NOTE: This is a rewritten version of the old one shot in 2021 namely "Caring"

Timeline: Turbo

Ship: Lualt(?)

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Lui couldn't accept the situation he found himself in. The pounding headache was unbearable, making him feel tired and vulnerable. He despised feeling this way. With a loud groan and a tight clutch on his head, he walks unsteadily down the silent corridor of the WBBA training center.

(Ughh. So annoying)

As he walked, a festive voice rang out, "Good morning, Lui!" He recognized it was Valt, but he didn't have the strength to make a response. The last thing he needed was Valt's troublesome behavior interrupting his thoughts. Lui continued walking, refusing the greeting and rubbing his agonizing temples.

"Hey, Lui, are you okay?" Valt unexpectedly appeared in front of him, extending his palm to his forehead. Lui's eyes twitched at the odd feeling bubbling up in his chest. With a vicious strike, he slapped Valt's hand away, causing the blue-haired boy to stagger. "GO AWAY OR I'LL K*LL YOU!" he screamed furiously, making Valt run away in dismay.

Although he knew he would wish to undo that later, Lui dismissed it and kept walking down the corridor, toward his training room. He needed to sleep and recover. "Finally some peace," he murmured to himself. Nonetheless, before he could take a step further, darkness enclosed his vision.

When he opened his eyes, Lui found himself lying in the exact place, but there was an indistinct silhouette standing next to him. Grunting, he wiped his eyes to clear his vision. He saw a piece of bread, shaped like his bey, a bottle of water, and a small pill on the floor next to him.

Lui's mind was too confused to process what was happening to him. Was he hallucinating? Was it a prank? His body was too exhausted, but his stomach opposed him. He gobbled up a small bite of the bread, surprised at how savory it tasted. How it is possible this bread is delicious? Is there perhaps a secret behind it? He then swallowed the painkiller and sipped the water. After a few minutes, the pain in his head started to subside, and he felt his energy returning.

As the mist in his mind cleared, Lui realized something. "Wait, who the hell gave me this?"

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"Ouch"

Valt stumbled over a rock and winced in pain. This wasn't the first time he had misstepped and fallen - it looked like he was constantly bruising himself with his clumsiness. He looked down at his left elbow, flinching at the sight of the scrapes and blood. It looked like it was going to sting for a while. Huhuhu

But before he could even start to gauge the pain, he heard a deep voice call his name. Valt's heart jumped into his throat as he turn around to see Lui standing behind him, arms crossed and scowling. Lui had always been intimidating and terrifying, with his cool confidence and sharp satire, and Valt couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable around him.

(Omg. Why Lui is here?)

But that nervousness turned into confusion as Lui unexpectedly tore off his teal shirt breeches and proceeded to bandage Valt's arm. Valt gawked at him in shock, why would Lui destroy his pretty clothes just to help him? It wasn't typical for Lui to be so...caring. Nevertheless, as the other blader completed wrapping his arm, a grateful smile spread across Valt's face. Then his entire world stops when Lui glances at him.

Valt felt his belly quiver as he followed Lui's royal violet eyes gaze upon him. The teal flame-haired boy had always been astonishing, but at that moment, he looked ethereal. This is the opposite of Lui he meets earlier and he forgot the horrible things he said in the hallway. Lui grinned at him in a way that he had never seen before, and Valt felt himself becoming more captivated and enchanted by the devious boy.

(Lui looks handsome—)

"Thank you, Lui," Valt said, his voice faint. And Lui only shrugged, but Valt could detect the softness in his eyes. For a minute, he couldn't imagine that he was sitting so close to this enigmatic figure. However, when Lui began to stroke his head, Valt couldn't help but believe that he was in a fantasy.

His tummy filled with butterflies, and Valt subconsciously purred at the extraordinary sensation and was convinced that Lui could hear it. However, the dragon blader didn't appear to mind as his touch stayed soft and soothing.

"First of all," Lui began. "You should take care of yourself. And secondly, take this as a small thank you for making me feel better, I deeply appreciated it." Gratefulness was laced in his voice.

Valt's eyes widened in surprise as he tried to deduce how Lui had known he was the one who give generous help earlier. But, he realized that it was evident. After all, he was the sole one who had noticed Lui in such a vulnerable state.

"Hehehe then I'm glad you feel okay," Valt said, feeling his cheeks heat up as Lui stared him over.

"Question, even after being mean to you... Do you still care? We're not that close, and we certainly aren't friends." Lui's eyes narrowed, looking at Valt with pure confusion. Because honestly, this world doesn't deserve Valt's kindness.

(He's way too kind for his own good)

Valt took a step closer to him, his heart beating faster in his chest. "Well, to me, you're my friend. And that's how friendship works, to care for each other." He smiles proudly at his answer.

Lui raised an eyebrow, studying him closely. "Friends, huh?" he said, his voice trailing off.

(For some reason he doesn't want the friend thingy)

At that moment, the white tyrant manages once again to surprise the wonder boy.

"Well I hope in the future we could be more than just friends"

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