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sweetspicyhot Part 2
Chapter 2: ITADAKIMASU - GOUCHOUSAMA DESHITA
Rather than the Italian restaurant that was promised, Jun drove them into a restaurant that they frequented. Sho didn't complain at the sudden change in their destination. It was a restaurant that specialized in soba, and who was he to protest about that. Jun parked the car at the nearest available area they could find. They could only get an empty area two blocks away, so they needed to walk the rest of the way.
Side by side, they walked through the streets until they arrived at the restaurant.
“Welcome!” The waitress greeted them, blushing afterwards when she realized who the customers were.
“Good evening, table for two please... though we would appreciate it if we could get a private booth.” Sho smiled at her.
“A-ah! Yes! Please follow me as I direct you to your table.” The waitress said, stuttering a bit. Sho looked back to his companion, who just shrugged, before the two of them followed behind the waitress.
When they finally settled at the room directed to them, the waitress left them to decide on their meal as another person was allotted to serve them. Sho probably knew the menu by heart since he only took out his laptop while Jun was still scanning the menu.
“Still the same?” Jun asked him. Sho only gave a nod, knowing what Jun meant.
After a moment, Jun relied to the waiter their order, including Sho’s without even asking the older male. Behind his laptop screen, Sho smiled. It still amused him how Jun knew everything he wanted to eat even to the point of how much bits of green onions should be put in Sho’s soba sauce.
“You’re forgetting gyoza though.” Sho piped in, playful.
“That’s the first one I ordered, Sakurai-san.” Jun said with a smirk, making Sho chuckle.
When the orders were placed, and all that was left was waiting, Jun took out some notes from his bag, scribbling something on it. Sho looked over his laptop to have a glimpse, and it seemed those notes were from the meeting earlier.
“I thought everything was fine now?” Sho asked, quirking an eyebrow.
“Yeah, but there are still parts that I think we need to rearrange.” Jun replied, pouting his lips while thinking. Sho left it at that. That was Mr. Perfectionist for you after all.
Silent stretched between them, but it wasn’t awkward. Only the sound of scribbles against paper, and typing hands against keyboard were heard though. Then, there were also the occasional sniffs from Sho.
“Have you got a medicine for it?” Jun said in the middle of the silence. When Sho looked up, Jun was still looking at his notes.
“Huh?”
“I said,” Jun started, his eyes finally leaving the notes to look at Sho, “If you already took a medicine for that?”
Sho blushed after being found out. It wasn’t really a big cold, so he didn’t pay attention to it at first. Thinking about it now, it seemed this thing he caught was getting worse.
“Well... I didn’t exactly think it would be this bad now.” Sho justified, but he only got a glare from Jun.
“I’ll take the medicine once I get home!” Sho swore, raising both his hands in mock surrender.
“Wait here...” Jun said, standing up. Before Sho let out another word, Jun left the room.
“Seriously...” Sho said, sighing. He wasn’t mad though. He somehow figured Jun would act like that once he knew something was up. To think that they said he was the worrywart in the group, Jun would actually be a lot worse. Well, it couldn’t be help. Jun was like that even then...
Sho always thought the title of being a worrywart would always be attached to him. As Nino would always put it, he was Arashi’s “MOTHER HEN”. It could be the case, but honestly he would prefer to be known as the worrywart father instead. With all the suits he had been wearing for News Zero lately, he would like to think that he was the hard working dad in the family that was Arashi.
If there would be a mother-figure among members, he would peg their youngest member to fill that role. A mother always had the image of a great cook, and Jun was.
He had been a witness to it ever since Jun attended those cooking lessons in preparation for his role as a chef in a drama. Since then, Jun would always bring his homemade bento to work, and he would share it with the other members whenever they were gathered for activities as a group. It was different recipes day by day. Sho - who had always been the recipient of such bento - would like to think he was Jun’s appointed food tester from then on. Even though all he could actually say when it comes to Jun’s cooking was MAXIMUM UMAII!
Heck, Sho didn’t even think twice in accepting Jun’s offer to have dinner together when the latter promised he would be cooking instead of eating outside in some restaurant. Despite feeling under the weather that night, he was all smiles thinking what Jun would prepare for tonight. There was also the bubbling feeling of excitement of being able to hangout again which rarely happened lately due to their busy schedules.
Sho thought Jun looked like he was waltzing around the kitchen as Sho observed him moving around. Even if Jun offered Sho to sit tight in the couch while watching any movie in his collection, Sho politely declined it because he preferred sitting in front of the island counter and to watch Jun doing his magic.
Sho already felt dizzy from the start. There was also the high tendency of asking Jun if it was okay to sleep first in the sofa, yet the sight of Jun while cooking enthralled him, making him stay just so he could continue watching. Sho wouldn’t admit it, but it was more interesting than any movie in his opinion. Yet the most beautiful sight of the night happened when Jun laid out their food. There was a satisfied yet shy smile appearing in Jun’s face when Sho had nothing but praises about his seafood pasta. Sho also thought that a good food would help him feel better, but it was far from happening.
Sho would have asked for a second serving because the pasta had the right amount of sweetness and spiciness that Sho loved, but then his headache wasn’t leaving him, and that wasn’t a good sign.
“Is everything okay, Sho-san?” Jun asked worriedly.
“Yeah, I think I just need to splash some water on my face,” Sho lied because he could feel bile rising from his throat, and that wasn’t really good. At some point, his eyes widened, scrambling to get to the bathroom. Somehow, he managed to throw up in the toilet bowl before he could create a mess.
Jun was already in his side the moment he emptied his stomach with his dinner, (probably his lunch too.) rubbing his back to soothe him.
“S-sorry.” Sho choked, flashing an apologetic smile towards the younger male because sadly, the seafood pasta he ate was gone to waste.
“You’re burning up, Sho-san,” was the reply he got after feeling Jun’s cool hand in his forehead. Yeah, maybe he was feeling hot all over.
“Sorry...” Sho repeated as Jun helped him up and directed him somewhere. It maybe the sickness that was clouding his vision, but the feel of mattress against his back confirmed that Jun probably brought him to a guest room.
Sho’s consciousness was slipping in and out since then. He couldn’t really tell what happened next. All he could register was damped cloth pressed against his skin, soft murmurs not far away, and soft skin against his forehead from time to time. And then, there was a familiar strong yet sweet smell that relaxed him to his much deserved rest.
The fresh smell of chicken soup woke him up. Sho was groggy, but it was a lot better than yesterday.
When he opened his eyes, Jun was placing the tray with a bowl in the bedside table, sitting on a chair beside the bed.
“Oh, glad you’re awake. How are you feeling, Sho-san?” Jun said, reaching out to Sho’s forehead to feel it. “Well, this is better.” Jun commented, satisfied with the result. “You better eat up, you need to drink your medicine later on, and then get a plenty of rest till tomorrow.” Jun remarked as he helped Sho to sit up so he could have his meal. Sho thought Jun would be placing the tray on his lap and let him eat it. Instead, Jun placed the tray on his own lap.
“I can eat on my own, you know.” Sho chuckled, but it came weak.
“Nah, I don’t want to risk you spilling on my bed so I’ll take this job.” Jun smiled, getting a spoonful of soup to feed Sho. It took a few seconds before Sho realized the implication in Jun’s words.
“...y-your bed?” Sho blinked. “I thought I was in the guest room or something.” Sho added.
“You’re sick, Sho-san. It’s better to let you sleep where I can actually see you. Now, say ah~” Jun deadpanned.
Sho stayed silent, but he still obediently finished Jun’s soup, until another thought came to him, “Then where did you sleep?”
Jun didn’t reply. Judging by the way Jun’s eyes looked away, Sho knew Jun slept in the chair to watch over him.
“I’m sorry for imposing to you suddenly.” Sho said, guilty.
“Hey, you don’t have to worry about it. Checking your schedule, with Kokuritsu, Beijing Olympics and all, it’s inevitable.” Jun said, “I’m glad I was able to take care of you.”
“Huh?”
When he looked at Jun, the younger male was flustered, and instead stated, “I mean you’d do the same if you’re in my place.” Jun smiled, reassuring the older male.
Sho nodded, quite happy. As scheduled, Sho took the medicine Jun provided after finishing his meal. Jun was helping him to lie down again and get comfortable when he said in an afterthought, “Well you could have just joined me in the bed you know. It’s your bed after all.” He didn’t know whether it was his imagination, but then he saw blush in Jun’s face. Sho didn’t comment on it anymore as Jun left to dispose the dishes in the sink.
“Didn’t you have any schedule today?” Sho then asked, when Jun came back from the kitchen.
Jun chuckled first before answering, “Yeap, you’re still sick.”
From the bed, Sho had a questioning look directed to Jun, who was gazing back to him with glee while standing in the closet to get something. “You actually didn’t remember I have two days off.” Jun supplied.
“Ah, yes...” Sho remembered, and then suddenly something came to his mind, “Oh damn!” Sho instantly sat up, but the abrupt action caused him getting dizzy, making him groan in pain.
Jun clicked his tongue, but rather in irritation, Sho could see amusement in Jun’s face. The younger male approached him. Jun put the book he got in the bedside table, and then he helped Sho to lie down again before informing him, “I already called your manager about your condition. Your only schedule today was cancelled anyways, and your next work would likely be our filming for Shukudai-kun.” Jun paused, sitting down on his chair while grabbing his book. “Basically, your day off became same as mine.” Jun ended, opening his book to start reading it.
Sho contemplated for awhile and then suggested, “Maybe I could go home now. I’m feeling better anyways.” When he looked towards the younger male, Jun’s eyes were piercing, making him to gulp his own saliva.
“Firstly, I already called your mom, and she told me to take care of you because even if you’re old enough, it seemed you can’t take yourself well.” Jun said while emitting his Do-S aura. “Secondly, I am not going to let you, Sakurai Sho, out of this house till I’m sure you’re okay. So behave well.” Jun warned.
“But-,” Sho couldn’t continue what he would be saying because seeing Jun’s eyebrow shooting up was scary right that moment. Sho might have even forgotten Jun was actually younger than him with how he nodded his head frantically.
After awhile, Sho grinned as he just let it be. He said, “Hai~”
Jun smirked in satisfaction before getting to what he was reading. Sho watched the other while reading since he wasn’t sleepy yet. When Jun looked back to him a moment later, he said, “Thank you.”
Jun replied it with a grin before feigning seriousness and commanding, “Sleep.”
Sho did obliged though, feeling overwhelmed with how he was taken good care by their worrywart Do-S banchou. It brought amazement to him, seeing the gap on how Jun could be inside and out.
When you look at Jun at first, you would think he was cold and distant when he was actually warm and sensitive. Jun was a person who would satisfy everyone’s needs before attending to his.
Just like a mother... Sho thought after awhile as he looked at the younger male when they were in the green room days after the incident. Jun – who probably felt someone was looking at him – raised an eyebrow in Sho’s direction since only him and Sho was in the green room that time.
Sho shook his head, trying to cover his face with a newspaper to hide his blush. If Sho would be honest, he had been staring at Jun for quite a while already. He just didn’t say anything so that Jun would just let that episode go. But then Jun didn’t easily dismiss it because he was already in front of Sho when the older male looked up. Sho would ask what the matter was, but Jun’s cool hand was placed in his forehead once again, and words were suddenly stuck in his throat.
“You’re not sick, are you?” Jun reconfirmed and Sho nodded at that.
“Yeah, don’t worry. I have recovered already.” Sho reassured Jun. Thanks to you. Sho would have added.
“You sure?”
Sho chuckled at Jun’s insistence, teasing him afterwards despite Jun looking at him intently, “Wait, aren’t I the worrywart in this group?”
“I still have your medicine if you want.” Jun said instead. He was still serious about the matter.
“Yeah, I’ll drink it later so you don’t have to worry.” Sho bribed then, and it worked somehow because Jun was smiling again before getting back to his seat.
Sho continued to read his newspaper as they waited for the others to arrive. Despite concentrating his mind on the articles written in the newspaper, Sho couldn’t help but think about Jun’s hand against his forehead. It was cool, but Sho felt warmness spreading all throughout his body, just like the previous days when Jun took care of him.
Sho wanted to repay Jun’s utmost hospitality. If he could, he would have done so by cooking, but then he was terrible in the kitchen. His mother even gave up on him when he asked her if she could teach him any easy recipe. And so, all he could do was treat Jun in a meal. That was why when a friend in common invited them into a party; Sho asked if they could go together. Since they still had time, Sho suggested eating first. Jun did agree, and Sho became excited because of that.
Sho booked a restaurant he frequented because he wanted Jun to taste their soba. In the end, he ordered everything he found recommendable.
“Whoa, this is plenty,” was Jun’s first comment when they arrived. It caused Sho to redden in embarrassment. Maybe he did get carried away.
“You don’t really have to eat all,” Sho shyly said, still embarrassed. Jun just laughed at it.
“I’ll partake!” Jun announced cheerfully after taking his chopsticks.
“I’ll partake....” Sho said softly, observing Jun’s reaction to the food in their table first. He was only able to relax again after seeing Jun’s smile as he tried each dish. Following Jun’s satisfied grin, Sho thought maybe he did okay.
Sho got worried again when they only have less than half an hour before the party, and the soba beside Jun was left barely untouched. He didn’t get the chance to ask the younger male though since they were hurrying to finish at least most of it.
Somehow, that worry had a great impact on Sho. He even mentioned it to one of his interviews unconsciously.
“Well, I wanted MatsuJun to eat various menus I found recommendable so I got excited and ordered way too much.” He paused then laughed before continuing, “When it became like we had only fifteen minutes left until the part, we gulped down the last menu. I wanted him to eat soba the most.” He narrated and then smiled, but there was sadness in his eyes. “I don’t think he remembers the taste of the soba, probably. I did it out of good intention but it turned out the opposite.” Sho regretted and hid it under a laugh.
It was probably his over-thinking mind that made him feel like that because when the only ones left were him and Jun in the green room days after that interview, the younger male talked about it casually.
“I did love the food there.” Jun started when he was removing his contacts in order to put his glasses instead.
“Huh?” Sho asked dumbfounded at first, halting himself in putting more things in his bag.
“The food from the last time I mean.” Jun clarified, his smile getting bigger when he added, “I did love the soba the most.”
It took time before it dawned to Sho what Jun was saying.
“Ah... that... I...” Sho stuttered, not knowing how to react or what to say. He just continued packing his things, while listening to Jun.
“Next time, let’s go there and eat at our heart’s content.” Jun said causing another paused to what Sho was doing. When Sho looked up, Jun was smiling to him and Sho smiled back.
“Yeah, let’s do that.” Sho managed to say although he was still a bit in dazed.
“Thanks for the hard work.” Jun said, ready to go.
“Thanks for the hard work.” Sho greeted back, watching as Jun made his way out.
Sho tilted his head sideways when Jun stopped before reaching the door, waiting for the other to say something.
“Thanks for the food.” Jun chirped before leaving, surprising Sho, but it was in a good way.
Sho was once again in high spirits, especially when he found a magazine lying in the couch Jun previously occupied. It carried his latest interview, and Sho had a conclusion then.
Yeah, Jun was a worrywart because he would make sure there won’t be misunderstandings, and everyone would be okay. He would try to attend to everyone’s needs even before thinking about his own, even now...
Their food arrived already, but Jun hadn’t gone back yet. Sho grew worried and was about to call him when the said male finally arrived with sweat visible in his forehead.
“You okay?” Sho asked as he noticed Jun was out of breath.
“Yeah, I just went to find a pharmacy around.” Jun replied, drinking the water that was served to cool his drying throat.
“Eh?” Sho’s eyes widened and guilt started to loom on him. "You shouldn't have-" Sho didn't continue when Jun raised a hand.
"It's okay." Jun shrugged, "Let's eat."
Sho didn't protest anymore since his stomach did it for him when it made a sound, making the two of them laugh.
"I'll partake!" They both said, and started eating.
Sho was enjoying too much as it seemed, because he kept on eating even if Jun wasn't anymore. Well, he was the bigger eater. It didn't help too since he would eat slowly while Jun would eat fast. Despite the duration of time Jun needed to wait, Sho didn't hear a single complaint. The younger man was even indulging Sho with stories.
It was getting late when Sho had enough, going to the bathroom first to pee, and then passing by the cashier to pay the bill before coming back to their booth.
When he was about to pay for it, the old lady in the cashier declined him, "Matsumoto-san already paid for it."
"Oh, really?" Sho asked and the old lady nodded. "Ah, thanks for the meal." He greeted then before coming back to the room.
"I thought I was paying?" Sho asked when he arrived, sitting back to his seat.
"Well, this isn't an Italian restaurant right?"
"But then it should be-," Sho wasn't able to continue anymore since Jun grabbed his hand the younger male could reach and put a tablet on his palm.
"Drink!" Jun commanded, making Sho to look at his own palm. It was the medicine Jun probably brought.
"I'll partake." Sho teased as he popped the medicine in his mouth. He was really grateful at Jun's attentiveness.
They left the restaurant afterwards and walking towards Sho's car. This time, Sho volunteered to drive. "It's the least I can do." He reasoned and Jun didn't protest, going around the car to sit at the passenger's seat while Sho took his seat as the driver.
It was when they were a couple blocks away when Sho noticed the closest pharmacy he could find from the restaurant. Judging from how far they had gotten, Jun would have run all the way to get back in time. No wonder Jun was out of breath when he came back, and Sho felt happy upon knowing how Jun took so much trouble in making sure he wouldn't get sick.
It was a red light when Sho stopped the car. He took that moment to call Jun. When he got the younger male's attention, Sho would have said a simple 'thank you' but instead he said, "Thanks for the treat."
Jun's lips formed into a wide smile, chuckling a moment later. Whether Jun understood what made him said that, Jun didn't voice it out. He just shrugged it off. Sho didn't say anything either. He just let the soft hum of the car's engine be the sound floating as they drove off.
sweetspicyhot Part 2Chapter 2: ITADAKIMASU - GOUCHOUSAMA DESHITA
Rather than the Italian restaurant that was promised, Jun drove them into a restaurant that they frequented. Sho didn't complain at the sudden change in their destination. It was a restaurant that specialized in soba, and who was he to protest about that. Jun parked the car at the nearest available area they could find. They could only get an empty area two blocks away, so they needed to walk the rest of the way.
Side by side, they walked through the streets until they arrived at the restaurant.
“Welcome!” The waitress greeted them, blushing afterwards when she realized who the customers were.
“Good evening, table for two please... though we would appreciate it if we could get a private booth.” Sho smiled at her.
“A-ah! Yes! Please follow me as I direct you to your table.” The waitress said, stuttering a bit. Sho looked back to his companion, who just shrugged, before the two of them followed behind the waitress.
When they finally settled at the room directed to them, the waitress left them to decide on their meal as another person was allotted to serve them. Sho probably knew the menu by heart since he only took out his laptop while Jun was still scanning the menu.
“Still the same?” Jun asked him. Sho only gave a nod, knowing what Jun meant.
After a moment, Jun relied to the waiter their order, including Sho’s without even asking the older male. Behind his laptop screen, Sho smiled. It still amused him how Jun knew everything he wanted to eat even to the point of how much bits of green onions should be put in Sho’s soba sauce.
“You’re forgetting gyoza though.” Sho piped in, playful.
“That’s the first one I ordered, Sakurai-san.” Jun said with a smirk, making Sho chuckle.
When the orders were placed, and all that was left was waiting, Jun took out some notes from his bag, scribbling something on it. Sho looked over his laptop to have a glimpse, and it seemed those notes were from the meeting earlier.
“I thought everything was fine now?” Sho asked, quirking an eyebrow.
“Yeah, but there are still parts that I think we need to rearrange.” Jun replied, pouting his lips while thinking. Sho left it at that. That was Mr. Perfectionist for you after all.
Silent stretched between them, but it wasn’t awkward. Only the sound of scribbles against paper, and typing hands against keyboard were heard though. Then, there were also the occasional sniffs from Sho.
“Have you got a medicine for it?” Jun said in the middle of the silence. When Sho looked up, Jun was still looking at his notes.
“Huh?”
“I said,” Jun started, his eyes finally leaving the notes to look at Sho, “If you already took a medicine for that?”
Sho blushed after being found out. It wasn’t really a big cold, so he didn’t pay attention to it at first. Thinking about it now, it seemed this thing he caught was getting worse.
“Well... I didn’t exactly think it would be this bad now.” Sho justified, but he only got a glare from Jun.
“I’ll take the medicine once I get home!” Sho swore, raising both his hands in mock surrender.
“Wait here...” Jun said, standing up. Before Sho let out another word, Jun left the room.
“Seriously...” Sho said, sighing. He wasn’t mad though. He somehow figured Jun would act like that once he knew something was up. To think that they said he was the worrywart in the group, Jun would actually be a lot worse. Well, it couldn’t be help. Jun was like that even then...
Sho always thought the title of being a worrywart would always be attached to him. As Nino would always put it, he was Arashi’s “MOTHER HEN”. It could be the case, but honestly he would prefer to be known as the worrywart father instead. With all the suits he had been wearing for News Zero lately, he would like to think that he was the hard working dad in the family that was Arashi.
If there would be a mother-figure among members, he would peg their youngest member to fill that role. A mother always had the image of a great cook, and Jun was.
He had been a witness to it ever since Jun attended those cooking lessons in preparation for his role as a chef in a drama. Since then, Jun would always bring his homemade bento to work, and he would share it with the other members whenever they were gathered for activities as a group. It was different recipes day by day. Sho - who had always been the recipient of such bento - would like to think he was Jun’s appointed food tester from then on. Even though all he could actually say when it comes to Jun’s cooking was MAXIMUM UMAII!
Heck, Sho didn’t even think twice in accepting Jun’s offer to have dinner together when the latter promised he would be cooking instead of eating outside in some restaurant. Despite feeling under the weather that night, he was all smiles thinking what Jun would prepare for tonight. There was also the bubbling feeling of excitement of being able to hangout again which rarely happened lately due to their busy schedules.
Sho thought Jun looked like he was waltzing around the kitchen as Sho observed him moving around. Even if Jun offered Sho to sit tight in the couch while watching any movie in his collection, Sho politely declined it because he preferred sitting in front of the island counter and to watch Jun doing his magic.
Sho already felt dizzy from the start. There was also the high tendency of asking Jun if it was okay to sleep first in the sofa, yet the sight of Jun while cooking enthralled him, making him stay just so he could continue watching. Sho wouldn’t admit it, but it was more interesting than any movie in his opinion. Yet the most beautiful sight of the night happened when Jun laid out their food. There was a satisfied yet shy smile appearing in Jun’s face when Sho had nothing but praises about his seafood pasta. Sho also thought that a good food would help him feel better, but it was far from happening.
Sho would have asked for a second serving because the pasta had the right amount of sweetness and spiciness that Sho loved, but then his headache wasn’t leaving him, and that wasn’t a good sign.
“Is everything okay, Sho-san?” Jun asked worriedly.
“Yeah, I think I just need to splash some water on my face,” Sho lied because he could feel bile rising from his throat, and that wasn’t really good. At some point, his eyes widened, scrambling to get to the bathroom. Somehow, he managed to throw up in the toilet bowl before he could create a mess.
Jun was already in his side the moment he emptied his stomach with his dinner, (probably his lunch too.) rubbing his back to soothe him.
“S-sorry.” Sho choked, flashing an apologetic smile towards the younger male because sadly, the seafood pasta he ate was gone to waste.
“You’re burning up, Sho-san,” was the reply he got after feeling Jun’s cool hand in his forehead. Yeah, maybe he was feeling hot all over.
“Sorry...” Sho repeated as Jun helped him up and directed him somewhere. It maybe the sickness that was clouding his vision, but the feel of mattress against his back confirmed that Jun probably brought him to a guest room.
Sho’s consciousness was slipping in and out since then. He couldn’t really tell what happened next. All he could register was damped cloth pressed against his skin, soft murmurs not far away, and soft skin against his forehead from time to time. And then, there was a familiar strong yet sweet smell that relaxed him to his much deserved rest.
The fresh smell of chicken soup woke him up. Sho was groggy, but it was a lot better than yesterday.
When he opened his eyes, Jun was placing the tray with a bowl in the bedside table, sitting on a chair beside the bed.
“Oh, glad you’re awake. How are you feeling, Sho-san?” Jun said, reaching out to Sho’s forehead to feel it. “Well, this is better.” Jun commented, satisfied with the result. “You better eat up, you need to drink your medicine later on, and then get a plenty of rest till tomorrow.” Jun remarked as he helped Sho to sit up so he could have his meal. Sho thought Jun would be placing the tray on his lap and let him eat it. Instead, Jun placed the tray on his own lap.
“I can eat on my own, you know.” Sho chuckled, but it came weak.
“Nah, I don’t want to risk you spilling on my bed so I’ll take this job.” Jun smiled, getting a spoonful of soup to feed Sho. It took a few seconds before Sho realized the implication in Jun’s words.
“...y-your bed?” Sho blinked. “I thought I was in the guest room or something.” Sho added.
“You’re sick, Sho-san. It’s better to let you sleep where I can actually see you. Now, say ah~” Jun deadpanned.
Sho stayed silent, but he still obediently finished Jun’s soup, until another thought came to him, “Then where did you sleep?”
Jun didn’t reply. Judging by the way Jun’s eyes looked away, Sho knew Jun slept in the chair to watch over him.
“I’m sorry for imposing to you suddenly.” Sho said, guilty.
“Hey, you don’t have to worry about it. Checking your schedule, with Kokuritsu, Beijing Olympics and all, it’s inevitable.” Jun said, “I’m glad I was able to take care of you.”
“Huh?”
When he looked at Jun, the younger male was flustered, and instead stated, “I mean you’d do the same if you’re in my place.” Jun smiled, reassuring the older male.
Sho nodded, quite happy. As scheduled, Sho took the medicine Jun provided after finishing his meal. Jun was helping him to lie down again and get comfortable when he said in an afterthought, “Well you could have just joined me in the bed you know. It’s your bed after all.” He didn’t know whether it was his imagination, but then he saw blush in Jun’s face. Sho didn’t comment on it anymore as Jun left to dispose the dishes in the sink.
“Didn’t you have any schedule today?” Sho then asked, when Jun came back from the kitchen.
Jun chuckled first before answering, “Yeap, you’re still sick.”
From the bed, Sho had a questioning look directed to Jun, who was gazing back to him with glee while standing in the closet to get something. “You actually didn’t remember I have two days off.” Jun supplied.
“Ah, yes...” Sho remembered, and then suddenly something came to his mind, “Oh damn!” Sho instantly sat up, but the abrupt action caused him getting dizzy, making him groan in pain.
Jun clicked his tongue, but rather in irritation, Sho could see amusement in Jun’s face. The younger male approached him. Jun put the book he got in the bedside table, and then he helped Sho to lie down again before informing him, “I already called your manager about your condition. Your only schedule today was cancelled anyways, and your next work would likely be our filming for Shukudai-kun.” Jun paused, sitting down on his chair while grabbing his book. “Basically, your day off became same as mine.” Jun ended, opening his book to start reading it.
Sho contemplated for awhile and then suggested, “Maybe I could go home now. I’m feeling better anyways.” When he looked towards the younger male, Jun’s eyes were piercing, making him to gulp his own saliva.
“Firstly, I already called your mom, and she told me to take care of you because even if you’re old enough, it seemed you can’t take yourself well.” Jun said while emitting his Do-S aura. “Secondly, I am not going to let you, Sakurai Sho, out of this house till I’m sure you’re okay. So behave well.” Jun warned.
“But-,” Sho couldn’t continue what he would be saying because seeing Jun’s eyebrow shooting up was scary right that moment. Sho might have even forgotten Jun was actually younger than him with how he nodded his head frantically.
After awhile, Sho grinned as he just let it be. He said, “Hai~”
Jun smirked in satisfaction before getting to what he was reading. Sho watched the other while reading since he wasn’t sleepy yet. When Jun looked back to him a moment later, he said, “Thank you.”
Jun replied it with a grin before feigning seriousness and commanding, “Sleep.”
Sho did obliged though, feeling overwhelmed with how he was taken good care by their worrywart Do-S banchou. It brought amazement to him, seeing the gap on how Jun could be inside and out.
When you look at Jun at first, you would think he was cold and distant when he was actually warm and sensitive. Jun was a person who would satisfy everyone’s needs before attending to his.
Just like a mother... Sho thought after awhile as he looked at the younger male when they were in the green room days after the incident. Jun – who probably felt someone was looking at him – raised an eyebrow in Sho’s direction since only him and Sho was in the green room that time.
Sho shook his head, trying to cover his face with a newspaper to hide his blush. If Sho would be honest, he had been staring at Jun for quite a while already. He just didn’t say anything so that Jun would just let that episode go. But then Jun didn’t easily dismiss it because he was already in front of Sho when the older male looked up. Sho would ask what the matter was, but Jun’s cool hand was placed in his forehead once again, and words were suddenly stuck in his throat.
“You’re not sick, are you?” Jun reconfirmed and Sho nodded at that.
“Yeah, don’t worry. I have recovered already.” Sho reassured Jun. Thanks to you. Sho would have added.
“You sure?”
Sho chuckled at Jun’s insistence, teasing him afterwards despite Jun looking at him intently, “Wait, aren’t I the worrywart in this group?”
“I still have your medicine if you want.” Jun said instead. He was still serious about the matter.
“Yeah, I’ll drink it later so you don’t have to worry.” Sho bribed then, and it worked somehow because Jun was smiling again before getting back to his seat.
Sho continued to read his newspaper as they waited for the others to arrive. Despite concentrating his mind on the articles written in the newspaper, Sho couldn’t help but think about Jun’s hand against his forehead. It was cool, but Sho felt warmness spreading all throughout his body, just like the previous days when Jun took care of him.
Sho wanted to repay Jun’s utmost hospitality. If he could, he would have done so by cooking, but then he was terrible in the kitchen. His mother even gave up on him when he asked her if she could teach him any easy recipe. And so, all he could do was treat Jun in a meal. That was why when a friend in common invited them into a party; Sho asked if they could go together. Since they still had time, Sho suggested eating first. Jun did agree, and Sho became excited because of that.
Sho booked a restaurant he frequented because he wanted Jun to taste their soba. In the end, he ordered everything he found recommendable.
“Whoa, this is plenty,” was Jun’s first comment when they arrived. It caused Sho to redden in embarrassment. Maybe he did get carried away.
“You don’t really have to eat all,” Sho shyly said, still embarrassed. Jun just laughed at it.
“I’ll partake!” Jun announced cheerfully after taking his chopsticks.
“I’ll partake....” Sho said softly, observing Jun’s reaction to the food in their table first. He was only able to relax again after seeing Jun’s smile as he tried each dish. Following Jun’s satisfied grin, Sho thought maybe he did okay.
Sho got worried again when they only have less than half an hour before the party, and the soba beside Jun was left barely untouched. He didn’t get the chance to ask the younger male though since they were hurrying to finish at least most of it.
Somehow, that worry had a great impact on Sho. He even mentioned it to one of his interviews unconsciously.
“Well, I wanted MatsuJun to eat various menus I found recommendable so I got excited and ordered way too much.” He paused then laughed before continuing, “When it became like we had only fifteen minutes left until the part, we gulped down the last menu. I wanted him to eat soba the most.” He narrated and then smiled, but there was sadness in his eyes. “I don’t think he remembers the taste of the soba, probably. I did it out of good intention but it turned out the opposite.” Sho regretted and hid it under a laugh.
It was probably his over-thinking mind that made him feel like that because when the only ones left were him and Jun in the green room days after that interview, the younger male talked about it casually.
“I did love the food there.” Jun started when he was removing his contacts in order to put his glasses instead.
“Huh?” Sho asked dumbfounded at first, halting himself in putting more things in his bag.
“The food from the last time I mean.” Jun clarified, his smile getting bigger when he added, “I did love the soba the most.”
It took time before it dawned to Sho what Jun was saying.
“Ah... that... I...” Sho stuttered, not knowing how to react or what to say. He just continued packing his things, while listening to Jun.
“Next time, let’s go there and eat at our heart’s content.” Jun said causing another paused to what Sho was doing. When Sho looked up, Jun was smiling to him and Sho smiled back.
“Yeah, let’s do that.” Sho managed to say although he was still a bit in dazed.
“Thanks for the hard work.” Jun said, ready to go.
“Thanks for the hard work.” Sho greeted back, watching as Jun made his way out.
Sho tilted his head sideways when Jun stopped before reaching the door, waiting for the other to say something.
“Thanks for the food.” Jun chirped before leaving, surprising Sho, but it was in a good way.
Sho was once again in high spirits, especially when he found a magazine lying in the couch Jun previously occupied. It carried his latest interview, and Sho had a conclusion then.
Yeah, Jun was a worrywart because he would make sure there won’t be misunderstandings, and everyone would be okay. He would try to attend to everyone’s needs even before thinking about his own, even now...
Their food arrived already, but Jun hadn’t gone back yet. Sho grew worried and was about to call him when the said male finally arrived with sweat visible in his forehead.
“You okay?” Sho asked as he noticed Jun was out of breath.
“Yeah, I just went to find a pharmacy around.” Jun replied, drinking the water that was served to cool his drying throat.
“Eh?” Sho’s eyes widened and guilt started to loom on him. "You shouldn't have-" Sho didn't continue when Jun raised a hand.
"It's okay." Jun shrugged, "Let's eat."
Sho didn't protest anymore since his stomach did it for him when it made a sound, making the two of them laugh.
"I'll partake!" They both said, and started eating.
Sho was enjoying too much as it seemed, because he kept on eating even if Jun wasn't anymore. Well, he was the bigger eater. It didn't help too since he would eat slowly while Jun would eat fast. Despite the duration of time Jun needed to wait, Sho didn't hear a single complaint. The younger man was even indulging Sho with stories.
It was getting late when Sho had enough, going to the bathroom first to pee, and then passing by the cashier to pay the bill before coming back to their booth.
When he was about to pay for it, the old lady in the cashier declined him, "Matsumoto-san already paid for it."
"Oh, really?" Sho asked and the old lady nodded. "Ah, thanks for the meal." He greeted then before coming back to the room.
"I thought I was paying?" Sho asked when he arrived, sitting back to his seat.
"Well, this isn't an Italian restaurant right?"
"But then it should be-," Sho wasn't able to continue anymore since Jun grabbed his hand the younger male could reach and put a tablet on his palm.
"Drink!" Jun commanded, making Sho to look at his own palm. It was the medicine Jun probably brought.
"I'll partake." Sho teased as he popped the medicine in his mouth. He was really grateful at Jun's attentiveness.
They left the restaurant afterwards and walking towards Sho's car. This time, Sho volunteered to drive. "It's the least I can do." He reasoned and Jun didn't protest, going around the car to sit at the passenger's seat while Sho took his seat as the driver.
It was when they were a couple blocks away when Sho noticed the closest pharmacy he could find from the restaurant. Judging from how far they had gotten, Jun would have run all the way to get back in time. No wonder Jun was out of breath when he came back, and Sho felt happy upon knowing how Jun took so much trouble in making sure he wouldn't get sick.
It was a red light when Sho stopped the car. He took that moment to call Jun. When he got the younger male's attention, Sho would have said a simple 'thank you' but instead he said, "Thanks for the treat."
Jun's lips formed into a wide smile, chuckling a moment later. Whether Jun understood what made him said that, Jun didn't voice it out. He just shrugged it off. Sho didn't say anything either. He just let the soft hum of the car's engine be the sound floating as they drove off.
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