Maria Helena Grayson (crossbow_bat) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-01-23 17:59:00

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Flu Bug From Hell (Jon)
Maria hadn't felt well when she went to bed and this morning she felt a hundred times worse. Last night she was achy, this morning she was achy plus it felt like someone had wrapped a towel around her head. Her nose was stuffed and she could feel the sinus pressure. She shivered when she climbed out of bed and added a fever to the list of complaints. She put on her fuzzy slippers and fuzzy robe to seek out some java heaven.

She trudged her way downstairs for some coffee and was immediately told to go back to bed by Bruce. She didn't of course. The couch in the living room was just as comfortable, if not more, as her bed. Not to mention she had a huge library of movies to watch.

Tea and toast were brought to her along with a down comforter. She curled up on the couch and mindlessly watched daytime talk shows. She slept on and off all day and when the light outside was dimming she remembered that tonight she was supposed to out with Jon. She grabbed her cell and called him. There was no way she was going to be able to move from the couch.

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	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 05:09 am UTC (link)
	"I will hold you to that," she said as she shuffled toward the living room. "How are things out there?" she asked. "Bruce yells at me if I watch anything resembling the news." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 05:26 am UTC (link)
	"You do that. Just... check with Alina first, before making any grand plans. I'm ok with anything you can talk her into." Possibly dangerous, but it seems a pretty good filter. "And things are... fairly quiet, actually. The disasters must be waiting on you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 05:53 am UTC (link)
	"Oh I see. Blame all the disasters on me. I guess I attract them," she said as they reached the living room. She would jab him with her elbow, but it would probably put her off balance and make her fall. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 06:20 am UTC (link)
	He's right there the whole time, not too forceful, but making quite sure she would never fall, even if he had to catch her. "Not blaming you, just saying, maybe they like you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 01:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Probably," she said as they reached the couch. She dropped onto it. It felt so good to not have to stand any longer. It was hard work. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-08 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	He settles in next to her, getting the food bags open and getting everything laid out to make things as easy for her as possible. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-08 10:40 pm UTC (link)
	"You are the best," she said and kissed his cheek. She grabbed a burger and tore into it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-09 06:48 am UTC (link)
	"Next to the best, maybe." he replies with a grin, before digging into his food, familiar enough with the movie to pay it half a mind and still pay attention to her, and to dinner. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-09 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Naw. Definitely the best in my book," she argued. Maria managed a few bites before she felt full. She put it down and fell back against the couch. "That was really good. I wish I could eat more." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-11 03:11 pm UTC (link)
	He finishes his own, then does the cleaning up at super speed to get things out of the way, settling back in next to her. "I put the leftovers in the fridge, they'll keep, and you can have some real food later that way." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-11 05:36 pm UTC (link)
	"You sure do know how to spoil a girl," Maria said and snuggled up next to him. She felt better with a little food in her, but she thought it was more the company. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-11 08:00 pm UTC (link)
	"I do my best." he agrees, settling in next to her and wrapping an arm around her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-11 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	Maria settled in and laid her head on his chest. "This may just be better than going out. You know, if I weren't sick." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-11 09:24 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll admit, not a bad way to spend an evening. Hopefully you'll be feeling better soon, in any case." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-11 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks," she said. "I hate being a frail human on these occasions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-11 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	"With the schedule you've been keeping, probably your body telling you to slow down a little. I'm sure you'll be back on your feet in no time though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-11 10:17 pm UTC (link)
	"I hate being sick and slowing down," Maria said. "I think it may be genetic. Mom and Dad never slow down." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-16 02:44 am UTC (link)
	"Or they're just more practiced at hiding it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-16 03:04 am UTC (link)
	"Could be," she said. "They're good at hiding things. Comes with the capes I guess." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-16 03:09 am UTC (link)
	He pokes her side lightly, teasing a little. "So you're being rebellious by hiding nothing at all half the time?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-16 03:21 am UTC (link)
	"Something like that," she smirked. "I didn't see you complaining about the view." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-02-16 03:32 am UTC (link)
	"Aside from getting used to the concept in general, absolutely nothing to complain about." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-02-16 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"I will take that as a compliment," she said with a smile. "Thank you for coming over here. I feel better." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

first_son
2012-02-16 04:17 am UTC (link)

"You should. You're beautiful, and a lot of fun." And he really wants to make things work with his girlfriend, but so far, she hasn't seemed to object to any of this - and last he heard, was conspiring something to make his life more interesting with Maria. So he figures some snuggling for feel-better purposes and compliments are safe enough.

And this is pleasant, even if he wishes she was feeling better. "You're welcome. I'm enjoying it."

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	crossbow_bat 2012-02-16 04:38 am UTC (link)
	"I want to ask what's going on out there, but I have a feeling you won't tell me since you think I'll try to rush out there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)