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a/n: in which a thoroughly smitten Tetsu gets sick over a surprise. #krtsk

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"You dumbass. What were you thinking going outside, in the cold, in the rain, in just a pair of shorts?" Kei asked as he walked into their bedroom, his voice heavy with irritation. "Was it really so important to do... wait. What exactly were you doing out there, anyway?"

Tetsu turned to look at his husband. They'd only been married a few months, but it still felt brand new. Of course, nothing said 'I love you' quite like being bitched at for doing something stupid. He could have waited for a better day, honestly. But once the idea took hold…

"You'll see," Tetsu said, which clearly wasn't the answer Kei wanted. "Give it a few weeks."

He could see the outward signs of anger building on Kei's face, but his eyes showed what he truly felt: there was worry, concern, and that 'what am I going to do with you?' look.

Kei said nothing and left, only to return a few minutes later carrying a tray. He set it up at Tetsu's bedside, and then sat down on the bed beside him. With gentle hands, Kei checked for fever, brushed his hair away from his eyes, and placed a cool towel on his forehead.

There was a moment where Tetsu almost told Kei what he'd been doing, but he wanted it to be a surprise. He loved surprising Kei, even if Kei didn't really care too much for surprises. It was all worth it seeing the happiness glowing in those golden brown eyes he loved so much.

"Are you hungry? I can make you something," Kei offered softly. "Or maybe something cool to drink?"
Tetsu smirked and was about to respond with a smartass remark, but held it back when Kei put a finger to his lips. Now, Kei was irritated; it was in his eyes.
"Anything is fine," Tetsu answered simply. "I'll eat whatever you make for me."
"You always have," Kei replied. "Anything specific?"
"Egg and rice porridge."
He was rewarded with a gentle smile.
"Egg and rice porridge," Kei repeated as he stood up. "Be right back."

Being cared for like this was something new for Tetsu, and he wouldn't change it for the world. Turning his head, he looked out the window at the bright blue sky. Hindsight being 50/50, he should have waited until today to plant his surprise. But he didn't want to forget.

*4 weeks later*

Tetsu guided Kei outside, his love's eyes covered with a blindfold. "Just a little further," he said excitedly. He stopped a few steps later, and positioned Kei so he would see his surprise. "Are you ready?"

"How can I not be? Your excitement is contagious."

Tetsu smiled and reached behind Kei's head to untie the blindfold, but not before he stole a kiss. "I love you," he whispered against Kei's lips.
"I love you, too," Kei replied, kissing him back. "Seriously, though. Did you bring me out here to make out, or what?"
"Smartass."
"Have you met me?"
"Don't tempt me to take you up on the making out part."
"As if that would actually stop you."
"Accurate. However," Tetsu moved so that Kei could see his surprise. The brilliant white blooms were practically glowing in the sunlight.

"They're beautiful, Tetsu! Where did you find them?" Kei exclaimed, immediately kneeling down in front of the cluster of amaryllis.
"Online. Couldn't resist," he said with a little shrug. "I knew you'd love them."
"Just like the desert roses and hibiscus."
"Exactly."