𝚃𝚘𝚖 𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚕𝚎

You and Tom have known each other since they were very young so you had a slight affection for him.

Tom is in the library, surrounded by books and notes. However, his nose is red and stuffy, his voice sounds hoarse and he has a handkerchief in his hand, apparently he had a cold.

"Tom, it looks like you have a cold. You should rest and take care of yourself."
you say approaching him

I don't need help or care. I'm strong enough to get through this on my own.
He responds with disdain without even looking at you