~Leaving for Good~

Part 8

Jay had Just been over at Will's. As he had to babysit Owen. Until Natalie got off her shift. 

At around lunchtime. Jay had started to feel off. Like all he wanted to do was curl up into a ball.

Jay grabbed the comforter. And wrapped it around him.

After a few minutes. Jay fell asleep. His head on the pillow.

Antonio unlocked the door with his emergency key. As the whole unit had one as well. 

"Jay! Erin told me to tell you. She has to visit Annie. So, she won't be home till late." Antonio explained.

Once. Antonio heard no response. He got worried.

"Jay?" Antonio asked.

Antonio made his way towards the lounge. And noticed Jay.

"Jay. Bud. Wake up." Antonio whispered.

Antonio shook Jay awake. Making Jay groan.

"Sorry. You fell asleep..." Antonio apologised.

Jay sat up, and noticed the time.

"Where's Erin? She should've been here..." Jay queried.

Antonio chuckled. And spoke.

"Well. If you were awake. You would've heard me say. Erin's with Annie. She won't be home till late." Antonio chuckled softly.

Jay sighed, and reached for his water.

"You okay? You look flushed..." Antonio observed.

Jay nodded, and placed his glass down.

"Yeah. I came in here for a nap. Didn't feel good..." Jay admitted.

Antonio stood up, and felt Jay's forehead.

"Well. You got a small fever. What else do you feel?" Antonio questioned.

Jay looked at Antonio. Who was staring down.

"Is that a trick question?" Jay asked.

Antonio shook his head, and smirked.

"Well. I feel like I've been runover by a truck. My bones hurt. My eyes can't stop watering..." Jay listed.

Antonio grabbed some tissues, and handed them to Jay.

"Okay. While. Erin is off. I'll look after you." Antonio smiled.

Jay blew his nose, and buried his head in the pillows.

"Come on. Bud. Let's get you more comfortable in a bed." Antonio decided.

Jay nodded. And got up with Antonio. 

"Your burning up. Jay." Antonio pointed out.

Jay coughed, and felt his throat scratch him.

"God! That hurts!" Jay whimpered.

Antonio got to the bedroom. And lied Jay down.

"Did you take anything?" Antonio questioned.

Jay shook his head, and tried to get comfortable.

"Do you want some soup?" Antonio offered.

Jay looked up, and shook his head.

"Nah. I'm not hungry." Jay whispered.

Antonio nodded, and replied.

"Okay. I'll be downstairs. I'll check on you in a few. Leave you to sleep for a bit." Antonio suggested.

Jay did a thumbs up.  And fell back to sleep.

Antonio opened the door. And left the bedroom.

Once. Antonio was downstairs. He texted Erin.

Erin. Jay's not well. Don't worry. I'm looking after him.

Erin got the message. And she read it carefully.

"Damn!" Erin whispered.

Annie looked up, and spoke.

"What's up?" Annie asked.

Erin finished her drink, and spoke.

"It's Jay. He's not well. Antonio's looking after him. I have to go." Erin explained.

Annie held Erin's arm, and spoke.

"No. Antonio's looking after Jay? Right?" Annie started.

Erin bit her lip, and nodded.

"Well then! You can stay with your girl. And have a couple more drinks!" Annie smiled.

Erin laughed, and ordered another beer.

"Fine! One more. I wanna be able to look after my boyfriend. Soberly. Not drunk." Erin stood her ground.

Annie smirked, and drank her beer.

At the apartment. Antonio was walking upstairs. To check on Jay.

Antonio opened the door. And noticed Jay huddled under the duvets.

"Jay. Bud.  Can you open your eyes. It's time to take your temperature." Antonio spoke softly.

Jay groaned. And opened his watery eyes.

"You look so unwell. It's time to take you to Med." Antonio decided.

 "I'm fine. I don't need Med." Jay defended.

Antonio grabbed Jay's Jumper. And spoke.

"Really? You wanna tell that to your body?" Antonio asked.

Jay grabbed the Jumper, and put it on himself.

"Let's Go!" Antonio smiled.

Jay coughed. And walked out of the apartment.

"Your gonna be okay. Jay." Antonio comforted.

Jay got into the car, and pulled his hood up.

"Your gonna be okay. I've called Will." Antonio spoke up.

Jay couldn't care less. He felt so sick. He wanted his girlfriend.

"Erin...." Jay whimpered.

Antonio felt bad for his partner. So, he picked up the speed.

Soon. Jay was getting checked out by Will. 

"You got measles. Baby brother." Will diagnosed.

Jay sighed, and rubbed his forehead.

"Now. The stage is treatment. We'll monitor you closely, hopefully. You'll be able to go home in about a day or two." Will hoped.

Jay nodded, and fell asleep.

"Jay?" Erin asked.

Jay opened his eyes. And noticed Erin.

"Hey, baby..." Jay smiled tiredly.

Erin walked over. And Jay warned.

"Don't get too close! You'll get measles!" Jay warned.

Erin took a step back. And was at arm's length.

"I'll leave you guys to it..." Will excused.

Erin nodded, and sat on the chair.

After a few minutes. Erin and Jay fell asleep.

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