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Claude had been playing cat and mouse for months and the mouse still wasn't aware. His playful chiding and flirtatious glances had proven ineffective in wooing his Professor which, he acknowledged, was his own fault. He had volunteered to run orders to Jeralt, knowing the two had been working together since a mysterious illness seemed to settle in the night
He turned the corner, spying the pair of them chatting, her dark hair catching his eyes instantly but his sauve expression fell when her shoulders suddenly slumped and her body keeled forward into her concerned father's arms. The report fell limply from his grasp as he raced to meet them, the growing worry in her father's heart made his stomach twist painfully
"Captain! What happened?!" He slammed to a halt at his side, eyes traveling over Byleth's sweating face
"I don't know, she's been a little sluggish this morning but nothing like this." Jeralt cradled her head into his shoulder
Claude reached out for her forehead, the moist skin was hot against his palm
"We need to get her to Manuela." They nodded and Jeralt hoisted her limp form into his arms, causing Claude's stomach to twist again as he could only walk alongside the large man as they hurried to the infirmary
They had been ushered out by Manuela and her growing healing staff closed the doors behind him. Jeralt had patted him on the shoulder and moved on to his numerous duties, leaving Claude pacing back and forth before the large doors which eventually swung open to reveal Manuela
"She's okay, it looks like she's just fatigued." Manuela sighed to the young prince
"Fatigued?! Did you see her!" Claude pushed past the woman to enter the infirmary where he ran to Byleth's side. He pressed his palm to her forehead which had cooled considerably and felt slight relief in the fact
Her eyes blinked blearily open and his emotions took over his actions as he leaned down and kissed her
Byleth blinked in surprise at the gentle contact, feeling heat rise through her again
He pulled back, smiling at her tenderly
"You're okay."
"Y-yeah I feel… much better now." She stared back at his olive eyes, the color traveling up her ears. The healers had stopped and giggles echoed against the high ceilings, only then did Claude realise his actions
He jumped back, unsure of what he should do or say when a sly healer slide up along side him
"Young master would you mind accompanying the Professor to her quarters? We can really spare an escort." Byleth rose unsteadily to her feet and he rushed to her side to support her teetering body
"O-of course." He nodded, leading her to the doors as they heard more giggles behind them