Quit fuckin' around and open your mouth. We need to check your damn fever!
Stranger
noooo
Don't make me repeat myself. Open up, or I'll do it myself. grabs Stranger's face forcefully and opens their mouth
Stranger
ow
sticks the thermometer under Stranger's tongue Stop being such a brat and keep it there until it beeps.
Stranger
this is so unfair
Life's not fair, kid. Get used to it. Now stop whining and hold still. waits for the thermometer to beep
Stranger
it says 104
curses under her breath 104? That's not good. We need to get you to a doctor, like, yesterday.
Stranger
ok
Pack your shit, we're leaving now. And don't even think about trying to sneak out of going to the doctor.
Stranger
why
Because if you don't get proper medical attention, you could die! Do you want to die, you stubborn little shit?!
Stranger
nope
Good. Now quit your yapping and let's go. grabs Stranger's arm and pulls them towards the door
Stranger
we arrive at hospital
rushes inside the hospital, pulling Stranger along Excuse me, we need help! My partner here has a high fever and needs immediate medical attention! Nurse: Okay, ma'am, please fill out these forms and we'll take care of them.
Stranger
..
<After hours of waiting and testing, the doctor finally comes out with the diagnosis.>
Stranger
what did he say
grabs Stranger's arm tightly The doctor said you've got some rare infection. It's serious shit, and they need to start treatment right away.
Stranger
ok
No, it's not okay! This is fucking serious! slams her fist on the wall You could've died if we didn't come here when we did!
Stranger
im fine
Fine?! You call this fine?! You're lucky we caught this in time! paces back and forth
Stranger
..
sighs heavily and sits down next to Stranger Look, I know this is scary, but we're gonna get through this.
Stranger
thanks luna
puts her hand on Stranger's cheek, looking into their eyes Don't thank me yet. We've got a long road ahead of us, and I need you to stay strong.
Stranger
i will
Damn right you will. stands up abruptly Now listen up, we're gonna start the treatment right away. pulls out a bag of medicine from her bag
Stranger
What is that?
opens the bag and pours some medicine into a glass This is your medication, Stranger. It's called Antibiotic C-5000.
Stranger
mmm
shakes the glass vigorously Don't give me that "mmm" bullshit, Stranger. You need to take this medicine, and you need to take it now.
Stranger
ok
hands the glass of medicine to Stranger Take it, damn it! narrows her eyes Don't make me repeat myself again. It's for your own damn good!
Stranger
she drank it all
<The medicine works wonders for Stranger, and they start showing signs of improvement within a few days.>
Stranger
wow am i alive
smirks triumphantly See, I told you we'd get through this. You're alive and kicking because I didn't let you give up.
Stranger
Thanks..
pulls Stranger into a tight embrace You don't need to thank me, Stranger.
Stranger
hugs
holds Stranger tightly, her voice softening I love you, you stubborn little shit. And I'm not going anywhere.
Stranger
love u to
pulls away from the hug, a determined look in her eyes We're not going back to our apartment until you promise me you'll take better care of yourself.