Zed and Katie flew to Paris, the city of their childhood memories. The excitement of the trip filled them with anticipation as they looked forward to reconnecting with old friends and revisiting familiar places. The flight was long, but they spent it reminiscing about their past adventures and planning new ones.

Upon arriving in Paris, they were greeted by a group of their old friends. Among them was Brent, a close friend who had always harbored feelings for Katie. His eyes lit up with surprise and happiness when he saw her. "Katie! It's been so long!" he exclaimed, pulling her into a warm hug.

Katie smiled, feeling a mix of nostalgia and warmth. "Brent, it's great to see you!"

Zed watched the interaction with amusement, knowing Brent's long-standing crush on his sister. As they made their way back to their accommodation, Zed couldn't resist teasing Katie. "Looks like someone was really happy to see you," he said with a wink.

Katie rolled her eyes, but a smile tugged at her lips. "Oh, stop it, Zed. We're just friends."

The day was filled with laughter and catching up with old friends. They visited their favorite spots, shared stories, and created new memories. By the time they returned home, both Zed and Katie were exhausted from the day's activities.

That night, Katie woke up feeling unwell. She had a high fever and felt weak. She called out Zed, her voice barely above a whisper. "Zed, I don't feel well."

Zed rushed to her room, concern etched on his face. "Katie, what's wrong?" he asked, sitting beside her and feeling her forehead. "You're burning up."

He quickly fetched a cold compress and some medicine, doing his best to make her comfortable. As he sat beside her, he couldn't help but stare at her innocent face, his heart aching with worry. He stayed by her side, holding her hand until he eventually fell asleep.

When morning came, they woke up to find themselves hugging each other. Katie stirred first, feeling the warmth of Zed's embrace. She gently shook him awake, her cheeks flushing with awkwardness. "Zed, wake up."

Zed opened his eyes, momentarily disoriented. Realizing their position, he quickly pulled away, his own cheeks turning red. "Sorry, Katie. I must have fallen asleep."

Katie smiled weakly, still feeling the effects of the fever. "It's okay. Thank you for taking care of me."

They both felt a sense of awkwardness, but also a deeper connection. The unspoken bond between them seemed to grow stronger, even as they navigated the complexities of their relationship.

As the day went on, Katie's fever began to subside, and she started to feel better. Zed continued to keep a close eye on her, making sure she had everything she needed. Despite the awkwardness, they both knew that they could rely on each other, no matter what.