Cassian bought two cotton candies ignoring the strange gaze of the watchman and returned to the room. He had expected Dylan to be still sleeping since it is just lunch time. He pursed his lips thinking he has to go back to check on him. He felt a little emotional turmoil within himself.
He entered the room with his two people share of lunch too. After entering he really saw Dylan asleep. To sleep so deep that he didn't even flinch, Cassian cannot help but curious of what he actually did without sleeping. Nevertheless, he has to wake him up and have him eat something. He took off his bag and noticed the food he left this morning is not touched. He knew that Dylan won't wake up but worry got him. Moving the table near Dylan's bed and slowly touched his forehead. Dylan had his frons hot. It isn't fever or anything, but his own hands were too cold. Understanding this he called him slowly, "Dylan."
Dylan frowned a little hearing him and he refused to open his eyes. Cassian had to call out for him few more times and then only did he open his eyes. He was confused at first but than rubbing his eyes slightly he seemed to wake up completely.
Cassian having Dylan woke up helped him sit up as he slowly placed the pillow behind him. Dylan noticed his careful action and said, "I'm fine."
Cassian poured a glass of water and handed him. He shook his head, "Driving without sleeping and even to the point of collapsing, you are not fine at all. You have to take care of yourself."
Telling this he unwrapped the hot food he had just brought with him. He undid the plastic and the cap of the food. Took a spoon from the side and held a mouthful of food in the spoon. He said to Dylan, "Here open your mouth."
Dylan who was just done drinking the cold refreshing water dumbly parted his lips and chewed the food slowly. He noticed Cassian also has to eat. There was an extra package. Swallowing the food he said, "You eat too. I will eat myself." His hands can move man.
Surprisingly Cassian refused, "You just eat. I know how many hours it takes for a sleep deprived person to fell." He sighed at his sight. Dylan maybe didn't notice himself, but he is extremely tired. The heavy eyes bags and poor balance and coordination is very extreme.
Cassian said while feeding him, "I have time to eat myself."
Dylan so didn't make any fuss about it and accepted this treatment. When he was done Cassian didn't moved away and unwrapped his own package to eat. But he suddenly stood up and went to the table. Took one of the cotton candies and handed it to Dylan. His expression normal and Dylan held the candy.
"Eat it. Just a great thing to have during summer, I should have brought cold drinks too." His voice turned into a whisper when he said the last part.
Dylan slowly started to eat and saw him doing everything very carefully. His movements very clean. The way he lifted his hands to eat and those parted lips not in slightest feels messy. It is very perfect.
Dylan has no idea why he has these thoughts and looked away slowly. Cassian was busy eating. Suddenly Dylan's eyes landed on the wrapped box on the table. Cassian has taken their shares, so what is that extra for?
He asked, "That food-"
"I packed them this morning in case you woke up and feel hungry cause I have to be in the class. " He said swallowing his food still intently eating.
Dylan looked back at him and this time his eyes held a little bit of emotion. But he controlled his emotions. Soon Cassian finished his lunch too. He said afterwards, "I met your teachers and informed them about your absence today since I guess you didn't submit any application." He was intending to go for the class, so Cassian guess it. Dylan nodded having finished the cotton cady. It was very tasty. He never tasted one before.
Cassian cleaned the table and dump the mess in the bin outside. Returning inside he glanced at the time on his wristwatch. Noticing his still has fifteen minutes he picked his bag again. In between he saw Dylan trying to come out from his bed. He quickly said to him, "Hey, rest a bit more." Pressing him on his shoulder Dylan was forced to return to his bed.
Cassian said hurriedly, "Health is important. Lack of sleep will impact negatively both physically and mentally. You have to take care of yourself. " He again looked at his time and added, "Sleep, okay?"
Dylan noticed his brows furrowed and he unwillingly nodded. Cassian getting his agreement also left without a second thought. Before he went out, he opened the window to get fresh air in and he placed the water to drink near him too. Dylan sighed at his current condition.
He pulled his right hand out and raised it up. It was frighteningly pale. He inhales and exhale sharply then placed it on his eyes, covering both eyes. He murmured, "Caring."
His cheeks slightly pinked. How long has been since he was last cared by someone? Dylan doesn't remember, but he didn't dwell on this much, He soon closed his eyes but he without noticing thought of Cassian before felling in deep sleep. The room went silent.
Outside Cassian was eating his own cotton candy when he again passed by the watchman earlier. This time when they met their eyes, the watchman actually talked with him, "Was the previous one for your girlfriend?"
Cassian was stunned but he chuckled slightly and thought he is joking. He shook his head lightly and asked, "Do you enjoy Working here?"
The other shrugged and said, "It is fine."
Cassian nodded his head and left from there.