It began at the base of my spine. A slow warmth that snaked up my back, one vertebrae at a time.
I sat up straighter and looked to see if anyone noticed the flush that began seeping into my cheeks, coloring the tips of my ears.
I reached over and turned on my fan – I made a point of never being without one these days.
I sighed and braced myself for another onslaught of internal heat.
Droplets of sweat broke out on my upper lip; I reached up to dab them away.
My body was no longer under my control.
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