Hey Guys! I'm back with an early update! I just felt like writing… so I did and viola I made a whole new chapter! Yay!
Everyone was still crowded in Chris' room, talking about numerous things. As the conversations went on, Lea disappeared out of the room and came back seconds later with a tray of cookies in her hands.
"Hey! Did everyone forget about the cookies I made!"
At that, everyone turned around, mouths wide open, and ran up to her almost running her over.
"Hey, hey take it easy. I want to stay in one piece!"
Everyone grabbed at least a cookie, the guys not including Chris and Darren, grabbed up to three.
"Woah! I made these for Chris and Darren and they didn't even have a chance to get one!"
The guys acted like they didn't hear her as they stuffed a cookie into their mouths. Lea went over by Darren, who was sitting in a chair near Chris' bed to hand him a cookie. He gladly took two. Lea then went by Chris to offer him a cookie as well.
"Here you go sweetie. They were supposed to be for you as a get well gift but….." Lea didn't finish her sentence. She just glanced at the guys who smiled a toothy grin back at her.
"No worries. After all, how could I eat these all by myself? Plus they deserve it; they've been working hard all day," Chris glanced at them while taking a cookie.
"You're only gonna take one?"
"For now. I don't want to upset my stomach. I'll see if I'm up for another one later."
"Oh right, I almost forgot. Have you taken any medicine for it?"
"Yes actually. I took some Pepto Bismol earlier. I think it's working because I haven't gotten sick ever since," Chris said without thinking.
"Wait, you got sick again? When? I thought the last time was at the studio right after you fainted…." Lea looked at him with worried eyes and a serious face.
Chris hesitated to speak. He didn't want to worry Lea. He was completely fine now.
"It's nothing. I'm fine now and that's all that matters."
"Chris, please tell me. Maybe I wasn't supposed to give you that cookie…. It's filled with empty calories and chocolate! Everyone knows that's not good for a stomach virus!"
"Lea, one cookie won't hurt…
"…But what if I gave it to you too early? You're not fully recovered. I can tell….."
"Lea I'm fine. I told you, ever since I took my medicine nothing happened."
"But that was only ten minutes ago."
Chris laughed silently and shook his head, "I can't deal with you anymore. You're just too overprotective."
"I care about you and I've never experienced a sick Chris. Out of all the years I've known you, you have never gotten sick so that's why I got so worried and my mother instincts kicked in."
"Aww that's so sweet. I really want to hug you right now but I can't, in fear of getting you sick as well."
"Well when you get better you can give me all the hugs in the world!"
"Yes, I sure will!"
Lea and Chris continued their own conversation as many people continued on with their conversations as well.
Almost an hour went by since the cast came in to visit Chris. Everyone was having so much fun keeping up their daily news and telling stories and having side conversations. Cory was the first to notice this though and speak up.
"Woah, it's 7:57! Didn't know time went by so quickly!"
"Yeah, right? It felt like only ten minutes passed by," Harry said.
"Crap, and we have an early shift tomorrow," Mark said after a big yawn.
"Don't we always have early shifts?" Ashley replied.
"Well sometimes we get left off easy. Tomorrow should be that day!" Jenna said.
"I agree, we all need a two hour delay or something," Naya said as everyone laughed.
"Or just a day off," Heather said.
"Yeah," most people in the room said.
"Guys, instead of arguing and pretending like we're gonna get a day off tomorrow, let's just all say bye to Chris and Darren and go to our trailers and get a goodnight's rest," Lea proposed.
"Ok Rachel Berry," Naya said after shaking her head.
"Guys I think Lea…uh..Rachel..is right on this one." Cory said and then laughed.
"You guys are so mean!" Lea said with a smirk on her face.
"I'm just playing with you. But seriously we should be going. I'm surprised Chris or Darren didn't already kick us out," Naya said.
"Right?" Heather replied.
The cast all gathered round to hug Chris and say they're goodbyes to Chris and Darren. They wished Chris to get well soon, and were slowly getting out of the trailer, most of the girls whining because they didn't spend enough time with Chris.
Darren waved them all off and closed the door behind him. Not even a minute later he received a text from Cory.
Cory: Hey man thanks so much for taking care of Chris and for letting us all come in to visit today. We're all really happy that Chris is ok. He certainly did make a fast recovery!
Darren smiled at this text and quickly texted back a reply.
Darren: It was no problem, really. Glad to see you guys! It was fun while it lasted! I'm glad that Chris is ok too. I think I'm gonna stay overnight just in case.
Cory: Yea that's a good idea. Goodnight to the both of yous!
Darren: Goodnight!
After Darren sent out his last text, he put his phone on the counter to charge and went back in Chris' bedroom for a last check up. Once again he found Chris fast asleep. He pulled the blanket over his body up until his neck making sure not to make any sudden movements that would wake him up. Darren got the almost empty cup of water off of the counter and brought it back to the kitchen sink right after he turned off the lights in Chris' room. He made sure to also keep the door open so Darren could hear him just in case he woke up.
As Darren was putting on his pyjamas, he remembered that he forgot to give Chris another spoonful of medicine. Darren didn't see it as a big deal though because Chris was already doing much better and he was already sleeping. Darren didn't have the heart to wake him up though. He figured that if Chris slept soundly without his medicine then he must not really need it.
Being done for the day, Darren tucked himself into bed on Chris' couch falling asleep within minutes.
Stuff's about to happen…. =O
