Chapter 11: Adorable Colds and Embarrassing Boners

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"ACHOO!"

I groan and wipe my nose with a tissue. Looking up from the couch, I rub my burning forehead and stare up at the ceiling.

Most of the time, my circuits weed out illnesses, but there are a few times when my circuits fail. When they do, I have to fight illnesses off the old fashioned way.

More sneezes sound from around the room as Blake and Austin groan along with me.

"How the hell did you guys get sick so fast?" Damien asks, gently pressing an ice pack to Blake's forehead.

Alex does the same to Austin as the blue eyed boy speaks up. "We don't usually get sick, but when we do, we get really sick, really fast."

Michael hands me an ice pack that I take hold of eagerly and press to my forehead, sighing in the small pleasure.

Blake sneezes softly and curls into a ball, making Damien coo over him, like a woman over a baby. It's obvious Damien is interested in the redhead, and Austin and I made a bet on how long it'll take for them to get together.

"Let's watch a movie or something," Austin suggests with a stuffed nose. Alex ruffles his hair with a small smile and moves to go pick out a movie. Austin undoubtedly checks out the brunette's ass when he does.

Michael plops down on the floor in front of the couch I'm on and leans back against it. I tiredly run my hand through his hair, enjoying the feel of the soft gold strands against my fingers. He hums in approval and relaxes further against the couch, reminding me of a cat.

Damien sits down with Blake, who sat up to allow him some room, and spreads his arms against the back of the couch. Blake tiredly falls back onto the couch, leaning against the dark haired boy next to him, who smiles widely. He lowers an arm and rubs Blake's back soothingly, all the while having an adoring grin on his face.

Austin gives an approved nod, like an overprotective brother would do, and subtly cuddles up to Alex as he starts the movie.

I don't really pay attention to whatever movie Alex decided to play and study Michael. The slope of his nose and his smooth cheeks. I smile softly at him and let my fingers trail through his hair gently. All the while, he watches the movie obliviously.

A loud timer goes off, startling me. Michael jumps up without a word and walks out of the room, leaving everyone confused. Shortly after, he returns with a small tray that he sets on the coffee table. Three bowls sit on the tray, and Michael hands one to Austin, Blake and myself.

"I made you guys some soup," he says quietly, plopping down next to me after I sit up.

I gingerly take the warm bowl as the smell of chicken noodle soup wafts through the air. I let a grateful smile grace my lips as I eat a spoonful. It's warm and delicious, soothing and spreading warmth through my body. I grin up at Michael in thanks, making him smile modestly and flush. Crossing my legs like a child, I eagerly finish the bowl in a matter of minutes. I place the bowl back down and smile contently.

Suddenly, his hand grabs the side of my face opposite of him and pulls me to his chest. He grumbles something about me having to rest, and I willingly curl up against him with a yawn.

"Aren't you two lovebirds adorable," Danny says, standing over the back of the couch. We quickly pull away and stare up at him in surprise. He chuckles before winking at us. "Use protection," he cautions, strutting up the stares tiredly.

Michael rolls his eyes with bright pink cheeks before glancing nervously to me. I glance away quickly, thankful my cheeks are already blue, so he can't tell I'm blushing.

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