Back at the dorm, Chloe could tell Beca was getting worse. The poor girl whimpered in her sleep and her body was growing warmer by the second. Her hands curled and uncurled repeatedly, her knuckles white.
Chloe was close to tears; she hated seeing anyone, especially someone she felt she had a connection with, suffer.
It was then that Aubrey burst through the door, her light blond hair pulled up into a messy bun and a worried look on her face.
She saw the redhead immediately, and crouched down beside her, feeling Beca's cheek.
"She's burning, Chloe. Why didn't you do anything?"
Chloe wiped a small tear trickling down the side of her face. She couldn't help it! Just the sight of her sick friend made her want to burst into tears.
"Sorry, Aub."
Aubrey sighed, patting her on the shoulder. She stood up.
"I'll go get the thermometer, okay? Just yell if something goes wrong."
Chloe nodded, sniffling. She took a long deep breath, assuring herself everything was going to be fine, then leaned her head down and kissed Beca's forehead lightly.
It didn't take long before Aubrey had returned, holding the medical instrument in one hand and some damp washcloths in the other. She handed the thermometer to Chloe and went to work dabbing the brunette's skin, attempting to cool her down.
"Come on, Beca." Chloe said, slipping the thermometer under the deejay's tongue and holding it there until it beeped. She took one look at it, her eyes going wide.
"Bree, she's at 102.8!"
"I'm doing my best, Chlo!"
Now Aubrey could see goosebumps starting to appear on Beca's forearms. Chills racked the girl's body, as if they happened to be in Antarctica.
Chloe noticed this, and picked up the brunette in one swift move, setting her on a bed close by, while Aubrey went and tucked Beca in with a thin blanket, but warm enough so that she would be comfortable. Chloe then slipped two fleece pillows under the brunette's head, supporting her neck is she could breathe easily.
Aubrey glanced at the clock, her stomach growling.
"It's almost time for dinner. Are you going to go?"
Chloe shook her head. "We can't just leave Beca here alone. I'll stay here and make sure everything's under control.
Aubrey nodded in understanding. "I'll make sure to grab something for you."
"Thanks."
"No problem. Take care of Beca." The door closed with a small squeak.
Sorry about making that chapter so short! I've been trying to convert it from my Wattled account onto here, but in order to make sure it's not encrypted, I have to open a google document and paste the chapter there, then paste it on here. It's a lot of work, and I've been busy with finals and other emotional stuff, so please forgive me!
-V