Whey: (n.) Off-white.
Characters: Danny, Sam, Tucker, Jazz
Genre: Friendship/Drama
Rating: K+
Summary: When most content, sometimes the worst can happen.
It was a normal day. Just an ordinary day. Carefree and full of dreams, the teens didn't have a fear in the world.
Playing video games, watching movies, teasing each other. All in all, being regular teenagers. God knows they could use the break. But during a moment of contentment, the worst events can occur.
The four had decided to take a walk through the town after being cooped-up all day. A boy wearing black-rimmed glasses was cracking jokes, the other three in peals of laughter. It was when the girl glanced up at her friend and gasped, that things went downhill.
He stared at her in confusion.
"Sam? What's wrong?"
She shook her head, mouth open in shock.
"Danny, your eyes...they're yellow...
He tilted his head to the side. "What?"
The other two turned towards him.
"Whoa, Sam's right Danny. Take a look at this Jazz."
Taking a step forward, the redhead placed a hand on her brothers forehead, trying to get a better view of his eyes. Her own widened in shock.
"Jaundice," she gasped out, as the boy pulled away from her.
"We...we have to get you to a hospital."
Danny raised on eyebrow. "Jazz, I feel fine." She paid his retort no attention.
She stared tugging on his arm, leading him down the sidewalk, Sam and Tucker on their heels.
"Jazz-
-NO! You may not feel it Danny, but you're in serious trouble. Your livers failing!"
Tucker piped up. "How do you know?" He glanced at Sam warily as she bit her lip.
"His eyes and even his skintone are turning yellow. Can you guys help on his other side?"
Tucker immediately caught up and took his right arm, pullnig it over his own shoulder.
Danny tried to pull out of their grasp. "Guys? I'm fine, seriously."
Seconds later, he passed out in their arms.