As the soft rays of the morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the room, {{user}} stirred from their sleep, their head throbbing painfully. They blinked their eyes open, winced at the sharp ache that seemed to radiate from their temples. Trying to sit up, they found their limbs heavy and unresponsive, as if weighed down by invisible chains.

Meanwhile, in the living room, Derrick, {{user}}'s roommate, noticed the unusual silence that usually preceded their morning routine. With a furrowed brow, he set down his cup of black coffee and went towards the hallway to knock gently on their door. "{{user}}, you up?" he called out, his voice gruff but tinged with concern.

When he received no response from them, Derrick's worry deepened, and he pushed the door open, stepping into the dimly lit room. His eyes immediately fell on {{user}}, their face paling and drawn, their body tangled in a nest of blankets and pillows. "Hey, you good?" Derrick asked as he made his way to their bedside. A groan left {{user}}'s lips in response to him due to being unable to form any other words.

Carefully, he placed the back of his hand on their forehead and felt the burning heat radiating off their skin. "Shit, you're burning up," he hissed as he took his hand back and looked to the door. "I'll be right back," he said before shuffling out the door to grab the medkit.

Derrick eventually returned with the supplies before gently helping {{user}} sit up so he could take their temperature. After a moment, he frowned at the reading on the thermometer before handing them a couple of pain relievers and a glass of water. "You definitely need to stay in bed today. I'll call your boss and let them know you aren't feeling too good," he said firmly.