The next morning, Ephram woke up with his throat hurting. If he moved, tried to walk or whatever else, he became dizzy and he was just very tired altogether. He managed to make it to brunch with Bright, but Leah yelled at him to get back to bed, "Ephy! What are you even doing out of bed?!!? I hope you don't feel as bad as you look!" she turned towards Bright, "how could you let him just walk out of his room like this!"
Bright laughed, "Normally when people are hungry, they leave their room and go to the caf."
Wendell sauntered by, "hey there my fellow citizens, how are we this fine morning."
"What's with the sunglasses man?"
Wendell smiled and shrugged his shoulders, "I had a long night"
"Boy, you cant be stoned at this hour of the day!" Leah replied disgusted
He lowered his voice, smiling, before walking away, "Drugs are a wonderful, wonderful thing and by the looks of Brown…He looks like he needs some."
Leah looked at Bright and hit him on the arm, "Take him back to his room! We'll be down to bring him food."
All Ephram could do was shift his hat and smile slowly.
"Fine, Leah, but you owe me!"
In a professional voice, Leah replied, "You got it Starsky!" and they both laughed.
Bright managed to half carry Ephram back to their room and pushed him into his bed. Ephram said slowly as he made himself comfortable, "I'll be fine after I take a nap."
About 20 minutes later Leah and Myka made their way into the room, bringing food for Bright and Ephram. She said in a cute baby voice as she looked at Ephram, still with his hat on, "oh he's such a cute wittle boy!" then handed Bright his food.
"He's got a long day tomorrow, hope he gets better and isn't as pale!" she absent-mindedly flipped her hair as she took a bottle of water out of her handbag and put it next to Ephram's bed then proceeded to take off his shoes for him and put covers over him as he slept.
"Oh, now Bright, wash your hands often so you don't end up with what Ephy has, ok?"
Bright laughed, "Yes ms. Mommikins! Now will you two leave, I have work to do."
The two of them left and Bright got down to business, studying for an upcoming test.
Around 4pm, Ephram woke up, but still tired. His throat didn't hurt but he seemed to have a fever so he kicked off the covers and took off his shirt and threw it on the end of his bed. As soon as he fell back asleep, his cell phone rang. He was passed out so Bright answered his phone, "this be Brown's phone."
"Hey Bright, its Madison, where's Ephram?"
"That boy is sick as a dog and has been passed out all day. You should come over and see if you cant make him better."
"I get out of work at 6pm so I'll be over." replied Madison.
"I'll be at the library doing some research, but the door will be unlocked." and they both hung up.
Around 6:15pm, Madison knocked on the door then let herself in. She noticed Ephram was sleeping, then smiled as he stirred, opening one eye to see who was sitting on his bed, "heeey" he said slowly opening both eyes. Smiling, she reached over and took off the hat that was still on his head, "how are you doin'?"
"I'm getting better. I think its just a 24 hour thing" he replied softly.
She decided to cuddle up next to him, an arm around his midsection, "Is it safe to kiss you?" she asked, trying not to smile. Ephram nodded his head, wrapping his arms around her. She leaned in for a sweet passionate kiss. When she pulled away, it was a kiss that lingered, which made her plant a couple more little kisses on his lips, making him laugh.
"I better not get sick" she replied kissing him one more time.
"stop kissing me then or you just might." he chuckled.
She laughed as she kissed him again, "I cant, you just taste too good!"
They both laughed. Ephram held her to him, rubbing her back. "I'm glad you're here," he said, touching her face and looking into her eyes.
She put her head on his shoulder, tracing his chest and stomach with her fingers. They talked for hours, then finally around midnight, Madison said, "I wish I could stay a bit longer, but I have to work tomorrow and you have a long day as well so get your rest."
"I'll see you tomorrow?" Ephram asked holding her hand as she stood up.
She tilted her and bit her lip, "you bet."
Ephram grabbed her and pull her on top of him, whispering in her ear sweet nothings as she laughed, "I love you" he whispered, kissing her sweetly before she left.
