Reddie College AU Sneezing Drabbles

1. beginning

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Sneezer: Richie
Cause: Cold

Eddie found Richie in the cafeteria, absentmindedly stirring his soup with one hand, turning a page in his Psychology textbook with the other. "Hiya," he said, pressing a kiss to Richie's forehead.

"Hi babe," Richie said, closing the textbook.

"How are you?" asked Eddie, setting his tray down.

"A bit pressed about this... huh, uhhh-HRISSSHHoooo!" Richie reached his elbow up to cover his nose and mouth as he sneezed suddenly.

"Bless you," said Eddie attentively.

Richie sniffled, pushing his glasses further up his nose and swallowing. His throat was raw. But if Eddie found out, he would probably leave Richie for dead. "I'm pressed about a test," finished Richie.

"For psychology? Easy," remarked Eddie.

"Maybe for you," said Richie with a sniffle. "Heh-heh-HKISSSHHHHooo!"

"Mm, bless you again," said Eddie. "Allergies?"

"No," mumbled Richie, rubbing his pinkening nose.

Eddie's eyes widened. "No no no no no," he said, clasping his hand over his mouth. "You have a cold."

Richie nodded. "I'll uh, go back to my dorm. I'm sorry." He picked up his book and started to leave. Eddie grabbed the hem of his jacket and pulled Richie back to sitting.

"Richie," Eddie said, swallowing. "I've been thinking, and I figured I probably should be kinder to you when you get sick."

Richie's eyes widened. "Really?"

"Yeah, baby. I felt horrible when I heard Stan had to drag you to the ER and I had not been there for you," said Eddie guiltily, looking down.

"I told you that was fine, babe," Richie said, wiping his nose again. He then clasped his hand over his nose and sneezed again. "HEEEISSSHooo! You're afraid of germs."

"Bless you," said Eddie tenderly.

"I still want to go home and sleep," admitted Richie.

"I'll cuddle with you," offered Eddie.

"You're sure had a change of heart, didn't you?" Richie said with a wink.

"I want you to feel better," said Eddie, picking up Richie's books for him and offering him a hand up. "It's better to pump you full of medicine right as your cold is starting."

"Ah."