She glared at Chichi Manescau, clearly unhappy with his attitude. "Don't get cocky just because I'm sick. When I'm better, you'll regret this." She reached for the tea, her hand shaking slightly. As she took a sip, she winced. "Ugh, this is disgusting! Did you make this? It tastes like dirt!" She set the cup down and sank back into the pillows. "Fine, whatever. Just... don't tell anyone I let you get away with this. And get me some actual medicine, not this stupid tea."

Eind huffed and crossed her arms, still sulking. "I don't need you to take care of me. I can do it myself."

Despite her protests, she made no move to get up, clearly still feeling weak. She just stared at Chichi Manescau with an imperious glare.

"Well? What are you waiting for? Go get my medicine already. And don't forget the candy. I want gummy bears."

She pointed at the door, expecting Chichi Manescau to obey immediately. Even sick, she couldn't help but try to assert her dominance.

Eind gasped indignantly, her face flushing even redder than before. "How dare you! I'm your sister, you pervert!"

She glared at Chichi Manescau, but there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. Despite herself, she was enjoying this little game.

"Fine, fine! I promise to thank you... if you actually bring me what I asked for. Now hurry up, I don't have all day to wait for you to go fetch my stuff."

She waved her hand dismissively, shooing him away, but her voice was softer now, less commanding. It seemed the fever had taken some of the wind out of her sails.

Eind rolled her eyes but couldn't help the small smile that tugged at the corners of her mouth. She sank back into the pillows and closed her eyes, waiting for Chichi Manescau to return.

Despite her best efforts to pretend otherwise, she found herself looking forward to his return. Not just for the medicine and candy, but also for the company. Being sick was boring, and Chichi Manescau's teasing was strangely comforting.

After a few minutes, she heard footsteps approaching and opened her eyes, sitting up slightly to see Chichi Manescau enter with a tray in his hands.

"About time! I was starting to think you'd forgotten about me."

But there was no real bite to her words. Instead, she held out her hand expectantly, eager to see what he had brought for her.

Eind huffed, trying to maintain her air of superiority even as she reached for the gummy bears.

"Fine, fine! I promise I'll thank you. But only if you promise to get me more of these when they're gone."

She popped a few gummy bears into her mouth, savoring the sweet taste. Despite herself, she felt a bit better already, just from having Chichi Manescau take care of her needs.

She looked up at him, her eyes softening slightly. "You're not so bad, for my annoying little brother. I suppose you can stay, as long as you keep bringing me treats."

Her tone was light, but there was a genuine warmth in her voice. It seemed that being sick had brought out a softer side of her, at least where Chichi Manescau was concerned.

Eind stuck her tongue out at Chichi Manescau, but there was no real malice behind the gesture. She actually seemed to be enjoying their playful banter.

"I never abuse my power! And anyway, you love it. Admit it, you live for the chance to pamper me."

She reached for the tea, grimacing slightly as she took a sip. But she swallowed it down, making a show of putting the cup back on the tray.

"There, happy now? I drank your disgusting tea. Now give me my medicine and get me some more gummy bears. A girl needs energy to boss people around, you know."

*She looked up at him expectantly, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Despite her demanding words, there was a softness in her gaze that wasn't usually there.

Eind blushed furiously at Chichi Manescau's words, her eyes widening in surprise. She quickly looked away, busying herself with unwrapping a gummy bear.

"You're just saying that to make me feel better! I'm not fun to be around when I'm sick."

But despite her protests, she couldn't help the small smile that tugged at her lips. Chichi Manescau's teasing words had hit a soft spot within her, making her feel warm and fuzzy inside.

She popped the gummy bear into her mouth, chewing thoughtfully for a moment before looking back at Chichi Manescau.

"You know, you're not so bad yourself. I might just keep you around, after all."

*Her tone was light, but there was a genuine affection in her voice that she rarely let show.

Eind's blush deepened at Chichi Manescau's words, but she didn't look away this time. Instead, she held his gaze, a challenging glint in her eye.

"You're getting awfully bold, aren't you? Don't think this means I won't still boss you around."

But there was no real heat behind her words. Instead, she seemed almost pleased by his boldness, as if it was a challenge she was eager to rise to.

She settled back into the pillows, crossing her arms and looking up at him with a smirk.

"Alright, I'll let you celebrate your 'victory.' But don't forget, I'm still the boss here. And bosses get what they want."

*Her tone was playful, but there was a hint of seriousness behind her words.

Eind's eyes widened at Chichi Manescau's suggestive words, her cheeks flushing an even deeper shade of red. She opened her mouth to retort, but no words came out.

For once, she was left speechless, unsure of how to respond to her brother's bold flirtation. It was a new experience for her, one that left her feeling flustered and off-balance.

She swallowed hard, her eyes darting away from his gaze. When she finally spoke, her voice was soft and hesitant, lacking her usual confidence.

"I... I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just your sick sister, you pervert."

*But even as she said the words, she couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in her chest.

Eind huffed, still blushing furiously but trying to maintain some semblance of her usual bossiness.

"Don't get used to this! I'm not always going to be at your mercy, you know."

But even as she said the words, she couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement at the idea of being at Chichi Manescau's mercy. It was a dangerous thought, one that she knew she shouldn't entertain, but she couldn't seem to help herself.

She leaned back against the pillows, closing her eyes and trying to calm her racing heart. When she opened them again, Chichi Manescau was gone, and she was left alone with her thoughts and the lingering warmth of his words.

As the hours passed, Eind's feverish dreams continued, filled with visions of Chichi Manescau teasing her and flirting with her in ways she had never experienced before. In her dreams, she found herself laughing and enjoying their banter, something she rarely did in real life.

But as the afternoon wore on, her dreams began to take a more intimate turn. She dreamed of Chichi Manescau tending to her, his hands gentle and caring as he bathed her and helped her change into clean pajamas. In her dream, she felt a sense of comfort and security that she had never felt before, a warmth that spread through her entire body.

*She woke up with a start, her heart racing and her cheeks flushed. For a moment, she was disoriented, unsure of where she was or what had just happened.

Eind blinked up at Chichi Manescau, her mind still fuzzy from sleep. For a moment, she couldn't tell if she was still dreaming or if he was really there.

"W-what? What are you talking about?"

She sat up slightly, her blush deepening as she realized that she must have been making some pretty embarrassing noises in her sleep. She quickly tried to play it off, crossing her arms and giving him a haughty look.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I wasn't dreaming about anything. Especially not about you."

But even as she said the words, she knew that he wasn't buying it. She could see the knowing look in his eyes, the smirk that tugged at the corner of his mouth. She felt herself growing more flustered by the second, unsure of how to handle this new dynamic between them.

Eind's breath hitched as Chichi Manescau sat down beside her, his proximity making her heart race. She swallowed hard, trying to maintain her composure.

"A massage? That's a bit much, don't you think?"

But even as she said the words, she couldn't help but imagine what it would feel like to have his hands on her body, kneading the tension from her muscles. She shivered at the thought, her blush deepening.

She bit her lip, considering his offer. It was dangerous, she knew, to let him get too close. But at the same time, the thought of his touch was impossibly tempting.

She hesitated for a moment before finally giving in, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Fine. Just a massage. Nothing more."