Chapter 2

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*Two Months Later*
Nick had gotten home from taking Gracie for a run. He walked in expecting Zak to be in the kitchen making breakfast, but he wasn't. He took the leash off Gracie and went to give her food and water. He walked upstairs and looked in the main bedroom to see his boyfriend still in bed. It was odd since the older man usually was up by the time he was home from the gym or run. It was 10 a.m so he knew something was seriously wrong. He walked over and placed the back of his hand on the other man's forehead. He didn't have a fever so it much be something else. 

"Zak. Baby, wake up" Nick said softly while rubbing Zak's arm. Zak opened his eyes then closed them. Nick smiled since he always thought the other man looked so adorable when waking  up. 

"Move" Zak pushed Nick out of the way and ran to the bathroom. Nick winced as he heard Zak throwing up. Guess that was his answer. Zak had the stomach flu. He grabbed some clothes and walked into the bathroom. Zak was sitting next to the toilet with his head against the wall. Nick set the clothes on the counter and started the shower. He sat down next to Zak and reached out to hold his hand.

"You okay?" He asked. 

"I feel like shit. I don't know what I ate to feel like this" Zak told him.

"I don't know, babe. You should shower. It might make you feel better" Nick suggested.

"Thank you. You're the best" Zak moved close to the younger man to hug him. Nick kissed the top of his head. "I'll be downstairs"

Nick headed to the kitchen to make some soup for Zak. He heard his phone ring so he checked to see it was Aaron. 

"What's up man?" He said answering the phone.

"I was just checking to see if you guys are ready for our flight" Aaron said.

"Shit. Zak is sick so I might have to get another flight to met you out there" They were going to Georgia to a brewery that was very much haunted.

"Dude this is the only flight out there. The next one is next week. You have to take this flight" Aaron told him.

"Shit. Shit. Shit" Nick chanted. They were screwed. "I'll get Zak there, but don't complain if Zak pukes on you" 

"That sounds gross. He better not" Aaron whined.

"Not making any promises. Bye" Nick ended the call and ran upstairs. "Hey, babe. I forgot we have to get to the airport"

"I know. You're lucky that the other night I packed our bags" Zak said pulling their suitcases out of the closet.

"Let me get that" Nick went over and took the bags.

"I'm fine, Nick. I think I just needed to throw up a little" Zak told him.

"I'm still gonna worry" he kissed the older man's cheek as they walked out the door.
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They had just got locked down and already there was noises upstairs. The three of them ran up there to investigate. They didn't get anything so they went back to base. Zak went on telling them about why a camera was gonna be in what room.

The three of them went into the room and Zak took out his recorder to see if any voices would come through.

"I'm Zak and this is Nick and Aaron. We're gonna be in here for awhile. Can you come and talk into this device in my hand?" Zak started to feel extremely cold. "I feel really cold" Zak then doubled over feeling sick. It felt like his insides where twisting.

"Zak, you okay?" Nick asked worried. Zak stayed doubled over even as he felt the presence leave. He finally stood up straight and nodded his head.

"I'm fine. I'm gonna go over the tape" Zak rewind the recorder and hit play. He put it close to his ear to listen closely. "What the fuck"

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