IVY'S POV
*i wake up in the middle of the night and sniffle, due to feeling like my nose is running. i see joey sleeping next to me and i snuggle into him, trying to gain more warmth for my body. i lay there with my head on his chest and try falling back asleep but can't. i sit up feeling the urge to puke and immediately run to the bathroom. i throw up in the toilet and lay against the wall. i hear the door open and see joey standing there like he just woke up but is worrying. he sits down next to me and i quickly flush the toilet. he holds me close and i curl into a ball, trying to feel comfortable.*
ivy- i didn't mean to wake you up baby. i'm sorry
joey- don't be sorry. i'm not upset. i just want to take care of you
ivy- it's like 4am you can go back to sleep
joey- i'm taking care of you whether you like me staying up or not
*i nod and sniffle, thanking him. he just kisses my forehead and rubs my back. i feel the urge to throw up again, making me hover over the toilet and letting it come up. i wipe my mouth with toilet paper and rinse my mouth out with water. i lay back in joey's arms and he plays with my hair.*
ivy- thank you for always taking care of me
joey- you're always welcome princess
ivy- why do i always get so sick, i feel like shit
joey- because you don't get sick too often and then you're body just goes into shock probably
ivy- i'm really tired again. what time did i fall asleep earlier?
joey- before dinner so i think 5:45
ivy- how am i still tired? this is bad
joey- you're going to get better. i'll carry you to bed and get a bowl so you don't have to run to the bathroom
*i nod and hold onto him as he picks me up bridal style. i lay my head on his chest and he carries me gently back to my bed. i lay down, pulling the sheets over me and he kisses my cheek, letting me know he'll be right back. a few minutes later, he comes in with a bowl and a water bottle so i don't get dehydrated. i thank him once again and cuddle into him. he wraps his arms around me, holding my hands in the blanket and playing with my hair. i quietly cough and close my eyes, finally feeling somewhat okay to fall back asleep.*
{ 5 hours later }
*i wake up again but this time the sun is already out. i lean over to the bowl and throw up in it. i sigh and rinse it out in the bathroom before returning back to bed. joey wakes up a few minutes later and feels my forehead, he frowns and kisses my cheek.*
ivy- still a fever?
joey- yeah, i'll get some more medicine. did you throw up again?
ivy- a few minutes ago i did
joey- okay baby
*i weakly sit up to take the medicine and joey hands the plastic cup over to me. i quickly swallow the disgusting liquid medicine and take a small sip of water.*
joey- i'm going to let my family know that i'll be in here most of the day taking care of you okay?
ivy- okay. tell them i'm sorry that i got sick
joey- its not your fault my love
JOEY'S POV
joey- she told me to tell you guys that she's sorry for being sick
jen- tell her that she doesn't have to be sorry, it happens to everyone
joey- that's what i said but she insisted. anyway, i'm going to be in her room taking care of her basically all day unless i come out to eat dinner or lunch with your guys
jen- okay joseph. we won't be upset. we will be out here or walking around town
joey- okay i love you guys. thank you for understanding
bella- of course j. i love you too
sophia- i love you too, tell her to get better soon
jen- i love you too and i love her for making you so happy
*i smile to myself and walk back to ivy's room. she laying in bed watching tv with her head poking out of the blankets. i giggle and lay down next to her, playing with her hair.*
joey- are you over the sleepy stage of it baby?
ivy- yeah, now it's just the fever and puking. tomorrow it'll be me blowing my nose and coughing then the next day is maybe sleeping again. it just depends sometimes
joey- i'll be right here to make sure you're okay
*she nods lightly and watches the movie. i turn my head towards the tv and see high school musical playing. i smile and kiss her forehead. she looks up at me with a small smile and i play with her hair some more.*
joey- are we having a movie marathon?
ivy- yep, just without the popcorn because your girl is sick over here
joey- i don't get how someone can be so sick but so adorable and cute at the same time
ivy- ssh i am not cute or adorable right now. i look like trash
joey- if this is what trash looks like, then i love it
*she giggles quietly and shakes her head, making eye contact with me.*
joey- what's so funny?
ivy- you! you're a goofball. my goofball
joey- i'm all yours princess
ivy- forever and always love
joey- forever and always
*i kiss the top of her head and rub her shoulder with my thumb as she leans into me. i watch the first high school musical movie with her until lunch time and i sit up, making her look at me.*
joey- i'm going to eat a quick lunch with my family if they are home but if they aren't, i'll come back in here and eat. do you want to try eating some soup?
ivy- yes please. i need something because i'm just throwing up stuff from my stomach, not food
joey- okay baby. i'll make you some chicken noodle soup. you can start the next one without me
ivy- are you sure babe?
joey- i'm positive. i don't want you getting too bored
*she smiles and i walk into the kitchen. i start making her soup while i eat my sandwich. i hope she gets better soon because she's so excited to move into the apartment.*
