What??? Two posts back to back????

Yeah except that again sometime soon because I currently have a completely finished story just sitting in the drafts and a half done story that I kinda lost motivation for but I'm gonna finish anyways?

Then I have 2 stories planned, which I'll be starting today.

So basically I'm saying that I'm on my monthly caffeine high where I mass produce stories in a short amount of time.

Yes, I'm drinking coffee again.

—~Third Person POV~—

Artemis sat with his headphones plugged into his ears and his head down, looking at the seem he was had sewing carefully. 

Artemis owned a sewing machine, but he appreciated perfecting the small details by hand. He'd learned a bunch of stitches over the years, most of them being committed to memory. His hands worked delicately while his head bopped to the music.

Just like he'd been doing for three hours.

Nonestop.

He paused for sips of water and a bite from a snack, but other than that he's been switching between hand stitching and hooking up his sewing machine for the better part of the morning.

Just as Artemis tied off the edge and snipped away the extra thread, the door clicked open. A rather concerned looking Shino stepped into the room. 

Shino knew Artemis hadn't left his room for more than ten minutes since 9 AM, now it's half past 12. Shino also knew that Artemis had a tendency to overwork himself, sometimes without even realizing it. Shino had taken it upon himself to make sure his boyfriend was properly cared for, which unfortunately includes tearing him away from his passion. At least for an hour or two. 

Shino walked over to where Artemis was sitting. He was sat cross legged on the floor, a chair pulled out at his desk, and different fabrics, needles, threads, and even a small box of gemstones were on display around him. Shino glanced at the sparkling silvers and golds reflecting the rainbow colors of other gems onto the inside of the old metal cookie box. He also admired Artemis' focus, he barely noticed Shino entering the room. 

Then Shino saw the headphones.

He walked over to Artemis, knelt down, pausing the music on his phone and gently pulled the wire of the headphones away from Artemis' ears. 

"Take a break silly." Shino said while lifting Artemis' head slightly so he could look into his eyes. 

"How long have I been doing this?" Artemis asks, tilting his head to the side slightly. He glances at the screen of his phone, tapping it on. "Oh crap is 12:37 already... Shino! We were supposed to go out for brunch... I mean it's not too late, we could probably catch a bus to the place, but we'd have to get ready quickly and-" Shino shifted his hand from Artemis' chin to his mouth, gently covering it.

Artemis rolled his eyes and clamped his mouth shut beneath Shino's hand. 

"Hush. Don't worry about it, we can reschedule. Besides, I like taking care of you. Quite frankly I find making sure you're happy more fun than letting you pretend like you are." Shino says warmly, removing his hand from Artemis' mouth. 

"I suppose we could just chill for the day... You're always doing so much for me like planning our dates, getting me gifts... I was really looking forward to getting to take you out for once... But here you go now, canceling our fun day out to take care of me..." Artemis says, his disappointment showing clearly though his tone. 

Shino gave Artemis a sympathetic look before sitting down beside him. "It's ok Artemis, don't worry, we can still have a fun day out, just not today. Your health comes first silly. Ok?" Shino cups a hand over Artemis' ear, bringing his face closer and his voice down to a whisper. "There's only one right answer by the way." Leaning back to look at Artemis' flustered expression, Shino laughs to himself. 

Shino has a moment of contemplation, thinking of what he could do to help. Then an idea pops up in his head. 

Shino places a hand on Artemis' arm, gently pulling him down. He puts his other hand on the top of Artemis' head, guiding him until he's comfortably laying with his head in Shino's lap. 

Shino smiles at him before taking one of his hands. He starts rubbing the top of Artemis' hand and his palm between his thumbs and index fingers, gently kneading the soft skin to relieve some tension. Shino continues gently massaging Artemis' left hand from the base of his wrist to the tips of his fingers, being as gentle as he can in case his hands are really sore and sensitive. 

Shino gently puts down Artemis' hand, moving onto the right, mimicking the soothing motions. 

Artemis lied there in awe of the comfort Shino could provide with just some well placed rubs, small talk, and a lap pillow. As Artemis spaced out, his head in Shino's lap, Artemis couldn't help but notice all the little things that made Shino attractive. The way his eyes sparkled when he laughed, the soft curve of his lips as he smiled, and the way his hair glowed in the sunlight. It was as if time stood still, and Artemis found himself falling deeper into the spell of Shino's presence.

But amidst the gentle conversation and the comforting touch, Artemis couldn't ignore the fluttering of his own heart. He was acutely aware of the close proximity between them, the warmth of Shino's body seeping into his own. The realization hit him with a mix of excitement and apprehension.

As the minutes ticked by, Artemis's gaze wandered, his eyes fixated on Shino's face. He studied the subtle contours, the way the light played off his features, and the way his expressions shifted with every word spoken. The more he looked, the more captivated he became.

"I love you." Shino whispers after telling a rather intriguing story. He kisses Artemis' knuckles with the utmost softness, causing Artemis to blush as he gently pulls his hands away from Shino's.

"Love you too." He mumbles, closing his eyes and letting himself sink into his "pillow".