When We Were Young.

Thirteen.

I'll admit that this is a pretty short and shitty chapter and its full of little bits but I already have bits and pieces of the next few chapters written which will lead us into the main storyline and I'm sick so it's not my best.

Also, I apologise if people don't actually use the term ER for the hospital place, we use A&E and I'm pretty sure I heard ER in a movie so once again I apologise if that's wrong.

'You okay?' Joe asks pulling Demi's hair out of her face as she throws up for the fifth time.

'I-I don't think I should come to New York straight away... I need to get over this bug and then I'll fly out.' She replies leaning back against his chest. They're due to fly out today but she's spent the past few days throwing up and knows she's in no fit state to fly anywhere.

'Do you want me to cancel a few things and I'll stay with you?' He asks causing her to shake her head.

'Don't be silly. I'll be absolutely fine, I just need to sleep this off.' She replies smiling slightly.

'You're sure?' He asks and she nods her head.

'Go finish packing.' She replies.

'Let me get you settled back in bed.' He says kissing the top of her head. 

'I-I don't think I can move...' She mumbles.

'Stay here and I'll get you a glass of water then help you to bed.' He says. He grabs her a glass of water and lets her rise her mouth before helping her back to the bedroom.

'I really don't feel right about leaving you on your own when you're this ill.' He says sitting on the edge of the bed as he runs his hand down Demi's cheek.

'I'll be fine. I'll go for a sleep and then head back to Mike's.' She replies causing him to sigh.

'You're so pale.' He says quietly tucking the blankets around her.

'You're going to miss your flight, Joe.' She replies.

'I'll get a later one.' He says causing her to shake her head.

'No you won't... Go, Joe. I'm okay.' She replies.

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'Demi, I think you need to go to the hospital.' Mike says as he watches Demi lean heavily against the wall.

'I'm fine. I just feel a bit lightheaded.' She replies causing him to sigh. He instantly makes his way to her side and wraps his arm around her waist.

'If you're still like this tonight I'm taking you to the hospital.' He says and she nods her head.

'Okay, whatever... Just take me home, please?' She replies.

'I thought you were going to New York with Joe?' He says and she nods her head.

'I was but I can't go like this... I just need to sleep.' She replies quietly and he sighs.

'Right, come on you. I'll get you to the car and then I'll grab Batman.' He says and she nods her head.

'Thank you, Mike.' She replies quietly.

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'How long have you been like this, Demi?' Mike asks as he sits on the edge of the bed.

'A few days... I don't know.' She replies shrugging her shoulders.

'And when was the last time you ate something that you actually kept down?' He asks.

'I don't know? I just want to sleep.' She replies causing him to shake his head.

'No. You need to get checked out, I'm taking you to the ER.' He says.

'Mike, I can't.' She replies and he effortlessly lifts her into his arms.

'You don't have to do anything just don't go to sleep.' He says as her head falls against his chest.

'But I'm so tired.' She mumbles.

'I know you are but please stay awake for me.' He says.

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'How's Demi? I thought she was coming?' Jack asks glancing at Joe who sighs.

'She was supposed to be. She's sick so she thought she should stay home until she's better and then fly out.' Joe replies.

'Oh that sucks... What's up with her?' Jack asks and Joe shrugs his shoulders.

'I'm not sure. Just a bug I think. She's been throwing up for days and she was so pale when I left her.' Joe replies.

'Expecting the pitter patter of tiny feet any time soon?' Jack asks and Joe shakes his head.

'Nope. We took a test last week so it's definitely not that.' Joe replies.