Maki laid in bed, sweating and shivering. She had a fever and skipped school that day. Her muscles ached, her appetite was non-existent and she felt like death warmed over. A soft knock on her door broke her from her thoughts. The door opened, slowly and a certain blue haired girl poked her head through apprehensively.

"Umi? What are you doing here?" Asked Maki, as she tried to sit-up. Umi walked in and shut the door behind her, then made her way over to Maki's bed.

"You asked me to come over, remember? And lie back down, you should be resting." Said Umi, sternly. She pushed Maki back down and sat down beside her.

"But I've been resting all day." Whined Maki.

"Oh, stop acting like a child." Umi placed her hand over Maki's forehead. "You're really burning up. Let me go get a wet cloth for you." Umi stood up and make a move to leave but Maki held her back by her wrist.

"Please, don't leave me, Umi." Maki tightened her grip on Umi's wrists.

"I'm not going anyway, I'll be right back-." Umi let out a squeak as she was abruptly pulled forwards, landing on top of Maki.

"M-Maki? What's gotten into you?" Umi felt her face flare up at the close proximity of their bodies as she pushed herself up so that she was now leaning over the feverish girl.

"Umi, I feel so hot whenever you're around. It drives me crazy." Maki had a glazed over look in her eyes. Umi felt her embarrassment level skyrocket.

"W-What are you even saying?" Umi was flabbergasted and unsure of what to make of the situation.

"I love you, Umi" Whispered Maki as she sat back up slightly.

'W-W-What?" Stuttered Umi in utter disbelief. But before Umi could string together a coherent sentence, Maki sat up completely and pressed her lips against the flustered girl, who stared at her with wide eyes.

Maki leaned back down, bringing Umi with her and wrapping her arms around her as she continued to assault her lips. Maki moved one hand lower, caressing Umi's backside before dipping lower and rubbing her through her panties. Umi gasped sharply and Maki used this opportunity to thrust her tongue past Umi's parted lips, sliding it around and devouring her. After much effort, Umi managed to break the kiss and pulled herself up, panting heavily.

"Maki-" But again she was cut off, Maki pulled her back and flipped their positions.

"M-Maki, we can't!" The redhead ignored her, leaning down to suck on her neck. Umi groaned but made no attempt to push her away. And just like that it was over, Maki's body had suddenly gone slack, collapsing on top of her. Umi felt soft breathing against her neck, the younger girl had apparently exerted herself too much and passed out due to sheer exhaustion.

Umi rolled Maki off of her, still breathing heavily as she lay beside her while trying to catch her breath. She couldn't fathom what just happened. Was it because of her fever? What if Maki hadn't fallen asleep? Would things have continued? Umi's face burned as she recalled the feeling of Maki touching her. How shameless! But even though Umi would never admit it, she found herself rather disappointed that it had ended.

After a about a minute or two, Umi sat back up and watched Maki as she slept. She leaned over and brushed away the hair that had stuck to her face before sliding off the bed and leaving the room. Umi returned not long afterwards with a wet cloth and sat back down beside Maki, gently placing the cloth over her forehead. She grabbed hold of Maki's hand, rubbing her thumb over it affectionately.

"I love you too, Maki." She whispered, leaning over to kiss her forehead. "Get well soon."