They worked for about a hour and it didn't seem like much had changed. Kaz fiddled with the wires in my arm as Oliver continued to type things into the cyber desk. But joyfulness had left long ago and only left his awkward sister of tension.

"Hey guys!" Chase walked in. "How's it going?" And Kaz grumbles something about going to get some water.

What's up with him?, Chase whispers behind me. This super hearing thing is really starting to bug me. Oliver doesn't say anything, just continues typing. Can I see? Chase asks. Oliver says yes and I hear more typing.

Nothing makes sense, Oliver finally says. Short term memory loss is usually caused by either alcohol and/or drug abuse or genetics and she's got neither of those, there is no possible way for Hali to even have memory loss in the first place.

You probably missed something. Let me see. Chase mumbles. I hear some clicking shortly followed by a sigh. Wait, what's that? Chase exclaims.

It's a virus. Oliver gasps. How did I not see that?

At this point I've had enough. "How's it going back there guys!" I ask even though I know exactly what's going on. It's the sound of my life falling apart.

"Great!" Chase cheers. What do you mean it's a virus?

I mean it's a virus. Oliver states. Someone must have cursed her or even shot her or something.

But that's not possible. She told me she's been living away from the superhero world.

The two finally come over to me. "Hali..." Oliver starts. "...I know, I know, I know every word" I stop him. He stands there for a second, comprehending this information. "I have super hearing." I clear up. "And teleportation and shapeshifting... and lightning abilities and probably more."

"Why didn't you tell us earlier?" He asks.

I shrug. "I mean I just found out yesterday."

Kaz walks back into the room and sits at the table. Oliver tells him all that he missed in the three minutes he was out. But it didn't matter to me because Chase was hardcore staring at me. Normally I would find it creepy, but for some reason, he did it in a way that wasn't. His face was filled with sorrow and impression with a touch of understanding. His face was so smug I want to punch him, yet so cute I want to kiss him.

Then Kaz breaks me out of my daze. "Sorry Hali. I guess we won't be able to find a cure for you."

"But you found the solution," I turn to Oliver. "You said I must have been cursed with some sort of virus. If we figure out what the virus is, I'm sure you can make a cure."

"Yeah and I can help you." Chase adds.

"Thanks guys. I think we all deserve a break." The four of them go upstairs to relax. They flop on the couch exhausted.

"So what was that kiss about." Bree pops in the room startling me. I glare at her but she continues to stare.

"Oh it was nothing. Just a friendly gesture we do down in Florida." The truth: I got caught up in the moment and my feelings got the better of me. I hadn't really realized how much I had fallen for this boy. I don't expect him to ever like me back though. Hopefully this will all be over in a matter of weeks.