Mount Olympus

Rayah

I take deep breaths before my stomach grumbles. I lean over the toilet and...ugh. I lean against the wall, thinking I'm going to be in here for a while.

Jace

I hold Rayah close as she...yeah, and try my best to comfort her, "Lean against me, Ray. Rest. This...this is gonna take a lot out on you. Let me hold you up. I won't let you do this alone."

Rayah

I nod and make my way to my room, taking a deep breath while closing my eyes and laying down.

Jace

I follow her to her room, but don't lie beside her, taking the chair by the desk instead. I keep hurting her...emotionally and physically. How is this healthy for the both of us?

Rayah

I start to feel it again and close my eyes, setting a hand on my stomach. "Oh god..." I muttered, throwing a pillow over my face.

Jace

I hurry to Rayah and scoop her up and bring her into her bathroom, curling my legs beneath her for her to sit on. I lean her against me and stroke the side of her arm with my thumb.

"Relax," I whisper, "I'm right here."

Rayah

I double over and take a deep breath, crossing my arms over my stomach. "I-I'm hungry," I whine.

Jace

"You just... Just wait a little, Ray," I kiss the side of her face, "You don't want to upset your stomach anymore."

Rayah

I nod, flashing a small smile and double over again, moaning.

Jace

I hold her close and kiss the back of her neck, "It's okay, Ray. Deep breaths."

Rayah

I nod again and sigh, trying to calm down, squeezing Jace's hand so hard I think my hand might turn to fire.

Jace

Worried for her, I decide to try and get her mind off of the pain or whatever else she's going through. She squeezes my hand to the point I think it'll break but I say nothing to lead on so. She comes first. I should have thought of that before this mess started. I kiss her neck and nudge her face with my forehead.

"Think about something else, Ray," I whisper, "It'll be over soon."

Rayah

I double over again, a hand on my stomach, and bring a hand to my forehead, feeling like crap. I let go of his hand and rest my arms on my legs, taking another breath. "I.." I trail off. "I want to eat," I said.

Jace

I sigh and kiss the side of her face, "I... I don't want you getting sick again, do you?"

Rayah

I sigh and nod, "N-No," I mutter, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand as I take my head in my hand.