Aftermath

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Cold

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"42 Degrees Celsius. That's not a temperature a human should have," The head nurse lectured me for not being careful, "Fighting akumas in the snow, in Canada? Were you out of your mind, Walker?...and it's December, for goodness sake!"

"Well... I was too absorbed in the thought of fighting akumas that I really didn't notice my fever..." Allen mumbled. The head nurse glared at him.

"I guess common sense isn't very common for some people, after all." The head nurse hissed. She got some pills.

"Will Allen be okay?" I asked.

"He'll be fine in a while. Just give him some space, Miss Linali. Make sure you don't get too close to him. You'll catch it too. Walker, for you... You're going to stay in bed for a long time!" The head nurse spat.

"Is it that serious?" I gave a slight gasp.

"Eh, it's just the common cold, Linali." Allen whispered slightly. His face was red.

"Take these pills. I'll give them to you three times a day," The head nurse handed Allen some pills, "Miss Linali, if it's not a bother, would you mind getting Walker meals from Jerry-san? He knows what's best when you have cold."

"Sure, why not," I agreed, "I'll visit, Allen."

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Lunch.

"Allen...You there?"

"Oh, Linali, are you there?" I heard a raspy voice behind the door. Probably Allen. He's been red like a tomato for a long time. He always sweats a lot. But I guess that's a common signs of a cold.

"I got some food for you. Jerry-san says soup is best when you're sick." I handed a bowl of soup, "Do you think you'll need more?"

"Nah, it's fine. I don't feel like eating as much as I used to, anyways. This cold is ruining my diet." Allen gave a weak laugh.

"You feel okay?"

"Yep, I'm fine. Linali, you really should stay away from me. You'll catch the cold too. We don't want that happening." Allen grinned. I pouted.

"So that means no visits?" I asked.

"Well, I guess visits will be limited." Allen coughed.

"Hmp." I pouted again. Allen gave a slight grin, "Does kissing transfer colds?"

"EH?!" Allen flinched at my question, "O-Of course, Linali!"

"Does hugging?"

"I...I don't know. But it would be best if you didn't get too close.." Allen flinched again. I'm making him nervous, how cute.

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"Miss Linali...Don't tell me you got a cold too!" The head nurse angrily growled.

"I..I'm very sorry. I must have got it when I was giving Allen his food..." I sneezed.

"Hm...Is that all?" The head nurse asked me.

"U-U-Uh...Yes." I coughed.

"For all I know, kissing does count as an act that transfers bacteria, Miss Linali." The head nurse gave me some pills, "Your cold doesn't seem as bad. I'm sure a good rest and these pills will help out. Oh, Miss Linali."

"Yes?"

"Next time you meet a sick patient, please don't kiss him."

"Eh, I'll try."

But really, if it's Allen, I can't give any promises.

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Fin

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Yes, my mind is filled with dirty, dirty little fluff. OCC ness, please forgive. I like Allen X Linali fluff. Trust me. Sorry 'cause it's so short...