Misconceptions

"I trust you."

Clementine took a deep breath and smiled at the blonde girl, "Vi, you know that I trust you." Clementine didn't realize it was true until she had said it. She hadn't trusted anyone in a long time and it felt odd. It made her feel both elated and vulnerable at the same time. Trusting someone made it easier for them to hurt you but she couldn't imagine anyone she'd rather take that risk on.

"Y-you do?" Violet laughed in relief, throwing her arms around Clementine. "I thought you would be mad or something!"

"I didn't say I was giddy about the idea," Clementine clarified, laying her head back down on the couch as a wave of nausea hit. "I just said that I trusted you."

"Are you thirsty?" Violet asked kneeling down next to Clementine, "Hungry?"

Clementine smiled at how thoughtful Violet was. "No and definitely no. I'm starting to feel a little nauseated, I just need to sleep. Could you just help me out with AJ?"

"Of course. Don't worry about a thing." Violet said, stroking Clementine's thick hair, "I'll be here as long as you need me." Violet started to get up but Clementine grabbed her hand.

"Did you take my hair down last night?" Clementine asked, reaching up and patting her puffy locks, Violet looked embarrassed.

"Yeah... I thought the braids might be hurting your head." Violet said, "And also I maybe wanted to see your hair down. How come  you never wear it down?"

Clementine motioned towards her hair with a hand and widened her eyes smirkingly as if it were obvious. "Do you see this mess?"

Violet laughed as she reached down and ran her fingers through Clementine's messy locks. "I think it's amazing." Clementine rolled her eyes as she pulled her hair back into a messy bun and rolled into a fetal position, grimacing in pain.

Violet frowned, "You just rest. I'll take care of everything." Clementine closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Clementine woke up to the sound of rummaging in the kitchen. "What time is it?" she asked groggily.

"Almost 7," Violet answered, walking towards the couch and feeling Clementine's face. "You're burning up again, I'm going to get you some more medicine."

Clementine slowly pushed herself into a sitting position as Violet held some pills and a straw up to her mouth. She took them gratefully before leaning back into the couch, staying in her seated position.

"I think you need to try and eat something," Violet said, eyeing the brunette. "AJ and I ran to the store while you were sleeping." Clementine frowned at the thought of food.

"I'm not hungry." she said, making Violet shake her head.

"I know, but I think you need to try." Violet stuck some toast in the toaster and poured some gatorade into a glass for her, sticking in a straw. Violet brought it over, sitting on the couch next to Clementine and holding the glass up to her lips. "Drink."

Clementine did as she was told and took a few cautious sips, trying to monitor how her stomach felt. "Thanks." Violet set the glass down on the coffee table in front of them. The toast popped out of the toaster and Violet went to fetch it, spreading on a thin layer of butter before taking it over to Clementine who grimaced at the smell of food.

"Did AJ eat?" Clementine said, prolonging the inevitable.

"Not yet, we got some frozen chicken nuggets and fries at the store, they're cooking now." Violet said. Clementine could smell the food cooking and covered her nose with the blanket. Even the smell of food made her feel sick.