Sunday, February 9, 2014

Portia's Sick - FanFiction

DISCLAIMER: This work is completely fiction and is not a representative of real-life events or characters.
'Ellen's POV'
I had my arm wrapped around Portia’s body as we both slept but I felt Portia constantly moving around which woke me up slightly. I held onto her more tightly hoping I would be comforting her, thinking it must have been a dream causing her to move around. That’s when she woke up and she quickly nudged me away with her feet so I let go of her. And that was Portia gone. She had thrown the blankets off of herself and was out of the bed in seconds as she ran for our bathroom where I heard her lift the toilet seat and spew. I look over at the clock and see that it read 5:28 and I quickly get out of bed myself and walk into the bathroom where I see Portia kneeing in front of the toilet with her head above the bowl still spewing. I kneel down next to her and rub her back soothingly. “Get it all out baby” I say quietly as I continue to rub her back and when she’s finished she leans back on the wall. “Do you want me to get you a glass of water?” I ask and she nods her head slightly as she closes her eyes. I quickly get up and go out to the kitchen to get Portia a glass of water. As I return I hear her spewing again. I put the glass down next to us as I rub her back again. Once she’s finished again she rests her head on my chest and I wrapped my arms around her as I still continue to rub her back. “Here, have some of this” I say as I bring the glass around to the front of her and I hold the glass up as she takes a mouthful. “Do you think you’ve finished vomiting Porsche?” I ask and she nods. I reach up and flush the toilet before I help Portia up onto her feet and over to the sink where she brushes her teeth and washes her face. She drinks the rest of the water before she turns around to face me once she is done and she wraps her arms around my body and nuzzles into my neck. I run my hand through the back of her hair as I kiss her forehead. “How about you go lie down again” I say and Portia nods once again. I walk her back to the bed and pull the blankets up as she gets in. “Wonder what’s caused you to be sick” I say as I sit on the edge of the bed. “It’s probably just a bug” Portia says for the first time today. “I hope it passes asap, I don’t like seeing you like this” I say as I stroke her face. “Can I get you anything else?” I ask “Um more water would be good” Portia replies “Okay, I’ll go get you another glass” I kiss her forehead before I go to the kitchen again. I return to the bedroom and place the glass down on the bed side cabinet before I get back in bed and cuddle Portia. “Thank you baby” Portia says “You don’t need to thank me” I smile. I watch as she slowly falls asleep once again. I start to feel myself drift off to sleep as well as her calm breathing fills my ears. But I feel as though I’ve just fallen asleep when I’m being suddenly woken again by Portia jumping out of bed as she runs for the toilet again where she starts vomiting again.

I get out of bed and go into the bathroom and see Portia in the same position as earlier. I get down next to her and rub her back. I run my hand through her hair and hold the little strands back from her face. I could tell she was really hot because she was sweating a bit. “Uh I hate this” Portia moans as she moves so she can lean on me again. “I know baby, it’s not fair” I say as I continue to run my hand through her short blonde hair. I place my hand on her forehead and she defiantly has a fever. “You have a fever” I say as I then return to running my hand through her hair. “I feel really weak, my whole body is aching” Portia says quietly “Would you like to have a bath? It will be soothing for your body” I ask “Okay” She replies “Here, you sit here and I’ll get the bath started” I say as I help lean her against the wall. I get up and flush the toilet before I start the bath. I also grab her toothbrush and squirt some toothpaste on it and give it to her as she sits by the toilet against the wall. I also decide to brush mine. I watch Portia as I do mine. She brushing her teeth slowly as her body was so weak. I quickly spit and finish doing my teeth. “Want me to help you over to the sink so you can spit?” I ask as Portia just leans forward and spits into the toilet. “I take that as a no” I laugh as I grab her toothbrush once she’s finished and give it a quick rinse before putting it back where it was. I check the bath after that and it’s finally ready. I turn the taps off. “Ready now baby” I say as I help Portia up and over towards to the bath. I pull her singlet over her head and boxer shorts down off her waist and hold onto her as she steps in the bath and she slowly sits down as her body adjusts to the heat. She leans back on the bath and rests her head on top of it. “Is that good?” I ask “Yes, thank you El” Portia says and I smile back at her. “I’ll let you rest there for a bit and I’ll take your clothes out to be washed and get you some clean clothes. Is there anything else you want?” I ask “No I don’t think so” Portia smiles slightly “Okay I’ll be back” I say as I exit the bathroom with Portia’s sleepwear leaving her alone to try and relax. I put her clothes in the wash before I go back to the bedroom where I get an oversized top and her underwear. I know that she likes to relax just in this. I set it out on the bed and head back into the bathroom. I sit on the edge of the bath and look down at Portia. “How are you feeling?” I ask “A bit better than before, this bath was a good idea” Portia replies “Good, I’ll just have a quick shower while you continue to relax and then when I get out I will wash your body for ya” I say “Mm sounds good” she replies as I kiss her cheek before turning the shower on. I can feel Portia’s eyes on me as I strip.

 ’Portia’s POV’
I watch Ellen as she takes off her clothes so she can get in the shower. She opens the door and steps into the steam. I can’t see her clearly from the steamed up glass, I can only make out the outline of her body. I sink back into my bath. It feels good having hot water soothing my aching muscles. My heads pounding, my body is aching and I just can’t seem to wash this vomiting feeling away. I close my and try to relax but Ellen drops something in the shower and I completely jump out of my skin. “Sorry” Ellen’s voice rings. Ellen quickly finishes up in the shower and gets up and wraps a towel around her body. “Sorry about that” She says “it’s fine” I smile back as she leaves to go to the bedroom to get dressed, which she quickly re-enters do she can wash me like she wanted to. She picks up the soap and gently massages it all over my back first then moving onto my arms and across my chest and down my stomach. She continues to wash the rest of my body before washing it off with the water. “You ready to get out now?” She asks and I nod as I slowly try to stand up with a bit of Ellen’s help. I step out of the bath and she wraps the towel around my body and also her arms pulling me into a hug. I put my face into her neck and breathe in her scent. I could just stay here forever in the arms of my wife. “Let’s get you dressed” Ellen says as she sits on the bed and I stand in between her legs as she dries my body off before slipping my underwear on and a top that is a few sizes to big the way I like it. “I think I’m just gonna set up a bed on the couch, I don’t want to be stuck in bed all day” I say to Ellen “I’ll do it for you” she replies as she grabs our big duvet off out beds and carries it to the lounge. I settle on the couch and Ellen places it over me and she switches the TV on and gives me the remote. “I’ll make you some breakfast ok” Ellen says “I don’t know if I can eat anything” I reply “you’ve got to get something into ya, I just cut some different fruits up and you can eat what you like” I reply “okay fine” I say as I smile slightly at Ellen as I grab onto her arm as she tries to walk off to the kitchen. I pull her down close to my face. “Surely I can give you a kiss now, I’ve brushed my teeth and haven’t vomited for a bit” I say as I cup her cheek and gently kiss her lips. Ellen hand also reaches for my face and we continue to kiss. I go to enter my tongue into her mouth but decide not to since I’ve been vomiting all morning even though I have brushed my teeth. I pull away and see Ellen smiling which makes me smiles as she walks off to the kitchen to get some breakfast.

As Ellen gets me breakfast and I guess herself as well, I flick through the tv channels but there seems to be nothing on. Thankfully Ellen doesn’t take too long before she joins me again with a plate with lots of fruit on it. “Please try eat something, just a few pieces if that’s all you can have” Ellen says as she then brings over two glasses of water and places them down on the coffee table. The she walks off again and comes back with a bucket. “I also bought this over just incase you can’t make it to the toilet in time” Ellen grins and I laugh “Thank you” I say “Come sit” I shuffle forward so Ellen can slide her leg around the other side of me so she is sitting behind me. I eat a few bits of fruit as Ellen eats some as well. “Are you feeling better at all?” She asks “A little, but you make me feel better, just being here, holding me” I say “I’m glad I make you feel better, but maybe we should get the the doctor to come over an check you out just to make sure it’s just a stomach bug” Ellen says “I’m sure it will just past after today or the next day” I say “I know, but it would just make me not worry as much if I knew it was just bug” Ellen says as she lowers her chin on my shoulder “Your sweet baby, if you really have to call the doctor then just call him then” I say so then Ellen can stop worrying about me once the doctor confirms that it’s only a stomach bug. Ellen reaches over to the table in front of the couch to grab her iPhone so she can call the doctor.

"So is there anything wrong?" Ellen asks the doctor as he finishes checking me out. "No I think Portia was right, nothing serious just a stomach bug" he says an I smile at Ellen a little smug "That’s good I suppose" Ellen says "Yeah I’ll give you some antibiotics to take to hopefully get it to pass as soon a possible but if it doesn’t in the next couple of days then just give me a ring" the doctor says as he packs his gear up "okay thank you" I smile "No worries, get better soon" he says to me as Ellen walks him to the door. I lay back down on the couch and close my eyes as all of a sudden my tiredness overcomes me. I hear Ellen come back in and she sits down on the edge of the couch and strokes my arm. "Glad it’s just a bug" She says quietly "Yeah me too, I told ya it would be" I say slowly as I keep my eyes shut. "You gonna try get some more sleep?" Ellen asks "Yeah I’m really tired" I say as I open my eyes for a few seconds to look at her "Okay, I’ll leave you to sleep then" She whispers as she pecks my lips before walking off.

'Ellen's POV'
I didn’t really know what to do while Portia was fast asleep on the couch and I didn’t want to do anything that made too much noise just in case I woke her. She needed all the rest that she could get. It was the summer break but I decided to get some paper work for the show done. After sometime I was still doing work but Wolff all of a sudden kept barking. “Wolff stop it” I tell him off quietly trying not to disturb Portia anymore but he continues to bark and jump up on the door obviously wanting a walk. I didn’t want to leave Portia by herself while she was sick but I thought she’s most likely to be asleep while I take both dogs for a walk. I quickly round both dogs up and put them on their leash before leaving Portia a note on the table next to the couch just incase she woke up.

I left the house a short while ago walking down the side walk as the dogs walked along next to me. Wolff and Mabel both happy as can be since I’m taking them for a walk. I continue walking as I think back to Portia wondering if she’s alright, whether she’s still asleep or awake, if she’s vomiting again. I’m sure she would have called if she wasn’t okay so I try not to worry too much and enjoy the lovely sunny morning walk with my dogs.

'Portia's POV'
I wake up suddenly with the feeling that I’m going to vomit again. I sit up slightly lean over the couch to grab the bucket Ellen had gotten earlier. I couldn’t be bothered running to the toilet knowing I probably wouldn’t make it. Sure enough as soon as I grab the bucket I start to vomit. I carefully slide myself off the couch and onto the ground do kneeing. “Ellen” I call out quietly in between vomiting and when she doesn’t come that’s when I wonder where she is. Tears prick my eyes as I continue to vomit but nothing comes up because I’ve hardly eaten and whatever I’ve eaten has already come back up. Tears then roll down my cheek as the pain from not being able to bring anything up becomes slightly unbearable. I look around the room wondering where Ellen is and that’s when I see her note on the table which read
'Hi baby, I'm just put walking the dogs. They started barking for a walk while you were sleeping and i didn't want them waking you. I shouldn't be too long. Ring me I you need me. Love you E xo' I place the note back down as my body tried to vomit again and more tears fall from my eyes as I just wish Ellen was here. She somehow makes it easier and less painful being here. I reach for my phone which she left next to the note and dial her number.

"Hey baby, everything alright?" I hear Ellen ask as she answers the phone "Ellen" I say as I sob "Portia? Are you okay?" I hear Ellen’s voice change to worry as she heard me sobbing "I’m vomiting again" I say "Ohh baby, I’m nearly home, I’ll get there as soon as possible" Ellen quickly says as I hear her start running as her breathing picks up "It hurts" I cry "I know honey, you’re gonna be okay. I’m nearly home" Ellen pants and I start to gag again as I continue to sob "I’m here babe, where are you?" Ellen asks "Living room" I say as she hangs up the phone and a few seconds later I hear the door open and Ellen rushes inside and she’s quick to be by my side.

"Ohh Porsche" Ellen says as she pulls me into her arms and rubs my back. I rest my head against her chest and I can feel her heart beating very fast. It’s not very long until I start to gag again and I start to sob again from the pain. Ellen wipes my tears with her thumbs as she continues to comfort me. I know that she’s whispering sweet things in my ear to help comfort me but I seem to not be paying much attention. "You want to try drinking a little water?" I hear Ellen say that and I nod as she helps me take a mouthful. "I’ll go empty this bucket and quickly wash it out, are you go be alright without for a few minutes?" Ellen asks as she helps me back on the couch "Yeah" I reply quietly as Ellen disappears but quickly reappears after a few minutes. She gives me my toothbrush that already has toothpaste on it for and I quickly brush my teeth and spit it to that bucket and then Ellen returns my toothbrush before coming back and sitting on the couch pulling me onto her lap as she holds me. I move my head from against we chest and nuzzle my face into her neck and I place a few kisses on her neck before I rest there.

'Ellen's POV'
I gently rub Portia’s back as she is curled up in my lap with her face nuzzled into my neck. I turn my head to kiss her cheek. “You okay baby?” I whisper in her ear “Yeah” She replies quietly “You want anything?” I whisper again “No thanks” she replies “do you want to go lie down on our bed?” I whisper to her “I just want to stay with you” she replies as I feel her grip on me tighten and I smile lightly as I move so I’m lying down on the couch with Portia still curled up on top of me. I turn my head to look at Portia’s face on my shoulder. She has her eyes closed looking peaceful. I lightly kiss her forehead multiple times as I watch her. I run my fingertips up the perfect soft skin of her arm. I see the corners of her mouth curl up as I do so which puts a smile on my face. I push my nose against the top of her hairline as I breathe in the scent from her hair. “I love you so much Ellen” Portia says quietly as she runs her hand up and down the side of my body. “I love you too baby so much more” I smiles as I pull back and look at her to see her eyes open now with a sweet smile on her face and I smile back at her before I kiss her gently. I move my arm around her body holding her close as my hand holds her head as our lips move together slowly. I slightly open my eyes as we continue to kiss; I look at her beautiful face before closing my eyes once again. Portia breaks the kiss and smiles as she snuggles into my neck and sighs. I rest my head on hers and we just relax together.

Portia had fallen asleep once again on the couch, so I left her to rest as I made us some dinner hoping she would be able to keep this meal down and not vomit anymore. Portia stirred a few times in her sleep as things kept going wrong in the kitchen; pots banging together, cutlery breaking… Every time I made a loud noise I stood still watching the couch for movement from Portia, but luckily every time she didn’t wake up. I wanted her to get as much rest as possible so she could get better faster. Shortly later I hear her voice speak “Honey, are you cooking?” She asked as she peered over the top of the couch “Mmm, I was trying but I gave up” I say as I rest my hands against the counter defeated and she laughs. I know I’m not that great of a cook especially with no help. Portia gets up off of the couch and wanders into the kitchen and puts her arm around me. “You really didn’t have to make something so complicated baby” She says as she looks around the kitchen at the mess I had made. “I was just trying to make something nice for you” I say as I wrap my arms around her as well. “I would have been happy with something simple and easy” She says “I know I’m so silly. I shouldn’t have tried making this” I laugh as I start to tidy up. “Thank you though El, it’s nice that you tried” Portia says softly as she helps to put a few things away. “Yeah, I thought I better give up because I didn’t want you to eat what I made, it would have made you vomit again” I laugh as she laughs too. “Anyway, how are you feeling?” I ask. “I feel better than earlier, but still not that great” Portia sighs. “Give yourself a few days and hopefully you should be all better” I smile at her “Yeah I’m really sore though, from vomiting so much” She says and I wander over to her and place my hands softly on her shoulders. “Where are you sore baby?” I ask.  “Oh it’s just my chest, ribs and lower back” She says as she rubs her lower back. I pull her back against my chest and hold her as I rock side to side. “Would you like me to heat up a heat pack for your back?” I whisper in her ear. “That would be great baby” She replies. “Ok, go lie back down on the couch and I’ll clean this mess up as I heat one up. I’ll sort something else out for dinner as well” I say as I kiss her cheek and gently nudge her towards the couch as she slowly wanders over to the couch. “What do you mean by sort something else out for dinner?” She asks with a grin on her face as she settles back on the couch. “You decide and I’ll order takeout” I laugh as she replies happily with an “Ok”.

‘Portia’s POV’
I wake from my sleep as I continuously cough throughout the night. I feel myself just about vomiting from coughing so much so I move out of Ellen’s arms and climb out of bed quietly, trying not to wake Ellen. I’m surprised she isn’t already awake from me coughing so much, since she is such a light sleeper. I pick my empty glass up and I head slowly out to the kitchen to refill it with water. As I stand at the counter drinking my water I gently move my body around, stretching my aching muscles throughout my whole body. I stand there in the kitchen for a while relaxing which causes my coughing to subside, for now. Which I was grateful for since my chest was extremely sore. I watch out the window into the dark, not being able to see hardly anything outside. And when the light switches on and I squeal as I quickly turn around, nearly jumping out of my skin. That’s when I see Ellen standing against the doorframe. Her short blonde hair was tousled and her eyes half open, adjusting themselves to the bright light. “Sorry” She laughs a little. “What are you doing standing out here in the dark?” She asks “Getting water” I say as I pick up my glass and take a mouthful. “Are you feeling okay?” She asks. “Yeah, just couldn’t stop coughing” I say. “Thought water might help and it did so” I tell her with a slight smile. “Come back to bed, bring your drink. It beats standing out here in the dark by yourself”. Ellen suggests as she walks towards me wrapping her arms around my waist and resting her head on my shoulder. I can tell that she is tired so I turn slightly to fill my glass up with water again before grabbing her hand in mine. “Let’s go then” I say as we head back to our bedroom. Once back in our bedroom, we both get back into bed and I place my drink on the bedside cabinet. I lay on my back as Ellen drapes her arm across my body as her face nuzzles into my shoulder. She kisses my shoulder as her eyes already start to close against her will. I smile as I close my own eyes trying to drift off to sleep, but my mind wanders to other things which seem to keep me awake for quite a while. I sigh heavily not being able to get to sleep so I turn onto my side towards Ellen trying to get comfortable without being in pain from my sore muscles. I cup her cheek gently with my hand as I stroke my fingers down her face as I watch her sleep peacefully, wishing I could fall into the deep sleep she was in. I also run my fingers threw her tousled hair. Her slow deep breathes filling my ears which calms me and then it is finally not too long after that, that I feel myself drifting off to the sleep that I was trying to get to an hour ago.

‘Ellen’s POV’
I groan as I wake to my alarm clock ringing bright and early. I roll over to turn it off before I roll back and wrap my arms around Portia’s sleeping body. I nuzzle my nose into the back of her neck where her blonde locks and spilled out everywhere. The sweet smell of strawberries from her shampoo fills my nose. I close my eyes wanting to fall back asleep and stay here with Portia, but I know I have to get up shortly; otherwise I’ll be late for work. I stay cuddling Portia for a little longer than I should have before I kiss her cheek as she continues to sleep and then I quietly get up and head into our bathroom to get ready quickly. As I get ready I hear movement from the bedroom so I poke my head out the door to see Portia stretching as she wakes up, looking rather cute. “Morning baby” I smile as I wander over to the bed and sit down next to her. “Morning” She yawns before I lean down and kiss her lips lightly. “How are you feeling?” I ask “Mm, a lot better. Just sore muscles from coughing” She says “You don’t feel like being sick anymore?” I ask “Nope, think I may be over that now” She smiles “That’s good, I don’t like seeing you sick” I say as I caress her face with my hand. “I can stay at home if you still don’t feel that great though” I say “No, I’m fine really. As much as I would love to spend the day with you, you have to go to work” She smiles “I would love to stay home with you too” I say as I lean down and kiss her lips again before I get up and return to the bathroom. “Who’s on the show today?” Portia calls out. “Um, Allison Janney and Gavin DeGraw” I say “Oh, that will be fun” She replies. “Yeah it will be” I say walking back out of the bathroom finally ready. “I’m going to make breakfast, would you like me to bring you up something?” I ask smiling. “Yes please baby” She smiles as I leave the bedroom. I make my way into the kitchen and I quickly make some breakfast for the both of us. I only had time to make us toast since I was running a little late. I take the vegemite toast and orange juice up to Portia. “Here you go baby, I would have made something better but I’m running late” I say as I pass her the plate of toast and place the orange juice on the bedside cabinet. “This is fine baby, thank you” She replies as she takes a bite. “Here’s your pills that you have to take as well” I say as put them next to her drink and she smiles as she finishes her mouthful. I lean down and cup her cheek as I peck her lips before giving her a slight hug before pulling back and giving her a proper kiss since she had finished her mouthful. “I better go, but I will be home as early as I can. If you need me, ring me okay” I say “Okay, yes I will” She smiles “I mean it, call me” I say seriously as I know she probably wouldn’t call me because she wouldn’t want me to leave work. “Yes Ellen, I will ring if I need you” She replies and I smile “Okay, I love you, I’ll see you later” I say before I leave the bedroom. “Yeah, love you too baby, byeee” Portia smiles as I leave the bedroom and head down to the garage where I jump in my Porsche and speed off to work.

‘Portia’s POV’
I fell back asleep once I had finished my breakfast that Ellen had made me. But I woke again just after 11 to Mabel’s soft fur tickling my skin. I smile as I gently pull her head closer to mine kissing the top of her head before patting her. I decide to get up and have a shower and chuck on some track pants and one of Ellen’s tshirts to wear around the house today. I wander downstairs where I fed both the cats and dogs. I quickly make myself a sandwich for lunch before I sink into the couch with Wolff and Mabel both joining me. I flick the TV on and search the channels for something to watch as I eat. Half way through the programme I settle on I hear my phone vibrate on the coffee table. I gently move Mabel off my lap as I grab my phone to see Ellen’s name on the screen and I smile immediately.

‘Hey Baby, I’m just on my lunch break so I thought I better see how you areHow are you feeling? X’
I quickly type back. ‘Hey you, I’m feeling pretty good, definitely better than yesterday. How’s your day going? X’
I place my phone waiting for her to reply.  ‘I’m glad you’re getting better finally. Yeah it’s good, we’re not too busy, and so I should be home as soon as I’ve taped the show. Do you need anything on my way home? X’
‘That’s good. I can’t wait ‘til you’re home! Nope, I don’t think so baby. X’ I reply back.
‘I can’t wait to be home with you too! Okay, I better go. I’ll see you in a few hours. Love you beautiful X’
‘Okay, have a great show! I love you too X’ I reply as I put my phone back on the table and continue watching the programme that I was watching.

THE END




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