This is the first requested story by @Jordynherondale

The story is about Y/n who is friends of the Hawthornes and lives with them, she dates Xander who is the same age as her (17), her best friends are Jameson, Libby and Nash. Basically Xander gets sick but he doesn't tell anyone because he doesnt want to burden anyone with it.

Xander's pov:

I wake up, feeling like my mind is exploding. I pull the covers back over my head as the lights make it hurt more. I finally work up enough courage to get up. I don't bother making my bed or opening my blinds, instead i just through my uniform on and head downstairs. I reach the kitchen and find everyone already eating without me.

"Jesus, you ok?" Y/n asks me with a concerned frown. "Yeah?" I say confused "Why?" Everyone turns to me as i walk to sit next to her. "Your really pale" i shrug it off, my head still hurts but it isnt that bad, probably just didnt get enough sleep.

I start eating and can only manage a piece of toast, no butter or anything else. "Now i know somethings wrong" she jokes as i usually eat plates full. I dont laugh, but everyone else does. I finish the toast and head upstairs to brush my teeth. I finally see myself in the mirror only to find a ghost staring back at me. I really am pale. Maybe i should start going to bed earlier. I force myself to walk down the stairs and into the car. "Seriously are you ok?" Y/n asks as i take my seat next to her in the car. Avery in front next to Oren, Jameson on Y/N's left and me on her right. Oren starts the car. "Im fine" i huff, starting to get annoyed with her.

My nose begins running and making me feel how i look. I barely even notice my cough progressing until Thea nudges me in robotics "Hey, whatever disease you have, i dont want it so stop coughing." My throat burns with each cough.

Lunch finally arrives and i try to keep to myself.

Y/N's pov:

I stalk the halls trying to find Xander. I haven't seen him all day and i want to make sure he's ok. I try the robotics room, the canteen and even the library. When im in the library i run into Avery and Jameson.

"You havent seen Xander have you?" I ask. "Not since this morning. Is everything ok with him?" Jameson asks. "I don't know, he keeps insisting he's fine and he wouldnt lie. He's probably just stayed up all night to build a robot or something and is facing the consequences." Avery laughs and i head out. 

Xanders pov: 

I skip lunch and just sit outside school on a bench. The cool air feels nice but i know it'll just make me feel worse later on. I successfully avoid everyone all day and walk home alone, which definitely isnt a good idea because im completely drained when i get home. I run up the millions of stairs and flop into my unmade bed before even changing. Eventually sleep comes.

Y/N's pov:

"Where's Xander?" Nash asks as we all sit around the table for dinner, his empty chair stares at me. "I dont know. I havent seen him since this morning and i was about to ask you the same thing." I shrug. "I would bet money that he's playing with robots and lost track of time, save his food and he can get it later." Grayson says.

*Time jump to next day*

Xanders pov:

I force myself out of bed again and realise it isnt a lack of sleep, i think i have a cold of some sort. I read my phone, two texts from Nash, 8 from Y/n and a few missed calls. 

Nash 🐷

Where are you? Dinners ready.

Left your dinner out.

Y/N/N ❤️‍🔥

Hey x

Where are you? x

Missed you at lunch x

Everything ok? x

Are you mad at me x

You skipped dinner x

We left your dinner in the dining room, head down and get it x

I can come down and sit with you whilst you eat x

Night, Love you ❤️❤️❤️

Today at 7:45am

Everything's fine x

 sorry i never came down or texted you back x

 Had and early night x

love you too x

Its only now i realise the time and jump up, i brush my teeth and get dressed, i look like a mess but i dont care. I get in the back of the suv in the same seat as yesterday.

"You look awful" Jameson leans over Y/n. "Thank you dear brother, always there to brighten my day." I respond, voice raspy and choked. "You sound awful" he adds. I give a sarcastic smile and turn towards the window. "I hate to agree with him but he is right." Y/n frowns "Thank you so much guys. Avery? Anything you want to make me feel even worse?" I respond "No, you know we dont mean it like that" i say nothing back and place my elbows on my knees, i place my head in my hands and rub my forehead which aches with every sound. She places a hand on my back. "Xander" Jameson is concerned which is a rare sight. "I'm fine" i respond. 

"Xander" Jameson says more sternly now. "I'm fine" I yell. The car pulls over and i get out. Heading inside. "Xan wait" Y/n yells. I get away eventually and enter my first class. I somehow manage to shiver and sweat at the same time. After my next class, i cant even talk because of how bad the cough is and how sore its making my throat. I keep my head on the desk the entire class which is fine because my teacher never noticed. I leave the class at lunch and head into the bathroom. I sit on one of the toilets that still has the cover over it. A feeling of nausea washes over me. I quickly turn to face the toilet on my knees as i spew in the toilet. 

I flush away the mess and sit on the seat again. "Xander?" I hear Jameson ask. I ignore him, praying he'll leave. Obviously not though because he's a Hawthorne and he's stubborn as hell. I hear the door of the boys bathroom open. "He's in here" Jameson says. I hear footsteps enter, followed by the door closing again. 

She knocks on the stall door "You okay in there?" She asks "Better than ever" i croak. "Open up" Jameson demands. Before i can respond the same nauseas feeling comes back and i find myself over the toilet once again. Once i finish i let out a whimper, clutching my stomach. "I think my stomach is trying to digest itself" i groan. Y/n somehow manages to open the door to the stall and they swing it open. 

"Im fine" i groan. "You just threw up... Twice. you are not okay." Y/n says. "Tell me what's wrong" she begs. "I have a headache that feels like my brain could explode any second, my nose is all runny, i have a cough that makes my throat burns every time i speak, my body aches, i keep shivering yet im still sweating, i feel nauseas every now and then which leads to me throwing up. Plus im tired as hell. What isnt wrong with me" 

"Did you sleep the night before last?" Jameson asks "Yeah just like 2 hours but yesterday i slept from 4pm-7:45am so i dont think its that" it still burns to talk but i power through. "No i dont either. It sounds like the flu." Jameson sighs. "Regardless of what's wrong with you, you need rest" y/n smiles slightly.

"Help me help him up" y/n asks Jameson, who reaches a hand out "i can stand up myself" i argue. I try to pull myself up, finally making it up and immediately buckling under my feet and flopping back down. Jameson puts his arm out and helps me up. He swings my arm over his shoulder and Y/n does the same with my other one, not really succeeding because im much taller than her. They help me out of the bathroom and we get a ride home. "Why didn't you tell us?" Y/n asks as they help me through the building towards my wing.

"Because, you all have your own things to worry about, you dont need a sick puppy begging you for help." I reply. "Is that what you think?" She asks hurt. "Well.." "Well your wrong, even if the puppy just gets a little paper cut I'll still stop whatever im doing and help it because its the most adorable puppy in the world and i love it." She says. "I think im more of a hunter dog than a cute puppy. Im really scary and intimidating." She laughs at me "What? I could so be a hunting dog" she giggles. We reach my room and Jameson steps outside so Y/n can help me get changed into pjs. She tucks me into bed with 3 extra blankets. "Is that enough blankets? You know what I'll get more" "its fine" i reassure, already half asleep. "Ok well doctor will be here in a few hours so get as much sleep as you can." I nod with my eyes closed, not really listen. "love you". "You too" i add before sleep comes.

Y/N's pov:

I watch Xan sleep for a little before placing a kiss atop his head and exiting. The other three Hawthorne brothers accompanied by Avery stand waiting. "Is he sleeping?" Avery asks. I give her a nod. "Why didnt he tell us?" Grayson asks. "He said we all have our own things to worry about and we dont need a sick puppy begging for help.. then there was a whole conversation built around metaphors about puppies?" Jameson recalls. I had forgotten Jameson was present for that. "Is that really what he thinks?" Nash says in his thick Texas accent. "Well we have neglected him recently." Grayson sighs. "Im going to go make him some soup" I sigh. "You? Cook? Poor Xander" Jameson laughs. I give him a warning look before walking away. 

Xanders pov: 

Im woken up with a gentle shake to the shoulder. "Hey, docs gonna be here in ten" a soft voice speaks. I pry my eyes open and see Y/n. A smile forms on my face. I blow my nose in a tissue from the new box sitting next to my bed and a faint smell becomes clear, although it is my eyes that notice the bowl of soup sitting next to the tissue box first. "I made you chicken noodle soup. I didnt know which soup you liked but you seem like a chicken noodle guy." She smiles. "Chicken noodle is my favourite. Especially when you made it. Thank you" i smile weakly. "Scoot over" she says. "I don't want to get you sick as well" i frown. "I don't care. Even if i do get sick as well then we can suffer together. Movie marathons all day. And if i dont, movie marathons all day" she says, pushing me over so she can sit down. 

She sits down and i wrap my arm over her shoulder, she hands me the soup. I take a spoon full of it and slurp it down. She turns to see what i think and i plaster on a fake smile, nodding. "Your not a good liar. Give me it" she takes the soup and uses my spoon to try some, she swallows and immediately regrets it. She gags and shuts her eyes dramatically. "Oh my god im so sorry" she laughs. "Its the thought that counts." I smile while she puts the soup back on the table. She leans in and hugs me tightly. 

A/N: Hi, so i dont really like my writing in this one, i dont think its my best and i dont think i accurately portrayed some of the characters. I definitely didnt do the book justice but it works Ig. This is the first one i am posting even though i made a whole other one then decided i liked this one a little bit more for my first post. Lmk what you thought and give me tips so i can improve next time, also give me new ideas for other ones because ive only got one so far and its this. The next ones will probably be thought of by me. Also, yeah i did make Nash's emoji on Xanders phone a pig because why not. Have a great day/night, if you decide to read any further thank you and enjoy. Thanks so so much for reading, i hope you enjoyed. Bye 💵🧍‍♂️

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