Eternals

Part 5

"Ya think, Newt told us it was a bad idea. We should run NOW," Fry said. And they ran in the same direction as their life depended on it. Which it does at the moment.

"Tigris get Fry and Gally and I'll get Minho," Alby said.

"On it, it's a good thing they all ran in the same direction," I replied.

"Agreed," he said. After a minute Alby was right behind Minho. When Minho looked behind him and saw Alby. He screamed and tried to run faster but Alby pounced on him, making them fall. I decided to use my wings and get Frypan and Gally. Frypan and Gally looked back to see where I was. So when they saw I wasn't following they stopped running to catch their breath. But I was above them and landed without noise right behind them.

And said, "Who are you looking for?" They screamed and started to run again. But I grabbed their collars and dragged them to Minho and Alby. Alby had Minho by his collar. Alby sat him down by a tree and I sat the others beside him. I wrapped them in vines so they wouldn't run again.

"So mind telling why you were spying on us?" I said sternly.

"We were going to prank Tigris and saw you guys singing and dancing. It was Minho and Gally's idea. So yeah," Frypan ratted them out.

"Thanks for telling me, Fry. If you think we're dumb enough to let you out off the vines then your way off base. Well I'll let Fry go but you two are going to stay there for the rest of the night," I said letting Frypan go.

"Dang it," Minho said, mad at himself for getting in trouble.

~That morning

I was doing my daily rounds when Fey came up to me.

"Uhh... Tigris, why are Minho and Gally tied up with vines?" Fey asked.

"Go ask Fry he'll tell ya," I replied. Then she walked off to fined Fry as I went back to my rounds and all the other chores that I have. As I am a leader after all.

(3 weeks later lunchtime)

"Ugh *sniff* I hate head colds *sniff* and stayin' *sniff* inside," I said. You see I got a head cold. And Alby told me to stay inside our hut. It took a lot of convincing on his part because I tend to be stubborn when sick.

*knock* *knock* "Hey baby, I know that you're not doing too well. So I decided to let Newt be in charge until you don't need my undivided attention," Alby said with a bowl of vegetable soup which looks good at the moment.

"Thank you babe you're *sneeze* the best. Owww. I love *sniff* you and hate *sniff* you at the moment. You know how I get *sneeze* when I can't go outside," I said, sitting up and taking the soup from him.

"You're welcome, I know full well how you hate me. Oh, and the new greenie came up already," he said softly while kissing my forehead.

"Okay," I replied.

"You're burning up babe. I'll be right back with a wet rag just focus on eating your food alright?" He said feeling my temperature.

"Alright, and can it be ice cold too? I have a slight headache in the front of my head," I asked.

"Of course," Alby replied with a gentle smile on his face. I don't know what it is but he loves taking care of me. Like a fugging baby. It's a weird feeling like a baby. But it- let's just say that it's annoying and leave it.

"I'll be back with the cold rag in a little bit. Love you," He said walking out the door.

"I swear he's going to be the death of me," I mumbled to myself when he walked out.

~A few minutes later

I finished my food and laid back down to get some rest. But whatever I do I can't get in a comfortable position. I could tell that I have a big fever as I couldn't get warm either. That's when Alby came in with the rag and a bowl. When he saw my state he rushed over, placing the rag on my forehead.

"Hey," was all I could say.

"Hey, yourself. How are you feeling now since the ice-cold rag on your face?" He asked me.

"A little better *sniff* still feel like *sneeze* I'm being brutally *sniff* murdered right now," I replied, and he chuckled.

{Alby's POV}

"I don't know how you do it. Like on how you can still make jokes while being sick," I said.

"It's called being loopy and tired. Can you cuddle and sing to me?" Tigris asked, giving puppy dog eyes through the blanket. She knows full well what she is doing to me. That is one of many perks of dating Tigris. I love her I do, but she can be too much sometimes.

"Alright, but you know I'll only do this for you," I answered.

"I know, that's why you love me," she replied. Once under the covers, she smiled and snuggled into me like a little kid seeking warmth. It's adorable.

"Let's see here. How about Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran?" I asked.

"I haven't heard that one before. So that will be a yes," she said while handing me the radio.

Once I was finished singing I looked down and saw Tigris passed out.

"You're adorable when you sleep and you have a cute face. I'm glad you're asleep so you can't deny any of this," I whispered to her sleeping frame. I tried moving off the bed but she pulled me back. So I just stayed in bed and held her close to me knowing that she wouldn't leave me. I realized that I'm also tired so I held her tight to my chest. I fell asleep soon after pulling her closer than she was before.

~A few hours later

{Tigris POV}

I woke up from the nap and noticed that Alby was gone. So I assumed that he went back to work. I decided to get up and get some fresh air and go to the bonfire.

"Where's *sniff* Minho?" I asked Fey.

"In the med hut," she replied.

"What is he *sneeze* doing there?" I asked with a slight panic.

"He's fine, he just overexerted himself, I've taken care of it," she told me calmly. The panic lessened. Fey looked over to the pit where Gally and the greenie were wrestling, it looked like the greenie was going to win, but Gally ended up getting him out of the ring.

I wrapped my wings around myself and commented, "It's a little *sneeze, sneeze* chilly tonight."

"Oh, I didn't notice, and you should be in your bed resting," Fey replied.

"I don't *sneeze* care," I said, sneezing my brains out. Fey shrugged it off and left because she knew that I would win the fight.

"Tigris, what are you doing out here? You should be inside," A voice said behind me. I knew it was Alby I can recognize his voice anywhere.

"I needed fresh air *sneeze, sniff* and you weren't there so *sniff* I came out by myself," I said knowing that he doesn't like it when I overdo it.

"Come on, let's get some sleep," Alby said gently while picking me up bridal style. As I was too tired to walk back. Once in bed, we snuggled up with him being the big spoon and me being the little spoon.

~Next day

I woke up feeling worse than yesterday so I looked for a tea to help me. I remember my dad making tea to help with sickness. So that's why I'm looking in the book to see if it's in there.

"Ha *sneeze*, found it *sneeze, sneeze* *sniff*," I said gruffly.

"Found what baby?" Said a familiar raspy voice behind me, wrapping his arms around me and his head on my shoulder.

"A tea that my *sneeze, sneeze* dad used to make *sneeze, sniff* when we were sick," I replied.

"Oh, I remember that. I also remember you, Newt, you're mom and dad coming over. Bringing some tea over. It's crazy how that stuff works,"

"Yeah *sniff*."

"Do you need help with the herbs?"

"Yes, I do. *sneeze* But I have to come because I have to point *sneeze* *sniff* point out the exact herbs for the tea,"

"Well, yeah that would make sense because you know how to make it,"