[Open] Feeling a little under the weather

[amodelidol]

WHO: Makoto and You
WHERE: His apartment + around Recolle
WHEN: the first week of June
WHAT: Makoto ends up getting sick when the NPCs that could help have disappeared. He has the greatest luck.
WARNINGS: sick related things like nausea, but I will update it if something more happens.



A. At his apartment

[Makoto felt weird when he woke up that morning. He was hot and sweaty, he didn't have much of an appetite, and his room seemed to tilt when he tried to get out of bed. He had enough energy to get his phone to check his grades. Once he pushed through his haze to see that he passed he went back to bed. He only stayed there a few minutes before he managed to get up to go look for food. When he didn't find any of the soup left over from Kouhei's visit he had to make a decision either try to eat what he had that made his stomach lurch at the thought of it or try to get some soup.

Makoto throws on the nearest hoodie and track pants then grabs a face mask before he shuffles out of his apartment. He manages to make it to elevator when he can't wait for it to come. Makoto looks around for the chairs they keep for people to sit while they wait when he spots them he shuffles over to sit down. He only meant to wait for the elevator not to fall asleep. If anyone spots him, please help him back home. If someone is trying to call him, he's not going to be able to hear his phone. It would be a good idea to check on him.]

[B. Around the city]

[Makoto manages to get on the apartment and make his way out. He only needs to get to the store to get enough soup, juice, and crackers then he can come back home. Makoto doesn't feel too good, but he should be able to make it. He may be swaying a little on his feet, though he can make it! He just needs to rest on this bench for a little while. If you call him, he's not trying to ignore you he's just having a little problem focusing on the world around him. Makoto wouldn't mind getting some help back home.

[C. wildcard]

[If there's anything you want to do let me know at sunnycrow

Comments

b

[adoringpast]

[ don't think sena can't see you wobbling pathetically, makoto? good thing he's here just in time to save your ass, catching him neatly before he completely tips over. don't even ask why he just happens to be here at the right place at the right time because some things just never change between these two. ]

H-Hey, are you all right?

[ he'll take those bags of groceries from your hands, thank you ]

[amodelidol]

[Wait, why isn't he hitting the ground? Makoto wearily blinked up at as he tries to focus on Sena's face.]

S-Sena?

[Makoto tries to stand up when the ground spins under him again. It makes him lean against Sena.]

I...I tried to get some food cause I don't feel good. I got food, but now I can't get home. Can...can you help me?

[He can't even wish that things won't turn weird. He just really needs to get home and Sena is the only one around that he knows can get him home.

[adoringpast]

[ OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT.... makoto actually needs his help this time? his face is almost as red as makoto's, hilariously enough, but his own poor heart starts racing a hundred miles per hour as he stares down at the other boy's dreadful state.

he's so cute when he's like this, isn't he? helpless and pathetic - ]

Yeah, o-of course. [ starts leading him away slowly. ] I have my bike... You can still hold on, right? We can't exactly rely on cabs right now.

[ since everyone else in the city is gone. ]

[amodelidol]

[Makoto is trying his best to let the latest dizzy spell pass him by that he doesn't notice Sena freaking out in front of him. When the spell passes he opens his eyes and nods before he walks with him. He would have to get sick when everyone else in the city has disappeared. It's so weird that they're gone even if he can't focus on that right now.]

I can hold on...

[Makoto can focus long enough to walk with him to his bike.]

Where's my groceries?

[floret]

[ Jamie doesn't have a shift at the Tea Kittle today, and of course classes are over, so a part of him wanted to just stay home all day sipping coffee, watching baking shows, and pretending that none of the unsettling things going on are going on...
But, well. There's work to be done, and judging by Zee's requests, it's the kind that can only be done in public, with others.

He's on his way out with a few miscellaneous supplies when he spots... a human being of some sort, slumped over near the elevator. They're in a hoodie and face mask, so he can't tell who it is at first; he considers just leaving the person alone, since this is really none of his business, but then he decides that he should probably at least make sure they're alive or whatever.

So.

Tentatively, he taps the figure's shoulder. ]

Ah...
Sorry about this... excuse me?

[amodelidol]

[Makoto slowly stirred awake as he blinked up at the person in front of him.]

Y-Yes? [Oh, he must have fell asleep waiting for the elevator. Now he doesn't know when the next one is going to come. Makoto opened his mouth to ask Jamie a question when the room shifted under his feet again. He closed his eyes and sat back against the chair. The person in front of him looked familiar, he just couldn't focus on his face right now. He opened his eyes and pulled his face mask down, revealing his flushed face as he looked at the elevator again.]

Do you know when the next one will be here?

[floret]

The next...?
Elevator?
Um, I guess it'll come in a minute or so if we press the button. I don't think it's on a schedule.

Is that you, Makoto?

[ please don't be the start of a zombie outbreak please don't be the start of a zombie outbreak ]

[amodelidol]

[Makoto blinked a little at him before it finally hit him.]

Jamie? Jamie, it's you!

[No worries Jamie, he's not a zombie just really sick. He leans back against the chair with a small groan.]

I...I don't think I can wait for the next one. I was trying to go get some soup and crackers, but I don't think that's going to happen. [Makoto messed with his fingers a bit before he looked up at Jamie.]

Hey, um, I'm sorry about this, could you help me back to my apartment?

b

[idolworship]

( makoto's in luck, because miai had an errand a little past here. he's only just crossed paths some ways behind makoto, noticing the sway in his step and wondering if someone had done some afternoon drinking, but when he catches makoto sinking down onto the bench, and not looking too hot, miai supposes he might as well check in.

even if it's nothing, it really couldn't hurt. he leans down by the bench so makoto might hear him without him having to speak too loud and startle him. )

Are you all right? Do you need some water...?

( hm ... now that he's come closer, he wonders if the face doesn't look a little familiar. from the app, right? it was only very briefly, but he does remember someone who looked similar from the app. miai's memory is quite good, for the sort of person he acts like. )

[amodelidol]

[Makoto turned to person next to him. He looked familiar, but his mind was too fuzzy to try to figure it out. He's pretty sure he talked to him before on the app though. He nodded as he pulled down his face mask.]

Yes, do you have any? I forgot to pick up some when I went shopping.

[Honestly, he hoped he got the soup and crackers that he wanted.]

[idolworship]

( he glances at the bag, hoping to find a store brand on it. )

... That store's just around the corner, isn't it? I don't have any water with me, but I can grab some, if you'd like. Is a gallon fine?

( he pauses, then, without really asking for permission, presses a palm to makoto's forehead. hm hm hm hm. Incriminating. but at least the face mask was there to tip him off. )

Hmmmm~mmm . . . Why don't I help you back home, too? You seem like you're on the verge collapse.

[amodelidol]

A gallon is fine, thank you.

[Makoto doesn't know how he's going to get the water home. He'll figure it out, he's sure he will. He doesn't have the energy to do anything except nod and close his eyes when Miai places his hand on his forehead.]

Really? Thanks, I appreciate it.

[That was another thing Makoto worried about. He's happy he has a way to get home cause he didn't know how he was going to make it from the bench to home without falling out.]

A!

[sunnyspot]

[This.... isn't normal. Having made an extra serving of food for another friend, Kouhei purposely made leftovers to bring to Makoto as he usually does, but.... Makoto isn't answering his phone. He's usually home around this time of day, but none of the calls go straight to voicemail. Makoto must be in the shower, or he could have left his phone at home while going out shopping, or maybe he's napping and all of this calling is bothering him, or....

Chalk it up to him being a worrier, but after considering his options, Kouhei eventually decides to head down one floor to Makoto's apartment. Since he has an extra key, he can just bring the food by and leave it on the counter with a note if Makoto isn't in. It's easier to take the stairs down since they're only one floor apart, but given that the stairs are right next to the elevator, he opens the door to find....]

M-Makoto?! Makoto!

[Leaning forward, Kouhei shakes his shoulder just a bit to hopefully wake him up. But Makoto is so flushed that Kouhei immediately places a hand on his forehead, which is just as warm as he expected.]

Are you okay? What are you doing out here with a fever?!

[amodelidol]

[Makoto didn't know how long he slept there, until he heard Kouhei's voice. He slowly opened his eyes to see Kouhei looking so panicked in front of him. Wait, what's going on? Oh, did he fall asleep as he waited for the elevator? He really didn't feel good, but he needed food. Makoto managed to focus on Kouhei and shake his head.]

No I...I wanted to get some food so I could go home but I fell asleep...

[Makoto closed his eyes when the floor shifted in front of his eyes. When it passed he looked up at Kouhei.]

I-I don't have any soup in my apartment I ate it all up. How long have I been here?

[sunnyspot]

[Thankful that Makoto both opened his eyes and recognized him, Kouhei wilts slightly in relief, sighing and placing a hand on Makoto's shoulder to steady him.]

You scared me half to death.... Why didn't you call me? You know I would have been happy to make you something or run any errands you need, especially if you aren't feeling well.

[It's just like him to do something like this....]

I can only hope you haven't been out here too long. Can you walk? Let's get you back to your apartment. I'll make you something while you rest.

[amodelidol]

[Makoto looked away from Kouhei's eyes as he started to mess with the end of his shirt.]

...I thought you were busy. You've been doing a lot for me lately like helping me with my finals and making me food that I didn't want to...to bother you...

[Saying it out loud sounded silly, he knew he could count on Kouhei, he just felt a little bad about bothering him. Now he worried him! He'll have to think of something to show his thanks soon. Makoto didn't know if he could walk, though he would try. He slowly got up and tried to take a few steps before he swayed on his feet and leaned against Kouhei.]

S-Sorry...it's going to take me awhile to get back to my apartment.

B

[flametheif40]

[Al happening to be in the store himself, when seeing a very ill looking person he goes to him]

You alright dude? you look like your half way to death man

[amodelidol]

[Makoto frowns a little as he looks over at the person. He's not mad, he's just trying his best to focus on his face.]

No, I'm looking for soup and some medicine. Do you know where they are?

[Makoto is pretty sure he's close to the soup aisle, but now he doesn't really know anymore.]

[flametheif40]

[they were no where near the soup aisle, they were however surrounded by chips, salsas and pops, Al shakes his head slowly with lots of concern]

Not where the salsa and chips are, that's for sure.

Look, why don't I help you out? Just rest right here, I'll get it for ya?

[Al notices him frowning then puts three fingers close together and stares at his eyes]

How many fingers am I holding up?

b

[strayknight]

[This guy...was going to drop dead one day and it would be terrible. Ritsu watches before looking him up and down and then rather bluntly asks.]

Why are you outside?

[amodelidol]

Oh, cause I need soup and I think medicine I can't be too sure right now.

[Makoto can't really remember what he needs, only that he needs something that will help make the floor stop spinning.]

[strayknight]

...

[With a sigh, Ritsu goes to grabbing things off the self for him.]

You're going to pass out.

b

[espansivo]

[oh... looks like he's out and about, huh, swaying on his feet..?

nazuna would be super worried if he saw makoto like this. leo watches, hands in his pockets for a while, before jogging over to grab his arm.]

Makochin~. It's hot out, you know~? What're you doin' all dressed up, huh? C'mon, c'mon, let's get someplace nice and cool. ♪ You look like you're gonna pass out 'cause of heat.

[not that makoto has a choice, because he's being dragged back into leo's workplace: a tattoo parlor, though naturally empty at the lack of normies around. he's gonna get him a bottle of cool water from the back too.

if it sounds like leo's chiding him, it's because he is.]

Drink up and strip down~. You know how worried Nazu'd be if he saw you? He'd have a heart attack!

[amodelidol]

[He jumped at the familiar nickname and looked around to see Nazuna before sighing in relief when he doesn't. Not that he isn't happy to see him, but he knows that Nazuna would be upset to see him swaying around, looking for food. Makoto doesn't say much when Leo drags him into a tattoo parlor. He can't focus on whether Leo works here or not, he does look around on his way to the backroom. Makoto closes his eyes as he sips the water. Partly cause he's worried Nazuna is gonna walk through the door any minute, the next is the floor moved under his feet again.]

I know...it's just he's been helping me so much that I thought I could do this. He's always so busy...I-I don't want to bother him...

[Makoto trailed off before he took another sip of water. He placed the bottle down before he took off his mask, his hoodie, and wiggled out of his track pants. He's not sure why Leo told him to strip, but he hoped it would be nothing weird.]

[espansivo]

[it's just to cool him off!!!!! no funny business here, just... leo fussing over someone..? that's weird when it's not his little brother.

anyway, he's pushing makoto into a seat -- not one of the leather ones that they let clients sit on for tattoos, but a stool from behind the counter that's seen better days. it's comfy, but it's kind of flat.]

Nazu'd never think it a bother, you know that. He lives to be relied on! Seriously, if that guy didn't have anyone who depended on him, he'd die~. Relax, relax.