The Flubug
Chapter 5
Burning

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Of all the symptoms of flu that really bothered, there was one that stood out for me; the fever. Although my temperature was sky high and my caretakers felt very cold when they touched me, I was plagued throughout my body by shivering, clattering teeth and wave after wave of freezing cold chills. On instinct I wrapped myself in the bed covers, attempting to ward off the cold sensation with the warm, comforting cocoon of cotton. As I sniffled away and blew my nose on more tissues, Amy approached the bed with a new yellow box of tissues.

"Are you feeling any better after that nap?" The Rose inquired. She brushed a pink bang of quills out of her eyes as she watched me.

"Yeah, a little. The soup and juice helped a lot," I replied with a stretch of my arms as I sat up.

"Shadow, I got these at the drugstore for you today. These kill viruses, so hopefully we won't get whatever it is you have," Amy explained before she held the box before me. I reached out to grab a piece and noticed it had small blue polka dots all over it.

"Thank you, Amy. I know you don't want what I have at all." With a puff of my nose, I sent more mess into the once clean tissue and threw it into the trashcan.

"That's what you think, Fuzzy. There are a few things of yours I want, like your thoughtfulness, your beautiful crimson eyes, your cuddly belly and soft ebony fur, your strong hugs and your sweet kisses, and eventually a few... other things." Whoa. I bashfully looked up at the rose as my eyes widened to the size of saucers. A giggle slipped out of Rose's lips while she returned my gaze.

"Umm... you're what? I mean, uh, sure I'm serious about y-you and s-staying together, b-but... y-you're thinking about th-that?" I gulped as my already burning face became hotter. Amy let out a hearty laugh, amused by my stuttering. Awkward silence followed, like a badly misplaced pause in a classic symphony.

"Yes, Shadow. But that'll be in due time. There's no need to rush, I just like planning ahead." She's planning ahead, alright!

"Oh. I'm glad you can wait. I was meaning to bring that up, but not at such... an awkward time." The pink hedgehog laughed softly. Emerald eyes locked with rubies as an almost magic bond bridged between them, sending unfathomable thoughts, hopes, and dreams that no assembly of words could ever begin to express.

"Awww! Fuzzy, even when you're sick you still are cute! You're so red; I swear I could crack an egg on your forehead right now and fry it for breakfast!" The young woman laughed as I provided a sheepish grin. Her last comment didn't exactly help me cool down too well.

"Speaking of which, what time is it?" I reached around and scratched my back.

"It is around lunch time, Shadow. Are you hungry?"

As I opened my mouth to answer my stomach beat me to the punch, giving protest that sounded like a dying cow. Rose stared wide-eyed at me in surprise before exploding in laughter and suddenly grabbing my hand...

A.N. XD Well, that topic certainly made Shadow's face redder than a tomato! Especially since Amy brought it up! Now that it was out of the closet, the two have made a decision together. Now, watch as Amy scrambles and cooks an omelette on Shadow's burning face! LOL...