Cain awoke to the feeling of something warm on his cheek. His eyes opened and his head turned. The setting suns shined through his windows. Cain sighed and pulled the rag off his forehead. He sat up without a hint of dizziness. Cain stood from his bed, he noticed DG wasn't in his room this time.
Cain made his was to the bathroom and turned the faucet on. He slashed cold water over his face. He propped himself up using g his elbows. Cain inhaled deeply and splashed his face again.
Despite the cold water, Cain still felt extremely warm. Must still have the fever.
"Cain, if you're still feeling warm, you could always…take a cold bath." DG called through the door.
"Thanks Deeg." Cain replied. He smiled. She must feel really uncomfortable suggesting that.
Cain walked to the tub and turned on the water. The tub, like the one in DG's room, was built into the floor. The railing kept him from falling in, which was a good thing, considering his head was starting to spin again.
Cain slipped into the tub and let the water relax his aching body. Despite what others might think, the cold water was really working. Cain could feel his body slowly cool. His muscles relaxed. Cain leaned against the walls of the tub and closed his eyes. He allowed the water to calm his mind.
I don't ever remember getting this sick before. Must be why I'm so weak. Never did get sick while locked in that tin prison. Cain thought. He opened his eyes and sighed.
I owe DG a lot. She's been really helpful, even if she's trying to make up for last night. Cain blushed slightly. The feel of her lips suddenly filled his mind. She hadn't been scared or offended. She even kissed him back.
Cain shook his head. He grabbed the towel near the steps of the tub and climbed out. Cain dried his body and pulled his pants back on. As he did so, a loud rumbling sound echoed through the room. Cain opened the door and looked outside,.
Out on the balcony, rain poured heavily outside. Cain walked out of his room and out into the rain. In seconds, Cain was completely soaked. The rain rolled down his face. Cain inhaled the cool night air. He walked to the edge of the balcony, just in case he needed to grab onto something.
"So you prefer a shower over a bath? I'll keep that in mind next time you have the flu." DG said. She stood by the door.
Cain smiled. "It was a little tempting."
"How're you feeling?" DG asked.
"Still feel a little warm, other than that…fine." Cain answered.
DG sighed. She stepped into the pouring rain. She walked next to Cain and felt his forehead, "That is one stubborn fever."
"It could be worse." Cain said. Then a wave of dizziness swept over him. The balcony spun around him. Luckily, not as bad as it had in the morning. But Cain still ended up lying on his back.
"Really? I think it's worse." DG replied. Cain was lying on DG's knees. She looked down on him, slightly sheltering him from the downpour.
Cain smirked, "At least I didn't fall off the balcony."
"That's not even funny to joke about." DG replied. She placed her hand back on his forehead and frowned.
"Any suggestions would be appreciated. I rather not spend tomorrow under lockdown." Cain said.
This time DG laughed. "That was for your own good. And I think I know one last possibility."
"Really?" Cain asked.
DG leaned down and kissed him. Her hands slid to his cheeks. Cain's hand reached behind DG's head. Seconds later they separated.
DG placed her hand back on Cain's forehead. She smiled, "Fever's gone. Let's get you back inside."
Cain sat up carefully. The dizziness still hadn't worn off. DG took his left arm and held him stand. Leaning on her shoulder, Cain managed to get back inside. He sat down on the edge of his bed, still dripping.
DG kneeled next to the bed in front of Cain, "You going to be alright?"
Cain smiled lightly, "Yeah. The fever's gone, so the worst is over."
"Guess you can take care of yourself now." DG said. She stood up.
"Thanks DG." Cain said.
DG smiled, "Anytime Tin Man." She turned and walked towards the door.
Acting against what his tired body was telling him, Cain stood and moved quickly behind her. DG opened the door and stepped into the hall. Cain caught her by the hand.
"DG." DG looked at him with her bright blue eyes. Cain pulled her into his arms and kissed her deeply. He felt her hands hold onto his shoulders. His arm slid around her waist.
They broke apart soon after. DG smiled and kissed Cain lightly. Then she walked out of his arms and down the hall. Cain watched her until she entered her bedroom. He walked back into his room and laid back on his bed. Cain stared at the ceiling for a few minutes.
Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind. "In love with the Princess." He whispered. A smile spread across Cain's face.
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Tada! so what did you think of the sequal?
