I get the feeling that I'm falling and I wake up on the floor. Turns out I was falling this time. I unravel myself from the blankets and just lay there. I feel a little better but I still want sleep. I'm guessing Brian didn't get anything since he didn't wake me up. What time is it anyways?

6:37 AM 

I slept for an entire day?

I'm going back to sleep.

I throw myself back on my bed and close my eyes, reveling at the feeling of the soft pillow. I stretch out my limbs and get a few pops. I sit up reluctantly and notice a half-empty glass of water and a bowl of fruit. I'm assuming that's for me but what's up with the fruit? 

"Morning Tyler. I figured it's important that you get your energy up as soon as possible because I'm close to getting Craig's location. So I did some research and for the next week you'll be eating fruit. Of course you'll still be eating fruit with Craig here because I think we'll be getting him tomorrow. So for now I'm going to help you eat as much fruit as you feel you can and get you hydrated. I already took Archie and Kino on a walk so don't worry about them. I also got the guest bedroom set up for Craig." Well I only asked you to do one of those things but o k.

"Well haven't you been busy?" Brian smiles and chuckles a bit, nodding.

"It feels so relieving to hear you being sarcastic. Which is something I never really thought I'd say." I grin and Brian comes over to me, sitting next to me on my bed. He picks up the bowl of fruit and a fork. He stabs a cut up strawberry and puts it up to my mouth. I raise an eyebrow and he rolls his eyes, still smiling happily. "Entertain me." I shrug and open my mouth, letting him feed me. I don't know why he enjoys doing this, but I'm not complaining as much as I could be.

I'm just excited about the fact that we're getting somewhere. He's had one day and he's already almost found Craig while I've been looking for three months and nothing. I can't wait to find Craig. I'm still punching him but I don't think I'll do it immediately. There'd be a few minutes of shock over seeing him first. Then I think I wouldn't believe that it was him. Then I'd realize it is him and I'd hug him, then I would punch him. It sounds like a plan. But what if he's hurt? If he's hurt then I won't punch him until he's better. I hope he isn't hurt. I'm glad to know he's alive but he might be hurt. I really don't want him to be hurt.

"You don't want any more?" I look Brian in the eyes and shake my head. "Three pieces. That's good. You did good Tyler." I nod and smile slightly. It doesn't feel as forced this time. I'm still super tired so I'm just going to lay right back down. Brian chuckles quietly and bends down to pick up the blanket, laying it back on me. "Yeah you can sleep more. I figured you would crash after you got a bit of sleep.

I hum in appreciation and fall asleep with Brian beside me. 

(Time skip because this isn't going to be the third chapter that ends with Tyler sleeping it's just not happening)

I go to sit on the couch but miss and fall in front of it. I just want to go back to sleep but I have to get out of that room. I'm going to find Craig tomorrow. Plus I just slept for 12 hours I should be good. I go into the fridge and find the bowl of fruit Brian had given me. I feel sick looking at the bowl, and in order to keep everything I'd eaten at breakfast in, I put the bowl back in the fridge. I get the feeling the sickness is why Brian wanted to feed me. He did say he had done research maybe feeling sick trying to eat on your own is something that happens. 

"It's okay if you can't eat on your own. I don't expect Craig to be able to either." I squint at Brian and he smiles softly at me. "I called a few times and got an answer. Craig answered. He didn't sound good but, I managed to track the call so we'll be heading out in an hour or two. I want you to take a shower and eat a bit of fruit first so once you do that we'll leave." I nod and rush to get ready for a shower. If Craig doesn't sound good then maybe something did happen to him. Whatever it is, I need to be there for him and I need him to trust me. 

I grab a pair of clothes, my last pair of clothes as I haven't done laundry in a few months, and I head into the bathroom. I strip and turn the water on, stepping in and shivering at the cold, yet showering immediately.

(Slight time skip to like half an hour later)

I finish scrubbing at my hair with the towel and throw it into a small pile of dirty towels. I look at my reflection through the broken mirror above my sink. I should get that replaced before Craig gets here. I smile at the thought of him coming here and walk out of the bathroom and into the living room, where I see Brian sitting down waiting with the bowl of fruit beside him. I get a gross taste in my mouth and a sinking feeling in my stomach at the thought of eating but I force myself over to Brian. I have to hurt for Craig. If eating hurts, then so be it. Brian looks at me as I sit beside him. 

"Well at least now you don't look too much like dogs shit." I smile slightly at the humor in his voice and so begins the process of eating slowly trying to resist the urge to stop. "Four pieces. Slight improvement which is good. Alright, you should get a coat on and I'll make sure Archie and Kino will be ok while we're out. The trip will take all day so I want to make sure they don't ruin the house." I nod and walk over to the coat rack, picking a white hoodie and slipping it on. By slipping it on I mean it was really big on me even though it used to fit perfectly. I look out the window and see that it's night. I thought Brian said we were leaving tomorrow earlier? I don't care if anything I'll sleep in the car. Or maybe Brian should he's been so busy taking care of me, Archie, and Kino I don't know how much sleep he's gotten himself. 

"Alright, let's go. I have the address in google maps now and it'll take 6 hours to get there. So it'll be 1 AM by the time we get there if traffic's good." You know what? Why not.

"Ok just let me start off driving so you can get some sleep. I can only imagine you haven't slept much and I want you to be rested in case shit goes sideways." Brian looks like he's about to protest but I raise an eyebrow and he falters. He nods his head and gives me his car keys. I smile triumphantly and waltz out to his car, Brian dragging his feet behind me. 

Word count- 1280

(All the times where Tyler just wanted to sleep was just me self-projecting because I was tired but I really wanted to write this. Anyways I hope ye enjoyed and I'm going to go read this book because it makes me happy.)