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              Mark's P.O.V

The sunlight shone brightly through the windows. Jack was curled up in a ball, the same pain filled expression on his sleeping face.

I brushed sweat from his forehead gently, not to alarm him. He suddenly shot up, breathing heavily.

"No! Not him!!" He suddenly screamed. He clutched his shoulder in pain. I wrapped my arms around him gently. He buried his head into my shoulder, sobbing. I held him close, feeling his racing heartbeat against my chest.

"It's alright darlin'. You're ok, you're safe now. It was just a dream." I soothed. I rubbed his back, wishing away his pain.

He pulled me closer, his sobs dying down. He sniffled, and curled deeper into my side. I chuckled.

"See? You're ok, Jack. Everything's gonna be ok. It was just a dream."

"But it felt so real." He muttered, snuggling into me again.

"I know baby boy. I'm sorry, it'll be over soon, I promise." I told him.

He snorted, holding back laughter. He tried to hide his smile, but I saw. I pulled back and arched and eyebrow.

"And what's so funny?"

"You called be baby boy." He said, his smile growing across his face.
I grinned. "So? Do you like that nickname?"

He nodded, still trying to hide his smile again. I hugged him closer and planted a kiss on his head. He giggled, for the first time in ages.

"I'll get you something to eat."

                    .o0O0o.

I walked out to the kitchen, seeing that Marzia and Felix were already out there having their coffee. Adam wasn't to far off, cooking what smelled like eggs.

They all looked up, surprised. Adam was the first to speak, attempting to break the tension. "Good morning!" He said cheerfully.

"Morning." I replied.

"How is he?" Felix asked, concern written all over his face. I suddenly noticed the bags under Felix's eyes. He hadn't gotten enough sleep lately, despite no longer needing someone to stay awake and keep watch. Felix had taken Jack's sickness just as harshly as me. As all of us. Marzia avoided my gaze, clearly upset about last night.

"He's ok. He had another nightmare, but he's fine now." I reassured them.

Adam rubbed his chin. "I bet he's hungry right about know, right?"
I nodded. Instead of giving me a plate of eggs like I had expected, he handed me a plate with raw meat on it.

"Are you kidding me?" I asked, disgusted. "You're not even gonna cook his food? He's dying!"

Adam shook his head. "At this point of the infection, he won't eat anything else. Nothing but raw meat will make him feel full."

I still looked doubtfully at the plate in my hands.

"It can't hurt to get him to eat it."

"I'll take it to him." Marzia offered.

I shot her a look, but I didn't say anything. She just took the plate, and went down the hall. I glanced at Felix, sending him a questioning look.

"She's trying to apologize. She'll talk to you next." He explained. Felix poured a cup of coffee and handed it to me. "She just didn't want to lose another friend."

"She's not going to lose anyone. Jack'll be fine, and I won't be bit anytime soon." I replied firmly.

Adam stayed silent. I didn't know if it was because he didn't want to intervene, or because he was hiding something. I still didn't trust him.

                    .o0O0o.

                Jack's P.O.V

I had since laid back down, under the covers. I was freezing cold, but sweating like crazy. The nightmares were getting worse, and it had barely been a week since I was bitten. I didn't like thinking about it, just the thought of what happened would make the pain in my shoulder almost unbearable.

A soft knock ripped me from my thoughts. I slowly sat up, expecting to see Mark. I was surprised to see Marzia poke her head into the room.

"May I come in? I've got breakfast for you."

I nodded. "Come on in."

She walked in, and closed the door behind her. She took a seat in the chair beside my bed, still holding the plate in her hands.

"I hate that chair." I told her. She looked at me in confusion. "It makes me feel like I'm in a hospital, and that everyone wants to hold my hand."

She chuckled softly. She looked doubtfully at the plate, but handed it to me, placing it on my lap. "It's not much, but Dr. Adam said it's what you'd want."

The smell of the meat made my mouth water, but I pushed it away. I shook my head. I couldn't eat. It was true, Dr. Adam's theory, but if I started eating Marzia would have to leave the room.

"Go on." She coxted. "You need to eat something."

I shook my head again. The last thing I wanted to think about right now, was meat.

"Jack." She said sternly.

I sighed, defeated. I took one bite, and it took all my power not to eat anymore. "That's it, that's all I'm having."

She frowned, but decided to let it go.

"How are you feeling?" She asked, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Not so hot." I admitted. "It's a mix of everything, really. I just hope I can get that d*nmed cure in time."

"You'll be fine." Marzia said. "Listen, about last night, I'm-"

"Don't you dare apologize. You were right. I could hurt any one of you, and you all have to be more careful. Especially Mark." I interrupted.

She shook her head. "I was too harsh on Mark. He's in love, and he wants to be with you every minute to protect you. But he does need to be more careful. And I was too harsh on you. You can't control this, and as your friend, I need to be here for you."

I closed my eyes and smiled. "Thank you Marzia."

She sat with me a while, keeping me company. She continued talking with me, it kept me calm, hearing another's voice. Out of the blue, she asks,

"So, how's you and Mark?"

Heat rushed to my face, remembering the previous night. After telling Mark my feelings for him, we had cuddled until he woke up. He had smiled when I told him, but I had yet to know what Mark thought. He had feelings for me no doubt, but would he date a Plaguer?

"I-I don't know. He likes me, I like him, but that's all I know." I gulped. "I'll talk to him later, but can you stay? I'd be glad of the company 'till I fall asleep."

She smiled, and stayed there with me. "We're here Sean. Don't you forget that."

~*~

My eyes were closed, wind blowing through my hair. I felt myself moving quickly forward, as the wind blew unforgivingly in my face. I suddenly came to a stop, and opened my eyes.

My conter-part stood in front of me. I'd grown accustomed to seeing him in my dreams, and I was afraid I'd see him when I wake as well.

His eyes shot open and locked with mine. His cold, empty, gaze burning my eyes. He slightly tilted his head as if he was trying to figure out what to make of me.

He suddenly was focused on whatever was behind me. I turned to see Mark, staring at us with a terrified look on his face. Mark started to back up, but my conter-part was quicker.

I tried to reach out, but again, I couldn't move. As soon as he reached Mark, I shut my eyes. Screams echoed in my head and tears flowed down my cheeks.

"Is this what it felt like for you? Is this how you felt when I got bitten? Is this how you hear my screams, wanting to shut off your hearing to make it stop? I'm sorry I put you through this, I'm so, so, sorry!!"

I opened my eyes, and the sight laid out before me tore me apart.

"MARK!!"

~*~

I sat up in tears. I didn't even react to the pain corsing through me, I just placed my head in my knees and sobbed. I jumped at a sudden hand on my good shoulder. Dr. Adam was sitting beside me.

"Wanna talk about it kid? Those nightmares can get pretty intense." He asked gently.

"No, I don't want to talk about it! Not now, not ever! I never want to see that again!" I shouted, not bothering to keep quiet. They were all used to me being loud by now.

"I know how you feel Jack, I really do. I'm sorry you have to go through this. I'm sorry, but the symptoms and nightmares will get worse until you get the cure. Till then, stay strong kid." He said, rubbing my good shoulder kindly.

"I'm so terrified I'll hurt him." I mumbled, keeping my head buried in my knees.

"I know. That fear will only get worse, but the good news is, that you'll live to see him another day." He promised. I looked up, meeting his gaze. He smiled and got up.

"I'm gonna go tell Mark he'll be in to see you. He's been anxious all day. He's still on the couch, for goodness sake. Everything will be fine, you'll see." He walked out and down the hall. A few moments later, I heard Mark running down the hall and into my room.

He wrapped his arms gently around me, sitting down on the bed next to me. He pulled away, and stared at me with those big brown eyes.

"Hey, hey it's ok. I'm here, I'm here Jack."

I grabbed his cheeks and pulled him into a kiss. He grasped the nape of my neck, and his other arm stayed wrapped around me.

I pulled away and said with tears in my eyes, "You have no idea how great it is to hear you say that, Grá mo shaol."

Well that's it for today everyone! I hope you liked this chapter, the next one shall be up soon! Don't forget to comment and vote! Buh-bye!!

~*Sarah*~