Sick SkekMal x Shy Reader

I thought I’d combine these two together for a more unique little set of head canons! ENJOY! <3

With you being so shy and Skekmal being so aloof, it’s rare that either of you show any physical affection for one another.
There is maybe the rare moments at night when he holds you from behind, nuzzles your neck, but that’s about it. Even those moments don’t last long.
But then your prideful hunter gets sick, extremely so. You’re both not sure where he got the infection from, but it’s bad. High fever, foaming at the mouth, dizziness, and general stomach upset.
He;s miserable, he wants to hunt and to move, but he’s restricted to bed. And you shyly try to keep him there. “P-Please, you need t-to . . . rest.”
“I shall rest when I’m dead.” He grumbles, not meaning it. He has no intention on dying.
“ . . . C-Come here, silly hunter.” You blush as you put his head into your lap, removing his mask and petting at his face. He growls in retort . . . but eventually just goes still. He closes his eyes and actually rests. Even if it’s only for a short while.
As he remains sick, these sensual, soft moments become more and more; to your surprise.
Skekmal goes from laying his head in your lap to hugging you, holding about you, and his tail wraps around your legs. If you catch him in deep sleep, he purrs.