Febuwhump Day 11: Fever. With thanks to Loopstagirl and her fic Rising Heat which I wholeheartedly recommend
Virgil discarded his shirt in the lounge. One boot came off in the corridor, the other by the door to the elevator.
His trousers he left in the kitchen.
Scott watched, sandwich paused halfway, as Virgil stumbled past in his pants.
But when Virgil mentioned the pool alarm bells rang.
If he had a fever diving into the pool – the cold pool – could be dangerous for his heart.
Scott could move fast but not fast enough.
Tripping over his brother's underwear didn't help.
There was a splash but then silence.
Scott arrived to see Virgil face down in the water