Fevered Dreams

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Yuan took turns with Bai, comforting Ani, by cradling his head to prevent it from banging on the floor during their bumpy ride back home. Ani's condition did not improve, whatever the wasps did to him appeared to have long lasting effects. 

He never fully regained consciousness, but seemed to be having fevered dreams. Often yelling in anguish, thrashing around wildly, and fits of sobbing. Yuan's heart felt heavy, seeing him in such a broken state, the memory of that brash, cocky, charismatic, presence that unexpectedly turned her world upside down, seems so distant now.

"Beth! I am sorry! I have failed you!!", Ani screamed at an invisible tormenting apparition. "No!!!I cannot betray my family!!! You cannot ask this of me!!" His body stilled once more but his breathing became ragged, like he was suffocating.

"Bai what do we do? He is not breathing!"

"Give him mouth to mouth, like we learned in school"

Without hesitation she went into action, trying desperately to remember the techniques

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Without hesitation she went into action, trying desperately to remember the techniques. As her lips touched his, she felt a surge of electricity flow through her body. The taste of his mouth was exotic, like a mixture of cloves and cinnamon. 

The resuscitation worked, but somehow evolved into a kiss. Yuan was taken aback by the sudden show of affection, but did not withdraw. Only when Bai cleared her throat loudly did she come back to reality. She stood up, the taste of cloves still on her tongue. Her face burning hot like she was developing a fever. Ani opened his eyes, his face became a mask of confusion

"Who are you? And where is Beth?"

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