(Sorry I haven't gotten around to fixing this chpter sooner, I was so busy the last couple weeks of school before break and I also caught a cold... Guess this chapter relates to my life right now.)Hi! I am taking a request from a recent guest on this to write where Claire gets sick and Miss Peregrine takes care of her. I hope you enjoy!
Claire's POV
I was in my dream kingdom before I woke up. It was this terrible scratching in my throat that woke me. I opened my eyes slightly and swallowed to see if the scratch was still there. It was and it was 10 times worse. It was almost like someone was digging in me. I completely opened my eyes and looked around my room. It looked like the sun was just rising. The clock on the side of my bed said 9:15. I grabbed Miss Bear to go to breakfast. I didn't bother getting dressed yet.
I walked into the dining room and sat down.
"Good morning Claire, how was your night?" Miss Peregrine asked. I tried to speak but it resulted in a coughing fit. Miss Peregrine gave me a concerned look. I took a couple sips of water which felt terrible because of my throat. I tried to speak again and managed to squeeze out a 'good' which hurt and my voice was very raspy.
"Claire, do you have a cold?" Miss Peregrine asked. I shrugged, then nodded. These symptoms were definitely for a cold.
After breakfast, Miss Peregrine sent Emma and I up to my room. I laid down in my bed and realized how tired I was. Emma tucked me in. She left the room for a few moments to get something and came back with a thermometer. She took my temperature and told me I had a fever too. I sighed knowing that today was going to be boring.
About 30 minutes later, Miss Peregrine came up to my room. She brought me some soup and a big glass of water. She put the water on my bedside table and cracked the window to let in the autumn breeze. When I finished the cup of water and the soup I layed back and fell asleep.
When I woke up again it was 7:32. I felt good enough to get up, so I did. I walked around a bit then someone knocked. I opened the door and looked. It was Miss Peregrine with more water. She walked me back over to my bed and sat me down. She told me to drink the whole cup.
"How are you feeling?" She asked after I finished.
"Better." I said. My throat felt better and I wasn't coughing too much./span/p
"Your fever seems to be gone." She said feeling my forehead, "Would you like something to eat?" I nodded and she left the room to get me some food. I layed back thinking about random things.
I wonder why Miss Peregrine doesn't have a husband. She is so pretty… I thought before I trailed off into my own world.
Miss Peregrine came back with a plate of food. It was small, but still food. It had a small helping of meat, potatoes, and vegetables. She tied my hair back so it would be easier to eat. I picked up the meat and put it in my backmouth, chewed, swallowed, just like every day. When I was done eating I put the plate to the side.
"Miss Peregrine?" I asked
"Yes dear?"
"Why don't you have a husband? You are so very pretty."I said.
She smiled and said "Well, I am a Ymbryne, not a wife. I look after peculiar children. I don't believe anyone would marry me and I do need to give attention to my children."She said.
I could tell she wouldn't mind one. It must get terribly lonely taking care of children and no one to complain to
"Do you ever get lonely?" I asked.
"Well, sometimes I have no one to talk to."She said. I hugged her. I understood how she felt. It's like trying to talk about something when no one is there. No one at all. No one to understand. When we pulled away from the hug I kissed her forehead because she always kissed my forehead when trying to make me feel better.
"Well sweetheart, I'd better go put your plate away." She said. She took my plate downstairs to wash it.
At 7:52 Miss Peregrine left. Someone knocked at my door at 8:00. I said 'come in'. It was Horace.
"Are you feeling good enough to come to the reset?" He asked.
"Yeah, it might be hard to walk though." I said, sighing. He nodded. I thought he would just leave but instead he came and picked me up. He carried me outside and set me down. Bronwyn took one of my hands and I held Miss Bear in the other.
We watched the reset and then Miss Peregrine carried me to bed. She tucked me into bed and my stuffies too. She brought a fresh glass of water. She set it down on my bedside table. She sat on the edge of my bed and kissed my forehead.
"Goodnight Claire." She said.
"Goodnight Miss Peregrine." I said. She walked to the door and closed my door behind her. I almost fell instantly asleep.
The end! I had so much fun writing this one. I hope you enjoyed it.(So sorry for the wait...)