He wakes me up softly.

I feel his finger brush over my jaw, then a gentle kiss on my lips. "Baby, wake up," he whispers. I groan, opening my eyes just half. "No," I growl and close my eyes again.

I regret it immediately, but I really don't feel good. My muscles are rigid, my stomach hurts and I am exhausted. It's probably the lack of sleep that's beginning to dawn.

"I'm sorry," I sigh, sitting up. Woah. Dizzy. He frowns and picks me up in bridal style. I groan and hide my face in his neck. "Still sleepy?" he asks, his voice near my temple.

I shake my head, and feel him walk downstairs. "I think I'm a little sick. Because of the lack of sleep," I explain. He nods and sits down on the couch.

I snuggle sideways into his chest. He kisses my forehead, then backs away. "Whoa, you're warm. Let's get you a blanket and a hot water bottle. You're gonna get cold, I know how it feels," he says and sets me on the couch, then runs to the kitchen.

"Hi, sir," I hear him say to my Dad. "Hey, Dane. Where's Willow? I have an offer for her," I head Dad tell him. Oh?

"She's not feeling very well, sir," Dane sighs and he walks back to me. I reach for him and tuck to his chest again, sideways. 

Dad follows him and watches him wrap a blanket around me. I stop shivering and close my eyes, feeling okay. I'm still not feeling good, but it's a little more doable in Dane's arms. He places the hot water bottle under my feet.

The warmth wraps around me and I sigh, happily. Dad smiles at me. "Hey, Willow. I know you're a little sick, but I have good news. There's this department in my hospital, ah I love saying it's my hospital, but yeah. As I was saying, that department offers a staying for elder people, like a retirement home, but with more nurses. And they search students to go talk to the lonely ones. Shall I sign you up?"

I nod and smile. It's a nice job, and I've always liked elder people. Their stories about their grand children are great. Dad smiles. "Okay. There's already another student. She's as old as you, maybe a possibility as friend?"

He gives me a wink and walk out of the room. I look at Dane and he gives me a kiss. "You'll do great at that job. Those people will love you. But not as much as I do. You're mine," he grins and plants another kiss on my lips.

I giggle. Then, I frown. He frowns too. "What's wrong?" he asks, seeming a little panicked. "I want ice cream," I whine, and he chuckles. I slap his upper arm, causing him to cringe. "Girls really don't know how much that hurts," he mutters.

"I'm serious. Ice cream, boyfriend and a movie help to cure any sickness," I say. He rolls his eyes, but gets up. He keeps carrying me -with my blanket, ladies and gentlemen- as he walks tot he kitchen. "Which flavour?"

I shrug. "Chocolate."

He takes the box of chocolate out of the freezer and walks back. He tucks us back into our previous spot and I snuggle into his chest.

"Do you love me?" I ask. He stiffens, then looks down at me, frowning. "Of course I do. Why are you asking? Did I do something?" 

He seems to panic. I can see him turn back time to remember if he did something.

I shake my head. "No. But you love me, so I can trust you to pick a movie?" I ask, handing him the remote. He sighs, relieved. Then, he rolls his eyes.

"Uh, heart attack?" he chuckles and I giggle. "Sorry." He shrugs and picks a movie. "Okay, don't judge me. It's all pink and girly, but I liked it as a kid."

It's Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde.

"Oh my gosh, you're so cute and perfect and lovable," I smile and kiss all over his face. He laughs and gives me a kiss back. "I know."

I roll my eyes. So much for the cuteness. 

"Your ego is too big," I sigh. He grins. Oh no. 3...2...1...

"That's not my only big thing, you know," he winks. I sigh again. I knew it.

He chuckles and starts kissing my neck. I melt into him and feel myself relaxing, my eyes closing. I want to sleep, but I also want to stay awake and kiss him.

"Sleep baby. We can kiss and cuddle later," he whispers and I close my eyes. They snap back open as a worry seeps in. "Wouldn't you rather be at a fancy club dancing with me, showing everyone?"

He shakes his head. "No, I don't like that. I like this blanket wrapped around us, this messy bun and I like you. Even if you're sick. I love you in every way."

Awh.

I close my eyes and fall asleep.

****

"Shush. She's sleeping."

Oof. Dane sounds mad. I keep my eyes closed. I enjoy the feeling of waking up, being half asleep and half awake. And it gives me the opportunity to listen to conversations I'm not supposed to hear.

"So? She sleeps like a rock," I hear Noah say. Hey! That's not true! I sleep normal. 

Dane growls, I feel it through his chest. Oh, Noah, be careful.

I shift a bit, and Dane's arms tighten around me. "Oh, c'mon. You know she likes that," Noah says. I prick my ears. What am I going to like?

"I'm not coming. I'll stay here with her instead of playing rugby with you guys. I'm sorry," Dane sighs. I hear a couple of boys chuckle. "Oh, man, girlfriends suck," Oliver sighs.

My eyes snap open. "Hey!" I exclaim. They look up, surprised I'm awake. Dane looks startled, but when I give him a kiss, he smiles. "Hi, baby. Feeling better?"

I nod and snuggle into him. We're in the hallway, and he's still carrying me with my blanket. "Baby, the boys want to play rugby with us," Dane tells me.

Nick cocks an eyebrow. "That's not what we said, but oh well," he shrugs. I narrow my eyes at him and stick my tongue out. Tyson smiles at me, but he looks far away with his mind. I frown. "Are you okay, Tissie?"

He breaks out of his trance, blinking a few times. "what? Oh, yeah, I'm fine," he says. I shrug. "You guys can play in the garden," I tell them and they nod.

"Let's get you settled to watch," Dane smiles and carries me to the veranda. He lays me down on the soft bench and gives me a pillow. Then, he wraps an extra blanket around me. Jack gives me a hot chocolate. 

Then, they start playing and I watch from my spot. Hm, watching my hot boyfriend playing a hot sport while being comfy. Doesn't get better than this. 

"Hey! That's a fault!" I yell when Nick tackles Dane. Dane chuckles, but Tyson rolls his eyes. "Willow, just because Dane doesn't have a good balance doesn't mean you have to call everyine off the field," he sighs.

I stick my tongue out to him and he throw the ball towards me. Bad luck for him I play rugby too, so I catch it easily. I hide it under my blanket and giggle when he sighs. No more rugby for you.

Dane jogs over to me. He reaches fro the ball and I give it to him. Then, I stand up and he frowns. "I have a meeting with the other students who signed up for the job. Have to meet my colleagues!"

He nods and gives me  kiss. "Kay. See you tonight," he gives me a kiss. I smile. "Bye!" I get inside and change.

Dad is driving me, he has a surgery. While we're driving, he keeps mentioning Dane. I think he he's trying to tell me something...

"Want an update about me and Dane?" I ask and he shifts in his seat, looking at me. Well, pleading me with his eyes. "Yes please."

I giggle. "It's going great. Sure, we just got back together yesterday, but it feels like we never broke up. He's such a cutie! He takes care of me, cuddles me all the time... I mean, I'm a girl who needs attention, and he gives all his attention to me. So I'm happy."

We park on his private spot. "That's great, Willow. I'm happy for you. I remember when I just got together with your Mom. It was new, but it felt so good. Being in love is the best feeling," he sighs with a dreamy expression. I smile. "I know."

Once inside, I go left and he goes right. I hop into the room I'm supposed to be and see a blonde girl. She turns around and smiles at me. "Hi! Are you Willow?"

I nod and she does, too. "I'm Lily." I give her a wicked smile. "Like in It ends with us?" She giggles and nods. "Oh my God! I have the feeling we're gonna be besties! Are you such a reader too?"

I giggle and nod. She gasps and hugs me. I smile. Sorry Noah, but another reader? 

"Do you have a boyfriend?  Sorry if this sounds inappropriate, but you can't not have a boyfriend, right? Such a sweet girl like you!"

I smile. I like her.

"Yeah, I do."

She gasps and giggles. "Show me!"