[Sorry for being gone! Hope you enjoy art :)^ And NO, this story doesn't mention current virus that is ruining our lives right now.]

TAKES PLACE AFTER SPECIAL BROVERT OPS

Requested by @KelseyPrincessOfSamo , tysm :>

(Sorry for taking a long break! I've been getting kind of busy lately, so updates may become less frequent. I do hope you guys enjoy these though! Your 2nd POV, very fluffy with Henry and Charles bickering like brothers. You aren't with one of them yet, but the tension will probably hint it. Sorry if reader's a bit feminine in this one. Hope you enjoy!)

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   You wake up with a weak feeling within your body, and your body feeling wet with sweat. Today's morning felt horrible...

   You groan quietly as you get up slowly from your soft, sunlight-tinted bed before jumping down onto the floor gently. Although you were sweating, you felt terribly cold and your body shivered profusely. Maybe it's the way you're dressed. After all, you're only wearing M/W. (Morning Wear-- must be clothing)

   Your feet trudge the ground tiredly as you pushed yourself to walk to a small cabinet in your room, where there was some medicine, tranquilizers, bandages, and thermometers inside. You pick up one of the thermometers and put it in your mouth.

  (Please don't tell me I'm sick, please don't tell me I'm sick...) You thought worriedly to yourself as you waited for the thermometer to finish taking your temperature.

   Once you were sure that it was done, you took it out and stared at it with your sleepy, droopy eyes.

--111.5 F--

   You sighed as you hanged your aching head from your neck, frustrated that you had to deal with being sick.

   There were also two other people who had to deal with you being sick, but they would mostly be happy... Why? Because they're just so kind to you like that. For some reason.

   Henry Stickmin, the man who owned the house you were currently living in, was an ex-thief who was known for his amazing heists, his most famous one being where he had stolen a diamond from a local museum. But recently, he has abandoned his criminal ways and now works with the government, specifically his 'brother from another mother', Charles. Hence, ex-thief.

   The two of you met at Y/F/R, (Your Fav Restaurant) when your card had declined for the cheapest meal there. Henry volunteered to pay for your meal kindly, and even insisted on walking you outside. When you told him about your poor living space, he gave you sympathy and pity, and offered you to live at his house 'for the time being.'

   It's been two years now, and he's been stubborn on letting you leave.

   Oh right, then there's Charles Calvin, you met him through Henry when the two of you went to a small StellarLucks. Henry left the two of you alone, (strangely, he left when the person at the cashier went to the back with no employees out front.) Charles subtly flirted and joked with you at first, but you didn't mind the flirts since they were so bad. The two of you have grown close since then...

   But you couldn't help but sense a strange rivalry between Henry and Charles. Meh, maybe that's just you.

   Suddenly, the door to your room creaked open to reveal a tired, but happy Henry. He had a soft smile that graced his face. Strangely, that smile made you feel somewhat smitten. Even if he is just some plain white humanoid thing with no hair.

  "G'Morning, dear," He said happily, before noticing your condition. "You look... quite pale."

  "Yeah I know," You responded casually, rubbing your aching head. "I looked at my temperature, I think I might have a fever."

  His eyes widened at the word 'fever'. "Do you know who spread this to you? If they are nearby, I can just steal some of their furniture as a way of-"

  "No no no! Stealing is NOT permitted!" You quickly interrupted him angrily, pouting slightly. "And... I'm just sick, okay? Nobody spread this to me-"

  "Hey Henry! What'cha doing inside Y/N's room? Wait, don't tell me..." You heard Charles's voice interrupt you unknowingly outside. Henry quickly averted his attention to him.

  "No, it's nothing of what you're thinking, N/N (Nickname) is just sick... Don't want to get sick right? I'll be their caretaker for now." Henry responded casually to him. Before Charles could respond, you saw Henry pick you up bridal style, making your face grow beat red.

  "H-Henry?! W-why are you...!?" Charles immediately rushed in when he heard you yelp out of shock, his pupils shocked at the sight of Henry carrying you.

   For a small moment, you saw Henry and Charles hold an intense staring contest, one happy, one jealous. You couldn't tell what was going on, but to be completely honest, you were more nervous about your male friends getting sick.

  "Y/N," You felt a tough grip pull you away from Henry suddenly, making your legs wobble as they struggled to regain balance. "I really don't care if you're sick, besides, I'm willing to be your caretaker as well. A MUCH BETTER caretaker than Henry." He said, helping you regain your balance as he glared at Henry.

  "Th-thanks, both of you..." You murmured, slightly overwhelmed. "I think I might actually need you guys to be my caretakers... I feel so tired right now anyways." You said, staggering away from Charles, and over to your bed.

   Abruptly, you felt two arms pick you up, and toss you into bed, a blanket quickly covering your body rather comfortably.

   You looked up at the two people next to your bed, Charles was smirking at Henry confidently, while Henry simply sighed. Something told you that this was going to be a looong few days.

   Almost on command, your throat began to itch wildly, causing you to cough into the blankets. The two whipped their heads around at you, both concerned. Then, they proceeded to glare at each other like old rivals, or like two angry twin brothers from a certain popular shoujo anime.

  "Don't worry N/N, I'll make you some chicken soup," He leaned in and gave you a small peck on the cheek. "Stay here and get some rest."

  "I-I'll make some too! Y'know, just to be safe." Charles spat out right after Henry, giving you a small pat  on the head.

   And with that, the two dashed off to make you some chicken soup. You sighed and wiped the sweat off your forehead.

  "Just why are they acting like this...?"

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   The past days have gone like a flash. Mostly them caring for you and getting rather close to you physically in order to take your temperature.
But you know that they just want to hug you or something.

   Henry has been making the food mostly, and has been home with you the most since Charles has missions and chores at his work. Henry would normally be in your room, mostly by your bed, and almost rarely ever being far away from you. He's been quite... tender with you. You weren't really expecting it since he's a former, skilled thief and a Special OPS soldier, so the happy gestures towards you give you heartburn sometimes.

   Charles has been nice towards you as well, oftenly helping you with getting up and witch medicine. Sometimes he'd mess around to cheer you up, like when giving you a spoonful of daily medicine, he'd say ''Here comes the greatest copterrr!'' or something like that. You'd always laugh at his jokes, even if it's just downright stupid. His whimsical and eccentric attitude makes you blush sometimes.

   But here we are now. They've gotten themselves sick. Today's morning felt troublesome.

   Really, they should've been so much more careful! You too, you know.

  "*Cough cough* Dear, thank you for caring for us..." Henry thanked you as he laid in bed, his face flustered and his body shivering.

  "I can't believe I have to skip the Goodbye Party to Octoward Q. Tentickleson... Man, I should've been more cautious... *Cough* But hey, at least I'm with you Y/N, right?" Charles said, trying to look on the bright side.

  "Sure, sure. But you two need to shut up and rest. You can thank me after you're healthy." You said stubbornly as you read a book given to you by Henry.

   You embarrassed to admit it, but... You really do appreciate that these guys cared for you during your time of need. It really warmed your heart...

   But you kind of had a preference towards one of them.

  "By the way, N/N, who was the best caretaker when you were sick? We never got to ask you, you know." Henry asked curiously, raising one of his eyebrows at you.

  "I wouldn't wanna pressure you, but... I'd like to know as well." Charles said nervously, somewhat anxious.

   You closed your book and glanced at both of them before smiling.

  "Well, if I had to choose..."

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1516 words... Oh my god, I've written so much! Sorry... (^_^;)  Hope you enjoyed!