A Caregiver's Secret

I've been caring for someone from home for the past few months. It started as just helping with chores and being there when they needed advice. But lately, it feels like something else has shifted between us. I find myself wanting to be more... attentive? To take care of them in ways that feel less about tasks and more about some kind of intimate connection. This morning we had a disagreement over plans, but afterwards he wanted me to hold him like a child until he fell asleep. It was strange yet oddly comforting, and it made me wonder if I'm crossing lines...