I carefully gather him in my arms and carry him to the bed, his skin is cold and body frail... nothing like the ex solider physique I knew. My heart is pounding in my chest waiting for the medic to get here, I pull out my phone to text Louise to water and some warmer blankets right now, a few seconds later there's a knock on the door, before I can even go open it it swinga open and Louise is standing there holding water bottles and and a thick weighted blanket
What's wrong, I got the urgent text! Is he alright??
He rushed in quickly rushing to his bedside,
Oh my god he looks so pale...
He says his voice dropping to barely above a whisper sounding so small,
He fainted...the doctor is on its way...
That's when there was a knock on the door, the medic finally showed up, Louise went to open the door and the medic rushed in holding his kit, after doing some tests
He's severely malnourished and dehydrated...he's also underweight for his height...he needs rest and a proper diet so this doesn't escalate further.
My stomach sinks, I mean it was obvious looking at him but it still hurts to hear it from someone else, the medic leaves after prescribing more meds and tons of rest and good food. Louise turns to me
Is he going to be okay...
Yeah...I'll make Damm sure of it...
Louise nods and leaves the room dimming the lights. The watch him leave and get the weighed blanket and cover him with it...he looks so small under there...
A COUPLE DAYS LATER
PHEONIX'S POV
The last thing I remember was Sebastian's face before I passed out...I don't know how long it's been...I try to open my eyes but they feel like they're made from steel...it takes some time but I manage to open them half way...the room is dim and as I look around I see Sebastian sleeping in an armchair next to the bed...my body is sore and I can't even feel most of it...an involuntary groan escapes me and that very second Sebastian's eyes fly open and he nearly falls out of the chair trying to reach me
Pheonix?? Baby are you okay? Can you hear me??
His voice is desperate and hoarse...I muster up the strength
Mmmn..w..what...what happened...
You fainted... doctor said that you're malnourished and dehydrated...how are you feeling?
I..I'm okay...I.. just have a headache...
He quickly reached for a bottle of water and puts a straw in, he carefully helpse sit up by leaning against the pillows
Here...drink this... slowly...
I only manage a couple sips before my body gives up, he doesn't get mad...he just screws the cap back on
It's okay...it's there for later...from now on... you're going to rest...no movement for a few days,
I..it's fine..I'm okay...
Yoire not okay pheonix...do you know how worried I was when you fainted? You're resting for a few days. That's final.
He pulls his phone out and texts someone and a while later a maid walks in holding a bowl of soup
Here...have it...I know you don't like shrimp but it's good for you
He carefully holds out a spoon towards my face
I..it's not that...I can't eat shrimp..I'm allergic...not just shrimp...all seafood...
He quickly pulls the bowl back eyes wide in panic
Wait... really...that day I almost...fed you poison...
It's okay...it's not your fault...you didn't know...
I guess I'll have to learn everything about you...
He says with a chuckle,
I'm sorry...
Don't be. I'll gladly learn everything about you a hundred times...if you'll tell me that is...
He asks with a hopeful expression,
Of course...ask away...
Alright...is your favorite color really that?
No...I don't have a favorite color...
Okay then what about movie?
Also nothing...I don't watch movies...
TV shows?
None...
No friends?
I haven't seen it...
His eyes widen with every answer...it's kind of adorable...
Damm...I miss Liam...
He laughs
Hey!
I'm sorry, but honestly he was more interesting
He laughs before pulling out his phone to text the kitchen again, a while the same maid walks in holding another bowl of soup
Here...no shrimp this time, the spice is mild too
Can you add some more...?
Huh?
The spice...
Wait...you can eat spicy food?
I love spicy food...I don't know why people always assume I don't...
Huh... another new thing I learned
He smiles as he goes to grab some paprika from the cabinet
Here, add as much as you want...but you're finishing every last drop of it