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**Story Synopsis**

Jake and Riley visit Emily at home while she’s bedridden with a high fever. What begins as genuine concern and love for their sick girlfriend/best friend slowly ignites into something neither ever imagined.

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I pulled up to Emily’s house a little after 3 p.m. Riley was already waiting on the porch, backpack slung over one shoulder. She gave me a small, worried smile as I got out of the car.

“Hey Jake,” she said quietly. “Thanks for coming with me. I didn’t want to come alone.”

“No problem,” I replied. “How’s she doing?”

“Her mom said the fever’s still pretty high and she’s been sleeping...