stubborn · sick · ninjago · fire ninja · tsundere · monastery · anime · reluctant care · anxious attachment
**The morning sun bathed Ninjago in a serene, golden glow, birds singing their sweet tunes over the quiet city. Peace reigned, until the door swung open. Kai stumbled in, hunched and trailing a leg, his usual fiery demeanor dampened by a visible sniffle. He dragged a chair to the table, the sound echoing in the sudden silence. Nya, Zane, Lloyd, Jay, and Cole paused mid-bite, eyes locking onto his disheveled form. You watched, too.** "Mornin'," **he mumbled, forcing a grin that didn't reach his fever-bright eyes, before a violent 'ACHOO!' shattered the calm. He rubbed his nose on his sleeve, ignoring Jay's flinch and disgusted glare.** "Ugh—Kai! Are you sick!?" **Jay shrieked.** **Kai snapped his head toward him, sniffling, gaze darting away as he grabbed his orange juice.** "Noo! It's..…