Part 1 with Hyoga, Kirisame, Ukyo, Ryusui, Kohaku, and Homura: [HERE]

This is part 2!

PAIRING: Senku Ishigami x gn!Reader

Synopsis: Senku's been bed ridden after his attempted assassination for a few days (8, to be exact), as his partner, it's only natural you worry for him. He thinks you're endearing dramatic. Contents: Angst with comfort, a LOT of kisses, slightly suggestive(he calls you a kiss fiend idk if that counts?), mention of shooting (?), not beta read :(

WORD COUNT: 1.5k

You shouldn't have agreed to his stupid idea. They needed you in the Perseus for emergency medical response. Why did you need to assist in infiltrating the enemy base? Surely Hyoga and Tsukasa are men enough to withstand a few scratches and bruises here and there. You could treat them afterwards, when they come back.

But nooooo, Senku just had to send you with them. Then again, it didn't take much convincing since the mere mention of Suika's name made you agree, reluctantly. How could you leave such a little thing in the sole hands of the battle team? She could get crushed!

And, of course, how could you say no to those crimson, ruby-like eyes that you've been so fond of since 2019?

So when news reached your group about the attempted assassination, you panicked. The moment you were out of reach, the universe just had to poke on Senku's side. More like, pierced him in the lungs.

It took everything in you to stay behind and help Chrome out however he needed. But your heart never ceased to wander where your home was. Your home who was shot in the chest while you were away. And they knew that. So, upon your return with Suika from measuring one of the angled distances from Dr. Xeno's base, Chrome opened up a massive opportunity for you.

"Hey, there you are!" He grinned, handing you a crumpled, rolled-up paper. A road map of his latest invention that could help you with your mission. "It's almost impossible for us to send long ass messaged using the phone." Chrome scratches his head in annoyance, "You're the quickest one who can get this to Senku for materials. Can you?"

You blinked, staring at the blueprint, opening it for a peek. "A drill?" You stared in disbelief as the young scientist nodded his head eagerly. You could only chuckle; he had stars in his eyes. One similar to Senku's when he was younger. "Why me, though? Kohaku's way faster than I am."

Chrome purses his lips before speaking once more, "Yeah, but we need Kohaku's help for manual digging and carrying."

"Just say I'm useless, Chrome." You coax him with a resigned sigh, hiding the mischief with a frown.

"What?! No! You're not useless at all!" He shakes his head profusely, waving his hands in front of him. He starts to reason around his previous one, only to stop when you start laughing that soft laugh you do when Senku humors you, the moment you two are alone. Chrome notices, when it's just you and Senku in the makeshift lab back in Ishigami village. You have that certain laugh that's unmistakably you.

You sigh deeply after your fit of laughter, wiping away a small tear forming in your tear duct. "I'll be back in a few days with it, Dr. Chrome." You offer him a smile, rolling up the blueprint once more, neatly, this time.

"Oh! And pay him a visit while you're there, alright?" Chrome mumbles, almost embarrassed about it. You nod, huffing another short chuckle of agreement. "I will."

And you do. You're quick enough to make it back to the Perseus in just 2 hours. Once you've arrived, Yuzuriha and Taiju are quick to greet you on the deck, the latter wailing as he runs to embrace you in a bone-crushing hug.

"Y/n! I'm sorry! I couldn't protect Senku! Agaaaiiiiinnnn!" He cries, smothering you in his chest. Yuzuriha gently pries you from his arms with a soft call, consoling the guy. "Why are you alone, Y/n?" Yuzuriha asks while patting Taiju's back as he continues to sob.

You almost forgot you were here with a mission. "Ah, right. Is Kaseki busy?" Yuzuriha shakes her head, "He's probably down in his workshop. He has a heavy load while Senku's not around." For a second, her composure falters the moment she remembers Senku's condition.

"Y/n!" She suddenly clasps your hands in hers. "Go check on him, please?"

"Right, sure, of course." You offer her a curt nod, trying to hide the worry in your voice.

The two lead you to the infirmary, where François and a pink-haired girl dress Senku up with new bandages. "Luna," Yuzuriha whispers, "One of Dr. Xeno's spies. Don't hold anything against her, though, Senku's been trusting her with his life."

You sigh, you'll have to thank her later then.

François notices you by their peripheral vision before lifting their head, ultimately as they finish their duty. They offer you a smile, bowing slightly before Senku, before they walk towards the exit where you stood. "It's been a few days, Master Y/n. You must be hungry. I'll prepare you a meal."

Luna stares at the scene before her. She starts to panic as Taiju pulls you along towards Senku's cot. Yuzuriha follows suit, grabbing Luna's arm gently, "Are you done with him? Let's leave them be, alright?"

As the two girls leave with Taiju in tow, Luna can't help but stare a little longer. Why did you need to be alone with Senku? Were you someone important to him? A thousand unanswered questions fill her brain as the door closes behind them.

"Hey." Senku greets, his voice almost inaudible. Strained by the way his injuries constrict him. You frown at his state. This wouldn't have happened if you didn't leave the Perseus. If only you didn't let him coax you. If only you stayed by his side like you vowed you would. What was the use

"Gonna... continue t-to..." Senku gasps slightly, catching his breath. "Ignore me?.. That's just... cruel." He finally huffs out his sentence, chuckling breathlessly. As if he was still teasing you.

How could he have that smirk plastered on his face while you were on the verge of crying?

Senku notices this. And as your eyes blur with the tears, you don't spot the way his smirk fades and the facade of mischief in his eyes are gone in an instant, replaced by fatigue.

With all the strength he has left for the day, he musters up enough to slowly raise one finger at a time until he holds a weak grasp of your own hand.

"What the— Senku?.."

"I'll be... fine. Stop crying... you b– big baby..."

"You got shot! Through the chest!" Unintentionally, your volume raises more than usual. Senku winces at the sound of it which makes you flinch at your own actions.

"I've been... stabbed a l-lot, fell off... a waterfall, and s-survived a... a war. What– what makes you... gasp t-think that I'm d-dying before I... bring back... civilization?"

You purse your lips, your middle and index finger curling around the fingers that weakly grasp them. Not a single word leaves your lips and your throat starts to dry up. Senku knows this is what happens when guilt starts to creep into your mind, so he speaks up again.

"You're here. W-With me. That's enough... to push through... all of this."

And as he finishes his sentence, your knees buck. You fell on the floor, sobbing as you continue to hold his hand, trying to ground whatever sanity you had left. Senku chuckles weakly again, his thumb lifts itself to rub your knuckles.

"How could you s-say that in the verge of d– DEATH!?" You sob at him. "Get... back up, I... can't see you!" He scolds in retort.

You slowly stood up, face tear stricken, eyes puffy and cheeks red. You frown, your eyebrows furrowing at him. It takes everything at him not to laugh at you.

I. That would be mean. II. It would make things worse. III. He just physically can't, not with the little strength he has left for the day.

"I have to... to work on the drill Chrome requested.But I'll visit you a lot while I'm here I promise." Your eyes look like they were pleading him to allow you. He just snickers. "A-And, you have to save your strength, d-don't even think of getting out of bed Senku Ishigami! I will tie you down with chains, I swear to God–"

"Y/n. Go."

You purse your lips before sighing in resign, "Alright. One thing."

Kiss.

One to his forehead. One he always secretly looks forward to. One he knows will lead to another.

You hesitate as you pull away. Which doesn't go unnoticed by Senku as he smirks. "That's it? For a kiss fiend you usually steal more–"

Kiss.

Another one to his lips. One he expected. One he smiles to. One he'll think about for the rest of the day.

And as you pull away, you mutter, "One more. For safe measure."

He doesn't fight back, but he laughs at your reason, letting you take control of the affection.

Kiss.

"One last, for the day." Kiss.

"You're insatiable, aren't you?" He mutters in between the kiss.

"Are you complaining?" Kiss.

"Absolutely not." Kiss.

You sigh, pulling away, "Alright, that really was the last." He chuckles once more, watching you fix yourself from your previous breakdown.

"I'll see you first thing in the morning." You look at him with determination, as if it was a vow. Once again you press a chaste kiss to his lips before making your escape. As if he could run after you. "Okay, gotta run, lots of things to do, love you– Bye!"

The rooms grows silent before Senku huffs out a quiet laugh, "Dumbass."

Author's notes: First fic in a while and it's because of my recurring love for Dr. Stone. I haven't written in like... Two years. Any suggestions, comments and requests are warmly welcomed!

pov: you're about to have the worst (or best) time of your life