 Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
Gaston knew he was overreacting, that it was only a cold, and Rosalyn would be fine, but that didn't stop him from worrying about her. Sorry, River! Gaston was a nervous person by nature, and being madly in love with Rose just made him even more frantic! He still didn't think he was doing enough, but he wasn't about to argue with Rose while she was in this condition. He just gave her a little smile and a squeeze of her hand in reply.
He was only half listening to River's answer to Rose's question, but his ears perked up as the healer mentioned water. He was relieved to know he hadn't caused any harm by offering it to her! Then River was handing him a small vial of something; well, that was unexpected! He blinked, listening to the explanation of the ingredients, and downed the vial in one gulp. Hmm... that potion didn't taste as terrible as he thought; he was pleasantly surprised... but not as surprised as he was when River handed the other vials to him instead of Rosalyn! Why? Surely she was capable of taking her potion on her own... and was that a wink? Understanding dawned in his brilliant blue eyes, and he gave River a grateful look as he repeated the direction over in his head. Two vials for the next two days after breakfast, got it!
Then steam shot out of Rose's ears. Gaston knew it was a good sign that the potion was working, but it was still strange to see. He saw River tucking Rose's hair behind her ears and inwardly berated himself for not thinking to do that himself. What kind of boyfriend was he?! Gaston began to relax a bit when River announced that Rose's fever had broken, but it was only when she herself said she was feeling better that he was able to manage a smile. "River, thank you for everything," he said, his eyes shining with gratitude.
He gently wiped Rose's face with the towel that was handed to him as the healer drew the screen. He also had his wand ready to perform a drying spell if need be. Once he was sure River was gone, he took Rose's hand in his and gave it a little kiss. She was better now and he'd taken the immune booster, so it couldn't do any harm. "I love you, Rose," he whispered. "I'm so happy you're feeling better." An idea suddenly occurred to him and he pointed his wand at his jacket pocket, summoning his little black book. He tapped it with his wand, and it opened to a specific page and hovered in front of his eyes. Now he could recite some of his songs for Rose until she fell asleep!
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |