One word to describe myself?

Bored.

Being sick felt horrible. I sneezed loudly ... again! I felt lightheaded with all the sneezing I was doing today. I gently rubbed my eyes which were watering.

I was sitting in a darkened room with blankets wrapped around me while the television was playing F.R.I.E.N.D.S. My eyes were watering and I had a running nose. I was the epitome of a mess. There was a knock at my door and I turned towards it slowly. Groaning, I got off the bed and scratched my head with one hand while I snapped the fingers on my other hand in front of my face as I yawned loudly.

Yeah, welcome to reality.

Reaching the door, I looked through the peep hole to see the man I loved the most. Despite my sick state I smiled as I opened the door.

"Daddy!" I said as I launched myself onto him. He chuckled before hugging me close. "Hey blueberry!" He said and I rolled my eyes at the name. He gently soothed my hair and I smiled into his shoulder before I finally remembered what he did. It wiped the smile right off my face as I pulled out of his arms to glare at him.

Sensing my change in mood, he gulped before smiling at me nervously. "Before making any rash decisions, just remember that I'm your only father and you love me a lot." He said cautiously as I humphed out in frustration.

"Why dad? Why?!" I asked as I walked back towards my bed and picked up the blanket and getting into it. "How could you put me in an action movie?! I fail PT." I said incredulously as I crossed my arms.

My dad scratched the back of his neck before walking towards me slowly and sitting on the edge of the bed. "It's my only wish. It would make me feel great if you could act in this movie, you know and I just feel it in my guts- you'll suit the role perfectly!" He said with hopeful eyes and I sighed before my eyes widened.

"You're dying?!" I asked pointing an accusing finger in his direction. He blinked at me once, then twice before he widened his eyes as well.

"No!" He screamed putting his hands up. "Why would you even ask me that?!" He asked as his eye twitched.

I sighed in relief before answering."Geez dad! Refrain from using words like 'only wish' then, will ya?" I asked placing my hand on my chest. "So you're not dying?" I confirmed once more. He gave me a dead pan look in reply. "Okay, then you're previous reason is overruled. You have anything else to support your case?" I asked in a serious tone as I narrowed my eyes at him.

"You get to have superpowers." He tried in a doubtful voice.

Well, this changes things.

"I'm listening" I said slightly turning towards him.

"You can freeze or de-freeze anything?" He said, though it sounded more like a question.

Um.. was he directing frozen?!

I gave him a dead panned look before faking a yawn and turning back to the other side. "Your creativity astounds me." I said rolling my eyes.

"No, no, wait!" He exclaimed as I turned my head to give him a bored look as he put on his thoughtful face. "You can make objects appear from your imagination." He said proudly as I considered it.

"Does that include food?" I asked with narrowed eyes as he nodded enthusiastically. "OK, I'm listening," I said as I turned back around.

"You get to fight bad zombies." He continued with a smile.

Hmm... who would say no to that?!

"OK, done! We've got a deal." I said in a business like tone and he smiled widely at me. I stretched out my hand and he shook it.

Achoo!!

I sneezed again as my dad moved away slightly. He then ruffled my hair a little as I just fell back on the bed. His phone took this moment to ring and I just looked up slightly and gestured for him to take it. Must be someone important anyway. He gave me a gentle smile before getting up and leaving.

It was hardly five minutes since he left when two knocks sounded at the door. "Come in!" I said in a hoarse voice as I covered myself with the blankets. Jason's head poked in and he regarded me with apologetic eyes.

Oh, just wait till I'm feeling better and I can't guarantee his survival when I'm done with him!

I huffed out in irritation and narrowed my eyes down at him. Not sensing the dangerous situation he was in, he timidly came inside and settled down next to me with a white plate in his hands. I looked from the plate to him and frowned.

"I got you lunch," he said in a small voice as he placed the plate on my lap. I curiously opened the top plate to see what was inside. I immediately scrunched up my nose as I saw broccoli, eggplant, cucumber and coriander scattered across the plate in what I assumed to be a salad.

No wait, an inedible salad.

I shook my head and took it from my lap and placed it on his. Sending me a look of pity he too shook his head and placed it back on my lap.

Oh the nerve of this pig!

Putting on my stern face, I pushed it towards him again. "Jason, no!" I said strictly.

He rolled his eyes at my response and pushed it back. "Avalon, yes." He said with finality in his voice.

I whined and pushed it back. "Jace, please!" I said giving him the infamous puppy dog eyes. He crossed his arms across his chest and looked away. Scratch that, he looked anywhere but at me.

"I'll die if I eat that. I'm allergic to it. Don't believe the doctors, they lie about it but I honestly am." I said placing my hand on my chest as he rolled his eyes.

"Look, Angelina told.. no wait, ordered me to make you finish it no matter what." He said with a sigh.

"Well, that's what you told me yesterday as well. Now, I wonder why I can't trust you," I said as I put my finger on my chin.

"OK, see. I don't like being around sick people. I'm not trying to offend you or anything but seriously, I don't." He said rubbing his forehead after putting his head in his hands. "Consider this my apology, please," he pleaded.

I looked to the salad and then at him.

"That," I said pointing at the salad, "is your apology?" I asked raising my eyebrows skeptically.

"Please eat it," he said in a small voice.

If he didn't look so damn adorable...

I sighed before taking the plate out of his hands. Well, atlleast it's good for health...how bad could it be..?

Taking the fork, I scrunched my nose again as I pierced a broccoli and held it up to my face.

How could something smell so... unappealing?

Or is it just me?

Putting it in my mouth I quickly swallowed it. I almost gagged when I looked down at the rest of the plate I needed to finish.

It's not like I hate vegetables or anything. I have them all the time. I had French fries yesterday for instance. I'm a healthy person... potato happens to be my favourite vegetable you see. But the point is that when you're sick, you're taste buds just betray you and everything tastes so bad!

"Aww, Avey, don't cry!" Jason said, looking panicked.

Huh? Must be because of the cold building up.

"I- I just, I was just- trying to get you to eat. I'm sorry." He said scooting towards me worriedly.

I pulled at my full sleeves to cover my hands when an involuntary chill crept up.

"Would you feel better of I shared?" He asked hesitantly and I nodded immediately. He again sighed in response before taking  the plate from my lap.

Hah! Could this be my revenge?

Cue evil laugh!

He took the other plate which was used as a cover and transferred a portion of the salad into it. Taking one for himself he gave the other plate to me.

I gazed forward in astonishment as he effortlessly began to finish the food.

My jaw just literally got unhinged and dropped down.

No kidding!

He continued to nonchalantly put the vegetables into his mouth and chew on them, his face showing no expression at all.

He finished it fully and looked back at me with a slightly amused expression as I struggled to form a few basic words.

"See? I finished my share. You happy now?" He asked with raised eyebrows, a glint of hope in his eyes.

"Wel- I- wha- No!" I said in bewilderment, shaking my head from side to side as he immediately frowned.

"But why?" He groaned.

"See, that was revenge." I clarified. "The definition of revenge is to get back at someone and make them feel the pain!" I said putting my cold palms on my warm forehead. I sighed in contentment at the feeling and gently massaged my head.

"I've.. well, I've had worse," Jason said as I looked back up at him to see a distant look on his face and his eyes were filled with pain, thinking of some sad memory I didn't know.

I slowly scooted closer to him but he was too lost in this painful memory to notice. I gently touched his shoulder and this seemed to wake him up from his trance. I looked worriedly into his hazel coloured eyes. His hands gripped the bed sheet tightly for one second before shaking his head lightly and focusing back at me.

"What's wron-" I started off but he cut me off with a smile

"Can't believe you fell for it! I'm a pretty good actor huh?" He said.

What he didn't realise was that the smile didn't reach his eyes...

But I did.

"Yeah.. you fooled me." I said attempting a small smile while the wheels in my head were churning.

"Hey Avalon!" A female voice sounded from the door and both of us looked towards the door to see Angie standing there with a concerned look on her face. Her line of sight went down to the plate on my lap and a look of relief washed over her features and she sighed.

"Good thing you finished half of it already. I was afraid you wouldn't eat at all," she said smiling a little.

I smiled back guiltily but she didn't notice. I peeked towards the side looking at Jason who had regained his composure and was looking down as well.

"Yeah! Well, my job is done!" He said getting up and smiling at us. "I'll get going then," he said brightly as I narrowed my eyes at him subtly.

"Thanks Jason!" Angie said great fully as he just gave a tight lipped smile before stuffing his hands in his pocket and walking towards the door. He opened it and then turned around towards me again.

"Get well soon!" He said genuinely before walking out, shutting the door softly behind him.

Leaving me in a state of utter confusion as to what just happened some time ago.

"Ughm." Angie cleared her throat and I glanced at her slowly. She in turn motioned towards the plate on my lap and I sighed.

Here we go again.

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Author: So um.. hey...

Avalon: what the hell woman! One month! Are you trying to set a freaking record?

Angelina: *clears throat* actually more than a month...

Dad: And you would expect some better grammar for such a long wait..

Avalon: And a much longer chapter than this

Everyone:*glares at author*

Author: *squirms and looks down guiltily* But I-

Angelina: don't even think of giving an excuse!

Author: Well, I- Uh!

Kyle: Can you imagine how much my fans would've missed me?!

Avalon:*sighs and smacks his head*

Conner: He's right we weren't even included in this chapter!!

Author: you see-

Jason: Haha losers! I was! Proves she likes me more *blows kisses to everyone*

Kyle: What?!! I thought you liked me!! I thought we had something. *weeps*

Author: Okay, listen-

Avalon: Oh my god!! You're fictional!

Kyle: so are you! *sticks tongue out at Avalon*

Avalon: Oh you little piece of-

Aaron: so.. VOTE! COMMENT!

Avalon: And SHARE!! *sighs and gives up on humanity.*

Author: *whispers* you'll find all the characters next time. Promise.

Crew guy: the closing line is over woman! Just stop already!

Author: okay okay, Geez! *grumbles as she walks out*

Crew guy: I'm sorry you have to put up with her.

Author: I heard that!

Avalon: the curtains haven't closed?! Ok VOTE, COMMENT AND SHARE!! On your face Aaron! Boo you!

Aaron: Whatever makes you sleep at night.

Crew guy: *sighs and pulls down the curtains* *hands his resignation letter and admits himself in mental asylum far away from these mad people*

Aaron: love ya loads! Bye!..... and I get the last word. *bows while everyone claps* don't tell Avery though.

Avalon: I heard that! Ugh!!

Aaron: Oops..

(Aaron and Avalon run around in circles)

Rest of the people: *get some popcorn and watch*