"ACHOO!" Tooth sneezed. Every sternutation that left her system made Jack wince all the more slightly.
"Tooth, I am so, so sorry – I never meant for any of this to happen – I feel terrible – " Jack mumbled, holding up his hands to emphasize how sorry he felt.
His lips curled in a deep frown.
"Jack, how many times have I told you already? It's fine! Incidents like this happen! It wasn't your fault!" Tooth laughed as she managed to give him a weak smile.
She broke out into sneezes again.
Jack's eyes glossed over in concern before he responded, "But I can't help but feel this way! I did conjure up the snowstorm after all!"
His eyebrows furrowed together in an attempt to understand the fairy's casual dismissal of the situation at hand.
"Jack…" Tooth paused, choosing her words carefully before speaking, "Don't beat yourself up over this. It's just a little cold. And you were just doing your job, right?" The look in the fairy's eyes softened as she glanced at the winter spirit in front of her.
The teenage hellion reluctantly nodded before answering, "But still – "
His response was quelled when he felt a finger on his lips.
"No buts, mister!" Tooth playfully scolded, her lips forming a small grin as she removed her finger from his mouth.
Jack laughed and gave her a brilliant smile in return, "All right. That's enough for now. You need rest. But before I go, I promise you this: I will make it up to you."
Tooth's grin widened at his reply. "I'm looking forward to it then."
She yawned, her eyelids slightly drooping as she slowly succumbed to sleep. When Jack was sure she was fast asleep, he placed one hand on her cheek, caressing it.
He whispered softly aloud, as if trying to reassure himself, "I will make it up to you, Tooth. And I will do everything in my power to make you smile. Really smile."
This WILL be a two-shot. I have yet to write it, but I can do that tomorrow (er today) if this gets a good enough response. :) I hope you all enjoy it! (By the way, you can think of this as a semi-continuation of 'I'll Take Care of You' if you want. :D)
I've said this plenty of times already but I'll say it again: Thank you all so much for the love and support you've given me for each and every story that I've posted so far! I can't tell you how much it means to me!
After posting my first fanfiction a couple years back and only getting one review, I honestly never thought I would write ever again, but I was wrong! I am more motivated than ever before because of you guys! Thanks again!
Love you all, and remember: PLEASE review! The more reviews I have, the faster I can write and finish up part 2 for you guys! ;)
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