5SOS - BABYSAT BY IDIOTS

Chapter 23

THE NEXT DAY

I woke up in the morning feeling really sick. Like, really sick. I didn't know what was wrong with me. I tried calling Calum's name, but my voice was so raspy and it was hurting. But I knew I had to beat the pain so I yelled harder which just made me break out into coughs. I had to get up but I couldn't. It felt like a was tied down to my bed. I cleared my throat and called Calum one more time. Finally, he came in my room all ready and dressed. "Whats wrong, Nicole?" He asked worried.

Nicole: I'm not feeling so well.

Calum: (walks up to Nicole's bed and feels her forehead then pulls away immediately) Whoa! Your head is burning, Nicole. One second, I'm gonna go get Ashton.

Nicole: Why Ashton?

Calum: Well he's the oldest and he'd know what to do. I'll get the thermometer too.

Nicole: Okay.

Then Calum walked out of my room. I wonder if I'm gonna be alright. Why is my head burning? A little bit later, Ashton and Calum came back into my room and Calum was holding the thermometer.

Calum: Ashton, feel her forehead.

Ashton: (feels Nicole's forehead and does the same thing Calum did) Wow! Calum, give me the thermometer.

Calum: (gives Ashton thermometer)

Ashton: Open wide, Nicole.

Nicole: (opens mouth)

Ashton: (puts thermometer in Nicole's mouth) You just keep that in your mouth, Nicole. Calum, go make Nicole some soup.

Calum: Okay. (leaves room)

Ashton: (takes thermometer out of Nicole's mouth and checks it) Oh no.

Nicole: What is it?

Ashton: You have the flu.

Nicole: The flu?!

Ashton: Oh, god, this is all my fault.

Nicole: What? No, it isn't. How is it your fault?

Ashton: Last week, Luke told me to get you your flu shot and I guess I forgot.

Nicole: It's okay. It can't be bad.

Ashton: You're right. Calum's making you soup downstairs. But for today, Nicole, you have to stay in bed. No getting up.

Nicole: But what if I want to go to Jessica's?

Ashton: I'm afraid that can't happen.

Nicole: (sighs) Fine.

Ashton: You sit tight now. I'll be back to check on you soon. Okay?

Nicole: Okay.

Then Ashton left the room. When he left, I wanted to text Jessica about me having the flu just so that she knows that we can't do anything together. I saw my iPod was on the desk beside my bed so I grabbed it and started texting Jessica.

Nicole: hey Jess. bad news. got the flu 2day and have 2 stay in bed. 😷

Jessica: oh that's not good. I already got my flu shot so I'm all good

Nicole: does it hurt?

Jessica: badly. 💉 Nah! I'm just kidding. u barely feel it. soup helps though

Nicole: yeah Calum's making me some now 🍵

Jessica: COOLIO hope u get well soon

Nicole: thnx I hear Calum coming. gotta go. bye!

Jessica: bye!

Then I turned my iPod off, put it on my desk and Calum came in. "Your soup is ready," he said. It was in a tray with a spoon. "What type of soup is it?" I asked. "Chicken," he replied. I nodded and he left the room. I wonder if it'll taste good. I took a sip and my curiosity was gone. I knew how it tasted and it tasted great! Yummy! I love those times when you're doing something that's good for you and you love doing it. Its a win-win!