"I'm sure he would. Do you want me to ask for you?" Rose offered. She knew Hugo was capable of asking himself, but she thought it might be easier if she did it. She hugged him as he pulled her closer.
"He's brilliant and so are you," she said. She went back to rest her head on his shoulder when Hugo spoke again. Hearing the whisper, Rose leaned over and gave him another hug.
"I love you too, Hugo," she whispered back. "Having you around makes me feel better." She gave him one final squeeze before she closed her eyes, wishing she could make her brother's pain go away.