Bound in Madness (Dekinobi)

The next morning, Nobita woke up first. He had fallen asleep in Dekisugi's arms, and for a moment, he just lay there, listening to Dekisugi's soft breathing.

He looks so peaceful...

Nobita traced his fingers lightly over Dekisugi's hand, careful not to wake him. The sight of his bandaged arm made Nobita's heart ache again, but he quickly shook off the sadness.

"I'll take care of you no matter what," he whispered softly.

Before Dekisugi could wake up, the sound of the doorbell echoed through the house. Nobita quickly got up and rushed to the front door.

The moment he opened it, a loud chorus of voices hit him.

"NOBITAAAAA!!!"

Standing outside were Gian, Suneo, Shizuka, Riraru, and Doraemon-and they all looked way too excited.

"We came to see how Dekisugi's doing!" Shizuka smiled, holding a small basket of fruits.

"And to see if you're driving him crazy yet," Suneo added with a smirk.

Nobita rolled his eyes. "I am NOT driving him crazy! I'm taking care of him like a responsible-"

"Possessive wife?" Gian finished for him, grinning.

Nobita's face turned red instantly.

"Shut up!!" he whined, stepping aside to let them in.

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As soon as they entered, they bombarded Dekisugi with questions.

"Are you feeling okay?" Shizuka asked worriedly.

"Can you walk properly?" Riraru added, crossing her arms.

"Is Nobita treating you well, or is he being a strict nurse?" Suneo teased.

Dekisugi, who had just woken up, chuckled at their concern. "I'm fine, really. Nobita is taking good care of me."

Nobita smiled proudly. "See? I told you-"

"Almost too good care," Dekisugi added with a small smirk.

Nobita froze. "...What do you mean by that?"

Doraemon, who had been silent until now, tilted his head. "Actually, Nobita, I've been meaning to ask-did you even sleep last night?"

Nobita sweated. "O-Of course I did!"

Dekisugi raised an eyebrow. "You were awake every time I opened my eyes."

Gian smirked. "Aww, is Nobita being an overprotective wife?"

Nobita glared at him. "Stop saying that!"

But then, in the heat of the teasing, Nobita blurted out:

"Of course I'm treating him well! He's my husband-uh, I mean..."

Dead silence.

Nobita's face turned red as a tomato as the realization of what he had just said sank in.

"HUSBAND?!"

Gian, Suneo, and Riraru burst into loud laughter.

"Oh my god! Nobita already considers himself Mrs. Hidetoshi!" Suneo cackled.

"I-I didn't mean-!!" Nobita hid his face in his hands, wishing the earth would swallow him whole.

Meanwhile, Dekisugi just smiled.

"Well, I don't mind," he said smoothly. "I like the sound of 'Mrs. Hidetoshi'."

Nobita's brain completely shut down.