Fast Food Madness: The Epic Return V2

Roxas kept his eyes closed, exhaling softly. "I think these pills are working," he told Namine, not only referring to the pain beginning to disappear. "I feel a little sleepy now, too." It was either the medicine or his own exhaustion, or possibly a combination. Whatever it was, he was getting tired, and sleep was probably the only remedy for that.

 

Namine lightly ran her hand over Roxas' back once, able to tell by his tone of voice that he was tired. "Are you uncomfortable?" she asked softly, referring to him holding her. If he was exhausted and felt like he couldn't stay in this position to fall asleep, then she understood. She wouldn't be happy to let him go, but she would if it was necessary.

 

"...Not really," Roxas answered, being honest. When he moved to comfort Namine earlier, his back had screamed in protest, and even though the pain was fading, it still wasn't as comfortable as he would have liked. He did want to either sit in a different position or lie down, but there was one thing he wanted to keep the same. "But...I still want you next to me."

 

Namine felt herself smile weakly at Roxas' last sentence, the girl feeling the same as he did. She didn't want to be anywhere except near him, but she wanted him to be comfortable at the same time. She gently loosened her grip on him, pulling back her head a little and opening her eyes. "Get comfortable," she encouraged with a small nod, a weak smile staying on her lips.

 

Roxas felt Namine move, and he opened his eyes and looked down at her, instantly catching sight of her small smile. He nodded slightly, a faint smile of his own making an appearance for the moment. He loosened his hold on the girl before slowly bringing his arms back.

 

Namine pulled back when Roxas did, her hands in her lap. She glanced at Ty on the ground for a few moments before she looked back at Roxas, her soft blue eyes staying on him.

 

Roxas let go of Namine completely and sat back for a minute, debating on what he wanted to do. He wanted Namine close to him, but at the same time he really just wanted to lie down. He'd passed out sitting up, and when he woke up his neck had been pretty stiff. On top of all his pain, he didn't need a sore neck again either.

 

Namine saw Ty get up off the ground and wag his tail, and by the look on his face, she knew what she wanted. "I'll be right back," she told Roxas, pushing herself off the couch. She hadn't fed the poor dog in a while, so he must have been starving. She clicked her tongue and started toward the kitchen to serve her pet his food.

 

Roxas nodded and watched Namine for a few seconds before turning his attention back to the couch. He knew that he wanted Namine close by, but he also knew that it was best for him to lie down right now, and not stay sitting up. The boy rubbed his neck as he looked down at the couch cushions and couch pillows, contemplating.

 

Namine heard Ty follow her through the entrance hall and into the kitchen, and she couldn't help but smile weakly at his enthusiasm. She dished him a cup of dry dog food, putting it into his bowl. Before he started eating, she gave him a light ear-rub, causing him to wag his tail. She stood by and watched him eat for a second before she turned around, heading back in the direction she came from.

 

Just lie down. Namine will understand. Roxas sighed softly at his thoughts, but couldn't really find any other way around things. He grabbed one of the pillows near the arm of the couch and positioned it so he could rest his head on it, which would be the best considering his injury there. He proceeded to slowly and carefully lie down, stretching across the couch.

 

Namine walked through the living room doorway in time to see Roxas laying down on the couch, and looking very tired. But he didn't look very happy, either. She silently walked over, deciding that since there wasn't enough room for her on the couch, she would sit on the floor in front of it. When she was in front of the sofa, she gently lowered herself down, leaning her back against the front of the couch.

 

Roxas lied down and turned his head to see Namine sitting on the floor. He frowned slightly at the sight. "Sorry..." He didn't like that he was making her sit on the floor. That wasn't very fair to her, after all.

 

Namine turned her head to look at Roxas behind her, hearing the displeasure in his voice. She shook her head slightly, offering him a small smile. "It's okay," she assured him. "Really." She didn't mind sitting on the floor as long as she was near Roxas.

 

Roxas hesitated, looking at Namine with concerned and upset eyes. But then he nodded slightly and returned her smile with a weak one of his own. He could tell by the look in her eyes that she truly didn't mind, even though he still did.

 

Namine held Roxas' gaze, seeing in his eyes that he still didn't like that she had to sit on the floor. She knew that she couldn't do anything more to convince him that it was alright, so she didn't bother trying. In a way, she hoped he would fall asleep, so that he would have some peace of mind about the issue.

 

Roxas kept his eyes locked with Namine's, at the same time bringing up a hand and sweeping her bangs away from her face. He could feel his exhaustion growing, and he wasn't sure how long he would be asleep for. Hopefully it was long enough to take away some of his pain, but also short so he could wake up and be with Namine. That's all he really wanted.

 

Namine lowered her gaze a little bit, feeling Roxas' fingertips along her forehead when he pushed her bangs out of her eyes. After a few seconds, though, she looked back up at his face, seeing in his expression how tired he was.

 

Roxas let his arm come back to rest on the couch, but his gaze stayed on the girl before him. He found a faint smile tugging on his lips, but then it dimmed when he felt a small throb in his head. Yeah, it was still there. Hopefully some sleep and the effects of the medicine would make that go away for a while.

 

Namine's eyes softened at Roxas' expression, the girl saying her thoughts aloud a moment later. "Get some rest," she encouraged softly. "I'm not going anywhere." She had no reason to get up from her spot, not even to eat. She didn't have any appetite after all the action earlier.