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Polka whined miserably as her ears flattened against her head, she was stuck in bed with a pretty high fever. She was supposed to be participating in a collab with her fellow Shiraken members today, it was currently 2:09PM. The fennec checked her phone, many Hololive members and fans had sent her get well wishes, Polka smiled before a coughing fit wrecked her. She placed her phone down on her nightstand once the coughing was over. Polka whined miserably again.
“Why me..”
Polka jumped, her phone had suddenly started ringing. Nene was calling her. Polka quickly answered, but before she could say hello, another coughing fit had decided to interrupt.
“Omarun?”
Nene’s voice exited the speaker on her phone, she sounded very concerned.
“Hi Nenechi, what’s up?”
Polka’s voice was nasally, she sounded horrible.
“How’re you feeling?”
“Awesome, how are you?”
Polka heard Nene sigh.
“Have you been taking care of yourself? Have you been drinking lots of water, eating well, and resting?”
Polka stiffened. She had not been doing any of that, the fennec hadn’t had enough energy to get out of bed, aside from the short trips to use the bathroom and to refill her glass.
“Um..”
“I’ll take that as a no, I’m coming over.”
“Eh? Hold on, you’ll get sick too if you come over here!”
“I don’t care, you need me and I miss you.”
Polka blushed, her face heating up. She was silent for a moment.
“I-I miss you too.”
“Get some rest, I’ll be there soon, I love you~”
“I love you too..”
Polka placed her phone back down on the nightstand, a headache was now starting to make itself known. Maybe sleep wouldn’t be so bad. Polka closed her eyes, quickly drifting off to dreamland.
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When Polka woke up, a hand was feeling her forehead. Nene had arrived, and she was looking very worried. Polka watched as the blonde soaked a cloth in cold water before placing it on her forehead. Polka hummed, very pleased with the cool sensation.
“Have you eaten anything?”
“Ah, no..”
“Why not? Tummy aches?”
Polka nodded, looking away out of embarrassment and misery. Nene frowned and sat down beside her, gently running her fingers through her hair. A light bulb must’ve appeared in Nene’s head a moment later, since she lit up like a Christmas tree. The blonde stood up and stared at the sick girl with a big smile.
“I’ll make you something light, super Nenechi is on it!”
Polka chuckled before breaking out in another coughing fit, this one being more harsh than the others. Polka groaned once it was over. The fennec closed her eyes, listening to the noises in the kitchen as she let sleep take her.
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When Polka woke up next Nene was gently shaking her, the blonde had brought some yummy smelling food with her, however, the thought of food was making her stomach turn.
“I’ve made some soup, do you think you can eat?”
Polka shook her head and pressed the side of her face into her pillow, the cloth sliding off of her forehead, Nene frowned. The blonde placed the bowl down on the dresser before taking her place beside the fennec. Nene’s gentle hand replaced the cloth.
“You’re quite warm, is your tummy still upset?”
Polka nodded and wrapped her arms around the blonde, whining miserably.
“I’ll go get you some medicine.”
Nene moved to leave the room, but she couldn’t. Polka had a tight hold on her.
“Omarun?”
“Don’t go..”
Nene blinked. Polka hugged the blonde even tighter and attempted to pull her into the bed with her. Nene giggled and laid down beside her.
“Okay okay, I won’t go. You will have to take medicine soon, though.”
Nene laughed as Polka grumbled, the fennec buried her face in Nene’s chest. The blonde gently rubbed her back soothingly. After a few moments, Polka’s breathing had slowed to a steady and soft pace. She had fallen asleep. Nene kissed the top of her partner’s head.
“I’ll stay with you, I’ll take care of you until you’re better.”
Nene smiled as she looked at Polka’s sleeping face.
“I love you, Omarun~”