In Sickness and In Health

Chapter 15

Darry' POV

I wake up on the couch slowly and peacefully embracing the light coming in through the window. Slowly I take a deep breath in and stretch out my limbs. After a few moments I blink and realize it's Soda sitting in the recliner. "Hey, Soda," I greet in a voice that sounded different than usual. It was smooth and content. "Hi there, Dar, are you feeling any better?' I sit up realizing I feel so much better and say, "Yeah, yeah, I feel great." "Alright, well you stay there. We'll see what the thermometer says," Soda explains in his usual relaxed and happy voice. Before I really comprehend everything there's a thermometer under my tongue. I take it out a moment later and announce, "99.5- I'm practically better." Soda looks at me questioningly, but still grinning. "Well, we'll still keep on eye on it. I'll go ahead and call the doctor saying it looks like you're getting better." I stand up now and look at our little clock on the wall. When I was little I would stare at that clock. There were little drawings of fairy tales decorating the face. It was weird seeing something that looked so innocent in this neighborhood. It was real nice. After getting over the pictures, I realize what time it is- 3:15. I decide to take a shower before the rest of the boys come over. Standing up, Soda looks at me from the ground where he's sitting, but doesn't say anything.