Chapter 29

I woke up the next day to a sore throat and a massive headache. My life just seemed to keep getting better and better. I hadn't been sick in the last two years, why did I have to get it now?

I dragged myself up into a sitting position, instantly regretting my decision. My head felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds and everything began to move. I closed my eyes and put my hand to my head thinking it would get rid of my headache. Not so much. My throat wasn't any better. It was so sore that I didn't want to swallow.

I laid back down and covered myself with my covers. It all of a sudden got really cold and I began to shiver. I tried to wrap myself tighter and tighter into my covers to try and get warm, but nothing prevailed.

I threw off my covers and got out of bed. It took me awhile to try and stand on my own without the added dizziness from my head. I slowly trudged to my closet and grabbed a sweatshirt. I went to my dresser and grabbed a pair of socks also. I bundled myself up and crawled back into bed. I wrapped myself back up into my blankets and tried to get warm.

"Pix you up?" asked Logan as he came into my room.

"No." I mumbled from underneath my covers.

"You alright?" he asked me as he came over and sat next to me on the bed.

"I'm sick." I grumbled out.

"What's wrong?"

"I have a sore throat, a massive headache, and now my stomach is starting to hurt." I whined.

Logan left the room quickly after that in search of Jean. He came back with Jean but also Sarah.

"Wings what's the matter?" asked Sarah.

"I'm sick Flip. What do you think?" I growled.

She gave me a glare and sat down in the chair in the corner. Jean checked me out, saying I probably had the flu, but she couldn't be sure.

"Logan!" said the professor as he wheeled into my room.

"What's up doc?" he asked, not even glancing at him as he tried to make me comfortable.

"We have a problem and I need your help." said the professor.

"I'm a little busy here doc." he said.

"Just give her some Tylenol and lot's of fluids. She should be fine in the morning. Logan, please." said the professor in an urgent tone.

I gave Logan a nod telling him it was alright for him to go. He gave me a kiss on the forehead and left, following the professor.

"Do you know what's going on?" I asked.

"I don't know." said Sarah as she came back into my room with some Tylenol.

She handed me the pills and some water. I swallowed the pills in seconds and laid back down, trying to get warm as fast as I could.

"The professor hasn't told anyone. I tried asking him but he wouldn't tell me. He'll probably let everyone know when he wants." said Jean as she grabbed a few more blankets for me.

I gave her a smile of thanks as she covered me in two more blankets. I laid there, instantly feeling myself warm up. It was wonderful.

"So, what are you guys doing today?" I asked.

"Nothing." said Sarah.

"I have to check up on some students and then I am free for the rest of the day. Are you hungry?" asked Jean.

"A little bit. But I am afraid to eat." I said.

"Well we'll just give you something small." said Jean. "I'll be back later, and I will bring something for you to eat when I come back."

"Alright. Have fun." I said.

"Yea thanks." smiled Jean.

She left, closing the door behind her as she went. Sarah still sat in the chair in the corner, looking out the window.

"Sarah what's wrong?" I asked her.

"Nothing." she mumbled.

"Bullshit. Don't try that game with me, I know when you're lying. Come on, what's wrong?" I asked her.

She looked a bit apprehensive to tell me and I instantly became worried it was something terrible.

"Is everything alright? Is it bad?" I asked.

"No! Oh no, it's not bad, it's just-" she stopped.

"Come on, what's the matter? It's not like your telling me you're getting married because you already are. What's next, are you pregnant?" I laughed.

She stopped fidgeting and looked at me. There was dead silence that you could even hear the crickets outside the window making noises. The laugh died on my face as I realized what just was announced.

"Are you?" I whispered.

She nodded. "Yea."

"OH MY GOD!" I yelled.

I threw off my covers as I jumped from the bed and ran to her. I enveloped her into a big hug and we both jumped around, giggling like school girls.

"I can't believe this! You're pregnant. Like for sure pregnant." I said.

"Jean checked me out this morning and confirmed it. I'm gonna have a baby!" yelled Sarah.

"Oh my goodness I cannot believe this for a second. This is just, oh my god, I can't even register this." I said.

"I know me either." laughed Sarah.

"Well have you told Ryan yet?" I asked her.

"No." she mumbled.

"What! You told me before you told your own husband! Girl you have some serious issues. I want you to get up right now and go and tell him!" I said.

"I can't!" she said.

"Why not! I think he deserves to know, and whether you want him to know or not, one of these days he's gonna figure it out." I said sarcastically.

"I know. I'm just scared I guess." she said.

"Well tough. This man already knows everything about you. He's gonna know something is off just like I new. You're too transparent Flip. People know when something is wrong with you, and those who are close to you know whether it's good or bad." I said.

"Yea you're right." she said.

"Of course I am right, I am always right." I smiled.

Sarah laughed and looked out the window. She sighed a deep sigh and turned to look at me again.

"Okay, I'm gonna do it." she said.

"That's it! Be brave!" I said enthusiastically.

"I can't." she said.

"Oh no you don't. You are not chickening out now. Come on!" I said.

I stood up, a bit wearily, and pulled her up after me. I gave her a great big push towards the door and sent her out into the hallway. I pointed my finger down the hall towards her room and gave her a look saying 'Do it now.'

She slumped her head and trekked down to her room. She knocked and Ryan opened the door.

"Sar? What's the matter?" he asked concerned.

"Ryan there's something I have to tell you." she said.

"Come on in hun." he said.

He pulled her inside and shut the door. My job was done. I turned around and went back to my warm and comfy bed. I flopped down and curled up, turning on the t.v and settling for an old movie.