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"Mommy!" Echo whines, tears streaming down her little face, "I don't feel good."

"Sh. I know, baby." I coo, bouncing her on my hip.

Echo woke up this morning with a fever. She was crying all morning and clinging to me like a little monkey.

I took her to the doctor and apparently she got the flu. She most likely picked it up from her old school.

Those filthy kids.

I gave her some medicine a few minutes ago, so it hasn't kicked in yet.

"Mommy." She whines again, snot running down her nose.

"Oh, my poor baby."

I rush to her bedroom to grab some baby wipes, her still crying and clinging onto me.

I open her door and am welcomed by her very messy room. There were toys scattered everywhere, her bedsheets were everywhere but on the bed, and her pillows were thrown around the room.

I step through her pile of toys and grab the baby wipes before rushing out of there.

I sit on the couch in my living room, her sobs quieting and turning into little whimpers every now and again. I hold the tissue up to her nose and she squirms away from it.

"It'll help your nose stop being so stuffy, love." I coo, trying to wipe the snot from around her nostrils and mouth.

She stops her squirming and just leans into me more, finally letting me hold the tissue up to her nose.

She blows into the tissue a few times before pushing my arm away with her little hand.

"All done, baby?"

She nods her head and cuddles into my chest, her eyes fluttering shut.

"Looks like my little baby is sleepy, hm?" I murmur softly.

I push her baby hairs away from her face and kiss her forehead.

I stand with her in my arms and walk towards my bedroom, knowing she won't be able to sleep in her own.

I open my door with one hand and push it open with my foot.

I speed walk over to the bed and carefully place her in the middle of it.

She whines a little and begins to squirm.

I place a gentle kiss into the crook of her little neck and step away to grab her stuffed animal.

I nudge the stuffie in between her tiny arms and she cuddles it closer to her chest, making me coo.

I surround her body with pillows so she won't fall off the bed and walk out the room as quietly as I can, leaving the door open in case anything happens.

I feel so bad for her. My poor baby.

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"Phoebe?" A deep voice calls out in my apartment, booming off of the walls.

"In here!" I shout from my current position in the kitchen. I was cooking Echo some soup for when she wakes up. She's been asleep for about 2 hours now, making cute noises every now and again.

Loud footsteps boom in my apartment before a very handsome man appears in the kitchen leaning on the doorway.

"Is everything okay? Why don't I hear Echo?" He questions, pushing himself up from the wall and walking towards me. I then notice the bags in his hands, but I don't question it. He's always bringing stuff over so I'm used to it.

"Yeah she's just- she isn't feeling well right now. She has the flu." I say, frowning.

He hums in acknowledgment before walking to the living room.

"Where is she?" He speaks up, looking around the room.

"She's in my room."

He nods, seeming to be deep in thought before walking into my room.

     He's acting weird. I do not like this.

I finish cooking her soup and turn off the stove, plating it, and placing it on her highchair.

I walk in the direction of my bedroom and hear little giggles.

I carefully open my door and see Zameer holding Echo on his hip, her now wearing a fluffy cow onesie.

He was bouncing her softly as she looked up at him with a sweet smile. Her nose was a little red and her eyes were watery from just waking up. She looked so cute I was going to cry.

I then did what every person would do in this situation.

I took a picture.

Unfortunately, my volume was up so they both snapped their heads towards me when they heard the click. Echo giggled while Zameer playfully rolled his eyes.

"Hi, mommy," Echo says quietly, nuzzling her head into Zameer's chest.

"Hi, baby!" I coo at her as she looks at me with her doe eyes. "Do you feel any better?"

"Mhm," She nods her head, rubbing away the sleep in her eyes with her tiny hands. "I a cow!"

I coo at her as she makes a tiny little 'moo' noise. She is literally the cutest baby in the world and no one can tell me otherwise.

Zameer chuckles at her and rubs her back.

She then makes grabby hands towards me, whining a little bit. I paddle my way towards my little girl and swoop her into my arms. She flashes her dimples at me before coddling her face into the crook of my neck. I kiss her forehead before looking up at Zameer who was already watching me.

He gives me a small smile and a wink before going to make my bed. I giggle at him before walking Echo into the kitchen to feed her.

"Are you ready to eat, baby?" I softly ask her. She nods against my shoulder before gripping my shirt in a firm grip.

I walk over to her high chair and try to sit her down.

"No! I stay with you! Please, mommy?" She whines loudly, seeming to be on the verge of tears. She was frantically gripping on to me tighter and pushing her head further into my neck.

"Shh, it's okay, baby. You can stay with mommy." I coo, attempting to soothe her. I pat her back and gently bounce her as her whining seizes.

I sit on a stool closest to her highchair before moving her from sitting on my stomach to my lap. I carefully grab her small bowl of soap and her sippy cup and bring them to the spot in front of me.

"Say ah, babe," I say as I take some soup onto her spoon and guide it towards her mouth.

I blow on the soup some before bringing it back towards her mouth.

She opens her mouth to an o shape and I slowly move the spoon into her mouth. We continue this cycle until all of the soup is gone and she's full.

She lets out a tiny burp before we move to the couch to lay down and watch a movie. Zameer then walks out of the bathroom, stretching a bit before coming towards us.

I didn't even see him go to the bathroom-

"How're my two girls?" He questions softly, coming up to the couch and sitting behind my head. He carefully moves my head onto his lap and runs his fingers through my hair.

I open my mouth to respond, but instead, a yawn makes its way out.

He chuckles before moving his hand to caress Echo's head.

"I'm good. Echo seems fine too. Are you okay? You seem off today?" I question, my voice laced with concern.

"It's nothing. Just students getting on my nerves." He sighs.

"What happened?"

"Nothing too serious. Just that weird Jade girl. She keeps emailing me weird stuff. I told her if she doesn't quit I'm gonna report her to the dean."

"I can-" I yawn before finishing my sentence, "I can fight her if you want. I can't really fight but I'll try."

He chuckles at me before responding.

"Thank you, my love, but I think I can handle it myself." He flashes his pearly whites at me, making me blush. As per usual.

I rub Echo's back before yawning once again, my eyelids drooping.

"I can take care of her while you nap, baby. You look tired."

I shake my head before another yawn escapes my mouth. We both laugh before I just nod my head and hand over Echo.

I've been doing things all day and I'm exhausted. I hate that Echo is sick but I love taking care of her. It just gets tiring sometimes, and I don't want to be a bad mom by taking a break. But then again I feel like it'd be worse if I took care of her while I'm tired because then I'd get irritated more quickly and it'd just be a mess.

Zameer kisses my forehead and stands up with Echo in his arms. He puts a pillow under my head and drapes a blanket over my body before moving to the smaller couch. I hear him whisper something to Echo, which makes her giggle before I allow sleep to take over my body.

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Hi everyone! I hope you guys enjoyed this fluff-filled chapter:) Sorry for the little break I took; There was a lot going on in my life and I just need some time to myself for my mental health but I'm back now! Thank you all so much for 200k like I'm genuinely so grateful for you guys and I love reading through the comments and seeing the same people on every chapter like its just so hard to believe people actually enjoy reading this story😭. But anywayssss don't forget to vote and comment. I love you all so much <3333


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