“If you need anything, Aspen, don’t hesitate to ask. I’m here for you, as a friend and teacher. I’ll help however I can, whenever I can.”
I don’t want to admit how much her words soothe me, how much better they make me feel because I’m afraid I might wake up and find out this has all been a dream. I mean, the vomiting and fever could all be a dream.
“Thank you, and thanks for checking on me. By the way, how did you know I was here?” I’m almost hesitant to know the answer to that question, but if the whole school knows already, then I need to prepare for when I’m released back to the dorms.
“Rumors. I heard a couple of teachers talking this morning and had to check for myself. I called down here, and the nurse told me that you were admitted but sleeping. I put off coming down so that you could sleep. I didn’t want to disturb you.”
Wow, how long have I been in and out of sleep? Obviously longer than I thought.
“Well, at least it’s only the teachers that know.”
Brittney frowns. “I don’t think it’ll be that way for long, but don’t focus on that. Focus on feeling better.”
I nod. That’s the only thing I can do right now.
I’ll deal with the fallout later. At least I’m not going to die of dehydration or anything else insane, not yet.