A Drabble A Day #10: Cold

When Peter woke up that morning, he felt horrible. His head hurt, and his senses were fogged. The only thing that registered in his sleepy mind was the cool touch of someone's hand, a hand that was big and rough but comforting.

"You alright, Poodle? You feel kinda hot..."

He shook his head, giving out a little cough. The invisible man let out a sigh, but didn't say anything as he helped Peter out of bed and brought him into the kitchen, where he proceeded to make breakfast. Even though he wasn't hungry, he didn't have the energy to fight with Claude about eating something. He quietly surrendered as he munched on a piece of toast, feeling full after about three bites.

Peter spent most of the day sitting on the couch, huddled beneath a cocoon of blankets and watching the television. When night finally arrived, he was hesitant to go to bed alone. He gathered his courage and went to Claude's room.

"Need something?"

"I'm cold."

"Then get in here." Claude moved aside the blankets.

Peter hesitated. "I don't want you to get sick, too-"

"Shut up and get in before I change me mind."

Peter obeyed and slid underneath the covers. Claude's arms found their way around his body, holding him tightly. Peter snuggled into his embrace and let out a few coughs, to which Claude responded by rubbing his back softly and pulling him closer. Both men could feel the warmth radiating from Peter's body; for a moment, Peter, in his hazy, fever-induced delusions, believed that it was one of his powers, and that he might accidentally explode right there. But Claude hushed him, told him to shut up and stop worrying.

"Thanks, Claude..." he quietly whispered.

Peter didn't receive a clear response, but he could've sworn he heard a mumbled, "love you" come from the other man.

A/N: OMG, a TRIPLE drabble. Does that even technically exist? Well, it does now! I didn't have the heart to cut it down any more than I already did. Stay tuned for day 11, which is part two to this drabble. Wow, an actual connection within this series! It's a CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!