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"Skylar!" Emma shouted as she crashed into Leo's room.

"Ahh!" Skylar gave a small shriek and fell off the coach, dropping her book.

"Why did you send that text?"

"Hi, Skylar how are you? Oh, I'm good, Emma." Skylar said jokingly. Emma just continued to stare at her in shock and distress.

"The text. I sent it because it was true? And my brother will definitely thank me later, but if he hurts you, don't hesitate to tell me, and I will make him suffer."

They were both quiet for a time. Then, Emma began to smile. Skylar grinned back at her.

"So, he really likes the hat?"

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"Charlie's awake!"

Jordi burst into where Skylar was helping Leo study. Upon hearing the news, the trio burst into the hall, collecting Emma on the way.

"Charlie!" Skylar shrieked happily. "You get to stay here!"

I know, right? It's pretty sweet.

"Can we stay and talk with him?" Leo asked Nurse Jackson.

"I have to get Dr. McAndrew, but until then he's all yours." She grinned and left.

"Charlie blink once for yes and twice for no." Emma said.

"Did you know that Jordi and Skylar finally got together?" Kara added snarkily. Charlie blinked once.

Um, duh. She actually talks to me. Again, one of my favorite healthy people.

"Kara!" Skylar shouted and Jordi laughed. He put his arm around her shoulder and she took the opportunity to snuggle into his side.

"Aren't they adorable?" Nurse Brittany chimed in as she and Nurse Jackson came back. Charlie blinked once and the crowed awed before they were shooed from the room.

Don't forget Lemma!

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"So…you want to get Charlie a stripper?" Skylar cocked an eyebrow at the three boys. She turned to Emma.

"They do realize that we're in the room, right?"

"You would think that two guys, with girlfriends, wouldn't be that stupid." Emma added.

"Hey, one of them is my brother, and one of them is my boyfriend." She said, bumping Emma's hip playfully. Emma laughed.

"Um…how about puppies? The animal therapy during chemo was pretty cool." Jordi offered. Skylar brightened at the idea and Emma smiled.

"I still like the origami." Leo added, kissing Emma on the cheek.

"Gah, gross." Skylar joked, covering her eyes.

"Let's go get Charlie boobs already. All you coupley people are making me sick." Dash said as he left the room.

"You guys go on," Skylar said. "I'll hang out here."

"You sure?" Jordi leaned in to place a chaste kiss on her cheek. Skylar blushed, still not used to the feeling.

"Um…yeah. There isn't enough room in your car anyway, and I'm not big on…outside." She finished lamely. She tried not to wince at how sad it sounded.

"Not even when your boyfriend is outside?" he joked, hugging her close.

"Hmm…I'll think about it."

"Should I be worried that you'll pick the puppy over me?"

"Oh, definitely not. The puppy wins, no contest." Skylar said, laying her head on Jordi's shoulder. Jordi laughed and she felt it vibrate into her, and her heart pattered in her chest.

"Well, the puppy is for Charlie, and I," He lifted her hands to his mouth and kissed her knuckles. "Am here for you."

"Um…" Skylar couldn't breathe for a minute.

"Dude, let's go!" Dash shouted, breaking the silence.

"Go on." Skylar said, pushing Jordi away playfully.

"Meet me on the roof later?" Jordi asked.

"Yeah." Skylar breathed. "I mean, yes. Of course, that sounds great."

"Of course. Then I'll see you later." Jordi said, winking as he left.

Skylar shook her head and smiled. She was pretty sure that Jordi was trying to land her in the hospital, so that she would be around more. The way he could make her heart jump, or her breath catch…maybe she should talk to Nurse Brittany.