Suburbia (Holiday Season) | Illness/Baby It's Cold Outside | {Mild Aphro}

[healsforjustice]

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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[healsforjustice]

Well, this was the biggest obstacle that had stood between Amelia and her job, and one she likely would not be able to dismiss so easily. It was fortunate then that she was so close to someone who understood her dedication, but also knew from experience there was no shame in backing down and taking things easier. It might take some work to force in into her head, but there was hope that Amelia would realize in the long run, it was better to rest and let others fuss over her once in a while if needed, and there was nothing wrong in requesting assistance sometimes.

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.

Yay no notifications

[mizunosenshi]

Ami would be happy to impart her wisdom over time. She saw much of herself in Amelia, even though there were several big differences. Impulsiveness was never a word people would use to describe the blue-haired doctor in training, at least not unless there was a rare book involved. The time together might benefit them both, to learn from one another.

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?"

*pets* Don't worry about it.

[healsforjustice]

There was an odd contrast between the two, even a reversal of differences. Amelia knew that while her friend was calmer and more collected, she was also more ambitious in how she worked than the wild and impulsive nurse. Meanwhile, she might have been in more need for control, but unlike Ami, she wasn't as driven. She would do her best, yes, but if she remained a nurse, that was fine. It did seem peculiar how they worked in opposite ways, and yet could still be good friends. Perhaps they just saw a lot to admire in one another, despite needing to learn from each other.

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.

I actually got it 7 hours after you posted

[mizunosenshi]

There was a reason behind Ami's drive, one that kept her so focused on becoming a wonderful doctor. Throughout her life she looked up to her mother, who was a respected doctor at the hospital working in a different wing. Since she was little, she knew she wanted to become a doctor, and over time she had elected to focus on pediatrics. Before getting there, she had to go through the process, which put her on the same shift as Amelia. The reason they got along so well was they both enjoyed helping others, and Amelia did have a way of reminding Ami of two friends of hers.

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."

Darn notif lag *shakes fist*

[healsforjustice]

While Amelia did have a lot of energy, which she threw into everything she did, she honestly didn't have a specific direction in mind when it came to her life. She just wanted to do good for people, no matter what route she took. Still, she could certainly admire the dedication her colleague had, as well as the conviction to work so hard and achieve something for herself in the future. It would just be a bit of a pity when Ami did move up in the world, when they couldn't see each other everyday at work, the thought alone saddening Amelia a little, though she did her best to mask it.

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.

[mizunosenshi]

There would always be time for friends in Ami's schedule. One thing about her mother was how often she worked overtime, which left Ami on her own most of the time. It was clear to see where she got her diligence, but she had also made friends who helped to see that there was more than studying and reading every hour of the day. True, she was dedicated in her studies, but she took breaks, and the same would be true once she was a certified doctor. But that was still some time off, and there was a snowstorm between here and there.

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."

[healsforjustice]

That dilligence and dedication might have made some feel the need to keep their distance, but in Amelia's case there was no excuse for not at least attempting to befriend those she met. From day one she would have been making such efforts towards Ami, not the least bit shy in how forward she was in offering the other medic friendship. She felt privileged it had paid off, and that she could say with confidence that she knew the girl well enough to inform people of the many admirable qualities she held.

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..."

I'm determined to finish a thread with you!

[mizunosenshi]

Making friends was never easy for Ami, so having even more outside her circle of high school friends was refreshing. The only thing she'd change if she could was perhaps spending more time outside work with those friends, such as Amelia. But then, that was precisely what they were doing now, thanks to the weather. Perhaps they could make the most of the time.

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."

No worries, I can backtag forever~

[healsforjustice]

Quite in contrast, Amelia found making friends terribly easy, at least on her end. Then again, she was persistant, and pretty much anyone she met tended to qualify as someone to befriend, so it was no wonder she had a fair number of them, even if the feeling wasn't always mutual. Still, she loved any opportunity she got to share with those people, so in thinking of staying over with Ami from that angle, it suddenly seemed less like she was imposing.

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.

[mizunosenshi]

Having company over was probably the best thing for Ami at the moment, given how isolated she could be sometimes. Being sick wasn't an excuse to avoid people, but she had effectively been taken out of the environment where she interacted with people and placed in her bedroom with only books for company. It might have been desirable at one time, but not anymore. She liked having Amelia there with her, though she couldn't put a finger on why getting closer to the other girl made her heart beat faster.

"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.

[healsforjustice]

Truth be told, even without their work relationship, as a friend Amelia would have turned up at that door and some point, snowstorm or no snowstorm. No one should simply be alone when sick, so Amelia was rather diligent in such silent promises to make sure she was there for people when possible. Even so, Ami was a special case, though she couldn't really explain to herself why. Regardless, she followed the other girl, taking in the tidy room before looking back at her companion.

"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?"

[mizunosenshi]

Ami would have had mixed feelings, but as it was she was glad to have Amelia with her. They could get to know one another a little better, while keeping tabs on the radio for anyone nearby in distress. There was something more and it was starting to influence her thinking as the warmth swept slowly through her body.

"I'm sure," she replied, remaining at the door a few seconds longer than she'd meant. That allowed her to see the first few buttons undone on Amelia's uniform, and the pink in her cheeks went deeper into the red category. Ami turned around but remained at the door, as if guarding it, or unsure that her feet would carry her. "You can borrow anything you like."

[healsforjustice]

As friendly and open as Amelia could be, it was rather hard to get really intimately aquainted in their line of work. You could barely have a moment in the day to sit down for a break, nevermind have a proper conversation. All too often they had to cut breaks short because they were needed elsewhere, so this quiet time could turn out to be quite the blessing. Of course, Amelia couldn't quite identify the giddiness in her at the prospect just yet.

She felt a little weary truth be told, snooping around the other woman's drawers to locate something else to wear. Still, fortunately she could avert her eyes from any unmentionables quickly, until she located some baggy nightwear, which hopefully would not cling around her chest, which she slipped on once her other clothes were gone. Once that was done, she folded the wet garments, and approached Ami. "Thank you very much, I appreciate this."

[mizunosenshi]

The closet was where Ami had expected Amelia to go, with the robes she'd mentioned before. There were also a few dresses and and skirts, including her uniform from the hospital. It didn't bother her to let Amelia select something, knowing she wasn't the sort to create a mess or steal something. There was also the matter she was standing right there, and more than once she found herself glancing over her shoulder.

It was terribly rude, but the impulse was so strong it took a second to catch herself. The warmth was growing, and yet it still felt different from the fever she'd just recovered from. Ami turned around once Amelia spoke up again, holding out her hands to take the wet clothes. They could go in the dryer, but with the power unstable she was concerned about the pull it would cause. "We can hang these near the fireplace," she said, gaze wandering over Amelia's figure. Though she wanted to head back to the fireplace, her feet had yet to move. "I wonder if I have the heat set too high."

[healsforjustice]

Amelia had no idea why she had gone to where she had for something to wear. It wasn't as if she was attempting to snoop in the other girls belongings after all. There were plenty of things that were easier and quicker to change into as well, but no, something had told her she needed to put of those loose pieces of sleepwear. Thankfully there was room for her endowed figure to be comfortable, though only just. Really she wasn't thinking of how she looked currently, more worrying in case she stretched out her friend's garments.

"I don't think so." she replied, blinking in confusion at the remark as she handed over the clothes. Of course, the nurse's first instinct was to fret, and invade personal space to ease her concerns. "Are you alright, don't tell me your getting feverish again." she mumbled in a worried tone, reaching out automatically to place her hand on the others forehead, testing her temperature to see if it had picked up again.

[mizunosenshi]

Ami didn't mind at all since she trusted Amelia not to take anything that didn't belong to her. She was such an honest girl, a bit too much at times, but she was still learning. What mattered now was that she was comfortable, and if she found something in the closet or drawer that helped, Ami was happy to let her borrow it. Seeing the end result, however, seemed to make the feverish warmth grow even more.

Blue eyes dipped to take in the swell of Amelia's chest, the way the fabric hugged her form. She took a step closer as her eyes rose up again, her face noticeably red. The hand upon her forehead caused her to shiver, yet she was hardly cold. Amelia would find her forehead was warm but not so much to indicate a fever. Ami reached up with the girl so close, and brushed the backs of her fingers lightly over Amelia's cheek. "I don't know how I feel right now... but, when you stepped closer, it grew stronger."