The Baseball part fourteen (edited)

[krystalkatz.livejournal.com]

 “I can’t… I told you Nino’s sick… Fine just for an hour… Okay, I’ll see you soon…” Jun sighed handing up the phone and then turning to face him he gently stroked Nino’s hair lightly “Sorry, baby, I’ve got to do an interview… will you be okay for about an hour?”

“I’m not a baby…” Nino pouted hating that he was causing so many problems for his lover. His eyes itched and his mouth was so dry it felt like he had crawled through a desert on his tongue but he really wished that he wasn't like this so  Jun would stop giving him such worried looks
“But you look so sick” Jun said chewing his lip and Nino rolled his eyed the best that he could shuffling down into the bed as he growled out;

“Go before I kill you…I’ll just be sleeping anyway” Nino said wincing as the mucus moved around on his chest causing another wave of coughing that he couldn't stop no matter how much he tried causing the model to look horrified his finger hovering on the call back button “Ring Sakurai-san and you'll feel my wraith…”

“What could you do? You’re as weak as a kitten…” Jun joked kissing his forehead as he gave smile and Nino glared again muttering sharply;

“I can withhold sex when I'm better…”

“Okay fine! But make sure you do sleep” Jun agreed with a laugh his lips finding the top of his head again “No playing on games”

“You know it’s strange that my boyfriend sounds like my dad” Nino grinned slightly wondering just how anyone would think he could play on games while he was like this. Though he did have to admit that he did normally like that Jun had a fully equipped entertainment system and all the latest games. Jun pinched his nose and then hissed with surprise when the doorbell rang.

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“God damn it…” The model hissed getting to his feet and stalking to the door. He was fuming with everything that he had inside of him at his manager for not being able to get him out of the stupid interview even though he had expressly said he needed the time off. Of course he hadn’t been able to officially state that he was taking time from filming because of Nino so had gotten Sakurai to say that it was him under the weather. He was very surprised to find Takashi standing in front of him when he pulled open the door and he growled loudly, he hand tightening on the door handle, “What are you doing here?”

“I heard you were sick…” Takashi said with concern his eyes moving over his face before a relieved smile formed “You don’t look sick…Pulling a sick-y?”

“I’m not sick…Nino is…” He answered rolling his eyes. It had to have something to do with the special because never had he had to endure so much time with his father. The man normally only appeared once or twice a year and then went away again when Jun confirmed his dislike of him. Now though concern and panic flashed in the deep brown eyes that were almost reflections of his own and he was pushing his way into the apartment asking almost as panicked as he had been;

“Nino? Is he okay? Is he here? Has he seen a doctor?”

“Yes, yes, yes, and yes…What does it have to do with you?” Jun growled out closing the door reluctantly having to admit that the concern did seem genuine and if he was going to stay around he wouldn’t feel so guilty when he left his boyfriend. Who would have thought that his dad would actually come in handy? He thought rolling his eyes while Takashi turned his eyes almost comically wide.

“Did you know that he was sick a lot as a kid? They thought he was going to die!” He said and Jun felt the blood drain away from his head and his heart give one painfully slow thump against his ribs.

“What?”

“Yup…He was very sick…Kari-chan told me!”

“Kari-chan…?” Jun grumbled wondering why his dad was being so familiar with Nino’s sister. They had only met once. Okay he was physically older than she was but she was clearly the more mature of the two. Takashi didn’t seem to think he had done anything wrong though and just smiled happily as he nodded giving a hum,

“Kari…Nino’s sister…She’s cute…”

“If you go anywhere near her…” Jun growled his fists clenching until he heard a stumble and then a pitiful moan coming from the direction of the bed room. His neck almost snapped as he turned it quickly shocked to see Nino standing in the door way looking pale and shaky the quilt cover wrapped around loosely around his skinny sweaty body.

 “Kazu, why are you out of bed?” Jun asked in a calm voice ignoring his father now as he marched over and put a hand on Nino’s forehead frowning when he felt the fever almost burn his hand. He had thought that it would have broken by now but it didn’t seem to be the case.
“I heard raised voices…Un…Jun…Don’t fight…” The teenager mumbled flopping against him his body too weak to keep moving.

“I’m sorry…Come on let’s get you back to bed” he murmured gently scooping him up into his arms and carrying him into the bedroom. After laying him down on the bed he gently kissed his sweaty and, he was surprised to find, tear stained cheek. “My poor little brat…” Jun whispered laying down behind him hugging him tightly knowing that he had to get going soon but refusing to leave until he heard the first soft snores leaving his lover’s mouth. “I love you…”

No answer came but he wasn’t expecting one and he slowly left the bed and sighed when he saw his father in the kitchen mixing up some weird kind of concoction with herbs and vitamin C. He doubted if anything in it was harmful and he would be glad if Nino could be given some fluids. He stood beside the fridge watching his father work for a minute or two and then asked;

“How long you staying here?”

“How long do you have to go out for?” Takashi asked without looking up from his brew and Nino Jun chewed his lip not bothering to ask how he knew that he had to go out, for all he knew Takashi could have the phone tapped or something.

“An hour to an hour and a half I won’t be any longer than that…”

“Then that’s how long I’ll stay…Do you have honey?” Takashi asked and Jun sighed moving from the fridge and pulling out a jar of honey from the cupboard. “Milk…Please…”

Rolling his eyes Jun went back to the fridge and pulled out the small carton of milk that he only had in the apartment because Nino liked his coffee foamy and milky. Takashi hummed with happiness as he started to warm the milk and honey in the pan adding only the tiniest drop of the herb and Vitamin mixture.

“Um…If I’m not back in an hour will you give him his pills? They’re on the side the directions are…”

“I can read…Go now! The sooner that you go the sooner you’ll come back!” Takashi giggled taking a wooden spoon and stirring the mixture like a witch. Jun sighed and rolled his eyes again before admitting defeat and heading out of the apartment.

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Takashi smiled to himself as his soon left making sure the honey had completely blended with the milk before setting it to one side to cool. He wasn’t surprised by Jun’s overly caring nature…Well he would have been if it was directed at him. But the boy that was laid in the bed was a different story. Jun clearly adored him and vase versa. He’d been able to see it the moment that he had seen them and from a professional point of view his first reaction should have been to think that his son was an idiot. To risk his fledgling career like that but that wasn’t what first crossed his mind, what first crossed his mind was that Jun looked happier than he had ever seen him and he was going to make sure that it stayed that way. He had talked to Nino to see what he was like and he was sure that the boy would be good for him and when he had met the family he was more than sure he was certain of it.

He hummed aware that the boy needed sleep but he had looked almost dehydrated to him and he doubted that he would be feeling very refreshed and comfortable. Jun wouldn’t want to force him but he had no such quims and after pouring his milk and honey mixture into a glass he filled a bowl with some cool water and carried it all to the bedroom. The boy was half unconscious on the bed looking smaller and frailer than any teenager should and from the glazed over expression that was in his eyes he wasn’t sure if he was awake or asleep or not until he coughed, his whole body shuddering with it.

“Hey little Nino-chan…You look exhausted…Drink this…” He said as brightly as he could without sounding too over the top as he sat down and rested the tray on his lap.

“Don…Wanna…”

“Yes you do! I made it for you and I promise that it tastes nice! Nicer than medicine anyway” The actor said gently picking up the glass and holding it to his lips and after putting up a weak resistance Nino obediently opened his mouth and let him pour it down his throat a few drops at a time. “There see…”

“Un…Daddy…” Nino whimpered his eyes closing again as he slid forward his head connecting with his chest jostling around the bowl of water until it spilled into his lap. Takashi chuckled softly pushing back into the bed and taking the flannel and gently running it over his forehead. Nino gave a happy sigh his lips forming into a smile as his eyes fully closed again. “I’m sorry…”

“What for?” The older man asked playing along knowing that the boy was completely out of it and not knowing what he was doing or saying. The first time he had ever seen Jun was when he had been like this. In a tiny hospital room after being hit by a car. His blood type was so rare that his mother had been forced to contact him and ask him to donate. He couldn’t refuse her no matter what his manager had said and when he had gone into the room the little eight year old boy that was his soon had been so still. He had fallen in love with him in that moment, but he knew that he couldn’t be a father he’d made his choice to tell everybody would have ruined his life. He had thought that he was doing the right thing, giving him a normal life but he had stayed with him for as long as he dared after giving blood. It wasn’t until a lot later that he realised that he had been the only one in the room. “Why are you sorry Nino-chan?”

“I didn’t get the scholarship…I failed…” Nino whined softly tears running down his cheeks as Takashi wiped his brow with the cloth. He had heard about the scholarship from Kari, the girl had been so proud of her little brother but he had noticed the way that Nino had gone quiet looking sheepish and uncomfortable under the praise. He had thought that he was just being modest but now he knew.

“…I…You shouldn’t worry about that…Not now…” He said washing away the sweat from his neck knowing that a phone call from him could have the boy in any college that he wanted. It would take a donation of course and he was sure that Nino would have to pass the entrance exams the same as anyone else but he doubted that his help would be welcomed.

“But…I wanted to please…You…” Nino sniffled fatter tears than before running down his cheeks and Takashi had made up his mind even before he had moved to catch them. No matter what it took he would fix it for him. He had plenty of money and very few things that he spent it on.

“You have…I promise…You don’t have to worry about it…Everything will be okay…” He promised with a grin ruffling the boy’s hair before adding “Daddy will fix it…”

TBC
A/N: I hope that this was okay ^_^

Comments

[tempestade-13.livejournal.com]

Poor Nino ......
Takashi seems to be a very caring person despite everything!!!! ^_^
I'm sure Jun will rely a little more on him later.......

[br-arashi.livejournal.com]

I'm so in love with this Takashi! He really is a troubled man and wants to please his son badly... And now, as anyone, had fallen for Nino's charms, loooool!
Who would refuse this brat anything?

[ralatoindah.livejournal.com]

I wanna hug and rain Takashi with kisses on his cheeks so much xDDD. He's so nice and sweet :') :') :').
If only Jun and Takashi could spend some time to talk and get to know each other better :'(.
Can't wait for the next chapter!!!

[krystalkatz.livejournal.com]

Hehehe I promise that he gets somebody to do that for him :D
Yup Jun could see how much his dad really does care about him...I promise that he will figure it out eventually...
:D
Thanks for reading ^_^

[gambitsfox.livejournal.com]

Ah, daddy will make it better.....so sweet. : )

[leiva21]

I read the last few chapters in one go and by the time I got to the end of this chapter, I went awwwww.... Takashi has a really good heart, and he really wanted to connect with Jun but Jun is too stubborn but they really need to work on their communication.
And Takashi wanted to help Nino genuinely. I think he is starting to act as a dad now.
I fell in love more and more with Jun XP, he's a perfect boyfriend for Nino, taking care of him when he's sick, even telling people that he's sick just to be with Nino, what a sweet sacrifice.
Nino is so fragile when he's sick, it seems that his sickness is really bad and he's not getting any better at all... They should bring him to the hospital

[matsuaurore.livejournal.com]

My poor baby Kazu, he is so sick TT the scene with him and takashi was pretty cute! :)

[yumi-usagi.livejournal.com]

Poor Nino! :(
Jun and Takashi are both so sweet in this chapter XD I'm glad you changed Takashi into a nice character :D
Thanks for sharing!