A small Crush (Fruk)

Chapter 11

...Knock... knock.

"What do you want Francis?"
"Can I come in?"
"Why?"
"Because I miss you?"
"But I'm sick...."
"I don't care, let me take care of you..."
"Why?"
"Because..."

I could hear the door begin to unlock. Then..... there he stood... a blanket was wrapped around him and his nose was red. I heard he had gotten sick and I wanted to help him feel better. It's the least I could do after the trouble I've been to him. 

It had been a few days since the party but I can't get that event out of my head! I nearly kissed him!!! And he almost let me! Yet we weren't talking about it! Why did I try to kiss him, though?! I'm such an idiot!!!

Arthur stepped to the side and glared at me "only for a bit though, I don't want you catching what I have," he demanded. I nodded at him understanding the assignment. "How did you even get sick?" I asked. He looked to the side, avoiding my eyes. "Well... Yao's brother was sick and I accidentally drank from his cup," he explained.

"Idiot..." I told him. He froze in his spot and began to glare at me. "That's not nice!" He said annoyed. "Well?" That was all I could say.

I walked into his apartment and urged him to sit on the sofa. "Here, take this medicine, and I will cook you some food," I smiled at him. Man his face really did look red, maybe I should take his temperature? I quickly rummaged through the bag of supplies I brought and took out the thermometer. "Stay still," I spoke. I placed the thermometer in his mouth and placed my hand on his forehead.

"What's the diagnosis doc?" He jokingly said. I rolled my eyes at him and shook my head. "You will live," I answered. "Sadly...." He laughed.

"Hmmm.... Well, it's pretty high, but it will go down," I smiled. "Just rest here, and I will cook for you," I added. His eyes widened and he shook his head "wait no! You are my boss! You shouldn't be!" He said tiredly. "Yeah, well... I'm not your boss right now. I am your friend," I cheered.

He looked at me in agreement and began to lie back down. "Just rest and I will make some soup," that seemed to work because he began to relax a little more. He was definitely in luck!! I'm such a great cook!

I walked over to the kitchen and began to prep for the meal. Cutting potatoes and vegetables and stuff. I occasionally looked over toward him and saw his feet hanging off the sofa because he was so long. His hair was peeking out from the top of his head, making it visible to see past the sofa. I want to take care of him so bad.

I'd never felt this way before... it was all new to me, and I was hungry for more of it. I think I might be developing a slight crush on him.

I continued to cook, and after a little bit into it, I hear the door knock. "I'll get it!!" I suggested. However, Arthur was passed out on the sofa. I go over and open it and see Yao standing outside. "Oh, hello!" I smiled. His jaw dropped, and he nodded!!! "What a surprise!!! Is Arthur torturing you?" He asked, waking inside the apartment. I laughed and shook my head, "If anything, I might be torturing him"

"I doubt that!!! Oh! You are making soup! Good good! I know something else that might help," Yao smiled. He walked over to Arthur and bent down to his knees. "Don't worry Arthur, you will be cured soon," he began. Yao started to take off Arthur's socks, and I lifted an eyebrow confused. He then reached into his pocket and took out a couple of slices of....... Onions?

"If he wears these in his socks tonight, his sickness will go away," Yao smiled. He gave me a thumbs-up, and I nodded in acceptance. Arthur will be so confused tomorrow morning, I could already picture the scene!!

"This is all I really wanted to come for, but I'm tempted to stay because of the food," he smiled at the kitchen. "You should! The more, the merrier," I smiled. "Hmmm, you might be right," he smirked. I walked back over to the kitchen and he leaned against the counter too and stared at me. "What is it?" I asked.

"Oh, nothing... I guess I'm wondering what your intentions are with my friend..... I'm confused about whether you actually see him as a friend," he said suspiciously. "What would be your reaction if I said I wanted more than just a friendship?" I asked. His eyes widened, and his jaw dropped. "What!! Do you?" He asked, shocked. I laughed a bit at his reaction and just shook my head.

"I can't have any other intentions besides being friends....so that's it... my intention is to be friends," I smiled a bit sadly. I looked over to Arthur from the kitchen, and it was like my heart was being crushed into pieces. I can't have anything more.... I was married, and we were trying for kids.

Yao noticed the vibes I was putting off, and he gave a deep sigh. "You know..... it's not healthy to have so much built-up emotion! You have to release it someway," he suggested. I lifted an eyebrow at him, confused. "How about you show your feelings differently?" He suggested. "A different way?"

"How about spending time with him at a place he enjoys or something? It's the little things," he suggested. "Alone? That would be like a date?"

"Well, not really, because you are only friends? I'll give you a list of a few places he likes to go. But don't tell him I gave them to you," Yao winked. I felt my face get hot, and I was growing excited thinking about it.

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