he might be, he's soaking in a hot bath.

blinks a it as he slowly sat up in the tub. He could have sworn he heard Al... he carefully got out and pulled his bath robe on and slipped slippers on. "Al?"

a bit flushed form the bath still as he hugged his robe closer. "H-Hi... I might not be the best company today Al."

gingerly takes them before he starts coughing, not quite able to get a reply out after that.

shakes his head quickly as he cleared his throat when the coughing stopped. "No... just sick I think."

shakes his head as he shifted a bit, feeling colder the longer he stood there. "No.

blinks a bit at that and tries to protest but more couching stops him. "O-Okay."

nodded softly at that as he moved to his bed, pulling at the blankets so he could climb. "So you can have cuddle times again," he was joking a bit as he set the flowers down on his night stand.

smiled faintly at that as he weakly hugged him back before he obeyed and climbed into the bed, not bothering to change out of the bath robe. He snuggled under his blankets and sighed.

shakes his head lightly as he pulled the blankets up over himself. "You don't have to do that Al."

smiles at that as he shifted to lean on him a bit, liking the warmth and comfort. "You're wonderful... soup would be good."

shakes his head again lightly as he gently patted him on the shoulder. "No medicine, I don't have any."

smiles and leans into him a bit more. "Having you here will work."

being held like this, but he's slowly dozing off. "You're sweet."

mumbles something in response but it's lost as he cuddled close and slowly fell asleep.

clung lightly to his shirt as he tucked him in before he slowly let go. He was glad Al had come over, but at the same time he felt really bad about i.

it*

slowly wakes up when he hears his door opening again and he stirs, complaining about something before he realizes it's Al.

blinks a bit at that and smiles faintly. "H-Hey."

pouts a bit when he's given the tablets as he sat up. "Alright..." he couldn't really say no to Al. He took them and the water and downed them. "Thank you."

laughs a bit at that as he drank more of the water. "You're sounding like Arthur and Francis."

rolls his eyes a bit at that as he smiled though. "You do."

nods as he shift to sit up a bit more. "Thank you Al."

took a spoon full of the soup and smiled a bit. "Mmm, it's good."

ate more of the soup slowly, not all to sure his stomach would like it as much as he did.

took his time with it. "Thank you again Al."

leaned into him a bit as he took a break from his beer.

(Wow yeah soup... damn where is my mind right now.)

nods as he looked over at him and smiled. "A bit better."

nods as he carefully set the soup and tray aside. "I didn't doubt you for a moment."

cuddled up to him and smiles at that. "Want to watch movies with me then? I don't want to stay in bed all day."

nods and tilts his head to kiss him on the cheek lightly. "If you don't mind possibly getting sick."

wrapped an arm around him before he started coughing and it made him pull away to stifle the coughs in his hands.

nods as he tried to stop the coughing.

smiles a bit between coughs, he really did love Al even more for putting up with this.

takes it with a raspy thanks and sucks on it.

nods and smiles a bit. "Have I told you how good you are?"

smiles, trying not to laugh in fear of starting another coughing fit. "You're amazing."

nods and gives him a quick hug. "Go pick a movie and get it ready, I'll just get changed and come down."

slowly got out of bed and changed into his pjs finally before he went downstairs.

nods as he joined him on the couch, grabbing a blanket and curling up under it.

cuddles into him gratefully. "I love you."

settles in to watch the movie and just enjoy being with him.

completely comfortable and happy like this.

grateful to have the comfort as he starts to slowly drift off to sleep again.

really can't thank Al enough for taking care of him like this.

sleeps soundly through the whole movie, hugging Al.

glad Al didn't seem to mind to much.

woke up when the movie ended, slowly stirring and yawning.

blinks a bit and looks up at him. "A-Ah sorry."

flushes and hopes Al attributes it to a fever.

sighs a bit as he hugged him tightly. "I was having a bath when you came in."

nods as he smiled, "a bath then would be nice."

nods, "that sounds like a good idea."

returns the smile and tilts his head to kiss him on the cheek. "I will."

hugged him tighter and smiled. "I love you too Al."

blinks at that and smiles.

shifts to cuddle into him some more as he shakes his head. "I'll be fine."

laughs a bit, "I will make sure to make it up to you when I am better."

smiles, "kisses when I am better then." He rested his head on Al's chest.

laughs softly as he closes his eyes. "Mm hmm."

nods, "you can get some dinner yourself you know."

sighs softly at that, "I'll get up."

nods as he slowly got up from his seat on the couch. "Bed."

takes his hand and smiled. "Thanks."

blinks a bit, "I have pjs on." He smiled and leaned over to kiss him lightly.

nods as he started up the stairs for his room. "They are, you can tuck me in though."

laughs a bit and nods. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

sat on the edge of his bed and watches him, flushing a bit and smiling.

laughs softly and nods. "I can't watch my sexy boyfriend change?"

rolled his eyes at that as he wrapped his arms around him and pulled him down onto the bed with him. "You're more pervy."

coughs a bit at that as he buried his face in his chest. "You're just being mean now."

poked him in the sides with that. "I can tell."

huffs at that and pulls away from him, pulling his blankets up around himself.

ignores him now as he cuddled with a pillow and smiles.

already falling asleep.

fast asleep soon enough as he hugged his pillow tightly.

sleeps soundly, comfortable like this with Al.

woke up feeling better than he had when he fell asleep. He rubbed his eyes a bit as he twisted around against Al.

blinks a bit more to clear his eyes as he looked up at him. He smiled faintly, still a bit sleepy but he feels like he's slept enough for a week.

tilted his head to kiss him lightly on the cheek before he slid out of bed.

slowly went to get a warm shower, taking his time as he slowly washed his hair.

came out with a towel wrapped around his waist as he used another to dry his hair off. "Morning."

blinks a bit at that and flushes lightly as he finished drying his hair. "To eat off of? I'd offer to serve you pancakes off my chest for breakfast but I just showered." He laughed as he tossed him the towel.

stuck his tongue out at him as he turned to his dressed and rummaged through it for some fresh clothes. "I feel better, thank you for looking after me."

glanced over at him as he paused, pulling a sweater out the drawer. "You want me to cuddle with you naked?"

rolled his eyes as he pulled the sweater on followed by a pair of boxers. "I said I feel better, doesn't mean I'm a hundred percent. I don't want to get sick all over again."

moved over to the bed after and climbed into it again. He cuddled up to him and kissed him lightly. "Mm hmm..."

laughs at that as he he wrapped his arms around him in return. "I love you too."

glances up at him and smiles a bit. "Do I?"

softened his expression and shifted to kiss him again lightly on the lips. "Then I am completely yours."

nods and shifts to gently pat him on the head. "Yes I believe that's a fair trade."

kisses him back lightly as he smiled. "I love you too."

more than happy to cuddle up to him as he smiled and silently agreed at him.

enjoyed the cuddling and let him doze, he closed his own eyes rested.

stirred a bit and smiled at the kiss, lightly kissing him back.

slowly opened his eyes and looked up at him. "You're a jerk." He smiled with that though.

rolls his eyes and smiles, kissing him on the cheek. "I know."

huffs at the question and shifted to sit up, patting Al on the knee. "Much better, thank you."

sighs a bit and nods as he pats him again. "I'm better."

nods and smiles, "I know. I'm better, thank you. My prince in shinning armor."

nods and smiles as he wrapped his arms around him and kissed on the cheek.

nods again, "yes I want to eat."

laughed softly at that as he held onto him.

smiles at him as he laughed a bit. "I'm thinking about it."

kisses him on the cheek as he grinned. "If you promise to clean me up after."

raises a brow at that as he raised a brow. "Now I'm curious and that's fine."

laughs softly at that and shifted to prop himself up on his elbows. "Mmm so I can make this my thank you for taking care me then?"

watched him for a moment, "than tell me what you want as a thank you."

shivers and laughs a bit at that. "I want to thank you properly."

flushes at that and leaned his head back moaning softly. "A-Al... you're not really getting any breakfast." He wasn't complaining though.

went a few shades darker as he ate the strawberry and smiled at him. He chuckled a bit at Al till he felt the bite and he moaned softly again. "Y-yeah they're breakfast."

bit his lower lip lightly as he tilted his head, he shifted his weight onto one elbow and buried his fingers in his hair.

laughed breathlessly at this, "this is a lot less like breakfast."

smiles at that as he continued to watch him. "I think it's kinda hot watching you." He nods. "You're cute."

laughs softly at that as he laid back on the table and reached out to pull Al down for a kiss, licking the cream off his lips. "Mm... yes all yours."

kisses him again, enjoying the sweet taste of the cream mixed with the taste of Al. He really liked this, it was cute.

laughed softly against his lips and smiled faintly. "Want me to make you some pancakes? Because I really want pancakes."

him another kiss as he shifted to roll off the table, letting go of Al to do so. "I'll put chocolate chips in them."

returns the smile as he fixed his sweater and went to find everything he would need.

smiled at that and tilted his head to steal a light kiss as he cooked. "I have the sexiest and cutest boyfriend ever."

nods as he poured more batter into the frying pan. "Mm hm, I thought it was pretty hot." He laughed softly.

laughs softly as he flipped the pancake. "You should be, it was pretty impressive."

grinned at that as he leaned back into him a bit. "Games are always fun in the bedroom." He nodded.

him a curious look at that. "Oh? What kind of toy?" He couldn't help but ask.

flipped the pancake onto the plate and smiled at him. "I look forward to it then, anything with you is good." He nodded and stole another light kiss before he poured more batter into the pan.

turned the stove off when the last pancake was done, "pleased as punch." He smiled. "Alfred... do you want to move in with me?"

shrugs a bit as he turned in his arms to face him, lightly resting his hands on his shoulders. "I don't see why not, I mean it's not like there's an ocean between us and I live close enough to our border."

smiles a bit unsure as he slid a hand through Al's hair. "You... I mean you don't have to. I just... thought it would be easier. Then one of us always traveling. I mean if your boss needs you it's just an hour

plane ride."

looks less worried now as he heard that and nodded, smiling brightly. He kissed him happily. "I like falling asleep with you and cuddling up to you."

flushed with embarrassment now as he kissed him again, to happy. "I love you Al, so much."

rested his forehead against Al's and smiled softly. "And you're amazing."

shakes his head lightly, "I'm not that amazing."

smiles into the kiss, "no. But I am glad you think so."

returns the hug and whispers I love you back. "Breakfast is going to get cold."

nods and pulls back, kissing him on the cheek lightly. "After all the effort I put into them."

let him serve up first before he made up his own plate, covering his pancakes in maple syrup before sitting at the table.

took a large bite of pancake and hummed happily as he ate. He really liked his pancakes.

glanced over at him between bites and smiled at him. "Is it good?"

smiles at that and leans over to kiss him on the cheek. "Good."

laughs lightly at the stolen kiss and sits back down licking his lips. "You taste good too."

takes another bite of food as he smiled back at him.

laughs softly at that as he returned the gesture.

finished his own happily, glad to be feeling better.

got up to clear the dishes when he noticed Al was finished. "So what do you want to do with the rest of the day?"

looks over at him and shrugs, "I was lazy for a few days with a cold, I'm kind of done being lazy." He paused, "oh we could play hockey!"

far to happy by that as he leaned over to kiss him on the cheek. "I have spare equipment you can use."

blinks at that before laughing and nods, kissing him back. "I think I can manage that."

grins and heads for his garage, it took him a moment of digging to pull out a large black duffel bag which he dragged out. "Spare skates should fit you too."

hands it over to him and smiles. "The rink isn't to far from here, I'll just give some of my friends a call to meet us there."

much to excited about this as he kissed him on the cheek before he went to find his cell phone.

already has his equipment in his truck. It didn't take him long to get enough people for a decent game and when he was done he was dressed and waiting for Al.

just getting dressed as well and he smiles at him and kisses him on the cheek. "Let's go."

followed after him, slipping on his own shoes.

follows him out to his truck as he fished his keys out and climbed into the driver's seat.

smiles at him and drives them to the rink, turning his radio on.

pulled into the parking lot and leaned over to steal a kiss.

grins as he slid out of the truck with that. "There isn't, but pre game kisses are okay."

Grabbed both bags out easily and handed one to Al as he kissed him again. "Let's go in then."

followed him inside, smiling. "It will be."

waved at his friends and returned the greetings, glad Al seemed to be okay with the group so far.

followed after him and smiled letting the all get acquainted.

slowly getting ready as well, chatting with one of his friends and giving him his apologies for being busy lately.

looked over at him and smiled, "want to be on the same team?"

grinned at that, "well just making sure, cause I would kick your ass if we played on opposite teams."

laughs at that, "oh my friends can handle a bit of defeat. He looked over at the guys that would be on his team, "they're all good players."

smiled at him as one of the guys grabbed his arm and dragged him onto the ice. "I think it's been decided."

gave him a wide smile as he nodded and skated out to join his team.