IVY'S POV
*i wake up at 5am, needing to cough. i sit up and cough into my elbow, feeling everything in my throat that needed to get out. i then sneeze into my arm and lay back down to go back to sleep. i yawn and cuddle into joey, holding his arm. he grabs ahold of my hand in his sleep and i almost melt even though i feel super sick. i close my eyes and shift around a few times before finally falling back asleep.*
{ 2 hours and 30 minutes later }
*i wake up and check the time to see that it's only 7:30. i sigh and lay in joey's arms, not being able to go back to sleep. i sniffle and sneeze into my arm again. i close my eyes and try to fall back asleep but unsuccessfully do. i sit up and cough again, being as quiet as possible so joey can sleep in. he wakes up a few minutes later and i sigh quietly, putting my head in my hands. he sits up and holds me close.*
joey- good morning baby, is everything okay? what's wrong?
ivy- i keep waking you up so that you have to take care of me and i should be able to take care of myself. i'm 20 years old and i'm sick and i have to have my boyfriend take care of me.
*i sniffle, not due to being sick but because i was having a breakdown. he wraps his arms around me and i hug back, crying into his shoulder. he plays with my hair and rubs my back simultaneously while i cry like a baby.*
joey- i'm going to always take care of you princess. just like at our wedding i'm going to be saying that i will always love you whether in sickness or in health
*i nod and softly cry, trying not to make myself any sicker than i already am. joey lifts my head gently and wipes my tears away. he kisses my forehead a few times and i close my eyes, laying my head on his chest.*
joey- did you wake up in the middle of the night?
ivy- yeah, only once at 5am
joey- coughing and sneezing?
ivy- yeah sadly
joey- at least we know it's almost over
*i nod and close my eyes. he lays us down and plays with my hair. i yawn and fall back asleep with my head on his chest. jen walks in while i'm asleep and starts talking to joey.*
jen- how is she feeling?
joey- tired, she has a cough and sneezing today, and she feels bad about me taking care of her
jen- poor girl, she really wants to move in
joey- i know and i told her you and i could do it and she could decorate once she's better but she wants to help unpack and bring boxes in
jen- i say let's give her a few more days so once she's feeling better and can adapt again, then we can move in
joey- that sounds good. mom, could you bring me in something to eat please?
jen- yeah what sounds good hun?
joey- maybe some eggos, just two please
jen- i can do that. i'm be right back with them
joey- thank you
jen- of course joseph
*she kisses my head and stands up, leaving ivy's room before shutting the door.*
JOEY'S POV
*i feel ivy moving around and i look down at her. she sits up and starts coughing into her arm. i rub her back and let her finish. she then sneezes and i bless her, handing her a tissue. she blows her nose and puts it in the trash can before laying back down.*
ivy- i hate being sick it's so stupid
joey- you're still cute when you're sick and you sound adorable
ivy- i do not sound good at all
joey- maybe not your cough or your nose but your voice is even softer when your nose is plugged and i find it adorable
ivy- how did i find someone as perfect as you?
joey- i'm not perfect but thank you. also you got me because you're the perfect girl for me
*she smiles big, despite the fact she's sick and starts leaning in. she then realizes she can't kiss me and lays her head back down. i kiss next to her lip since it's the most i can do and she sighs.*
ivy- i just want to show my affection to my boyfriend and i can't
joey- is that why you're getting so frustrated baby?
ivy- yes and i wanted to move in but we had to delay that because i'm sick and you're taking care of me which stops you from spending time with your family
*i hold her close and hold her hand. she intertwines our fingers and i scratch her back softly.*
joey- my family understands and i know how badly you want to move in so my mom and i came up with a plan
ivy- what is it?
joey- once you feel okay, we are going to wait a day or two to make sure then we will move in that morning
ivy- i'm so excited to live with you. i keep saying that but it's just because i am and i'm so happy
joey- i'm super excited too my love
*she giggles and coughs into her elbow. i rub her back and she sniffles, laying her head on my shoulder.*
ivy- i want to go outside, just on my small balcony or something. i need some fresh air
joey- we can do that, let's go
*she nods and i stand up, holding both of her hands to help her. she slowly stands up and we walk over to the sliding door across the room. she takes a step outside and i stand beside her, looking around. she smiles big and hugs me. i hug back and kiss the top of her head. she looks around and takes a deep breath of the air.*
ivy- i've been stuck in my room for so long, this feels so nice
