Forever Yours

Chapter 7

I placed the water Rhys gave me on my desk and climbed back in bed. I curled up with Mr. Moo, snuggling into my blankets hoping they'd swallow me whole. I flipped through Netflix and landed on the movie Tangled.

Oh my gosh!! They haven't had Tangled on here in so long! I quickly press play and allow myself to fall deeper into little space.

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By the time the movie finished, I was starting to come out of little space. I was still curled up in bed when I heard a knock at my door. Since I was bigger now I felt like I could actually handle a conversation with Rhys. I open the door and just as I expected there was Rhys standing there.

"Hey I wanted to check and see how you're feeling, if you needed anything." He said with a soft smile.

I smiled and thought for a second. Maybe I could ask him to take me to the dollar store.

"Actually would you be able to drive me to the store, I need to buy my own food. Again I'm sorry for stealing." I looked down at the last part, still embarrassed for taking from them and then getting sick as a result.

"Of course, I'll grab my keys and we can head out!" Rhys said cheerfully, like he was hoping he'd be able to do something. He kind of reminds me of a puppy, I laughed to myself. I tossed on some pajama pants and headed to the kitchen to meet Rhys.

When I got there I watched him walk out of Kai's room, a scowl on his face. He saw me and immediately his expression changed.

"You ready?" He smiled, I nodded and we headed out.

Rhys ended up taking me to the Walmart instead of the dollar store. I didn't specify what store which is on me, so now I will spend more than I hoped. I wanted to make the trip quick, not exactly being too keen on big public places like this.

Rhys walked behind me carrying the basket. I tried to tell him to wait in the car, that I'd be fine. But he just said that he didn't want to leave me since I was sick. I attempted to tell him I felt fine but he wouldn't listen. So now here we are, Rhys with a basket of cereal and instant noodles.

"Is this really all you're getting?" He questioned. His eyes scanning me.

"Yeah, I can just eat at the dining hall, plus I'll come back in a week or two for more. Gotta wait for the pay check," I joked. I knew I was lying, I didn't have a job, meaning this food needed to last me for a while. I would try to last a month with what I bought. The longer I can go between shopping trips, the longer my money will last.

After checking out we headed back to the car. Once again Rhys insisted on carrying my groceries. I didn't have the energy to argue so I just rolled my eyes and let him follow me.

Once back at the dorms, I gave him a small thank you before taking my groceries to my room. I know I stole their food but I really didn't want them stealing mine. I know, hypocritical. I unpacked my bags and decided I'd let my stomach rest tonight and try eating again in the morning.

Looking at the clock, it was a little past 10, so I decided I should probably go to bed. Turning off my laptop, I took my pills with the water Rhys had given me earlier, and climbed into bed. I was exhausted from today and just wanted to sleep. I tossed and turned until another nightmare filled sleep took me.