You've liked Paul since high school, and you were the only girl he was ever truly close to. He could be impatient and rude to everyone, but he wasn't like that with you. Even so, it didn't mean he liked you back.

"Why are you here?!" he growled, struggling to sit up. Despite having a fever, he was trying to get up. He was extremely fit and muscular, with an athletic build that made it unlikely for him to fall sick. "You should go home. I can take care of myself." he added.