Faculty drabble set: Antibodies

[sophinisba]

Title: Antibodies
Fandom: The Faculty
Pairing: Casey/Zeke
Rating: PG
Words: 400 (four drabbles)
Summary: Zeke has the flu
Notes: Thanks to mews1945 for the prompt.



By age nineteen Zeke had had a lot of practice living on his own, including getting sick on his own. He had over-the-counter and prescriptions and he knew how to use them. He had survived much worse than the flu. But that was before Casey became aware of his quasi-orphan status and decided to adopt him.

"Go away," Zeke said.

"You'll feel better if you have some, I promise. My mom always – "

"I am not eating your mom's chicken noodle soup. Just leave the pills and get out of here before I breathe any more of these germs on you."

: :

But Casey wasn't listening and Zeke was too weak to fight. And Mrs. Connor's soup turned out to be really tasty. Too bad he couldn't keep it down.

Too bad he fell down on his way back from the bathroom, and getting back up was beyond him. Casey brought him water and a washcloth and some quiet questions that didn't quite register.

"Just stay here," Zeke muttered into the carpet fibers.

"Okay," said Casey, "I will."

That wasn't what Zeke meant, but he wasn't gonna argue. Casey felt his forehead, frowned, and then sat down next to him, and waited.

: :

The blanket was damp with sweat and that was weird because Zeke was shivering and also because he wasn't sure how he'd gotten back to bed. But here he was, somehow, and someone had just brought him a clean blanket, even. Zeke stopped wondering how he'd been so lucky and just burrowed into it and fell asleep.

He woke feeling something wet on his face and that was weird because he wasn't sweating anymore. Or shivering, or hot or nauseated. Just a little achy and…warm. Because Casey was standing next to the bed and had just kissed his forehead.

Oh. Casey.

: :

"Really, Mrs. Connor, I don't mind. It's my fault he's sick, for one thing, but for another I've got the antibodies now, so. Yeah, wouldn't want you two to get sick, so we'll just hang out here. I'll let you know if anything… No, thanks, we've got plenty of soup."

Casey's smile was tight, uncertain. "You sure she believed you?"

Zeke shrugged. "Not really, but you're staying here tonight and that's what matters. My turn to take care of you."

"Even if I'm not sick?"

Zeke grinned. "Especially since you're not sick. Way more fun this way."

And it was.

Comments

[gloryunderhill.livejournal.com]

t'nawww! I always thought Case would make a nice nurse...and Zeke a naughty one. ;)

[sophinisba]

Hee, that pretty much sums it up. Thanks for reading! :D

[illyria-novia.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love love love the imagery of the second and third drabbles. I love your quietly loving Casey. Thank you for this. :)

[sophinisba]

Thank you! I like thinking of Casey as kind and patient like that. :)

[lireeli.livejournal.com]

Oh!! Naughty Zeke!! :D
And full of good ideas!!
*hugs*

[sophinisba]

Thanks! :D

[honeyandvinegar.livejournal.com]

Ahaaa! Those crafty lads... but poor Zeke! I got worried for a minute there...

[sophinisba]

Eh, he has been through much worse. Thanks for reading. ♥

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

How confusing for Zeke to have someone there to take care of him. Casey was so patient with him. And I loved the ending. Zeke's feeling a lot better, and I love the idea of him taking care of Casey in his own way.

[sophinisba]

Thank you, Mews! I'm really glad I could make something you liked with the prompt you gave me. :)

[aliensouldream.livejournal.com]

Awww, that's gorgeous! And perfect for the season! *saves to read when sick* I adore grouchy Zeke and quiet caring Casey. I love how Zeke mumbles his wishes out without really knowing what he's doing and Casey reads into it wrong and right at the same time. And this

Oh. Casey.

*wibbles* And such a great twist at the end! Just lovely! *hugs you for writing more C/Z*

[sophinisba]

Naw, thank you, sweetie. I like some grouchy Zeke and calm capable Casey as well. :D

[aprilkat.livejournal.com]

This is so sweet! Zeke actually accepting help - and I like his "repayment" of the debt.

[sophinisba]

Hee, thank you.

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

yay you finished it! :)) This is awesome! Casey has definitely earned Zeke taking care of him!

[sophinisba]

I finished! I had it stalled at 373 words for a few days but I'm glad I came back. Good old Casey and Zeke. Thank you, and thanks for listening to me while I was writing. :)

[frolijah-fan-54.livejournal.com]

They get to enjoy all the benefits of Casey's pretend sick without all the awfulness - YAY!!

Loved Casey nursing Zeke - and what a reward he got!!

[sophinisba]

You have Mews to thank for the loveliness of Casey as caregiver. I don't know why I don't think to do that more often. Thank you for reading!!

[addie71.livejournal.com]

I love how Casey took care of Zeke. The kiss to the forehead...*sighs*

[sophinisba]

Even with Zeke sweating and icky it's a nice image to think about, no? Glad you enjoyed. :D

[shelley6441.livejournal.com]

nice story - and I love your icon :D

[sophinisba]

Thanks! alfiri made this icon and I just love it for thinking either Elijah or Casey as an open, honest, kind person.

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Awwww, that's so lovely and perfect for the season, der! I lllllove it!