#well that’s an exaggeration I ate like 10 saltines

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[dannybnnt]

Sick Day | Danley

Summary: Isley takes care of Daniel while he’s sick. @isleydrewwhittaker

Isley-Yesterday at 2:02 PM

Shopping bags in hand, Isley waited for Daniel to let her in. When he did, she looked him over, slightly shocked that he didn't seem to be exaggerating. "Oh wow, you look like shit." She said, walking in and setting everything down in the kitchen.

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:03 PM

Daniel dragged himself to the door, glad that Isley would be coming over to help him but at the same time feeling bad that she was always having to take care of him. He let her in and scoffed as he shut the door behind her. "Thank you, baby." He said sarcastically as he made his way back to the couch to lay down.

Isley-Yesterday at 2:06 PM

"You're welcome," She replied, equally sarcastically. "Why don't we camp out in your room so we don't infect this whole place for Ellie?"

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:07 PM

"I don't wanna move." He groaned. "She told me I should leave." He said with another scoff.

Isley-Yesterday at 2:09 PM

"Well, you're paying rent, not her, so..." Isley teased. "C'mon, babe." She put her hand out for him to take.

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:10 PM

He sighed dramatically and took her hand to get up from the couch and walk to his bedroom. He fell onto the bed and rolled himself up in the blanket like a burrito.

Isley-Yesterday at 2:11 PM

"Poor thing." She said, making sure he was comfortable before asking, "When was the last time you ate?"

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:12 PM

"Last night, but I don't know if I want to eat yet."

Isley-Yesterday at 2:15 PM

"Alright, baby. I'll be right back." Isley went to the kitchen and grabbed the Lysol from underneath the sink, then proceeded to disinfect the living room. When she finished, she grabbed a blue Gatorade from the fridge and some saltines, then went back to Daniel's room. "At least drink some of this. Replenish those electrolytes." She held the bottle out to him.(edited)

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:19 PM

Daniel attempted to sleep when she left the room but found it hard to do so. When she came back, he sat up and drank the gatorade slowly. "I just want you to cuddle with me."

Isley-Yesterday at 2:22 PM

Isley smiled at him, finding his vulnerable state endearing. "Okay." She kicked off her shoes and climbed into bed beside him. "No kissing, just cuddles."

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:27 PM

"I know. I don't want to get you sick." He wrapped his arm around her, his eyes closing. "I wish I could kiss you though."

Isley-Yesterday at 2:28 PM

"Just focus on getting better, and then you can kiss me as much as you want." She reached a hand up to touch his face briefly.

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:29 PM

"How did I get sick and you're fine? This is bullshit." he joked softly.

Isley-Yesterday at 2:30 PM

"I don't really get sick anymore. I got sick a lot as a kid, so my immune system got built up."

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:30 PM

"Is that how that works?"

Isley-Yesterday at 2:35 PM

"No idea, but I think it has something to do with it. Like I got exposed to lots of stuff from spending time in the hospital with my mom, so now my body better knows how to combat it? Not entirely sure but it sounds right."

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:41 PM

"That makes sense, I guess. What was she sick with?"

Isley-Yesterday at 2:43 PM

"Cancer. But whenever she and my dad would have serious conversations with the doctor, or she was getting tests done, they'd send me out of the room. I'd go to the pediatric floor and make friends with the kids there."

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:45 PM

Daniel thought that sounded really depressing, but he just cuddled her closer. "Maybe that's why you're such a good nurse." He said softly.

Isley-Yesterday at 2:56 PM

She smiled softly at his comment. "Maybe. Or maybe it's because I have such a handsome patient, so I'm on my A game."

Daniel-Yesterday at 2:57 PM

"I thought I looked like shit." He teased.

Isley-Yesterday at 2:57 PM

"You're shit is like, average for everyone else."

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:00 PM

"Hm... Good to know." he said with a nod. "I am starting to feel a little bit better.  I thought I was going to die most of today."

Isley-Yesterday at 3:02 PM

"That's good, babe. Think you can eat now?"

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:03 PM

"I don't know.. That might be pushing it."

Isley-Yesterday at 3:12 PM

"Alright, we'll  just stay here then. If you decide you want to try, we can start with Saltines. I put them on the bedside."

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:17 PM

"Thank you, baby.. This is why you're the best person in the entire world."

Isley-Yesterday at 3:18 PM

"Only for you." She replied, her smile evident in her voice.

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:19 PM

"No, you're just amazing always." He said, his eyes closed as he tried to relax.

Isley-Yesterday at 3:20 PM

Isley brought the hand that was wrapped around her to her lips, kissing it gently. "Roll over." She demanded.(edited)

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:21 PM

Daniel did as she told him and rolled onto his stomach. "Like this?"

Isley-Yesterday at 3:22 PM

"Mmhmm." Isley lifted his shirt to his shoulders and began to rub and scratch his back gently.

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:23 PM

He hummed contently as she began to rub his back. "That feels good."

Isley-Yesterday at 3:30 PM

"Good, baby." She said quietly as she continued. She wasn't sure if she should stay quiet to let him sleep or talk, so she just didn't say anything.

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:32 PM

Her soothing motions were making him sleepy and he wasn't able to fight it. It wasn't long before he was dozing off, softly snoring because of the position he was laying in.

Isley-Yesterday at 3:35 PM

When Daniel began to snore, Isley stood and went to the kitchen, grabbing supplies to actually clean the house. When she finished cleaning, she grabbed her favorite book, Wuthering Heights, out of her bag and read. When Daniel had been sleeping for about two and a half hours, Isley decided he needed to eat to regain his strength, so she cooked his soup and brought it to him, sitting on the edge of his bed. "Hey, baby." She whispered.

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:37 PM

Daniel slept better than he had been able to all day. When heard Isley whisper to him, his eyes struggled to open. "Hi." He said softly and sat up, feeling a little better than he had before.

Isley-Yesterday at 3:39 PM

Isley smiled as he sat up, gently brushing some hair out of his eyes. "I know you probably still don't want to eat, but you have to." She scrunched her nose at him and handed him the bowl.

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:41 PM

He wanted to say no but when she had come over and was taking care of him, he didn't want to be rude. He took the bowl and cautiously put a spoonful of soup in his mouth. After he swallowed it, he paused for a long moment to gauge if it would be okay before he continued slowly eating. "Thank you." he gave her a small smile.

Isley-Yesterday at 3:42 PM

"See, not so bad." She said, returning his smile. "You gotta have some sustenance."

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:43 PM

"Yeah, I was just worried about keeping stuff down but I think I might be getting better."

Isley-Yesterday at 3:51 PM

"It's because I'm here. You're welcome." Isley said sarcastically.

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:53 PM

"I think it might be." He said with a nod.

Isley-Yesterday at 3:55 PM

“Just needed some motivation. It just happens to be that that motivation comes in the form of my booty.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 3:56 PM

"And I didn't even have to touch it." He joked with a wreak smile.

Isley-Yesterday at 3:59 PM

She shook her head at Daniel with a small laugh. “No, but you’re gonna have to kiss up to it once you feel better.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 4:39 PM

"I usually do anyways." He said playfully, followed by a yawn.

Isley-Yesterday at 4:51 PM

“True, and it better stay that way.” She countered.

Daniel-Yesterday at 4:53 PM

"It probably will." He finished off the soup and set the bowl on the night stand beside his bed. "I think I might go shower. Or bath. I haven't decided yet."

Isley-Yesterday at 4:59 PM

“Hm, a bath sounds nice. I may join you.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 5:00 PM

"It's the only way I'm gonna see you naked while I'm sick, so let's do it." He said and slowly got up to go to the bathroom. He started the water and pulled his clothes off while the tub filled.

Isley-Yesterday at 5:22 PM

Isley laughed and rolled her eyes at him, following him to the bathroom. She took his clothes and threw them in the laundry basket before stripping his bed sheets and throwing them in the washing machine. Then, she went back to the bathroom and stripped her clothes off, stepping in the tub.

Daniel-Yesterday at 5:25 PM

He got into the tub and relaxed with his head against the back and his arms on either side of he tub. When she joined him, his arms wrapped around her. "Thank you for all this." He rested his head on top of hers for a moment.

Isley-Yesterday at 5:40 PM

Isley relaxed into him, closing her eyes. “I like taking care of you, baby.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 5:41 PM

"You've had to do it a lot.. I don't know where I'd be without you."

Isley-Yesterday at 5:51 PM

“It’s been my pleasure, but I’m sure you’d be fine.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 5:52 PM

"Nah, my life would suck without you right now."

Isley-Yesterday at 6:00 PM

“Well you make my life better, too.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 6:02 PM

"I don't see how but I'm glad that I do."

Isley-Yesterday at 6:06 PM

“If I could kiss you right now, I totally would.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 6:07 PM

"I would too." He sighed. "Instead, I'll just be miserable." He joked.

Isley-Yesterday at 6:20 PM

“Oh c’mon, we can make it.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 6:27 PM

"I'm just going the miserable either way until I feel better. Which I gotta get to feeling better soon so I can deal with mediation and shit."

Isley-Yesterday at 6:28 PM

“And the sooner you deal with that, the sooner it’s over.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 6:31 PM

"Yep. Maybe that's why I'm so sick." he joked.

Isley-Yesterday at 6:36 PM

“Probably,” Isley said, shrugging casually.

Daniel-Yesterday at 6:37 PM

"Are you gonna be mad if I wanna be alone after the mediation? I just feel like it's going to be stressful and I'm going to be mad."

Isley-Yesterday at 6:41 PM

"I don't really have any expectations about the mediation, so no. But if you wanted company, that's fine."

Daniel-Yesterday at 6:48 PM

"I just don't want us to fight because I'm nervous it won't go well."

Isley-Yesterday at 7:01 PM

“I don’t have to come see you if you don’t want me to. But I will have an issue if you decide to cope by getting shit faced and then attempt to fuck up some other shit faced dude.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 7:04 PM

"I make no promises..." He joked.

Isley-Yesterday at 7:08 PM

Isley nudged him gently with her elbow. “I know you’re joking, babe, but I’ll kill you.”(edited)

Daniel-Yesterday at 7:09 PM

"I will not go out if I get wasted. There's your promise."

Isley-Yesterday at 7:15 PM

“Thank you.” She replied smugly.

Daniel-Yesterday at 7:16 PM

He kissed the top of her head "My dad is coming on Sunday."

Isley-Yesterday at 7:19 PM

“Wow, when’s the last time you saw him?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 7:21 PM

"Before I moved from New York. I saw my mom when we went for business but he was gone. It's going to be weird, I think he's really disappointed in me."

Isley-Yesterday at 7:35 PM

“Its been a while then. And I’m sure he’ll understand, it’s not like you’ve had it super easy.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 7:39 PM

"He doesn't care about that. In my family, as long as you keep outward appearances it doesn't matter what goes on behind closed doors. I haven't been so good at that."

Isley-Yesterday at 7:54 PM

“It’s all...politics with your family. Your father, anyway. That sounds like it would be a hard life.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 7:55 PM

"I don't know. I guess every family has their issues."

Isley-Yesterday at 7:56 PM

“Well, you can’t change how your dad feels, unfortunately. But he’ll get over it, right?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 7:58 PM

"He kind of has to. I used to care so much what he thought but... Now it's just like if he can't accept my life then that's that. It hurts but I can't stay in an unhappy marriage or control feelings I have for other people because my parents think it makes them look bad."

Isley-Yesterday at 8:05 PM

“No, you can’t control it at all. And I’m glad that you don’t care as much.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 8:17 PM

"Honestly, it scares me how close I was to becoming my father. Just.. Empty. No feelings.  I despised him for that my entire childhood but the past few years, I don't know how to explain it. It's so easy to get caught up in trying to be perfect or having people think you are. It felt like my life was on auto-pilot until Avery left me."

Isley-Yesterday at 8:27 PM

Isley turned to face him in the tub. “Well, the last thing you are is empty, baby.” Isley threw the rules out the window, putting her hands on his face and kissing him gently. “And you’re definitely living your own life now.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 8:28 PM

He closed his eyes as she kissed him. "I know I'm not empty now. I have you." He ran his hand over her hair.

Isley-Yesterday at 8:31 PM

“You always will.” She gave him another kiss before turning around.  “You should get sick more often.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 8:31 PM

"Why?" He asked with a small laugh.

Isley-Yesterday at 8:34 PM

“You’re bein’ really sweet.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 8:34 PM

"Am I usually mean?" He asked playfully. "I just am really thankful for you today."

Isley-Yesterday at 8:49 PM

“Hush, you know what I mean.” She nudged him again. “Like I said, I don’t mind. I like spending time with you. Even when you’re sick.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 8:54 PM

"I like spending time with you too, baby." He rest his head back against the wall. "We should probably get out soon."

Isley-Yesterday at 9:05 PM

Isley groaned, then stood. "You stay here for a little bit and wash up, I'll make the bed." She wrapped quickly dried off and redressed, then went to get the sheets and made the bed quickly. Isley brought his dirty dish to the kitchen and put it in the dishwasher, grabbing him another Gatorade.

Daniel-Yesterday at 9:23 PM

Daniel washed his body, the act making him feel like he was washing away a bit of the sickness. When he was ready to get out, he drained the tub and stepped out, wrapping himself in a towel. Standing up made him feel sick again though and he had to lean against the sink for a moment to stop feeling nauseous. He moved to the bedroom and collapsed on the bed, feeling frustrated that he was still not feeling well.

Isley-Yesterday at 9:31 PM

“Aw,” Isley said as Dan collapsed on the bed, feeling bad that he was feeling bad. She grabbed one of the fresh blankets and threw it over him, then laid down with him.

Daniel-Yesterday at 9:33 PM

He got comfortable under the blanket before wrapping his arm around her. "I might have to give in and go to the doctor if I'm still sick in the morning."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:12 PM

“Okay babe. I hope it’s just a 24 hour thing, for both of our sakes.” She joked.

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:15 PM

"I do too. If it's not, you don't have to take care of me. I can just try to sleep it off."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:19 PM

"Well, if you're not working then I have nothing better to do. Maybe Ellie will make me go to that Corks and Canvases place again."

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:23 PM

"Yeah, I'm sure she would hang out with you. I'll pay you for all this break you're having to take by the way."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:24 PM

“Actually, I should probably study. And I’m okay, I’m not working so I shouldn’t get paid.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:24 PM

"You have to pay rent and stuff though. I'll cover your bills, at least. And feed you."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:25 PM

“Daniel, a few days off isn’t gonna kill me, and if we’re not living together you’re not paying any of my bills. I will take the food, though.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:26 PM

"What? I really think you should let me help you because I am the reason you're not making money."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:28 PM

“No, Daniel, I’m not letting you pay my bills! I’ll be okay without a few days’ pay.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:30 PM

"Fine. But IF you happen to need that money for rent or anything else, then let me know. I mean, it can just be considered a sign on bonus or something."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:32 PM

“I’m not gonna ask for it or take it, but okay.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:32 PM

"Why are you being so stubborn about it?"

Isley-Yesterday at 10:41 PM

Isley shrugged. “It feels like charity.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:41 PM

"How? First off, we're like.. A thing and second, I am the reason you quit your job. You have technically been working."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:44 PM

“It’s not like we live together, though. If we did, I could understand covering bills or rent for a little bit, but we don’t. And I have enough saved up to hold me over until we get on the payroll again.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:45 PM

"Then.. Move in." He shrugged. "I just don't want you to get behind because of me, especially when I can afford to help."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:46 PM

Isley sat up. “Did you just ask me to move in with you?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:47 PM

"I.. A little bit, yeah I did."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:51 PM

“Because you want me to, or because you feel bad I’m not getting paid?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:52 PM

"I do want you to. You could even take the spare bedroom if you think that it's too much too fast."

Isley-Yesterday at 10:54 PM

“Isn’t Ellie in the spare room? How many do you have?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:55 PM

"There's three bedrooms." He shrugged.

Isley-Yesterday at 10:55 PM

“You seriously want me to move in?” Isley asked again.

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:56 PM

Daniel looked up at the ceiling as he thought about it "I mean, yeah.. Why not?"

Isley-Yesterday at 10:58 PM

“You don’t think...that’s not too fast for you?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 10:59 PM

"We can see how things are after my dad leaves and mediation is over, but no.. I think it would be fine."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:01 PM

“And you want me to because you like me, not because you think you need to pay for me?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:01 PM

"Obviously I like you." he nudged her shoulder.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:02 PM

“I...okay. Let’s do it.”(edited)

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:02 PM

"Yeah?" He asked with a smile.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:04 PM

“Yeah.” She said, returning his smile.

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:04 PM

"Cool." He leaned over to kiss her cheek. "I might have to explain to Ellie that we are together."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:06 PM

“Babe, I hate to break it to you, but she’s not a child. I think she already knows.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:06 PM

"Yeah, but I haven't like told her."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:07 PM

Isley chuckled. “Okay. Do you think she’ll mind? I didn’t think she would but now i’m a little scared.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:08 PM

"I think if she  didn't like the idea then she would have said something by now. I feel like there's no way she hasn't heard you screaming." He smirked at her.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:09 PM

Isley slapped him gently. “Daniel!” She protested, although she was laughing. “But whose fault is that?”(edited)

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:10 PM

"I'll take blame for it." He pulled her closer. "If I could move without getting nauseous I'd make it happen right now."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:12 PM

“How are you still managing to turn me on?” She rolled her eyes at him, but silently wished he wasn’t sick. “Also, I don’t know about you, but I’ve never had so much sex in my whole life.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:13 PM

"I don't know, but I'm getting a confusing boner." He joked. "It's been awesome. I love that you're so into it all the time."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:15 PM

Isley started cracking up. “I don’t know how or why, you just get me so hot. All. The. Time.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:16 PM

"Well, I hope it lasts forever. It's been amazing."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:17 PM

“Me too. Speaking of, I was serious about bending me over your desk.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:18 PM

"I know you were and I will make it happen, don't worry."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:18 PM

“Good.” She replied, snuggling closer to him. “How did I get so lucky?”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:19 PM

"I'm the lucky one. I care about you so much."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:19 PM

“I sure hope so.” She joked, but then said seriously, “I really care about you too.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:21 PM

He sat up a bit so he could drink the Gatorade she had brought out for him. "Good." He said with a smile before drinking. He laid back down and hugged her once more.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:23 PM

“You make me a happy, happy woman.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:24 PM

"You make me a happy man." He pressed a soft kiss to her neck.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:24 PM

Isley shivered as goosebumps popped up on her skin. She giggled and squealed, “Stop that!”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:26 PM

"I'm sorry. I just want to kiss you so bad." He buried his face against her neck.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:27 PM

Isley continued laughing. “Your scruff is tickling me!”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:28 PM

He pulled away with an exasperated sigh "let me be clingy."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:28 PM

“Okay, okay, c’mere baby.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:29 PM

He moved close to her once more, this time resting his head near her chest as his arm moved back around her.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:34 PM

Isley kisses the top of his head, then began to play with his hair. “Hey, I won’t have to take the subway to work anymore.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:37 PM

"No, you won't." His eyes closed as she played with his hair. "I think living here will be convenient for a lot of reasons."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:38 PM

“And fun. Don’t forget fun.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:39 PM

"And fun. I'm gonna get laid every night now." He joked.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:41 PM

“Yeah you will.” She countered.

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:42 PM

"I can't wait." He chuckled.

Isley-Yesterday at 11:43 PM

“Yeah, I think this is the longest we’ve gone without having sex.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:44 PM

"There were a few days when we got back from Vermont but I'm finding it much harder to refrain now."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:45 PM

“Well yeah, because we weren’t physically together like we are now.”

Daniel-Yesterday at 11:46 PM

"That's true." He agreed. "As soon as I'm feeling better, I'm gonna fix this situation."

Isley-Yesterday at 11:52 PM

“You can’t see me, but I’m rolling my eyes at you.” She paused for a moment before speaking again. “Also get better fast.”March 9, 2018

Daniel-Today at 8:32 AM

"I'm trying." He sighed. "Maybe I should just go to sleep and not wake up until I feel better."

Isley-Today at 11:06 AM

“I don’t know if you can control that.” Isley giggled. “But you do need lots of rest.”

Daniel-Today at 11:50 AM

"Then stop distracting me." He joked.

Isley-Today at 11:53 AM

“Yes sir.” Isley mocked, before settling deeper into him.

Daniel-Today at 11:54 AM

Daniel's arm wrapped around her, his hand on her breast as he settled against the pillow and closed his eyes to fall asleep once more.

Isley-Today at 12:22 PM

Isley waited until Daniel began to snore softly, then extricated herself from his arms. It was harder than she expected, but she somehow managed to do it without waking him. She gently kissed his cheek before writing him a note that said, “Baby, going shopping with Ellie. Text me when you get up and we’ll come home  -

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