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1: sickie letting out big, wet burps right before throwing up

2: Caretaker pats sickie on the back and accidentally burps them like a baby. Bonus points if sickie is pleasantly surprised that it kinda helped and even more Bonus points if this becomes something caretaker does for sickie all the time

3: sickie burping so loudly in the middle of the night that caretaker wakes up and mumbles, "you good?"

4: Burping while making out

5: belly rubs causing sickie to burp

6: suddenly burping alot being the first indicator that a preppy character is sick, because they'd never do that unless they had an upset stomach

7: character burping when someone else hugs them because their stomach was squeezed by the hug

8: a character burping during a serious situation because of a nervous stomach

9: a whiny, "Ugh, my tummy hurts..." followed by a huge belch

it got me thinking of my fav characters who are usually stern/serious/"cool" getting really bad gas cramps over something they ate and

they dont want to fart because its super embarassing to them but it gets too much and they rip one loose and their partner cant help but play it off with a laugh

but character gets so so upset and embarassed and suddenly their partner feels bad for laughing and theyre quick to comfort them telling them its natural, and to please let them out if it hurts otherwise

Drinking tea when they usually don't

Taking over-the-counter medicine

Shivering under a blanket

Having a slow processing time

Swallowing hard

Rubbing their temples

Picking at their food

Stepping outside for fresh air

Holding their stomach

Eyes brimming with tears

Sucking on peppermint

Falling asleep in weird places

Frequent trips to the bathroom

Changing into sweatpants/comfy clothes

Neglecting chores they're usually compulsive about

Not bothering to comb/stye hair

Getting winded easily

Splashing water on their face

Leaning forward with head bowed

Eyeing the nearest trashcan frequently -----------------------------------------

Fanning themselves excessively

Leaning on tables/chairs/walls for stabilization

Rolling down the window in the car

Having clammy hands

Breathing in through their nose and out through their mouth

Getting a ride when they'd normally walk

Showing up late to an obligation

Pulling at a tight collar

Shifting uneasily in their seat

Covering their mouth

Having their hoodie up

Resting their head on a table/desk

Getting caught looking at WebMD

Legs shaking underneath their weight

Dark circles under their eyes

Being covered in goosebumps

Forgetting things that are usually second nature

Wearing sunglasses indoors

Unsteady hands

Zoning out -----------------------------------------

Blinking dazedly

Seeking out physical contact

Going pale

Increased clumsiness

Decreased strength

Flushed cheeks

Yawning excessively

Stomach gurgling sickly

Tension in their shoulders

Pinching the bridge of their nose

Tripping over their own feet

Being quiet when they're usually talkative

Squinting at bright lights

Sweating profusely

Glossy/Bleary eyes

Holding their chest

Poor posture/Hunching into themselves

Clenched teeth

Stifling burps

Having a sickly smell about them/change of odor -----------------------------------------

Rolling their shoulders back

Rubbing their stomach

Running their hands through their hair

Shuddering breaths

Resting their head against a friend's shoulder

Finding a bucket and keeping it close

Coughing harshly/frequently

Wheezing breaths

Sniffing wetly

Resting their forehead against cold places/things

Arms hanging limply

Having red nose/eyes

Legs pulled up to chest/Hugging themselves

Wobbly knees

Tissues stuffed into their palms/pockets

Washing hands excessively

Sitting on the bathroom floor

Sighing heavily

Neglecting working out

Avoiding meals -----------------------------------------

Hands on knees

Drooping eyelids

Spitting out excess saliva

Quick, panting breaths

Having bad breath

Wringing their hands

Being heavy-footed

Head lolling to the side

Rubbing arms to try to warm up

Pressing palms to eyes

Having a grimacing expression

Mouth in a thin line

Puffy/Swollen face

White/Pale lips

Keeping to themselves

Holding head in hands

Unfocused eyes

Curling arms around their middle

Hiccuping on stale air

sɪᴄᴋɪᴇ ʙᴇғᴏʀᴇ ᴛʜʀᴏᴡɪɴɢ ᴜᴘ

1. “Oh gosh... I'm gonna–”

2. “C-Can you pull over? I think I'm going to be sick...”

3. “Pull– Pull over. I'm about to–”

4. “I'm serious, I'm going to–”

5. “Fuck. Here it comes–”

6. “Oh god, it's coming–”

7. “Can you look away? I don't want you to see this...”

8. “This feels like a big one–”

9. “Alright. Let's get this show started.”

10. “I hope you like (insert food item).”

11. “I think it's the (food item). It's... coming back up–”

12. “Can you lend me that, uh, garbage can?”

13. “Do you have any plastic bags on you?”

14. “No, no, wait–”

15. “Are you sure? I don't wanna make a mess...”

16. “Please don't press on my–”

17. “No, put me down! I'm gonna–”

18. “Caretaker...”

19. “Don't you have anything I can use to–?”

20. “Can I roll down the window? I feel a bit...”

21. “Would you be mad at me if I–”

22. “I think it's just a headache, and a... bit of nausea. Urgh...”

23. “Can you stop swaying like that? Wait, you aren't? Fuck...”

24. “E-Excuse me... I have to–”

25. “Can you excuse me for a moment? I don't feel so...”

26. “I'm sorry for this...”

27. “Can you hurry? I'm about to–”

28. “Shit. I think I'll puke.”

29. “Dude, stop, you gonna make me–”

30. “I swear, I didn't even drink that much. Oh fuck–”

31. “Gonna... vom–”

32. “I feel a little...”

33. “Is anyone else feeling... nauseous too?”

34. “Didja hear that? I think I'll–”

35. “Can you pass me that bucket?”

36. “It's a just a bit of... motion sickness...”

37. “I... feel really nauseous.”

38. “My stomach... really hurts.”

39. “I really don't feel good...”

40. “I ate just a little, but... it's not sitting well in my belly.”

Poll under the cut for emeto warning

"Ah noo! I'll give you my notes and notify [teacher] that you're out."

"Th- *cough* -thanks, B. I probably won't be able to come down and grab them from you, so my front and bedroom doors are unlocked."

"Got it. I'll miss you bestie, feel better soon!"

"Hah, it's just a week. You'll live."

"...a week?"

"Yes...? I s- *cough* said I was sick?"

"It- You said it was just a fever, it doesn't take a whole week to get better...!

"That's usually how long it is for me. It takes me a few days before I can get up and get medicine and stuff."

"A... Do your parents even take care of you?"

"Take care of me..? I don't understand.. I'm not a child--" *cough!* *cough!* *HACK* *cough!*

"Oh, that's it! I'm comin' over!"

-

aches in odd places, like their hands or their neck

their shirt’s damp with sweat, skin overly sensitive to any draft

a tickle in their throat that won’t go away

eyes that feel like they’re burning

they’re just. so. tired.

swollen lymph nodes that didn’t hurt yesterday

unusual weakness—even lifting light objects feels like a monumental task

also if I may add (somewhat based on weird stuff I've experienced):

Minor eye infections/styes that come seemingly out of nowhere

Weird pain in the roof of their mouth when they open it

Racing thoughts, unable to sleep

And a weird, dreamlike, unreal feeling as they're trying to

That odd uncomfortable feeling somewhere in their chest/stomach that's hard to describe - it's not pain or nausea, just more of an internal heaviness that makes them go "oh something's Wrong"

Feeling weirdly chilled without any other symptoms, and still being perfectly alert and cheerful - only to completely crash in an hour or so

Hear me out, and you probably heard this one a lot already, but

Sick Whumpee who barely made it further than the bathroom in days. The rest of time is spent in bed, shivering despite the heap of blankets they have gathered on top of them. They tumble between sleep and consciousness, unable to find proper rest, and yet not managing to stay awake for longer periods at a time.

Caretaker, who at first thought Whumpee was being dramatic and waved their behaviour off, is quickly taught different as when they call Whumpee to eat, they don’t appear. They go check on them, and find them on the floor, slumped against the wall, the closest place they could reach after their legs gave in when they got up to meet Caretaker downstairs. They lean down to whumpee, and their stern, almost annoyed expression drops at once as they feel the heat radiating from them without even touching them yet. They lay their hand on Whumpee’s forehead, almost immediately backing away, their worry increasing when Whumpee holds their hand close because it’s so nice and cool…

Caretaker picking Whumpee up with ease, did they eat anything at all? And placing them back down in bed, only earning a tired groan from Whumpee as they can finally bury themselves under the blankets again. Just a few minutes later, when Caretaker returns with a warm cup of tea for whumpee and something to birng their feaver down, they find them sleeping once again.

Caretaker - feeling bad for being so harsh at first - now refuses to leave Whumpee’s side. They cradle them to their chest when they’re shaken by another feverdream, softly rocking them as they weakly cling onto their shirt. Every now and then they brush a sweat matted streak of hair from their forehead, and press a small kiss on their head, whispering that they will get better, that they won’t leave their side, They use the bits of time where Whumpee is actually awake to have them drink, and if it’s just a sip before they go back to sleep, then that’s fine, just have something please