Unknown Feelings (Fred Coury x Eric Brittingham)

45. Um... Babe?

FRED'S POV:

December 10, 1987, El Paso, Texas

I woke up feeling drained.

Like I had zero energy.

Which isn't like me most of the time.

I've always woken up filled with energy, most of the time.

I groaned as I opened my eyes, the light blinding me a little.

I snuggled my head more into the pillow.

"Morning, Doll."

I felt Eric place his hand on my waist before feeling his lips fall onto my bare shoulder.

"Mmm."

"You ok?"

"Yeah? I'm just tired."

I said as I turned around to face him.

"Tired? Did you not sleep well?"

He asked.

I noticed the concern in his eyes.

"I did. I slept the entire time, but I don't feel energized."

"Are you sick?"

He asked as he placed the back of his hand on my forehead.

"I don't feel sick, just tired."

He gave me a soft smile before it seemed like he had an idea.

"Tell you what, I'll let you sleep in, I'll go get breakfast for us, ok? I'll leave it in the microwave for you to eat later."

"Thank you, you're the best."

"Of course, do you need anything else?"

"No, I'm good."

"Alright. Sleep tight."

He said as he placed a kiss on my forehead.

"I love you."

I said.

"I love you too, Doll."

He said.

While he got out of bed, I closed my eyes once more to get some more rest, hopefully, I'll feel better when I wake up.

I felt Eric pull up the blanket more, ensuring I was warm and cozy.

He placed a kiss on my temple before hearing him walk away.

I heard the door open and a second later, it closed.

I tried to go to sleep but for some reason, I just couldn't.

I changed my position but nothing.

I sighed before sitting up.

Might as well get up.

I quickly got out of bed. But the moment my feet hit the ground, I felt dizzy.

I quickly sat back down on the bed.

The door opened, and I looked up and saw Eric with two plates.

"Thought I told you to sleep in. Do you want to eat now or later?"

"Later. And I know. I just can't sleep. I tried getting up but I just feel dizzy and- oh my god, I'm gonna puke."

I said before I got up and quickly made my way to the bathroom, I knelt down before the toilet and started to puke my guts out.

I heard Eric's footsteps rush over to where I was.

I felt his hand rub my back as I tried to stabilize myself.