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[It hadn't been too long after Yu had fallen asleep, that Yosuke leaned over from his sitting position, resting his upper body on one arm on the side of the bed while keeping his hand curled into the palm of his sleeping partner. He'd laid his head down, and almost as soon as his own eyes closed, sleep took him. It hadn't mattered where he was, exhaustion from the past twenty-four hours or so had taken a toll. And he was grateful to be able to rest, finally.

Yu, of course, wasn't able to get up right away and take care of himself. And thankfully because of how far Yosuke was away from home, they'd made an exception for him and given him a place to sleep in the hospital itself as preparations were made to return the two teens to their home planet. There wasn't very many places he could go anyway- they had his name, his profile, even his genetic code on file. The people who'd stolen him away to begin with would be on the lookout for the Earth boy that was extracted recently. It would be easier to keep him there, someplace already known to be safe and well out of the enemy's sight.

Not that he minded. He could see Yu anytime he wanted save for when the nurses and doctors had to tend to him every now and again. And there wasn't any way he wasn't going to abuse that privilege. He'd make sure Yu had what he needed or wanted, though not without whining sometimes. Though it wasn't so bad, sometimes he'd get to check out the hot nurses as he left Yu's room to retrieve things. In a small way, it was a win-win situation for him.

However, the day finally comes when Yosuke comes walking into the room, grinning. He'd received some good news, and a tray with some hot food is placed in front of Yu on the small folding table that was attached to the hospital bed. He doesn't bother to sit- he's too full of energy to be able to sit still at the moment.]

Yo! I brought you some breakfast. Eat up, because we've got a lot ahead of us today!

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[Yosuke only laughs at the response, a light-hearted laugh mixed with a boyish giggle accompanied by a warm smile. He gets it- Yu is tired, rightfully so. But his eyes sparkle with mischief, and he has to say it. Doesn't even think twice about it, he goes with the flow on this one.]

It's okay, you can tell me. That's not the only thing making you tired~

[He teases, though in the back of his mind something cries out that maybe that was kinda weird. And it was, if Yu wasn't his boyfriend, if he wasn't in love with the boy that leaned up against him in tiredness, pain, and in joy. He shakes it off for the time being, the reality of the situation not lost on him. That couldn't be any weirder than making out with Yu in a garden outside of a hospital on another planet. So his hand falls to Yu's waist, to help him stand and get him back to his bed where he could rest for a bit.]

Let's get you back to bed. There's going to be plenty more where that came from, and you'll need your strength.

[More of what, he doesn't refer to. He'll let Yu think whatever he wants on that.]

[ If there's one thing that's been true about their friendship from day one, it's been that they kind of like to mess with each other. Joking, screwing around, it's what they do. Yu's always tended to be more deadpan about it, saying things with a straight face that make Yosuke freak out. Yosuke, meanwhile, is more openly mischievous, needling and grinning like the cat that caught the mouse. It's just the balance that they have, and it's worked for them.

At least, till this whole new vista opened up before them. Being in love with someone is just different from being their best friend or their partner. Your emotions get twisted around in all new kinds of ways. And when Yosuke teases him, says that's not the only thing making you tired, Yu feels a hot jolt go through him, his throat and chest and gut tightening all around the feeling. With a few blinks, he swallows, turning a little red as he stares at Yosuke, lips parted like he wants to speak, but nothing actually comes out. He seems somewhat at a loss for words.

Flustered and blushing. It's a very, very new look for someone normally as collected as Yu Narukami.

He lets Yosuke help him to his feet, using the moment to try and get his act back together. Not that Yosuke is helping matters any with that implication. Yu ducks his chin, glancing at Yosuke sidelong with an intensity that could melt solid steel from beneath grey lashes -- plenty more is a tantalizing offer, and the arm he's cinched around his partner's shoulders to help him balance tightens just a little -- but then the moment passes as a grin works its way across his mouth and he lifts his head again. ]

You're right. Looks like I'll need the rest if I'm going to keep up with you, at this rate. Once I'm better, you won't know what hit you.

[ Yet another ambiguous statement, open to interpretation however one might like. ]

[The shit-eating grin on his face couldn't of been wider at the sight of Yu's face, his heart skipping a beat or three. Oh man, oh man, look at that! He thinks to himself, eyebrows lifting as his eyes go wide in excitement. He is barely managing a clamp on his mouth right now, even as they stand. Another piece of information he gets to tuck away in his brain, that the occasional implication of something even remotely sexual would procure such a reaction. He knows why too, it's not hard to figure out. Because he'd never say anything like this normally, because Yu hadn't even thought he'd reciprocate feelings for him.

It's somewhat attractive, this new look. Maybe because their 'fearless leader' could also have his feelings jumbled enough to show these emotions that Yosuke never thought could be worn on the face of Yu Narukami. That they're still just as much equals as the day that they'd fought it out at Samegawa. He can only begin to imagine future conversations, though he doesn't think far enough ahead as to how he'd avoid creeping himself out in the process. Both new to this idea of loving each other more than words could express, more than even 'partner'. But maybe partner was still the word he wanted- it just carried far more than he could of ever fathomed.

Yosuke still continues to look at Yu as they stand, though taking care to make sure he could stand without much strain. He's not sure what that sidelong glance was supposed to be, but it made him a little nervous. But what's worse is the next words- you won't know what hit you- that makes his back go a little straighter, stammering out a reply.]

We're not talking about what I think we're talking about, are we???? [Despite the fact that Yosuke started this anyway, his voice jumps in timbre, suddenly frightened by what that meant.]

No! Never mind! I don't want to know! Let's just go back to your room, and forget about that right now! Not! Another! Word!

[And if Yu tries to speak, Yosuke will quickly place his hand over his mouth as he walks him back to his room, where a warm bed awaits.]

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