Author's Note: Made this two-shot into a separate story. Hope you all enjoy! Review please!
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When visiting Hours ended, Skylar was forced to leave. She said goodbye to Leo in the lobby, promising to be back the next day. He got back to his room to be met by a curious Jordi.
"A twin sister, huh?"
"What? You have a secret mom, I can't have a secret sister?" He grinned, and Jordi laughed.
"Touché. So what's the story? Why hasn't she visited before now?" He faced Leo from his perch on the bed.
"She got a scholarship to this prestigious boarding school. I got one too, and we were both supposed to go, me for soccer and her for her grades. Then,"
"You found out." Jordi said. It wasn't a question.
"Yeah. She tried to back out and stay at home, but our parents flipped out. I finally told her that one of us should get to go. She visits whenever she can, and she emails a lot."
"It looked like she missed you." Jordi smiled dreamily, wondering what it would be like to have someone who cared that much. His mom still didn't count, not yet anyway.
"It's hard not having her around. Even though we're the same age, I always protected her. It's weird seeing her comfortable by herself sometimes." Leo laughed to himself.
"Must be a twin thing." Jordi joked, and Leo grinned.
"So, you won't mind her popping in on occasion?" Leo asked slowly.
"Not at all. She's cool." Jordi said quickly. Leo smirked at the eagerness in his voice.
"Cool. Well, I'm gonna turn in for the night. See you in the morning." Leo yawned and moved to flip off the light.
"If you like her, it's okay by me." He said, watching as Jordi's neck turned a bright red and his mouth opened in shock. Then the lights were off and his head hit the pillow.
It wasn't until Leo was almost asleep that he heard a muffled 'thanks'.
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Skylar was certain that something was up. She was out of school for a month, meaning that every day she was at the hospital as long as possible.
For the last two weeks, everything was normal. She visited Leo after he finished therapy, and they hung out with his friends. Dash hit on her as usual and she and Emma talked over books. Kara was difficult to get used to, but Skylar was certain that she had a heart…somewhere.
That day though, she came when Leo told her to, and he wasn't there.
"Nurse Jackson?" She passed the nurse in the hall.
"Yes, Sky?"
"Have you seen Leo? I was supposed to meet him right now."
"I have on my chart that he has physical therapy for another half an hour." Nurse Jackson quirked an eyebrow.
"Oh, okay. Can I go see Charlie?" She smiled pleadingly. Nurse Jackson rolled her eyes.
"Honey, I don't care. Just watch out for the wicked witch."
"Thanks!"
"Hi, Charlie." Skylar said, after checking that Kara was out of the room.
"Hi, Skylar. Maybe you can help me. Tell Leo to just kiss Emma already!"
"How's life with your new roomie? She seems…interesting."
"Kara snores. Loudly. And she talks in her sleep. I wish I could do that!"
"Kara acts like a girl that is perfect and put together, but I bet you know all her secrets. She probably snores like a bear or something."
"This is why you are my favorite healthy person."
"You're a really good listener, Charlie. Would you mind if I bugged you with some of my problems?"
"I'm so bored you could read me the phonebook."
"Well, Leo ditched me today. I think he may have done it on purpose. He thinks I have a crush on his roommate, Jordi."
"Which you do, but continue."
"He's trying live vicariously through my love life, I think, since the dork can't get back together with Emma."
"Yes, and he also knows that Jordi likes you."
"But what if he was attempting to get me alone with Jordi? Isn't a brother supposed to keep you from dating? Not that I want to date Jordi."
"Denial much?"
"I'm sorry, Charlie, this is stupid of me. How about I tell you the latest gossip on Dr. McAndrew?"
"Why is everyone here so stubbornly against getting together? He likes you! You like him! If I could just move, I'd smack some sense into all of you."
"Word is, the good doctor is dating someone again."
"…I'm listening."
"Nurse Britany was telling me that he wore the blue tie, which means he was with a girl. And you'll never guess what else…"
"I think you'll just tell me."
"You don't seem very eager," Charlie could hear the smile in Skylar's voice. "Maybe I won't tell."
"Okay, I was joking about smacking people. Just tell me."
"I saw him kissing a woman in the hallway! I didn't get a good look since I didn't want them to see me. I don't think she works here though, she wasn't wearing scrubs or a lab coat."
"Aww, is coma boy your new best friend?" Kara sneered from the doorway. Skylar blushed and scrambled to leave.
"Bye, Charlie."
"Bye, Loser."
"Bye, Sky. Was that really necessary, Kara?"
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Skylar rushed to escape Kara, crashing into Jordi in her haste.
"I'm so sorry!" She squeaked, turning even redder.
She had managed to crash into Jordi while he was in his wheelchair, meaning she was now sprawled on the floor. She stood up, dusting herself off self-consciously.
"Are you okay? I really didn't mean to run you over."
"No, I'm fine. Are you alright? I didn't jostle your leg, did I? I used to do that to Leo by accident all the time." She met his eyes.
"No, I'm good."
"As good as you can be in a hospital, right?" She joked. Jordi felt the smile creep onto his face.
"Exactly." He looked back at where she had come from. "Were you visiting Kara?" he tried to keep the disbelief out of his voice.
"Charlie, actually."
"Ah. Much better company." He grinned when she laughed.
"Where's Leo?" He questioned warily. He didn't want to explain running over Skylar to him.
"I have absolutely no idea. I'm pretty sure he ditched me." She smiled, but her eyes looked a bit sad. Jordi wanted them to sparkle again, but he tried not to think on that too much.
"He just got the therapy time mixed up. Or maybe it got changed last minute. Nothing to worry about."
"You're right. I really shouldn't worry this much. I just have nothing to do now, and I don't want to bother anyone." She glanced at her shoes.
"We could always go get a bite to eat."
"Hospital cafeteria food? Pass. How about we finish that card game instead." She grinned at him.
"First one to the room gets to pick the game." Jordi teased, pivoting his wheelchair and racing off. He heard her laughter bouncing off the walls as she ran after him.
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Leo and Emma shut the blinds they were peeking out of in the doctor's lounge.
"Well, that didn't work." Emma commented. Leo gave an exasperated huff.
"I noticed."
"It's going to take a little bit more than you not being in the room to get them to figure it out, Leo."
"Well, what's your plan?"
"I didn't say I had a plan." Emma tilted her head slightly in confusion.
"You always squint and give a half-smirk when you have an idea. It's your evil genius face."
"You are so weird sometimes."
"Says the girl who wears a hat indoors."
"I could take it off you know."
"Skylar would be disappointed if you did."
"Okay," She pretended to think. "Since I like Skylar, I'll keep the hat."
"Why does everyone like my sister better than they like me? I'm the fun twin." He winked.
"I have yet to see evidence of that." Emma said, before sashaying out of the room. Leo couldn't help but grin. Maybe his sister had been right about the hat being a sign. After all, Emma had agreed to help with his scheme to get Skylar and Jordi together.