Reciprocated Love

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Carly rushed into the condo, thankfully the door wasn't unlocked. Seems like he left it open as he was waiting for her.

She stumbled inside, her eyes scanning the room for him.

There he was, huddled on the bed, shaking like a leaf. His eyes were wide with fear, and his face was pale. She rushed to his side and sank to her knees beside him.

"Reed," she whispered, her voice full of concern. "What's wrong?"

Reed was burning up with fever, his body wracked with chills. His teeth chattered as he tried to speak, but all that came out was a hoarse whisper.

"You...r... really...came..." he managed to say, his eyes closing in exhaustion.

Carly's heart broke at the sight of him, and she took his hand in hers.

"Stop talking, you're hurt!" She said almost in tears.

Carly quickly stood up and hurried to the kitchen, grabbing a clean towel and filling a bowl with warm water. She dipped the towel in the water, wringing it out until it was damp.

She carried the bowl and the towel back to Reed,