Afton Family Scenarios

Sickness

It was barely midnight when Lea woke up in a cold sweat. She sat up and rubbed her eyes, glancing over at William. She smiled to herself before sighing, starting to get out of bed. Upon standing, she felt dizzy and her legs were shaking slightly. She fell back on the bed, causing William to wake up.

"You alright love?" He said quietly, still half asleep.

"I don't feel well." She responded, looking at him.

"You just had a cold, how are you sick again?" She shrugged, knowing he didn't see. She tried getting up again, but was stopped when a hand lightly grabbed her wrist. "I'll go get it."

Lea watched as William got up, stretched, then went into the connected bathroom to get the cold medicine. He came out shortly after, sitting next to her on the bed.

"Thank you." She opened the bottle and took out two pills, washing them down with water. When she was done, William brought them back to the bathroom, returning quicker than the first time.

"I think you should see a doctor."

"Have you forgotten to take your pills?" She joked, watching as he got back into bed.

"Very funny." He said sarcastically, "I'm just worried about you."

"Why would you be worried about me?"

"Because I don't want you to die." She chuckled, laying down next to him.

"That's sweet."

"If you think about it, not really." He admitted, catching her attention. "You're the only reason I'm still living."

"Don't make me sad!" She playfully said. William rolled over on his side to face her, draping an arm around her side.

"You know I'd do anything for you, right?"

"I think you've made that clear many times before." She smiled at him, planting a quick kiss on his lips.

"I love you." He whispered in her ear, causing her face to heat up, more so than it already was.

"Love you too." She replied back, starting to drift back to sleep.

- - -

Lea woke up feeling worse, even after she took cold medicine. She slowly sat up, feeling dizzy. Picking up her phone, she glanced at the time.

"William get up." She said quickly, gently shaking his shoulder. He lazily opened his eyes after a few minutes, gazing at her.

"You look awful." He croaked, yawning.

"You look nice today too."

"I meant you look sick." He corrected, making her smile. "I still think you're gorgeous."

She smiled, watching as he sat up and stretched, which was ended with a sigh. He looked at her lovingly, almost as if he was admiring what was in bed next to him.

"What's with that look?" Lea asked, slightly flustered. He smiled softly to himself.

"I must be the luckiest man in the world."

"Oh, be quiet!" She loudly announced, leaning over to kiss him. He accepted it, placing his hand on her back.

"Hey is it alright if-" Michael started to say, coming into the room. "Never mind." He said before leaving again, shutting the door.

"He's so weird." William mumbled after they parted. Lea shook her head, stretching then getting up.

He copied her actions, getting up to help stabilize her. Whatever sickness she had contracted wasn't a good one. Almost every time she stood up, she was overcome with dizziness.