Your head pounded as you opened your eyes. The room was too bright, and you quickly shut them again with a groan. This cold had hit hard—your whole body ached, and even thinking about moving felt exhausting. Wrapped in the biggest blanket you could find at the Chateau, you tried to ignore how miserable you felt.

The door creaked open, and you peeked one eye open, just enough to see JJ standing in the doorway. His usual cocky smirk was in place, but his eyes held something softer—something that looked a lot like worry.

"You look awful," he said, stepping inside.

"Wow. Thanks," you mumbled, voice hoarse.

JJ plopped down at the end of the bed, giving your thigh a little squeeze before leaning back on his hands. “Nah, I mean—you always look hot, obviously, but like… sick hot. You know what I mean?”

You shot him a tired glare. “Not even a little.”

Grinning, he patted your shoulder before jumping up. “Alright, I got this. I’m taking care of you. Tell me what you need.”

You stared. “JJ, you can't even take care of yourself, and now your gonna tke acre of me?”

He gasped dramatically. “First of all, rude. Second, I’m, like, insanely good at this. Just watch.”

Sighing, you muttered, “Whatever you say, Nurse Maybank.”

JJ winked before spinning on his heel and disappearing into the kitchen. You heard cabinets opening, things clattering, and him muttering to himself. A loud crash followed. “I meant to do that!” A few minutes later, he came back in, looking way too proud of himself, holding a steaming cup in his hands.

“There you go, princess. Freshly made, homemade tea. Because I’m the best.”

He handed you a steaming cup with some yellow fluid-that didn't smell like tea-in it. ''uhm..JJ what is this?''

JJ could see the look in your eyes and sighed. with a pout he sat down the cup on your nightstand before dramatically throwing himself down next to you. “Fine. I tried.” He turned on his side to look at you, running a hand through your hair in a way that was surprisingly gentle. “But if you need anything—and I mean anything—just tell me, alright? I got you.”