So I know it has been a while since I have written anything...but better late than never, right?
Really sorry for the wait but I bring to you chapter 6.
I have missed torturing Dean...Anyway, really hope you guys enjoy it!
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"Hey Lisa, you should go to bed"
"No, I'm fine right here looking after you" Lisa continues to rub Dean's back as his head lies on her shoulder.
"No, really please you don't need to. Don't you have work tomorrow? I don't want to keep you up"
"Please Dean, I have done this with Ben many times and gone to work the next day, it's no big deal"
"That's different"
"How is it different?"
"You know cos he's your son and you….you…" Lisa pulls Dean away to look him in the eye knowing exactly what he is thinking.
"What?!"
"Never mind"
"Dean?"
"Don't worry. But seriously you can leave me here, don't want to…"
"Hey don't you dare. Don't you dare try and go through this by yourself, Ben and I are always here to help. You have to stop thinking that you are a burden on us. I thought we have been through this enough times and got past this act"
"I know. You're right I'm sorry it's just…"
"You have to learn that it is ok to be vulnerable. It's ok to feel sick and have someone look after you. For once you can be looked after without having to worry about someone else. I know this is hard for you but you just have to trust me"
"I know…your right, it's just that I…." Dean's eyes fill up as he thinks about his brother.
"You don't have to explain yourself, I understand"
Dean silently sobs into Lisa's comforting chest as her arms wrap around his over heated body. A bottle full of emotions that Dean has managed to keep an extremely tight lid on begins to escape. He is sick. He feels awful. And the worst part of it is that he doesn't have the one person who knows how to make him feel better by his side. Yes Lisa is providing comfort but she isn't Sammy. No one can replace his brother. Not only that but he does feel like a burden to Lisa and Ben. As much as he loves them he has never really truly felt part of their life. It feels as if he is living in an alternate universe, a dream that he is going to ultimately wake up from. Dean suspects that Lisa already knows all of this even if he is trying to hide it from her.
Dean is so wrapped up in his own thoughts that he doesn't register his body shivering ferociously. He is freezing but can feel the sweat trickle out of his pores. His muscles shake uncontrollably against Lisa's body.
Lisa retrieves the hoodie Dean was wearing earlier sensing the comfort it provided him with.
They sit in silence leaning against the bathtub with Dean's head resting on Lisa's shoulder. Dean's eyelids are getting heavier and Lisa pushes his head gently onto her lap where he continues to sob, burying himself in the hoodie and cries himself to sleep.
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Friday morning
Lisa's alarm goes off. There is a moment of disorientation when Lisa wakes up on the floor of the bathroom with Dean lying in her lap. At least he got some sleep last night.
As Lisa goes to gently wake Dean up she feels the dampness in her lap. The hoodie Dean is wearing is sweat soaked indicating the fever is back.
"Hey, morning. You ok?"
"Mm" It takes a few moments for Dean to realize where he is and the memories of last night come flooding back to him.
Not really an answer but Lisa manages to get her pale, weak boyfriend off the cold tiles and into the shower and then bed before getting ready herself.
"I'm going to take the day off Dean"
"What? No, don't be stupid I'll be fine"
"Oh ye just like you have been fine the whole of yesterday and last night. Does fever, stomachache and nausea not ring any bells?"
"Ok, ok. No need to remind me" Dean edges the bucket a little closer to his body whilst simultaneously rubbing his belly at the memory.
"Sorry, but I do need to get some supplies and I have to ring Sarah and tell her I can't make the weekend"
"No, no you don't have to miss out just because of me" The guilt is written all over his face.
"Don't be stupid I'm not leaving you like this, there will be other opportunities to go on a girls weekend"
"Yeh I guess" Dean gasps as another spasm takes over his swollen stomach. "Tell Ben I'm sorry about ruining our weekend"
"I am pretty sure he already knows and understands"
"I guess"
"Ok I will be as quick as I can" Dean waves in response and turns his attention to the TV.
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Friday Afternoon
Dean desperately tries to sleep, staying up all night whilst being sick is definitely not good for his body. However, the aches and pains just prevent him from getting comfortable so he just settles for watching some bad daytime TV. Dean's phone buzzes on the bedside table and it takes a great amount of energy to reach for it.
11:00 am – From Lisa
You're not allergic to any types of medicine are you?
11:04 am – from Dean
No not that I am aware of
11:05 am – From Lisa
Ok good. In chemist, will be back shortly. You better not be out of bed when I get back.
11:07 am – from Dean
Not moving trust. Don't think I could even if I wanted to. Got everything I need on the bed with me; bucket, TV and hot water bottle :)
11:09 am – From Lisa
Good. I'm glad you are having a good time :P
It's nice to hear Dean being more like himself. After last night she thought he would be in terrible state today.
11:43 am – Dean is calling…
"Hey Dean, what's up?"
"Mmm I…I..think fever is…..I think fever is b..back"
"Oh…"
"S…sssoo hot"
"Ok, ok calm down I will be back as soon as I can. Just need to pick up some more ice and then I will come straight back. Ok?"
"…."
"Dean?!"
"Yeh….k"
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Friday evening
After Dean refuses to take Sam's jumper off Lisa places a damp washcloth on Dean's forehead to help bring down his temperature. The medicine also seems to be doing it's job and Dean seems more with it and in less pain. He has even eaten a little for dinner.
Lisa is slightly disgusted that Dean has been wearing that same jumper all night and all day. But he once again refuses to part with it.
"Dean you have been wearing that jumper all day, maybe we should find you something else to wear? It doesn't even fit you"
"No I'm good thanks"
"You have sweat in it all day I really think…no I know you should take a shower and change your clothes"
"…"
"I will wash it for you and you can have it back in the morning"
"Ok fine. I will go for a shower...hey" Dean is stunned as Lisa whips off the jumper in one quick motion.
"Thank you. Go straight into the…" Lisa now realizes why he refused to take his jumper off. Dean's stomach is swollen, like it is full of air or he has just eaten a huge meal.
"Dean, I think we should go to the ER" Lisa carries on staring at his belly, she can't look away.
"No, I will be fine. Just need to sleep it off"
"Dean your stomach should not be that swollen. You look like I did when I was five months pregnant with Ben"
"Thanks. Are you calling me fat?"
"No Dean seriously. There is something wrong and I can't do anything about it. Plus you are extremely dehydrated and could probably benefit from a IV right now"
Dean only had the energy to moan in protest.
"Dean!"
"I would rather not"
"It wasn't really a question more like we are going to the ER"
"You can't make me"
"Watch me" Lisa glares straight at Dean and moves to pick him up.
"Ok, ok I'm coming, geez" Dean with Lisa's help manages to stand up, overcome a massive head rush and then slowly make their way to the car.
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Let me know what you guys think.
Reviews and suggestions are always welcome :)