*gasp* are you accepting drabble requests?
If so, could we see some fluff between a sick SH!Eclipse and Star Holder?
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Hello!
This one took me a while, sorry. I had a hard time finding inspiration for this, and ended up rewriting it, but I hope you enjoy what I finally settled on!
That being said!
TW: Illness
Sweat soaked into the sheets, mingling with the smell of sick and making your eyes sting. You sat on the edge of the bed, gently wiping sweat from Eclipse's brow with a cool rag.
"Darling, you really shouldn't fuss over me. You need to save your strength," his voice was raspy. He could barely lift his hand to stroke your cheek.
"I'm fine," you shook your head, "I just wish I could heal you-
"No," he said firmly, "you need time to recover." Eclipse shakily took your hand, placing it over the mark on his chest.
"I know," you sighed, "it's just..."
"Frustrating?" He grinned at you, "my dear, I'm just sick. I'll be alright."
"Gods rarely get sick like this," you countered, "I'm no fool. This is serious. I'm not leaving you until I know you're alright."
"Well, I'd be a fool to refuse such lovely company," Eclipse grinned before coughing into his hand. "Forgive me."
"You don't need to apologize," you pulled a handkerchief from your pocket and offered it to him. "You're ill. Let me take care of you."
Sighing, your large partner accepted the handkerchief and blew his nose. You couldn't help but laugh.
"Is this amusing?" He folded the handkerchief and set it aside.
"You sound like a trumpet," you chuckled. His smile returned and he shook his head.
"I'm so glad you're so easily amused," he teased, relaxing onto the pillows.
"Oh, please. You spent almost an hour playing with my hair the other day," you slid off the bed and walked over to the basin of water Julian had been kind enough to bring in for you. After rinsing the cloth, you returned to Eclipse's side and set the cool rag on his forehead.
"I don't exactly have any hair of my own," he argued, "and you liked it." He smiled as your laugh washed over him.
"Alright, you win," you sat down beside him. "How do you feel?"
"It's hard to feel unpleasant with you here," he set a hand on your leg, grinning at you. You put your hands on your hips.
"That's very sweet, but you know what I meant."
"I'll survive. I may get better faster if you grace me with a kiss." His grin stretched further. You laughed.
"Hmm, alright-
Knocking pulled your attention from your ill beloved. He sighed, watching you rise from the bed and move towards the door.
So close.
When you opened the door, Julian greeted you with a smile.
"Some tea and soup for you and our sickly friend," he gestured to the cart he was pushing. The cart was laden with tea and soup and tempting looking bread.
"Thank you, Julian," you smiled, taking the cart from him.
"Don't spoil him too much," Julian grinned at you, "or he'll never get back out of bed."
"I can still hear you," Eclipse sat up in bed, "I'm sick, not deaf."
"If only I cared," Julian smirked, giving Eclipse a coy wave. He laughed, turning and walking away. You chuckled, shutting the door once more.
"Alright, love," you hummed, pushing the cart over to Eclipse's bedside, "shall I feed you?" You were clearly teasing. Eclipse was about to dismiss the offer when he got a mischievous twinkle in his eye. He chuckled.
"Please."
"Oh." You paused, "are you sure?" Blush crept across your face as Eclipse nodded eagerly. Sighing, you clambered onto the bed and situated yourself next to Eclipse.
"Alright," you picked up the soup tray and set it in your lap. "...I may not be tall enough." You looked up at him.
"Ah," Eclipse chuckled, "I have a solution." He set the tray aside before plucking you up and placing you into his lap. Before you could protest, he was placing the tray back onto your legs. You were so flustered, you could hardly think.
"Well?" Eclipse chuckled, "aren't you going to take care of me?"
"You're terrible," you laughed through your fluster, picking up the spoon. "Open wide."
Eclipse opened his mouth, all too eager to oblige. You tipped the spoonful of hot soup into his mouth. He practically purred, watching you squirm.
"Thank you," Eclipse smiled, "I'm feeling better already."
"I'm sure you are." You laughed, scooping up another spoonful of soup, "Julian may be right about me spoiling you."
"Oh dear. Whatever will you do?" Eclipse snickered.
"Hmm," you offered the spoonful of soup to him, "I think I'll keep spoiling you. Then, when you're nice and fat, you won't be able to get away from me." You watched him nearly choke. He swallowed hard before laughing, wrapping his arms around you.
"You terrible little god," Eclipse kissed the top of your head, "I suppose I'll just have to spoil you first."
"Oh, is that a challenge?" You laughed.
"It might be," he grinned, "are you up for it?"
"Hmm," you scooped up more soup for him, "I think I am. I hope you're prepared to lose."
Eclipse smiled down at you, gently caressing your cheek.
"I look forward to it."
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