating due to his running fever, but it just makes the scene in front of him more erotic and hot. The white haired male doesn't even notice that Hinata has connected their lips once again, moaning against his lips shamelessly as he licks his lips.
Komaeda feels a shiver running down his spine as he gasps from the wet sensation of the boy's tongue across his lips, causing Hinata to smile in victory as he pushes his tongue inside the boy's mouth. Komaeda knows he should pull away from the other, he knows he should push the other away. However, he can't help but stay on his spot as his own lips start moving as well.
Komaeda must've realised what he's been doing as he pulls away with a yelp, his lips soaked from drool as he covers his lips with his hand. “I.. I.. I'm sorry! I just.. it's not the correct time..”
Hinata looks at him with hurt, tilting his head, but then an understanding smile appears on his face. “Oh, okay then. Sorry I jumped onto you when you weren't ready.”
Komaeda blushes harder as he sees the adorable expression on Hinata's face. Hinata has never been this nice to him, not that he was never nice. Hinata was blunt, usually hiding his real emotions behind this wall he has built around him. After the first trial, the boy had been distant and cautious of him, he still is. However, he's been kind enough to keep him company and try to understand his mindset instead of blindly judging him.
“Komaeda! Are you okay? Did I do something wrong?” Hinata takes a few steps towards him, cupping his cheeks and running his thumbs to..
Wait.. is he crying? When did that happen?
Hinata starts to wipe the tears gently, a caring smile on his face. “There, there.. you don't have to cry when you're with me, okay? I won't let anyone hurt you.”
Komaeda feels himself smiling at the kind words, feeling selfish a bit as he leans into the touch and allowing himself to be more vulnerable. “Thank you… Hinata-kun..”
Hinata smiles more as he allows the other to change from his regular clothes to the hospital robe. After they're finished, the brunette sits on the bed, waiting for the other to join him as well.
“Ah. Hinata-kun..” Hinata tilts his head as his name is called. Komaeda sighs, careful with his words. “I have some… business to take care of outside. Will you wait here and get some rest until I come back?”
Hinata frowns a bit at the mention of going outside, but sighs as he nods reluctantly. “Okay, fine. But come back to me, soon.. or I will drag you back here myself.”
Komaeda chuckles from the not very empty threat, taking one last look at the other boy before getting out. Komaeda sighs once he's away from the room, joining the others, which turns out to be just Kuzuryu.
“Hey. How's Hinata doing?” Kuzuryu asks, hidden concern filled his tone. After the second trial and his healing process, the yakuza has been opening up little by little, trying to bond with the remaining students. Komaeda can't help but find the boy's act of redemption so hopeful.
“Ah.. he's been doing okay. Thankfully, he hasn't collapsed from his high fever yet.” Komaeda sighs, rubbing his temple with his fingers. “Where's everyone else?”
“Yeah, that. While you were away, everyone has decided that they will stay at the motel while we take care of the sick students. Me, you, and Tsumiki.” Kuzuryu sighs as he crosses his arms. “Everyone agreed with this decision, cause we were the ones who were having the most contact with them. They were scared of us spreading the disease since it's contagious.”
“I believe that's understandable.” Komaeda sighs as he sits on one of the chairs. “I have no problem with that. After all, serving the Ultimates is what I'm here for.” Komaeda lets out a chuckle, causing the other to roll his eyes.
“You and your weird personality..” Kuzuryu lets out a small faded smile. “I'm willing to give you a shot since we're supposed to guard everyone together. So, you better not pull anything shitty or I will end your damn life myself.”
“Haha! Got it.” Komaeda lets out a chuckle from the slight threat, not feeling that intimidated but decides to keep that promise. After all, he's sure that if he and Hinata's places were switched, the brunette would end up taking care of him as well, no matter what.