Vapor Rub
Summary: A pre-series double drabble. Elizabeth is sick and has to cancel a date with Peter. Peter picks up a couple of things from the pharmacy to help her.
For the Tumblr Sicktember 2022 prompt Alt. 2. Vapor Rub
Elizabeth reluctantly phoned Peter.
"Hi Peter," she said with a sniff.
"Hi Elizabeth. Is everything okay?"
"I'm sorry, I'm going to have to cancel our date tonight. I've got this rotten head cold and I'm battling to breathe."
"Don't apologise Elizabeth. I'm sorry you're sick. Would you mind if I still came over?"
"You sure you want to risk catching my cold?"
"I'll take my chances."
"Okay, I'll leave the door unlocked."
"I'll be there about seven," Peter said, hanging up.
Elizabeth was lying on the couch when Peter let himself in. "Hi Peter." Elizabeth sniffed. "What do you have there?"
"I grabbed you a couple of things from the pharmacy. Some cold tablets and this," he said, holding up a jar of vapor rub. "I thought if I rubbed some on your back … and chest, it might help you breathe easier."
"Oh, did you mister." Elizabeth raised her eyebrows, before laughing when Peter suddenly looked very unsure of himself.
"Relax Peter. I think you rubbing vapor rub onto my back … and chest, sounds like the perfect way to celebrate the one month anniversary of our first date. Just one question. What should I expect for our six month anniversary?"