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With a little bit of well concealed amusement, Judd watched as TK's fever-laced eyes blinked in confusion. Deciding to see how long will it take for the boy's heat saturated brain to process the sight infront of him, Judd pressed his lips and adjusted few pillows "Do you need anything else?"
TK snuggled even more in the covers as his body shook with cold even though his skin felt like it was on fire. A painful cough wracked his entire body "What are... you doing here Judd?"
This was the third time TK asked Judd the same question. He wondered how high was his fever and debated on taking him to the hospital. Maybe he should wait for few hours. He sighed sitting next to his charge. Yes charge because it was their night off so everyone decided to go and enjoy at the club. Everyone except TK who had been coughing and sniffing his running nose whole day. It wasn't a shock to anyone when the boy ended up with a high fever as they were about to leave for the club
TK forced his team to carry on with their plan since he had already informed Carlos about his condition and would be coming to pick him up after his shift gets over. The team reluctantly agreed to go but Judd offered to stay until Carlos arrived. The big guy knew Owen had chemotherapy session so he would be resting at home. Now Judd just couldn't leave the sick boy alone whom he considered as his little brother "I'm here to take care of you remember?" he placed the back of his hand over TK's forehead and winced at the warm skin. The man knew the first two days of cold always proved difficult to deal with since the temperature fluctuates every few hours. TK's fever had gone down couple of hours back and now it seemed it had risen up again "You're too hot"
Despite his entire body felt like it was being poked by pins and needles, TK giggled "Tell that to... Carlos and he'll kick your ass"
"Seems like your tongue works just fine even when you're sick" Judd teased hoping the colour on TK's face would return soon. The boy looked too pale as his face covered with thin layer of sweat
"You shouldn't have...stayed" TK peeked from the layers blinking in slow motion "I'm fine"
Judd scoffed "I'll pay you 100 bucks if you get up from the bed right now"
TK was half way up holding his hand out at Judd for support who crossed his arms and smirked "...without help kid"
TK plopped back down, not having strength to hold his own weight and glared halfheartedly "You're mean... meanie mouse"
Judd rolled his eyes
"Is ...Carlos here?" TK asked in small voice and Judd sighed running a comforting hand on his warm back "He'll be here soon kid" his cell rang and he got up from the bed "Hey Carlos. How far are you?"
"I'm still at the station"
Judd could hear the frustration in Carlos's voice "Umm... actually TK's been asking for you"
Carlos rubbed his tired eyes. He really wanted to be with TK since his boyfriend was not feeling well "I'm handling an emergency case. It might take time"
"Oh" Judd turned to look at TK who seemed to have fallen asleep but still fidgeted every few seconds "It's okay. I'll take care of him"
"Is it bad?"
"He's having fever but I think it's common in cold right? I think I'll give him another round of his medicine"
Carlos sighed "Thanks for looking after him Judd"
"You can pay me by taking me for lunch" Judd joked and heard a chuckle at the other end "Deal"
"Don't worry about him. He can rest here for tonight"
"I'll try to come as soon as possible"
"Okay bye" Judd pocketed his cell and picked up the bottle of cold syrup. He gently shook TK's shoulder "Hey bud...TK. Open your eyes"
TK groaned pulling the covers over his head "Let.. me sleep"
Judd easily pushed the covers off the boy who shivered when his skin was exposed to cold air "Time to take your medicine"
TK Shook his head and tried to say something but his chest constricted and he coughed violently. He could feel Judd's large calloused hands on his back soothing his aching muscles but he still felt miserable. He took two teaspoons of green liquid without complaining about the bitter taste and breathed heavily through his clenched teeth "This.. sucks"
"I can see that but I'm sure you'll soon feel better" Judd closed the bottle. He covered the boy with a blanket and turned the light off "Get some rest. Call me if you need anything"
TK hummed eyes drooping close when darkness surrounded the room. Judd went to grab coffee when he heard loud commotion from outside the station. He frowned placing the coffee back on the table and decided to check the front
The more Judd came closer to the front gate, the more shouts he could hear. His eyes widened when he saw three armed men rushing inside the station. They were dressed in same sort of drab clothing, their moves were well organised and disciplined, each eyes showing same hard expression. Judd knew they weren't storming into their station with good news "Hey! Who are you guys? What's going on?"
Without warning one of the men raised his hand and smashed the butt of the gun over Judd's head "Shut up!"
Judd stumbled back holding his now bleeding head. He used one of the truck for support since his head was spinning and ears ringing. With blurry eyes he saw one of them pull the shutter down, locking the whole place. He raised his hands high in surrender when the third guy came to him and pointed gun at his chest "Stop!"
"Who else is here!?" the man barked at Judd who felt his heart drop to his stomach. Shit! TK. He swallowed thickly and shook his head "No one man.. I'm all alone" he lied hoping the bad guys would believe him
"Jacob go check this place!"
Judd bit his inner cheeks so hard that it drew blood. If they found out about TK.... poor boy was in no shape to defend himself "Please I'm telling you.. there's no one beside me"
A bullet flew missing inches away from Judd's shoulder who was stunned for few seconds. The man's hard and cold eyes ran a shiver down his body "Speak only when told"
Not a minute later Judd's fear took face of reality when he saw a wobbly, pale and frightened looking TK being held by his hair and dragged down the stairs "TK!"
"The kid is the only one" informed Jacob dragging TK who cried out when he was roughly pushed down on the ground. His feverish eyes met Judd's as painful coughs erupted from his mouth "Judd.."
"TK" Judd tried to move towards the boy but the man raised his voice "One step and I'll blow the kid's brains into million pieces"