Rebel Baby (Rebel Series Book Three/frerard)

Chapter 17

I gave Frank a soft kiss and he smiled.

"I love you," he said.

We were both hungry, we had run out of food and water at this point. He sat beside me and smiled.

"I got us some food," he said.

There was two Happy Meal boxes and I looked inside at the half eaten burger and the ten pack of chicken nuggets with only six nuggets left.

"Daddy, someone else was eating this," I said.

"We gotta eat," he said. "Here, you take the nuggets and I'll have the burger."

I picked up the nuggets, frowning softly.

"You didn't get this out of the trash, did you?" I asked nervously.

Frank didn't say anything as he unwrapped the burger.

"You don't eat meat," I said.

"I know," Frank mumbled.

We finished our food quickly, there wasn't much to eat in the first place. Frank went a sort of pale, greenish color.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

Frank shook his head. He grabbed the empty box, throwing up in it. I brushed his hair back until he finished and leaned back.

"Are you okay?" I asked, rubbing his back.

"A little nauseous," he said.

I kissed the top of his head and he smiled softly.

"You should just relax for a little bit," I suggested.

Frank nodded, leaning back against the brick wall. I covered him with the blanket, kissing his temple.

"Maybe I can get something vegetarian for you," I said. "I'll be right back."

Frank nodded softly, closing his eyes. I went out to the street and looked around. It was starting to get late out but I saw a big grocery store. I walked inside, looking around at the food. I took the stickers off two apples, putting them in my pocket. I also managed to get a small 8 ounce water bottle too.

My heart was racing and I felt sick as I walked out. This was my first time ever stealing something by myself. On one hand it was exciting but on the other it was terrifying.

Thankfully no alarms went off as I hurried back to Frank. I kissed his cheek, brushing the hair out of his face. He was so pale and tired.

"Here, I got you some stuff," I said.

I helped him wash out his mouth with the water before handing him the apples.

"No, princess, you take one," he said.

"But these are for you," I said.

"That's okay, baby, you take one," Frank said

I frowned but sat beside him, eating my apple. I finished and Frank handed me his half eaten apple.

"Daddy, you need to eat too," I said.

"No, that's okay, baby, you take it," he said. "I don't really need it, you gotta get some food in your tummy."

Frank kissed my cheek as I finished his apple.

"You're not doing well," I said. "You're only getting worse."

"No, baby, I'm fine," he said.

I frowned, resting my head on his shoulder. He wrapped an arm around my shoulders and smiled.