Arcane—Caitlyn x Vi Sickfic
Warnings— some angst and swearing
Here we go as requested! I tried my best to add a little more angst, but be warned it’s not proofread. But I hope you all enjoy it!
My I’m All Yours fic, but with Caitlyn sick instead of Vi, set after the war; what happens when Cait gets sick on the one day Vi can’t be with her?
The gentle glow of early morning sunlight glittered through the window of her study as Caitlyn sat at her desk, so enveloped in her work that she hadn’t realized the sun was starting to rise until a bright beam shone directly in her eye. She blinked, shielding her face with her hand as she glanced out the window, surprised that it was already morning.
She’d gotten up early to sneak in some work before Vi woke up. The two of them had spent the last few weeks relaxing and adjusting to their new lives after the war and their losses. It’s been hard, creating new daily routines and taking time for just them to be together, which is why for the past few mornings Cait had gotten up before dawn while Vi snored softly in bed. She just couldn’t twiddle her thumbs any longer and she knew Vi would give her some speech about giving herself more time and whatnot if she found out.
But today, to her utter annoyance, she’d awoken with a dull throb in her head, a nose that just won’t stop dripping, and the beginnings of a sore throat making itself more and more known in the last couple hours. Though it’s quite a nuisance, Cait supposes that now that her body can finally relax, it decided to throw her a curveball once more, in the form of this nasty head cold. She can remember vaguely this used to happen to her when she was younger. She’d get all stressed about some test at school, study nonstop, ace it, then a few days later when she’d finally relaxed, she’d catch a cold.
With a sniffle and a sigh, Caitlyn glanced at the clock, it was still too early for Vi to be up, so she could probably get a little more work in before joining her back in bed. But as she started reading again, somewhere in her clouded brain, she seemed to remember there was something important about today, yet she couldn’t quite recall what.
What she was forgetting was today, the new council is hosting an important meeting to further discuss the rebuilding of both Piltover and Zaun, what to do about what shimmer and Hextech was left, and how to better understand and aid the Zaunites who’d been ignored and neglected for decades. Vi had been requested to and promised to be there, while Cait had long since handed her council seat to Sevika so Zaun could be properly represented. Maybe she’ll go back to some position later, but for now she’s had more than enough politics taking up her life. And it isn’t that she’s not helping of course, she and Vi have been working closely to find good ways to put Cait’s family money to use, starting with implementing aid and services for the kids of the Lanes.
Caitlyn was deep in thought when she heard the soft creak of the study door opening, followed by the all too familiar steady pad of her girlfriend’s feet against the floor. She turned to see a half-awake yawning Vi shuffling towards her, eyes still cloudy from sleep, wearing just her boxers and a cozy looking dark maroon hoodie. The only new though Cait could muster was that the hoodie’s deep rich color was quite the contrast to Vi’s hair, highlighting it’s bright pink, sleep-tousled strands. The Piltonan smiled, lightly amused at the adorable sight in front of her.
As Vi reached her, she came ‘round the back of the chair, wrapping her strong arms lovingly around her girlfriend’s shoulder and leaning to press a kiss to her navy blue hair before resting her face there. “Good morning, darling.” Cait hummed, and if Violet had been more awake she might have noticed the bit of congestion that hung on each syllable and the gentle rasp to her voice. Caitlyn was glad she hadn’t, she hated submitting to weakness, and even though they had both learned to be vulnerable with each other even in such a small amount of time, Cait still wasn’t ready for this kind. The sleepy girl only mumbled something incoherent as Caitlyn tugged gently on her hoodie, silently signaling for her to come closer. Vi obeyed.
Quickly she was rounding the chair and moving to sit in her girlfriend’s lap, curling up and tucking her face into the crook of her neck. Caitlyn’s skin tickled as she felt Vi release a deep sigh and she instinctively wrapped her arms around the shorter girl, mirroring her earlier action and placing a gentle kiss to her hair. Vi yawned again, eyes fluttering closed as she just relaxed into Caitlyn’s hold.
“Not quite awake yet I see, huh?” Caitlyn mused, one hand moving to gently sift her fingers through Vi’s soft hair. The silence that followed was long enough for her to believe the girl in her arms had already fallen back asleep, even her breathing was deep and slow, but finally she heard a soft murmur, feeling lips move against her skin.
“why’re up so early, cupcake?” Caitlyn’s heart melted at the sweet nickname, however she barely registered Vi’s question as a sharp burn started to tickle her nose. Vi could feel the slight, sudden change in Caitlyn’s breathing as her breath hitched a few times. To avoid sneezing on her, she turned her head to the side, openly sneezing towards the floor.
“Huhh…hhiitschhooo! Nnhuhh’tChSHhuh! Huhhhuh-Thschshhuhh!!” She sniffled harshly after the unexpected triple. “Bless you.” Vi hummed sweetly, a small adoring smile on her face. She couldn’t recall ever really hearing her girlfriend sneeze, maybe a few silent stifles, but never like this. It was slightly amusing seeing her normally reserved girlfriend so clearly…not. “Ugdhh…sorry…I don’t…” Vi was now sitting up in Cait’s lap, practically straddling her as her hands steadied herself by hugging Caitlyn’s waist.
Vi was finally awake enough now to recognize the thick congestion present in her voice and when Caitlyn turned back to face her, eyes watery and cheeks pink, a frown dawned on her face as Vi connected the dots.
“You’re sick, Cait.” She stated what was now growing more and more obvious to her, her brows etched deep in worry. “Wh-why didn’t you tell me, love?” Caitlyn’s heart sank at the look on Vi’s face. Her words weren’t accusatory, but she could tell she was hurt that she hadn’t told her sooner. To be fair though, it came on fast, pretty much developing over night when they were both asleep.
“I-I dunno…I” Caitlyn started to stammer, guilt written all over her face but Vi stopped her with a gentle smile. “Hey, hey…it’s okay. Let’s just get you back to bed huh? You really should be resting, not…whatever this is.” Vi gestures to the complicated looking archives on Cait’s desk. Caitlyn nodded, suddenly too tired to care and Vi brushed some dark hair from her face before standing up. The sniffly girl didn’t even have a chance to try and stand up before Vi was carefully and effortlessly picking her up and holding her against her chest. She let out a small sound of surprise.
“Is this okay?” Vi whispered right as Cait nuzzled her face into her neck, her answer a faint gentle kiss to her skin. An affectionate smile settled on Vi’s pink lips as she carried Cait from the study, quickly making it to their shared bedroom.
As they entered the darker room, Vi held Cait a little tighter when she felt her shiver a little against her. A gentle kiss to the pale girl’s forehead confirmed her suspicions of the beginnings of a fever and Vi sighed as she made her way over to the bed. Caitlyn now sat on the side of the bed with Vi in front of her, cupping her cheek with her calloused yet gentle palm. The dark haired girl looked up into Vi’s stormy gray eyes to see a look so tender and loving, though there was something else behind it she couldn’t quite place.
She realized right then how much she craved Vi’s touch. She’d been stubborn earlier, pushing herself to work, but now, all she desired was to fall back against the silky pillows and have her girlfriend hold her, keep her warm. Caitlyn shivered again as a chill went down her spine and Vi’s brows furrowed impossibly deeper. “Here, love.” She quickly tugged off her thick hoodie and motioned for Cait to put her arms up.
“Thankds, Vi” She rasped, hugging the warm fabric closer around her before suddenly sneezing into sleeve. Vi couldn’t help but smile slightly as she blessed her. How could she not when even though she knew Cait must feel terrible, there was something so endearing, so adorable about seeing her in this state. Her normally put together girlfriend was an absolute mess right now and Vi’s pretty sure shes never been cuter.
Vi could see Caitlyn was thinking about something, her expression showing the familiar focus Vi learned she had when she was deep in contemplation. “What’s going on in there?” She sat down on the bed, placing a kiss to her forehead and Caitlyn takes a steadying breath. “will you hold me ‘till I fall asleep?” She asked, voice so low and soft Vi almost didn’t hear her. “Vi?” Cait prompted when the silence stretched too long and Vi was no longer looking at her.
“Cupcake, I-I can’t. The counsel meeting is this morning….” She looked back up, eyes filled with frustration. “…it starts soon and, and they need me there…but, ughhh, fuck!” She tore a hand through her hair. “I can’t…I can’t leave you like this, Cait…”
Caitlyn’s eyes started to water, her mind felt groggy and clouded, and she wanted nothing more in the world than to be curled up under the blankets being soothed by Vi’s comforting presence, but when she saw Vi’s torn expression, she blinked her tears away. She needed her, but they do too. You’re a Kiramman, Cait, pull it together she thought, and she was so close. However the little control she’d gained over her emotions just as quickly flooded back when Vi reached for her hands.
“C’mere.” Vi scooted closer and Caitlyn practically collapsed into her arms, the tears finally spilling over as heavy sobs wracked her body. Vi held her tightly, doing her best to show her how much this hurt her too. “I know, Cait, I know. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” She murmured in her hair, letting her cry until she grew too tired to.
With a wet sniff, Caitlyn pulled away. “It-it’s okay, Vi. I’ll be okay. They need you. And yes, I feel like shit right now…but to be fair, I’ve had you all to myself for quite some time now.” She offered a shaky smile, and Vi didn’t say anything but her eyes said, are you sure? Caitlyn grabbed Vi’s hand this time, silently bringing it up so she could place a reassuring kiss to her still-bruised knuckles.
“I promise I’ll be back as soon as I can. Then I’m all yours until you’re better.” Vi pulled her close again. A faint smile tugged at the corners of Caitlyn’s lips. “Am I not always yours?” She mused lightly, pouting up at her and Vi couldn’t hold back a small chuckle. “Smooth, Kiramman.” She had to use every ounce of willpower she had to not fall beneath the covers with her right then and stay with her, kiss that adorably intoxicating pout away.
“Promise me you’ll rest? No more work…I—I need you to take care of yourself, Cait.” She sighed deeply, tucking the soft blankets around the dark haired girl. They both had a tendency to ignore their own wellbeing, it was ingrained in them, which is why they’ve been working recently to keep each other on track. “I will. I’m sorry.” Caitlyn rasped quietly, glancing down as her fingers played with the hem of her duvet.
As her thank you, Vi leaned in close, locking her lips with Cait’s in a warm, tender kiss. She couldn’t care less about getting sick too, because it was Caitlyn, her Caitlyn. “You have nothing to be sorry about, cupcake. Not with me.” She whispered as she pulled away.
With a last somber smile, Vi stood up to get ready, putting on her nicest outfit and rest of her stuff as Caitlyn gazed at her lovingly. For a few minutes, Vi stumbled around the room, looking for random items along with a missing sock. “Here, there’s water and medicine on the table. Please get some rest and I’ll be back before you know it.” She dawned her jacket as she took one last look at her love who looked adorably sleepy all curled up in bed, the blankets pulled all the way to her chin.
Caitlyn nodded as she gazed across the room. “I love you, Violet.” She called, her voice raspy but sincere. “I love you too, cupcake.” And with that, Vi shuffled out of the room, making her way to the meeting with only one thing on her mind—how much she loved Caitlyn Kiramman…well, and oh how much she wanted to punch the universe for how today ended up going.
Vi tried her best to stay present, to offer her insights, advice and ideas for how to bring the two cities together in peace and equality, but as the minutes ticked by and her fingers started drumming lightly on the table, her only thoughts were of her girlfriend. Vi wished wholeheartedly she could be back home, tending to her every need, running her hands through her silky midnight hair, holding her impossibly close, soothing her complaints, blessing every sneeze, just going anything and everything to help her feel better. Good thing Sevika was there too to help give Zaun’s perspective.
Even though she was quite distracted, Vi knew by the end of the meeting that she’d done the right thing by being there, her perspectives and suggestions helping the council greatly. And the second they were free to go, she was rushing out the door so fast no one even had time to say a word. She practically ran the whole way home as she expertly and swiftly made her way through the city, dusting the rust off her parkour skills and taking every shortcut she knew. She made it to the Kiramman estate in record time.
Bolting through the long halls, Vi was almost back when she spotted a familiar silhouette at the end of hall. Caitlyn glanced up as Vi rushed to her, panic swimming in her ocean eyes. “V-vi…I-you…you weren’t here! I-I th-thought you…” She stumbled forward and Vi quickly caught her, holding her trembling form steady.
“Shit, Cait…wha-what’s wrong, why aren’t you in bed?” Vi grew more panicked as she saw how upset her girlfriend was, but she quickly deduced what might have happened when she noticed how flushed she was. Placing her palm to her forehead, Vi’s stomach lurched. “Shit you’re absolutely blazing, love.” She said more to herself than to Caitlyn who now had steady streams of hears falling down her cheeks. “I-it was so bad and I woke up and you, you weren’t there and…”
“Shhh, it’s okay, you’re okay.” Vi spoke softly, doing her best to hide her own panic for how sick Caitlyn had gotten in just a few hours and how guilty she felt for leaving. In an effort to reassure her, she pulled Cait into a tight, loving hug, her arms wrapped completely around her as she expressed what she couldn’t with words. Vi’s warmth and solidity was grounding and they held each other in the middle of the hall for a while, until Caitlyn’s sobs quieted to small wet sniffles. Finally, Vi pulled away slightly, pressing a featherlight kiss to her forehead, her thumbs moving to wipe the remaining tears that clung to her girlfriend’s flushed cheeks.
“You’re okay, cupcake. It was just a fever dream. It’s alright. I’ve got you.” She hummed. “Now let’s get back to bed. You must feel terrible, love.” Caitlyn nodded at her words and no sooner was Vi picking her up like before, holding her close to her chest, and carrying her once more to their shared bedroom.
Caitlyn couldn’t quite make out what happened next, but soon she felt her body start to relax as she clung to Vi, huddled beneath their thick blankets with something miraculously cool being pressed against her forehead.
“mhmm…mine.” Cait softly breathed, her mind slipping in and out of consciousness. Vi’s heart swelled, infinitely grateful to finally be able to comfort her and hold her tightly in her arms. “Yeah, all yours’, cupcake, and I’m not leaving again.” She whispered ever so softly in response, feeling Cait’s hold on her waist tighten slightly at her words.
“Just sleep now, Cait. I’m all yours.”
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