Chapter 10: I Sing The Body Electric!

Abby shouted in the direction of Carter, who was sat at the admit desk filling in charts. He rushed over when he heard the concern in her voice.

What's wrong? Abby signalled towards Susan who she had left sitting on a chair. He raced towards her, leaning in to take a closer look at her face.

"Susan, can you hear me? She nodded, raising a hand to her mouth before bolting to the ladies to once again be sick. Carter looked towards Abby for a second or two before they raced after her.

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Luka held Susan's hand more tightly, trying to give her a squeeze of encouragement, trying to make her feel a tiny bit better, trying to tell her it was all going to be okay.

She smiled as Carter took blood from her, being carefully examined by Luka as he did so. She couldn't face watching and so turned away,being given an encouraging squeeze by Luka.

He stared at her, carefully analysing every piece of her face, every dimple, mole, freckle and curve. Checking for any sign of discomfort or unease. He took a deep breath as he watched the syringe fill with her blood and moved his free hand to her leg, trying to comfort her further and more so, supportive himself.

He watched as Abby studied Carter carefully, watching his every move. Luka smiled slightly, wondering if she had finally excepted he had moved on. Wondering if she had moved on. He held his gaze for a second or two before she turned her head and their eyes met for a moment or two. He nodded acknowledging her presence.

Okay, I'm all done here. Carter handed the blood test to Abby. I think it's just a bad case of the flu, but it doesn't help to check just in case.

Thank you Carter smiled, pointing towards a free exam room.

You can sit in there until we get the results. Once they are done you're free to go, presuming there's nothing wrong.

Susan went to get up but Luka stopped her, instead taking her into his arms and carrying her into the exam room, somehow managing to open the door with his back. She let out a small giggle as he placed her onto the bed. Sitting down beside her he took hold of her hand once again.

It's going to be okay Susan, I promise it's going to be okay.

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Luka drove the viper carefully to outside Susan's door where he parked it. Getting out walking round to the passenger side, he opened her door, offering his hand to her. She took it, too weary to argue. He helped her out slowly, taking her hand in his once again and leading her to her doorstep.

Thank you Luka She smiled, leaning forwards to kiss him gently on the cheek.

It's okay. Just don't scare me like that again. He smiled, kissing her on the forehead. You got the keys? She nodded taking them from her bag and opening the door.

Luka stood for a moment, not knowing which way to go before she pulled him inside, their hands still joined.

Do you want to come inside for a bit? He nodded.

If you're not too tired. She smiled, beginning to pull him up the stairs.

They reached the top a few minutes late, Susan was slightly out of breath already. Luka looked concerned, lifting her chin up to see if she was okay. She was still hot but her temperature was now under 100. He knew she was going to be fine, but he couldn't help worrying anyway.

He slipped his hand into her pocket, taking out the key and letting them both in. She smiled, standing back to let him go in first, he turned as she entered, passing her the keys.

Susan went and sat on the sofa, flicking on the television. Luka smiled as he heard the Fame theme tune and both him and Susan burst into laughter as they thought back to the sexual harassment seminar. He went into the bathroom, once again searching for the thermometer.

It's in here He heard Susan calling from the lounge and went to join her. She was waving the thermometer in her hand, and threw it to him as he neared her.

How did you know I was looking for that?

Call it a hunch She giggled But you are only taking my temperature ONCE tonight, okay? It really doesn't need to be taken every two minutes, you're going to wear that thermometer out if you're not careful! He smiled and leaned forwards, pressing it gently into her ear. He waited as it beeped and he read it, 99.8.

You're still hot

How hot? He laughed, raising his eyebrows and winking seductively.

Oh pretty damn hot Susan giggled.

I'm serious!



Cool as a cucumber! Luka laughed, just about to sit down as he heard her teeth begin to chatter once more.

She nodded and he headed into the bedroom. Scooping the duvet into his arms he went back to join Susan on the sofa, throwing it over her. He heard her giggling from underneath it and pulled it down to once again reveal her face. He pulled up the end and slid under, smiling as Susan moved towards him and came to rest on his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around her, smiling as Coco began to sing.