Forever & Always || Redlyn

Sick

It wasn't long before Ashlyn fell asleep, wrapped in tons of blankets. She was sweating, but she felt cold. Big Red fell asleep soon after her, his arm holding her close to him.

It was, on the contrary, long before either of them woke up. An exhausted Big Red didn't wake up until 11 pm, and Ashlyn was still asleep. Deciding, as it was a Friday, to stay with her, he went back to sleep.

It was 10 when Ashlyn woke. "Sophie? Why're you sitting next to me?" She mumbled into her pillow, the bit of light too bright to open her eyes yet.

"She's not." Big Red laughed, lying down and kissing her cheek.

"You stayed!" She beamed and kissed his cheek in return.

"Mhm." He hugged her. "How you feeling?"

"Still a bit cold." She admitted. "And I'm still tired."

"Then we'll just stay here." Big Red smiled.

"You're sure you want to stay? You'll probably get sick."

"If I get sick, it's already happened. We spent the whole day together."

"Okay." Ashlyn smiled. "Thanks. It's nice to be with you when I feel bad. Or good."

"It's happened many times, and it'll happen many more." He hugged her again. "Love you."

"You too." She hugged him back. "You're the best."

"You are."

"Nope. You." Ashlyn shook her head.

"Matter of opinion."

"Mm... I don't think anyone likes me more than they like you."

"That's not true. You're parents hated me at first."

"But now they love you."

"They're still your parents. It doesn't matter anyway. I love you more than me." Big Red said.

"You're too sweet." Ashlyn put her forehead against his, smiling.

"Why thank you." He grinned. "You too." He kissed her, who put her arms around his neck on and kissed him back. "Ready for breakfast?"

"Sure." She said quietly. "In a minute." She fell half asleep on his shoulder. A few minutes later, he spoke.

"Ash, go back to sleep. I'll go get some food." He gently laid her down, putting the blanket over her, and kissed her cheek.

"Love you."

Ashlyn was on her phone, scrolling through it, bored. Big Red came back with breakfast, knocking on the door. "I'm coming." She said, lazily getting up and opening the door.

"Thanks." Big Red smiled. He handed her a croissant with fruit, and she sat down to eat.

"Thank you." She smiled slightly, not very present in the conversation. They ate, talking occasionally.

"Feel any better after food?" Big Red asked, picking Ashlyn up and laying her on her bed.

"A little. And I could've moved myself."

"Sorry?"

"No, it was nice..." She smiled. He smiled back and kissed her forehead.

"You're still warm." He said, sitting down beside her. "Guess I have to stay." He smiled.

"Oh no?" Ashlyn smiled back. She cuddled against him.

"Love?"

"Mhm..." Ashlyn sat up. She had been asleep. Big Red's arm was around her, playing with her hair slowly.

"I have to go." He kissed her cheek.

"Now?" She asked tiredly. "Don't leave." She protested, hugging him.

He chucked lightly. "I'll wait a few minutes." He gave in. He hugged her back.

"Yes!" She smiled.

"Are you feeling good?"

"Yeah, pretty good." She nodded.

"Great." He kissed her forehead. "Just make sure you give yourself time to rest."

"Will do." Ashlyn smiled and didn't say anything else for a few minutes, resting her head on his chest.

"Okay, I've gotta go now." Big Red said. "I'll see you soon."

"Goodbye."

"Bye."