Sniffles and Sneezes

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This story takes place after Of Rituals and Red Ribbons. It is stand-alone however, and can be read by itself.

Sniffles and Sneezes

Evan sighed softly and raked a hand through his hair as he glanced over at Kenzie. He’d been taking care of her for the last several days, while Kass was off-world. As he watched her sleep, curled up on the couch, he wondered not for the first time, how Kass had done this alone for so long. He’d barely been watching her for a few hours when she spiked a fever, making him rush her off to the infirmary.  Jennifer had reassured him that it was nothing more than a minor virus and with some rest and fluids she’d be fine in a few days.  He’d still ended up spending a very long, sleepless night up with the little girl.

Suddenly the door chimed and he dashed over waving it open. “Shhhh!” he whispered, as he pressed a finger to his lips.

“I just thought I’d drop by and see if there was anything you needed.” John said quietly, as he glanced past Evan to Kenzie’s sleeping form.

Shaking his head, Evan looked at John. “No sir, I think we’re okay for now. Rodney dropped some food by earlier, and Teyla watched her so I could run to the gym, thanks though.”

John nodded silently. “Okay then, if you need anything else just coms me.”

“Okay sir, will do.” Evan said before waving the door shut.

He turned, sighing softly as he walked over and scooped Kenzie up, carrying her to her room.  Settling down in her rocking chair he began to hum softly to her.

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Kass waved their door open, frowning at the abnormal silence in their quarters.  ‘Hmm, that’s odd. Wonder where Evan and Kenzie are?’ she mused to herself as she glanced around. 

Peeking into Kenzie’s room she grinned seeing them both asleep in the rocking chair.  Padding over she eased Kenzie from Evan’s arms and laid her down in her bed with a soft kiss.

Walking back over to the chair, she ran her fingers through Evan’s hair, while pressing a light kiss to his cheek. “Wake up, flyboy.” She whispered shaking him gently.

“Hunh? Wha?” he mumbled, as he blinked tired eyes open. “Hey, when did you get back?” he said as he stretched. Standing from the chair, he pulled Kass close, watching Kenzie sleep.

“Just a bit ago. Jen told me she hasn’t been feeling well?” she asked softly, indicating Kenzie with a slight nod.

Evan sighed, his voice soft. “No, night after you left she got a fever. It scared the crap out of me.”

Kass turned enough that she could press a gentle kiss to his cheek, “I’m sorry I wasn’t here.”

“Hey! You were out on a trade mission, its part of the job, I get that Kass. Anyway it had to happen sooner or later.” He said with a wry chuckle. “Though it did make me wonder how you managed to juggle her and working at the SGC, for so long alone.” His voice was soft, as he pressed a soft kiss to her temple.

“It wasn’t easy to say the least,” Kass said quietly, remembering the long days and even longer nights.

As if sensing her sudden unease he snaked an arm around her waist tugging her closer. “Hey you’ve got me now, honey and I don’t plan on going anywhere for a long, long time.”

Kass sighed contently, leaning her head on his shoulder. “I know and I’m glad I’ve got you.”

As he held her close, the two of them watching Kenzie sleep, he sighed contently. “You know I’ve come to think of her as my own kid this last year.” He paused when he saw Kass frown, pressing a reassuring kiss to her cheek. “Though the last few days have gotten me thinking…” he trailed off for a moment, before leaning in and whispering the rest of his thought in her ear.

Kass’ eyes widened and she spun to look at him. “You are kidding right, flyboy?” she finally gasped out, her expression still shocked.

Shaking his head, he chuckled softly, “Nope, I thought it was about time.”

Kass blinked again, pondering. “Okay, we can at least think about it.” She replied before kissing him gently.

“Good” He said with a lazy grin.

“Though right now, I’m exhausted and would love to get a good night’s sleep.” She said quietly.

Evan grinned, guiding her into the living room. “Well then let’s get you to bed.”

The End