String of Fate || K.C.W

Chapter 15: Burning Up

We were a month closer to the end of year exams that would decide if we were going to succeed in life or not. I thought that I was going at a steady pace but I was wrong. Something unexpected happened to me about halfway through this month.

" You're hot to the touch, Y/N. "

" Is that a compliment...? "

" I meant literally. "

" Sorry for making you miss class, Chaewon... "

Chaewon looked at me with disappointment in her eyes. I may have touched a nerve without knowing. She let out a sigh before changing the damp towel on my forehead.

" Stop apologising, Y/N. "

" Im sorr- "

" What did I say, Choi Y/N? "

" ... "

Chaewon is scary when she's mad at me. She even called my full name when she scolded me. I will stop apologising to her from now on. Apparently, I was slowly getting sick without knowing at all. I did not realise until Chaewon looked at me with concerned eyes and gently placed her hand on my forehead. She was astounded by how I was able to even move in that condition and forced me to stay home.

" Thank you for this, Chaewon... "

" You're welcome, babe. "

" W-what... ? "

" Your reactions are funny even when you're sick. "

It's only the morning and Chaewon was already getting busy from just taking care of me. She even made warm porridge for me to eat earlier. I'm amazed that Chaewon would skip class just to take care of me. I felt like such a burden to her because of that.

" Are you thinking negative thoughts again, Y/N? "

" No...? "

" I can tell by your face, you know. "

" Oops, you caught me... "

She pouts and placed her hands at her hips. I chuckled at her reaction and it made her smile as well. Chaewon continued to stay by my side and helped me periodically when the damp towel gets warmer. As it was nearing lunch time, Chaewon suddenly got a call from Minju.

" How is Y/N feeling? "

" His temperature is steadily dropping. "

" I'll come over as soon as possible, okay? "

Chaewon replied back to her and hung up the call. She then went to the kitchen to make the same dish that my mom made when I was sick back then. I can tell since the smell was way too familiar to me. I sat up from my bed and attempted to go out of my room.

" Stay in bed, Y/N. "

" How did you know...? "

" I just know. "

She smiled at me through my open door. She eventually brought the food from the kitchen and fed me slowly. It somehow feels calming to know that someone is here to take care of me now. I would usually tough it out during school.

" Time to take a shower. "

" But how...? "

" Take off your shirt? "

I've got no time to be embarrassed right now. My health is my utmost priority for the time being. I slowly took off my shirt and I was bare from the waist up. I got flustered as I don't show my bare body to anyone else. Chaewon gave a slight reaction before wiping my body with another damp towel.