In Sickness

> What are you doing?

~ Making a chocolate pie!

> That's not chocolate. That's dirt.

~ We can pretend it's chocolate! You want some?

> Ewww, no. It's yucky.

~ Come on, you'll like it! Here, I'll try some first.

> What? No, you're gonna be sick-

~ Mmmmmm! Delicious!

> Eh? Really?

~ Yeah, try it! It's really good!

> I don't want to...

~ Pleeease? I promise to play with you if you eat it.

> Okay!

~ My tummy hurts...

> Mine hurts too. But it's like we ate too much candy. We'll be fine!

~ N-no, I don't feel fine. I think I'm gonna, I'm gonna-

> Hey, don't cry. It's okay.

~ But I made mom angry! And your mom is angry too!

> Yeah, but they won't be angry forever. They'll be happy again tomorrow!

~ But what about your shirt? It's all messy now...

> It's okay. I'm not angry.

~ Are you sure?

> Yep! I would never be angry at you.

~ Promise me?

> I promise.

~ Pinky promise?

> Pinky promise!

~ Dude, that rollercoaster was awesome!

> Y-yep, it sure was.

~ Oh, can you check what time it is?

> It's almost three. We should get back on the bus soon.

~ Alright, race you there!

> Race? I don't want to race.

~ It'll be fun! Loser buys lunch for the winner.

> Sorry, don't want to. I'll just walk...

~ Eh? That's not like you-

> I said I don't want to!

~ Woah, hey, is everything alright? Is something wrong?

> N-no, I'm just... just tired.

~ Don't lie to me. I can tell something's wrong.

> ...

~ Your face is kinda pale. Are you sick? I can walk you to the bathroom-

> No! Public bathrooms are disgusting. I'll be okay-

~ Dude, I don't want you to throw up on the way back.

> No. I'm not going.

~ I'll tell everyone you have a crush on-

> Fine! You win, okay?

~ I knew it.

> If you tell anyone else I swear-

~ Yeah, yeah. I'll wait for you outside. Gonna go tell the teachers.

> Whatever.

> Sorry for yelling earlier.

~ It's fine. I'm only mad because you went on so many rides.

> It's because I wanted to go with you!

~ Yeah, and we both know my stamina is much better than yours.

> Not my fault you're such an adrenaline junkie.

~ Heh.

~ But seriously though, don't push yourself like that again.

> I know, I know.

~ You sure you don't wanna come to the party?

> Unlike you, I'm more of a studying type of person.

~ And you're also a "never-leaves-his-room" type of person.

> No I'm not.

~ When's the last time you went outside?

> This morning, actually, I had a lecture-

~ Doesn't count. Come on, we're going.

> Alright, alright. Why do I always get dragged along with you?

~ Your choice, not mine. Maybe we can finally get you a girlfriend!

> Eugh.

> Dude, you smell like beer! How much did you drink?

~ Oh, you know, just the normal amount, haha. Seven?

> Seven... yeah, you're not gonna remember anything. My condolences.

~ Noooooo, but I wanted to remember tonight! Tonight was so fun!

> Sure it was. Let's get home, alright?

~ Hehe, okay.

~ How much longer do we have to walk? Feels like it's been foreeever...

> It's around the corner. We're almost there. You can do it.

~ Of course, my prince.

> Don't call me that.

~ My beautiful, lovely prince. My prince in shining armor!

> That's not how it... Whatever, we're here.

~ Hooray!

> Let go of me. I need to grab my keys.

~ No. I don't wanna let go!

> I'll buy you ice cream tomorrow.

~ Ooh, ice cream!

> I'm not sleeping on your bed. There's not enough room.

~ But I'm so lonely... I miss you.

> Really now.

~ I miss you, my handsome, pretty boy.

> Wow, I'm flattered.

~ If you don't sleep with me I'm gonna cry. Do you want to see me cry? Huh?

> Okay, okay, please don't cry. I'll sleep with you for tonight.

~ Yay!

~ You're really handsome, you know?

> Thanks. Go to sleep.

~ I'm surprised you haven't found someone yet...

> Me too. Go to sleep.

~ Maybe I should date you instead!

> ...

> Say that to me when you're sober, and it's a deal. Now go to sleep.

~ I can't.

> Why not?

~ Gonna throw up.

> Oh.

> ...Wait nononono not on the bed-

> Morning.

~ Morning. My head hurts.

> Like the usual. Fun night?

~ Hell yeah. Did I say anything stupid?

> Not that I can remember.

~ Good.

> I can't believe I ruined our anniversary.

~ Hey now, it's not your fault. It's my fault for picking the stupid place.

> But it's my fault for eating seafood.

~ But I recommended it to you.
 
> Maybe it's actually the restaurant's fault.

~ Mmm, yeah. Anyone who dares make my boyfriend sick deserves to-

> Gonna stop you right there. The worst you should do is leave a bad review.

~ No grand conspiracies? No assassination plans?

> You've been watching too many spy movies. I'm picking a rom-com next time.

~ You're no fun.

> As always.

> Anyway, my stomach is undoubtedly empty now. Wanna grab some actual food?

~ Burgers?

> Burgers.

~ Oh my god, you're here. You're here.

> Yep, I'm right here- Woah, don't hug me too tight, it kinda hurts.

~ Sorry, sorry. I'm just glad you're okay.

> Did you run from your workplace? You're sweating.

~ Of course I did! Why wouldn't I?

> You didn't have to. They should've told you I was fine-

~ How long ago was the surgery?

> A few hours ago.

~ A few hours? They couldn't have told me earlier?

> Hey, hey, deep breaths for me, alright?

~ I'm just, it's just...

> Shh, you're here now, and I'm here too. I'm not leaving you anytime soon.

~ ...

~ You're such an idiot.

> I know. I'm sorry. I'll be more careful next time. I promise.

~ You promise?

> I promise.

> You should get changed. That suit looks so uncomfortable.

~ Yeah... yeah, it is.

> Are you sure they'll let you stay overnight?

~ Yeah, I just told them I was your husband. They don't check that info.

> Huh. Didn't expect you to be so bold.

~ Do you not wanna get married?

> No no, I'd love to get married one day. I just...

~ Ah. No, I get it. We don't have to talk about it right now. It's okay.

> Hmm, nope. You're my husband now. You will have the great honor of...

~ Of?

> Carrying me to the bathroom. Gotta throw up.

~ Seriously?

> Yup.

~ That was the least romantic thing you've said since I've known you.

> The least romantic thing I've said so far.

~ Ugh, I'll hold you up. Don't move your head too quickly.

> Anything, my prince.

~ Never call me that again.

~ Seriously though, do you really want to get married?

> Yeah, of course. Who do you think will propose first?

~ It's not a race.

> Oh, it is now.

> Worst. Wedding. Ever. Oh my god.

~ My stomach is burning.

> I feel like I'm being punched in the guts repeatedly.

~ Why did you suggest seafood for the main course?

> Why did you agree with it?

~ Because it's a fancy occasion and the guests would like it!

> I agree! But we clearly don't!

~ God, I hate everything!

> Including me?

~ Yes! I am really not in the mood for-

> Okay, okay, I know. Sorry. We're gonna be fine.

~ We're gonna be fine.

> Always. I gotta throw up again.

> Whew, that was... an experience.

~ You alright?

> Yep. You?

~ All good now. Let's get out of here. We've worried everyone enough.

> Yeah.

> The bathrooms are surprisingly clean here.

~ Right?

* ...Daddy?

~ Mmm... hmm? Oh, hey sweetie. Did you have a bad dream?

* No. I think I have a tummy ache.

~ Alright, well Daddy's going to get you some warm water, okay?

* No. I think I'm going to-

~ Oh.

~ ...Oh! Babe! Babe!

> ...huh? What-

~ Bucket bucket bucket!

> Phew, that was a close one. Did you eat too much for dinner?

* No, but daddy gave me chocolate.

> ...

~ ...Sorry.

> Okay, next time you won't be getting dessert for dinner.

* Aww...

> But if you feel better tomorrow, we'll get ice cream! How does that sound?

* Yeah!

> Alright, let's get you back into bed, okay?

* Okay. I'm sleepy.

> Told you that bucket would be useful one day.

~ Fine. You win this time.