Adopted by Shawn Mendes

Sick

Needless to say my flawless routine did not last long. Two beautiful days it had worked out wonderfully. Two calm days between me and my kids. I knew it was over when I heard someone's sniffling and footsteps enter my room. I peeled open my eyes to look at my curly haired little girl. She raised her arms signaling she wanted up, so that's exactly what I did. My little one immediately snuggled into my side and I could feel heat.
"You not feeling good baby?" I asked running my hands through her curls to only feel more heat radiating from her head. My one question got a sob out of her.
"I feel icky daddy!" She almost yelled.
"Awe I'm sorry baby, what hurts?" I asked rubbing her back trying to soothe her; crying and working herself up wasn't going to help. I had learned the hard way from when I had to watch Aliyah when my patents were away for the weekend.
"My head and tummy." She said coming back down to sniffles. I was going to be in for a long night. I thought back to my weekend with Aliyah again. How I woke up every hour with her.
"It'll be ok baby. Can daddy go get a couple of things super quick?"
"Won't be away long?"
"Nope. I'll be back before you know it." I gave her a reassuring smile.
"Ok..." I swiftly got up and went into the kitchen to grab a bowl in case of emergency and then the bathroom for the thermometer and medicine. I then went back to the kitchen to get her a sippy cup with some water. When I was little I'd get too hot in my sleep and wake up feeling sick because I only needed some water.
"Ok love I'm back." I announced, her only whimpering at my words. I turned on the light to my room and set everything on my bed. The light disturbed Nolan and caused him to start his whimpers before the deafening screams. I mentally cursed at myself.
"I lied Eve I'll be back again."
"No daddy!" I heard her plead as I scooped up her brother to take out into our living room. I had his pack and play set up in there at all times in case I couldn't watch him while I was cooking. Putting him down back to sleep, I went back into the room with my sicky. Getting and actual look at her with the light on was a poor sight to see. Her cheeks were bright red against her unnaturally pale skin along with glazed over eyes.
"Ok then missy let's get you all fixed up, yes?" I got a nod from her in response.
After finding out her 101.4 degree fever I gave her some medicine and a bit of water to wash down. I placed the bucket down beside where she was sleeping and turned off the light before letting my munchkin curl into me for what I hoped would be the remainder of the night.

Oh boy, an update! Sorry... I've been very busy. More to come!