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Today was Sunday, which meant no work for Doppo. Well at least not and in the office. He still had some unfinished paperwork he brought home that needed to be done before tomorrow. Even though he managed to sleep longer than usual, Doppo still woke up tired. He lied in bed for a while, cursing the fact he even woke up today as he remembered about the work that awaits him.
Finally managing to pull himself out of bed, he stumbled to the kitchen to grab some breakfast and coffee before sitting down in front of his laptop to work. It proved to be impossible however. Doppo's mind wasn't in good shape today as he kept wondering off in different directions, primarily thinking of his worthless existence. Will anyone even miss him if he was gone?
As the thoughts took over his mind he shut the laptop and got up. Maybe a nice bath would help him calm down?
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When he saw the amount of missed calls he had from Doppo, Jakurai instantly knew something was up. Doppo would never call him, especially during work. He was way too concerned about disrupting Jakurai to do so, especially so many times after initially getting no answer. Jakurai dialled him back as fast as he could, every second of him not picking up the phone helping his anxiety grow.
''Sensei...'' Doppo finally answered the phone, his voice trembling as he sounded distressed. Was he crying? ''I need-... I did something bad... I don't feel okay. Can you come? Wait, no- I'm sorry...''
''Doppo! Where are you? What happened?'' Jakurai's fears were confirmed as he heard his friend's voice.
''I'm home but-''
''I'm coming right away!'' Jakurai said before ending the call and storming off to his car, telling one of his colleagues that he has to leave due to an emergency on his way.
He knew he'd feel bad for leaving his work like that but now was not the time. Speeding up to the apartment building Doppo lived in, he arrived there for half the time it usually takes him. He was never more glad he was given a key to the apartment.
''Doppo! It's me.'' Jakurai announced as he entered only to be greeted by silence and muffled sobbing coming from the bathroom, the door to which was half opened. He rushed over the direction of the sound only to discover a gruesome scene.
Doppo was sitting in the bath tub, one hand holding what appeared to be a razer while red liquid was leaking from the other into the water. Jakurai instantly rushed towards him, the shorter one's sobbing growing as he noticed the other's presence. He managed to take away the dangerous item form Doppo and inspect his wounds which luckily turned out to only be surficial. After both of them calmed a little, Jakurai helped Doppo out the tub and proceeded to disinfect his wounds before wrapping a bandage around it.
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Doppo was unaware of how much time had passed. It could have been just a few minutes or maybe even an hour, but it didn't matter anyway.
Wearing nothing but a towel around his waist Doppo was sitting in Jakurai's lap, head resting on the taller man's shoulder, small drops of water dripping from his still wet hair onto Jakurai's shirt. If the circumstances were normal this situation would have been beyond embarrassing for the salesman.
This was far from the first time he is seen in such a vulnerable position by the man he technically worships. Despite that he was the grossest person in the world in his own eyes, here was Jakurai holding him as if he was the most precious, fragile thing. Jakurai must be an angel. That was one thing Doppo was certain of.
''I'm sorry...'' Doppo broke the silence as he apologised for who knows which time already. ''I'm sorry for worrying you... I shouldn't have called you... and just deal with it myself instead.''
The reality of the situation he was in was finally starting to catch up to him and he couldn't help but realise how pathetic he was. Doppo backed away a little, as Jakurai weakened his grip on him and gave him a confused look. Still feeling the dried up tears on his cheeks Doppo tried to avoid eye contact with the doctor.
''Doppo...'' Jakurai said worriedly. Hearing his name in Jakurai's gentle tone always managed to send shivers down Doppo's spine and this time it was no exception. The doctor moved one of his hands from Doppo's back to his chin so he can make him face him. ''Doppo, I'm glad you called me. I cannot even begin to imagine what I'll do if I lose you. Don't you ever think that you're a burden to me in any way, understood?''
Doppo could no longer hold back his tears. Jakurai patted his back as he buried his face into his shoulder for the second time.
''It's okay, Doppo, let it all out.'' He comforted him as he placed a gentle kiss on the top of his head.
''I think you should get dried and dressed.'' Jakurai suggested after Doppo had calmed down ''I don't want you catching a cold.''
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After getting dressed in some comfortable clothes and having some tea, Jakurai prepared for the two of them while waiting, being way too exhausted from his mental struggles today Doppo started to doze off on the couch. Putting his mug back on the table, Jakurai went close to the sleepy man and gently picked him up so he could carry him to his bed to rest properly. After placing him in the bed, careful to not disturb his injury, he pulled the covers over him and was about to leave when a hand held onto his shirt.
''Please, stay...'' Doppo mumbled barely audible. Jakurai could not refuse the plea. He sighted quietly as he sat down on the bed before lying down facing his friend.
Closing his eyes once again, Doppo leaned his head forward to the taller man's chest. He must have looked so pitiful, so pathetic, but who cared? It's not like he wasn't anyway. Those were the thoughts that were running through Doppo's mind as Jakurai put an arm around him in hopes to keep him calm.
It wasn't long until they were both asleep. Doppo happened to awake earlier however. Although his nap was very short, he had never had a more comfortable rest in his life than the one in Jakurai's arms. After today the doctor seemed even more of an angel to him. As he clinged even closer to Jakurai, who was still asleep next to him, Doppo wished this would last forever.
Even though he knew this was just Jakurai pitying him, he enjoyed every bit of touch he received. Of course it was just pity. Caring for the weak was literally what defined Jakurai. Plus there was no way someone as perfect as him would ever love him. Every time he remembered this he felt his heart break, but at least he could dream. And that's what he did: thinking of Jakurai's touch, how would it feel to kiss him, to feel him inside his-
Wait!! What was he even thinking? Not and here while the object of his feelings was literally next to him. As he was shaken out of his thoughts he finally noticed that this alone was enough to get him hard. Doppo panicked and pulled himself away which caused Jakurai to wake up.
''Huh? Doppo, what's going on?'' said the still sleepy man upon noticing his scared facial expression.
''Ehh!! Nothing! I... I just have to go to the bathroom!'' Doppo's voice sounded unusually high as he rushed out of bed and out the bedroom door hoping that the doctor didn't notice his problem.