One more day

chapter 17

Julias pov <3

I open my eyes to be met with Nick's, him leaning over me with my head in his lap. I saw his lips moving but I couldn't understand him. My brain feels; foggy. I lift my hand to my head and start to sit up but am immediately met with Nick's hand shoving me back down from my shoulders. I can feel the breeze on my arm, so why do I feel so hot? My ears are ringing and I feel like this is a dream.

"-it'll help." I heard Nick say. I don't know what he was on about so I just hummed in agreement and nodded. Where even am I?

"Have you had any water today Jules?" He asked me. At least I can understand him now.

'Yeah, I've had a shit ton." I replied, my throat feeling dry and scratchy. It wasn't a lie, I did drink a lot of water, so why does my throat feel so dry. I look up to see Nick's expression and he does not look impressed. Hell he looks like an angry mother who just found out their child snuck out to do drugs and party. My memory started coming back to me, I was running. I was running and running and then Nick was there, and then I felt weird and passed out. Then it hit me, I didn't finish my run.

'Finish your run. You don't wanna be fat do you? Every calorie counts so stop being a lazy fuck and burn some.'

"I'm fine Nick, really. It must've been a one off cause I feel great." I tried to convince him whilst getting up. The voice was right, I have to finish my run. When I stood up I nearly fell over, the sudden rush of nauseous I have grown to know and love hitting me like a truck. Once I steady myself I start running.

"Oh fuck no, I know you are not still running right now." He said whilst sprinting in front of me, physically blocking me and making me come to a halt.

"Move Nick, I have to finish my run. I'm fine!" I said to him. Why is he stopping me, does he want me to be a fat failure?

"5 minutes ago you were unconscious on the floor!" He cries out. "You're clearly not fine, just leave it. Your run can wait for you tomorrow, right now we gotta get you home in one piece." He's kidding right? Like hell I'm going home before I'm done. I felt myself sway on my feet, slightly losing my balance. Maybe running isn't a good idea right now, I'll just do some workouts at home then. It's a win-win; Nick will think I'm fine and safe and i'll still burn my calories.

"Fine." I huffed out. I always hated admitting defeat, even if I'm secretly winning. "If it helps you sleep at night I'll go home." I tell him. He breathed out what I think was a sigh of relief before muttering a "thank you" and embracing me in a hug.

"You scared the living shit out of me, don't you ever do that again." He whispered into my hair, and I just nodded whilst he held me as if I was as fragile as glass; almost like he was scared I would break and fall through his fingers. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath, enjoying too much the way his hands were around my waist. He pulled away at what felt like was too soon and I instantly missed his touch. God I'm so touch starved. He looked at me as if he was studying me, analyzing every detail. His eyes flicked across my face, and then to my shoulders before returning to my eyes.

"Jeez you look like a ghost Jules. Do you even sleep?" He asked whilst furrowing his eyebrows.

"Yeah" I said defensively. "Of course I do." I chuckled as if it was the dumbest question he's ever asked. "Everyone sleeps, you need sleep to survive don't you?"

"Yeah, you do. But you look like you're getting an hour of sleep, maybe two max." He told me. I know I have eyebags but I didn't think they were that prominent, let alone enough to make it look like I'm an owl.

"I sleep like 7 hours, relax Nick." I said whilst beginning to continue our journey back to my house.

"I'll walk you home." He offered.

"I'm not 5 years old, I can walk home by myself." I told him, rolling my eyes. "Don't worry I won't get kidnapped by the big bad wolf." I joked.

"That's not what I'm worried about." He said.

"Fine, fine." I said, raising my hands in surrender. If he wants to walk me to my house he can, it doesn't hurt me. "You can walk me home." I tell him. And so we continued our walk side by side, although I was struggling to walk in a straight line.

"Make sure to eat when you get home, yeah?" He said.

"Yeah I will." I tell him, the guilt hitting me already. Yet another lie to a person I care about.

"Promise?" He pressed on. I hesitated.

"Promise."

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Hey y'all! HOLY CRAP 2k VIEWS?? Holy fuck that's a lot thank you so much <3 I'm aiming to get a chapter out weekly, but I can't guarantee it. I can however without a doubt guarantee monthly updates that's for sure. This chapter is pretty much just last chapter but Julia's side of it. I was thinking about writing longer chapters maybe what do we think? Comments and votes are really appreciated, I'd love to hear your feedback. Anyway you know the usual stay hydrated and fuel your body, do something that makes you feel good or productive. 

- J

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