Kisaiya was getting scared now. She noticed instantly how much more stressed her mother and sister were. Now, school was closed as well. Ange made her go in to ensure that she got all the resources needed. She could tell Ange was worried and didn't want to add to it.

It was Friday, Kisaiya had just arrived home from her last day at school until whenever they would return. They said until the end of the Easter holiday, but Ange was sure it would be longer. She should be excited about the Easter holiday, but she wasn't. She was scared. This virus was worrying her, every two minutes she felt worried. Was she coughing? Did she have a dry cough? Was she hot? What if she didn't have any symptoms and passed it on. It was all going through her mind.

Ange was making sure the house was as clean as possible and changed instantly after work. Chloe had moved in with them just now. But she wasn't sure how long she would stay for. It would all depend how long it would go on for. They ensured they showered and changed as soon as they returned from work. Ange and Chloe were also using Ange's ensuite while Kisaiya had the main bathroom.

Ange had just had a shower after finishing her shift when she walked through to the living room where Kisaiya was. The girl moved her legs up and curled into a ball to allow space for her mum.

"Hey, you don't need to curl away from me. I've had a shower and I always wear PPE at work" Ange explained. She was being careful. She knew that Kisaiya was nervous and she was trying to calm the girl down. Ange was unsure what the girl was nervous about whether it was her catching the virus or passing it on. She needed the girl to be aware that currently it seemed that children weren't getting ill with the virus.

"Was school okay? Did you get everything you needed?" Ange asked and Kisaiya nodded.

"They said that I can go into the hub 3 days a week if you want me too. They called you too and left a message" Kisaiya said giving her aunt the note.

"That's fine, I'll keep you off until the Easter Holidays are over then we might need to come up with another plan. I don't want you being on your own all day. It's not safe, you are only 13" Ange explained.

"But why do I have to go into the hub" Kisaiya said making a face.

"I know that they will just be helping you with your online work but you might get some help from teachers. It might help you with your studies. I said not till after the holidays so why don't we just see how it goes?" Ange suggested trying not to get the girl too riled up just now.

"Some people were being idiots and saying that the virus isn't real" Kisaiya admitted.

"Trust me, I'm working on the COVID ward and it is real" Ange said. She wasn't annoyed with Kisaiya, she was annoyed with the other kids. Kisaiya nodded.

"I don't think they understand because their parents aren't in hospitals but it's like they don't care. They are still doing whatever they want" Kisaiya complained.

"Well I'm expecting an announcement to say that we are in a full lockdown soon so then they will hopefully realise the truth" Ange said and Kisaiya nodded. They snuggled up on the sofa and watched a film together before Chloe returned home.

The following week

5 days into the lockdown and already I am over it. I can't do the online work, I don't understand it. It's hurting my head when I read, and I just don't understand.

It's only 11 o'clock and it's already too much. I throw my book hard against the wall and curl my knees up to my chest. Why am I so stupid? I can feel the pathetic tears slipping down my face.

"Hey, what's wrong?" I hear my sister knocking at my door. Well, she knocks and then walks in without waiting for a reply.

"I'm so stupid" I say as I go to throw my jotter as well.

"You are not. Tell me what is wrong. Maybe I can help" Chloe suggests. I take a deep breath.

"I just don't understand this" I say as I furiously wipe the tears out my eyes.

"Show me" Chloe says as she sit down next to me. I take a deep breath and show her the page that I am struggling so much with. It's a maths challenge and I just don't' understand what I'm meant to be doing.

"How did this teacher even qualify" Chloe huffs as she tries to read the teacher's explanation.

"That's a bit harsh Chlo, it's hard to type things online" I explain.

"Well, look. This is what I would do to solve the problem" Chloe says. She quickly shows me how she would do it. I kind of get it. I look at the first answer which is at the back of my textbook and realise that it is correct.

"Can you show me again please?" I ask nicely. Maybe my sister can help me. Chloe goes through two more examples with me and then I just get it. I know what I am doing. I can do it myself. I feel so much better now. Chloe smiles at me when she sees my confidence increase. She leaves me to carry on with the work.

I finish my work in record time and I feel so much better. It's only one more week and then it's the holidays. I can do this now.

I walk into the living room where my sister is watching TV. I settle underneath the blanket and snuggle up to her.

"Is it okay that I still cuddle you? Even though you are in hospital" I asked nervously. I know that Chloe isn't on the COVID ward but she's still in hospital.

"Of course you can still cuddle me. I wear my PPE and stay as safe as I can" She explains to me. It makes me feel a bit better.

"Do you feel better now? You were upset this morning" Chloe whispered and I nod.

"I just didn't understand the work and I didn't have anyone to ask. I hate online learning" I complained. Chloe nodded.

"Well if it happens again, move onto another task and then me or mum can help you when we return from work" Chloe explained. That made me feel so much better. I nodded to my sister before turning around and getting comfortable again.

Mum arrives just after 8 o'clock, she disappears to have a shower before returning to the sofa. She kisses us both on the head before going to heat some food up.

"Have you both eaten?" She asked.

"No" we call through waiting to get a rollocking. Mum hates it when we haven't had tea by the time she returns. Instead, we get nothing. I walk through to the kitchen to see if I can help and that's when I see her. With her head in her hands.

"Is everything okay mum?" I ask nervously. Mum nods and pulls me into a hug.

"We lost 4 patients with COVID today" Mum admits and my heart drops. 4 people, that's 4 parents, 4 grandparents, 4 hearts, 4 people.

I snuggle up close to my mum and allow her to stroke my hair. She's not only making herself feel better but me as well. This virus is dangerous and its only going to get worse.

So what do you think? It's a bit different but wanted to try it. Sorry it's been so long. My laptop got completely wiped so I've had to start again. I can imagine Kisaiya getting really anxious about COVID so that's what I'm trying to portray. Does anyone have anything else they want to see?