"I'm starving. Let's go out and eat." Theo grins.
Liam returns the grin. He slaps his thighs and gets up.
"Let's go!"
Theo flips open his bedcover and gets off the bed… only to find his feet wobble the moment he tries to stand.
"Whoa." Liam quickly extends his hands, steadying Theo. "You alright?"
Theo looks confused as he sits back down. He stares at his feet, then looks up at Liam.
"That's… odd. I'm sure I have enough strength to stand. I don't feel weak or anything," Theo says.
Liam doesn't say anything, but he can feel it. Theo is weaker than usual. Even his voice is less… energetic.
Liam stays quiet and simply extends one hand toward Theo.
"Let's try again."
Theo nods and takes his hand.
He slowly stands, gripping Liam's hand tightly. He quickly realizes that without Liam supporting him, he's not strong enough to stay upright.
The realization sends a fresh wave of anxiety through him.
But Theo forces it down. He pushes himself to stand.
