Painfilled Lessons [nsfw]

"Okay... but they must apologize to you at least." Iyuki's voice was stubborn, a glint in his eyes that said he wouldn't back down from this. They WOULD apologize to Muika. He would make sure of it. She didn't deserve that at all especially after her scare.

"...You slept so soundly. Did I really help that much?" Coming to a realization, Iyuki smiled and his voice sounded a little awed as he spoke.

Muika was ready to say Iyuki didn't need to make them do that, but the look in his eyes told her he wasn't going to back down from it...so she remained quiet on his statement.

When he brought up how she slept however she felt herself blush again. "Mm...mhmm..." She...couldn't lie he'd helped, he'd helped a lot...

Iyuki gained a slightly smug smile. He had been able to beat out her phobias! And Seiya. That awful person... If he could fill in those fears with happiness and security, the fullbringer would be the happiest man in the world.

His hand and arm encircled her shoulder in as much of a hug as he could. "That is good to hear. I am feeling so much better today, my chest barely hurts. In fact it only does when I try to move too much."

"It barely...hurts?" She questioned, carefully snuggling into his shoulder at the slight hug which was a comforting and nice gesture. "That's good."

Maybe he was a fast healer? That would be nice, that wound he'd gotten on his chest had bled a lot...so it was good to hear he was feeling a bit better and it wasn't hurting as much.

"Yes, I am doing quite well I think. Now I just need a doctor to let me out of here..." Iyuki's voice was soft and a bit...mopey as he looked down at Muika. She was snuggling, apparently she felt at ease? He didn't wonder at his luck, he'd probably have a scar if the wound he had seen when he'd been hit was any indication. But if he felt a bit better already maybe that had something to do with his powers? Did Humans with powers...did they heal slightly faster?

"I'm glad...glad you're feeling better." Muika replied, though she noted his tone was a bit...mopey. "Something wrong?"

She hoped that he'd get a good word from the doctor, if he was feeling better than maybe he wouldn't have to stay here as long as they originally thought he'd need to.

"I wish to leave. Hospitals are troublesome and annoying." Iyuki sighed softly, rubbing her side as he tried to get rid of such a tone from his voice. He didn't mean to make her worry, but he wished to be home and doing things again. He had so much to do, reorganize the place his family had set up... Plan meals around what could be ordered and what he could do by hand. Work had to be informed...

As he thought this, he heard soft talking outside of the doors before it opened. In walked a middle aged woman in a lab coat, with his charts and information. She had a gentle smile on as she moved to the bed. "Ah, Mr. Osamoto? And Mrs Osamoto. I am here to check over your wounds and see how you feel. We may be able to let you out today if they are doing as well as the nurses have reported."

Muika gave a small nod, agreeing with him. It'd be good to get out of here, but his injuries came first...as much as she didn't like being here, and as much as he didn't...if he needed to stay here then..he'd need to stay.

She looked up as the door opened, her face red when it appeared to be one of the doctors and...she was still in the bed; she attempted not to blush further as she moved out of the bed, and was referred to by...that...

Focus on the other things that'd been said! If his wounds were alright he might be able to leave today! That was good, no, great news.

As Muika hopped from the bed Iyuki tried to hide a smile while the doctor just nodded to the girl. Apparently she had been informed of some of the feelings the young woman had or she just didn't care. "That is good to hear Doctor. Please check me over, I feel quite a bit better though it hurts slightly to try and sit up more."

Iyuki nodded and relaxed against the bed, pulling the blanket down as the doctor moved forward. She nodded. "That would be because of the muscles cut by the...claws. They are still mending, you will have to sleep very carefully for the next few we-week."

Her voice cut off as she pulled back his hospital top and revealed very little blood on the bandages, unwrapping revealed they were only a few specks and... the wound was apparently healing quite quickly. She frowned, looking confused for a moment but sighing as she moved to his arm. That showed another confused frown but... After a few more checking she sighed. "I see nothing wrong with sending you home today. I'll write a prescription out for pain medication and a salve to put on your chest. Mrs Osamoto, please help him with that. It needs to be applied properly, it'll come with directions do not fear. A nurse will be by in a short time with the paperwork..."

The doctor looked entirely befuzzled by such healing and shook her head, before apparently deciding she was getting paid enough to not ask questions about this.

Iyuki however was smiling brightly as he covered himself back up. "Ah thank you Doctor! That is wonderful news!"

He looked to Muika and shot her a happy smirk before waving as the doctor left.

Muika stood by, quiet as Iyuki and the doctor spoke. A look of concern crossing her face when the doctor looked confused and frowned. A wave of relief washed over her though when she realized it was because...his wound was healing quite quickly.

When she was addressed, she gave a nod at what she was told. Help him, right. She could do that. She would...and could definitely do that. She knew how to apply salve, but she'd look over the directions regardless.

At Iyuki's grin, Muika tried to manage a smile for him, a small one at least. She was happy, his wounds were healing quickly, and he was going to be alright.

"I get to go home! To our new home today. I am so excited. If only I could cook, then it would be perfect. Maybe I can make something simple, with your help?" Iyuki's grin grew more as he heard his family come back in as they heard the good news.

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He had to admit, his family had known what they were doing. Apparently no one had allowed Sozen or Grandpa to help because the apartment was tastefully appointed. Nothing in it was too expensive, even if it was nicely made and sturdy. The family had taken them out to eat, bothering Muika and him with questions and stories... but everyone seemed happy.

So as he sat on the couch, he sighed at the TV and blu-ray player.... and the stacks of his movies and shows from years ago. All of his things from home were here, including his bike though no one had let him see it yet.

Muika got to explore the apartment while he was force to be sitting on the couch after a very brief tour... The family had left them alone for now and he just... wanted to be up and moving. But he was ordered to rest as much as possible... And Muika was taking that seriously.

He puffed out a cheek and waited for her to enter the living room again, the poutiest expression on his face.

Muika explored the place with careful steps after they'd gotten here, after having spent awhile out with Iyuki and his family before they came here after leaving the hospital. This new place was nice, it was...hard to believe she and Iyuki were living here now...

It was mostly hard to believe she was living here, this was probably much more to Iyuki's standards of living, and at least a little what he was used to.

She reentered the living room, immediately heading for the couch where Iyuki was sitting and...pouting? She moved to sit on his uninjured side, curling her legs up to her chest as she sat close.

"I-Iyuki?" She question, tilting her head slightly in question.

Iyuki's arm went out instinctively and pulled her closer to him so he could hold her, even as his head didn't turn and his pout didn't disappear. The questioning tone in her voice let him know she noticed this but he could not help it at the moment.

"I feel useless. I wish to be up and making food or doing things. Yet you refuse to let me even do the smallest things..." Iyuki's one cheek deflated, but if anything his pouting grew as the energy of the pout radiated off of him in waves. "I know you are taking work off, and we have called my work as well... Does that not also mean I should be doing things here then?"

As Muika felt Iyuki's arm wrap around her and pull her closer she carefully snuggled up next to him. A small frown appeared when he explained what was wrong; she could...understand, but really...he needed to be resting!

"I understand how you feel, but...if you do too much you'll strain yourself, it could mess with your injuries, and you could start hurting again..." She replied, her hand moving to grasp the fabric of his shirt that covered his shoulder as she rested her chin beside it.

"I...I don't want you hurting..."

Muika snuggled close, Iyuki finally allowing a small smile to come to his face. As she spoke it disappeared again and his pout didn't waver too much... "I know Muika. But... it chafes. My left hand is my dominant one. I prefer using it and now I am unable."

His head finally turned to look at her, a soft light in his blue eyes as he stared into hers. She was so cute on his shoulder like that, his pout disappeared. It also helped he was bad at holding them for any length of time. "I will just have to practice soul pulling then..."

He sighed deeply. He was good at it, but not precise. It seemed he'd be stuck doing it for a while... Moving his head over, he pressed his lips against Muika's softly. At least he could kiss her just fine.

"I-I...can help you...Just tell me, y-you'll tell me? Right...?" Muika asked, a small tint to her cheeks as she spoke. She wanted to help him, she just needed his okay to do so...

He could practice his soul pulling technique...he was good at it, and if he practiced more he could get even better at it. It could help him during this time too, if he mastered it.

Those thoughts momentarily left her as he moved to kiss her, to which she responded to without hesitation.

"I will tell you..." The young man was unable to resist Muika at all, especially with such a sweet request. Well it was more like she wanted that promise from him. He would give it, as she was supposed to help him and it would just upset her if he was too stubborn.

He could be stubborn with his family, but the minute she turned those red eyes on him... It all melted into oblivion.

Kissing her felt nice, she had been worried and he had been too. He felt sorry for such worries... After a few moments, he pulled back and kissed her cheek softly. "Thank you. I am sorry."

"Welcome...and it-it's fine, y-you're okay...and you're gonna be okay." Muika replied, unable to help but gain a small smile when he kissed her on the cheek.

She'd been worried, really worried, but now that she knew he was going to be alright she was worrying less. It was a huge relief to find out he'd be alright...after what she'd seen, she'd been scared out of her mind. He would be alright though. He just needed rest and his injuries would heal, his chest was already doing better, which was good.

"I am and will. Do not worry." Iyuki's voice grew soft as he saw the smile on Muika's face. He wished he could caress her cheek but his arm was wrapped around her body and holding her close. "I have you here to keep me safe and help me with things, yes?"

He nuzzled her cheek softly, a warm smile on his face. "Let us go on a date in a few days, would that be nice? I wish to go to an ice cream parlor now that we are near it. It is not far, so it should be easy then right?"

"M-Mm." Muika gave a nod; she'd definitely help, she'd help with whatever she needed help him with.

When he brought up the date, she gave another small nod. "'Kay, we can go there. With...how fast your chest seems to be healing up it may be even better by then."

It would be nice to go out and enjoy some more time together, his idea sounded nice. She hoped her words could prove true...hopefully by then his chest will have healed more.

"We can only hope." With Muika agreed on the date, Iyuki gave a soft smile and nodded. "Here, they put in one of my favorite movies. Lets watch it and rest? I did promise and it would make it more palatable for me."

Reaching onto the back of the couch, he pulled out a remote and turned the TV on before grabbing the other and starting the movie.

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"Muika I need to bathe or else I will smell." Iyuki's tone was firm and a bit pouty again. He stood in front of the bathroom, the next night, frowning a bit. Just...he wanted to feel clean and his hair was all icky. His chest was a bit better, not even close to well still though but... he just wanted to not feel so dirty now that he had his own bathroom.

"R-Right! Ah..." Muika knew...in the back of her mind she'd need to help with this too, but it still didn't stop her from feeling any less embarrassed or flustered over it. She said she'd help though! She wanted him to get better, so she needed to help.

"I'll get the water started and you can get in." Not too much water, but enough, his chest was still healing and too much water might disturb the injury.

After giving a small nod, mostly to herself, she did as she'd said and started the water. She'd...need to help more than that though...

When the water was at a decent level in the bath she stopped it and moved to stand and face Iyuki.

"I-I think this should be good...Is it too high? Low?"

"I-I..." Could do that. Iyuki stopped his words and turned red. No, no he couldn't. He wasn't supposed to bend over much. He sighed and looked down, pouting even more though he followed her into the bathroom.

She started the water and he sighed as he waited, watching her make sure it was a good temperature and also the right height. As Muika stood and faced him, he nodded as he glanced over. "U-Uh yes. It looks okay. I uh... maybe... might need help washing? and undressing. I-If you could please Muika?"

Iyuki coughed and looked to the side. His pants would be fine getting off, but button ups were hard to do.

"M-Mm." With another small nod she stood, walking over to Iyuki to help him unbutton his shirt. "I-I can help, no problem..."

When his shirt was successfully unbuttoned, she helped him slip it off as carefully as she could manage. She supposed his pants would be alright for him to get off, it was his tops he needed help with.

"I-I'll be right back." Muika said, backing up a bit to give him some space as she placed his shirt in a nearby hamper. "R-Right back!"

She...She wasn't sure if he needed help getting in or not, but she could help him do that if he needed it. She...She couldn't help dressed like this though, her clothes could get soaked...which wouldn't be good.

Entering their room she headed for the closet, looking through her things before producing what she'd need, her swimsuit; she remained completely red in the face as she moved to change into it, and then, once that was done, headed back to the bathroom.

"B-Back." She replied, peeking her head in through the door for a short moment before fully stepping into the bathroom. "S-Sorry...My...My clothes might of g-gotten wet...so I..."

It felt...weird for her to be undressing him for tame reasons. With this wound of his he couldn't even begin to think such dirty thoughts and as his face turned red, the young man looked away. As she helped him slip it off, he tried to smile but it came out a blushy mess. Nodding as she left, he couldn't even manage a thank you.

This was too embarrassing! Where had she gone and why? Maybe to give him SOME privacy? Iyuki sighed as he slipped his pants and underwear off, carrying them over to the hamper and dropping them into it.

Staring at the tub, Iyuki was torn for a few moments... How did he get in with one arm? It'd be slippery and if he hurt himself Muika would be so upset... Sighing, he stood and waited for her to return even if it felt weird to be standing naked in his bathroom...

Hearing her voice, he turned with a smile. "Welcome ba-URK!"

Letting out a shocked noise, Iyuki's blue eyes widened and he stared at the bathing suit she was wearing as she stepped inside. He spluttered and turned even more red and then...his hand went to his crotch and he turned around, hunched over a bit. "Wha-What-Wha...T-Tha..t...makes sense..."

Why...why that bathing suit...Why had she picked something like THAT!?
"I-I might need help...into the bath..."

Focus on the task at hand Iyuki!