My body felt extremely heavy as did my eyelids. I lifted the covers off me and my body started to shiver. Oh great.

Every part in my body was aching. I definitely had a temperature which meant no school. To be honest I was a little relieved so I didn't have to face Hunter.

The heat was rising in my body and I couldn't even move. Mum had checked my temperature with a thermometer and I definitely had a fever.

I texted Mac drowsily telling him that I won't be going to school because I was sick. Before I knew it, the meds kicked in, and I drifted off to sleep.

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A slight touch of a warm hand on my face, woke me up. It took me a while to realize the familiar feeling of that soft skin against my face.

Smiling to myself, I grabbed his hand. "Mac.."

"It's Hunter," his voice spoke roughly and i jolted awake. Quickly, I let go off his hand and saw him standing beside my bed, staring down at me.

"What are you doing here?!" I coughed feeling embarrassed.

"You texted me you were sick," he flushed and rubbed the back of his neck. "So I got worried. Your mum let me in."

"But.." my eyes got big and I grabbed my phone checking my texts. It was clearly sent to Mac. "Wait a minute, I don't even have your number."

"Don't mind that," he laughed nervously. "How are you feeling?"

"Did Mac tell you?"

He nodded and placed his hand on my forehead. "You're hot."

"I know," i sighed closing my eyes. His hand felt so comfortable and warm. I shivered beneath the quilt and clutched it over my head.

"Patty," he spoke softly. "You want me to warm you up?"

"No," i blurted out. "I don't want you to get sick too!"

"Its okay," he was smiling gently when i pulled off the quilt. His eyes slightly squinted as usual. "I don't mind sharing my health with you."

Without another word, I scooted to one side making space for him to sit. But to my shock, Hunter pulled off his sneakers and slid into bed beside me.

Gosh, I stank and looked like shit. Why did he have to do this now?

Facing me, he laid down so close that i could feel his breath on my face. So fucking warm.

My heart would have stopped beating in that instance. The way he looked at me, with his eyes glancing repeatedly to my lips and then my face.

There was no doubt. I loved him. Had I always loved him?

"Patty," he whispered moving in close to me. I thought he was going to kiss me!

Wrapping his strong arms around my body, he pulled me to his chest. I buried my head into his chest memorizing every heart beat of his. He made me feel safe, protected and all that good stuff. His hands rubbed my back gently as he rested his chin on the top of my head.

His heart was racing just as fast as mine was. He smelled like cinnamon and french toast.

"Did you have breakfast?" I mumbled softly. I don't know how I managed to choke out those words.

"Yes," he whispered gently moving his hands to the back of my neck. "French toast."

"Mhm, i thought so," i closed my eyes and inhaled his amazing scent. Mac never made me feel so secure and warm. Cuddling with Hunter wiped away half of my sickness. I didn't think one person could have that much effect on me.

"Patty," Hunter pushed me back gently and stared down into my eyes. "I can't control myself anymore."

My cheeks turned red and I blinked. "W-wha.."

With his lips slightly parted, Hunter placed his lips on mine. My body felt weak and I started to tremble. His kiss was nothing like Mac's. Nothing like that at all.

My heart hurt and i wanted more. Hunter parted my lips with his tongue and I gasped.

"Sorry," he panted pulling away. The hormones in my body were screaming for more.

"Don't stop," I blurted out and regretted it that instance. Hunter let out a nervous chuckle and his beautiful cheeks were pink too.

So he kissed me again. The way his touch ignited my soul was indescribable. Placing his hand below my neck, he parted my lips with his tongue again and this time I let him.

Our tongues melted onto one another and i could taste french toast along with cinnamon. It was the most glorious feeling in the whole wide world.

Pressing his body against mine, Hunter kissed me harder and harder. In that moment, nothing existed anymore. Just me and him.

His fingers trailed down my body memorizing every inch and every curve. He was driving me insane and I just wanted to be his for eternity.

"I never knew you were an amazing kisser Patty," Hunter breathed breaking the kiss. "You make me so crazy."

"I do?" I asked. Such a stupid question.

There was a knock on my door and Hunter literally jumped off my bed. "Can I come in?"

"Yes," Hunter called out fixing his shirt and hair. I quickly pulled the quilt over my head pretending to be asleep.

Mom came bursting in. "How is she feeling now?"

"G-good ma'am," i heard Hunter stammer. I peeked at him from under the blanket he was as red as tomato. I smiled to myself.

"Tell me if you guys need anything," mom said and walked out of my room.

Hunter pulled off my blanket and looked at me, smirking. "That was close huh."

I burst out laughing and he joined. He jumped on top of me and we both cuddled laughing away together.

I had never felt so happy for being sick my entire life.