[ 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐄𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬 ]

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[ Fluff ]

[Billie 💕]:

baby I swear it's fine you don't have to miss school to take care of me

out of the question, Billie

I'm taking care of you and that's final

[Billie 💕]:

but you'll need to catch up on work because of me

and I don't want to get you sick

so I'll wear gloves if I have to

face mask too

and it's fine, I didn't have to do much today, anyway

[Billie 💕]:

well if it's okay...

Of course it is.

Symptoms?

[Billie 💕]:

fever headache and a bellyache

have you eaten anything?

[Billie 💕]:

I tried to but I can't keep anything down

[Billie 💕]:

I can try again if you want me to hold on lemme try to get up

no

don't move

getting up and hurting yourself isn't gonna make you any better

[Billie 💕]:

okay okay geez

[Billie 💕]:

mom

shoosh

I'm on my way right now, I just had to pick up groceries and other supplies

[Billie 💕]:

okay

[Billie 💕]:

I love you

love you too

After a few minutes of quiet driving, I park my car outside of Billie's driveway and walked to the front door, carrying the bags with me. I clumsily balance them all in one hand to quickly grab the key in my pocket and unlock the front door before my arm gives way. As I finally opened the door, my eyes land on Billie and I gasp.

She was laying on the living room couch, body sprawled limp on it and her eyebrows furrowed as she softly winced it pain. Her eyes were closed and her face was clammy and pale. Her hair was a mess, all over the place besides the strands that stuck to her sweaty forehead. When she finally opened her eyes and looks at me, she lets a weak smile manifest on her face.

"Oh. Hey, baby."

Her voice was set in a very low-alto pitch and it was raspier than usual, sounding like she swallowed gravel.

"Jesus Christ, Billie." I make a power walk to the kitchen to quickly place the groceries on the counter before making my way towards Billie to set the back of my hand on her forehead, "You're burning hot."