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"What do you mean?" asked Deric, "and what choice are you referring to?"

Caraline suddenly fidgeted, trying to find a plausible answer. She couldn't afford to make Deric think anything. "You … you ... should have changed my clothes first before putting me to bed. You went too far. It could have been because of your stupid actions that I caught a fever."

"I wouldn't have done that when you were unconscious," Deric argued, "wouldn't that be an act of harassment?"

Caraline pretended to cough. It's true what Deric said, she thought. However, if she had to be honest, she wouldn't mind if Deric did that to her. "Get me some water!"

Deric walked over to the refrigerator, returning with a glass of water.

Caraline immediately grabbed the glass, gulping down the contents. Her face screwed up as she realized that nothing had happened between her and Deric. "You have to take responsibility."

"Responsibility for what?" Deric asked.

"Responsibility... if I catch a fever tonight," Caraline said wit