Even though it was still only mid-way through the afternoon, the sky had already began to darker, the Christmas lights being switched on to help brighten up the snowy streets. Unfortunately, even with the bright colours shining from the houses that lined the street, the flurries of snow that were gradually getting worse still made it hard for those
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Ami paused as she thought about what she could give Amelia to wear, if she decided to take up the offer. She'd have to find something baggy, given the other nurse's chest that was somewhat larger than her own. It wasn't that she was jealous, merely that it was important to note when choosing something to wear. While she thought it over, she prepared two cups of hot cocoa and even added in some little marshmallows.
"I have a nightgown that should fit you. You could borrow it while we hang up your clothes to dry," she offered, stepping out with the cups and some cookies on a tray. "It's in the closet next to the bathroom if you'd like it." She nodded in the direction of the hall as she set the tray down. "Either way that blanket will keep you warm. It's made of wool."
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Meanwhile, as Ami continued mixing up drinks, Amelia was rummaging through her bag, looking for the needed items to check her friend over, just to settle her mind and see what progess was being made with her recovery. She didn't even think much on the call about clothing either, not really one to pay attention to how her body compared. Anyway, it was probably best to get into something dry, at least until her other things were less wet, and she could set off again.
"I'll see about it once I've had a drink, thank you." she smiled, sipping from her own mug as she took it from the tray, sighing in contentment as the heat spread through her. "Thanks for all this, but you're the one who's sick. Are you going to tell me how you're fairing?"
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Though her cheeks were a bit rosy, her fever was very low. She'd been relaxing on the couch, enjoying a book and watching the snow fall. There was a radio on the table near the fireplace for weather updates, though she'd turned it off before answering the door. There was an occasional cough, a little sniffle, but the worst was over.
"Alright, but don't wait too long," she cautioned, taking her own mug after setting down the tray. "My fever has gone down and I can breathe much more easily now. I moved into the living room to get some fresher air. My room was getting a little stuffy after a couple days. Would you like to take my temperature?"
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Nodding at the question, Amelia took out an electric themometer from her bag, and gave it to her colleague, knowing she would be able to put it in herself. Meanwhile, she took her stethoscope out, putting it as she turned back to Ami. "Once you have a reading for the themometer, I'd like you to show me your chest, just so I can listen in and see how you sound please."
From her spirts, and her complexion, the nurse did think the other girl looked better, though it never hurt to check or be thorough. If her temperature was good and she had cleared the congestion, the worst would be over. She just wished to be cure there were no lingering traces of a cough that could flare up again.
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Ami took hold of the thermometer and made sure it was on and properly working. "Would you mind drawing the curtains closed while I do this?" She asked, glancing toward the front window. It was unlikely anyone was out and about, but if she was to disrobe she didn't want to take any chances. She'd have to wait a couple minutes after sipping the cocoa, so she started by slipping off the robe she wore. Beneath was a thick blue nightgown, which she began to lift up slowly. Beneath that she had on a plain white t-shirt and fleece pants.
She shivered once the layers were off, but she knew it was only temporary. Ami sat down and slipped the thermometer into her mouth, closing her eyes to wait for it to beep. It didn't take very long for the little chime to sound, and she held it up to show Amelia. 37.3C "It's just slightly above normal," she said with a smile. Now it was time for the shirt, which she slowly lifted up and over her head, having nothing else beneath it. She covered herself modestly but left room for her companion to work.
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Naturally that was far from her mind at the moment, all her energy and focus on the well being of her friend above anything else, particularly the weather conditions, or her own well being for that matter. Glancing up, she nodded quickly and got up, pulling the curtains over with one last glance at the blanket of white that was steadily growing thicker outside. Even at that, she needed to pause before turning around. It was odd really, seeing bodies was part of her job, and while bashful, she did her best to keep things in a professional context, so she was never bothered by it. However, Ami was more than a patient, and she had a bit more trouble dismissing the slight awkwardness as she turned back and sat down again.
Breathing on the end of the instrument to warm the metal up a little, she checked the temperature with a smile, before putting on the stethoscope, and placed in on the other girl's chest. At least fever was one less thing to worry over. "Just breathe deep for me. Have you had any lingering stuffiness or ache in your chest?" she enquired, still listening carefully to the echo's out sound through the earpieces.
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They shared that tinge of awkwardness when dealing with unclothed patients. This time she was the patient, and she tried to tell herself it was no different than going to a public bath with her friends. Her head was still warm, as was her skin, so when that metal touched her she gasped. Shivers ran down her spine, but she did just as she asked. Breathe in, breathe out, slow complete breaths. Blue eyes focused on Amelia as she worked, and little by little she let her arms drop away. The nurse would have to listen in that area, too.
"No, nothing like that. A lingering cough, but that's to be expected," she whispered, her cheeks darkening. "H-how are things at the hospital?"
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Keeping her composure as best she could, Amelia moved the instrument up again, listening carefully to the other side of her colleagues chest. She had seen plenty of people in a state of undress, and normally could get over it. But they were just patients, Ami was more than that, and knowing she would have to look the other woman in eye seriously at work every day once she recovered, having seen her like this, it felt rather awkward. Not only that, but for some reason, the fact it was Ami made it worse, in a way Amelia couldn't really explain somehow.
"A little strained, the weather is causing problems for everyone right now. Hopefully it'll pass soon and clear up." she answered, pulling back and trying to keep eye contact, and hoping her face wasn't pink. "Anyway, you do sound okay. If you keep doing what you have been, I see no reason why you won't be back at work soon." she spoke quietly, standing up with the intention of going to the window, planning to open the curtains once her friend was dressed again.
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Ami was breathing deeply as instructed, but there was something more. She couldn't put a finger on it, but maybe it was nothing more than anxiety from having Amelia checking up on her. Any practice they'd undertaken in the hospital was while fully clothed, but this... Her cheeks were darkening the longer Amelia worked. Before long the red had spread all the way down her neck and up to her forehead.
"I believe it will become worse before it gets better," she remarked, her voice softer than before. She met Amelia's gaze and froze in place, several seconds passing before she spoke up again. "That's good to hear. Thank you, Amelia." Ami reached up and touched her own forehead before fumbling with her nightgown. "Y-you can leave those closed for now. It'll keep the heat in better."
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Fortunately, the nurse was so lost in thought, she didn't notice the blush to question it, trying to piece together her own own odd sense of nervousness at how close they had been a moment ago. It was rather hard to deny there might have been an odd pleasantness to touching her friend's skin, though she pushed it to the back of her mind, not wanting to let her mind wander too far.
Her hands were already gripping the drapes, but she nodded, leaving them closed. She did peek out just enough to see the flurries of snow and wind picking up. Of course, Amelia being Amelia, it was a better option than inconveniencing Ami, and perhaps lingering too long after those odd feelings had began to manifest during that examination. "You're welcome. Anyway, I best be on my way before things get worse." she spoke, intending to grab her bag and go see if her clothes had dried a little.
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Ami had no logical explanation for the way she felt, but when Amelia had touched her it felt nice. It was a generic word, but the only way she could think to put it. It was enough that her cheeks remained a dull red even after she'd slipped her nightgown back over her head. The rest she'd put back on later, because for the moment she felt warm.
"Won't you stay?" She asked, placing a hand on Amelia's shoulder. "It's not safe to travel right now, and we can do more good from here I think. There will be people who can't get to the hospital because of the roads, but I have a radio. We can listen for distress calls and advise them from the safety of their homes if it's not too bad. If it's an emergency... we could go to them, but I don't think you should go out unless it is an emergency."
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And yet, somehow, there was a sense of shyness now, one she had never felt around her colleague before. Perhaps it was the more personal atmosphere, combined with the intimacy of seeing and touching the other's body in such a way, even if it was professional. In any case, she could only hope she didn't do anything to make a fool of herself before leaving.
Feeling the touch to her shoulder, she turned to Ami, fighting back the pleasant shiver running through her frame. As much as she wanted to protest, deep down Amelia knew her companion was making much more sence. It usually took more than that to dissuade the nurse though, but for whatever reason, she couldn't bring herself to argue, as if fearful of seeing her friend's sad reaction if she pulled away and left. "As long at it's not an inconvenience for you..."
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But there was something that happened every time she leaned closer to Amelia. She'd had a fever before, but the warmth she felt crawling over her skin was different somehow. Her breaths were quickening, and she could hear her heart beating more noticeably. She hadn't felt anything like it since the last Three Lights concert, and even than it wasn't so... so... she couldn't put a word to it.
Ami's fingers tingled as they rested upon Amelia's shoulder. Her lips curled into a gentle smile, and she slowly shook her head. "It's no inconvenience at all," she replied, her voice a touch softer than before. That hand stayed where it was, as did the rest of Ami. She was gazing into Amelia's eyes, her mind wandering for a moment. "Since you're going to stay, we should hang up your clothes so they'll dry."
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The nurse beamed back happily, currently oblivious and not minding the touch in the slightest. Admittedly, that pause and slight tonal change did stir something, but it passed too quickly to be addressed. The next words distracted her anyway, causing her to slowly nod back in reply. "I suppose so, do you want me to change somewhere?" she asked.
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"You can use my bedroom," she replied, turning so Amelia could glimpse down the hall. "There should be a few extra hangers in the closet you can use. This way." With that, she began to lead down the hall to the second door, which opened up into a very studious, and blue, bedroom. Even the bed had been made, everything kept neat and tidy.
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"Thank you, I won't be long." she replied with a small smile, hands going to the front of her uniform and starting to deal with the buttons and revealing the beginnings of her bustline, expecting Ami would just retreat in a moment anyway. "You're sure you don't mind sparing clothes?"
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