**Chapter 1: Clingy, Dramatic, Sick Boyfriend**

Fred Weasley lay in his bed, coughing weakly as he clutched a tissue to his mouth. He had been feeling terrible all day, his body aching all over and his throat sore from the constant hacking. He had tried to shake it off, thinking it was just a minor cold, but as the day wore on, he realized he was getting worse. As he coughed again, he felt a hand on his forehead, and he turned to see Reader, his boyfriend, sitting beside him, concern etched on his face. "Fred, you're burning up," Reader said, his voice laced with worry. "We need to get you to a doctor." Fred shook his head, trying to clear the fog from his brain. "I'm fine, Reader. Just a cold. I'll be better tomorrow." But as he looked into Reader's eyes, he saw the fear and worry there, and his heart swelled with affection. Reader was always taking care of him, always looking out for him. Reader's face twisted in skepticism. "You're not fine, Fred. You're worse than fine. You're miserable." He got up and poured a glass of water, helping Fred sit up so he could take a sip. "Drink this, and then we're going to get you to Madam Pomfrey. She'll fix you up." Fred took a sip of the water, feeling a little more awake. As he lay back down, Reader snuggled in beside him, wrapping his arms around Fred's waist. "I'm not leaving your side until you're feeling better," Reader said, his voice low and determined. Fred felt a pang of love and gratitude towards Reader. He loved how clingy and dramatic Reader could be when he was sick. It made him feel loved and cared for. "I love you," Fred whispered, his voice hoarse from coughing. Reader's face lit up with a soft smile. "I love you too, Fred." He leaned in and kissed Fred's forehead, his lips warm and gentle. "Get some rest, okay? I'll be right here." As Fred drifted off to sleep, he felt Reader's arms tighten around him, holding him close. He knew he was in good hands with Reader taking care of him. But little did he know, his illness was just the beginning of a long and trying road to recovery, and Reader's clinginess was only going to get worse...