Impulse

Your face is still buried in the man's broad, muscular torso and you find yourself clinging to him when he moves to step away. Drake has already departed after leaving with you a list of supplements to take along with the antibiotics he recommends seeking out.

"Can't you stay a moment longer?" You surprise even yourself with the unexpected request as your fingers grasp at his shirt. "Please, you're so warm..."

"I'm not some personal space heater!" You hear the man protest while pushing you away before stopping short once he sees your slightly pathetic expression.

"Ugh, fine." Ash growls irately, his grip relaxing slightly before he takes a **** seat on the bed. "Just for a minute."

"Thank you..." You blush lightly as you're still caught off guard by your boldness but decide to take a seat beside the young man anyway. He is intoxicatingly warm after all and it would be nice to stop shivering for a moment. He stiffens slightly when you brazenly lean against him again but he doesn't pull away, instead silently allowing you to rest against his broad shoulder.

"Did you come here to check on me?" You inquire curiously, turning your head slightly to peak up at him from your peripherals. His body becomes more rigid at your question and you hear him growl under his breath again before responding.

"Maybe." He snaps defensively before sighing and adding in a more mild tone. "I mean, yeah, I guess so... but seeing as 'Dr. McDreamy' was here I suppose that answers my question."

You briefly consider asking the man about his obvious hatred towards his housemates but decide it's probably not a good time. Rather than speak, you instead let out a large yawn before stretching out and folding your arms beneath your head before placing it on his lap.

"Hey-" He begins to sit up in protest before catching himself and grumbling. "It's been more than a minute you know..."

"I know." You yawn again while making yourself more comfortable. "You're just so comfy."

You're not sleepy, just relaxed and enjoying the warmth and company your **** bedmate is providing. Normally you'd be far too intimidated to act so boldly around such an attractive man, especially one you've already inadvertently seen naked. You suppose you can thank the low grade fever for your lack of self-control. It additionally occurs to you that the tightness you've been feeling in your chest is also likely a symptom of your respiratory infection not the effects of suddenly being surrounded by the most breathtaking men on campus. Rather than continue to argue Ash finally settles back against the bed frame before casually resting an arm behind your back.

You let your eyes drift closed while enjoying the continued warmth that radiates from his figure and seems to temporarily soothe your aching form. You continue lying there in peaceful silence for an undetermined amount of time not daring to speak or move lest you ruin the moment. A myriad of thoughts and feelings flow through you while you enjoy the tranquil embrace. Eventually, one of your arms begins growing numb after being in the same position for too long and you're **** to stretch out more. Yawning again, you pull the arm in question out from under you slightly only to pause in confusion when it brushes against something rigid. Frowning, your eyes open and take a moment to adjust to the sight before you.

"Oh!" You reflexively sit up when you quickly register what the large bulge of fabric before you is concealing.

"What's wrong?" Ash demands defensively before pushing you away further and hastening to his feet. "Having second thoughts? Or are you so naive as to not know what type of reaction rubbing yourself all over a red-blooded male will elicit?"

"I-" You try to speak only to be immediately cut off by the young man's angry tirade.

"You better wise up fast if you seriously think you have any chance of making it an all boys fraternity." He continues irritably, his emerald gaze flashing fiercely. "You may think your actions are of no consequence but it's no secret the effect you're already having. Do you honestly think Aden invited you here just as some benevolent act of kindness or have you really not noticed the way he acts around you?"

You open your mouth to try interjecting again but it's no use as the man quickly storms out of the room, slamming the door behind him. You're not entirely sure what to make of the sudden outburst and the information revealed along with it. Part of you feels bad for whatever you did to inadvertently lead the man on and the rest of you is just confused. Sighing for the umpteenth time today, you wearily sink back onto the bed and bury your hands in your face.