It was springtime in Prim which meant two things were certain. The trees were flowering and shedding pollen. And Gabriel Lane Herondale was miserable.
The professor sat at his cluttered kitchen table, most of the half empty boxes of medicine pushed to one side, looking over term papers.
Well looking might not be the correct word, squinting perhaps, as his red watery eyes were tearing so often, he could barely see any words in front of him. It did not seem to matter how often he wiped away the wetness, barely a minute later, tears ran down his cheeks again. How his eyes could water so frequently yet still feel dry when he itched them? Gabriel did not understand.
Handkerchief clutched firmly in his hand, he blotted at his eyes again then muscle memory kicked in as he also rubbed his poor nose.
He'd been sniffling thickly for several days but every time he felt any sneeze building he'd lose it after a few harsh hitches. That felt almost as bad as sneezing, being the cusp but yet to follow through.
Another wipe at his eyes, Gabriel blinked after pressing the cloth to his face. He coughed slightly, feeling the dryness tickling the back of his throat.
It was difficult to concentrate on anything aside from his current woes but term papers would not grade themselves.
Gabriel scrunched his nose, feeling that never ending itch fighting for his attention. Thumbing the side of his nose he sniffled, which only made more tears form. A hard throat clear did nothing as he tried blowing his nose but that also did not elevate anything.
Then there was a knock at his door. Confused, he stared at it wondering if he'd imagined it. He wasn't expecting any visitors. How he wished to open the door and gaze upon his dear Liam but Gabriel knew that was not possible.
Pushing up, he again wiped his eyes so he'd have a decent chance of seeing the person at his door. However upon opening it no one stood behind it. Frowning, Gabriel glanced down the hall but again nothing. He sighed about to scold himself for imagining the knock when he noticed a box sitting on his doormat.
This was most unsual as he definitely wasn't expecting a package. Back inside he sent it down on the table and began to peel back the tape.
Once opened a note sat on the top, partially covering several items.
Blinking so he could actually see the note, Gabrielās heart sang as he read:
Hello love, you've sounded so awful on our calls recently I wanted to send you a little care package. I hope it helps bring you some relief. Talk to you soon. Love you, Liam.
Gabrielās vision now filled with tears not caused by allergies.
"Thank you dearest." He said to the note as he held it to his chest.
The box contained new handkerchiefs, different flavors of tea, a cold compress for eyes, vapor rub, eye drops, and a few chocolates.
Due to his emotions getting the better of him, Gabriel sniffled harder, which caused his bothersome nose to itch worse. He rubbed coarsely at it but finally that which had eluded him for a few days finally broke loose.
Hhh...Heh'eshuhh! Hhhājuschew! HhHEschhhuh! Eschhhhuhh! Heh....hhh...Hchtschewww!
For days he couldn't sneeze, now Gabriel seemed incapable of stopping. The fit lasted over a minute with a few pauses inbetween which gave him only enough time to wipe his eyes before needing to brace for the next one.
TshEWshchuh! HehāTCHh! Heh'KSHewww!
Finally Gabriel simply began stifling them into his handkerchief as he pinched his nose.
"Merciful heavens." He croaked when he finally regained his composure.
A long hearty blow followed. Gabriel decided now was the perfect time for a break and to use the cold eye compress. Grabbing the box he headed down the hall to his room, hoping his dear Liam's present would bring him some relief.
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