Room 238, early Wednesday morning

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Aeryn did sleep, though she woke up every time John moved. She has no idea what's happening, but knows enough to be Concerned. And if it wasn't for the fact that she knew Wednesday was John's busy day with classes, she'd be camped out here all day making sure nothing happened, or trying to talk him through whatever did happen.

Not sure if he's actually sleeping or just faking it, Aeryn slowly moves to get up from the couch, careful not to wake him if he is, in fact, actually out. They both have class first period. If he goes to his, she'll go to hers. Otherwise she's not leaving. Which is why she opens up the locker for the second time since she got back. She pulls out some clothes, and changes into them. Because putting up a fight about this right now is stupid.

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"I might," he says quietly. "It's not...I don't like what's happening. And I can't stop it."

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"Trust me," Aeryn says. "I'm not going anywhere. I won't freak out. I'll help any way I can."

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"I love you."

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"I love you, too," she says, shifting her grip on him to slide her arms around him.

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"You're insane for that, you know," he says, letting his aching head rest on her shoulder.

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"Maybe," she says, "but I like you."

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"What time is it?"

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She looks for a clock, and replies, "Still early."

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"Will you stay if I try to go back to sleep?" John asks. "I just...for a little while?"

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"I'm not going anywhere," she repeats. "Sleep. I'll be here."

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He's about to collapse on his bed when he realizes he hasn't really kissed her in a few days. Like really kissed her.

So, he corrects that. He steps closer, puts his hand on her cheek and leans in to kiss her. And there's nothing soft about it.

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She kisses him back. Because she wants to, and because she figures he needs it.

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"This," he says and makes a sweeping gesture with his arm but stays close, "is another reason you're strong."

He kisses her once more before heading over to his bed and lying down without even pulling back the blankets.

Scorpius stands sentry nearby.

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Aeryn watches him for a moment, then goes to sit beside him on the bed, running a hand over his back and letting him get to sleep.