I Almost Said I Love You-Chapter 26

*the ride bk home felt faster than the ride to the graves as Thrax brought them all the way bk to the Heart District n towards their mansion*

Ozzy had ended up falling asleep against the man's back on the way back, surprisingly having not fallen off. When the engine stopped, he shifted around with a groan, opening his eyes. "A... are we back?"

Thrax: Yes, baby. We're bk. *chuckles* U sleep too much, baby. Maybe dinner with the PD will perk u up *turns to Rex* Are the guests here yet?

Ozzy rubbed his eye and huffed at him. "I guess all that's happened is just a bit too much for me..." he mumbled softly as he climbed off the bike and stretched, heading inside while Thrax spoje to Rex.

Rex: They'll be here in 10 minutes, Master Roja

Thrax: Alright. Enough time to have a quick shower n change *walked behind Oz to the room n straight to the bathroom*

Ozzy blinked slowly. "A shower sounds good..." he mumbled, shuffling around as he headed upstairs, heading into his own room to go to his own bathroom to wash.

Thrax: *had a quick shower n dressed in his more hospitable clothes before entering Oz's room to see him almost done with his shower* U done, baby? Want me to wait for u or should I go dwn first?

Ozzy came out the bathroom with a towel around his waist. "Uh... what... what am I supposed t wear?" he asked lightly, sniffling lightly, licking his lips as he could smell the delicious food.

Thrax: Ah, yes, first, ur gonna need to put on the bandages *left n returned 2 minutes later with the bandages, gesturing him to sit dwn* As for clothes, just wear something casual. We're not having a formal party or anything. Just dinner

Ozzy bit his lip and sat down on the edge of the bed, shifting around. "... I hope I can control myself around people..." he said, looking down at the heated membrane of himself, watching it glowing lightly and sighed. "This is your fault... infecting me..."

Thrax: *chuckles* All the better to be compatible with, baby. I will not allow u to belong to anyone else bt me. I'm a possessive bastard, I knw. Sue me. *starts wrapping the bandages ard the cell* The glowing will pass once ur heat is ovr

"I don't care! There was no need to infect me! You... you could of asked me, first!" Ozzy groaned, shivering and arching his back with a pleasant sigh, he hated that the cold made him feel so good. "... Nnn... When will it be over?"

Thrax: Would u have agreed if I asked? *finished the bandages n patted his head* It'll be ovr soon. Our heat usually lasts for 3 days. U should be no different *nuzzled noses with him* I look forward to reproduce with u, my baby *chuckles at the cell's reaction before leaving the room*

"Uh... well... maybe if you hadn't of raped me and came here intent on killing Frank!" Ozzy huffed at him before flushing, his eyes wide, shocked at himself. Would he really of concidered being with the other? "W-wait, what?!" he called out, looking up, his eyes widening more as he watched the virus leave. "I-I am not reproducing with you!" he snapped, grumbling before getting dressed.

Thrax: *went dwnstairs to see tht the main guys of the PD have arrived, namely Jamison, Tonto, Caroleena & the Chief* Welcome to my humble abode, everyone. I hope ur hungry
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Tonto looked around, having not took a good look without the decorations. "Seriously, this is such a nice place, Roja... I wouldn't miss coming here for the world!" he said, grinning as the Chief chuckled and patted his back.

"It's great to hear you still want to work with us after the main case." he said, smiling up at him before blinking. "Oh? Who's this?" he asked, watching the tentive Ozzy making his way down in his old clothes, fiddling with the bandana nervously.

Caroleena: *recognized the bandana right away n grins knowingly* Ah, tht would be our mysterious "Ozma", aint it, Roja?

Jamison: Wht?! Tht hot girl was...was HIM??

Thrax: *chuckles* Yup. Nothing gets past u, Caroleena, obviously. He's such a kidder sometimes, likes to pull pranks on ppl *waits until Oz came close to him n put a hand on his shoulder* This is Kiaran Featherworth Mytosis, or u can call him Kia. He was my "mysterious date" u saw at the party tht day. My...vry close friend

Ozzy blinked, looking to the bandana and cursing to himself before shuffling his way over to Thrax as Tonto stared in shock. "N-no way! No way, it can't be!" he said, looking the cell over as Ozzy hid slightly behind Thrax, looking up at him confused at the name. Huffing, he hit the other in the side slightly at the way he mentioned 'very close friend', rolling his eyes as he looked away.

"Well now, it's very nice to meet you, Kia." the chief said, holding his hand out to shake Ozzy's.

Jamison: Dang! U reli got me fooled there, Kia! U should go for an acting career

Suzie (random servant): Master Roja. Dinner is served

Thrax: Shall we, everyone?

Ozzy glanced at him and grinned lightly, rubbing the back of his neck. "Yeah... and next time you should keep your hands to yourself..." he said before following after Thrax to the dining room where Greta was putting out the last of the food, smiling and nodding to Thrax before leaving.

Jamison: *sees the spread* Woah~! Far out~! Thank Frank I didnt decide to have tht donut aftr all

Caroleena: Aww, Roja. U shouldnt have.

Thrax: No worries, guys. It' just nice n simple food, reli. Feel free to dig in. Have a seat, everyone

Tonto's eyes widened as he drooled a little. "Amazing! I can't wait to dig in!" he said, quickly getting settled in a seat as the Chief chuckled and shook his head, sitting himself down. "It really does look good. Compliments to your Chef."

Ozzy shifted before his stomach growled, moving to sit down at the table with a lick of his lips.

Thrax: *took a seat n got a helping of everything* Go ahead. Try it. It tastes better than it looks

Jamison: *brandished his fork n knife* Dont mind if I do! *got a helping for himself*

Caroleena: *rolls her eyes* Where do u stuff all tht n still keep in shape is beyond me, Jamie

Ozzy smiled a little, shifting in his seat, feeling somewhat more at home with his old friends around before he got himself something to eat.

Tonto laughed lightly and grinned. "You're just jealous since you can't eat a doughnut and not gain any weight." he teased, getting some food for himself.

The chief just shook his head and chuckled, getting a plate for himself.

Caroleena: *made a face at Jamison before eating hers*

Thrax: *chuckles* Everyone's got different metabolismes, I suppose

Jamison: So, Roja, we've got a few good cases u'd like to help us out with. Care to take 'em off our hands?

Thrax: I'd be glad to. Gives me something to do other than watching out for Black Death viruses

Tonto sniggered. "Well... you have you 'very close friend' to do, you know." he said, grinning cheekily as he ate, causing Ozzy to look up, his eyes wide in horror and embarrassment before he hung his head, slapping his forehead.

"Tonto, behave now." The chief said, shaking his head and smiling some.

Thrax: Aww, dont tease him. We're just reli close friends, is all

Caroleena: I'd say VERY close, since u danced with him at the party n him looking like Miss Universe tht day *grins*

Ozzy groaned and hit his head off the table. "It was only a joke!" he huffed, glaring up at them.

Tonto laughed at him. "Some joke... you just wanted all the guys on you~" he teased, grinning and laughing.

Jamison: Yeah. Roja aint givin' u enough attention? *laughs as well*

Caroleena: *rolls his eyes* Ugh! Boys. They nvr grow up, do they?

Thrax: *chuckles* Unfortunately not. So, wht r the cases u have for me?

Ozzy groaned and slumped forward on the table. "I don't swing that way!" he groaned at them, grumbling under his breath.

Tonto laughed and shook his head, eating more of the food. "Mmm? Oh, nothing that big. Drug scandels, robberies... that kind of stuff."

Thrax: *smirked quietly at Oz's outburst then nods at Tonto* I'll look into it n make my pick

Caroleena: So~ Kia, how DID u n Roja meet?

"There's even a log of a lost puppy, I'm sure that's right up your street." Tonto said, grinning a little before eating some more, sipping his drink.

Ozzy blinked and sat up, looking confused for a moment. Oh, he was so not good at improv. "Um... well..." he mumbled, shifting around. "Our families are old friends..." he tried, biting his lip.

Jamison: Huh? I dont remember having other Black Death vaccine shots coming here before

Thrax: Wht he means his family had been friends with vaccine shots for generations since Frank was young, so naturally he warmed up to me wen I came to visit. *patted his head* He used to work under 15th Precinct wen he had to be let go due to fund cuts. U knw how it is with government fundings these days wen Phlegmming was ard. I sorta took him in just until he can get bk on his feet

Ozzy sighed in relief, looking up at the virus, silently thanking him. He really wasn't good with improv. "Uh... yeah, but I'm quite comfortable here so I don't know if I want to be leaving any time soon." he said, going back to his food.

"Well, you sure are lucky to have a friend like Roja. This big house, the great food and even the great company. I'd love to be in your shoes!" Tonto said with a grin, making Ozzy choke a little on his food.

"E-ehe... it's not that good..."

Thrax: *holds bk a grin* I'm just taking care of him like friends should, is all

Jamison: Well, hook me up with a friend like u anytime, Roja!

Caroleena: Hah! U two r just jealous of Kia n just wanna be a freeloader.

Tonto huffed and rolled his eyes. "Not true! ... Well, okay... maybe a little..." he mumbled, grinning sheepishly and rubbing the back of his neck.

Ozzy blinked and huffed a little. "I'm not a freeloader!" he grumbled, narrowing his eyes as he ate.

Caroleena: Sorry, I meant no offense. Kia *chuckles* I meant those two. I swear, they'll jump off a cliff if they were offered a gazillion carbs for it

Jamison: I'd leap out of Frank if I can get tht kind of money *laughs*

Tonto nodded in agreement. "Not if I get out first! With that kind of money I'd never have to work again!"

Ozzy blinked and frowned some. "... It's not all about money you know..." he mumbled lightly, poking at his food.

Caroleena: Alright, guys, alright. I'm done eating, so I'm gonna go fetch the case files *leaves to get it, which she left it outside at the guest lounge*

Thrax: *smirks n whispered to Oz* Just like old time with ur friends eh?

Ozzy blinked and looked up at Thrax, an almost saddened look on his face. "... I want... I want to go back..." he said softly to him, biting his lip lightly.

Thrax: *a short pause before he sighed n whispered* Do u reli want to go bk so much?

Ozzy blinked and looked up at the other, biting his lip before shaking his head and looking away from him, poking at his food. "... Forget it..." he mumbled softly, shifting in his seat.

Thrax: *looked at him quietly for a while then wen Caroleena came in with the documents, he persuaded everyone to chat at the lounge, leaving the cell alone to his thoughts*

Ozzy sighed softly, running his hand through his hair. Maybe he should just give up? It wasn't his life anymore so he'd just have to make a new one. Even though it was hard.

Thrax: *had talked for quite a while, choosing the cases he would like to have investigate n engaged in idle chatter for a while before sending them off, thanking them for coming*

Ozzy was still in the dinning room when they had left, his cheeks lightly flushed as he hiccuped, slumped against the table, hugging a large bottle of wine that he had been drinking from.

Thrax: *returned to chk on his baby, wondering why he hadnt showed up at the lounge or anything n saw him slumped there, with the bottle of wine n hiccuping like a drunkard* Oh baby, u drinking again? *takes the bottle away frm him n carried him bridal style* U knw ur not good with liqour

Ozzy hiccuped again, whining as his drink was taken from him. "I-I'mm not... drinkingssshh..." he slurred out, hiccuping again though he attempted to get his wine back even when he was lifted. "Nnnghhh... put me downnnssshh... I dun't need joo to pick me up..." it seemed he had more liquor than it seemed.

Thrax: *sighs n shook his head as he carried him upstairs to their room they shared* U had too much, baby. Time to sleep it off, though u reli sleep too much

Ozzy whined softly, squirming around in his arms. "N-nooo~ I'm not tired... nnn!" he huffed, kicking his legs a little and hiccuping again. "I-I want... I want... shexsh..." he moaned, pressing against Thrax as best he could. "I'mma shooo hot... it won't go away..." he slurred out, hiccuping again. "Letsh have shexsh!" he moaned, suddenly kissing the virus.

Thrax: *was caught offguard by the kissing, bt eased into it before pulling away* Ah, the heat getting to u again, eh, baby?

"Shhhhaddup... want shexsh..." Ozzy slurred, hiccuping and kissing the virus again, biting at his lip hard, his breath coating in alcohol. "And booze..." he mumbled, pulling back. "More alcohol!" he called out, hiccuping once again before groaning.

Thrax: *chuckles wen he felt the sting frm the bite on his lip, bt didnt do anything yet. He just stared at the cell gently, putting him dwn on the bed n looked dwn at him, as if deep in thought*

Ozzy groaned and sat up, hiccuping and huffing before looking up at the virus, his cheeks flushed over still. "Whut are youuu lookin' at, eh?" he huffed, swaying a little.

Thrax: *smiles* Nothing, baby. Just thinking *with tht he leans dwn to kiss him gently. He was not doing it hard n fast, bt gentle n nice, like a gentleman should, caressing his hair, running his claws gently along his sides, peppering kisses on his cheek, everything*

Ozzy grunted softly before gripping the man's shirt and deepening the kiss, biting at his bottom lip again, pulling back when he needed air, panting softly and hiccuping once again. "Nnn... th-thinking about what?" he asked, hiccuping again.

Thrax: *doesn't reply, bt continues to bombard him with gentleness, kissing his neck, running his tongue along his body, sucking n nibbling on the cell's nipples, his hand reaching dwn n slowly, gently stroking the cell's cock*

"O-oi..." Ozzy breathed when he didn't get a reply, hiccuping and gasping softly, arching his back a little and moaning out, hands fisting into the virus shirt as he bucked against the hand stroking him, moaning softly as his head tilted back, dragging his nails lightly down the other's chest.

Thrax: *gently removes both their clothes, n undid Oz's bandages, running his claws along his membrane, stroking him a little harder, suckling at the nipples before slowly going dwn to take the cock in his mouth, working his magic*

Ozzy panted softly, his cheeks heating up more when his clothes were taken from him, his eyes half lidded and glossy from the alcohol. "Thrax..." he breathed out before his head tossed back with a cry, hands fisting themselves into the purple dreadlocks, his thighs squeezing against his head lightly.

Thrax: *continues to suck, lick n bob expertly as he always did, his hands reaching up to massage his chest, tweaking the nipples at the same, humming as the vibration of his voice trembled on the cock*

Ozzy's eyes shut tightly as his breath became heavier, bucking into that expert mouth of the virus. "A-ah... nngh... c-close... so close..." he moaned out, his toes curling as he gasped out, feeling the vibrations against his length, sending him over the edge, making him cry out, hiccuping half way though as he came hard.

Thrax: *took in every last drop, swallowing deeply the bittersweet taste of the cell's seed, massaging his balls to maximize his pleasure, licking up the ones tht leaked out* Mmm...Delicious, baby...

Ozzy trembled and panted heavily before he fell back on the bed, moaning weakly and hiccuping again, laying back limply on the bed. His body twitched from the Waves of pleasure washing over his body. "Nnn..."

Thrax: *leans up n kissed Oz, letting him taste a little of himself as he carefully inches one finger into the cell, gently thrusting in n out*

Ozzy gasped out, groaning as he could taste his own seed and squirming his hips as he felt the clawed finger inside of him. "N-nngh... Thrax... I don't... mm... feel so... good..." he breathed out, though continued the kiss.

Thrax: *looks up to him* Wht's wrong, baby? U feel sick, baby? Do u want to let it out? *kisses his cheek lovingly*

Ozzy whimpered and looked up at the virus, nodding slowly as he groaned softly, hiccuping but quickly covering his mouth. "Ugh... I... I can feel it coming back up..."

Thrax: S'ok, s'ok, come on *carries the cell bridal style to the bathroom n helped him to the toilet bowl, guiding his head in* Alright, baby, let it out. Dont hold bk

Ozzy shuddered and trembled, kneeling in front of the toilet as he tried to hold back, but it didn't last long as he gagged and tensed, throwing up in the toilet bowl as he gripped onto the side, coughing and groaning. "... Nnn... hate alcohol..." he groaned out, shuddering.

Thrax: *chuckles as he patted his bk* Then u shouldn't have drunken too much, baby. Alright, let it all out now, u'll feel much better

Ozzy whimpered and coughed, gagging as he emptied his stomach, shuddering. "I-I can't help it... I drink when I.. -hic- feel down... nnn..." he groaned, coughing a little more and panting heavily.

Thrax: There r plenty of ways to perk urself up, baby. Ur gonna be an alcoholic if u carry on like tht *went to the medicine cabinet at the far side where the towels r n popped in a fizzy capsule into a glass of water before giving it to him* Here, to prevent hangovers n settle ur stomach

Ozzy shuddered and groaned softly. "H-how?" he asked, coughing out the last bits before sitting back on his knees, groaning softly. "I won't... I... I refused to drink anymore!" he said, slowly taking the glass and downing the contents, shuddering and coughing out. "Oh god -hic- that's disgusting!" he slurred out, shuddering and coughing more.

Thrax: The best cure usually tastes the worst, baby. C'mon * helps him up* Time to sleep the rest of the booze off there

Ozzy groaned softly as he was pulled to his feet, stumbling a little as he headed back to the bed. "Nnn... but... but..." he mumbled, grumbling a little as he flopped onto the bed. "I'm not tired..."

Thrax: U r to. *kisses his forehead* Besides *squeezes his ass* Ur getting a bit of a rash there. It's time to give it a break. C'mon, sleepy time *patted his butt, humming their Spanish song to lull him to sleep*

"I am not!" Ozzy whined before gasping as he felt a squeeze on his backside, looking confused. "A-a rash? Ohh~" he groaned, squirming around agaisnt him. "This is your fault... but the need to... reproduce won't let me have a break..." he whimpered, flushing as his backside was patted, squirming around next to him.

Thrax: *chuckles* We will have plenty of time for tht, baby. U go into heat 3 times a year like us, remember? Plenty of time. *kisses his forehead*

Ozzy groaned softly though, looking up at him. "I-I don't want to reproduce though!" he whined out, squirming around in his arms.

Thrax: Dont be too quick to refuse. U might just like it *sees him squirming* Still raunchy, arent we?

Ozzy groaned and huffed at him. "I wouldn't! You try it and I'll... I'll... punch my stomach until it comes out... or drink that stuff again..." he huffed before blinking in surprise and flushing before looking away from him. "... I am not..."

Thrax: *had a slightly serious face wen he took Oz's chin n made him face him* U will not talk abt aborting our child. If it were someone else's I will get rid of it in a heartbeat, bt if u dare think of killing our baby, I swear to Frank I'll... *realizes his tone n lets him go, sighing* Sorry...I just...lost so many...

Ozzy gasped as he was made to look up at him, his eyes widening a little as he gulped hard, biting his lip when he let go of him. "... I... I don't want a child though... I'm not... I'm not a child person..." he mumbled, shifting around.

Thrax: Tht's bcoz u nvr had a child of ur own. U'll feel differently once u have one. U havent seen wht I have seen, so dont go selling urself short *sighs n looks away, a sadness in his eyes tht no one has ever seen*

Ozzy blinked a few times, looking a little confused. Biting his lip, he hesitated, reaching out and making the virus look at him. "... Tell me... tell me what you mean..." he asked softly, sitting on his lap as he looked up at him.

Thrax: *looks at him for a while before sighing* My mother, a Dengue virus, she...wasnt the best of mothers. She...She was a jealous woman, always going easily green with envy, sometimes drove my Black Death virus dad crazy with her jealous streak. Wen I was born, she was so proud of me bcoz I am one in a gazillion who portrayed independent viral signatures tht not she nor my dad had. U can say I'm like a mutated strain, an odd one out. She...didnt want anyone, not evn her own flesh n blood to surpass me, so...whenever I had a new brother or sister...she would raise them for a while...before making me watch as she killed them in cold blood, then make it look like an accident

Ozzy's eyes widened as he listened to the other, feeling a little sick once again as he bit his lip. "... I... I... that's awful..." he whispered softly, wrapping his arms around his neck to hug him lightly. "... No surprise you're... a little possessive... okay, alot possessive..." he mumbled, resting his head against him, enjoying the warmth from him.

Thrax: I'm trying not to be, bt I cant help it *strokes Oz's bk* She always uses this mantra wen she kills my siblings "U r special, one in a million, n if I have to kill all my children to make it so, so be it". Tht's wht always say. N...to be honest...u were not the first mate I had

Ozzy bit his lips, frowning lightly as he tightened his arms around him. "You've had a mate before?" he asked, not looking up at him as he just rested in his arms, listening to him, cursing himself for enjoying being in his arms.

Thrax: Remember abt my vic? The little girl in Riverside, California? During the 3 weeks I was in there, I fell for this nice young cell who worked in the scab unit. I was intent on not killing the vic n decided to stay for the sake of the cell, n he warmed up to me eventually, bt wen he found out he was up the duff with our child, he just...snapped

Ozzy blinked a few times, sitting up to look at the virus with a frown. "... Snapped? What do you mean?" he asked softly, biting his lip as he shifted around, looking rather confused.

Thrax: Like u, he wanted out. He just freaked out all of a sudden n demanded tht I get rid of it. I couldnt agree to tht, of course. It was our child. N my experience with my mother taught me tht every child of ur flesh n blood is precious. Bt he wouldnt listen. He, like u wanted to, grabbed the heaviest thing he could find n started hitting himself with it, trying to get the kid out. Wen I tried to stop him, he... *looks away with a pained expression on his face* he forced my claw to flare up n...stabbed himself with it...He...n my child...both...I...I watched them melt before my arms...I... *covers his eyes, not wanting the cell to see him vulnerable*

Ozzy's eyes widened, listening to the sad story the virus told, biting his lip. Unable to help himself, he wrapped his arms around the virus and held his head against his chest when he leaned up on his knees, his heart beat was surprisingly a regular beat. "... I know I said all those things, and I know I don't want a child... but... I've said this before... I can't kill a child... no matter how much I hate them..."

Thrax: *covers his eyes still, trying to will his tears away* Why? Why would u hate children? Ur an only child. Dont u want to have a family? A child of ur own? U reli want to be the last Jones in ur life?

Ozzy bit his lip and sighed. "I just... I never really liked them... especailly through school, they're awful. I wouldn't want to bring a child into Frank in case it turned into a bully, and with your genes, it could kill, or if it was picked on... though... I've always wished for a family... since I've been alone so long... I don't know if I could do it though..."

Thrax: I cant help abt the killing genes, bt I can train them to do so only wen necessary. If u truly wish to have a family, I can provide u with tht. I will give u all the support n help u need in raising a family, bt only if u r willing...or... *lowers his hand n looks at him with slightly sodden eyes* Do u still not love me?

Ozzy blinked a few times, his eyes widening a little before he looked away, chewing on his lip as his heart began to beat faster. "I... I don't know..." he whispered, lowering his hands and tighting them into fists. "I know you've done so much for me... but... I haven't even know you that long... and... and... I'm not into guys... but... ugh..." he groaned, rubbing his head. "... I knew this was a bad idea..."

Thrax: *a long pause later before he sighs n pushes him gently off his lap* Then u leave me no choice, baby

Ozzy blinked slowly, looking a little confused as he was pushed off the other's lap, shifting around before grabbing a pillow to cover himself. "No... choice?"

Thrax: *sighs as he got off the bed, sitting in front of the fireplc, not wanting to face him* I release u. Ur no longer under my captivity. Ur free

Ozzy's eyes widened, his mouth hanging open in shock. "W-wha... f-free... but..." he whispered, hugging the pillow tightly. "... I have nowhere to go..." he whimpered, shuffling around before getting off the bed and grabbing his clothes.

Thrax: This mansion will be urs. I will stay awhile to handle the cases tht I have taken, n aftr tht, I will leave...n nvr return here again *looks dwn sadly*

Ozzy froze, feeling his heart sink and his eyes starting to burn as tears began to build up. He didn't know what to say, what could he say? It wasn't his fault he hadn't fallen for the virus, he'd only just started to like him after all he had done to him. Things took time, and it seemed the virus didn't want to wait for him. He pulled on his clothes and headed for the door. Glancing back, he sighed softly before leaving the room, feeling tears slipping down his cheeks. Rushing to the garage, he got a bike and quickly drove off, needing to cool down.

Thrax: *sighed n buried his face on his knees, sobbing freely now tht the cell was gone. He didnt want to be vulnerable in front of him. He knew things took time, bt he also knew tht expecting a cell to love him bk, a wretched virus like him, was impossible. He had kept him here with him to build a bond, to bring him closer, to start a relationship with him, bt he knew he could nvr force him to love him, not like this. N the cell had not once sincerely said tht he loved him, n he evn admitted he didnt swing tht way, so he had thought best to just severe alll ties while they werent tht attached. It was better this way as he whispered to himself* Who could evr learn to love a monster like me anyway...?

Ozzy found himself at his families grave. Climbing off the bike, he sighed and made his way over to the graves and sat down, hugging his knees. He sat there in the cold for hours, speaking to the graves, asking for advice, for help, not moving even when it began to rain heavily around him. He just hugged his knees tighter.

Thrax: *was starting to worry wen Oz was a no-show. He went to his room n didnt find him there either, n the mansion didnt feel like it had his presence. He could only think of one plc he might be in n took Oz's car, the one he had modified into n drove off to tht direction*

Ozzy ended up passed out between his mother and father's graves, curling up, soaking wet and trembling, his tremperature sky rocketing through his body as he clinged tightly onto that bandana in his sleep.

Thrax: *finally reached the graves n saw Oz curled up at the parents' grave. He quickly took off his coat n wrapped him up in it before carrying him to the car, then stuffing the bike into the boot before driving away bk to the mansion*

Ozzy continued to shiver as he was taken into the car, curling up in the large coat, coughing and trembling more, groaning in his sleep, still holding onto the bandana.

Thrax: *as soon as they reached home, put up a warm bath n took a bath towel n gently wiped Oz dwn with it, then dries him, changes him into a large night shirt, took off the bandana to hang it to dry at the fireplc while laying the cell in bed*

Ozzy whimpered in his sleep when the bandana was taken from him, coughing and turning on his side, shivering even though he was sweating, curling up under the blankets, coughing some more.

Thrax: *feels his temperature n felt tht he was running a bit of a fever. He went dwnstairs to look for a servant who could help him with meds*

Ozzy soon woke up, coughing heavily, sneezing and shivering, sitting up and curling his blankets more around his heated body. Looking around, he blinked in confusion. "Wha...?" he groaned out, coughing again, wondering how he got back here. "B-bandana..." he gasped as he touched his neck, looking over to the fire place, attempting to get up to get it.

Thrax: *had finally located a servant who could provide him with colds n coughs medicine n came upstairs, seeing Oz trying to get up to get his bandana* Stay still, baby. I'll get it for u *takes the already dried bandana n wraps it ard the cell's neck* Wht were u thinking being under the rain like tht. U knw ur gonna get sick

Ozzy coughed more, looking up at him and whimpering softly. He hated getting sick. When the man came close enough, he gripped onto him, coughing more and hugging against his chest, shivering. "S-so... so hot... but... so cold..." he whimpered lightly before a knock came on the door. "Master Roja?" came the familiar voice of the old she-cell as she peeked into the room, a worried look on her face.

Thrax: *puts the medicine aside n patted his bk gently* There, there, now. A bit of medicine n a good night's sleep should do it *sees the old she-cell peeked into the room n smiled* Come in, Greta. It's OK

Ozzy coughed more and trembled, pressing closer to him, seeming more needy now he was ill. "D-drink... I-I need a drink..." he whimpered, coughing a little more.

Luckily enough, Greta had brough up a trey with a plate of cookies and drinks on, smiling softly. "I'm sorry to disturb you, I heard from another cell that you had brought in the Young Master out of the rain, I was worried about him." she said softly.

Thrax: S'ok, he just went to visit his family's grave n got caught in the rain. Though he's seems to be getting a bit of the flu. *takes the drink n fed it to Oz* Here u go. Drink slowly now

Ozzy coughed and whimpered, holding the glass as he began to gulp the drink down thirstily. "Nnn... mm..." he grunted, coughing into the cup and pulling it away, spilling the orange juice down himself as he coughed more.

"Oh dear, poor Young Master... is there anything I can help with?" she asked, placing the tray on the desk and moving a little closer to the bed.

Thrax: *cleans him with his own shirt* Maybe u can get him a hot water bottle to cuddle on n one of those ice pillows for his fever. N for the timebeing, give him a steady diet of buttered peas n chicken soup. It's an old remedy of my family for flus

Greta nodded slowly and smiled to him, excusing herself before heading out the room to get the requested things as Ozzy whimpered and rubbed his eye, pressing close to Thrax's warmth, trembling as he kicked off the blankets, becoming too hot, but becoming cold when he kicked them off and curled up more against the virus. "Th-Thrax... nnn..."

Thrax: *wraps him up in the blankets as he held him close* Dont. U need the warmth. The heat is just ur fever, baby. Ur gonna need the blanket to sweat it out *crooned him* I'm sorry, baby. I'm so sorry I made u suffer like this... *rocks him to n fro*

Ozzy coughed softly and curled up in his arms, clinging onto him and whimpering. "Nnn... too hot..." he breathed out, though he didn't let go of the virus. "M-my head hurts... -cough- I hate being sick... If you're sorry, make me feel better..." he whimpered, nuzzling against him.

Thrax: *hugs him close* I will, baby. I will. I take bk wht I said. I'm so sorry. I will nvr leave u anymore. I dont care if u will nvr love a monster like me bk. Just be better *rubbed his back* Pls. For me *rocks him to n fro, his voice sounding almost desperate, as if the cell was going to die in his arms if he didnt beg

Ozzy coughed more and shuddered, trying to keep his eyes open. "Nnn... you're not a monster... a monster wouldn't of done any of the things you've done for me..." he mumbled softly before sneezing again and whimpering, whining out. "Argh, I hat being sick!" he whined and began flailing around and bucking.

Thrax: Shh, shh, shh... Just stay still. U'll aggravate urself more with all tht flailing *held him close* Here *takes the medicine n poured a spoonful of it* Take it. It'll make u feel better

Ozzy whimpered and whined at him, already aggravated that he couldn't breath properly. "Nnngh... I hate medicine..." he said, pressing back into the man to try and get away from the sticky goop of medicine.

Thrax: C'mon, baby. Unless u want to stay in this bed all day coughing n wheezing n sneezing ur head off, u better get it ovr with *brings the medicine closer to Oz's mouth*

Ozzy groaned. "But it looks disgusting! And I bet it doesn't taste as good, either!" he said, burying his face into the other's chest to hide from the spoon, coughing some more.

Thrax: If it makes u feel any better, u can wash it dwn with Greta's orange juice. Now c'mon, open wide *slapped the cell's thigh to make him gasp n used tht opportunity to slip the spoonful of medicine into his mouth*

Ozzy looked up at him with a pout, seeming still to refused the medicine, that was until he was slapped. making him gasp out, his eyes widening as the spoon was forced into his mouth. "Mmph, gak!" he cried, ending up swallowing the medicine, making him cough and gag. "It's gross!"

Thrax: Like I said, the best medicine is always the worst taste. Here *gives Oz the orange juice he hadnt finish* Wash it dwn with this

Ozzy shuddered and whimpered, quickly downing the drink just as Greta came back. "A-ah... sorry I was so long... I have your hot water bottle... the ice pack and some chicken soup." she said, smiling as she slowly came over with the large tray, her arms trembling a little from the weight.

Thrax: *lays Oz dwn n took the tray frm her* Thank you, Greta. Ur the greatest. *places the hot water bottle n ice pack aside, n took the bowl of chicken soup n helped the cell sit up before feeding him* Here u go. Have some chicken soup. Dont wanna sleep with an empty stomach now

Greta gasped as the tray was taken from her before smiling as she watched the flushed, embarrassed and annoyed looking Ozzy looking at Thrax. "I'm not a baby, I can do it!" he huffed, making Greta giggle behind her hand.

"E-excuse me, Master Roja... is there anything else you need?" she asked.

Thrax: *chuckles as he let Oz take ovr eating himself* Whatever u say, baby *looks up at Greta* Oh, everything's fine now, Greta. Just remember to feed a steady diet of buttered green peas n chicken soup for him for the next few days just till he gets better

Greta nodded and smiled. "I guess I'll go find something to do untill he needs the next portion." she said softly before leaving the two alone.

Ozzy grumbled as he ate slowly, only eating the chicken when Thrax wasn't looking. Not really in the mood to eat.

Thrax: *strokes the cell's hair as he watched him eat, then sighs* I'm...sorry... *his heart ached at the way the cell looked up at him* Sorry for...trying to break up with u...

Ozzy coughed a little, soon pushing the food away, shaking his head. "I can't eat anymore..." he groaned softly, shuffling around. Blinking, he frowned up at him before hitting him in the cheat, glaring up at him. "You're a real ass, after all I've said about finally being happy about not being alone anymore!"

Thrax: I'm sorry... *stroke Oz's hair* I just...I just knw tht...my time here wont be long. Ppl will be asking questions as to why I'm not leaving wen I'm no longer required in the job. I was...hoping tht I could be able to get u to love me during the limited time I have here, bt I knw deep dwn inside I could nvr force u to love me, so...I thought... *sighs quietly*

Ozzy flinched lightly, biting on his lip lightly and shifting around. "... I don't want to have to think about that... but I guess I have no choice... it's enevitable... and I'll be alone again..." he mumbled, sighing softly and slumping in the virus' arms.

Thrax: I have an idea...Bt I'm not sure whether u wish to take the leap with me *brings him close to his chest, looking dwn at him hopefully*

Ozzy blinked in surprise as he looked up at the virus, his eyes widening. "Take the... leap? You mean... LEAVE Frank?" he asked, his throat drying up moer than it was as he coughed a little more. "I... I don't know... I'd die leaving Frank!"

Thrax: *shakes his head* No, u wont. I've made sure of it, baby. U didnt think the infection would just work so little like this, did u? *kisses his forehead*

Ozzy chewed on his lip, shifting around in his arms and scratching his head. "I... I don't know... Frank is where I was born... I've finally found my family, dead as they may be... but still..." he said, shuffling around, shockingly enough, he couldn't find any other reasons to stay. He'd lost all his friends, no one knew him anymore, no job, no home. All he had to stay for was his parents.

Thrax: I'll give u time to think abt it, baby. But u cannot deny tht sooner or later, I MUST leave, whether I like it or not. I would vry much like it if u came with me bt...if u dont want to...I understand. This house will be urs once I'm gone. I'll nvr leave u empty-handed. *whispers to his ear* I love u, u knw tht, right, baby?

Ozzy bit his lip, curling up in his arms, arms already filling with thoughts about what he should do. "Y-yeah..." he whispered back, curling up more in his arms and closing his eyes, burying his head into his chest.

Thrax: *hums their song n patted his side to lull him to sleep, gently letting him hug the water bottle n replaced the pillow to put the ice pack into the pillow case n lay him on the it, hoping it would cure the fever*

Ozzy shifted and smiled lightly as he cuddled with the water bottle, curling around it. "... Feels like you..." he mumbled absently, resting his head on the ice pack and shivering softly, feeling quite comfortable.

Thrax: Good. Just get better for me, OK, baby? *kisses his forehead n continued to hum their song until he himself konked out along with Oz*