The Help (MB)

Chapter 41

*Ray*

I stayed up all night,staring up at the ceiling. I'd occasionally glance at Peyton,still asleep on the hospital bed. The doctor said it would be early morning before she did wake up,and that she would be throwing up with a headache.

I was prepared,though. I couldn't shake the fact that most of this whole mess was my fault. Starting with the whole weird dude talking to me at the counter. Wait,I should've never even took Pey to the counter to eat. I shouldve stayed skating. I was stupid to think she was sleepy and sick. I dont know what went through my mind.

The nurse walked in with a clipboard. I looked at the clock,which read 6:37 AM. Maybe I did doze off at some point and time. The nurse smiled at me and started taking notes on Peyton's condition. "Well,she's doing alot better. You'll be able to check her out around 4:00 this evening. She should be waking up any minute now.."

I thanked her,and she walked out. Just as the door closed,I stood up and grabbed the remote,turning on the small tv that was in the corner of the room.

"Ugh. Turn that down,my head is throbbing." I heard a scratchy voice. I turned off the tv and smiled wide at Peyton.

"You're awake!"

"And you're STILL screaming like you dont fucking understand english." She said,whispering. I laughed silently,walking over to her bed. I sat beside her slowly and hugged her,kissing her forehead.

"We almost lost you,I think." I said.

"I'm glad you found me then." She said,a small smile forming on her face. Suddenly,she was frowning.

I had the garbage can under her face and helped her sit up before she could make a mess on the sheets. I pulled her hair up in a ponytail while she got it all out,and when she was through,I gave her a glass of water.

"Yea,I shouldve warned you about the sickness." I said.

"She looked like she was going to say something,but she didnt. She sat the glass of water down on the table and laid back down.

"You want me to see what I can find for the pain?" I asked. She nodded.

I pressed the red button on the remote beside her bed and waited for the nurse to come in.

When she did,she looked at Peyton and smiled brightly,and whispered,asking how she could help.

"She wants something for the pain." I said.

"I can't help the throwing up,but she can have something for her headache. I'll be right back." She left out of the room,and I sighed.

"Shiiiiittt." Pey groaned,leaning over the bed once again,throwing up into the trash can.

The nurse was back by then,and she helped Pey sit back up and handed her the pills and glass of water.

"Take these honey. The pain should go away almost immediately."

She took the pills and drank the water,and sat up.

"When will the sickness stop?"

"In about 30 minutes. Tell me if you need anything else." She smiled and left the room.

"Hows everyone else?" Peyton asked,apparently feeling better already.

"They're good. Do you remember anything from last night?"

"Not really,but i'm pretty sure my drink got spiked. I read about this before online." She said.

"Well I was pretty worried.." I said.

"Aww,you're so sweet."

I smiled,just happy that she was okay.