‘Damn it! She is burning up again!’ Maximus yells, running with me in his arms. He doesn't bother undressing either of us before getting straight into the shower, holding me, and drenching us.
‘You have to let me in. You have to tell me what’s going on,’ he whispers, as I stir awake from the cool water.
‘Do you love me?’ I whisper.
‘Of course, I love you! I would die for you! I would do anything for you,’ he answers.
‘Even if I'm not what you think I am?’ I ask.
‘You’re my mate and that’s all that matters,’ he whispers. I burst into tears, wrap my arms around ...