122 Feeling Hot

"Are you sure you're not sick? Your face is really red. Just yesterday you were all sweaty too."

"I feel fine."

"Come here."

Placing my hand on his forehead, I try to check his temperature. Hmmm, I can't quite tell. Standing on the tips of my toes, I still have to pull him down a little to meet me. I press my lips against his forehead and think about it for a moment. His temperature is normal. If he's not sick then why is he red?

"You don't feel like you're running a fever."

"Actually, I feel a little hot. Can you check again?"

"Yeah, lean down for me."

Pressing my lips to his forehead once more, I take my time and really think about it.

"Yeah as far as I can tell you're not running a fever… Why are you smiling?"

"No reason. "

"... Okay. It's not common to get a cold during the summer but I have had it happen before. If you don't feel well, then you should see a doctor."

"It's okay, I'm just hot."