I visited Asher every day until...
"Asher!"
"K-Katelyn." He said smiling.
"Today's the day you leave the hospital right?"
"It is." His smile grew wider.
"Fantastic! Then would you mind spending the day with me?"
"O-of course n-not!" He replied almost immediately.
"I see your speech impediment has gotten better."
"It has... S-speech t-therapy is really h-helping."
"That's good for you. Anyway, I can't wait to get started today."
"S-started?"
"Yeah. I asked the doctor what kind of physical exercises would be safe for you to do now."
"Why?"
"So I can help you, dummy. It might be in vain but you do want to walk right?"
"Kind of."
"See. So when you're discharged I'll help you."
"O-okay."
"Yay! We can do it my house. I already asked your mother for permission."
"T-then I don't r-really have a c-choice do I?"
"Nope. I also have a few surprises waiting for you."
"That's n-nice of y-you but..."
"Don't worry. I'm not doing this because I pity you... I'm doing this because you're my friend."
"Y-yeah." He replied smiling.
~One hour later~
"Baby I'll make your favourite when you get home so have fun with your friend okay?" Mrs. Angel said smiling.
"Mhmm." Asher hummed.
"Good boy." She said ruffling his hair.
"Katelyn please take good care of him in my absence. Don't push him too hard. After all, he just got discharged from the hospital. I'll stop by and bring his clothes later. Please take care of him."
"I will take good care of him don't worry," I reassured her with a gentle smile.
"W-wait... W-what?"
"Oh, your mom has given me permission to keep you for a week," I said smiling.
"W-what? But I c-can't do a-a-anything on my o-own and–"
"Don't worry about that I'll help you with everything," I reassured.
"But you d-don't u-u-understand... I can b-barely change my c-clothes and"
"I know. Your mother told me everything."
"W-wait so d-do you i-i-intend to..."
"Help you? Yes. However, I can't bathe you since your a guy and all that. If you were a girl we could have bathed together... Sigh."
"P-please d-don't say t-things like that." He said a slight blush on his cheeks.
"Why? Have I got you thinking of us bathing together?" I teased.
"N-no well y-yes I mean n-no... I don't know o-okay!" He yelled.
"She was right you get embarrassed super easily. No wonder she said I couldn't bathe you."
"Wait... You were actually considering it!?" He asked. You could just hear the shock in his voice.
"Mmm... Well yes. It would be easier for you too right? I wouldn't mind but it seems you would." I explained.
"But..."
"Anyway enough of that talk. Let's go. I'll make sure you're super happy today!"
"And we are here... This is my house."
"It's very pretty and... big."
"Thank you. Although it technically isn't mine I had a lot of free time so I cleaned everything, planted flowers and little things like that."
"I see."
"Are these R-roses?"
"Yes, why?" I asked.
"I love Roses especially pink ones." He said with a heart-melting smile.
"Oh, you like flowers too?" I asked.
"I do." He replied admiring the roses I planted.
"Hehe. My favourite flowers are White Tiger Lilies."
"I'll r-r-remember that."
"Okay."
"Before we start your therapy I want you to meet someone."
"I'm home!" I yelled soon as I opened the door.
A small white ball of fluff ran towards us, "Mew?"
"W-what?"
"Meet Miku. It's she adorable?" I stooped down and gently stroked her fur.
"She is. W-when did y-you get a c-cat?"
"I found her a few days ago. I already posted and checked the community bulletin boards and Lost and Found, checked classified ads in my local papers, Searched the Lost Reports on the Pet FBI Database, posted a Found Report, Contacted the community animal control agencies, Checked for tags and a collar, Checked for other means of identification, such as microchips and tattoos, Spoke to people and Checked other web-based resources such as Facebook and Craigslist. I found nothing so I decided to keep her." I explained.
"Oh."
"Want to feed her?"
"S-sure."
I led them to the kitchen.
"Here's the wet food. You do that while I take a quick shower and change."
"Okay." He took the wet food.
A few minutes later, I came down I saw him on the ground staring at Miku.
"Are you two okay?" I asked smiling at the scene.
"Yeah, I was just– Ahh!" Asher looked up at me then suddenly screamed.
"What?" I asked, worried.
"Y-you're not w-wearing any c-clothes!" He yelled.
"But I am wearing a towel. Anyway, I decided to check up on you since I lost track of time taking that shower I thought you might be bored." I explained.
"N-not really... I was just w-watching Miku but... You s-should really put some c-clothes on." He said blushing and looking away.
"Why? Am I too hot for you?" I teased, putting my hands on my hips.
I am not kidding when I say he looked at me and within seconds his face turned beet red. It was like he was going to pass out from overheating. It felt like steam would start coming out of his ears any second.
"Omg! Calm doing I was just kidding. I'll get some fresh clothes on and then buy us something to eat but the library is right here if you get bored." I said helping him back into his chair while trying my best to hold in my laughter.
"O-okay."
'I can't help but tease him he's so cute. But does he really find me that attractive to react like that? Nah, he's probably just too innocent.'
I went upstairs got changed then gave Asher a tour of the house. After an hour of resting, I decided to start his therapy.
"So for your first activity, we're going to bend your toes."
"W-what?"
"If you're going to walk you first need mobility in your toes."
"I u-u-understand that but–"
"But nothing. We're bending your toes and holding them like that for 20 seconds each until you can move them yourself."
"What will be doing next?"
"Next we work on your balance standing up with the aid of your chair and then without. Understand?"
"Y-yes."
"Good boy. If you can manage to move them of your own volition by tomorrow I'll make you a really yummy breakfast."
"I'll try my b-best."
The next day.
"Morning Sleepyhead," I said jumping on top of him to wake him up.
"Good morning Katelyn." He said groggily while rubbing his eyes.
"So... Did you do it?" I asked resting my hands on his chest for support.
"C-could you... Get off me f-first?"
"Right sorry." I got off and sat cross-legged in front of him.
"Y-yes."
"That means I owe you breakfast I'll make Tamagoyaki and Cream Pan."
"Japanese cooking?" He tilted his head.
"Yup. I used to live there at one point in my life." I explained.
"Why?"
"Because of my... Father... He had work there so we stayed there for two years."
"Oh."
"Anyway, Tamagoyaki (literally "grilled egg") is a type of Japanese omelette, which is made by rolling together several layers of cooked egg. With a slightly sweet taste and custardy texture, tamagoyaki is well-loved amongst the Japanese children and adults alike."
"I can't wait."
"There's also Cream Pan. It is a yummy Japanese sweet bread and this one has custard cream filling inside. Just like An Pan, with its sweet red bean paste filling, Cream Pan has been always loved by Japanese people, and it is a staple item for any bakeries or stores that sell bread. Freshly baked, still,l warm Cream Pan is so soft and sweet, I bet anyone would fall in love with it once they taste it."
"Sounds d-delicious."
"It will be. Just you wait you're about to taste the food of a true chef."
"Hahaha." He laughed.
"Hey don't laugh at me I'm serious! I'll make you realize how good my food really is." I said with a confident smile.
"Okay." He gave a genuine smile.