Problem Kid

Chapter 37

Authors Note

Hey everyone! Quick message!
So, apparently wattpad had published most of the chapters I had in my drafts without me noticing which means quite a few people have seen all of my drafts. I'm frustrated that the app has done this because I tend to write up a few chapters at a time when I'm doing well mentally so that I can post them weekly and have a bunch of drafts ready for when I get unwell again or have episodes and can't find the energy or motivation to write. This possibly means that I may not be able to post chapters weekly for now until I get out of this relapse/depressive episode I'm in and can write more chapters. I'm going to try my best and whip up some new parts but I can't promise anything. I'm so sorry about this!
Also I have one question. How many chapters of Problem Kid can you guys see? For me, it says I've only posted up to chapter 36 and the rest are in my drafts. How many chapters can you peeps see?

Love u all!!!

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"Everleigh? How does that sound?" The dietician gives me a calm smile as my brain struggles to process the amount of calories I'm going to have to eat.

"This isn't going to make me maintain, it'll make me gain loads! I'll be huge!" I begin to panic, my head spinning causing me to have to lay back down.

"Everleigh, I promise we are doing all of this in your best interest. This is the bare minimum and we need you to follow this to keep your body functioning, especially whilst you're in the healing process. You can't heal your injuries without good nutrients and if you can't heal, you can't go home," I sigh, rubbing my palms on my forehead. I'm dizzy and I feel sick but I know that's the only way to get the tube out is to agree so with a reluctant sigh, I look back over at the man seated beside me and nod my head.

"Yeah, whatever. I'll follow it, I'll try. Please can you just take the tube out?" He relaxes a little at my response.

"Thank you for agreeing. I can't take it out myself but I'll call one of the nurses in to remove it, okay? Breakfast is in half an hour. You can do this, alright? Do you think you need someone to sit with you during meals?" I shake my head, my eyes widening.

"No, no. I can do it by myself. I'm not a kid anymore, I'm fine," he nods, standing up.

"Alright, I'll go talk to the nurses. You can keep this copy of the mealplan, I'm going to print one for the nurses and send one to your mental health team. They'll be here to see you later, alright? Goodbye, Everleigh," I say bye as he leaves the room and with a small sigh, I lay my bed down. My head is spinning and I think I'm about to pass out any minute now. I might as well get comfy...

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When I open my eyes, Nurse Maddy is sat in the chair beside my bed. I turn my head towards her and she looks up from her clipboard, smiling.

"Hey, Everleigh! Just writing down your vital signs. I did them whilst you were out. Are you ready for me to remove the tube?" I nod eagerly, grabbing the bed remote from beside me and moving it so I'm mostly sat up. Maddy brings a tray over and places it on the table across my bed, sliding on some gloves and reaching over to me. She gently peels the adhesive sticker off of my cheek so the tube is loose.

"You ready?" She says, preparing to pull it out. I nod and wince as she steadily tugs on the tube until finally, it's out. I cough a little, my throat sore and my nose hurting. I take a sip of the water Maddy hands me. I thank her, reaching up to touch my nose. When I pull my hand away, I have a nosebleed.

"Here, hold some gauze on it. If it doesn't stop bleeding by the time I come back, we'll sort it out alright? I'm going to throw this stuff away then I'll bring you your breakfast. Give me 10-15 minutes," I nod and Maddy waves quickly before leaving my room. With a small groan, I try to give myself the courage to face breakfast but no matter how I think of it, I still feel sick at the thought of eating. I gently remove the gauze from my nose after a few minutes and once I'm satisfied it's not bleeding anymore, I try to throw it into the bin on the other side of the room. It lands right inside it and I sigh in relief, glad I don't have to get up to put it in. I open up my notebook and continue to shade my drawing until after about 10 minutes, Maddy walks in holding a tray of food.