Chapter 20

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Jackson

As we were walking back from the dining hall I noticed Angela was pale and turning a sickly shade of green.

"Are you ok?" I asked

"Hmm?" She asked her face paling more. I noticed one hand was firmly wrapped around her stomach

"Are you ok?" I asked again

"Mmhmm."

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We got back to the infirmary Victory was standing in the doorway to the back room. I walked over and looked over her shoulder.

Teddy and Charlie were having a make out session.

"How long have they been like this?" I whispered

"Dunno, they were like this when I got here."

"Get a room!" I said. They broke apart and Teddy blushed deeply.

"Did you get the coffee?" Charlie asked his cheeks turning pink.

"Yeah." I set it on the desk.

Angela squeezed passed us and lied down on her cot. I walked over and kneeled in front of her.

"Are you sure you're ok?" I asked

"Trash can." She whispered hoarsely

She sat up and I shoved the trash can under her head right before she threw up.

Victoria and Teddy had left to check up on everyone, leaving me and an embarrassed Charlie to look after Angela.

Charlie shuffled over and felt her forehead.

"What did you guys have for dinner last night?" Charlie asked as Angela heaved again.

"We tried a new Italian place. I had spaghetti and she had chicken parmesan." I said pulling her hair back

"I think she might have food poisoning. Angela does your stomach hurt, do you have a headache?"

She nodded slowly.

"How can you tell its food poisoning?" I asked

"Easy." Victoria replied, "Abdominal pain plus headache plus vomiting plus what I'm guessing is no fever equals food poisoning. If I'm not mistaken, she probably started not feeling well last night. Approximately 2-6 hours after eating."

I looked over at Angela, who nodded again.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I asked and handed her a napkin

"I'm sorry." She said wiping her face

"Don't apologize." I turned to Charlie, "Anything we can do?"

"Sadly no. You can take ibuprofen for the headache, but otherwise no."

Angela groaned and curled up on the cot as I moved the trash can to the floor.

"If there's nothing you can do, can I go home?" Angela whimpered

"Yes actually." Victoria said

"Great." Angela groaned

Charlie and Victoria left to go check up on everyone. I helped Angela get out of bed and dragged her home.

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When we got back I made Angela change into a fresh pair of pajamas and she curled up on our bed.

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