Damn it!
'No wonder I'm so tired. My body's been completely drained.'
'The two of us...'
The thought made his scalp tingle. He felt dizzy, and his steps faltered.
Cecilia steadied him. "Ian, what's wrong?" 'Why does he react so strongly whenever I mention studying?'
'Has he gotten too used to having fun?'
'Can't rein it back in?'
'Maybe I should just let him be for a while instead of nagging him?' "If you don't want to study, then don't. I'm not forcing you. Why are you acting so hurt?"
Ian said, "...I have a headache."
"A headache? Didn't the doctor say we'd be fine after some rest? I feel much better now, but you're still in pain? Did you hit your head when you fell in the river? Maybe we should go to the hospital and see a doctor?" Cecilia's heart leaped into her throat again.
"No, I just want to go home and sleep," Ian said.
"Then let's hurry home."
...
After the two returned to their room, they each went to sleep.
