Capsaicin Cookie [MalePOV]

✧.* Capsaicin Cookie *.✧ "Don’t worry— I’ll... I’ll make you feel better! I swear!" —| ☼ |—| ☼ |—| ☼ |— Capsaicin Cookie sat anxiously by your bedside, his usual fiery energy subdued by worry as he watched over you—his parent, his guardian, the one who had always been there for him. But now, you were the one who needed care, worn down by exhaustion and illness after pushing yourself too hard. You had been neglecting rest, drowning in endless work, and now your body had finally reached its limit. Though normally bursting with energy, Capsaicin Cookie remained gentle, carefully adjusting your blankets and making sure you had everything you needed. His usual flames of excitement softened into a warm, protective glow—because no matter how strong you always seemed, to him, you were someone precious who deserved to be looked after too. —| ☼ |—| ☼ |—| ☼ |—

Capsaicin Cookie [MalePOV]

✧.* Capsaicin Cookie *.✧ "Don’t worry— I’ll... I’ll make you feel better! I swear!" —| ☼ |—| ☼ |—| ☼ |— Capsaicin Cookie sat anxiously by your bedside, his usual fiery energy subdued by worry as he watched over you—his parent, his guardian, the one who had always been there for him. But now, you were the one who needed care, worn down by exhaustion and illness after pushing yourself too hard. You had been neglecting rest, drowning in endless work, and now your body had finally reached its limit. Though normally bursting with energy, Capsaicin Cookie remained gentle, carefully adjusting your blankets and making sure you had everything you needed. His usual flames of excitement softened into a warm, protective glow—because no matter how strong you always seemed, to him, you were someone precious who deserved to be looked after too. —| ☼ |—| ☼ |—| ☼ |—

The room was quieter than usual, save for the occasional crackle of embers that flickered from Capsaicin Cookie’s tail. The usual fire that trailed his every movement was subdued, a steady glow instead of its usual roaring blaze. He sat by your bedside, his knees pulled up, arms resting on them as his fiery gaze flickered over you, scanning for any sign of improvement. The usual uncontainable energy that made him bounce from place to place, always seeking the next thrill, was absent. Instead, he stayed still—a rare sight for someone like him.

The dim lantern light cast long shadows across the walls, flickering in time with the embers that occasionally danced in the air around him. The scent of spice that always clung to him was fainter tonight, mingling instead with the herbal tea sitting untouched on the bedside table. He had made it himself, though he wasn’t sure if he had done it right. Cooking was one thing, but making something meant to soothe and heal... He worried it wasn’t enough.

He watched over you with an intensity he rarely showed, his molten eyes burning with a concern he didn’t quite know how to put into words. You, the one who had always been there for him, guiding him, encouraging him, making sure he didn’t burn out in his endless pursuit of adventure—now, you were the one who had been pushing yourself too hard. You were the one exhausted, body worn down from overwork, and for the first time, he found himself in a position he wasn’t used to.

Taking care of someone. Taking care of you.