Thank you to everyone who is reading and reviewing, here is the next chapter. Only maggiemay is posting negative comments, cheesy is good! Mrs Eyre I think you have given me the biggest compliment of all time in telling me that I write Abby well, Abby is the character I would say I write the worst! I don't have a particularly great understanding of Abby's character and don't really know how I should write her, thank you so much! Anyway on with chapter 8... I hope you enjoy it. Sorry- no Carter and Abby but they come next chapter- I promise!

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Chapter 8: Are You Staying?

Luka awoke as Susan began to move. He glanced over at the clock. The green display shone 3.45am into his eyes and he turned back to face the darkness. He was greeted by Susan's open eyes, staring at him. He smiled and stroked her face.

She smiled at him, wrapping her arms around his waist, trying to warm her already boiling hot body. He frowned at her, moving a hand back up to her face. You're too hot Susan, I'm worried

It's okay, Luka, I'm okay He shook his head.

What if it's something serious? He paused, lowering his hands to her waist. I think we should go to the hospital. She let out a giggle and he frowned again, deeper this time,

Luka, I have the flu. I'm not going to die. I really don't need to go to the hospital. He wrapped his arms around her waist holding her body close to his own. He pressed his lips against the hot skin on her forehead.

Sleep, okay? He looked into her eyes, urging her to drift back into her dreams. Her smile faded as she entwined her fingers with his once again.

Are you staying here? He nodded and she smiled once again, leaning up to gently kiss him on the cheek before resting her head against his chest and closing her eyes.

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Susan groaned as Luka slid out from underneath her, trying as best he could not to wake her. Too late. She opened her eyes, gazing at his almost naked body- when had that happened? She smiled as he stroked her face, gently prising her fingers open to allow him to move.

Go back to sleep.

Luka wrapped the dressing gown around himself as he went over to the kitchen. He raided the cupboards, searching for some kind of medicine. Finally he found some kind of medical drink for sore throats and some cough sweets, better than nothing he decided, flicking on the kettle effortlessly.

He watched as Susan came out of her bed, hair everywhere and coughing violently. He frowned in a concerned manner as she coughed again, rubbing her head.

Hey- I said stay in bed.

I'm better Susan sneezed before coughing once again. Luka laughed.

Yeah, you look it.

I ammmmm Susan wailed, coming over to see what he was making. She stared at him strangely for a moment, Luka, why are you half naked?

That bed was really hot.

Oh, sorry She blushed slightly, embarrassed.

It's okay. He passed her the mug of hot black current, she took a sip making a face.



Drink It- you'll feel better. She took another sip as he wondered off into the bathroom, once again taking the thermometer. He placed it on her head.

98, at least you're cooling down a bit.

You took it before? He nodded.

When you were asleep yesterday. You were over 100 at one point, I was worried. Susan smiled, touching his face softly.

Thank you Luka. He shook his head.

It was nothing.

Oh my god! Suddenly Susan raised a hand to her mouth.



I'm working, I'm supposed to be on at 10! Luka's eyes widened.

Damn, I'm on at 8!

Susan pointed towards the oven, where the electronic clock display showed 8.17.

Susan I gotta go! I'll tell Kerry that you can't work today. I'm so sorry, Ah my clothes! Susan laughed as Luka ran past her and into the bedroom and then quickly reappeared, half dressed. He ran towards her, kissing her on the cheek.

Go back to bed. I'll come see you tonight? She nodded, waving at him as he sped out the door. She let out another laugh, suddenly feeling so much better.

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