She noticed he seemed a little off, but she just assumed it was the lack of sleep taking its toll. Now she scrutinizes every sniffle, every tremble. She presses her wrist against his forehead to get a temperature, but he gives her the slip and moves in to nibble her neck.

"Darlin', you feel hot."

Her sensitive skin sizzles under the press of his cheek. She gently pushes him back, cradling his face to get a good look at his eyes.