#and then there's the dehydration to worry about...

[alotofpockets]

Rest & get better | Mapi Leon x Reader

Pockets 5k celebration prompt: "Your only job today is to rest and get better."

Woso masterlist | Words: 0.6k

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Mapi’s alarm was going off on the other side of the bed. You groaned because she wasn’t turning it off like she usually would. “Turn it off, please. It’s too loud.” You said, turning her way, but Mapi hadn’t even woken up from the loud noise. So, you leaned over her and turned it off yourself.

When you lay back down, you gently shake Mapi awake, and put your hand on her cheek when her eyes start to open slowly. She feels a little warm, but you brush it off, thinking it’s because she just woke up. 

“Good morning, cariño.” You say as you nuzzle into her. She just hums back, still half asleep and pulls you closer into her. “As much as I love this, we should get ready for training.” You placed a kiss on her cheek and got up to get ready. 

It wasn’t unusual for your girlfriend to stay in bed for a little longer, she loved to lie in and wake up a little more while you were getting ready. You love her very much, but you weren’t complaining about having the bathroom to yourself.

The two of you always had a nice routine going on mornings that you had training. You both worked alongside each other with getting ready, making breakfast, and getting your kit bags packed. 

You loved being able to rely on routines, and maybe being so focused on your part within them was the reason you missed that something was wrong with your girlfriend.

She took a little longer getting ready, didn't finish her breakfast, and flushed her drink down the drain when you weren't looking.

Every little change had gone unnoticed by you, until you were on the training grounds under the burning sun. It was a hot session for all of you, and that said a lot, since most of you were used to the temperatures in Barcelona.

Mapi didn't seem to be dealing with it well, she was slowing down. Her movements, that were usually quick, calculated and well executed, were now sloppy and not working out how she had planned.

You grabbed both your water bottles between exercises and walked her way to check in on her, but before you could even reach her side she slumped down to the ground.

“Mapi!” You yelled out in worry as you sprinted the rest of the way. Your yell alarming the rest of the team, including the medical team who instantly shot into action.

When you arrived by her side, she laid passed out on the ground. “Mapi, wake up.” you say while softly shaking her. But no immediate response. 

The medical team arrived shortly after, and with some icepacks they were able to wake her up quickly again. They did a complete check up, she had spiked a fever and seemed extremely dehydrated.

They advised her to go to the hospital to get some fluids, so that's what you did. You immediately packed up both your bags and drove her to the hospital. She was admitted and given IV fluids right away.

You had been sitting next to Mapi the whole time, silently supporting her while she was sleeping. But the moment she woke up again, she immediately tried to get up. When you told her to lay back down she shook her head. “I’ve got to finish training, we have to go back.”

With your hand on her arm still, you moved your finger over it gently. "Your only job today is to rest and get better.” And so she finally gave in, and laid back down. Getting the rest and fluids she needed to heal.

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[snugglebug-mj]

Changing the story Baby saja x reader

Chapter 2

(height chart just for fun)

Beep~ Beep~ Beep~

The sound of a machine, the smell of medicine, and a headache was the first thing that hit y/n when she came to. As Y/n opened her eyes she was blinded by the bright blurry light on the ceiling, making her groan as she looked away from the bright light.

I looked around I wasn't in my house, I was in the hospital. I sighed before rubbing my head gently ‘dang what happened why does my head hurt?’

My room door suddenly swung open making me jump and sit up quickly standing at the door were four people. Zoey, Rumi, Mira and Bobby looking worried “Y/n you're awake!!” Zoey yelled as she quickly ran over and jumped on me as the others made their way over to me after Bobby shut the door. Zoey had her head on my shoulder looking up at me with tears in her eyes.

“Y/n are you ok do you need anything?” Bobby asked gently, grabbing my hand like a worried father.

“Stupid, I told you to drink water” Mira huffed but she looked worried as well.

“What happened?” I asked gently, patting Zoey's head with my free hand.

“You came after me to make sure I was ok and after you found me and brought me back to the apartment you passed out. The doctor said it was from dehydration.” Rumi said quietly, rubbing her arms.

“Rumi, is your voice ok?” I quickly asked everyone looked shocked before chuckling

“There she is. Y/n always putting others before herself” Mira said with a smile before she flicked my forehead making me huff and pout as everyone laughed.

“Y/n I know you have an interview tomorrow but I think you might need to wait a little” Bobby said gently patting my hand I smiled at him “I'll be fine Bobby.” I said with a reassuring smile.

“Stubborn as always. Y/n you could stay with us we'll take care of you” Mira said as she sat down beside me “yeah we could take care of you like you took care of us” Zoey said with stars in her eyes Rumi nodded “yes you would be taken care of!” Rumi said, sitting on the bed at my feet.

I shake my head “tempting offer girls but, I need to do this for myself. I don't want to be a burden on anyone and I want to do this.” I said with confidence.

Everyone nodded, “alright fine BUT!” Mira started as she pointed a finger at me “if it doesn't work out or something happens you come back to us or call us” Mira said poking my forehead I chuckled before pushing her finger away.

“Yes big sister I promise” I teased making Mira’s ears go red as she Huffed and looked away as everyone chuckled.

I smiled slightly I only just saw the movie now I'm in the movie and I have to change the story. It feels like I've known these people for years.

“Mira, Zoey, Bobby why don't y'all go get some food and drinks.” Rumi said, making everyone perk up before jumping off the bed.

“Food!!!” Mira and Zoey said as they dragged Bobby out of the room leaving Rumi and me alone.

“Y/n what do you remember..” Rumi asked I looked at her

“Rumi I'm not scared of your patterns, and I'm not afraid of you.” I said with seriousness, making Rumi look at me in shock. I held my arms out to her, Rumi looked at me before she slowly crawled into my arms.

“You are an amazing person Rumi, so what if you have patterns, the girls, Bobby, the fans and I love and care for you deeply, and we will accept you no matter what.” I said gently, hugging Rumi. Rumi gently grabbed my arm and I felt her shaking then I felt something wet on my arm.

“Thank you y/n for everything..” Rumi whispered, I smiled and hugged her tighter.

“Are you going to tell the girls?” I asked Rumi, nodding against my shoulder.

“I want to but I'm scared to, Aunt Celine said I should hide them. Everything she said made me insecure about myself. What if they don't accept me?” Rumi asked

“Ima fight your aunt.” y/n

“Y/N NO!” Rumi

“Fine, I won't fight her but I will put hot sauce in her food next time I see her..” y/n

“Chuckle* y/n” Rumi

“But be for real Rumi, you, Mira and Zoey are like a true family. Yes everyone has ups and downs but at the end of the day y'all care for each other. I'm not going to rush you into telling them anything, just tell them when you're ready and remember family isn't always blood.” I whispered as Mira, Zoey and Bobby came back into the room.

Rumi wiped away her tears as she tried to sit up but I held her in place “what happened?” Bobby asked as he put down the food.

“Rumi needed a y/n hug wanna join me?” I asked Zoey squealed and jumped on top of Rumi, Mira rolled her eyes before joining Bobby smiled.

“Good to see all my girls together.” Bobby said whipping a tear

“Get in here Bobby” Mira said, grabbing his hand and pulling him down.

Everyone smiled and laughed as they hugged.

Rumi felt confident now, she will tell the girls everything soon.

Soon the doctor came in and gave y/n the ok to leave. She just had to make sure she stayed hydrated.

~the next day~

I sighed as she looked up at the expensive apartments in front of me. This was the address that was on the piece of paper that was left on my pillow this morning. ‘Why am I even here?’ I thought as I made my way to the front desk. The receptionist looked at me and smiled “Hello, how may I help you today?” she asked “hello I am here for an interview” I replied the receptionist looked at me before smirking “sorry ma'am there is no interview today” the receptionist said looking away from me to her computer. I pulled out the paper and put it on the counter “ unless they cancelled it there is one today.” I said, trying not to get annoyed.

The receptionist looked at me then the paper before rolling her eyes “ma'am you need to leave, you just being here might bring down our reputation” the receptionist huffed before I could answer a hand landed on my shoulder I looked up to see Baby and the rest of the Saja boys.

“Is there a problem?” Jumi asked the receptionist, “oh sorry sirs she was just leaving” the receptionist said bowing “why would our manager be leaving when she just got here?” Abby asked the receptionist froze.

“hello I am the hotel manager, What seems to be the issue?” The hotel manager asked as he walked over to us

“This receptionist was being rude to our manager.” Baby growled getting closer to my side.

“I'm sorry I didn't know she was your manager, she didn't-” the receptionist started but was cut off by romance

“She doesn't like flashy clothes, she likes to dress in plain dress suits. It is rude to judge someone by their looks dear” Romance said with a sigh, mystery nodded in agreement

“Sorry for the inconvenience, please enjoy your stay” the manager said as he and the receptionist bowed to the group.

Baby gently grabbed my wrist and we walked to the elevator, when the doors opened we all piled in.

Baby stood behind me and placed his chin on my shoulder as he wrapped his arm around my waist squeezing my waist a little “at least get to know me first” I said trying to get out of his hold making Baby growl slightly and hold me tighter.

“Good to see you again y/n” Jinu said with a smirk.

“Y'all got a lot of explaining to do” I said with a huff making them all smirk at me.

This is going to be a long day.

[bieshu]

if any of you are willing, please pray for me, i fainted in church two weeks ago due to dehydration and my parents have not stopped making comments to me about how much of an inconvenience it was.

i havent felt totally better since then because i still forget to drink water sometimes but it doesnt help to hear those things.

i’m on my way to church now too and get worried im going to faint again so please pray to give me strength to deal with everything surrounding this, to enjoy the mass and not be preoccupied worrying about my health and hydration <3

[narrans]

The Button-Thread Bond | I | Part Two | Inconvenient Curiosities

Another muggy morning met the older Borrower woman as she pried her eyes open from within her hammocked sandwich bag tent. Even the coolness from under the roots wasn’t going to be enough to stave off heat exhaustion and the extreme need for water. Exhaustion plagued her muscles once again, but she expected little else after all the work she did yesterday not only to migrate from her previous campsite but also her fishing and water harvesting. Lazily, she rolled over onto her back and stared at the distorted image of the roots above her through the crumpled plastic bag. 

I’m getting too old to stay out here in this infernal heat. 

But thinking like that could only spell trouble. She knew it. Every Borrower knew it. You either fought through the discomfort and last as long as you could or give up the ghost now. The world was a harsh place and sitting around moping about aches and pains that came with age and exercise wasn’t productive. It wasn’t practical. 

There was always the option of relying on someone else, usually a child or spouse, to get through those hard times, but nothing like that was going to happen. Not to Nella. 

Not that she wanted it. 

Maybe in another life at another time she might’ve considered this possibility, but not in this one. 

Relationships were complicated. It involved courting and talking and time that could be better spent borrowing or gathering supplies. Time was a precious commodity. Why spend it getting to know some stranger in the hopes they like you and you like them? Things were so temporary and fragile in the world of a Borrower. A simple borrowing mission could lead to someone not coming home. A moment of hesitation could lead to you being seen, meaning the dread and danger of going out into the world to get to someplace new was unavoidable. 

Sickness.

Starvation. 

Dehydration.

Physical injury. 

There were more important things to worry about than relationships. 

Nella knew this all too well. She also knew that lying there wasn’t going to get the day started. With one final stretch, she began her day as she’d done all her life. 

Stretch. Boots. Secure the tent. Clothes. Water. Breakfast. Gather supplies for fresh water dehydration. Sharpen weapons. Hunt and fish after restringing the lines. Rest in the shade. Drink water. Venture about for borrowings. Adjust traps and lines. Return and prepare for bed. 

At least, that’s what she would’ve done, but one major problem immediately halted her plans for the day and sent her into mental overdrive. As she approached the pond she’d been at just the day before, Nella noticed an odd odor in the air. There was a mix of something foul along with something bitter that made her nose crinkle. It got harsher the closer she got to the pond, and she soon saw the reason why. 

A dead rat lay submerged in the water, its eyes glassy and foam emerging from its mouth. No doubt it had been poisoned and had crawled here to die only to pass out and either drown in the water or succumb to the poison. The wet fur was undisturbed, but undoubtedly something would come along and snatch up this critter and deal with those consequences or leave it, listening to its senses, and let this oasis in the forest for minnows and frogs go by the wayside. 

Frustration seized Nella. She threw down her line and supplies she’d hauled out to the pond and glared at the deceased rodent. It was unnecessarily spent energy to haul everything over here, regardless of how close she had made her camp. The older Borrower huffed and tugged at the end of her braid as she debated her immediate options. None of them were optimal, but she knew she needed to move on. 

Something dead brought things that ate little things - including Borrowers. Staying would put her in danger from all those other creatures. There was also no salvaging the water supply. Whether it was because of poison or decay, both presented dangers that were too great to risk. Nella remembered the one time she’d accidentally drank water with a poisoned mouse in it and, needless to say, her own health suffered. 

It wasn’t worth the risk. 

Snatching up her borrowings and supplies, she hopped up and across that moss and patches of grass to once again pack up her area. The hope was to stay for a couple days and climb one of the nearby trees in time for the storm she was anticipating, but the risk was too great. Rather than dwell, Nella sighed and began deconstructing her tent. Same pattern as before. Fold up the bag. Secure the hammock. Condense all perishable items and balance everything inside of the bag for optimal carrying weight. Say goodbye to a decent spot in search of someplace new. 

Nella was tempted to follow the creek further down the trail, but she suspected the contamination would continue to spread until there was a gap in the connection of water. The area was usually scattered with ponds and places to fill her water canteen, but the scorching weather recently had annihilated the close oasis places she was familiar with. The Borrower reached up and scratched the back of her neck, tugging a few times on her earlobe as each option that came to mind was nixed based on the other factors Nella was familiar with. 

There’s no good way around it. I need to go to the lake. Curses! 

Nella knew there was a large lake in the park near the woods that she often stayed near during the autumn months simply because it was a reliable source of water. She didn’t like it very much simply because every other creature also thought it was a reliable source of water. Not only that, but humans were often nearby the area, and the last thing she wanted was to have to be aware of, especially kids. Human kids were unpredictable and noisy and smelly. They were curious and clumsy. The only benefit was that they scared away all larger creatures that presented a problem to Borrowers. 

I didn’t want to go ahead and start staying by the lake, but there’s little else to do unless the rain comes in the next few hours. 

Nella briefly considered making the trek all the way to the community, but shook that thought away. She prided herself in surviving out on her own and being around so many Borrowers consistently forced tedious social interaction. The option was clear and the path straightforward. 

Onward. 

Nella fastened her pack to her back and once again set off, getting her baring from the sun and the position of the trees. She cursed herself for moving in the middle of the day, but she’d made the mistake of believing she had more than a single day here at the little oasis she’d found in the creek. It was a rookie error. Nothing was ever certain. 

Each minute that passed made her throat feel like crusting mud, momentarily moist only to dry with each breath. Precious water turned to perspiration and made her back and arms sticky and gritty as her pores secreted salt and other precious things that Nella wished she could keep in her body. Each foot began to drag. Eyes began to twitch from being squinted for so long. The sun beat down relentlessly through the leaves of the trees. Each patch of shade became coveted. 

As she maneuvered around one of the nearby trees, she noticed something that caught her eye. It was pressed into the dirt near some roots. Usually, she would ignore something like this, but something compelled her to inch forward and push the grass away to pick up the trinket she’d found. 

It was a wooden button. It fit perfectly in her hands and was light in color, but what really caught her eye was the small carving on the front. The design looked like layered mountains capped with snow. The design was rough and looked hand carved. Though she’d seen more intricate and better done designs, something about this one was, in a word, endearing. It went against her better judgment and years of experience, but she figured she could use a new button on her pack to help seal up the sides. With the button secured, Nella readjusted her pack and began following along the edge of the park wood line toward the lake. 

Not far now. Just a little further. 

It was late in the day now. The sun was beginning to set, elongating the shadows of the trees and grass around her. It took a few detours to avoid being seen, but she was finally on the brink of arriving at her destination. The Borrower woman ducked under some nearby ferns, the fronds slightly crunchy to the touch, and balanced across a few twisted roots over some suspicious looking mud. Over. Under. Around. Nella pressed on until, finally, she found the pile of rocks and the drain pipe under them that led to the lake. 

The tunnel yawned before her like a gaping mouth, the light barely visible at the far end of the tunnel. She didn’t hesitate though. Despite the area sometimes flooding or being home to nasty spiders or other oozy creatures, Nella saw the ground was bone dry and that the tunnel was clear. Still, her confidence didn’t override her precaution and she kept her hand on her rusty sewing pin as she climbed down into the gutter and began walking down the length of the black plastic tunnel. 

The faint echo of her mouse leather shoes padded softly against the earth. The occasional squelch underfoot made her shudder, but the coolness of the tunnel and reprieve from the sun’s head was well worth enduring the disgusting sounds of moist earth. The tunnel’s light expanded wider and wider until, once more, Nella stood in the blinding sunlight at the edge of the overflow drain. 

Down below, ripples and waves of the lake lapped at the edge of the banks. Cattails bobbed in the nonexistent breeze. Distant splashes from a sourceless jolting fish told Nella the humans must’ve either restocked the lake recently or that they were feeling frisky with the bobbing bugs on the surface. Either way, she was glad she was confined to the shallows. Swimming wasn’t her strong suit, but at least she could do it and never in deep water. Creatures out in the murky depths were far too eager to snatch whatever they saw silhouetted on the surface. 

Down the rocks, bouncing and lowering with precision and care, Nella finally reached the bottom and began scanning the nearby areas. It was out of sheer habit for her to look around and evaluate her surroundings. At first, nothing seemed to be out of the ordinary, but as she neared the water something else caught her eye. 

A torn bag. 

It wasn’t a human’s bag either. 

It was a Borrower’s bag. 

Instantly, she laid her hand on her pin and crouched, shuffling over to some nearby ferns and hiding at the base of the stalk where she began scanning for anything or anyone nearby. Her own pack was slipped off her back while she kept eye-contact with the heap of fabric. All other senses dulled as she focused on her hearing. Any little snap, slither, or shuffle was going to be picked up. 

One minute. Maybe two. Other than the normal sounds of crickets and standard skitterings of creatures in the undergrowth, there was nothing nearby that hinted at what happened to the original owner of the pack. Nella’s decision came from curiosity and her desire to survive. If there was water or something else like food in the pack, it could help her as she prepared to make camp for the quickly approaching night. 

She approached the bag cautiously, paying attention to the straps and the way it was crumpled. Nella didn’t want to believe that Borrowers would set traps for one another, but then she’d be lying to herself. Living outdoors was untamed and raw, sometimes forcing or even inviting despicable behavior from even their own kind. Those cases were few and far between, but she wasn’t about to risk it. 

But, the true story revealed itself as she reached out and poked at the bag, flipping it onto its side to reveal a massive blood stain. Her heart sank with an untouchable pang she’d been familiar with all her life. This much could only mean one thing, and the tear marks only added to this Borrower’s demise. If Nella had to venture a guess, she figured this was the result of a bird attack. The clean puncture mark going from the back to the front was the perfect size for a talon or claw. 

I’m sorry. No one deserves to go out like that. 

Nella brought the tattered cloth back to her pack and rummaged through what little was in there. Another thumbtack. A fragment of bread, soaked with blood. Some red thread still on one of the miniature spools that humans liked using for whatever reason, not that she was about to complain. Finally, one snapped match stick, strike igniting. 

They either weren’t prepared to be out here or they have an established home nearby and were just going out for a little bit and got snatched by a bird. I don’t know which I’d rather believe. 

Nella sighed and placed the bag and the items in front of her before bowing her head. 

Look after the soul who this belonged to. They’re probably dead, but if not don’t let them suffer. Give them strength if they’re alive and peace if they’re gone. 

With that, Nella precariously attached the bag to her own, secured the borrowings, and continued through the ferns and bramble. Solemness settled over her, putting her mind in a fog; that, or the dehydration was starting to rear its ugly head. Living life out in the wild was tough, and seeing that pack was a slap in the face. Heavy reminders weren’t necessary for her, but they happened from time to time whether she invited them or not. 

She hoisted herself over the base of some nearby tree roots and pushed away some briar leaves when, all at once, she was met with yet another disheartening scene. This time, however, it was much worse. 

It was an entire campsite. 

Remnants of a firepit were scattered as if crawled over by some large animal. A kind of patchwork cloth tent was torn and leaning against some sticks which protruded from it like dead branches in the snow. Other borrowings like thread, a couple plastic thimbles, and a makeshift pan out of a metal bottle cap and paperclip. A torn scrap of felt clung to a root like a surrender flag. A snapped matchstick lay at an odd angle beside a metal thimble battered on one side.

What really set her on edge was something that looked like a swaddled kitten. Why any Borrower wanted something that looked like a cat or kitten was beyond her, but the fact that it was a toy meant there was a kid here at some point. 

Whoever came out here definitely wasn’t ready for life on the outside. Why come out here in the summer? Desperation? Were they seen? They must’ve come from those houses nearby and were trying to make it to the other neighborhood or to the community in the woods, but that’s at least a month away, and that’s being generous. 

Nella’s keen eyes continued to scan the torn up campsite, picking up whatever she deemed useful and tossing it in a pile to salvage when the hair on the back of her neck raised. Her pin was out faster than most could blink and she turned instinctually toward a nearby tangle of briars. Her body naturally coiled low, scanning the underbrush. Her eyes caught movement half-buried beneath curled leaves. To her astonishment, she met eyes with the, not one, but two who were watching her. 

Curse my curiosity! This is… inconvenient. This won’t end well for me.

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[l00ney-m00ny]

Let's play a fun game!!

Symptoms are: headache, light sensitivity, shakiness in limbs, overall weakness of limbs, and I definetly overdid it today while walking, im due, and I feel like im gonna vomit.

[nosfera-tits]

Does anyone else's cat just like refuse to eat more than a tablespoon of wet food at a time

[fingertipsmp3]

AITA for ruining my coworker’s prank

[lyssa-ohno]

I miss you my precious Nissa

It’s only been a few hours but right about now you would have woken up and started begging to go to the bathroom. I miss my little bread loaf so much but I just know wherever you are you’re napping cozy in the sunlight getting all the belly rubs and eating a much bread as your heart desires.

[thevioletcaptain]

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[lamortwrites]

Need to pee but Castor is so comfy cozy and I do not wish to disturb him

[unfriendlyamazon]

ugh my head is feeling kinda funny was trying to catch up on fanfiction but i think i need to take a break from reading

[digital-sigil]

yknow. something i think about a lot.

how much does the place and environment someone grew up in effect what physical features someone finds attractive? like, not even necessarily home life n all that, just... the kind of people you saw in your everyday life.

[auto-correct]

hopital -_-;

[leaderintitleonly]

:( I am dehydrated and that is why i am dizzy and my tummy is unhappy with me. This is a mun who makes very poor choices and yet she takes fifteen pills a day. What am I thinking? Nothing. No thoughts. There are no thoughts. chugs more orange powerade

[dykemd]

u know what im tired of? men telling me all about my own health bc they have eyes and see fat on my body. boy ur not a dr n ur certainly not MY dr so what makes u think u have a right to speak in this moment??? i workout eat well n have a black belt in judo i guarantee my blood tests would come back better than urs with ur egg n roids diet 🙄

no cause ppl only feel like preaching “health” when it comes to fat ppls bodies like bro u failed high school biology so why are u acting like a specialist go mind ur watermelon vape addiction n dont bring ur bullshit here 😒

[heyitspersephone]

Comprehensive list of things I must check when my tummy hurts before I’m allowed to worry about appendicitis:

Have not broken fast yet and it is Afternoon

In contrast, ate too much and now feeling ill

Have not drank water since yesterday

Laying still for too long

Bra too tight

Staring at screen for too long

Uterus revolting

Need to shit

Stress

Regular stomach bug

Reading something sad and tummy hurts because of sympathy pains