Evan
I put my arm around Annie's shoulder and scooted her closer to me.
"What are you doing?" she whispered.
"I'm cuddling you. You have a fever, and the best cure for fever is cuddling," I said seriously.
Annie giggled. "What? You are making this up."
"I promise it's true. Come closer and transfer your heat into me for a fast cure," I said without laughing.
Annie rolled her eyes but still rested her head on my chest.
I was joking about the transferring heat thing, but I felt like I really was taking it all. She felt like a human furnace.
I couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and comfort as I held her close. We sat there in silence for a while, just enjoying each other's company. I could feel her breathing slowly start to steady, and I knew that she was starting to feel better.
"Thank you," she whispered, breaking the silence.
"Anytime," I replied, giving her a gentle squeeze.