🌻Sunflower volume 2🌻 (Larry Stylinson)

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Harry wasn't awake much of the rest of Christmas eve.

"He best sleep in our bed tonight." Robin said.  He never minded when Harry slept in their bed, knowing that he's always clingy to his Mum when he's poorly.

"Sure you don't mind? I hate to keep kicking you out." Anne replied, feeling very guilty.

"It's fine. Honestly. He needs you." Robin was so caring towards Harry, one of the many reasons why Anne loves him so much.

"Poor Harry. Wonder what's wrong with him?" Gemna asked.

"Think it's a virus. I'll keep giving him the meds and hopefully it'll clear it quickly."

"Christmas is gonna suck if he's not well tomorrow though." Gemma said, sadly. "I hate Christmas when he's poorly."

It's happened a few times now, Harry being sick at this special time of year.

"He might feel better in the morning. Let's see."

He wasn't better though.

Anne was expecting to be kept awake in the night with Harry's illness. But he slept right through and she had to wake him up at 10am to go open presents.

She got Robin to carry him downstairs and laid him on the sofa. He felt too tired and weak to do anything himself.

"How are you feeling love? Any better?"

"T-Tired. Go sleep now." He whispered, his eyes fluttering.

"Do you want to open your presents first?" Gemma asked.

"You do it please."

"I can't do that. They're yours. You can do it later when you're not sleepy?"

Harry nodded and his eyes closed.

Gemma refused to open her presents until Harry did, so the adults didn't either.

They had breakfast and sat together watching TV.

Anne's mobile rang. Jay.

"Hi love. Happy Christmas!" Jay said. "Did you all get lots of lovely things from Santa?"

"Hi Jay. Happy Christmas. We haven't opened them yet. Harry's sick. We'll do it when he's awake."

"Oh no. He's no better?"

"He slept all night. But he's hardly been awake today so far."

"Maybe all that sleep will make him feel better?" Jay said.

"I really hope so. So...did you all get nice presents?"

"Oh yes. And thanks for yours. Oh...Louis just asked if he could see Harry sometime today, just for a little bit?"

"Of course he can. I'm sure Harry would love to see him. I'll text you when it's a suitable time."

"Ok. I'll let you go now. See you soon. Give Harry our love."

"Thanks Jay. Bye."

"Bye."

Harry was still sleeping. Anne noticed how every now and then how Gemma would look at him.

"You ok Gem?"

"Yes. I'm just sad. Is it OK if I go listen to some music in my room?"

"Course you can. Don't be alone for long though. You shouldn't be alone, especially today." Anne said.

Gemma smiled, a forced smile. She really wasn't feeling happy.

"I won't be long. Promise." She got up and went up to her room.

"This is so bad. Harry is poorly and Gemma is sad wanting to be alone. This isn't what Christmas is meant to be like." Anne said, trying not to cry. Robin pulled her closer to him and hugged her.

Gemma was on her bed. She had shed a few tears into her pillow. She hadn't felt sadness for a while. She cried for a while, before picking up her phone.

She started texting.

G: Hi. Happy Xmas. X

N: Hey. Happy Christmas. How's your day going. Did you like my present?

G: I'm sorry. I haven't opened any presents yet. Harry is sick and I'm sad. X

N: oh no. What's wrong with him?

G: He didn't feel good yesterday. Mum says he probably has a fever. But he keeps sleeping. More than usual. I'm worried.

N: shit. Sorry Gem. I hope he's OK.

G: so do I.

N: Let me know how he is later yeah?

G: of course. I wish I could stop crying. I'm so fucking miserable today.

N: you shouldn't cry. Your pretty face shouldn't have tears on them.

G: I'm not pretty

N: you are. You're the prettiest girl in the world

G: stop

N: am I cheering you up? I don't want you to cry

G: a bit. I can't wait to see you again.

N: same. Really sorry but gotta go now. Got my aunt n uncle coming over. Urgh.

G: ok. Thanks for being the best boyfriend. I love you. X

N: I am aren't I? 🤣 you're the best gf too. Love you more. Take care. And remember to text me. Give Harry a hug from me X

G: idiot 😁 will do. Love you xxxxxx

N: love you. Xxxxxxxxx

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"I'm really worried about him. I know this condition affects his sleeping, but he's slept so much. What if its something else?" Anne was scared.

"We could always call 111 and get their advice." Robin suggested.

111 is the NHS number you should call if you need medical help, that's not serious enough to dial 999 for.

It was now 3pm and Harry had only spent around half an hour awake. When he was awake, he was drowsy and not knowing where he was.

Anne picked up her phone and dialled 111.

She spoke to a nice man, who suggested they take Harry straight to the hospital as with his medical history he should be assessed by a Doctor.

So by 4pm Harry was laying in a hospital bed, hooked up to an IV drip, a heart monitor and various other wires.

Gemma went to Jay's house. Anne and Robin sat close to Harry's bed as a Doctor and Nurse checked Harry over.

They took lots of notes. And discussed his condition.

Anne wished they would hurry up and tell them something. The wait was killing them.

"We need to do more tests. We're going to take him for a brain scan. He'll go down very soon, then we should have some idea or what's happening. Try not to worry." The Doctor eventually told them.

Easier said than done!

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Oooh look at me...2 chapters in one day!

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All the love. L. Xx

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