{ Miles' P.O.V. }

I drove Al back to my place, thinking it a good idea to keep an eye on him. As I pulled into the lot, I spoke gently.

"We'll go by your flat later, to get you some clothes, alright?" I asked.

I looked at him quickly before flickering back to my wheel, turning into the spot. That second was just long enough to see him nod. We got out, walking towards the lobby door. I looked back when Al wasn't next to me. He was wobbling and had a hand out, looking like he was trying to keep his balance.

"You alright, Mate?" I called back. He had an odd look on his face.

"Bit dizzy, like." He said, tripping but catching himself.

I quickly jogged to him, holding him steadily in my arms.

"Thanks, Mi... Sorry." He said.

"Dont be sorry, you haven't eaten or walked in a while." I softly said.

I led Alex up to my flat, gently walking him into the living room and sitting him down.

" Do you want food? " I asked.

" I dunno. I don't feel hungry I just feel empty, " he mumbled.

" Yeah you're probably hungry. How about I get you a fruit salad and some soup? We need ta put a lil more meat on those bones, " I pinched his cheeks a bit barely able to even get a little bit of his cheek in between my fingers.

He let out a little giggle and I smiled, going into the kitchen and making him some food.

"Mi!" I heard Alex call out.

I stirred the broth one more time before leaving it to heat up. I jogged out into the living area.

"Whats up, buddy?" I asked, coming to the back of the couch.

He was fiddling with his hands, he looked so cute. He looked up at me, his big, Brown, chocolatey eyes looking into mine. I smiled, before he could talk, I placed my hand on his jaw, quickly retracting it and feigning pain. He looked confused.

"Such a sharp jaw line, I ought to be more careful." I said.

Little compliments like these really made Al feel better; special, even. He smiled and scratched at his own jaw.

"I don't wanna be a burden, but I still feel dizzy like. And warm." I nodded.

"Lay down, Mate." I said. "In my room, c'mon, I'll help you get undressed." I spoke softly, helping him up and into my room.

I lay him down and carefully took his bottoms off. I sat him up and pulled his shirt off, placing a little kiss on his shoulder. His smile widened and he leaned back against my bed.

" You rest and I'll get you your fruit salad. The soup will take a bit longer, " I said with a smile.

I made my way to the kitchen grabbing the fruit salad and going back to Alex. He looked so peaceful in my bed and I grinned at the thought of it smelling like him later.

" Here Alex, " I said sitting him up and handing him the bowl of fruit.

His eyes fluttered open and he took it from me gently.

He scooted up a bit more, his back against the headboard. He grabbed the fork and stuck it into a piece of banana. I watched as he slowly raised it to his mouth, and took it off the fork with his teeth.

When he started chewing he looked up at me, and I smiled and nodded at him. He continued to eat, slowly. After two more pieces of fruit I stood up.

"Good job, Al." I placed a kiss on his head.

"I'm gonna check the soup, and then we could maybeh watch a movie." I said, my Liverpool Accent shining through.

He looked up at me with his big eyes. His mouth twitched into a cute, pleasent little smile. He nodded slightly. I touched the tip of his nose and smiled before walking away. The soup might be almost done.

I went to the soup, stirring it and pouring it into a bowl for Alex. I went back upstairs putting the soup on the bedside table for him.

" How're you feeling mate? " I asked.

Alex frowned. " I'm scared to fall asleep. I don't want to fall into another coma, " he whimpered out.

I kissed his head and handed him the soup.

" Don't worry about that right now...just eat okay? " I murmured.

He looked so worried and that scared me. I rubbed his side as he ate the soup. He seemed to calm down

After quite a while, he finished most of the broth. He knew to eat slowly, so that he wouldn't upset his stomach. There was still some fruit, but he said he'd finish it later. I placed many pillows behind him, to prop him up.

I put on a random movie, and laid back on the bed with him. After a few minutes, I noticed that he was fidgeting with his hands, and looking down. He then looked at me, worry in his beautiful brown eyes. I turned my head to the side with a questioning look.

He bit his lip, then he turned, lifting my arm, and wrapping it around himself as he snuggled into me, placing his head on my chest and wrapping his arm around my stomach.

He was pressed completely against me, and I felt him relax greatly. I kissed his head, and rubbed his arm, careful of the band aid patches where the I.V.s had been.

His eyes slowly started to close until he finally fell asleep in my arms. A smile found its a way on my lips. I rubbed his side and snuggled into him. Honestly we both need sleep. I closed my tired eyes and fell asleep holding Alex in my arms.

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I woke up groggily, my body way to warm in the already heated room. I carefully pushed Alex away getting up and going to the bathroom. Maybe a cold shower will help me cool down. I closed the bathroom door not bothering to lock it behind me as I stripped down and got into the shower.

After a few minutes of just standing in the water, I heard my name called out, and the door to my bathroom open. Luckily, I had a towel draped over the bar outside the glass door, which covered my image from the waist down.

It didn't stop me or Al from blushing as he entered the bathroom. He scratched the back of his neck. it's not like he hadn't seen me naked before, I'd certainly seen him naked. It wasn't something we worried about, with how close we were.

"Just need to use the bathroom." He mumbled, just loud enough for me to hear.

As he slowly walked over to the toilet, I looked away.

"How do you feel?" I called out, rubbing some soap on my arms.

"Better. Still a bit dizzy though." He replied. Soon, he flushed, and I yelped as hot water hit my back.

"Fucking hell! Warn a man next time!" I yelled. Al giggled as he washed his hands.

I shuddered and pouted at Alex as he left the room. I sort of wanted to pull him into the shower with me and wraps my arms around him and get him soaked as I kiss him and push him against the wall...stop it Miles you can't have him. I shook my head and got out of the shower drying off. I walked back to my room.

" Al can I come in? Are you decent? " I said raising my voice a bit.

" Like it would matter if I was decent or not ya git, " he said laughing.

My cheeks turned red and I stepped in the room going over to my closet with just a towel hanging loosely around my hips.

I looked through, unsure of what to wear. I grabbed some boxers, a pair of black jeans, which were tight, but very comfortable. I decided I'd pick a shirt later.

I wandered out of the room and back to the bathroom, where I took off the towel, and slipped on the boxers. I sighed and put on my jeans, drying the rest of my torso and hanging up the towel, and walking back into my room.

Alex was at my closet, gazing at a few of my shirts. I crossed my arms and leaned against the door frame. I smirked.

"What are you doing, Turner?" I called out. He turned around, one of my striped shirts in his hand.

"You didn't look like you could decide. So I'm picking for you." He said, turning back around.

He shuffled my clothing around and stopped as he spotted something.

"This one." He said, pulling out my dark blue, almost black shirt which contained white polka dots.

It was his favorite, of mine. I chuckled and grabbed the shirt from him tugging it on.

" You're so adorable. " I murmured ruffling his hair.

His cheeks turned pink and his usual cheeky grin appeared on his face. I slipped my shoes on and stretched.

" I'm gonna go get some groceries. You just relax and watch the tele okay? " I said with a smile.

Alex nodded and hugged me before I went and grabbed my keys, leaving the flat and goes downstairs to my car.

As I walked through the store, I pushed my trolley. Luckily I'd gotten one that had solid wheels. No noises or annoying parts about it. I got plenty more fruit, soup, as well as other essentials.

I even got some junk foods. After purchasing everything I placed it all in the trunk, and drove home. I made note that Al and I should stop by his flat. Perhaps not tonight. To be honest, I enjoyed seeing him lounge around in just his boxers. I enjoyed when they dangled down a bit too far, showing off his V lines.

Neither of us were too muscular, but we had some structure. I pulled myself out of my thoughts and carried the groceries upstairs. I entered my door, closed it with my foot, and entered the kitchen.

"Honey, I'm home!" I called out jokingly.

"Oh sweetie! How was your day?" I heard back, as Al mozied into the room. I laughed at the boy.

"Let me help," he said, walking over.

"No, go rest." I said in a soft tone, holding his bare shoulder.

When he started to protest I sent him a glare and he pouted. I walked struggling slightly to the kitchen and started putting stuff away. Alex followed me despite my attempts to keep him resting. He started putting stuff away and I become even more worried.

" Al stop cmon go relax, " I whined.

He turned towards me and started walking towards me causing me to walk backwards into the wall. His arms blocked my escape and he kissed my forehead.

" You stop Mi....you have super dark circles under your eyes, you look exhausted and to top it all off you've barely eaten in days. Start taking care of yourself instead of me before I tie you to your bed and force feed you strawberries. " his voice was low and serious.

I swallowed discretely. I looked into his eyes. With his voice that deep, with him so close, with how serious he was... I couldn't help but feel my jeans become tighter.

I shouldn't be turned on, but unfortunately, the man before me drove me crazy. I was able to contain myself, however. I sighed.

"You're right, I guess." I felt my jeans become lose again, as I pushed bad thoughts out of my head.

I slumped forward and hugged Al. He hugged me back, his skin radiating heat.

"But look, there's not much left," I backed up, hands still by his bare sides, almost at his hips.

"I can manage putting away these, and making some food. Just let me do that, yeah? I'm not the one who just came out of a coma." I stated. Al had his hands on my shoulders.

My heart beat fluttered painfully in my chest. I pulled away slightly.

" Now go rest a bit. You have to be healthy for tour Mate. " I murmured.

I slipped past his arms and continues to put stuff away. Alex sighed and went back into the living room laying down. I let out a harsh sigh as shakes took over my body. I tried to slip past the living room but my body convulsed and I freaked out a bit tripping over the old carpet and onto the floor.

Alex looked up and frowned, " Are you okay Mi? "

I felt very dizzy. I tried to stay up, but I finally collapsed, grabbing onto the wall as I slid down. My face crinkled up. Why was this happening to me?

I can't let this happen, I need to take care of Al... Who I just noticed was on his knees in front of me, speaking to me, he looked scared.

"Miles, when was the last time you ate?" I heard him say.

"Hey, hey, focus." He said, taking my face into his hands, forcing my eyes to look into his own.

"Uhm, I dunno, like. Eh, a few days?" I mumbled, feeling very faint.

"Shit..." He cursed. My body shook.

"Al?" I murmered.

I was scared, my body had never done this at this capacity. I suppose it was my turn to be scared. My eyes welled with tears.

"I'm scared."

"Hey, hey, no, no, no..." He stroked my face as I slowly lost consciousness.

When I woke up everything was fuzzy. I was surrounded by warmth and I felt shaking.

" Al? " I murmured.

I heard him choke out a sob and hold me closer. I frowned.

" Al, hey Alex I'm fine. Stop crying love, " I said turning around and stroking his cheek wiping the tears away.

" Miles, " he whimpered clinging to me and shaking.

" Hey it's okay mate I'll eat right now okay? Calm down, " I nuzzles into his neck and felt his shaking slowly stop.

" Never scare me like that again you arse. " he murmured with a sniffle.

I still felt a bit dizzy, but it was nothing compared to the feeling I felt a while ago. As I sat up, I rubbed my face lightly. As I went to stand up, I felt a hand wrap around my wrist.

I was pulled back to sit down, and Al quickly, and tightly wrapped his arms around me. He sniffed and I felt him ball my shirt into his hands. He raised himself a bit, almost on top of me, though in reality, he was pushing himself into me, making us as close as possible.

My eyes were wide open as I sat there in shock. What was he doing? I quickly wrapped my arms around him.

"We need to take care of each other." He whispered hoarsly.

"We've been far too destructive. Time to get ourselves right, and go on this tour." He said.

I kissed his shoulder. "You're right."