Sword Art Online V2: Reboot and Reactivate (alexia__ and ~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~, Mature?)

[~*~FaLlEn*SnOw~*~]

This whole scene, this entire scenario, reminded Shinji all too much of the times spent in the hospital after the defeat of Sword Art Online, when the servers had been destroyed, and the game torn to pieces, releasing ninety-five percent of the victims, keeping the last five percent trapped for the whole Elfheim Online incident that occurred a few months later. Shinji, despite his love of games, had not partaken in that game, however, he did get caught up in the horror of Gun Gale, and the one known as 'Death Gun'.

 

Hearing what Lance was saying to him, he lays quietly on the bed, his eyes losing their glazed appearance as seconds trickled by, gaining his consciousness every passing moment. His fingers curl in response to Lance's hands holding onto his own, and blinks slowly when held in an embrace, the sensation of Lance's body against his own waking him up even more.

 

For a few minutes he was silent still, before he speaks up, his voice quiet, barely audible, and muffled slightly by the mask over his face. "It's the game. The game Lance...it has to do with the game..." Everything that has happened to him all reaches back to that game. SAO. What people didn't know was that Shinji was distantly related to the creator of that game, and even in his young age, fifteen at the time, had helped with the concept of SAO:V2. And the secrets it held.

 

"He told me...it was to ensure I kept my word. But, if I took too long...I would eventually die...Lance...I want to go to England. I want to learn about your home... I don't want to die..." He begins to cry again, tears falling silently down his face.

[alexia__]

He noted the stillness of the boy in his e,brace and the way his hands slightly curled, the room was dead quiet making a pin drop sound like a bomb. Their breathing came in distorted breaths making Lance hold the other with more care.

 

His eyes widen at what he was hearing. Lance was well aware of the incident that took place with the first game, names and stories had been everywhere for months and months to come, even after the whole world was still in stand. At the time he had been in England but even there the news had been heard.

As for Shinji , he too was aware of it, now for this he'd not prepared. How do you prepare for death....again. Lance's hand shock, even as he tried to hold to Shinji for support emotionally he felt drained but this... this ..this

 

His face was white and now air came in hard gasps "Shi-nji you promised" he said drowned by his own body, sounding as if he was softly sinking into water "You said you wouldn't leave"

His emotions were so strong Lance could not cry, instead he felt as if he was about to throw up his body now cold and lifeless against the other's.

He could feel life draining out of him as the though was registered into his head.

'I'm a doctor' he screamed internally 'I can help you, dammit'

Lance's internal self cried as he said these words, but outside all he could be was a cold stone like figure.

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"I...am not going to leave you. I promised. Yes..." Shinji lay there, motionless, almost as if he were already dead. His mind was slowly becoming numb as systems began to shut down, and even as his eyes glaze over again, he continued talking, his voice monotone, sounding almost like a robot. He needed to get the information to Lance, before it was too late, and he actually did die.

 

"I need the game. Sword Art Online, Version Two. I need to go in the game. Do what I was told, the promise I was forced to make. If I do not, I will die. But if I do, when it is done, the nanites in my body will be destroyed, having kept my promise, and I will be freed from the grasp of death. Once the deed is committed, I must shut down the program as soon as it starts. Or else we will have a similar tragedy to the original game. I need the SAO:V2 game."

 

The key was the NervGear, in which Shinji owned. It was the original design, which had actually been banned and to be destroyed by the highest of the Japanese government itself. But Shinji was forced to keep his, as it was of special design. "I made this mistake. And I will fix it. SAO Version Two is...my fault...and I will fix it, before anyone else dies. Lance...please help me..." His voice was no longer monotone, but struggling, unable to move, his nervous system was failing, he could barely feel anything. "Please...I'll tell you...everything..."

 

Unbeknownst to Lance, Shinji had actually brought the gaming stuff with, his lap top, his game, and the NervGear. Maybe he did know, Shinji never asked. But he'd need it to complete his task. "Lance...I'll never...leave you..."

[alexia__]

He could hear the others voice and his tone, the words of measurement did nothing for Lance and even made him more scared at one point. His hands kept hold of the other afraid that if he'd let go Shinji would disappear simply leave in a blink of an eye. In his head Lance replayed over and over the memories they had together trying to deeply engrave them, afraid that they too would leave him.

 

Hearing the words leaving Shinji's mouth Lance forgot to breath simply held to the other afraid to look at his face, or move. He nodded every so often to the words in understanding while his brain performed a million functions trying to figure out how to get Shinji out of this.

In his head he concluded two things, the games was back in Japan, and it was nearly impossible to drag the other back there.

He heard the way Shinji's voice soon changed and stabs of guilt hit every nerve in his body. Impossible. Impossible.

This continued his internal dilemma until he tightened his grip around the other and closed his eyes .

 

"dammit Shinji, I won't make it in time back to Japan" his voice was a tight rope between complete pain and severe desperation.

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"No...I b-brought...them...with...th-the game and...my laptop...pl-plus my NervGear...in my...c-carry...on...I promise...I won't leave you...I love you." He was no struggling with speaking, his eyes open but unseeing, his sense of sight shut down completely. "...Lance...!" He freezes, feeling himself slipping. He could no longer move, as sound shuts off, everything falling silent.

 

Then, everything goes haywire, as things shut down, coming to a grinding halt, or close to it. The only thing that seemed to be functioning halfway decent was his brain, the thing needed by the game. That was how the maker of these nanites designed it to work. Most things function with the brain in the body, but how the nanites worked, it bypassed that, and attacked the organ directly.

 

Tears fell from his eyes as the machines go off, going berserk, they read the vital signs, the heart monitor flat lining, showing Shinji's heart had stopped, and yet he was still living, continuing to exist with a body that was no longer functioning. The nanites were keeping him alive, but only for maybe another half day, a full day at most, if they were lucky.

[alexia__]

He knew he had to get the boy hocked but the constant sound of the straight heart monitor had caused him to go cold almost as if snow had been pored on him. Luckily their bags had been brought in my Leo who told Lance it would come in handy. His shaking hand reach for the boy's vitals and removes them placing them on himself.

The machine sparks up again, this time showing Lance's heart beat and breathing. His hand continue with the proceed he knew so well.

 

The nerve gear was placed on Shinji's small head by Lance who then continued to firing up the computer with the game. Everything was controlled by the laptop in Lance's hands.

 

His nerves were beyond stressed, all he could think was.

'If this is not the answer then I've killed him' and he knew, after loosing his parents, another death would be the end of his life.

Far too many things had occurred for Lance to continue and carry all that weight.

 

His large hand wrapped around Shinji's and he smiled knowing that the boy was fine because his hands were warm.

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The moment the game was turned on and booted up, automatically logging Shinji in, he appears within NWC, as Shiro. Looking around, his eyes flicking back and forth, he looks towards the tower in the distance, knowing he had to go there immediately. "Alright, let's do this." He mutters to himself, dashing at his fastest speed yet, running through the streets full throttle, not bothering to stop as people complained. He couldn't stop. His life was in danger.

 

What would have taken an average player twenty minutes, took Shinji ten to reach the large towering corporation building built at the center of the city. Not pausing for a second, he runs inside, taking an elevator to the very top floor. Reaching a door, he puts in a pass code only he knew, the door hissing as it slides open, and goes inside. Once in, the door shuts with a clang behind him, the lock clicking once more into place.

 

The room revealed to him was the digital server control room, access to every account, data file, and information on the game. This room was the life line of SAO:V2, the virtual beating heart of the game. Walking over to a control panel, Shinji places his hand on the reader, which confirmed his I.D., allowing him complete control over everything in the room.

 

Placing in a code, it overrides the main data server, and pulling out a certain device from his inventory, placing it into a data chip entry slot, everything is soon glowing red. For some reason, seeing the screens red did not stir anything within him. Maybe it was because he was in game, or so focused on his task at hand. A voice command is prompted, and taking a deep breath, he recites the initial launch code.

 

"Sword Art Online, Version two, reboot and reactivate. Code 341290087, project alpha return. Between darkness and light, none will prevail, angels and demons both fall to my feet. Returning to heaven and to hell, rectify my coming, and know you are no more. Definition: Complete annihilation. Link start." With the code finished he steps back and watches as the screens read OVERRIDE, WARNING, DESTABILATION DETECTED. Sighing, Shinji logs out.

 

The moment he finishes, the nanites vaporize, while healing his body at the same time. To an extent. His heart starts beating properly, and he could breathe easier. Slowly he opens his eyes. Looking around, they land on Lance, who was holding onto his hand. Giving a light squeeze, he let's the other know he was back.

 

Despite it seeming to have been quick, it had actually taken nearly two hours for him to complete what he needed to do. Even with that done, he would need to return, before things got out of hand. However, that wouldn't be in a while, the actual override took one month, and after that they'd have real big problems. Sword Art Online a second time over kind of big.

 

"I told you...I wasn't going to leave you...I made a promise..."

[alexia__]

Lance's eyes shot up when he feels movement in the bed.. They settled on the others face and he freezes all sorts of emotions running in his body.

 

He gives the other a weak smile "W-welcome back" and slowly moves to where Shinji was hugging his body the sound of his heart beating strongly against his chest.

"I was so scared" he whispers but a smile reflected itself on his face. Softly their lips touch and they kiss; happiness runs down Lance's stomach as he felt the warmth of the skin.

 

While Shinji had been asleep Lance had kissed him multiple times but his lips had been cold and lifeless, giving him chill, increasing the pain his chest. But now it was different Shinji was alive.

His hands came up and settled on each side of the boy's face, his touch gentle as if the other was a small child.

 

"I never doubted you" he whispers "but your skin was so cold I thought you...."

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Shinji smiles weakly as Lance moved to hug him, his heart beating quite steadily in his chest, and he could feel Lance's as well. "I was scared too..." He replies softly, Shinji had indeed thought he'd not make it back in time, fearing he wouldn't be able to keep the promise he had made to Lance, the promise of how he wouldn't leave Lance, how he'd come back to him.

 

His lips press lightly to Lance's, savoring the warmth against his skin, his own, which was still slightly cold, but slowly being filled once more with heat, every second that passed, his body was hard at work healing itself. His eyes look into Lance's when the other touches his face with his hands, so gently, as if he were afraid the even the slightest wrong touch would shatter Shinji to pieces like a fragile piece of glass.

 

"Yes, but...I didn't...I'm...here now." He whispers this in reply to what Lance says, knowing all too well how cold his body must have gotten. As cold as death itself. Shinji had been on the very brink of falling to the void, unable to come back this time around. His eyes unfocused slightly as fatigue washes over him. That ordeal had put his mind and body though a great deal of stress. "I'm...so tired Lance..." He murmurs, his hand going to take Lance's, his grip next to none at all, weaker than a newborn's.

 

"So...tired..." His eyes begin to close, but he fights it. He didn't want to sleep...not yet...what if he fell asleep, and never woke up again? Shinji feared that would happen, he wanted to stay awake with Lance. "I don't...want to sleep...I'm afraid..."

[alexia__]

He quickly removed his shoes and gets into the bed covering both their bodies under the white sheet. The machines in the room had been turned off after some time by Lance, and due to this hospital being a small town one the doctors usually remained in the first floors with the critical patient giving Lance all the liberty he desired.

 

Some time before he had locked the door preventing anyone from coming in. Now they both laid under the white sheet and soft beds looking at each other. Lance's eyes could see Shinji's struggle to sleep and he places his hand over the boy's eyes.

"its okay" he whispered in the others ear "you can sleep I'll be here" his free hand traveled up and down Shinji's back feeling the smoothness of the boy and how his breathing decreased as he feel asleep.

 

He was not naive enough as to believe the two would live happily ever after, there were still many secrets in between one another, but this gave Lance hope that what ever came net they would be fine, or simply die trying.

 

The whiteness of the sheet made Shinji face lighter than what it was and gave the whole situation a carefree atmosphere. Lance did not sleep though he remained awake with the boy in his hands. Watching over him and everything around them, like a guardian.

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When Lance got into the bed with him, Shinji relaxes a bit, even more so when Lance's hand moves to cover his eyes, and the other moving along his back. Eventually he couldn't fight it any longer, and his eyes close fully, his breathing becoming slower and steady paced as he falls asleep. With Lance there by his side, watching over him like a guardian angel, Shinji slept soundly, no bad memories plagued him.

 

During the entire night, and well into the morning, Shinji slept on, not moving once the entire time. It was late morning by the time he woke again, relief spreading through his veins as he opened his eyes. A soft sigh escapes his lips, and he looks around, head turning first to the left, then to the right, where he'd known Lance had been laying next to him during the night.

 

"...Lance..." He whispers, his voice quiet but not struggling as much like the last time, but it was still weak sounding. Shinji wondered if Lance would ask him to share his secrets, to explain his own past now, just as Lance had done with him, opening up and telling Shinji his darker secrets about his history and life. But Shinji was scared. He wasn't ready to tell...but he knew he'd eventually have to do so. Or else things would eventually fall apart between them. And that was the last thing Shinji wanted.

[alexia__]

His eyes opened at the others call and he adjusts slightly before looking down on his. Shinji was tightly pressed against Lance's chest, his little body shaping perfectly with the other.

He smiles but does not speak, Lance felt a sharp pain at the back of his throat when he swallowed and assumed he was getting sick. He watched the other for a bit before seeing the other's eyes and their small dilemma.

 

"Shinji, what's wrong" he asks his voice sounding raspy and sick, now confirming his prediction. His hand came up to Shinji's hair and pushed it all back allowing his for a better view of the boy's face.

 

Their eyes connected now but no sounds was spoken. Truth was Lance was had many questions for the other, so many they might have hours and hours of speech but, Lance knew better than anyone what not wanting to talk felt like. How it felt to want to keep secrets hidden without them damaging your life.

"You don't have to say it" he whispers "I won't leave you for saying it or not saying it. There is no rush...when you're ready when you feel you want to talk I'll be there to listen"

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A concerned look forms upon Shinji's face when he hears Lance's raspy voice, worried that the other was becoming sick. He says nothing, but stars back into Lance's eyes, a frown on his lips, and shame wallowing like the sea within his gaze. He didn't even know what to say, where to start, nor was even sure he actually wanted to say anything at all. Shinji was filled with shame for hiding his own past, but...he hated it. Even thinking about it made his stomach cringe.

 

But it seemed he didn't need to say anything because Lance speaks up, telling him there was no rush. That when he was ready to talk, Lance would be there to listen. Shinji nods quietly, relaxing just a bit. "A...alright..." He murmurs, leaning against Lance's chest. Sighing softly. "I'm sorry...I...promise I'll tell you. But I'm not ready yet..." He sighs again, one hand reaching to rest against the spot where Lance's heart was beating.

 

"Lance? Are you...feeling alright? You don't sound too good..." Looking up to Lance's face, he reaches up to touch his cheek, his fingertips slightly cold, but not terribly so. They just weren't as warm as they normaly were. Shinji felt that him going through this and dragging Lance along with him had taken it's toll not only his own health, but Lance's as well. "I hope you're okay..."

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"You noticed too right?" he says "I might have gotten sick, but don't worry we are leaving to London tonight and Amelia will take care of the rest once we are there" answers Lance with a bright smile on his face.

 

What he had failed to tell the other was the amount of time they would spend there, luckily for both their college classes could be done online as well making Lance want to extend his time in the city.

"Also...its a bit cold there but you will like it" Lance's hand slightly shake Shinji's boy in excitement making the boy's worried disappear.

 

 

Some time after the nurses brought in dinner for both of them. Lance wasn't very hungry but instead had hot tea and a few warm biscuits. The outside was dark now and the room brightly illuminated by the hospital lights.

According to the doctors, Shinji's rest had done well for his health and both could travel if they wished in addition he also recommended they do it soon so nothing surprises them on their way.

 

"We will be ready when you are Shinji" says Lance

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His mood perks up a bit at the mention of going to London, a small smile forming on his lips. Shinji looked forward to going there, to seeing the place Lance had called home. To see Amelia and Hayden again. He didn't even mind that the weather wouldn't be as warm, but a bit cold instead. He hugs Lance, smiling still. The thought of college classes doesn't even cross his mind.

 

It was a short while later when dinner arrived, his stomach gurgled at the sight of what the nurse brought in. He eats the food hungrily, it had been over a day since he'd eaten anything. Hearing what the doctor said, he was surprised that his body was doing so well, in all honesty he thought it would have taken longer to heal, but that was not the case. In fact, as he ate, he started feeling even better.

 

Then, the topic of travel comes up as he finishes up his food. His gaze falls on Lance, and nods. "I'm ready to go whenever really. I just need to wash up a bit, I feel all sore and stuff. And change..." During the whole thing he had sweat a lot, plus he just felt really grimy. "Oh yeah...what about our stuff?" He hadn't noticed that the guy from before had already brought their bags in.

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"Don't worry about it Shinji, with me you will never have to worry about anything" with this said he kissed the boy in cheek due to his growing sickness and Lance did not wish it to pass it on.

 

The flight from Venice to London was around 2 hours, which in general was rather quick for what Lance experienced before. All through he kept his eyes on the boy and a hold of his hand, even if they did get a few stares. His coughing hand grown worse but no fever or anything worse in general.

Lance's clothe were fancier than usual, with dress pants a matching shirt and a heavy grey trench coat over. He too had told Shinji to wear his heaviest clothing because London was not as cold like Japan, at the time, but the high buildings and tress made it appear as so.

 

"We will be staying at my parents house, Amelia's home is near by too" he tells Shinji once they grab their bags after boarding "but um the house is very dark and un-kept hope you don't mind dusting a bit" giving a small shrug of apology they head out.

 

 

 

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Shinji had changed just like Lance had done, though his clothing wasn't quite as fancy. A pair of dark pants, accompanied by a thick, dark colored sweatshirt covered his body, keeping him warm, his hand folded into Lance's. Head leaning against the other male's arm, his eyes heavy, he listened to what he was told, nodding and mumbling noises in confirmation, too tired to respond with actual words.

 

His eyes begin to close, and after shrugging and nodding to what Lance had said about doing a bit of dusting around Lance's parents house, Shinji falls asleep, shivering violently despite the fact he was wearing not only his sweatshirt, but a coat as well, his cheeks flushed and his skin warm, but he felt so cold. He was beginning to think that not only Lance was beginning to get sick, but he was as well, but he says nothing in complaint, keeping quite. He didn't want to cause his love even more stress than he was already suffering.

 

Even after the flight had ended, and they had touched down in London, Shinji did not wake, not even when Lance tried to wake him up, his body refusing to budge an inch, his eyes remaining stubbornly closed. Shinji was just too over-exhausted, and his body was attempting to heal itself this way. "Lance..." He murmurs quietly in his sleep, shifting just slightly, a single tear falling down his cheek, as he recalls some memory deep in his mind.

[alexia__]

He knew the other was exhausted and felt more than terrible for dragging him all the way. His car was waiting in the parking lot just like he had told Hayden to do a few day's before. Shinji was wrapped in Lance's sweater and taken to the cor his entire body asleep and un-moving.

 

His small body was placed in the back seat of the car and covered with more sweaters found there. Quickly he put up the heater and soon a nice warmth filled every corner in the car as he drove off. The area were they were now was heavily covered in wood but could still see the city from behind.

It was a large house, similar in structure to that of Lance's house in Japan, although this one had more of an antique feel to it. The tall tress covered much of the front but it could still be seen through the gate.

 

Before he knew it Lance found himself taking Shinji's bag and the boy in his arms. The were left in the door step but he carried the smaller figure up some wide stairs and into a large master bedroom, with a deep royal blue decor. Outside it was cloudy making the day appear as if it wanted to rain.

Through the small opening of the window drapes some light entered the room but not enough to wake Shinji. Softly he was placed under heavy blankets and hugged close to Lance's own body who joined in.

 

'This time for sure I'll never let you out of my sight' he says to himself as both bodies cuddle under the covered, stuffy from the jacket they both still wore.

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His body settles comfortably into the bed it had been placed upon, warm and cozy from the thick, heavy blankets, and from the warmth that Lance gave off as they snuggled together. Shinji moved a tiny bit closer, molding himself perfectly against the other, his body fitting as if it were meant to be, and they were the matches made exclusively for one another.

 

It was last by the time Shinji stirred, his eyes slowly opening, his view first being of a room he did not recognize. During his sleep he had turned so his back was to Lance, and his face to the living space. At first he was worried, afraid he had ended up somewhere he wasn't supposed to, until he heard the sound of gentle breathing coming from behind him, warm air on the back of his neck.

 

Turning, he was relieved to see Lance, a tiny smile forming as he viewed the sleeping face. Leaning over, he reaches out, pushing up Lance's bangs with his hand, and he gently places his lips to Lance's forehead, kissing the slightly warm skin. Pulling away after a second, Shinji wished there was something he could do. Deciding to try, he crawls out of bed, tugging off his jacket and placing it aside. With a last glance to the other, he crosses the room, and opens the door, stepping into a hallway.

 

After some time finding his way around, he manages to locate some stuff, a bowl which he fills with warm water, a bunch of rags, and a hot water bottle. Making his way back to the bedroom, he first put the water bottle against Lance's feet, and then dips a rag into the warm water, rings it out, and places it against Lance's forehead. He'd also found the kitchen, and so made some hot tea, using some stuff he'd brought with, and tea cups he'd found in a cupboard. The tea sat on a small bed side table on a platter, the soft scent of green tea with lemon wafting in the air. Green tea was a good promoter of health, and would help Lance feel better.

 

"Lance..." He murmurs softly, before reaching out and brushing his fingers against the other's cheek. He hoped it wasn't his fault that Lance was feeling this way, that would make him feel terrible.

[alexia__]

Lance awake to comfort and warmth. Not only because he was in the bed covered in his sweater but because somewhere while he was asleep Shinji had nicely taken care of him. From behind his close eyelids he could feel the boy moving back an forth on the carpet, his breathing small and cute like always.

 

'adorable' he told himself as he desperately tried to not let hi smiled show. Lance's support was broken when he hears the other call him. It was a simple breath of his name, but just enough to wake a persons heart.

 

"Lance..."

 

His own eyes shot open and meet a pair or lighter blue ones.

"Hello" he says in a husky tone due to the small pain growing on his throat. Slowly he looks around and notices a few of the things Shinji had prepared until he returned his gaze back to the boy.

 

"Do I take it as a wife taking care of her husband" he jokes but his arms slightly lift Lance's body up and his eyes close.

 

"Well...?" he asks his lips making a small kiss motion trying to implant his idea into the other.

 

In general Lance was so happy Shinji had done this he could barely contain himself, the desire to squish him closely and hug him grew from every passing second, but he knew better than to try anything yet. This time, he had told himself, he would not move unless Shinji wanted too because of what had occurred a rushed event would not be any good.

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He smiles when he saw Lance open his eyes, hearing the simple greeting. "Hello to you too." He murmurs, taking a step forward, blushing deeply at what Lance says next. Instead of saying anything in return, he leans down, getting the hint from the movements and gestures that the other was making. He softly presses his lips against Lance's, before pulling away a after a moment, sitting down on the edge of the bed.

 

"How are you feeling?" He reaches over to the bed side table, and picks up the saucer and teacup, offering it to Lance. It was still hot, but not scalding. "I made some tea, for your throat." It also had a special ingredient he'd added, something he liked to add in his green tea. He hoped that Lance would like it, and after he'd accepted the cup, Shinji picks up his own, and begins to drink.

 

Scooting a bit on the bed, he takes a sip, before glancing around. "So...this is your house? It's very nice..." Setting his cup down when he'd finished, he sighs softly. His mind flicking back to Lance's comment from moments earlier, blushing again. Even though he kind of didn't like being referenced as the wife, it was true. That's how it was like, no denying it. And Shinji didn't mind.

 

"So, um, are you hungry? I'll make you something to eat if you want..." A smile forms again on his lips. He wasn't sure what he would make, but he wanted to, as he himself was starting to get hungry.

[alexia__]

His eyes widen slightly at the taste of the soft drink, the heat of it allowed for his throat to relax and the pain to diminish. Not only that but behind the ordinary green tea taste there was a delicious addition almost like a perfect compliment to it. As for the rest it was also perfect, many times had this house held beautiful memories and now Shinji too was becoming one of it .

 

"yes" he admitting as he continued to drink the last few sips of the tea "actually, I don't think there is anything in the fridges we could always order some food and add in soup for me" he says smiling now feeling better. His muscles were a bit sore but the heart warming affect he was getting from the boy was more than what he needed.

 

For the most part Lance remained in the room tugged under the blankets and hidden from the world Shinji remained close by and would occasionally ask a question or add comments. They ate and soon enough the day was ending. Even if the sun had not been present the day lacked light now and the stress lights lit up.

From the large window large snow flakes feel to the floor and roofs of the houses giving a beautiful view from the bed by the large window.

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"Oh...alright then. We can order something I guess..." He allows Lance to do the calling and all that was needed to order something to eat, as Shinji wasn't all that fluent in the English language. Soon enough the food arrived, and they sat in bed, eating and talking, simply enjoying each other's company. As for what they talked about, it was mostly of random topics, nothing in particular, which made it all the better.

 

Time flew by, and the day ends. Looking out the window, Shinji smiles as he saw snowflakes falling. It was a beautiful sight, so serene and ethereal almost. Sighing softly, he glances over at Lance, and then scoots closer, so their bodies were touching. At first he simply leans against the older male, content as he was, before tapping Lance, and when the other turned to face him, he leans up and kisses him softly, a soft laugh escaping his lips.

 

"How are you feeling?" He murmurs, reaching up and gently resting his hand against Lance's chest, and places his head on Lance's shoulder. He hoped the food and rest had helped him, even just a little bit. "I'll make some more tea if you would like..." A tiny smile decorated his face, and the eyes that gazed up at Lance shimmered and twinkled softly, the faintest of pink on his cheeks.

[alexia__]

His large hand wraps around Shinji's waist as he fells the other's soft kiss against his lip and then the small laugh, that brought joy to his ears every time.

 

"Don't worry Shinji" he murmur against the boy's ear "I'm fine now" his fingers played with the ending of Shinji's shirt every so often his fingers brushing by the boy's warm skin as a teasing matter between the two.

 

"The tea actually" he said now looking into the other's beautiful eyes "was very good, I don't know what was in it honestly but it was great Shinji" this was said with small chuckled in between because Lance found himself growing nervous.

It felt, to him, like it had been a very long time since the two had been like this, relaxed simply talking away. The whole situation was very intimate, the soft light and window with falling snow.

Lance shifts slightly but becomes more aware of how close Shiro is to him and how the other had a soft blush settle right on top of his lovely cheek.

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A big smile forms when he hears the compliments on the tea from Lance, making his eyes shine even more, and the faint blush on his cheeks to darken a little bit. "I'm so glad you liked it! I used a special, secret ingredient, making it unique." He giggles again, and hugs the other lightly, moving even closer than before, not noticing as the other male shifted. It was such a nice thing, being able to just be together, be close to one another.

 

Sighing in content, Shinji nuzzles against Lance, still holding onto him in a light embrace. It was getting even darker, the only light was dimly coming though the window, giving everything a bluish faded and washed out appearance, and making Shinji's already pale skin seem even paler. The only thing that didn't dim were his eyes, which seemed to sparkle and shimmer even more, as if he had his own galaxy of stars captured in the blueness.

 

"I love you Lance..." He murmurs, leaning up and kissing Lance again, soft and gently, his silky lips warm to the touch. Shinji lets the kiss linger, wanting to keep it going, his eyes closing a tiny bit, and his arms hugging Lance closer. Wanting to feel close, not willing to let go just yet. Mind wandering back to how he almost died, and his throat tightens, feeling as if he'd swallowed a huge rock.

 

After a second, a tear slips down his cheek, and he pulls away, sniffling, wiping his eyes with his sleeve. When he'd finished, he suddenly hugs Lance as if he'd not seen him in months, pressing himself close, the force pshing them down to lay on the bed, with Shinji laying halfway on top of Lance, their hearts beating next to each other. "I love you so much...!"