Amyplier

Chapter Seventy Four.

Amy's Point of View:

     The party has been very nice so far. Theres a lot of Marks family here and some family friends just walking around talking to each other. Small snacks are being passed around for people to munch on as we wait for the ball to drop. Sure it's only half past nine right now but we're all still very excited. I walk up to Mark as he talks to his family and stands beside him as he continues to talk "Oh, hello" He looks down at me and smiles before looking back to his family "This is Amy. My girlfriend" He introduces me and I hold my hand out for his family to shake. After a few shakes I pull back and intertwine my fingers with Marks "Nice to meet you all" I give a warm smile before seeing them walk away. "They like you" Mark turns to me excitedly and I rub my thumb over his hand. "You thought they wouldn't?" I half laugh at him and watch as he rolls his eyes at me.

     "Everyone" I hear Marks moms voice towards the front of the room "As a new years tradition, We have always takes a spoonful of black eyed peas to help wish us good luck into the new year" I watch as she smiles towards the group who now has her attention "Spoons are on the counter, Pot of beans is on the stove. Eat up" She smiles again before everyone begins to rush around to the kitchen, Mark and I included. The smell of the beans fills the kitchen and my nose up and surprisingly it doesn't bother me, Maybe the sickness was just a twenty four hour type thing. When Mark and I get closer to the pot of beans I can feel my stomach begin to churn at the site, I hold my hand over my stomach and try to calm myself as we get closer. Mark hands me my spoon and I give a weak smile towards him, His eyebrows knit together before digging his spoon into the beans and nodding for me to do the same. I look into the pot and hold my breath as I scoop some out and hold it near my mouth, Feeling the vile raise in the back of my throat. Mark hits the side of my spoon with mine before placing his in his mouth, Waiting for me to do the same. The smell hits my nose hard as I take a bite, Forcing myself to down them but quickly feeling them wanting to make a re showing and running to the bathroom. For sure not a twenty four hour thing.

     After wiping the corner of my mouth I allow myself to relax against the bathtub, Trying to calm my body down after everything that just happened. I let my hands fall to my sides against the cool floor, Helping to relax me. After a few minutes I set up on my knees for a few seconds to flush the toilet and then set myself back down against the cold tile. I haven't heard any knocks on the door since I've been in here, Meaning Mark either didn't notice or is stuck with family and can't step away right now. I get myself up off the floor and go to the sink, Looking at how my fresh curls are stuck to my forehead with sweat and my red cheeks against my pale white face. I can't help but to laugh at my appearance as I get my toothbrush out of my bag and begin to brush my teeth, Hoping to quickly reappear at the party.

     As I walk back into the party after regaining my strength, I automatically make eye contact with Mark. I give a soft smile across the room from his and see his eyebrows force themselves together in worry. I press my left arm to my right arm and rub shyly, Not knowing what to do. I watch him for a few seconds more as he doesn't loose eye contact with me but press' his hand to his family members shoulder to excuse himself. As he walks over to me he doesn't loose me in the crowd of people surrounding us "Are you ok?" He questions placing a hand on my arm "What happened?" He pulls me over to a more quaint area of the room before I reply. I can't help but to look at the ground as I talk "I got sick again" I feel his hand rubbing up and down my arm in attempt to comfort me. I look up to see him wave off some of his family members telling them he can talk in one second "How are you going to do on the plane home tomorrow?" He sounds concerned, But I don't think It's just for the ride home. I look up at him as my stomach has not stopped churning since I got sick and shrug my shoulders "It's almost midnight" He says, Looking at his watch "We're going to have to tough it out for the rest of this and then if you want I'll let you cuddle me for as long as you please" He smiles, Rubbing his thumb across my cheek and making me nod towards him.

     "Ten!" I look to Mark when I begin to hear everyone countdown. "Nine!" They continue to count and even though I feel gross I pull Mark to the back of the room with me. "...Six!" They continue to count as Mark and I find our place in the room. "Five!" They scream even louder as they get closer, Mark places his hands on my hips  and pulls me closer to him. "Three!" I look to Mark and bite my lip as I smile towards him. "Two!" They scream even louder than before and I place my hands up on Marks face. "One!" I hear before the fireworks outside begin and people screaming around us begins. "Happy New year" I whisper as I stroke my thumb over his cheek and lean in to kiss him, His grip on my waist tighter than usual. The kiss was quick but nice as always. I pull away and feel his heat as his lips hover mine for a moment before pulling away fully and cuddling up to him, Watching the people around us.

     "Are you positive you're ok?" He questions as I stuff my clothes into my suitcase. I turn around to look at him as he sets on the edge of his bed "I'm ok Mark" I set my suitcase up and place my outfit for tomorrow on top "It comes and goes, Just like any other of my sickness'" I walk over to the bed and set beside him. His arm snakes around my back and pulls me closer before kissing my hairline "Lets go to bed" He whispers, Feeling his lips gently press against my forehead. I nod and climb into bed, Waiting for him to turn the lights out and cuddle up to me so I can get to sleep.

I'm sorry the chapter for tonight is so late, I was doing school and birthday prep all day and this is the first time I have opened my computer. This chapter was written last sunday so I hope you enjoy! Also, Reading all of your comments and replying and seeing you loves communicate with one another is so awesome to see, I love it! 10.1K!!!! I honestly never would have thought I would get that many reads and I am very shocked by that number, It's all thanks to you and I can't thank you enough! I hope you enjoyed this read.                                                                                                                           xxParks