↣John Murphy x Reader↢

↣Chapter Six↢

Word Count: 944
Warnings: none
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Its been a week since Murphy had the flu. There were only a few pills left in the bottle. Murphy’s parents would have to work even more to get more pills.

You were at Murphy's house showing him what he missed in class.
“All of this stuff is stupid” He said flipping through the pages.
“Its not stupid, its interesting” you smiled. “There!” you pointed at the pictures of how to make a fire “making fires are interesting.”
“Why make one when you have a lighter?” He asked.
“What if it breaks?” You countered back.
He was about say something but was interrupted by a knock on the door “come in.”
“H-hey guys” Murphy's Dad came in. “I-I’m just going to get some more medicine for you and then I’ll b-be back” he stuttered.
“I thought you had to ask Abby for a refill” Murphy asked. “Whats wrong you're acting weird.” He said scrunching his eyebrows together.
“I’m going to ask Abby f-for a refill” he lied.
“Hm, okay” Murphy shrugged.
“I’ll be b-back soon” Murphy's dad said shutting the door immediately.
“That was strange” you said.
“Very.” He said still staring at the door.

Murphy's Dad POV

He quickly made his way to the infirmary. He tried to act normal by saying hello to the other people. Murphy's dad constantly dabbed his forehead with the sleeve of his sweater to wipe away the sweat that was forming. Others stared, others ignored. But what Murphy's dad is doing is hes stealing medicine for Murphy. He didn't want him or his wife working longer hours they can't handle. Once at the infirmary he looked around for Abby, Jackson, guards or anyone else paying attention to him. Once the coast was clear he went into the medication room. He took out the old pill bottle and matched the name with a similar but much larger bottle. He opened up the larger bottle and poured a small amount into the smaller one. Once he was done he put the larger bottle back and shoved the smaller one in his pocket. He poked his head out the door and looked around for people who would notice. The infirmary was nearly empty so he made a run for it and back home he went.

Y/N’s POV

“This is boring,” Murphy said leaning against the headboard of his bed.
“Do you want to pass Pike’s class? You missed a lot of important stuff” you argued.
“Oh please, this isn't important, we aren't heading to Earth any time soon,” he argued back.
“Either you fail, or repeat his class?” You asked raising an eyebrow.
“I'm not going repeat his class, he's an idiot of a teacher” he said now paying attention.
“Good,” you grinned. “Now, what berry is this?” You asked.
Suddenly the door of Murphy's bedroom flung open, it was his father.
“I-I got your pills” he huffed.
“What happened?” Murphy asked looking up from the book. “You look like you ran a marathon” he said with concern.
“I decided to take a jog too” he lied.
“For just some pills?” Murphy asked concerned.
“Pills for your flu” Murphy's dad corrected him. “I’ll place these on the table if you want them” he said closing the door.
“He's acting really weird today,” Murphy said scratching his head.
“I agree, but you didn't answer my question” you said.
He didn't respond his face blank.
“Hello?” You said waving your hand infront of his face.
He snapped out his day dream “Huh? Oh, that's a blackberry, not poisonous” he answered.
“Correct! Next one is… This one” you said pointing to a blue berry.

Later that day:

You had left to go not too long ago when there was a knock on the Murphy's door. Murphy's mom opened it up expecting it to be you coming back to pick up something you forgotten. Instead to her surprise, it was a group of guards.
“Hello Ms.Murphy” one said politely “is your husband home?” He asked.
“Y-yes why?” She asked nervously.
“Your husband is under arrest for stealing medical supplies” He said taking out handcuffs “Where Is he?”
Murphy's mom called out for her husband. He came out of his room and looked straight at the guards.
“Mr. Murphy you are under arrest for stealing medical supplies” the guard said placing handcuffs on his wrists.
Murphy came out of a different room. He looked at the guards then to the handcuffs placed on his father’s wrists.
“No!” he yelled he was still weak but tried to run towards his father making him trip. Murphy’s mom rushed to catch him before he hit the ground. Once back he tried to run towards the guards but this time his mother held him back.
“You can't arrest him!” he yelled. “He didn’t do anything!”
“He is being arrested for stealing medical supplies” the guard repeated. He glanced over to the bottle of pills that sat on the table. “I’ll be taking these” he said taking the pills.
All Murphy’s father could do was stare at the ground in shame. He didn't want to say anything that might make the situation worst.
“Its just a small amount” Murphy’s mother cried.
“Well take that into consideration with the Chancellor” the guard said “Good bye” they walked out with Murphy’s dad.
“No!” Murphy screamed trying to get out of his mother's grasp. After a few seconds he stopped and cried into his mother's shoulder.
“He's going to get floated” Murphy said muffled by his mother's clothes.
“Let's just hope for the best” she said stroking his hair tears falling from her own eyes.
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