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darkpoisonouslove · 4 years ago

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Winx Club Season 5 Thoughts Part 1

It’s been so hard for me to make myself start this season because I know it only goes downhill from here but here I am at last. I don’t remember anything from this season and am prepared to hate the transformations (Harmonix because it’s impractical and Sirenix because it’s ugly) so let’s do this.

- I already hate the hair and I haven’t made it past the intro yet. This is promising.

- This is off to a great start. I got the wrong episode. Not by my mistake, however. Now that I found the actual first one, let’s actually do this.

5x01:

- It’s weird to see magic so publicly on Earth. At least they’re having fun. Though, I have to say that I am not a fan of the idea of them having a band. And they have unfair advantage over every other Earth band because they can do their own advertizing without having to pay a cent and it will still be better than any other band can afford since it’s magic. They should have just dropped the band.

- I am gagging over the fact that they have Roxy praise Bloom for the help but not the other Winx girls. They were all there for her and fought to protect her and tried to teach her magic. And at one point she even said she wanted to be like Stella. But now she says that only Bloom is like a big sister. Obviously a plot device to bring in Daphne since she will be resurrected this season and they have to set it up. Especially after season 4 forgot all about her. I am still gagging, though.

- You know, I could have loved the whole ecological message but I am pretty sure they are going to fuck it up anyway. Or just not take it anywhere.

- Ugh, Helia’s hair is so ugly. But at least Sky’s is as well. But what is that box Sky has? Not another engagement ring, please, for the love of everything sacred!

- Ahh, pendant. Yeah, their relationship is going so well that they will need magic to keep it in tact. Though, good luck for both of them will be to just split up and find someone that is actually good for them. Also, why doesn’t Brandon know about that? He is literally the squire and best friend of the prince.

- Poor Layla. She must be missing Nabu like crazy. Please, let her have a season to mourn and don’t shove a new love interest in her face right away. It took her a season and a half to get the first one and he was killed. She needs some fucking time!

- Love that everyone agrees that Sky’s hair is terrible. Even Bloom’s “It looks... great” sounds like a lie.

- Why is Sky going back to Red Fountain? Didn’t he finish that? God, just let them move on already. Also, he is not A Crown Prince now. He was the Crown Prince ever since he was born. He was crowned as the king of Eraklyon. Man, are they retconning everything?

- If Bloom cared so much about what he had to say, she could have asked Musa to give them a sec. I like the little Flora and Sky interaction, though. If only it could have been on a topic different than Bloom. I wish the Specialists would interact with Winx other than their girlfriends more. It would sell the friend group vibe better.

- Aww, I wish Layla wouldn’t hide her pain over Nabu. She probably doesn’t want to affect the others with it and doesn’t want them fretting over her either but this is just so sad.

- Love how Bloom doesn’t even remember Tressa. For a moment there I thought that it was her getting crowned which would have been cooler but yeah. Also, Nereus and Tritannus are almost identical. What the hell makes Nereus hot and Tritannus not? I am so annoyed I started rhyming.

- I love the idea of underwater tech!

- Lmao, gotta love how the king has already picked a favorite. And it doesn’t seem to be a recent choice either. Idk about Tritannus yet, but I don’t like this guy. I am all for him being attacked. He even reacted like an absolute asshole. He reminds me of Erendor.

- Ah, of course. Trident. We couldn’t possibly have another weapon when it comes to merfolk.

- Tbh Tressa would be the best ruler. She seems to have learned her lesson and become braver. And if she’s protecting her brother and doing all the work anyway, why not just crown her?

- Didn’t Flora tell him to wait until he is alone with Bloom? Why did he think a good moment to give her the pendant would be when Layla is visibly worried about what is going on and everyone is there with them? I wish he’d drop it and it would break.

- How the fuck can Flora tell that there is oil spilling into the ocean? The ocean is Layla’s domain and Flora has never been shown to be able to communicate with marine plant life.

- I hate how they had to show that Timmy is obviously physically weaker than Sky. It would’ve made sense for him to had built some muscle at the very least after 4-5 years in Red Fountain.

- How the hell did Tecna delete the oil? You can’t just erase matter out of existence. There should be a rule against that.

- Yeah, I was just going to say that closing the pipes is not going to work if they don’t stop the flow of oil. The pipes might explode but it will keep spilling. Seriously, this is basic logic. Nice move. Now it will be harder to stop because the spill moved underwater.

- What happened to Layla’s wings? Is the oil sticking to them and hindering their movements? You’d think she could prevent that with magic.

- This is what happens when you carelessly put something so important in your pocket. You don’t even need to be running a rescue mission. There’s a high chance that you’re gonna lose it anyway. Also, love how Bloom just left the other guy to drown and no one else went after him either.

- Layla’s awesome. She even managed to pull that guy out even though she was struggling a lot with it. I hate the fact that they forgot she taught the others a spell to breathe underwater in season 3, though. They could have used it. But of course, that would have probably rendered Harmonix unnecessary.

- Wow, they renovated the whole platform to make it eco? Why don’t they just do that with all of the oil platforms on Earth then? It’s not like it took much effort. I want to add to this that if they’d just done that (which probably would have taken a couple of days), they could have easily defeated Tritannus later because his only source of pollution in the first half of the season has been Earth. Because there is ocean pollution only on Earth, you know. They could have used that to incorporate an ecological message, except that would have taken work on their part. And also, most of the toxic substances Tritannus consumed were spilled on purpose by the Trix. So there goes a great wasted opportunity for a thematic message.

5x02:

- Here are my bad bitches. What the hell are they doing underwater, though? It’s kinda cruel to put them in a prison that forces them to use magic if they want to survive it. What happens if they tire out? They could die,

- Aaaand for some reason Bloom is the vocalist of the band even though Musa is literally the fairy of music and the only one that was initially having a contract signed.

- I hope nobody is expecting any commentary from me on the musical performances because I am telling you from now that I will be skipping absolutely all of them.

- The selkies look ridiculous. I could appreciate the idea of having small beings being powerful guardians but they will certainly not serve any greater purpose than the pixies did so this is going to be annoying at best. Also, the selkie of Earth was still there even when the fairies weren’t, right? This somehow implies that magical beings couldn’t stop the disasters that mankind causes to Earth even though the previous season said that it was the disappearance of fairies that threw the Earth into chaos.

- Aww, look at Stella and Brandon! So good when there’s no stupid drama.

- People really went cleaning the beach not just willingly but enthusiastically? That sounds a little unbelievable. I mean, they were supposed to be at a concert and that was an abrupt change.

- Correction, I wish Sky hadn’t lost the pendant so that he could have given it to her and this would have been over. Now he is going to sulk about it for ages and he is probably going to fuck up in a self-fulfilled prophecy kinda manner and I am so not here for it. Just shut up about Bloom and Sky and focus on the action, please.

- Well, Icy is now canonically a monster fucker. Even though she thought Valtor was ugly as hell in season 3 when he turned into a demon. He was uglier than Tritanus in all fairness but still. This seems inconsistent. And I hate her voice. Not to mention that she is already acting OOC when she’s not thinking about getting out even but about fucking him. Come on!

- Is the whole turning into a monster thing some sort of reverse Beauty and the Beast? That could have been interesting... but, of course, this is Winx.

- Yep, the selkies are absolutely useless.

- If the Trix don’t have powers, then how are they breathing underwater? Also, how does toxic waste restore ice and storm powers (there is some connection to darkness at least)? And if they went that route, they could have made their powers have an element of toxicity to them to make it more interesting instead of just having a guy boost their powers yet again. Honestly, the only good thing that came out of this is that Darcy and Stormy seem to be thinking more independently now which would be necessary in order for the DramaTM between the Trix later (that is just about the only thing I remember from this season).

- I wish Darcy would have used her hypnotic powers more in the previous seasons. They are so cool and would be pretty hard to deal with once you’re hit. It could have made for more interesting fights.

- If Tritannus was good, he could actually help cleanse the oceans by sucking out all toxic waste. He likes being a monster anyway.

- Okay, but the Trix know Bloom is from Earth. They should have known it was Winx from the second they felt the fairy magic in the air. That took them long enough btw.

- Of course, the monsters can also go on land even though they are mer-creatures. Makes perfect sense.

- Love how Musa and Flora are using new spells yet they look and act exactly the same way like the old ones so it is just same shit, different story. The writers are so unoriginal.

- Layla is strong! And Winx seem to be a little too strong against the Trix. Although, Believix is supposed to be really powerful anyway.

- This could have been the perfect setup for an Icy x Bloom romance. Sky lost the pendant so his relationship with Bloom is doomed and he later lost his memory so why not just break them up. Diaspro can have him if she still wants him (I don’t know why she would but anyway) and Bloom can get with Icy after Icy realizes Tritannus is not the right one for her. Everyone wins, especially, us, the audience. And it could have been a good way to show that Diaspro has reformed and she and Sky could actually be an okay couple. Or better yet, she dumps him and gets together with Bloom and Icy.

- Layla just kicked Tritanus in the face. Boy, I stan! And the underwater battle with weapons instead of magic is super cool, I love it! Wish there’d been more of that but, of course, only Layla can pull that off and we can’t spend more than a minute focusing on anyone else other than Bloom. Why didn’t Tritannus recognize Layla, though? Or did he just not care?

- Icy crying out for help? By a man? So not here for this. It is ridiculously out of character. How is he so powerful? Once again the villain is so strong it is a wonder they ever got to live long enough to get to the finale let alone defeat him.

5x03:

- Well, Winx sure are at the top of the popularity wave again despite the last time we saw them at Alfea being very different. Also, why is it the beginning of another school year yet again? Honestly, I am so sick of all of this.

- Sky is seriously annoying me with that stupid pendant and he is also the one that is fucking up their relationship with his stupid behavior. He should just focus on being a good boyfriend and do the best he can. I get it that in a world of magic superstitions probably have more merit, but he still has control over his own life and the choices he makes. He can “save” their relationship despite the omen of doom.

- Ugh, don’t tell me there will be Helia and Flora drama in this season to compensate for the lack of such in the last? Why did he only introduce Flora as his friend and not as his girlfriend? And how is he so close with the princess of Linphea? Is he from Linphea as well?

- I agree with Stella. Just when we all thought they were done, they started making even more transformations.

- I don’t think we’ve seen Daphne be anything but calm but it’s understandable when she is talking about the thing that made her a disembodied spirit. Still it feels weird to see her not believe that Bloom can handle whatever comes her way. Especially after the defeat of the Ancestral Witches. I guess that is what bugs me in this scene.

- Wow, Darcy admitted that Winx are stronger than them and neither Icy, nor Stormy protested? It’s good that they’re self-aware. It just seems a little OOC. And another power up in two consecutive episodes? Seriously? Will they ever get anything done on their own again?

- At least Sky is asking for advice. I am surprised that they are letting him interact with Flora yet again but I actually kinda like it.

- Why are they all gasping in surprise. They have been to the archive already when Bloom stole the Codex in season 2. It is the same room; they have seen it. Get over it already.

(- *sigh* I just lost my thoughts on half the episode. This season is not agreeing with me.)

- Flora was acting weird while Crystal was helping Helia. It was kind of like she was mad it was Crystal who could save him and not her and that is weird for Flora. I think she would have just been grateful he was saved.

- I suffer when the books suffer... and they did suffer a lot in this episode. Also, how come Stormy is creating life again? This still doesn’t make sense to me but compared to other things, it is more minor.

- I love Darcy’s hypnotic powers and the fact that she was using them on Stella. I think I might be starting to seriously consider this ship (as opposed to just entertaining the possibility of a cool dynamic between them). I mean, Stella looked like she’s seen the hottest new fashion collection and I know it was the magic but still. I kinda want a Darcy who is on her own (without her sisters) and manipulating/spelling Stella into being with her so that she could make place for herself in the Solarian court. And then she falls in love, of course.

- Just please tell me Sky won’t be without his memories for the rest of the season because that will just be too annoying. If they are going for drama, it would be good to at least make it relevant instead of shoving it in there by the ton for the sake of it.

5x04:

- Since when is the whole school so invested in Bloom? They weren’t when she was actually there and even though Winx are kind of legends now, you can bet your ass that there were still fairies that don’t like them. Not to mention that they shouldn’t all know what the hell happened when no one was there to witness it. Why would they let the whole school know if Erendor doesn’t even know yet?

- You are seriously telling me that Stella hadn’t considered being a fashion designer before? Really????? She literally spent her summer after season 1 as an intern for a fashion magazine and has been designing clothes since about the same time. This is just too dumb for words.

- Love how adorably awkward Timmy is. And I love that Tecna doesn’t mind at all. They are just too cute together!

- Ooh, tension between the Trix. That is interesting. Or at least would have been if it were focused more on the power balance in their own dynamic rather than on hate vs love for Tritannus. Why does everything have to be about guys?

- At least Flora seems to like Crystal now which is cool. But I cannot express how annoyed I am by the fact that the whole thing with the pendant is preventing him from getting his memories back. And the stupid thing is that this actually has potential. Losing the pendant could be the peak of Sky’s guilt towards Bloom for all the pain he’s caused her (about Diaspro and not only) and that could be very interesting to explore but this show will never go that deep. It’ll just remain as wasted potential. Just like everything else is.

- Okay, why does no one ever start with amnesia patients by asking them how they would like to go about things, how they feel? Stuff like that.

- Tecna really turned into a robot. Again, no fucking magical system to explain how you can turn a human into a robot. Plus, this could be interesting as well and also really deep but, again, this is Winx. It is not going to be deep. Even though they could have done so much with that premise and given Tecna a really cool arc.

- Ah, yes, I forgot to mention this while I was on the previous episode. I am done with Neptune being so dismissive and even aggressive against his other son. Like, maybe if you had tried some parenting, none of this would have come to pass. Just a thought. I am not saying that parents can prevent any bad choices their kids make but I am saying that he doesn’t look like he tried too hard to be a good dad. Nereus only turned out okay because they are twins and one of them has to be good while the other is evil. I am glad at least someone is trying to reach Tritannus even if he is beyond saving.

- Oh, off, Tritanus is not messing around. You know what? I actually like that. It was about time they made the villains as ruthless as they are trying to make them out to be. Even if I feel bad for his family because they just wanted to help him.

- Why do the selkies talk in the third person? They just went from useless to majorly annoying.

- Why don’t they just go get Faragonda? She may at least know what they are dealing with and possibly clue them in on how to unspell Tecna. They don’t have to reinvent the wheel, just find someone who knows how it was made.

- Great, they just set fire to the archive and nobody bothered to put it out. And they also released the elements in there. The question remains - will the archive survive their search for the Sirenix book? (What the hell were those other books, though? I would like to know where they came from.)

- Okay, but wasn’t the book Tecna opened cursed? What happened to that? And why did the spell on her phone only activate after she opened the book? This doesn’t make sense.

5x05:

- I am very confused about the order of episodes. “The Lilo” should be before “The Power of Harmonix” because they are still using their Believix powers but it makes more sense for the Harmonix episode to be after “The Book of Sirenix”. Anyway, I am watching “The Lilo” because Wikipedia says it’s the fifth episode even though it looks more like filler that wasn’t even meant to be in the season.

- At least we get to see Flora do something this time. She is the most neglected and it’s good to see her use magic for something else other than growing ivy. Seriously, Flo, chill with the ivy.

- “When I think of you, Helia, I believe in myself.” Because she can’t believe in herself if she doesn’t have a boyfriend. The intro is so totally right! What a way to show girl power!

- Why is the animation overly flowy? Is it because it is closer to 3D in order to tie better with the actual 3D later on? It kinda pokes out your eyes sometimes. Or at least mine.

- Someone remembered that the Whisperian Crystals were a thing. I love how they just made them sort of like GPS for magical objects even though they were only supposed to track the Dragon Fire. Proof of that is the fact that they never used them to track the Ring of Solaria even though they wanted it as well. So this is just a cop out to give them a chance to find the Lilo.

- Of course, the Lilo is in the possession of Mitzi’s little sister. Why wouldn’t it be?

- Gotta love how even the writers realized that it was too convenient for everything to be in Gardenia so they started making up excuses for it.

- Wait, how does Mitzi know who the Trix are? Have they... They haven’t met, right? What the hell? Also, Icy was literally standing in front of Macy but she couldn’t just grab the plant herself and had to order Darcy and Stormy to do it? Lazy much?

- Darcy’s powers are going back to their peak this season and I am so here for it.

- Flora legit just hit Icy with her shield. That was a good move and a little more aggressive than I would have expected from Flora but I’m not complaining.

- Great way to almost hit Macy, Stella.

- There was zero point to this episode. I guess they just had to do something to get them to a total of 26 episodes. And putting it right before the episode in which they get Harmonix is just ridiculous because they just powered up their Believix... right before they’ll stop using it.

5x06:

- They can’t even open the Book of Sirenix? Huh, that’s... kinda interesting actually.

- Oh, come on! Just when Bloom was making progress, Crystal brings in Diaspro. You have to love how the writers are implying that Crystal is no good by having her being friends with Diaspro. I thought we were over the Crystal drama but it looks like there will be more. And why is Bloom not losing her mind? Diaspro literally mind controlled Sky! Goddammit, it’s in situations like this I wish I could trust Erendor to do the best for his son! If Bloom could trust he wouldn’t side with Diaspro, she could have called him to let him make sure Diaspro stays away from Sky.

- Oh, they can lose their powers if they fail the quest? I like that! Extra stakes besides the Tritannus situation. This feels more intense now and I am here for it.

- I like the implication that there are other great fairies in the Magic Dimension and it’s not just Winx. Less so fond of the fact that the other fairies seem to be underhanded but I’ll take what I can get.

- Awwwww! That scene with Stella, Tecna and Musa was so precious! I love Stella’s joking and the fact that Tecna is so upset about what happened but she still believes their reassurances! And Musa saying she might start talking about her mother... *sob* This is so precious! They are opening up to each other even more than they have already! And about the tough topics. Ah, my heart!

- Okay, I kinda like the solidarity between Bloom and Layla. Also, the fact that Flora finally figured out what they are doing. Though, that’s kinda weird to me. Flora has been more wary of the reckless plans but I don’t think she would put her powers above her friends and possibly Layla’s whole realm if not the whole universe.

- Really wish it would have been someone else that had saved the horse and not Bloom.

- “Shadow hand”? Man, I was right. Darcy’s powers are peaking! Also, whatever spell Icy used on Winx to make it harder for them to move was super cool as well. I like it.

- They have to complete the Quest in one lunar cycle? That’s 28 days... On Earth. Maybe they should have specified which moon. Since Solaria has 2 suns there are probably millions of moons out there. Okay, that isn’t working out and I wish they had been more specific with it. This episode had some cool stuff about the Magic Dimension already and they could have done more. Anyway, one lunar cycle sounds like a short time but since it’s Winx, it is probably a long time.

- Oh, they just all got Harmonix without doing anything in order to earn it. Greaaaaat. And I have to say that the Harmonix design is so impractical. Why so many veils? They’re just gonna boggle them down. Of course, nothing ever gets wet on shows but seriously? If you’re fighting with someone, they can grab you by the veils or the veils can tangle around you and become the reason for your demise. This is stupid.

- Okay, so Tecna was being really insecure but they left her behind in the search of the Gem of Self-confidence? Like, you just threw away a golden opportunity. I am into the idea that they are going in the Magical Reality Chamber to still be at the place of the action so to speak and be able to help the rest better, though.

- Love the idea of the boat that can go to any water body. I would like one. Less so enthused about the contradiction in this very episode. Stella was complaining about wearing heels when she could have just changed with magic. The proof is right there since she changed hers, Bloom’s and Layla’s whole outfits just about 10 minutes later. This is ridiculous.

- Not @ the way the writers already threw Roy in despite the fact that it has been just five episodes since the beginning of the season. Also not @ the way he seems to be the stereotypical “girls need my protection” guy. Wish Layla would just keep not liking him. But they are probably trying to emulate what happened with Nabu at first. Ugh, I hate this so much I can’t even tell you.

- Oh, come on! They’ll be bonding with the selkies now? Let me guess, that was only written so that the selkies can get their powers back through the bonds, So Tritannus will enter the Infinite Ocean with the stolen selkie powers and Winx will enter it with help from their bonded selkies. This is so transparent, I can’t even. Also, totally needed their selkies to be matching the color of their Harmonix. I mean, how else are you gonna tell that they’re their bonded selkies? Not like they have personalities or are relevant in any way. Also, can another fairy bond with a selkie that has been “taken”? Like, there is a pixie for every fairy but the selkies are much less so... what the hell? This doesn’t make any sense.

- I hate what they did with the challenge for self-confidence. They could have done so much better. But first, Bloom’s test is all about Sky (which is dumb as fuck because it literally tells you their relationship is the biggest source of insecurity in her life) and Stella’s is about her not having confidence in her fashion taste? Really? Layla’s was most cutting as always but they didn’t even try to make it hard. It was so obvious that Nabu was an illusion because he was being cruel to her and the real Nabu would never. They should have gone for something else that would have really made her struggle with figuring out it is not real. Plus, by figuring out it is not real, she didn’t exactly confront her issue with confidence. And Bloom and Stella couldn’t even break out of it on their own and needed her help. How is that successfully passing the test?!?!?!?! And I was just starting to think that this could be getting better. It was I who should have known better.

5x07:

- Aww, I love how dedicated Stella is to knowing stuff about Solaria. She is going to be a precious queen. Also, her guardian of Sirenix is so beautiful.

- Ugh, the Trix are pulled apart again. I hate it. Darcy and Stormy do have a point. I just wish Icy would keep her head in the game. Also, do they sleep out in the open? In a swamp or whatever the hell that is?

- Wow, Sky that has no memory treats Bloom better than Sky that has memory of her. Interesting. Like, if he can calm her worries about Diaspro so easily when he doesn’t even remember how much he loves her, why didn’t he do that in the previous seasons? Honestly.

- Roy is annoying me just by cheering for Winx. This is not going well.

- Oh, damn, Flora got turned into stone. What did Tritannus do to that jellyfish? Turn it into Medusa (lmao, fun fact - jellyfish is called medusa [more like meduza but still] in Bulgarian)? Seriously. And why is Flora the one saving the selkies when she is the only one that isn’t bonded to any?

- Since the Trix also didn’t put any work into earning their powers, it is only fair that Winx get a free upgrade as well. I am just glad that at least the Harmonix spells look differently even though they function in the same generic way.

- Hey, Sky is actually starting to remember? Good. I was prepared to suffer through this amnesia arc up until 5x13 at least but now I have timid hope that it will not last that long. I guess the writers haven’t heard of muscle memory, however.

- How did the Gem of Confidence turn Flora back into herself when the jellyfish that turned her into stone had nothing to do with it? It was Tritannus’ doing and not even intentional. It shouldn’t have had petrifying powers in the first place. None of this makes any sense. Not to mention that the Gem somehow multiplied to six gems. I mean, really? Would’ve been much better if they could only choose to complete one box aka everyone else would lose their powers but then through their shared goal (aka Faragonda telling them that they have to be of one mind and heart) they could have all gotten the Sirenix. Just no other powers. That would have been way more interesting (obviously Layla would be the one whose box they’d complete and I don’t believe the Dragon Fire can be extinguished anyway so Bloom could even have a loophole out of that). And besides, they don’t use the old transformations anyway.

5x08:

- Stella is rocking that outfit. But why streaks? Stella, no!

- Tecna and Timmy are absolutely adorable with their mega nerdiness. I love it.

- Jeez, really? Sky is a better dancer with amnesia than Brandon is? I mean, this could have been plausible if they hadn’t established already in the previous episode that his muscle memory has fucked off into oblivion as well. Otherwise, yes. As royalty, he is probably better at dancing. Even though battle requires a lot of coordination as well. But nice of Kiko to try to help.

- Come on, Stella, you’re being insensitive. You would be “moping” too if Brandon had died. Please, don’t try to set Layla up with guys. Just give her some time to grieve!

- I don’t know what Stella expected. Of course, Layla is going to get offended by that. She doesn’t want company, she wants Nabu back.

- Oh, come on! Musa really got mad at Riven just because he liked the music another girl was playing? What, is he supposed to only listen to her music now? She isn’t even the vocalist of their band.

- They only have 10 days left to complete the missions? When did they manage to waste so much time? Like, they legit got the first thing done in one day. Where did the other go?

- Tressa has had so much growth since season 3. I love her. Really wish they’d let her be queen. But wtf, why can the king know what all of his subjects are doing? That is so invasive. Also, Layla should not be in the range of his powers. Man, the writers are really pulling some bullshit here.

- You’d think the selkies will learn that they can’t stop Tritanus and will try to not get in his way so that he wouldn’t get to steal their powers. But nope, they are both useless and stupid.

- Okay, Stella did mess up and she should have known why what she did was a bad idea but Layla giving her the silent treatment is not going to help either. I hope that the fact that Musa is dealing with the loss of her mother can help the two of them patch things up as well. Maybe there will be a lesson in this for both of them.

- Now it makes sense why Musa turned into an ocean type of monster. And this is a good opportunity for Stella and Layla to find their balance again and help save Musa.

- Stella’s attacks are still hurting Musa. And wouldn’t it make more sense for Layla to use her powers to stop her? She could make a net with morphix that will be both more reliable and less harmful for Musa. Seriously, why do they always make the dumbest choices possible?

- You know what would have been more interesting? If the healing of the bond could only work one way and the selkie didn’t get her powers back. They could have brought in Galatea to also bond with her in order to restore her powers later on so that they could enter the Infinite Ocean. That would have been more creative. But nah.

- Stella’s sudden understanding of Layla really came out of nowhere. And it felt like Layla only forgave her because she didn’t want to fight with her anymore, not because she was truly okay with what Stella did. This could have been done so much better.

- These Sirenix quests are so convenient. They all have to do with places the girls know and clues they have history with. It would have been much harder if they had to go to planets they don’t know how to navigate and a better way to do more worldbuilding.

- Bloom really can’t take 10 days away from the Sky mess? They can literally lose their powers forever which could mean handing Tritannus victory but she is more concerned with Sky’s memory that can possibly only get better in the next ten days while she focuses on the mission? Oh, come on!

- They are really trying to push hard the idea that Bloom and Sky are destined to be together. Also, now that they found the shell, can Sky’s memory block disappear? It would make sense. Please, just end this already.

5x09:

- Really? Bloom is sensing that something is wrong with Daphne but Marion isn’t? This could have been a cool moment to bring in the fact that their parents are back. Especially since Bloom isn’t going to do shit about it. I mean, how dense is she that she didn’t recognize the clouds of pollution hanging around Daphne in her dream? Could have at least tried to contact Daphne to make sure she was okay. Especially since she knows that Daphne talks to her through her dreams and that has been A Thing since season 1. I just... cannot.

- I... don’t even know what to say about Stella here. On the one hand I understand her frustration as she feels like no one supports her passion for fashion but on the other hand... Stella, no! Brandon was right that she needs to consider other people’s feelings sometimes, though, I’d say none of Winx exhibited particularly high levels of empathy here except maybe Flora.

- Oh, Tecna. On the one hand I want to say that there shouldn’t be a reason to feel nervous face to face with Timmy when they get along so well, but on the other, we have all experienced what she’s talking about. Texting can be so much easier sometimes even if it can also be dangerous because it lacks the context of body language.

- Seriously? We’re gonna make it through all the girls’ planets. I said it before and I’ll say it again, but this Sirenix Quest sure is damn convenient. At least it is kinda ironic that the Gem of Empathy is on Zenith since they seem to rely on technology more.... Man, that could have been an awesome opportunity to make Zenith more three dimensional by explaining that they develop so much technology so that they could make the lives of everyone easier when they have digital assist aka their focus on technology is driven by empathy. But again, that is just too deep for this show.

- Oh, come on! Stella really turned into a three-year-old? Why the hell would there be an age-changer spell in the pin? This doesn’t make sense. And again, a fucking wasted opportunity. Stella was running low on empathy here so including her in the search for the Gem of Empathy would have provided way more character development than this shit right here. I would have sent Stella, Tecna and Musa to get the Gem and Bloom, Flora and Layla to go look for Daphne. Or better yet, Stella and Tecna for the Gem, Musa and Layla after Tritannus and Bloom and Flora to check on Daphne.

- Is Layla ever going to use her Harmonix powers? Seriously, she has transformed how many times now and I can’t remember her using any of her new magic.

- Why is Layla now smiling at Roy even though she never transitioned from “annoyed” to “friendly teasing”? I hate this so much.

- It must be weird for Brandon to see his girlfriend as a three-year-old while he is still twenty. Like, that will make for a fun conversation once the spell wears off.

- It is so goddamn obvious that Tritannus has been there! Like, did the clouds of pollution not tip you off?????? Honestly, why don’t any of them have normal rationalizing abilities? It is a simple deduction! You don’t need the selkies to tell you! Besides, didn’t they already say that he crossed over to Zenith? This is like looking between a needle and a single straw of hay and having to point out which is the needle and they are failing!

- Shoot, I thought “where the one looks over the many” was supposed to be something of a mathematical riddle or something that would have to make Tecna focus on the whole rather than the details. The throne thing? Just... meh.

- I would have preferred it if their test of empathy involved something that was already inside them and came from themselves rather than them being placed under a spell by the Gem. It could have brought out their most unempathetic thoughts but I still think there was a better way to do this, and a more emotional one.

- Seriously?????? I mean, FOR REAL?!?!?!?!?! THAT is what they had to do to get the gem???????????????????????????????????????????????????? They didn’t even resolve their issues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How did they prove they were worthy of having it. God, I hate this.

- How did the age-changer spell had any bearing on the plot or the characters? It literally didn’t do anything for Stella or Flora, Musa and Brandon for that matter. They had so many amazing opportunities in this episode and they were all wasted. I just... *frustrated sigh*

5x10:

- Is it just me or is the idea to put the Christmas filler episode right a couple of days before the deadline for the Sirenix Quest the worst idea ever? Well, not the worst because this show is just full of bad ideas but still somewhere up there with the big guys.

- I was gonna get incredibly angry if they’d made Christmas be a thing in the Magic Dimension but they got at least that right. And that way it’s cute that Bloom gets to introduce her friends to a new holiday. They all got so excited about the presents! Adorable! The only thing that would have made this better was if she’d invited Marion and Oritel to Mike and Vanessa’s as well to celebrate together.

- I was ready to hate this episode but it has actually caught my attention. Love how the Trix decided the magic of Christmas is literal magic and they want to steal it from Bloom. This is actually exactly what a funny filler episode should be like.

- Aww, a surprise Musa and Riven moment. That was adorable.

- Am I the only one who is getting Yu Gi Oh vibes from this monster? Okay, four monsters (Why four? That is so random. Three would have made more sense.). They just remind me too much of Blue Eyes White Dragon.

- You know what would be really cool? If Stella made a cage with mirrors at key places to reflect the light beam she shoots at the creatures so that it would keep running through the cage to stop them from reforming.

- Oh, wow. Faragonda showed up. I never thought that would happen. Not that she’s been much use. Like, you fought the Ancestral Witches! Surely, there has to be something you can do! Not to mention that how the hell did the Trix get magic of the darkest order? That’s just bullshit.

- You know what? I would be more worried about the fact that they may not be able to break the spell before they run out of water and food and other essentials. Like, the Christmas thing is upsetting but not a priority right now,

- Okay, the Trix are inside the ice dome but the ice dragons aren’t? That seems like a hole in their plan.

- The others got the spirit but they a little confused. Bloom doesn’t just miss Christmas but spending it with her family and they can’t give her that. Though, none of them didn’t even try to teleport. Depending on the way you do it, maybe they could have gotten out.

- This episode is kinda all over the place but at least it has that cool vibe from season 1 when they got to actually just chill around the school and do some fun stuff. Actually put time in just being friends. Oh, and the friendship charm bracelets are really cute! I love them.

- You know they don’t have what to put in an episode when they give the full transformations twice. Nice job, there.

- Making a hole in the dome does not sound like the best course of action because Winx could have just gotten out of there and forced the Trix to chase them. But no one thought of that.

- I feel second hand embarrassment on Icy’s behalf. If she ever gets to learn that she misunderstood about the magic of Christmas, that is. The way things are going, Bloom is gonna blast them out of the dimension without ever revealing that this was all for nothing.

- Well, Bloom could have just used her Dragon Fire to destroy the ice dragons the moment they appeared and none of that would have happened but why the hell would she do that? I have to say that I would have preferred it if Winx and the Specialists had gone to Gardenia instead of having Gardenia go to Alfea. Like, I get it that they wanted to make Christmas touch the Magic Dimension as well but Alfea has never celebrated a Zenithian-specific holiday for example or a Solarian one. It just makes the whole Winx universe a little too focused on Bloom again.

5x11:

- Omg, I am feeling so bad for Daphne. Hasn’t she suffered enough? Though, I have to say that I am at least glad Icy came up with a decent plan for counteraction this time even if it is cruel. At least it makes sense!

- Why the hell is the wind-rider competition held in Alfea? It should have been in Red Fountain but I guess the animators couldn’t be bothered to pull out their old animation of it and remember how to draw it.

- Bloom giving Sky a pep talk was kinda cute. I get why he would be nervous and it was cool that she did her best to help him. And that moment with throwing some harmless magic his way to show him his own reflexes was actually smart and hella cute as well. I just wish they wouldn’t have gone for the “he is the best Specialist ever to live” thing again but I’ll take it as his friends telling a white lie to soothe his anxiety.

- So the Trix are just being bullies for no reason at all. Also, they already used that invisibility spell when they messed with Tecna’s phone. Or at least it looked the same.

- Poor Kiko. Getting accused for something he didn’t do and then also being attacked by clones. But was it that only he could see them? Because otherwise, it should have tipped Bloom off that something’s wrong.

- They don’t need to remind us every time that there is no time to waste for the Sirenix Quest. We get it. And even if I had the episodes spaced out by weeks, I doubt I would forget that they have a time limit considering that this is not plot heavy and they have mentioned it, like, a million times already.

- Oh, they’re going to Linphea next. Look, even Tecna noticed that all the parts of the Quest have been on their home planets.

- Wow, Flora, you think the flower might be on your planet? Damn, girl, you’re such a genius. No one would have ever guessed. They have an ocean of flowers and she is still not sure? W.O.W.

- Love how it took Faragonda and Saladin a solid minute to interfere. Not like they were in a war or anything and should be 100% prepped to deal with crises. Why would you think that? And Griselda (and the other Alfea teachers) didn’t even get to do anything. Not to mention that Mirta has been studying at Alfea for a forth year now and she didn’t even try to fire at the beasts... You know, what could be considered an instinctive reaction.

- “Only one more keeper...”? Yeah, because there are only six-seven planets in the whole universe! (Didn’t he already get the powers of the selkie of Earth as well as from everyone’s home planets except for Bloom’s? Who’s gonna restore the Earth selkie’s powers... Wait, is it going to be Roxy? And does that mean we’re finally going to Domino this season?)

- I was gonna ask whatever Roy was gonna do without Layla being there but he isn’t there either. So why was he there the other times if not to drive the boat? They gave him one job to justify his presence and then they took that away as well.

- Funny how it is always the selkies of the girls that have gone on the Quest that appear and not any of the others. One of them (I am not even gonna bother to learn their names) said she could sense the presence of her fairy but still. Though, with their powers restored, I guess they could do that.

- Do I remember wrong or are Flora and her selkie the only ones that actually hugged? Cause that was kinda cute.

- Okay, Sky’s plan was good but did Bloom really need him to pull her out of the way? I am pretty sure she could have done that on her own since it was obvious what the plan was.

- If I were Stella, I’d be worried that a plant might eat me too. Having courage doesn’t mean that you can’t be afraid. It means that you find it in yourself to go on despite the fear. So I’d say Stella is courageous enough.

- Okay, but this plant looks like it was touched by Tritannus’ pollution and so did all the rest of the places from the Quest (except for Melody). So that means that what is happening wouldn’t have happened if not for him aka they aren’t actually completing the Quest because they are fighting Tritannus’ influence on the environment, not performing the tasks from the Quest.

- Good! Tecna and Layla are actually being strategical about this even though all Bloom wants is to hang out with the boyfriend. I wouldn’t mind if she didn’t just get targeted. But why the hell would she care about her safety - or Sky’s for that matter - when they can go on a romantic walk instead?

- Really? They need a translator? Flora has communicated with plants numerous times before. She should be able to understand what the Flower of the Depths is saying to them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dear god, the writers are really trying to be as stupid as possible.

- Why didn’t Bloom try to transform before jumping against the Trix? Or at least shoot some magic at them? Once again, how are they still alive?

- Darcy’s powers are awesome and she’s using them well. I love how she pushed Musa in her own trap. But damn, it was harsh of Musa to try to cause the rocks to crush Darcy. I thought the Trix were supposed to be the cruel ones.

- Wow, I thought Icy would have at least a couple broken bones after Layla smashed her in the rock like that but nope. She’s fine.

- Okay, I actually think that Sky and Bloom are cute in this episode, what the hell? I like the fact that they decided to stop trying to get the past back to him. That may even actually help him remember when he’s not stressing and straining to do it. I thought that Bloom meant one of the memories she wants to keep was that of the shell they found, though. Wasn’t that soulmate special or something?

5x12:

- Icy is really not paying attention, huh? I mean, Tritannus saying that he would give her one more chance somehow didn’t sound too reassuring to me. He gave the Trix their powers so he could probably take them away any time he wants and then destroy them. Which sounded exactly like what he was planning to do before Icy convinced him to give her one more chance.

- Well, they noticed the pattern of the Quest running through all their home planets. They could have tried looking for the yellow reef on Domino before asking the guardian of the Sirenix box. Just to do something on their own, you know.

- Who let Bloom go in that dress? Didn’t Tecna say Stella was there as well? How could she let Bloom even put that thing on, let alone wear it to the Domino renewal celebration. Also, why the hell is that happening only now? It has been a season and a half since Domino was restored. I thought this would be the discussion of Tritannus.

- Love how they didn’t even redo the footage from SotLK and just slapped the different art style right in the middle of the one from season 5. Lazy as lazy gets.

- Um, wasn’t the plan to capture Bloom? And if they changed it to getting Marion and Oritel, why didn’t they try to do that when Bloom wasn’t there? They couldn’t get her but they will somehow get her parents who literally defeated the Ancestral Witches while Bloom and two or three of her friends plus Sky are also there? How does that make sense?

- Oh, come on! The dresses looked much better without the flowers. Also, you’re telling me that Stella made them fit the same theme as Bloom’s but she didn’t have anything to do with Bloom’s dress? This is just... ridiculous. Also, how do flowers relate to Domino? Sparks or even gems would have made better sense. A fire pattern even.

- Marion and Oritel are giving very different vibes from the ones in Magical Adventure and even SotLK (even though they had like five lines each in that one).

- Did Bloom suddenly forget that Sky does not remember how he saved the Sword? And she left him alone even though he doesn’t have his memories? Also, why do none of their parents know about that? And up until this point, there were always three of them going on the Quest. But now that Bloom is actually needed somewhere else she is going even though she could have left it to Stella, Layla and Flora? Come on!

- Didn’t the pendant sink in the ocean on Earth? Where are the selkies now? And how come Flora’s selkie decided that she will know who the pendant belongs to? You know, out of the infinite number of people in the whole universe. The fact that she just so happens to actually know is yet another too convenient convenience but still.

- The mimicry fish are adorable and I love them.

- Wait, can any selkie open any portal? I thought they could only open the portals that they were guarding. But then Winx shouldn’t have been able to pass from Domino back to wherever Tritannus attacked - Andros maybe?

- Love how Marion instantly jumped away when the Trix attacked despite how much her outfit must weigh. And you’re telling me that Oritel is the fighter between the two of them? Yeah, right. Just please, let her use her magic to stop the Trix. We know she has it! Don’t make her look helpless because she is far from it.

- Well, of course, even the oceans of Domino are the best and have the rarest fish even though it is the planet of the Dragon Fire and Andros is the center of all oceans. Makes perfect sense.

- Okay, Marion and Oritel are definitely giving waaaay different vibes from the ones in the movies but I have to say that I kinda like how fierce they are. Not @ Oritel’s “Still have it in you?” because duh, she obviously does and even more so than you do, Oritel, but other than that I love how smoothly they just switch from celebration to a fight that is potentially for their lives. Also, I like that Sky gets to fight with them... Or at least he was supposed to.

- Yes, the one time Bloom is there, the others are completely useless. Also, that thing is not a coral. Wasn’t the Gem supposed to be in the jaws of the coral, not whatever the hell this fish is. And how is it in its mouth? How does it not ingest it when it eats? This doesn’t make sense.

- Love whatever Marion did there with shooting magic out of her sword. However, I don’t like the fact that the writers have forgotten she has magic and is not defenseless without a sword. And how did that trick even work? She could have just turned around and seen that it wasn’t the real Oritel. Not to mention that if Oritel knows the Trix are descendants of the Ancestral Witches, Marion does too aka she should have known that one of them has illusion powers. Given the fact that they fought a whole war against Lysslis, I am pretty sure she has faced similar tricks before and should have known better.

- Please, tell me the creature was supposed to vanish and it wasn’t Bloom that vaporized it from inside. Also, I so totally knew the last gem would be green. It made perfect sense.

- At least they remembered that Oritel’s sword is supposed to be special because it has Dragon Fire in it.

- Bloom and Sky saving her parents “together” makes no sense because Sky doesn’t have magic. So it wasn’t him that helped her save them but the sword.

- Their declarations of love were kinda undermined by him remembering and in such stupid way. Like, all the progress he made in restoring their relationship and even remembering a little wouldn’t have mattered if he hadn’t gotten the pendant back. Aka his blockage wasn’t actually going away. It was still there which means that his emotions were not getting worked out.

- I know Marion and Oritel will not go help save Daphne even though that would be the only logical thing and I am so fucking mad about it, you don’t even know.

5x13:

- Oh, god! They changed even the intro and the 3D animation is as ugly as I remember it to be. Love how they also spoil the fact that the girls will get Sirenix in this episode. Not that the title of the episode doesn’t.

- I have beef with this recap. That fish that had the Gem of Courage was so totally not a shark. It just wasn’t. I’m no shark expert but that was definitely not a shark. It looks like some fish you can find in the depths (I don’t remember their name) but it sure as hell ain’t a fucking shark.

- What training? They need to go get Daphne! Also, they handled Believix just fine. If Alfea had given them proper education, they should be able to control any transformation. Like, those should operate according to some goddamn logic.

- If Daphne hadn’t already told him, then why did she do it now? Man, he should have just made her talk before he told the Trix to leave Domino. Now that they were no longer there, Daphne didn’t have any reason to talk. She must have known that Bloom would find their parents so Tritannus lost his leverage. This is so nonsensical.

- What the hell does it mean that they have to look inside themselves? How is that gonna lead them to lake Roccaluche? The only one connected to it is Bloom because Daphne is her sister. This is ridiculous.

- How big is that lake and why does it look exactly the same way that the sea does? There is a difference between sweet water bodies and salt water bodies and the life inside them, you know, writers.

- Why would there be a protection system to guard the source of a whole ass goddamn transformation? It makes much more sense that anyone could just walk in and destroy it in 0.3 seconds.

- They just had to say that they will keep exhibiting the three virtues the Gems represented in order to get the location of the source of Sirenix? Man, really? Ugh, that is just so... ridiculously frustrating.

- For people who can lose their magic the same day, they sure don’t seem to be worried. Lounging and all.

- They know Tritannus was there. Obviously that is the explanation as to why the selkies did not find them.

- Yes, they totally look like they’ve “got this”.

- I actually liked the fact that Bloom had to give up finding out where Daphne is in order to save the lake. Seeing all the panicked animals rush around really drives home what is going on because they will all die if the lake dries completely.

- Oh, I am totally going to cry over Daphne’s anguish here. This looks so brutal. But here’s a thought for you. The whole power of Sirenix was put under a curse, right? Then why didn’t the Trix get affected by it? And if the Sirenix power is removed from Daphne, shouldn’t the curse disappear as well?

- Love how they forgot about the part where Sirenix was cursed even before Tritannus messed with the source.

- I hate the Sirenix transformation. It is the ugliest one to me and why did they have to go and give them streaks? The 3D look was bad enough already. Only the Trix’ Sirenix design is worse than this. (No, actually whatever the hell is happening to the Trix in the end of season 7 is the worst design idea they have ever had but I haven’t watched that.)

- So they didn’t need the selkies to enter the Infinite Ocean? Then how come that is what Tritannus needed? What the hell is wrong with the logistics of this whole thing?

- Where did all these minions come from? Did whatever he did to the... stone? thingy poison the nearby water and turn all creatures into his minions? Didn’t that work only on merfolk? If so, the Infinite Ocean seems overpopulated.

- They totally could have had Marion and Oritel in this but once Tritannus took Daphne into the Infinite Ocean, they would have needed to let Winx handle the rescue mission because the two of them wouldn’t be able to enter the Infinite Ocean. And boom, problem solved. They don’t have to drag Oritel and Marion through every episode while they still could have shown that they cared. Idk what was so complicated about that.

Part 2 can be found here.

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kermitbread · 4 years ago

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Shssjjddjdfs got any lemon and amane friendship hcs? (It's okay if you don't want to ktkrkdkd I'm shy ugh sorry) in all honesty is really adored their interactions in the pp arc

probably the only two sane people in the group

lemon might not look like it but he also takes great pride into teasing amane about his extremely obvious crush on nene

probably has taken a lot of photos to prove it

although amane begs him to delete it and he'd just be like "ok man, I'll get to it in a sec" but he doesn't do it at all

they get into the dumbest of shenanigans too (with akane, tsukasa, kou and mitsuba involved)

out of the two of them, lemon is the most blunt (next to tsukasa)

amane has (sarcastically) nicknamed him captain obvious

"yugi, I know you can't take your hands off yashiro-san, but you need to calm down."

"wha—can't you be at least subtle saying that?!"

amane and lemon are pros at this one mmorpg and as a tag team, they pulverize everyone online

akane always gets frustrated whenever he loses against them but the one thing is, he has no idea it's them

they consider akane's suffering as some form of entertainment

#i answer things

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surveys-at-your-service · 4 years ago

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Survey #403

“ashes to ashes, watch me disappear”

If given the opportunity, would you like to star in a musical? Definitely not. I don't like musicals. Name one person you’d take a bullet for: There's honestly a lot, but Mom immediately came to mind. Any posters of a band on your bedroom wall? Yeah: Metallica and Marilyn Manson currently. I want lots more, especially an Ozzy one. Do you think you’ve already met your soulmate? I don't believe in soulmates. Do you share your bedroom with anyone? No, unless you include my cat and snake. Is your favorite color yellow? No, it's actually one of my least favorites. Were you born in a hospital? I was. Do you know the name of the person that delivered you? No, but Mom does. I think he delivered me and my two sisters, and I know Mom has seen him since for other reasons. Was your birth recorded? God no. Good call, Mom. Did you eat a peach this week? Would you believe me if I told you I had a small bit of peach pie for my sister's birthday? For some reason, I just really wanted to try some. It was okay, but the aftertaste sucked. Are you leaving the house tomorrow? Yes, for TMS therapy. Every weekday. Do you enjoy romantic movies, even when they’re cliche? I honestly do. If you could get free vocal lessons would you take them? Probably not. I don't like singing in front of anyone, and it's not like I wanna get anywhere with my singing, so. Is your mother diabetic? She is. Are you? No. Ever sang someone to sleep? No. Who do you stalk the most through Facebook? Nobody. Have you ever deleted your Facebook, then brought it back? No. What is your main responsibility each day? Be sure to take my medications. Do you feel like you fulfill those responsibilities? Yeah. There are rare mornings where I forget, but I almost always remember. I don't fw skipping out on meds that keep my mental health stable. When was the last time you used spray paint? Good question. Do you know the middle name of the last person you kissed? Yep. Who is the friendliest person you know? My mom, probably. Something that annoys you about summer: THE HEAT. THE HUMIDITY. UGH. Something that annoys you about winter: Hm. That's hard to say, given I love winter. I guess the fact it doesn't snow enough here. Are the doors of your fridge side by side or on top of one another? Side-by-side. If you’ve moved out of the house you were born in, do you know the people who live in that house now? Nope. Have you ever cried in a movie theater? Not sobbed or anything, but I've definitely teared up and gotten the sniffles because of multiple movies. Do you read comic books? No. Do you force your way into conversations in which you are not involved? No. Have you ever seriously pretended to be clinically insane? I didn't need to pretend; I'm pretty damn sure I was for a while. Might I add that it's EXTREMELY inconsiderate to pretend you're insane, btw. Insanity is not "cool." It's not "funny." It's not "edgy." It's a serious, confusing, heart-wrenching issue that can ruin lives. Do you know anyone with a stutter? Yes, myself included when I'm even mildly nervous. And sometimes just randomly. With a lisp? I don't believe so. What was the last board game you played? The Disney version of "Pretty Pretty Princess" w/ my niece and even my nephew, even though his sexist-ass dad didn't want him to. Like let your kid have some fun with his sister and aunt, goddamn. They had a blast. It was Aubree's birthday present from me, so I am SO glad she loved it. Did you win? Ha ha, no, I always let Aubree or Ryder win. I came super close once, but I let the kids bend the rules a bit. They don't like losing, and even though they definitely need to understand that just happens and is totally fine for it to, I wasn't about to be the one to make them sad about it. When was the last time you tried to speak with an accent? OH MY LAAAAAWWWWWWD. Also at Aubree's b-day party, at one point, I spoke in a snobbish British accent while I was winning at the aforementioned game. Ryder asked, "Why are you speaking Spanish?", and I fuckin DIED. Have you ever made up a word before? Yeah, I know at least a few instances for fantasy animals in writing. When was the last time you went to a museum? A couple summers ago when my brother and his son visited, we went to a science museum. My nephew was sooooo into it. Do you have a nice yard? If so, do you spend a lot of time outside in it? If not, where do you go when you want to relax outdoors on nice days? Our front and back yards are both small and honestly very boring. The grass is a pretty green, but that's the only nice thing about it. I don't go to sit outside here on any day. Do your parents enjoy any of the things that you enjoy? Do you bond over these things? My parents and I have very similar music tastes, so there's that. I also didn't know for the longest time that Mom likes to write, which I sure as hell do, too! She doesn't really write anymore though, and she's self-conscious of it anyway, like I am. She and I also love a lot of the same shows. What is the movie that you have waited the longest for/which film do you remember anticipating the most/are still anticipating? I think The Incredibles 2. I aaaalways wanted to know what happened after the end of the first film. Do you have any ideas for a story or movie you’re planning to write or you’d write if you had the time/had the talent? Please share a synopsis! I genuinely think some RP I've written is series-worthy, but I don't feel like re-writing the YEARS of RP into a book format, and I sincerely worry that the ridiculously dark parts could inspire people like serial killers and cause A LOT of controversy, crime-blaming, and just general hate. I don't want to be involved in that. What is something that an interested guy/girl could comment about you, that would make you instantly open to them (e.g., “That book you’re reading is from my favorite author”)? Compliment my Markiplier tattoo, obviously knowing it's a tribute to him, and we're essentially besties. Is there a person in your life (maybe barely) that you feel in constant competition with (even just in your imagination)? Maybe you feel they are consistently outshining you? Ugh... there's a local photographer that's much more successful than I am that I admittedly am very envious of. I swear to whatever god you may believe in that I mean it from a modest perspective, I really, really do, but I genuinely think my skills surpasses hers, and she's only more prevalent because photography REALLY is about who you know. She's talented, yes, but like... come on. If you are single, even if you are normally happily single, are there certain specific things you witness that make you wish you were in a relationship (e.g., people getting engaged)? I mean yeah. I miss cuddling, holding hands, kissing, just being cute together, and especially people getting engaged or having kids. It's such a trigger to me. Once upon a time, that's all I wanted with Jason. I wanted to be that beautiful couple that got married and had two or three loved-beyond-words children, but then he left so abruptly, and I feel like it was so brutally robbed from me. I don't want kids anymore like at all, but the point still stands that I felt like my dreams were just ripped away. Out of all your usernames for websites, which one is your favorite? Do you use it for more than one site? I use "Ozzkat" just about everywhere. Have you ever spent the whole day (or multiple days) just looking up one thing on the internet (e.g., videos of your favorite band, how-to videos, quizzes, etc.)? OHHHHHHHHHH YEAH. There have been a couple days or so where I was totally glued to looking up various tattoo designs, bingeing let's plays or conspiracy theory videos, etc. etc. If you ever think about getting married, what are some aspects of the wedding that you would like to see in a non-traditional manner (e.g., a different color dress or “partners” over “husband” and “wife”)? I WILL NOT get married in a church, first of all. I'm also not having the traditional vows, and I probably won't wear a white dress, but instead black. Salt & vinegar, barbecue, sour cream & onion, or cheddar? Ohhhh, I like all those options but barbecue. I think I've gotta go with sour cream & onion, though. Bow ties on guys, dorky or adorable? A D O R A B L E ! ! ! I think they're ordinarily geeky, but I mean, geeky is cute in my world. :^) Do you believe in demonic possession? How about ghosts? Angels? Angels, no. Spirits/ghosts, 100%. I don't exactly believe in demons, per se, but I do question if evil spirits can possess someone. What is one romantic movie that you enjoy enough to watch more than once? I've seen The Notebook numerous times. Name three countries you want to visit; why those three? South Africa to interact with meerkats at the KMP, somewhere up in Canada to see the Northern Lights, and Germany just because, really. I took German for four semesters, and the culture and all just interests me. Do you have a good luck charm? No, considering I don't believe they do jack. Do you use Skype to talk to your friends? Only Sara. Now that I have Discord semi-figured out now though, we'll probably use that for voice chatting. Are you allergic to any animals? I might be allergic to dogs. Do you usually spend your weekends out, or at home? I'm like... always at home. Do you think it’s wrong for people to say "retard/retarded" as an insult? Absofuckinglutely. Don't pull that shit when I'm around. Have you ever had to go to the police department? No. Have you ever lived through a hurricane? Plenty. Have you ever had a home-grown tomato? Yes, from my old friend's garden. We'd have delicious tomato, mayo, and bacon sandwiches. The only instance where I've enjoyed tomatoes. Have you ever held a real gun? The former friend I mentioned just before, her husband always carried a gun, and he just needed me to hold it for a sec for some reason I don't recall. I hated the feeling. Would you rather wear Converse or Vans? I like both, but I think I prefer Converse. Have you ever been called bipolar? Yes, because I clinically am. Have you ever made fun of a handicapped person? FUCK no. And like the "retarded" thing, don't you fucking DARE to do this in front of me. I WILL deck the shit out of you. Do you think it’s okay to have sex before marriage? Sure, as long as you're being safe and are very thorough in communication. Do you like to watch old sitcoms? I don't really watch TV as I say in like every survey it seems, but I do enjoy some old sitcoms I grew up watching with my mom, like The Nanny, The Golden Girls, The Munsters, etc. If asked, could you run a mile nonstop right now? Being completely serious, I don't even know if I CAN physically run right now. My legs are so incredibly weak, and I'm humiliatingly close to what my heaviest weight was back in 2016, so I can almost guarantee my knees would crumple if I tried. Do you wear those rubber wristbands? I used to. I don't really like bracelets nowadays. If a necklace/ring gives you green marks, do you still wear it? Nope. Have you ever driven an electric car? No. When was the last time you saw someone you went to high school with? Uhhhh idk. What breed was the last dog you saw? A fucking GOLIATH of a lab. I shit you not when I say my sister's roommate's dog Hudson is the size of a goddamn bear. How long have your parents been together (or how long were they together, if they no longer are): I wanna say they were together at the very least 20 years. What has been your most epic cooking failure? I once accidentally put something (I don't remember what) in the microwave for around 45 minutes I believe, and I walked away and completely forgot about it. I remembered a long while later, and safe to say, it wasn't edible, whatever it was, lmao. Have you ever been to Mexico? No. Have you ever had a parrot sit on your shoulder? No, but that'd be cool. Has anyone in your life ever treated you abusively? No. How long has it been since your last breakup? Somewhere around two years ago? My memory is so garbage nowadays. Can you concentrate well while listening to music, or do you find it distracting? It's distracting, usually. What’s something you’ve been struggling with lately? I've been pretty bad about drinking too much soda lately. :/

#survey #surveys #random questions #lyrics: ''under the graveyard'' by ozzy osbourne

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katsukis-sad-angel · 5 years ago

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Inasa Yoarashi as a Boyfriend

Pairing: Inasa Yoarashi x F!Reader

Summary: the title

Warnings: cuddly, tame Inasa, fluff, mild swearing

BF Scenarios Masterlist

BF Scenarios Tag List:

@thedreadthreadanomaly , @seiiblue , @bean-queen-606

HMU if you want to be tagged!

that’s how I want him to slide into my dm’s

First of all, Inasa is pretty dang tall! 6’2.8” to be exact! You’re so sweet and tiny compared to him.

Plus he’s very muscular and broad-shouldered.

BEEF 😏😏

Look at that thicc neck

UGH

Since Shiketsu doesn’t allow dating, your relationship was kept a secret… or at least you tried to keep it a secret

It took Camie a few seconds to figure it out. When she asked you about it, you begged her not to tell anyone

Despite her airheadedness, the girl can keep a secret as long as you’re good friends

Inasa would be a sweet boyfriend; very attentive and always trying to make you smile and he’s very passionate (if you couldn’t tell) and would do just about anything for you

He’d be a little shy at the beginning of the relationship, especially when it comes to kisses, cuddling, and other normal relationship things

But when he does get comfortable, he can read you like a book

Inasa seems loud and obnoxious, but he’s actually oddly polite and speaks very formally to others

“Todoroki! I’ll see you at the special course, but here’s the thing; honestly nothing’s changed! I still don’t like you! SORRY! That’s all for now!”

Inasa enjoys everything, claiming there is almost nothing he dislikes, although you are his favorite thing in the whole world

When focused, Inasa is really quiet and serious

A strategic and intense young lad

Inasa is a very good dancer for some reason

Probably has a huge collection of hats

One of his favorite things to do is relax with a good book with you snoozing at his size, arms wrapped around one of his thicc ones

THICC

Inasa Yoarashi = if a puppy was turned into a human being; happy, energetic, hyperactive, cuddly, loud, need I say more?

He’ll talk for hours about nothing, cradling your head in his lap

It might seem creepy, but Inasa enjoys looking at you; appreciating the edge of your jaw, the color and shine of your hair, the natural curve of your hips in your hero costume, your pearly smile, the plush of your thighs, your perfect nose, and the twinkle in your eye

You’re just… so pretty, he can’t keep his eyes away!

Although, if you tell him to stop, he will to the best of his ability

Seeks your praise

Inasa is a bit of a klutz, so don’t let your hyperactive mans in the kitchen

To him, you weigh nothing. Inasa can simply throw you over his shoulder, scoop you into his arms, let you sit on his shoulders, etc and this boy wouldn’t bat an eye

You are his top priority next to becoming a hero

The two of you have to do a lot of sneaking around since you’re technically not allowed to be dating, so Inasa takes you to the back of pitch-black theaters where no one can see you kissing, quaint shops and cafe’s where you can’t be seen holding hands, and locked in one of your rooms cuddling and/or doing homework where no one can see

Don’t get him wrong, Inasa isn’t trying to hide you, no fucking way. In reality, he wants everyone to know about how pretty his girlfriend is and how much he loves her, but dumb school rules keep him quiet

Those sharp black eyes can pierce the very fabric of your soul

His voice tho… (in dub of course) Matt Shipman really knows what he’s doing🥵🥵

If you’re a sweet, quiet little thing, Inasa is mellow and soft, still very energetic and talkative, but his inner softboi comes out so as not to scare you away

Loves you verbally;

“I LOVE YOU Y/N!”

“N-Nasa! Ssssh! Keep it down! I love you too, but if you’re so loud, we’ll get in trouble!”

“Oh, my bad. *whispers* I love youuuuuuuu.”

And physically;

“Inasa… can’t… breathe-”

“Sorry, I just love hugging you Y/N! You’re so cute, I can’t resist sometimes!”

And mentally;

*you had a dream about your affectionate boyfriend hugging the shit out of you and peppering your face with kisses, cuddling in his lap against his huge, broad, muscular chest, snorting with laughter at one of his unintentional horrible puns, only to wake up and find him looking at you tenderly, head propped on one fist, one hand resting on your bare midriff with his thumb making gentle circles on your skin. He smiled at you as your eyes opened a little, pressing a kiss to your temple and whispered for you to go back to sleep; a command you gladly obeyed.*

Portable ac

You guys made a TikTok that went viral in a matter of minutes and Shiketsu made you take it down and delete your accounts the next day

You could probably fit your head into that huge glove he wears

Wait

Gimme a sec

file:///C:/Users/adrianne/Downloads/inasa.vs.doge.2.png

*pterodactyl screeching*

Little spoon Inasa? Yes please

Inasa probably talks in his sleep, chokes on his own snores, and nearly crushes you on accident when he rolls over on top of you

It doesn’t help that he sleeps like a fucking rock so your arm is gonna be asleep for awhile

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advicewithkali · 4 years ago

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Mistake, Maybe (Chapter One Draft)

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“What’s up guys, today we’re visiting Woodhils University to surprise a girl name Aubrey and her friend, who say they’re my biggest fans!” David sayid as he yelled into the camera.

He then turns his camera off and holds it in his left hand.

“David, how big of a fan are we exactly talking?” Jason inquires while chewing on green mint-flavored gum.

“I have to show you guys the video she sent me on twitter, I think she’s literarily my biggest fan. Check it out!” He said as he rummages through the slender small pocket of his black jean.

“You too, Jeff! You’re not going to believe this!” He yelled excitedly.

Jeff trudged over to the duo reluctantly, not really interested in the video David was about to show them or the visiting the university at all. David then pulled out his phone and opened the Twitter app, immediately going to his DMs. He scrolled through the messages for a second, before he landed on the video.

“Are you guys ready for this, it’s literally insane.” He said with pure excitement in his voice.

“David, come on just play it already,” Jason responded.

“Okay, okay, give me a sec.” He said as he turned his phone horizontally so that all three of them could see the video clearly. David then clicked on the video and let it play.

“My name is Aubrey and uh-sorry I’m a little nervous and excited uh.” She said as she began to fidget on her wooden chair. “Oh, my God David! Please, please, please come visit my school! I’m literally your biggest fan.” She abruptly blurted out quickly and loudly.

“She really is!” A female voice yelled in the background before quickly coming into the view of the camera.

“She’s literally obsessed with you, David. It’s bad. It’s so bad that we even have a “David Jar” in our dorm room. Anytime she mentions your name- mind you which is like every other sentence she has to put a dol- “She said before her explanation was interrupted by a slim hand muffling her speech.

“Sophie, shut up! Don’t say all of that shit. He’ll think I’m crazy! I’m trying to get him to visit us not run away, stupid!” Audrey yelled in slight frustration.

“Heh, sorry David uh, sometimes Sophie just says too much. Ha, you guys know how it is.” She said slightly nervous again as muffled noises began to come out from behind Audrey's hand.

“But anyway, David if you would come to visit me-us at Woodhill University dorm room 274 I would literally die, well no- but yes, okay gotta go bye!” She said yelled slightly frazzled and waved bye to the camera, along with a still muffled Sophie.

As the screen faded black, David turned around to face Jason and Jeff. “Can you guys believe that shit?” David asked still feeling ecstatic.

“David, I then she might be a little- off.” Jason trailed off and stopped chewing his gum.

“Ugh, Jason. Jeff please, please say you’re siding with me on this.” He said looking towards Jeff.

“Hell no, David. I’m siding with Jason on this one. You go there and you’re dead.” He said not sounding entertained with this idea.

“Well, if the two and the rest of the guys go, then I won’t be alone, no chance. Besides this will make some sick vlog footage! Jason told me it wouldn’t!” He said trying to convince them.

“It would but not if our lives at risk, David,” Jason said sounding slightly worried. “It’ll be fine. We’ll call up everyone and we’ll be all set. Nothing’s going to happen, Jason.”

Jason let out a deep sigh, “Alight, David. Let’s do this.

“Yes!” David said sounding thrilled. “What about you Jeff?” David said looking in his diffraction once again.

“I’m gonna pass. I don’t want to get murdered or risk going to prison again.” He said as he started to walk away.

“Wait, Jeff! If you don’t go how will you ever get that girlfriend, you said you wanted.” David said knowing that he had reeled Jeff back into his plan.

Jeff stopped abruptly in his steps, regretting a few months ago when he told the whole squad that he had been looking to find a serious relationship because now it was backfiring on him.

“Come on Jeff, at least one of those girls had to be your type!” Jason teased as he continued to chew the gum in his mouth.

Jeff smirks small as he turns around quickly, “Really, Jason? I pegged them more of your type don’t you like them young.” Jeff said as he was alluding to his tumultuous relationship with notorious Youtuber Trisha Paytas. They were twelve years apart.

“What?!” Jason yelled trying to act as if he didn’t know what Jeff was referring too. “That’s what you’re going to do old man? Act like you have no clue what or WHO I’m referring too.” He said as he chuckled.

“Of course, I do! I just don’t want to think about the past at all.” Jason said as he tried to make up an excuse.

“Yeah, yeah, yeah. Tell the truth Jase, is it because you don’t want Tris- “He said before he was cut off by a series of objections coming from Jason.

“No, no, no! Don’t say that name! I don’t want any more drama!” He pleaded. Jason, then took his eyes off of Jeff and glanced to his right and saw that David was filming their whole conversation.

“No, David! Do not put that in! Delete it!” He screamed as he waved his hands in front of the camera trying to block it from recording any further.

David just giggled as he blocked all of Jason’s attempts to shield his camera. “Are you kidding that clip was too good not to put in! Think of the views Jason, the views!” He said jokingly.

“David, no. I’m going through this all over again with her, I’m begging you not to put that clip in.” Jason said feeling exhausted.

David stopped moving and lowered his camera as he pondered for a bit. A few moments later, he began to speak, “How about this?” He said with a smirked.

Jason, looked into David’s brown eyes, “Really, you’re betting on my life right now.” He said knowing too well that, that statement followed by that smirk never meant a good thing. Jason knew from the past that meant that David was thinking, plotting really, and it sucked to be on the other end.

Jason let out a slow sigh, “What is it?” He spoke in a defeated manner.

“Nothing, much. It’s nothing much just two small things.” He said.

Jason gave him a look of disbelief knowing that when David meant small, he really meant large and at times very extreme.

Jeff moved closer to the duo as he began to take interest in something regarding the vlog for the first time today.

“The first part includes Zane- “

“Oh God, I’m screwed!” Jason shouted out.

Jeff’s left eyebrow raised as he took more interest in the situation unfolding before him.

David laughed as he continued to speak, “So Zane has to come out of this party without hurting himself, breaking anything, or hurting someone else.” He said.

“I’m doomed,” Jason said weakly.

Jeff chuckled as Jason began to panic waiting for David to announce the second part to his “wicked” plan.

“The second part involves Jeff,” David said laughing harder as he observed Jeff’s facial expression.

“Me? Why the hell am I involved in this!?” He questioned loudly.

“I’m glad you asked Jeff, because if you don’t find a genuine connection with a girl tonight then I guess Jason will be on Drama alert this week.

“Yeah, and how are you going to be able to tell if I made a genuine connection or not? You gonna stalk me like your little super fan?” He said in a brazen tone.

“Ha, no. I’ll ask you some questions, see if they add up and if they don’t well… It’s Killer Keemstar for Jason.” He said as he tried to imitate Keemstar.

“Wow, David. You’re crazier than I thought. You sure you aren’t part of the Slovakian mob or something?” Jeff asked.

“Nope, just doing it for some content.” He said casually.

“Jeff please tell me you got this. Please.” Jason begged again. “What am I saying, of course, you do. Look at you, the real problem is Zane. I’ve got to call him!”

“Don’t worry Jason, I’ve got your back.” He said but for the first time in years, he wasn’t confident about the words that came out of his mouth. After all, it had been so long since he’s made a genuine connection with anyone, let alone a girl. He’s a thirty-year-old man, with a lonely apartment, a dog, and a group of wilds friends, could he really get real and open with someone at this point in his life? Let alone in one night?

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“What’s up guys, so the squad and I are right outside of Aubrey’s door and we’re about to knock.” He whispered slightly as he filmed the members of the vlog quad, which insisted on Zane, Heath, Mariah, Jason, Erin, Carly, Toddy, Jason, Jonah, and Jeff. Then turned the camera back on the door room, 247.

David smiled brightly as he began to knock on the door. The door instantly and swung open, slamming into the bedroom wall. The squad was greeted with the sounds of loud squeals and jumping up and down coming to a brown skin girl with dark brown long hair and a slim thick body and a bright smile from an olive-colored girl with long black hair, dark brown eyes, and freckles.

“You must be Aubrey, right?’ David said with his well-known smile. “Yes. Yes! That’s me!” She said as she switched from jumping up and down to bouncing on the heels of her feet.

“Can I- Can I hug you, David?” She asked.

“Of course!” He yelled as he pulled her in for a hug. The pair hugged for a few moments before David pulled away.

“And you must me Sophie?” He asked.

“It’s Sophia actually everyone usually calls me Sophie or Soph. I really don’t care which one you call me by I’ll still respond.” She said chucking.

“I think you guys should come in before Audrey explodes. Plus, it’s Taco and Tequila Tuesdays and you don’t want to be outside for that.” She warned.

“Mhm, that sounds so good right now!” Zane yelled from the back of the group.

“Zane!” Jason grumbled under his voice as he elbowed Zane on the left side of his ribcage.

“Right, right. I forgot.” He responded back as he retreated slightly from the conversation.

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Jeff’s P.O.V

David was the first one to walk in the dorm room. Followed by everyone else. I was hesitant to walk in. I can’t really say I feel comfortable being on a college campus filled with people- kids about a decade my senior. And David really expects me to find a genuine connection with one of them. He’s clearly lost his mind.

As I walked into the cramped and small room, I noticed how differently each side was decorated. On the right was a very bright, pink, and girly side, it had to be Aubrey’s side of the room. It was pretty much like any other college dorm you’d see. While the other side was decorated in an alternative way. It was darker and had stacks of books, CDs and records, and band posters. I wonder who’s side it was. Not, Sophia’s. It doesn’t seem to match her personality.

I continued to analyze the room as everyone gathered around Aubrey’s bed. I then spotted a small shuffle out of the side of my left eye. I looked closer and saw that it was a girl. She was stunning. She had the most beautiful smooth brown skin and pillow-soft curls. I continued to stare in her direction as I observed her reading a book.

I guess I stared too long because she looked up in my direction before quickly turning away, huddling down in her book further. I was taken back slightly; I had never had that reaction before from someone. I guess she was just shy. I didn’t really know but I wanted too.

I kept looking in her direction a few moments longer, hoping she would look up at me again. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen as I was knocked out of my trance by Toddy when he elbowed me in my right ribcage.

“Dude, you alright? You zoned out for a while there.” He questioned. “Yeah…. I’m fine.” I said back, still not fully paying attention to him.

“Well then come on, Audrey’s about to answer some questions and prove that she’s David’s number one fan!” He yelled at the top of his lungs. Before he could move, he glances back at the girl in the corner and saw her twitch slightly and move closer into the corner as she turned her back towards him.

With that, I finally joined the rest of my friends. I didn’t sit. I told everyone that I felt better standing but in reality, I was uncomfortable being in this room. Not only was it a room for college kids but something was very off about the vibes in this room.

I left my train of thought to try and pay attention to what was going on before me. I tried my hardest to be entertaining and put on the “Jeff character” but I was so distracted by the girl in the corner. Every second I spent in this room I just wanted to turn my head and peek over at her even if it was for just a second.

“Okay, okay! Next question, “What sport did members of the vlog squad play that eventually lead to a kiss between Heath and me? I heard David ask.

“No way she’s going to get this one!” I heard Heath scream.

“Baby, it’s a wrap you ain’t getting this one!” Zane yelled in agreement.

“If she gets this one, I’m done I’m just- I can’t!” Toddy yelled right beside me.

I then looked up at Aubrey and saw a look of determination on her face followed a smirk and small glimmer of some something I couldn’t put my finger on, in her eyes.

“Beer Bottle Frisbee.” She said with all the confidence in her voice. Her answer was met with extremely loud cheers. As everyone was distracted, I turned my head quickly in the direction the mysterious girl was sitting and saw her getting up. I immediately turned my head back around, this time looking down in hopes of seeing where she was off too.

To my surprise, she ended up leaving without anyone noticing. While everyone was still cheering, I took this as an opportunity to go speak to her. I waited a few seconds before I slipped out of the room quietly and followed the direction, I saw her go in.

As I walked down the hallway, I saw piles of garbage, toilet paper streamers, and drunk guys getting loud in the hallway. This gave me even more of an incentive to find this girl. She doesn’t seem like the type to be safe in this environment.

I followed her for what seemed like an hour. I made sure to keep my distance. I didn’t want her to know that I was following her. I guess I could throw that thought right out the window because this is when she completely stopped walking.

“P-please stop following me.” She said with her back still turned to me.

I just continued to stare at her for a second before I spoke, “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable. I just wanted to talk to you.” I said, trying to find the right words to say to her. For some reason, my confidence with this girl was swaying.

“Why?” She mumbled lowly.

I walked closer to her until I was a few inches away from her.

“I can’t really come up with an excuse right now. There really shouldn’t be an excuse to talk to a pretty girl, so I won’t say one. I’ll tell the truth. There’s- there’s something about you something different that drew me into you and I just wanted to get to know you.” I said as I smiled.

“I’m Jeff,” I said as I held my hand out and continued to smile.

She turned around fully after I said my name. I could’ve sworn I stopped breathing for a second as I took in her full appearance. I felt wrong in away because I knew she was too young, but I pushed those thoughts aside because this opportunity was too perfect to miss.

I continued to hold out my hand and smile but her facial expression never changed, and she never made and moves to shake my hand. I looked at trying to predict what she would do. She then began to shuffle on her feet and moved her arms to wrap around her body.

“I know.” She whispered lowly. I wasn’t quite sure how to react to her reactions. She seemed so scared and guarded.

“Uh, so you watch the vlogs then?” I asked trying to then of something to get relive some of the awkwardness.

“Um, yeah sometimes. Mostly when I have free time form classes and studying.” She said with a little more pep as she looked up at me.

I smiled small. She finally said something more than one word.

“Not like your roommate, right?” I said as I chuckled lightly. Her face faltered at the mention of her roommate.

“No.” She said quietly again.

“So, I didn’t get your name,” I said.

“It’s ah Kamora. Kamora Maxwell.” She said facing me again with those big brown eyes. Even her name matched her.

“Everyone usually goes crazy for David and the vlog squad and you left? Not your type of YouTubers?” I asked trying to get her to speak more and refraining from personal or sensitive topics.

“Um, I’m just not much of a social person. And I do like you- um you guys but I like to see you guys as normal individuals. I don’t want to separate the human qualities from you guys just because you well know.” She said.

She’s attractive and smart, the full package.

“Believe it or not, I’m not social either,” I said being completely honest.

She looked at me intrigued.

“Yeah from the vlogs and my channel I look like this super social guy, but I hate it. I like to be independent and do my own thing. Don’t get me wrong I like my group of friends but sometimes I just need to retreat to my cave and recharge.” I said just blurting out how I felt. For some reason, I felt completely safe confiding in her.

She nodded her head in agreeance with me.

“So where are you from? You kind of have an accent but I can’t pinpoint it.” I said.

“I’m from New York City, actually.” She said.

“You’re lying!” I shouted getting a bit excited. She shook her no.

“What part?” I asked, knowing it wasn’t Staten Island.

“The Bronx.” She responded back.

“The Bronx, huh? I know a couple people up that way. They’re cool guys. I outta visit them when I head back home again.” I said reminiscing slightly.

“Since you watch the vlogs then you probably know that I’m from Staten Island- “

“The Forgotten Island,” We said in unison.

I chuckled at that and smiled at her.

We stood in silence for a few moments before I began to speak again. “It’s funny how we both ended up moving from one side of the country to the other. It’s crazy to think about how bad my life was going. The decisions and the people I were hanging out with put me right in prison. But, I’m so glad I was given another chance at life and I’m finally able to live a decent life.” I said as I opened up to her.

“For some reason, I feel like you weren’t like me. You needed up her for some reason and I-“I said before she interrupted me.

“I- I’m sorry. I-I can’t do this!” She yelled as she took a few tentative steps back before bolting past me.

I stood there in shock for a few moments. What did she mean that she “couldn’t do this”? Did she mean socializing in general or just talking to me? Was it something I said? I didn’t really know what to say or do at this moment all I knew was I had to find her and I had to make things okay.

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sorryformyfrenchposts · 6 years ago

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QOTS 4x13 : Reactions !

Well well well looks like I organize myself well enough to be able to watch the episode almost live ! Seems like my fav TV show can be a really good motivation : I wraped up my work in no time. Anyway, here are my reactions straight to the episode. I need time to process everything that happened, I think I’ll rewatch it in a couple of days.

I’ve never been so stressed about one episode ! My heart was beating so fast, my hands were cold and wet haha, I’m way to involved in this

With no mentions in the previouslies and neither in the cast ... maybe James belongs to the deleted scene ?!

YEs ! Oksana comes back. This new deal with the Russians seems scary. I remember Camila saying “I don’t deal with the Russians”, I guess there was a good reason for that. But I get the point of Teresa though

Alfonso Herrera was very very good in this episode. I loved all his scenes. I could feel his pain.

Marcel scared me !

The Judge got what he deserves. Too bad for his son though. It crossed my mind maybe his son would have killed him. But I think we are not done with him. He is very powerful.

I loved the scene when Javier told Teresa about Rene and Emilia. So good actors ! And One mention about James, out of the blue, one !

I told you Javier will be out. Well Dead. But What a scene !! Loyal to Teresa till the end, being his soldier. I was litterally screaming of joy in front of my screen. But ugh being burnt alive... my god this is harsh.

Eddie... really ? I saw it was already 5 minutes before the hand and I confess that my hope for James were going down... Even though I had seen the promo pictures. But wow, how she tells him the truth. First time she says this, first time we here it, was kind of a big moment I think. I don't know if it was a smart move. But I'm not sure Eddie is more than a piano player so maybe it's just the only way to keep him far from her.

28 sec and finally PG is back ! Well no surprise effect here for me but glad to see his pretty face again.

Now hiatus. But stay close by because I might give you all my thoughts about what's coming next. I can't wait for S5, with PG back, it will be a lot more addictive than this season.

#qots 4x13 #qots s4 #qots spoilers #queen of the south #qots #qots s5 #jeresa #teresa and james finally reunited #cant wait #next summer is too far away

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Jimmy & Janis

Jimmy: Afternoon Janis: ugh, been here that long? 😒 Jimmy: Flown by, has it? Janis: been delightful Janis: must get back more often Janis: what are you doing, tell me its something equally as shit Jimmy: 🐕🏃💩 Jimmy: and trying to ask you a question Janis: go on then Janis: just make sure it ain't stupid Jimmy: Do you know owt about this fair that's about 'cause Cass won't shut up saying she's gonna go in a bit Janis: oh yeah Janis: up on the big playing fields Janis: every fucker goes, probably why she wanna Jimmy: Alright so every dickhead like there'll be kids she knows from school there or every dickhead like she's gonna get murdered? Janis: awh Janis: like the cool kids are allowed to go down with a fiver on their own and the less cool kids have their parents hovering in the back Janis: she'll be good, won't kidnap her make her work the rides, like Jimmy: 👌 Janis: kid would probably like it and all though Janis: and I wouldn't advise letting him go alone, or with Cass to be promptly dumped when he ain't tall enough for the decent rides Jimmy: I'm not my dad Jimmy: @ him with that advice Janis: don't remind me Janis: 💔 Jimmy: Well you're uninvited now so 💔 is right Janis: don't be like that Janis: you know you want me to win you a 🧸 Jimmy: Don't be trying to butter me up 'cause you know Ian couldn't win owt Jimmy: proper fickle you Janis: called keeping you on your toes Janis: but if you can't keep up, like Jimmy: and this is called putting you in your place, dickhead Jimmy: 🥇 and 1st choice me, tah Janis: not that I don't love the self-worth Janis: but don't be tearing me down for it Janis: I'm 🥇 forever Jimmy: you'll need to get used to it if you're planning to be with him Janis: not the plan Jimmy: You coming with us then or what? Janis: sure Janis: anything to get out of here and it sounds vaguely wholesome so they'll get off my case Janis: when you going? Jimmy: Tell them you have to so it don't look like I'm on Cass' case Jimmy: then she gets to be 😎 an' all Jimmy: How soon can you get here without being in more trouble for it? Jimmy: Can't be a really late late one if Bob's coming Janis: yeah, that'll swing it Janis: vaguely irresponsible childcare is their shit Janis: gimme 10 to convince them and like, 20 to meet you there Janis: be quicker Jimmy: 👍 Janis: she got a group of mates she hangs with or what Jimmy: or what Janis: still a laugh Janis: get us in for free too Jimmy: I didn't realise Grace was a paid 🤡 Jimmy: all that makeup makes loads more sense now Janis: 😏 Janis: she just shares foundation with her white friends #aspirationalshades Janis: nah but I know how to avoid the entrance/fee so don't go in without me Jimmy: I wouldn't dream of it, babe Janis: 💕 Jimmy: You gonna wear a 🌹 for me, Juliet or am I gonna have to try and remember what you look like? Janis: no way to go about getting me to wear anything for you, boy Jimmy: 😏 Jimmy: might get a few 👀 and 😳 if you turn up with nowt on, girl Janis: you got dad jokes now Janis: every day we get further away from 😎 boy Jimmy: 45 and single would be more depressing, don't you reckon? Janis: no one's 😂 at that, fair Jimmy: See, know what I'm doing, me Janis: master planner, yeah Jimmy: Not done a bad one yet, like Janis: depends on your definition, that Jimmy: Depends on yours Jimmy: I said what I said Janis: hot Jimmy: that your plan is it? Janis: hm? Jimmy: Challenge accepted Jimmy: I've got the stamina for all night 😍😍🤤🤤 easy Janis: don't need to fake it Janis: 💀👑 and co aren't gonna be there chowing down on a dirty burger to go pukeup on the waltzer Janis: probs Jimmy: now that's hot Jimmy: warn me next time if you're gonna throw around words that paint such vivid pictures Janis: you're the poet 'round here, got it 😏 Jimmy: not any more 💔🎻 Janis: awh come on, you like it when I'm on top really 🏆 Jimmy: You're just on a roll then, yeah? Jimmy: Couldn't stop with the poetry if you wanted to Jimmy: Alright fine, keep talking Jimmy: You've got me all 👂 Janis: if I was really rolling with it, I'd say that's not the part of you I most wanna affect Janis: but we're being wholesome this evening Jimmy: Oi, I signed nowt agreeing to that Janis: 🥇 brother, babe Jimmy: 😒😒😒 Janis: I know Janis: but that'll be Cass if you don't give her space and what the kid don't know won't hurt him so Janis: not all doom and gloom Jimmy: I know an' all Jimmy: she's told me every chance she gets how shit her hols have been Jimmy: but I don't remember signing owt that makes them my problem Janis: wouldn't be a kid if she didn't say that Janis: never live up to the hype of not being stuck in a shithole for 6 hours a day, like Jimmy: she needs to delete her socials even more than I do Jimmy: all them dickheads putting 💡 and #s in her head that I can't compete with and Ian ain't trying to Janis: it's the worst Janis: either in some all-inclusive in spain or having shopping sprees and sleepovers every day, yeah Janis: when in reality they're filling their pockets with bread rolls for lunch at the breakfast buffet or stealing hairbands from penneys Janis: can have a word, if you want Janis: girl's shit, really Jimmy: she'd deck you, mate Jimmy: Tah from me though Jimmy: do my best to protect you and that gorgeous face Janis: 😏 Janis: I have tact, you know Jimmy: I know, but you don't know her Jimmy: she's Janis: no worries Janis: not like I'm dying to Jimmy: that'll be mutual Jimmy: had to stop her sending 💀💀💀 threats to my ex Jimmy: only allowed to laugh about it when she's out the room Janis: it's nice Janis: that you're all close like that Jimmy: it's necessary when your dad's a bellend and your mum ain't about Jimmy: it'd be nice if she had some mates Janis: it'll happen Jimmy: not if she keeps holding her fucking breath on us going back Jimmy: she won't get it through her head that it ain't gonna happen Janis: pretty standard too ain't it Janis: when you don't wanna be somewhere Janis: sure someone can deal with being her 'temporary' mate and break through Jimmy: We could be gone tomorrow and it won't matter Jimmy: problem for another place Jimmy: and different kids Janis: you reckon Jimmy: ? Janis: well, ain't that the same idea Cass has got Jimmy: I said, she's keeping hold of the wrong one Janis: yeah but what's the difference Janis: she reckons you're going back, you reckon you're going on Janis: fact is, you're probably stuck for the forseeable Jimmy: Difference is, she'll get 💔 Janis: and you wont Jimmy: Why would I? Janis: Don't know Janis: asking you Jimmy: I'm not the one expecting my old mates to put themselves on pause or my mum to be waiting with open arms to fix owt Janis: no Janis: it's fucked Janis: but what can you do Jimmy: move on Janis: right Jimmy: How much 💰💰 should I actually give her for this bollocks? Janis: tenner? Jimmy: 👍 Janis: what did your ex do then Jimmy: For a job? Clothes shop Janis: to warrant 💀 threats, idiot Jimmy: Does owt warrant death threats? Janis: loads Jimmy: There you go, she did loads then Janis: alright Jimmy: What you asking about her for? Janis: said it was 😂 Jimmy: What Cass reckons she can get away with always is Jimmy: usually does an' all, to make it funnier Janis: see, nice Janis: outside a shop, you want anything or should I keep 🏃 Jimmy: crack on Janis: 👍 Janis: you're excited to get your vom on, I get it Jimmy: Gotta keep 💀👑 #invested Janis: you know your 😎 went through the roof when you deleted Janis: just part of the master plan, not stupid, like Jimmy: 🥇 Janis: you're meant to say you did it for me Janis: 💔 Jimmy: Baby Jimmy: everything I do is for you and you know it 💕 Janis: better be Janis: can report on how #ungoals you've become at any time Janis: be warned Jimmy: That meant to scare me? I ain't the one who easily does, my dear Janis: 😑 Janis: such a dickhead Jimmy: you Jimmy: I still like you though Janis: never done anything wrong, thank you Janis: 'cept liking you, maybe Janis: such a bad boy after-all Jimmy: 😏 Jimmy: not tonight, you said Janis: that don't sound like me Janis: you sure? Jimmy: have a read back if you don't wanna take my word Janis: maybe you're not you Janis: sounding a lot like a 🤓 rn Jimmy: Piss off Janis: prove me wrong Jimmy: come here Janis: [does 'cos always saying shit when she's nearly there ofc] Jimmy: [soz siblings he's got something to prove so look away] Janis: [just like ewww lmao, at least she's gonna sneak you in the back so earning some points back] Jimmy: [Cass will be impressed by that deffo] Janis: [prove you ain't lame babe] Jimmy: [#notlikehisex] Janis: [just denying he has siblings 'cos not got the time lol] Jimmy: [mhmmm] Janis: [we all know the sort] Jimmy: [soz that you're too busy fucking half the north including your dad's mate, babe] Janis: [oosh, not a mood, unlike playing all these funfair games 'cos competitive] Jimmy: [I love it, he should win her a bear to go with the one he stole lol] Janis: [yasss, also Bobby needs to have a go on the hook a duck 'cos easy and be buzzin' about it] Jimmy: [my fave and yeah they should both help him do some of the other games cos team effort] Janis: [lil squad] Jimmy: [win him over so casually Janis, love that for you] Janis: [kids are easily won over if you aren't OTT/or just plain rude either way] Jimmy: [nevertheless Jimmy would be hardcore 😍 cos nobody else has bothered] Janis: [what a gay old time, what should happen, should anyone else be here ooh possibilities] Jimmy: [oooh fair point, we could always have Grace be if we don't wanna the drama of the others cos her and Mia had that domestic so] Janis: [why not although why are you here girl, just straight chilling lol] Jimmy: [feasible she could be with a lad and we know it wouldn't be goals so makes them more goals] Janis: [awkward, at least you can't fully doubledate it 'cos there are children here also but could put Bobby on them for a sec so they can go on a decent ride alone] Jimmy: [that was the thought I had cos Grace loves kids that's heartbreaking true facts] Janis: [poor babe] Jimmy: [and if Bobby don't hate her we can use her as a babysitter when we need at other points too haha] Janis: [shameless] Jimmy: [I dread to think the lad she is with ugh honey no] Janis: [ditch him for this child lowkey] Jimmy: [she would and that's the tea] Janis: [go on all those big kid rides lads] Jimmy: Do I need to pick up our kid and leg it? 👀 Janis: she'll be fine Janis: got enough around that you have to be semi-competent, like Jimmy: 🥇 recommendation that, babe Janis: you want her to give you references Janis: like I'd let her if she was gonna fuck it up Jimmy: and what if that twat she were with comes back? Janis: doubt he's a child snatcher, even if he is a twat Janis: can go back, if you're worried but seriously, it's fine Jimmy: Alright, shut up Jimmy: it's just Jimmy: I have to look out for him Jimmy: no fucker else is Janis: I'm not taking the piss Janis: honest Janis: I promise she knows what she's doing, yeah Jimmy: At least if 💀👑 appears we'll have a valid excuse to finally kill her Janis: yeah? Janis: wouldn't be caught dead saying she's got sweets in her car though Janis: 🐶s maybe but definitely have a dog walker and just take sweet 'grams of it Jimmy: 😂 Jimmy: surrounded by bitches, her Janis: always, just don't let babysitter hear you Janis: bit rude Jimmy: You better shut me up then Jimmy: [pulling her into a kiss obvs] Janis: [just have your moment, I like to think they're on a ferris wheel which 100% they could all go on so you didn't need to do that alone but you did for the romance] Jimmy: [that's so cute though, I like to also think about how before they would've taken so many pics for the fans but now it's either none or just actually for them] Janis: [truly, we love the fake time but it is a cluster fuck for yous] Jimmy: [just have a nice time making out to make use of your alone time you two, I'd say bang but too many peeps would see you] Janis: [like when someone got a beej on the coachella one and the clip was everywhere lmao] Jimmy: [omg what really!? amazing] Janis: [yes and everyone thought it was james charles, giving, I think and he had to be like no lol] Jimmy: [iconic] Jimmy: [then get on them cray rides and try not to 🤢 your candy floss boyyy] Janis: [imagine, sexy] Jimmy: [he won't he only voms when other peeps do so as long as nobody else does when they get off lol] Janis: [just running so you don't see 'cos peeps always do, bless] Jimmy: [gotta be tough and impress the bae] Janis: [know they're having a lovely time] Jimmy: [I'm glad we chose this now, v them but also Cass and Bobby would be living for it so] Janis: [it's a good idea, and like a reasonable everyday life vibe like not everyone is living lavish or being wild as hell it's not a thing, don't wanna be those bitches] Jimmy: [and even Grace would be having a good time so that makes me happy cos I'm so mean to her haha] Janis: [poor grace, bobby should give her his prize 'cos janis has that massive bear] Jimmy: [when a 6 year old is nicer to you than any lad you've been with, god bless] Janis: [don't cry girl] Jimmy: [so glad you've made a real friend babe even though he's a bub] Janis: [meanwhile don't get carried away you two, can't leave him with her forever] Jimmy: [do get a bit carried away though cos you're still you] Janis: [obvs, should go on some funhouse vibe thing, you know where the floors move and mirror mazes, that kinda vibe] Janis: [get lost for a bit] Jimmy: [a mood] Janis: [just being shameless in those dark corners honey] Jimmy: [you gotta cos these kids are gonna have had too much sugar, they ain't going to bed early lol] Janis: [oh ian, if only you were about to dump that mess on] Jimmy: [omg what if he is about with a lady friend and we ruin it] Jimmy: [casually trying to have a glass of wine but think again] Janis: [hahaha why not, any chance to piss him off] Jimmy: [my thoughts exactly] Janis: [plenty of places they can do if he throws a strop later] Jimmy: [yeah true and that could be a mood in itself if we want, plus Cass would let y'all back in eventually cos you are in her good books rn] Janis: [gotta gang up on Ian always on principle] Jimmy: [the real squad goals] Janis: [truly, is there any other shennanigans we want at the fair that we should document in here] Jimmy: [he should be a 🦋 cos such a basic white girl thing lol] Janis: [yasss lmao] Jimmy: [what are you gonna pick girl?] Janis: [hmm 🐍] Jimmy: [gonna have to shower together later to take that off, what a shame] Janis: [oh no 😏] Jimmy: [not soz about your water bill Ian] Jimmy: [oh they should get food so they can sit for a bit] Janis: [yas, there's all the trash food at the fair] Jimmy: [we all know they could eat it walking but they wanna be cute] Janis: [make the most of that time kids] Jimmy: 👍? Janis: [when your mouth probably is that full so you can't talk lol] Janis: 👍 Janis: 😋🤤 Jimmy: were talking about the grub but go on 💕😏 Janis: 🙄😏 Janis: you're alright too, I guess Jimmy: 🥇🦋 me Janis: better put the grwm up asap Jimmy: [looks around dramatically as if Grace is gonna be summoned by the phrase GRWM like shhh] Janis: [lols] Janis: don't tempt fate Jimmy: you Janis: [mimes 🤐] Jimmy: bit rude Jimmy: I'm trying to talk to you Janis: a bad date, you know that Jimmy: cheap ain't bad to me, rich girl Jimmy: you're alright Janis: [a look] Jimmy: [always keeping that eye contact going] Janis: ['I-'] Jimmy: ['yeah, you'] Janis: [nudges him like oi but shakes her head] Jimmy: [nudges her back and nods] Janis: trying to talk to you, you know Jimmy: Go on then Janis: can't Jimmy: Why? Janis: [mimes 🤐 again but we know that ain't it sis] Jimmy: [mimes unzipping her lips and does the thing where you brush your thumb over the bottom one at the same time] Janis: [goes to kiss him like let's do that instead tah] Jimmy: [leans in like he's gonna let it happen but then whispers in her ear instead 'say something' but is then loving upon her 👂 cos love a throwback and a mood] Janis: [when that took you by surprise and you're failing to hide that so you just kinda blurt out 'I've had a really good time' then you're so 😒😳 at yourself] Jimmy: [actual kisses that she can feel him smiling during because same] Janis: [being appreciate af for all the reasons tbh but mainly that he didn't take the piss then] Jimmy: [It's a MOMENT for all the reasons] Janis: [between kisses 'I didn't just come to help you, you know that, yeah?'] Jimmy: [kissing her harder because you know but that don't mean you know what to say, tables have quickly turned lol] Janis: [can always rely on a makeout sesh when words fail] Jimmy: [live your best lives kids] Janis: we should probably go back yeah Jimmy: [when you shamelessly don't wanna so you're just keeping the love going like you didn't read that] Janis: ['Jimmy' hardly making him stop though 'cos you're not dying to go yourself] Jimmy: ['just gimme one more...' are you gonna say minute or second or kiss or what boy?] Janis: ['I'm not going anywhere'] Jimmy: [this boy is actually DYING like the noise he would make we can only imagine because that was so the right thing to say] Janis: [shhing him with your finger but you're 😍] Jimmy: ['let's go somewhere-' getting that finger in his mouth like he did when he was drunk but drunk in love instead honey 'for a bit'] Janis: [your turn to make some noises, just nodding like we gotta, 'they'll call if they need us, yeah'] Jimmy: [just lowkey dragging her away but still kissing so watch out crowds of peeps] Janis: [always causing a scene] Jimmy: [not even trying to this time, ILY you two] Janis: [just that highkey] Jimmy: [they should probably go back soon though fr] Janis: [sad but yes] Jimmy: [Grace will be gutted to lose her new bestie] Janis: [we should do a convo with them] Jimmy: [why not tbh] Janis: [by which I mean grace and janis, not grace and bobby, soz babe lol] Jimmy: [hahaha don't worry babe we'll make sure you stay in touch with that lil man] Janis: [going to need to find cass] Jimmy: [start sending those texts boy] Janis: [you know she gonna be cheeky and try and stay out longer tis her prerrogative] Jimmy: [mhm it'll be like in Euphoria when they have to search for her sister but less drama lol] Janis: [yes don't need to be that concerned, yet] Jimmy: [put Bobby on your shoulders so he can look for her like that scary grass movie] Janis: [that was a time] Jimmy: [I'VE JUST REALISED TWIX IS ALL ALONE AT HOME AND NOW I'M FORLORN] Janis: [my boo says noooooo lmao] Jimmy: [I hope she's destroyed Ian's stuff tbh] Janis: [start the hate train honey, they'll be back soon] Jimmy: [we can probably assume that its not far if he lives near school cos usually on the field like] Janis: [my thoughts, it won't be far] Jimmy: [I like to think that Bobby is chatting the whole way cos had the best time and is buzzing] Janis: [he deserves that, also Jimmy to not be getting an earful, thanks kids] Jimmy: You had a good time then? Janis: oi Jimmy: What? Janis: don't take the piss Jimmy: ? Janis: I told you I did Jimmy: So what that's all you're gonna say about it? Janis: what would you like me to say Jimmy: Why don't you have owt to say to me today? Janis: I've said loads to you Jimmy: Alright Janis: what Janis: soz I'm not known for my conversation Jimmy: I said alright Janis: 'cos that means it is Jimmy: if it weren't, I'd say Janis: alright Jimmy: No need to be a dickhead Janis: can't win with you Jimmy: Bollocks Janis: do you wanna say something or what Jimmy: Are you waiting for me to say something? Janis: for god's sake Jimmy: Don't have a go at me Janis: Well this is just stupid Jimmy: Obviously Jimmy: forget I said owt Janis: whatever Jimmy: 👍 Janis: 👌 Jimmy: [lets get them in the gaff cos that won't be awks hi Ian] Janis: [already in such a good mood, least he can't do shit if he's got a bird in, pretend he ain't raging like] Jimmy: [Cass just asking if he paid her to be here like she always does] Janis: [just there trying not to lol but not trying that hard like 😏] Jimmy: told you she were funny Janis: didn't doubt it Janis: boy's on one too with his sugar high Jimmy: never a bad plan me, told you that an' all Janis: you can't claim credit for this Jimmy: Why? Janis: let him have his moment all to himself, you diva Jimmy: don't sound like me, that Janis: stage mum vibes, tbh Jimmy: If that's your way of bowing out of karaoke night down the local Jimmy: so subtle you Janis: just 'cos I ain't Beyonce, don't mean I couldn't own you Janis: and likewise Jimmy: come on then Jimmy: I fancy a drink even more now you've promised me a show with it Janis: seriously Janis: drink, fine Jimmy: 🙀? Janis: 1. I doubt the local even has a karaoke night Janis: 2. are you gonna as well Jimmy: 1. it does and it's happening right now Jimmy: 2. What you scared for? All paddys have the voice of a 😇 so I've heard Jimmy: 3. like a choir boy me Janis: 1. just kill me now, romeo Janis: 2. not scared, just not a MASSIVE show-off like you 🤷😉 Janis: 3. more like the priest, perv Jimmy: Stop stalling, girl Janis: ugh Janis: get your coat then, mate Jimmy: [grabs his jacket but throws it at her because he's tough obvs lol] Janis: ['hide in it when you embarrass me' and mimics as much] Jimmy: ['hide your blushes when you embarrass yourself more like'] Janis: ['given you no reason to doubt me, deny that'] Jimmy: ['You can piss off if you reckon I have'] Janis: ['did I say that?'] Jimmy: [pushes her along like come on but playfully not like #problematic] Janis: [pushes back but when they're out the door pulls him back into her 'you gonna still fancy me if its really bad?'] Jimmy: ['You were warned that you'd be dumped for not keeping shit goals' but pulls her even closer to him] Janis: [pouts, 'knew you were just waiting for an excuse'] Jimmy: ['an excuse to stay off the socials for a bit maybe' does the biting of the pouty lip kiss thing for what I think is the first time omg 'you still gonna cheer me on if you're the only dickhead watching?'] Janis: ['won't livestream it' 🤞 and into that, a lot 'I'll have to get over my heartbreak, real fast but yeah, you're a mate'] Jimmy: [🚬 even though its not remotely far to the pub, we know the drill she's getting one lit first even though he didn't ask if she wanted one] Janis: ['get me a couple shots of whiskey when we get there and my voice should be-' does the chef's kiss thing] Jimmy: [gives her a look like what'll take for you to believe in my best laid plans #cheeky cos he didn't plan that vocal advantage at all lol] Janis: [shakes head 'nah, you like winning too much...' pauses like she's working it out then gasps dramatically 'OH MY GOD- ARE YOU PETE'S SINGER?! If he's there, all bets are off, need at least 2 weeks to rehearse my number properly'] Jimmy: [lols before he can stop himself even though the jealousy of thinking she wants to fuck Pete is so real] Janis: ['you should know how long stage costumes take to make, mommy' pushes into his side but kisses his cheek whilst she's at it] Jimmy: [😏 to hide the jealousy 😒 mood 'oi, it's daddy or nowt, tah'] Janis: [lols 'yeah right'] Jimmy: [get in that pub and order that whiskey boy its really not far] Janis: [i need to think of a song damn] Jimmy: [he is blatantly doing romeo and juliet by dire straits cos MUST] Janis: [i so knew hmm] Janis: [have to do some prince, go off honey] Jimmy: [let's say he goes first so he don't have to follow her after she's slayed the game] Janis: [we all know it's gonna be adorable also excuse me i think they still have their face paint on Janis: lmao the pub peeps like oh god] Jimmy: [omg yes because fled from Ian so haven't showered yet] Janis: [oh boys i love that for you] Jimmy: [when he's gonna be so 😍😍😍 at her talent though bye] Janis: [when you wouldn't think you were anything special 'cos your role in the fam ain't that, same with art, like there's always someone that's better than you] Jimmy: [literally also Grace's mood even before she had Mia as a friend to put her down but she's GOOD and I'm mad at Cali for having so many talented beautiful kids tbh] Jimmy: Pete's fucked up if you ain't his lead singer, Jules Jimmy: 💔 we didn't livestream now to @ him and all his bandmates Janis: I ain't Janis: no accounting for taste but don't reckon his love of rock chicks goes as deep as face tats Janis: 💔 you look so pretty Jimmy: [lols and genuine smiles] Jimmy: Oi, I'm serious Janis: and I ain't? Janis: psh, think the auld fella in the corner was 😢 at your rendition Janis: probably thinking 'bout the ex, and the kids Jimmy: Seriously take the compliment then Jimmy: I don't mean it like my ex shattering the shower glass and reckoning she's Mariah when all she is is a menace to local 🐕s Jimmy: You're Jimmy: proper good Janis: [is 😳 but trying to play it off for both their sakes] Janis: if any pint glasses hit the deck, that weren't me Janis: back me up, yeah Jimmy: we're a team, I don't get to do nowt else Jimmy: [goes to get her celebratory drinks because swag bitch] Jimmy: I'll take your well subtle hint though brb Janis: is that your subtle hint you ain't happy being my backup singer? Janis: it's an important if overlooked job, babe Jimmy: not to you Jimmy: I'd have to go full poltergeist to get noticed at all Janis: but baby Janis: always shared the spotlight before Jimmy: I meant what I just said Janis: I know but Janis: idk what to say so Jimmy: shut up and let me get a word in then Jimmy: or just drink this Jimmy: [boy returns] Janis: bit rude Janis: [but takes drink happily and takes big swig like okay let's hear it] Jimmy: bit fuming that you've been sitting on a talent that massive Jimmy: [takes a swig of his drink too which I like to think is something he made up like when my brother put shots of apple sours in a pint of strongbow and got one for me so I started doing it too on nights out and blew my friends minds] Jimmy: [casually made it up on the spot just then for her and her victory cos he's that bitch] Janis: [yas, love that for you guys, just doing a 'not bad' face 'cos you can't place what it is fully but you like it] Janis: why? Janis: should we monetize it, like 💰💰💰 Jimmy: You ain't in owt for the cash, always hearing it from you, rich girl Janis: don't remember putting it like that tah but alright, you can still be 😠😠😠 Jimmy: Tah for giving me permission to out diva you, babe Jimmy: give it my best off the stage anyway Janis: [😏] Jimmy: hit more high notes then an' all Janis: [lols] Janis: shh Janis: make me 😳 Jimmy: Best laid plans Jimmy: you know that one's my fave Janis: you're mine Janis: [pop off sis, you must be tipsy, but quickly drink some more to be sure] Jimmy: [when you were taking a drink and nearly choke to death] Janis: [when you wanna die but are casually smacking him on his back so he don't like oh god] Jimmy: 💀💀💀 me you will Janis: don't Jimmy: don't is right, we're meant to go together Janis: then focus on breathing Janis: preferably when there's 🚱 Jimmy: No need, I come alive for you remember Jimmy: I only stop breathing when you ain't about Janis: still the poet Jimmy: still got a 🥇 muse Janis: 'course Janis: say I'm the Cher to your Sonny but no need to throw those allegations around Jimmy: Do throw me a warning if you're gonna go around being that stunning and good at loads more things though, yeah? Janis: should've got a ⚠ not a 🐍 noted Jimmy: [traces along the 🐍 with a fingertip lightly and oh so casually] Janis: [sighs blissfully and closes her eyes 'cos touch but also a mixed sigh of that and frustration 'cos-] Janis: am I ever gonna be able to tell what you mean and what you don't Jimmy: You could ask me Janis: every five seconds, that'd get old fast Jimmy: I've got a little brother and a puppy, it's nowt I couldn't handle Janis: Yeah, well want those to be the comparisons you go to Jimmy: Baby Janis: don't worry, it's a me problem Janis: not you Jimmy: I like you, that makes it my problem too Jimmy: if you don't know Janis: It's like Janis: I know you wanna fuck me Janis: and I know we have a laugh too Janis: there's just lots of stuff that doesn't strictly fit into either of those catergories Jimmy: Alright so gimme an example Janis: we're gonna sit here and sort it all out, are we? Janis: ain't there anything else you'd rather with your night of freedom Jimmy: Why not? Janis: [shakes head] Janis: we could fuck Janis: or have fun Janis: or a combination of the two Janis: easy Jimmy: If that's what you want Janis: well not if you don't Janis: not the point Jimmy: I never said I don't Janis: you didn't say what you do wanna do with tonight though Janis: think about it, imma go take a piss Janis: [run girl run] Jimmy: [downing that drink, fun times] Janis: [takes a bold amount of time for a piss and when she comes back she's taken the snake off] Jimmy: [he's at the bar ordering more drinks obvs but gotta NOTICE like the whole world stops honey, just staring at her not at all casually from across] Janis: [just looking back for the longest time] Janis: a good choice Jimmy: 🥇 or nowt Janis: pisshead Jimmy: You're one to try and talk Janis: psh Janis: can't take back singing your praises about mine, honey 🎤 Jimmy: Oh I weren't Jimmy: if owt it makes it more impressive that you can carry a tune Jimmy: still 🤐 Janis: love a backhanded compliment, you Janis: not gonna shout across this bar Jimmy: not gonna say nowt Jimmy: you can save your excuses Janis: what you being such a dick for Jimmy: [comes back with the drinks as if that means he isn't a moody hoe okay then] Janis: [just looking at him like go on then] Jimmy: I don't get you Janis: what don't you get? Jimmy: sometimes you're so with me it feels like taking a massive breath Jimmy: and that I could live off it for days Jimmy: but then Janis: [looks away] Janis: I can't always be here Janis: that's how it's been long as it's worth remembering Jimmy: Do you wanna be here? Jimmy: this now Jimmy: do you even want it? Janis: wanting shit is Janis: dangerous Jimmy: [gets up to go without finishing that drink even] Janis: ['hey'] Jimmy: [ignoring her in a not at all casual manner] Janis: ['stop' and getting up to follow] Jimmy: [outside and lighting a 🚬 but none for you Janis cos ultimate shade] Janis: ['are you gonna fucking talk to me or even look at me?'] Jimmy: [a stare down moment like] Janis: [holding it 'I didn't say I didn't want it, just that it's dangerous, I still do'] Jimmy: [just giving her such a look because he knows how dangerous it is to want anything too obvs] Janis: ['and it ain't just about wanting either, I told you, sometimes I can't, even if I'm physically here...and that's not 'cos I don't wanna be, it's just-' shrugs 'like I said, how it's been, from before you were here'] Jimmy: [passes her the 🚬] Janis: [just the longest drag of all time 'a me problem, I told you'] Jimmy: ['I've got my own, I ain't standing here crossing my fingers that you're some perfect lass or reckoning that I'm world class enough to cross all yours out'] Janis: ['I know, like I know you're meant to carry on and do things in spite of but that don't mean it's as easy as it sounds does it'] Jimmy: [shakes his head cos again #relatable and he does know. Takes the 🚬 back and takes his own big drag 'I just know that I want you, as much of a challenge, or not, as it is to keep on dating you'] Janis: ['You know I want you too, I said it first, not changed'] Jimmy: ['do it properly with me then'] Janis: ['are we dating then?'] Jimmy: ['Do you want to?'] Janis: [a look like why do I need to answer always, boy 'I don't know, what's it like?'] Jimmy: ['Dating me? Hang on, I'll give my ex a bell and you can hear it from her'] Janis: [🙄 'Well, she'll obviously put me off, wants you back'] Jimmy: [🙄 back] Janis: ['would it be like this?'] Jimmy: ['Are you gonna get more or less jealous when you're my real girlfriend?'] Janis: ['What do you mean?' Jimmy: ['Are you gonna send her death threats or a sorry for your loss card, like?'] Janis: ['Cass has got your covered, ain't she'] Jimmy: ['So?'] Janis: [squirming 'cos you are jealous but don't wanna say but don't wanna lie and 'come on'] Jimmy: [up in her grill as he likes to be 'you'] Janis: [ just staring at his lips so hardcore and biting her own 'it is her loss but I'm not gonna bother with the card, alright?'] Jimmy: [touching her bottom lip like he did earlier but pressing harder with his thumb than he did then 'just bother with me, no-one else'] Janis: [the noise she makes would be unholy 'cos the sheer tension 'that's already how it is, you're the only one I give a fuck about' ang gotta put that thumb in your mouth for the parallel] Jimmy: [a likewise unholy sound from him because of what she said and more noise because of what she did, trying to say fuck or something but its just a legit moan how he always does] Janis: ['you're so fucking hot' actually completing that sentence for once well done but the butterfly is gonna be ruined by how hard she goes in for this kiss 'I've never wanted anyone this bad, okay'] Jimmy: [shamelessly going hard up against the wall of this pub which anyone could walk out of at any time, love that for them] Janis: [safe to say after your performances lads, you do not give a fuck to begin with, never mind now Jimmy: [all he cares about is showing her that he's never wanted anyone this bad either, not soz passersby] Janis: [you've seen worse, you'll live everyone, they might die however] Jimmy: [they are gonna die cos you know he's gotta say her name and we know what that does] Janis: [rip, how do they go so hard but stay so soft too] Jimmy: [#goals 5ever] Jimmy: [like picture the scene, they are already going off dry humping against this wall cos god forbid you stop for a few mins so you can walk back but like of course he's gonna make it more extra by just slipping a hand so subtly under that waistband- stay inside for a bit please pub peeps- cos again god forbid you have some chill boy when you can stop kissing her at that exact moment to hear everything as you do. RIP to you both and ILY]] Janis: [arching her back and pushing into his hand 'cos 'fuck, Jimmy!' when you gotta turn your head to the side and bite your lip even harder 'cos trying to be quiet as standard] Jimmy: [How beautiful she'd look though bye, gotta bite her lip too and anywhere else you want so you don't get too extra with your words as well as your actions] Janis: [just putting your arms around his neck so you don't die] Jimmy: [we know he's dying too girl it's okay] Janis: [making eye contact to be like 'I missed you' don't know where either of you has been but okay] Jimmy: [we can assume he's had at least some time as a barista so it's fine lol 'I-me too'] Janis: [she probs means when she mentally goes away so I get it babe it's okay but probably kiss him so you shh] Jimmy: [all the kisses always tbh] Janis: [doing a lil lol at his face when you pull away 'cos they'd both be covered in paint now] Jimmy: [shameless excuse to touch her face and hair with his free hand though which is his soft boy fave so] Janis: [just having a time how are you ever gonna find the will to move lmao] Jimmy: [they so won't we might have to say some peeps come out of the pub, but imma let you finish or bit rude] Janis: [that would put an end to anything, drunk dickheads] Jimmy: [at least you don't have far to go home fr] Janis: [good luck getting straight in your room tho] Jimmy: [do finally have that shower tho, state of yous] Janis: [let's hope ian is dealing with the kids] Jimmy: [he'd have to unless that woman left then it's a free for all/Cass is sorting it] Janis: [want both him and them distracted ideally so make it happen world] Jimmy: [agreed]

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Be More Chill Jeremy is Missing AU [Rewrite] The Beginning

Chapter 1: Everything Goes Wrong

“I’m telling you Jer, it would have been a waste of money,” Jeremy and Michael walked down the hallway together as Jeremy clutched his bag to his chest, trying to hide the Boyf written across his backpack.

“I know it’s just ever since I didn’t take the squid thing he’s been getting even worse.”

“Speaking of.” Rich swaggered his way down the hall with a confident smirk as he approached the two. Jeremy flinched as he shrank, hiding behind Michael.

“Hey tall ass, quit hiding behind your boyfriend. I got something for you.”

“Please don’t hit me.” Rich thrust his hands out as Jeremy closed his eyes and backed up. After a lack of impact he opened them to see Rich holding out a letter. “What is it?”

“Christine wanted me to pass it off.” Jeremy accepted the letter, opening it as Rich walked away. Michael tried looking at the letter as Jeremy’s face turned a bright red. His head tightened on the paper as he got a familiar dreamy look on his eye.

“What does it say?”

“Christine wants to meet me in the auditorium at lunch today! She has something she wants to tell me!”

“To quote Star Wars, it’s a trap.”

“What?”

“Jeremy it’s a trick, why else would Rich hand you the letter?”

“Michael, this is her handwriting! I’d know it anywhere!”

“I’d ask how but it’s probably a creepy stalker thing.”

“Shush, it’s her handwriting! She wants to talk to me!”

“Jer, she’s probably in on it! You said it yourself, she’s having it with them all the time now.” Jeremy went silent, folding the letter up and putting it in his pocket. Michael shook his head as the bell rang. “Come on, let’s hurry before Mrs.Sawyer gives us a detention for being tardy again.”

“Are you sure about this?” Christine say on the edge of the stage as the rest of the drama club hid around the auditorium, Jake recording the whole thing on his camera. “I mean this is pretty mean.”

“Come on Chris,” Rich peeked out from his hiding spot, “It’s just a prank.”

“Yeah, he shouldn’t have been so obvious about his crush on you.” Chloe chimed in when the auditorium door slowly opened.

“Too late to change your mind now.” Everyone went back to their spots as Jeremy walked nervously down the aisle.

“C-Christine? I-I got your letter. You wanted to tell me something?” Jeremy climbed up the stage as Christine played with her fingers when he sat down next to her.

“I know! About your crush, I mean. On me.” His face flushed red as she said that. “B-but it’s okay!” He looked at her surprised.

“R-really?”

“Y…yeah, I think y…you’re kind of cute too.”

“You do?!” His voice cracked as he covered his mouth with his hand. “I-I mean, you do?!”

“Yeah, in fact. There’s something I want to give you too.” Christine gave Jeremy a smile as she slipped her jacket off as Jeremy’s eyes grew wider. “Right here. Right now.”

“You mean-”

“Mm-hm.”

“O-okay!” Jeremy excitedly took his sweater off before stumbling with his shirt. That’s when he heard the laughing before a familiar voice called out.

“Oh my God, look at him!”

“He’s actually taking it off, holy shit!”

“W-what?” Jeremy’s shirt fell down as he saw everyone else in the drama club laughing at him. Seeing Jake’s camera he scrambled off the stage, covering his face. Christine immediately went over to him to try and apologize.

“Jeremy, I-”

“You were recording the whole thing?!” She turned to see Jake hiding the camera still laughing.

“You bet your ass we did, man this is going to be everywhere tomorrow!”

“Jake-!” Jeremy pushed Christine away, tears falling down his face as he ran out of the auditorium crying. “What the fuck is wrong with you?” Christine ran after Jeremy as everyone else watched on.

“Jesus, he didn’t have to be such a cry baby.”

Jeremy ran straight out of the school to his house still crying. He didn’t care how much trouble he got in, he couldn’t take it anymore. His dad thankfully wasn’t home today as he ran up to his room. Emptying out his backpack he threw a few sets of clothes, his credit card, a toothbrush and his phone charger into the bag.

‘I-I just need a break…just for a while…I can go visit my aunt in New York…’ Zipping the bag up Jeremy saw it was starting to get dark out by now which meant the bus station was probably closed. ‘I’ll just hitchhike there. How hard could it be?’

“And I thought you might know where he’s at.” Michael glared at Christine as they walked out of the school together.

“Why do you care? You’re the whole reason it happened! Jeremy is very sensitive about this shit.”

“I know but I didn’t think he’d run off like that!”

“I’m surprised you thought at all.”

“Mitchell-”

“Michael.”

“I just want to help, please.”

“…fine…” Michael tried texting Jeremy again, still with no response. “He’s not answering me, first we should check his house. He always goes home when he’s upset.”

“What if he’s not there?”

“I…I don’t know, he’ll-he’s going to be there. He has to.”

“Yeah.” Christine sounded unsure and Michael couldn’t blame her. Even he wasn’t sure.

Hitchhiking proved to be much harder than Jeremy thought. He had been on the side of the highway for about an hour now holding his thumb out without anybody even looking in his general direction, let alone stopping. Letting out a tired sound it suddenly hit him how stupid this idea was. ‘Maybe I should just walk home, it’s not like anyone noticed I was gone…’ Jeremy was surprised when a car pulled up beside him.

“You need a ride kid?” Peering in Jeremy saw a man smiling at him. “I’m heading up to New Hampshire.”

“R-really? Do you think you could stop in New York? I’ll pay you-”

“You don’t need to pay me, it’s fine. I’m heading up there anyway. Get in.” The door unlocked as Jeremy got in the front seat.

“T-thanks.” As the car drove off again Jeremy heard his phone beep. It was probably Michael again, Jeremy chose to ignore it. They could talk later when he didn’t feel like shit.

Chapter 2: Almost

“So why are you heading up to New York?” Jeremy held his bag tighter the further away from New Jersey the car got. “Not to pry but you look a little young to be going up there by yourself.”

“I-er, ugh well…” Jeremy trailed off as the man laughed, patting him on the shoulder.

“It’s alright kid, you don’t have to answer. You know you remind me of my son when he was your age. Sixteen?”

“S-seventeen, I just turned seventeen yesterday…”

“You’re kidding? That was my son’s birthday too!” He laughed as Jeremy joined in trying to make the interaction less awkward.

“W-where’s your son?” The man didn’t answer instead staring at the road while Jeremy did the same when the car started to putter before coming to a slow stop. “What happened?” The man made a face as he got or the car before popping the hood and let out a frustrated grunt.

“Looks like there’s something going on with my radiator, can you get my tools out of the trunk? It’s unlocked.”

“Y-yeah, sure. Give me a sec!” Jeremy put his bag down on the seat as he got out of the car lifting the trunk lid up confused. “There’s nothing back here, what are you-”

“-Thank you officer.” Mr.Heere slammed the phone down on the counter as Christine flinched. “It’s going to be twenty four hours before they’re even going to start investigating! That’s just great, I’m sure my son’s going to fine in twenty four hours!”

“Mr. Heere, maybe you should-” Michael tried getting up but the man just took a seat in between the two as he ran a hand over his balding head.

“I should what? We’ve looked everywhere he could be, he’s not here…” The doorbell rang making all three of their heads turn as Michael got up.

“I’ve got it.” Walking over to the front door he opened it and was surprised to the rest of drama club standing there, Rich near the front.

“We-” The door slammed in their face as Michael turned around when there was knocking on the door. “Hey!”

“Go away assholes!”

“We wanted to say we’re sorry!”

“We even deleted the video!” Michael stopped mid-step as he turned around, cracking the door open slightly.

“Where’s Jeremy?” Brooke tried seeing through the small crack as Michael glared at them.

“Not here thanks to you assholes.”

“Can we help?”

“Don’t you think you’ve done enough “help”?“

"Please?”

“How’d you even find Jeremy’s house?”

“It’s on his Facebook page.”

“Jeremy has Facebook…?” Michael shook his head, that wasn’t important right now. As much as he didn’t want to admit it they could actually be helpful with finding his best friend. “Fine, but you need to talk to Jeremy’s dad.”

“What?”

“Why?”

“Because you’re the reason Jeremy’s missing in the first place.”

Jeremy stopped banging against the trunk’s lid to rest his arms. He had been banging and screaming but nothing happened no matter how hard he tried. He couldn’t remember much past opening the empty trunk and being hit over the head. His head still rang from whatever hit him as he tried rubbing the tears off his face.

‘Damn it, damn it, damn it! I’m so fucking stupid, my phone’s still in my bag. I should’ve just grabbed it…oh God I’m going to die in here…why didn’t I listen to my dad about strangers? Wait…remember those police shows, what did they do if they were stuck in the car?’ Before Jeremy could think the car came to a stop jerking him forward. 'I don’t want to die in here.’

“Now I’m almost sure you’re just wasting my time dragging me around from place to place. Why would Jeremy be in the mall?” Michael and Rich stood in the food court as Michael tried to push his anger down.

“Michael, we’re trying okay?”

“You’re suddenly trying now? After years of picking on us, after that "prank” you pulled you’re trying?“

"It’s not my fault Michael!”

“How’s it not your fault?!” Michael turned around ready to storm off when his phone began to ring. Picking it up he looked surprised when he saw the person calling him as he answered.

“Jeremy?!”

“Hurry up.” Jeremy felt himself get shoved into the bathroom as he heard the man stand in front of the abandoned rest stop. “And don’t take too long or I’ll come in there myself.”

“Y-yeah…” They pulled over for a bathroom stop in a run down rest stop that had definitely seen better days. Enjoying the freedom to move his arms and legs again Jeremy looked around the bathroom cautiously. A cockroach ran across the ground in front of him as he shivered. “Oh dear God…” Heading over to the urinal he stopped just short when he saw the open window. It looked just big enough for him to for through.

'And do what? Hotwire his car? You saw him grab the keys.’ Jeremy weighed out the options when he realized he could grab his phone from the car, then come back. They were essentially in the middle of nowhere so he didn’t exactly have any place to run to but if he had his phone with him…

Steadying himself Jeremy climbed on top of the urinal out the window. His body was half in, half out when he saw the small drop. 'Great, he’s going to hear me…unless I aim for that bush.’ Jeremy saw a group of bushes not to far away as he arrived himself in that direction before tumbling out head first. The bushes broke his landing, unfortunately the thorns also dug themselves into his skin as he bit back a scream of pain.

“…nailed it…” Carefully coming out of the bushes he snuck over to the car watching the man who was still focused on the bathroom door. 'Please don’t come back, please don’t come back…’ Remembering the creaky doors Jeremy slowly opened the front grabbing his phone out of his bag as he retreated behind the car. Not thinking Jeremy dialed Michael’s number as he began to pray he would answer.

It was two rings in when he heard a familiar voice pick up, “Jeremy?!”

“Oh my God, Michael! Please be quiet he might hear me.”

“Who’d hear you? Jeremy I-” Michael’s voice seemed to trail off when Jeremy saw two legs stand in front of him. Looking up Jeremy’s eyes met those of the man who owned the car as he snatched the phone from the boy’s hands and throwing it to the ground, crushing it under his foot.

“Just what the hell do you think you were doing?”

Chapter 3: It Doesn’t Work

“Hello? Jeremy?!” The line went dead as Michael tried dialing the number again. “Jeremy? Come on pick up…” Michael tried dialing the number again but the calls wouldn’t go through.

“Michael-” Rich watched as Michael kept hitting the same number over and over again with the same response.

“Why isn’t he picking up?”

“Michael, what happened?”

“Jeremy, he called-h, he said there was a man and he started to cry…why isn’t he picking up?” Michael’s vision went blurry as Rich looked on worried.

‘What do I say to him?’ Rich’s SQUIP materialized next to him, looking over Michael who was still trying to call Jeremy with no answer.

'Call the police, they can look over the phone conversation and possibly track Jeremy’s phone.’

'What about Michael?’

'You can worry about him later. First the police.’ Rich looked over at Michael for a second before bringing his phone out.

“You stupid sack of shit!” The man kicked Jeremy in the chest again as the teen tried to curl further into himself. “Trying to run away? Did you really think I wouldn’t see you?” Jeremy didn’t say anything as the man suddenly stopped. Looking up he saw the man resting on the side of the car as he caught his breath, coughing into his jacket sleeve. “Damnit…I can’t do this today…” He hacked one more time before walking over to Jeremy and kneeling down.

Jeremy flinched, expecting another hit but was surprised to see the man stroking his head where he had started bleeding earlier. “I’m sorry, it’s just you made me so angry.” He grabbed some of Jeremy’s hair, yanking it as he let out a pained whimper before the grip released. “Sorry, that probably hurt didn’t it? You just can’t run away like that. Alright?” Jeremy nodded his head as much as he could while the man went over to the car’s backseat pulling out a bag.

“W-w-what is that?”

“I can’t have you running away again.” He pulled out a roll of duct tape as Jeremy’s eyes widened.

“We’re going to need your phone.” Michael looked at the phone unsure if he was willing to give up what he had left of Jeremy before reluctantly handing it over to the officer. He and Rich left the police station together, Rich silent as Michael stared down at the ground.

“…thanks.” Rich looked over surprised at Michael, he hadn’t spoken since the police arrived. “For calling the police. I don’t think I could’ve let go of the phone.”

“It’s no problem man, really.”

“Yeah…what did you mean earlier?”

“Huh?”

“When you said it’s not your fault, what did you mean?” They walked down the sidewalk together as Rich rubbed the back of his head.

“You wouldn’t believe me if I told you.”

“You’d be surprised what I’m willing to believe.”

“I ate a super computer that lives in my brain and it tells me what to do.”

“That squid thing you tried selling Jeremy?”

“He told you about it?”

“Yeah, we tell each other everything.”

“Why?”

“Because we’re best best friends.”

“Oh.” An awkward silence fell over the two as they walked down the sidewalk together. “We should probably call everybody else.”

“No you should. I’m going home.” Michael sped walked past Rich. “Don’t talk to me again.”

“You’re just going to ignore me?”

“I’m going to try.” Rich ran to try and catch up with Michael who didn’t look back up to him.

“What more do you want? We already said we’re sorry!”

“Sorry doesn’t suddenly make everything okay! Sorry doesn’t suddenly bring Jeremy back!” Michael stopped at this point looking Rich straight in the eye as tears ran down his face. “Just leave me alone!” Michael stormed off leaving Rich alone on the sidewalk, his SQUIP still silent.

“Are you alright honey?” Christine sat on her couch, her knees curled up to her chest when her mother entered the living room. “You look down.” The woman sat next to her daughter. “What’s wrong?”

“I…Mom, I did something very bad today…”

“What are you talking about?”

“I-I just wanted some friends…but I messed up.” Christine wiped her eyes, trying to push the tears back.

“Christine, I’m sure it wasn’t that bad.”

“I made Jeremy run out of the auditorium crying.” Her mother went silent as Christine buried her head in her knees. “I know…I’m awful, but Chloe said it was just a harmless prank. Then we could hang out together. Mom, I’ve never had any girl friends. They all think I’m weird. I just…just wanted to be normal.” Christine’s mom pulled her in for a hug as Christine started to cry.

“Shh, it’s okay Chris…”

“No it’s not! Jeremy ran away and it’s all my fault.”

“Don’t say that Christine, it’s not all your fault. If you blame yourself nothing will get better.” Christine didn’t say anything as her mother hugged her tighter, reassuringly patting her head. “I’m sure Jeremy’s fine.”

Jeremy didn’t consider himself claustrophobic, but hours in this tiny cramped trunk easily changed his mind. Breathing through just his nose proved to be difficult as Jeremy found himself unable to take his mind off the duct tape wrapped around his mouth. Trying to focus his mind rushed, his life flashing before him. If he was being honest his life was pretty pathetic, he was just a stupid loser that never did anything great. He never had a girlfriend, he only had a friend.

'Friend…friend, I have a friend…his name is Michael. His birthday is March 1st. We play Magic the Gathering together. He’s sixteen. We’ve known each other since Kindergarten. He’s smart…if I listened to him, I wouldn’t have gone in the auditorium. I wouldn’t be in here…No stop thinking about that… We watch cop shows together. He likes Psych, I like Psych. Michael’s amazing…I like Michael.’

Tears ran down Jeremy’s face as he thought about that. 'I like Michael…I never told him that. I’ll never get to tell him that…wait, Psych. Wasn’t there an episode where Shawn got kidnapped and stuck in the trunk? How did he get out? There’s a car latch somewhere, I just need to find it…’ Luckily Jeremy’s hands had been tied in front of him as he felt around for release latch. His hand wrapped around something solid metal as he smiled under the tape.

Tugging on the latch the trunk came open as Jeremy’s eyes lit up when everything came to a screeching halt.

Chapter 4: Passing By

Four Months Later:

Michael watched from the back of the funeral home as people came through the door. They never found Jeremy, just a crushed phone and some of his blood on the ground. They were burying an empty casket but to Michael it still felt like Jeremy was in it.

“Hey.” Michael looked up to see Rich sitting down next to him.

“Hi…” Rich’s lisp was more apparent now. Michael didn’t know why but a few weeks ago he woke up to Rich calling him begging for Mountain Dew Red. Michael found himself driving all the way over to some Halloween party to give Rich the drink. Since then they had been on…speaking terms. Or Rich would talk to him and Michael would listen. His voice sounded different with the lisp.

“How are you doing?”

“How do you think?”

“Pretty shitty huh?”

“It sounds like you said thitty.”

“Shut up.” Michael didn’t comment on how that sounded, instead going back to looking near the front of the room where Mr. Heere was sitting.

“…Is anyone else coming?”

“Christine, Jake, Brooke said she might. Jenna couldn’t come. Chloe won’t.” Michael nodded his head, he wasn’t surprised. Michael was actually kind of happy to not be alone right now. Even if it was Rich.

Eight Months Later:

Michael stared in the mirror looking up and down his arms with a wince. He was glad it was cold out today so he’d have an excuse to wear long sleeves. Going over to his closet he looked through the jackets when he stopped at a familiar blue sweater. Shrugging it on he grabbed his backpack and walked downstairs to see his mom already making eggs.

“About time you got up, you don’t need to be late on your first day of senior year.” She turned around to see her son almost stopping when she saw the sweater. “Michael…”

“Sorry Mom leaving early, I’ll grab a Poptart from the vending machine,” he kissed her on the cheek before running out the door to the bus stop. He was still waiting for a call about when his PT Cruiser would be ready to drive again, but from what he had been told, it would probably be another few weeks before it was fixed. He could deal with a bus ride, it’s not like anyone would sit next to him. Everyone felt to awkward talking to him afraid to bring up certain subjects. He didn’t mind, he liked being alone.

The bus pulled in allowing Michael to get on, sitting near the back away from the other students. Pulling his headphones on, Michael put a Huey Lewis and the News cassette in to block out the noise. Senior year…great.

“Bye Mom!”

“Bye Chris! I’ll pick you up from school!” Christine ran out the door to the bus stop catching it just in time. Heading up the steps she took a seat near the front when her phone vibrated with a text from Jenna.

-u excited for school?

No-

-not surprised, but at least we have an official drama class now. And u r the assistant teacher!

Yea-

Christine still lived for drama practice, but every time she went into the auditorium, her chest began to hurt. She couldn’t forget about what happened last year and it physically hurt to go near the stage. Chloe liked to pretend the whole thing never happened and refused to acknowledge anything about it. Brooke did the same, leaving only Jenna to talk to Christine about Jeremy. It was kind of funny, Christine thought, I got the friend that I wanted…

hey Jenna-

-yea?

Can we talk?-

-about what?

U kno what-

- O

-yeah, I’m here for you

thanx, we can meet at my locker-

-TTYL

Christine tucked her phone on her purse as the bus came to a stop. The pit in her stomach was not helping her anxiety for the upcoming senior year.

Michael tapped his pencil on his desk as he waited for the bell to ring for lunch. Mrs. Sawyer’s lecture on Hamlet seemed to never end as the teen tried to focus. His eyes darted around the room from the clock, to the window, to the other students in his class. That’s when his eyes met Christine’s as he caught her staring at the blue sweater he was wearing. Quickly looking away, he felt her stare continue before also turning her head.

Jeremy’s dad had given it to him a little bit after the funeral and Michael couldn’t say no. Everybody would stare when he wore it but he didn’t care, it was the only one part of Jeremy he had left. That’s when the bell rang prompting everyone to leave, Michael grabbing his bag and rushing out the door. The one good thing about senior year? Off campus lunch. Which meant 7/11 slushies and sushi for lunch.

Putting his headphones on Michael blasted his music as he rushed out the door. ‘Finally, Jesus if I had to sit there for one more minute I would have died. Now for food.’ Walking out of the school Michael was walking down the sidewalk when he stopped. Looking across the street he saw a familiar face. Ignoring traffic, Michael ran across the road jumping on the sidewalk excitedly.

“Jeremy!” He went to hug his friend but was surprised when his arms went straight through the figure. “What?”

“M…Michael?”

Chapter 5: In The Flesh (Kind of)

“Jeremy?!” The figure responded with a wide smile before going to hug Michael only to find himself walking through the other teen.

“Oh right, forgot I can’t do that anymore.”

“Jeremy you’re here!”

“That is my last name.” Michael gave him a deadpan look. “Oh come on, that’s funny.”

“You’re either a ghost or my psychotic break.”

“I think I’m a ghost, I mean I’ve done a lot since I’ve been gone…but we should probably talk about this somewhere else.”

“Why?”

“Because you look like an insane person right now.”

“Huh?”

“They can’t see me.” Looking around Michael saw his fellow students and other people on the sidewalk giving him weird looks. “I’m surprised you can but dude, this is amazing! I can talk to you!”

“Somewhere else, with less people.”

“The bathroom?”

“No that would be weird.”

“The janitor’s closet?”

“And walk in on Jake and somebody doing it?”

“I see your point…hmm, I know! The one place in the school nobody ever goes to!” Jeremy walked towards the school with Michael following close behind.

“The library!” Michael was about to say something as he walked through the library doors but he saw Jeremy’s point. The only visible person being the librarian who was currently asleep at the front desk. “Ms. Creevy is always asleep and the only other people up here are too busy kissing to hear anything we say.”

“And you know this because…?”

“Christine comes up here on Thursdays to study in peace and quiet.”

“I should have figured.” As they walked towards the back of the room they did indeed pass a couple making out. “Jesus, it’s the first day!” The girl flipped him off as they continued to suck face. Michael sat down while Jeremy still stood confusing Michael. “Why aren’t you-?”

“If I’m not focusing hard enough I fall through the seat. And then I fall through the floor and then I’m on the ground. It’s easier to just stand.”

“Oh…so you’re a ghost.”

“Yep.”

“So, you’re dead.”

“I think so? I don’t remember much. After the “prank” everything is pretty blurry. I just remember waking up and finding out that nobody can see me…except you! Michael you can see me!“

“Why didn’t you come here in the first place?”

“Michael, I’m dead now. Being dead took a while to get used to and then I had to walk here without directions or help.”

“Oh, sorry I asked.”

“No, it’s okay! Michael I haven’t talked to anyone for so long, and now you’re here! Michael can I ask you something?” Jeremy’s smile faded as he said this prompting Michael to nod.

“Yeah, anything.”

“What happened to me? I can’t remember anything.” Michael didn’t say anything as Jeremy stared at him. “Please.”

“I- we don’t know. You ran away and nobody saw you again. But…you called me.”

“I did?”

“You said there was a man, and you were crying but then you just hung up.”

“What?”

“They found your phone, and… some blood.” Jeremy was quiet as Michael said this. “Your funeral was a few months ago.”

“Why are you wearing my jacket?”

“Huh?”

“Why are you wearing my jacket? Did they bury me in a suit?”

“They didn’t bury you. They never found your body. Your dad gave me the jacket.”

“But it’s my jacket, why would he do that?”

“He-”

“Take it off.” Michael was surprised when Jeremy snapped at him.

“What?”

“Take it off, please. I don’t want you wearing it.”

“Why not? I like it.”

“It’s my jacket, and I can’t wear it anymore. How do you think I feel looking at you wear something that belongs to me?”

“You don’t need to overreact Jer. I can’t take it off now.”

“Why not?”

“Then people will see my arms.”

“So?”

“Then they’ll… you know what? I don’t need to tell you why!”

“Take it off, now!”

“Make me!” Michael snapped as he and Jeremy glared at each other. The lights in the library began to flicker before bursting, and falling to the ground. The librarian snapped awake and the couple that had been making out earlier ran out of the room leaving Michael to stare at Jeremy with his mouth wide open.

“O-oh my God, Michael. I didn’t mean to!”

“Dude, it’s okay…I’ll take it off later. C-can you-” Michael was cut off by the bell ringing diverting Michael’s attention.

Rich hated math, with a passion. Ms. Allen’s lecture over the subject did not make anything except annoy him. He already knew how to find the tangent of a triangle, he didn’t need a lecture over this. Glancing out the corner of his eye, Rich saw somebody watching through the small window in the door. Turning he saw Michael wildly flailing his hands around, stopping when he saw Rich staring at him.

He gestured for Rich to follow him who in turn gestured towards the teacher. Michael shrugged his shoulders before slowly disappearing under the window. Rolling his eyes, Rich raised his hand.

“Yes Mr.Goranski?”

“I need to use the bathroom.”

“We just started class.”

“But I need to go.”

“Mr.Goranski-”

“Or I could just go in the corner and pee in the fern.” People giggled as the teacher’s face turned red, reluctant writing out a hall pass and handing it to Rich. Grabbing his bag the teacher called after him.

“Why are you taking your bag?”

“I’m having my period!” He called back, the class burst out laughing as the door swung shut behind him. He walked out to see the disapproving look on Michael’s face. “What? I am.”

“Whatever, Rich you’re not going to believe this!”

“Believe what?”

Christine watched as Mr. Reyes gave a run through example performance for the freshman to study. At first, she thought she’d be excited to be a part of drama again, but the longer she was the auditorium the more the guilt rose. She didn’t look up at the stage, afraid to see Jeremy there again. Everytime she got there during practice he would be there, staring at her. He didn’t have to say anything for her to know what he was thinking.

That train of thought was interrupted by her phone vibrating. Looking down she saw a text from Rich asking her to look behind her.Turning her head around, Christine saw Michael and Rich hiding behind the back row of seats. Her phone beeped with another text telling her to meet them in the hallway.

“Um… Mr. Reyes?”

“Yes, Christine?”

“I need to…use the bathroom-yeah use the bathroom!”

“Fine Ms.Canigula, but do hurry up. The students are doing their example performances soon and I’m going to need your help controlling the-I mean, watching them.” Christine nodded leaving the auditorium to follow Michael and Rich, happy to leave the room and avoid the freshmen.

Chapter 6: Seeing You

“Why are we here?” Chloe looked up from her phone at the others as they stood in the big stall in the men’s room. “I was in the middle of ditching Bio. And did it have to be in the men’s room? It smells awful. Like somebody peed on the floor.”

“That’s because somebody probably did pee on the floor.” Rich added looking around at the group. They hadn’t really been in the same room all together with Michael since the funeral, and even then, Chloe wasn’t there. Jake was leaning against the wall playing a game on his phone when he laughed.

“Man, I haven’t been in one of these since last year when me and Jackson Peterson were trying to-”

“I don’t want to hear about your sexcapades, Jake.”

“No one asked you to listen, Chloe. But why are we here? I mean, I’m more than happy to ditch English, but I’d rather get pizza or something.”

“Michael, you said you needed to tell us something?” Everyone’s eyes went to Michael, who was closest to the door.

“Why are you wearing… that?” Brooke just noticed the cardigan.

“Okay, there’s something I need to tell you guys. But you have to promise me you won’t think I’m crazy.”

“Michael, if it’s about Jeremy…”

“Christine, it is Jeremy!”

“What?”

“This might sound a little weird, but he’s here!” They all looked confused at Michael. “I mean he’s here, not like alive, but-”

“Jesus Christ, he finally lost it.” Chloe interrupted Michael angrily. “Look at him, he’s wearing the fucking cardigan.”

“Dude, have you been taking your medication? I know it’s been hard, but-” Jake tried putting a hand on Michael’s shoulder, but the other teen shoved him away.

“Medication… that has nothing to do with this! Listen, Jeremy show them!” Michael was staring in front of him, straight at nothing, concerning the group.

“Come on, you need to go talk to the nurse. Or somebody, but this isn’t healthy.”

“You need to listen to me!”

“Michael, we just want to help you. Maybe you should take the jacket off.” Brooke tried slipping the sweater off when Michael slapped her hand away, backing into the corner of the stall.

“Don’t touch me! Get away! Jer, come on please.” The group watched as Michael’s eyes darted around the stall as he sank to the ground.

“Fuck this. I’m leaving.” Chloe opened the door and was about to leave when it slammed shut in her face, knocking her to the ground. Everyone’s eyes widened as the lights in the room began to flicker, followed by the sound of the bathroom door slamming open and shut, then sudden silence.

“What the fuck was that?”

“I told you…it’s Jeremy…”

Dustin hated the school’s bathroom and refused to use it most of the time but it was only fourth period. He couldn’t hold it in anymore. As he walked over to a urinal, unzipping his pants, he heard talking coming from the last stall in the bathroom. That’s when the lights began to flicker as the doors slammed open and shut. Pulling his pants up, Dustin ran straight past the sink out the hallway. He didn’t care how bad he needed to go, he was not dealing with this shit today.

“What do you mean it was Jeremy?” They all looked at Michael who was standing up again, leaning against the stall.

“Michael, what’s going on? What was that?”

“That was Jeremy. He’s a ghost.”

“This has to be the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.”

“How else do you explain what just happened?”

“I don’t know, but it’s not ghosts and it’s not Jeremy.”

“What if I told you something that only Jeremy would know?”

“Like what?” Michael went silent as he stared next to him before turning to Christine.

“Your class is reading Hamlet.”

“You could have the same class as her.” Michael went quiet again. A minute passed before he stared at Chloe.

“You have a makeup case, three books and a joint in your locker.” Instead of being surprised, she grabbed Michael by his shirt and lifted him off the ground.

“You’ve been sneaking through my locker, you creepy ass son of a bi-”

“I haven’t! Please, it’s Jeremy!”

“Chloe, let him go.” Reluctantly the girl set Michael down on the floor as he adjusted the cardigan.

“Can we talk about this somewhere else?” Brooke asked lifting up her foot to see she had stepped in some toilet paper. “Preferably not a bathroom.”

“We should wait for the bell so it looks like we’re going to lunch together.”

“This looks awkward enough already.”

As the bell rang, Dustin walked towards the bathroom, ready to finally use it. Hopefully with less satanic chanting and flashing lights. Heading over to the restrooms, he stopped as the door opened with a group coming out. He was surprised to recognize Jake, Chloe and Brooke when the door closed behind them. Looking at the sign to make sure it was the men’s room, Dustin looked back at the group with several thoughts going through his head as to what they were doing in the stall.

‘I think I’m just going to go pee in the bushes behind the school.’

Mr. Heere sat at his desk, closing his laptop as he got up and went over to the kitchen. Opening the fridge, he took the gallon of milk and drank from the top. He didn’t drink from a glass anymore, what’s the point? He’s the only one that drinks from it anyway. Putting the milk back in the fridge, Mr. Heere looked up to see it was September 1st on the calendar. Next week would be the anniversary of… pushing those thoughts back, Mr. Heere walked up the stairs to his room, but stopped just short at the second to the last door.

His son’s door. He hasn’t gone in there in over a year, a constant reminder of what he lost. His footsteps weighed down on him as he walked into the room again. It was musty, a thin layer of dust covering everything in there. His bed wasn’t made. He sat down on it, disturbing the nearby air. A few photos hung on the wall nearby, mostly family photos and pictures of him and Michael doing things together. Taking one off the wall, he saw it was a picture of him and a younger Jeremy making sand castles together. This was back when they went down to Florida when Jeremy was nine years old. His wife was the one who took the picture of the two.

Hanging the picture back on the wall, Mr. Heere looked at another photo of Jeremy and Michael in front of the high school. He took that on their first day. Jeremy was embarrassed as his dad waved them goodbye before finally pulling away. It became a tradition that he took their picture on the first day every year, except this year. Michael didn’t deserve that reminder. Curling up in his son’s bed, Mr. Heere clutched the pillow tightly as tears began to fall down his face with no one to comfort him.

Chapter 7: Broken Parts

“Michael, what’s going on?” The group sat around a table in the lunchroom all staring at the teen.

“What was with that freaky light show in the bathroom?

“I told you, it’s Jeremy! He’s here right now!” The group exchanged looks as Michael gave them a weird smile.

“So you’re saying he’s a…ghost?”

“That only you can see?” Michael nodded as Chloe let out an annoyed sound.

“This sounds like a load of bullshit, even if Jeremy is a ghost why the hell is he only showing up now?”

“Maybe he just died.”

“Or he could’ve got lost.” All of the group kept talking about possible explanations as Jeremy looked on from where he stood. Reaching into his bag, Michael reached into his bag, grabbing a can of Mountain Dew Red and cracking it open. Then Rich accidentally elbowed him causing the drink to spill all over his pants.

“Oh, Rich-”

“Oops, sorry dude. Do you need any help?”

“It’s fine, I’ll go change.” Getting up, Michael left the group, but Jeremy stayed behind to look over them as they continued to talk.

“This is crazy.”

“If Jeremy can, like, see everything, do you think he was looking in the girl’s locker room?”

“Brooke, why would he… actually, forget it. He totally would.” Jeremy wanted to object, but if he was being honest, if he had thought about it earlier, he would have… maybe the boy’s locker room too.

“I don’t care about all this ‘Jeremy’s back from the dead’ hocus pocus shit. If you need me I’ll be somewhere else. Come on, Brooke.”

“But Chloe…what if Jeremy really is here?”

*********“Even if he is why do you care? You really think he wants to talk to you after what happened? I mean you’re one of the reasons he ran away in the first place. Now hurry up, I want to grab a smoke before I have to hear Mr.Burns-”

“No.” Chloe stopped mid-sentence to look at Brooke surprised.

“Excuse me?”

“I said no.”

“You’re joking right? Instead of hanging out with me you’re just going to wait for some imaginary dead boy?”

“At least he’d listen to me!”

“Excuse you, I listen to you bitch and moan all the time but you don’t see me leaving you for an imaginary friend.”

“Oh yeah? I bet you don’t even know my birthday!”

“I do too! It’s…June-”

“January.”

“Twenty…”

“Fifteenth.” The rest of the group watched as the two girls stared each other down before Chloe rolled her eyes.

“Whatever I’ll just hang out with somebody else.” Chloe left the table and Brooke who watched her best friend walk off just as Michael came back in the lunchroom, now wearing gym shorts.

“What did I miss?” He asked as he sat down looking over at Brooke who still had a shocked expression on her face.

“A lot.”

“-so how was your day Paul? Did you go to work?” Mr.Heere sat in a chair just across from the psychiatrist as he played with the smiley face stress ball.

“No, I worked from my laptop today. I just felt…off today. Like something wasn’t right.”

“That’s alright, everybody has those days. Did you see him again?”

“No…I haven’t seen him in a while.”

“That’s good…I see you decided to wear pants today.”

“Yeah I guess.” Looking over at the picture of a smiling family on the doctor’s desk he looked questionly at the man. “How did you get over it? Losing your family?”

“You never truly get over it Mr.Heere. It’s your child and you can only learn how to live with it. You’re doing better than most people already.” Looking up at his clock the psychiatrist put down his note pad. “Looks like our time is up. I’ll see you tomorrow Mr.Heere.” Jeremy’s dad nodded as he left the room, still holding the smiley face stress ball. He could return it tomorrow.

“Is she okay?” Everyone looked at Brooke who hadn’t moved since Chloe left the table instead staring blankly at nothing. “She hasn’t moved or blinked in like five minutes. I’m worried.”

“She’s never talked back to Chloe,” Jenna said poking the blonde with her spork.

“…okay…” Jake turned to Michael looking at the empty space where Chloe used to be. “So where is Jeremy right now? Is he sitting? Standing? Making faces at us?”

“No he’s standing, right behind me.”

“Doesn’t mean he can’t be making faces at us.”

“What….what happened to Jeremy?” Jenna asked taking the spork away as Brooke and everyone else looked at Michael. “How did he die?”

“H-he doesn’t know.”

“How does he not know? I think you’d remember dying.”

“He doesn’t remember anything past the prank last year.”

“Oh…”

“He must hate us.”

“Could you blame him?”

“I think he probably hates Jake the most.”

“Why would he hate me the most?”

“You were the one recording the whole thing.”

“Yeah but it was your idea, Jenna!”

“But you agreed to it! I mean if anything Christine is the worst, she agreed to it-”

“I can’t believe you’re dragging me into this!”

“All of you shut up!”

“Make me short ass!” The group continued to argue as Michael watched on while Jeremy saw Brooke slink off from the table towards the girls bathroom.

Jeremy wasn’t trying to be creepy, honestly. He was worried about Brooke who now had tears running down her face as she slipped through door before she finally started crying. There wasn’t anyone else in the bathroom to hear her as she put down her purse on the counter next to the sink before wiping away some of the tears on her face.

“Why can’t I do anything right? Jeremy…Chloe…I’m so fucking useless…I can’t even act like a normal person on my own.” Reaching into her purse Brooke pulled out a small blue bottle of pills that Jeremy recognized from the pharmacy.

“Why does Brooke have Zoloft?”

“Maybe if I just take a few more pills it’ll stop hurting. I mean how bad could five or six be?”

“Wait, what?! No, don’t be stupid Brooke!” Jeremy tried to touch Brooke but his hand went through her and his protests went unheard. He watched as she struggled to get the lid off slamming the bottle against the wall in frustration.

“Stupid child proof caps!” Jeremy didn’t want to leave her alone but he couldn’t do anything himself. None of the power he felt earlier was there, no more flickering light shows or broken mirrors. Back to a useless non-corporeal being. He couldn’t do anything…but maybe Michael could.

Chapter 8: Stranger Yet

“Michael!” Turning his head away from the group’s fighting to see Jeremy frantically waving his hands around to get his attention. “Brooke…she, she’s in the girls room.”

“You followed Brooke into the girls room?”

“I was worried about her-and right now she’s on the winning end of a fight with a pill bottle.”

“What?”

“If you don’t hurry up and help Brooke she’s going to overdose on Zoloft!” Michael jumped out of his seat following Jeremy towards the girls room at the group looked up to see him running off.

“Where’s he going?”

“The…girl’s room?”

Looking at the handful of pills Brooke let out a nervous noise before going to swallow them when the door burst open.

“Whave eh figck?” There stood Michael, it of breath as he ran over to Brooke and grabbing her by the shoulders.

“Spit them out. Now.” Brooke shook her head.

“Imtvanna!”

“I don’t care if you don’t wanna….why are doing this?” Tears began to fall down Brooke’s face as she leaned against the bathroom wall, slowly falling down to the floor before spitting the pills out as Michael sat down next to her. Full on sobbing she hiccuped before she could talk again.

“I can’t do anything right, after Jeremy I felt so bad…like, like I wanted to die too. My mom gave me these, said I’d feel all better. But I don’t feel better, maybe I just wasn’t taking enough.”

“You really think swallowing the whole bottle would’ve worked?”

“N-no…I just, everything hurts. I try to make everybody happy and I still screw up…”

“Why do you think that?”

“I say yes to everything! If it looks cool, I do it…you think I like this stupid hair?” Brooke tugged at her blonde hair angrily, “I bet you didn’t even know I used to be a brunette. Everybody was doing it but I hate it. Do you know how much work it is to keep my hair this nice?”

“Well why don’t you stop?”

“Then I’ll just be another stupid brown haired girl…”

“You mean brunette?”

“Whatever.”

“If you ask me that’s pretty dumb.”

“Who cares if it’s dumb? It’s cool.”

“Was it cool to hurt Jeremy?” Brooke didn’t say anything, wiping away her running mascara. “If everybody jumped off a bridge, would you?”

“Mm-hmm.”

“Really?”

“Well if they’re my friends.”

“I don’t think you should call Chloe your friend. I mean what kind of friend yells at you just because you disagree with them?”

“The Chloe kind.”

“You think that’s okay?”

“No but she’s my only friend.”

“What about Jenna?”

“She doesn’t like me, she likes that I’m popular. Why else would she only talk about my hair and my clothes?”

“Maybe she thinks you’re pretty.”

“Who’d think I’m pretty?” Brooke was surprised when she felt arms wrap around her sides as she looked over to see Michael hugging her. “What…?”

“I think you’re pretty…no hetero.” Brooke paused before she burst out laughing.

“D-did you just say no hetero?”

“It’s like no homo but-”

“I know what is, I’m just surprised…you know I think this is the first time I’ve laughed all day.”

Mr.Heere hated shorts but walking helped clear his head and it was too freaking hot out today to walk in pants. Listening to his music he stopped when he noticed where he was. Just across the street was Jeremy’s Highschool, kids milling about the front. Eating lunch, talking doing normal teenage things. He always forgot the school was on the way to the park.

Today was the first day of school. His phone still had a reminder for Senior photos he set over a year ago. ‘Great…just what I needed, maybe I walk the other way.’ The man went to turn around when he saw a familiar blue sweater.

“Hey how’d you know I was in here anyway? I mean did you follow me? That’s pretty creepy.”

“I didn’t. Jeremy did, he said you were about to do something stupid.”

“So Jenna was right, he was doing that creepy ghost spying thing.”

“He says he was just worried about you. I’d say otherwise but he’s glaring at me right now.”

“We should probably get off the floor. The janitor’s haven’t cleaned this place all summer.” The two scrambled off the ground, Brooke looking over at the discarded pills on the ground and winced. “Hey can you not, mention this? To anyone? If they found out-”

“I can keep a secret.”

“Thanks Michael.”

“So…you’re not blonde?”

“Yeah, my hair’s actually brown. Chloe got tired of everyone confusing us so she made me dye my hair. I kind of miss it.”

“Maybe you should let it come back.”

“I’ll…think about it.” Walking out of the bathroom back to the lunchroom the two sat down next to each other as they reached the table where the group stopped mid fight to look at Michael and Brooke.

“Where were they guys?” Jenna asked, her spork now buried in Jake’s arm. “I thought we were fighting.”

“We just…needed to use the bathroom.”

“Together? If I didn’t know better Mikey boy is think you two were-”

“Stop right there Jake. There are two very big problems with what you were about to insinuate.”

“Hey.”

“No offense.”

“None taken.”

“I’m telling you this was some Satanic horror movie shit. Like the lights were flickering and the mirror was broken. It was just crazy.” Dustin and Tommy walked out of the school’s front doors together. “This is why I never use school bathrooms.”

“It was probably nothing, just a freak coincidence.”

“Whatever it is, I’m not taking any chances.”

“Where’d you end up going?”

“Bucket in the janitor’s closet.”

“That’s gross dude.”

“Whatever I-is he wearing short shorts?”

“Huh?”

“That guy, across the street.” Looking past Dustin Tommy saw a man in his early forties, who was indeed wearing short shorts. More specifically Victoria’s Secret short shorts. “I take back what I said earlier, this is the weirdest thing I’ve seen all day.“

Chapter 9: Painful Reminders

“-so If Jeremy is real then why is he here?” Jake and as staring at Michael. “I mean if he’s a ghost he has to have a reason to be here right? Some kind of unfinished business?”

“What kind of unfinished business would Jeremy have?” Michael stopped to think about this as he looked up at Jeremy curiously.

“Why are you here?”

“I-I don’t know. Michael I don’t remember anything past running out of the auditorium. I don’t even know why I’m here.”

“Maybe somebody he needed to say something to?” As Brooke suggested this thinking about Michael and Jeremy. They we’re best friends, maybe he needed apologize for something. During the whole conversation Michael had noticed Rich was strangely quiet.

“Bro what do you think is up with Jer Dude’s ghost?” Rich looked over as Jake asked this frozen for a second before responding.

“Well, ugh maybe he’s here because he…doesn’t know how he died? Like maybe his spirit can’t be put to rest until we find his body.”

“But how are we supposed to do that?” Brooke asked as she looked over at Michael. “If Jeremy can’t remember anything then what good are we?”

“I don’t know, but maybe that’s better then anything else we can think of.”

“Michael…this probably isn’t possible. Jeremy died over a year ago, any trace of what happened to him is long gone.” Jenna added in. Michael knew that she was probably right, but that didn’t stop him from being anymore hopeful.

“After school we can meet up at the mall, maybe get some frozen yogurt first before all this mystery solving stuff?” As Broke asked this the bell letting them know lunch had ended rang.

Chloe knew she wasn’t a nice person, most of the time she wasn’t even a decent person. There were only so many people willing to even put up with her limited to Brooke, girls who wanted to popular and boys who thought she was easy. Of those three the only one she really cared about was Brooke. You wouldn’t be able to tell with how she treated her best friend but she really cared about Brooke. So their fight today had been a slap to the face that reminded her just how awful she was.

Taking the last puff of her cigarette Chloe coughed before letting out an annoyed sound. Rolling up her sleeve Chloe winced as she put the cigarette out on her skin. It hurt but felt better than everything else right now. Throwing what was left to the ground she leaned against the back of school’s wall. Without Brooke back here with her it felt empty, she needed Brooke.

Why couldn’t Jeremy just stay dead? How was it her fault he ran away crying? It was just supposed to be a joke but instead it ruined her life. She could hear people talking about her all the time when they didn’t think she was listening. She didn’t kill Jeremy Heere, she just made a mistake. She wasn’t going to cry over it, that would mean she was wrong.

And she was never wrong. She wasn’t wrong about Jeremy, she couldn’t be. She had to be right.

Michael grabbed his bag as the last bell of the day rang ready to leave school. He hadn’t been getting any sleep lately and school made him somehow even more tired. Rubbing the sleep out of his eyes from passing out halfway through Spanish he stumbled through the hallway.

“Michael, stop.”

“What?” Michael did just that to look at his friend when a computer cart came rushing by, narrowly missing the teen.

“You need to watch where you’re going.”

“Sorry, sorry I’m just really wiped out from last night.”

“What happened last night?” They walked out of the front doors together as Michael unconsciously rubbed his arms that were covered by Jeremy’s blue cardigan. Before Michael could answer the question he stopped when he looked to the sidewalk and saw Mr.Heere. Jeremy’s head turned away in embarrassment when he saw his dad. “Is he wearing….?”

“Victoria’s Secret short shorts?”

“Dear God…I hoped I was hallucinating…if only I was so lucky.” Michael had been talking to Mr.Heere since Jeremy went missing but everytime they talked there was an air of uncomfortableness. Mr.Heere talking to his dead son’s best friend as he looked for any source of comfort. The blue cardigan only serving as a reminder of what the lost.

Mr.Heere saw Michael as he began to walk across the street, waving him down. “Michael!” He smiled wrapping the teen in a tight hug as Jeremy looked over his dad. Mr.Heere no longer had a beard, it was a few weeks after Jeremy’s funeral he had begun to shave again making it weirder for Michael to look at him. Without the beard he looked like an older version of Jeremy. Jeremy served to have noticed this too as he circled around them. Letting go of Michael Mr.Heere gave him a pat on the shoulder.

“Hey Mr.Heere, it’s been a while…”

“I know, didn’t even mean to come by here. I was just on my usual jog when I saw you. Come on how was your first day off Senior Year?” Michael looked at Jeremy before he looked back at Mr.Heere.

“It’s school. So about as well as you could expect I guess.”

“Oh, ugh so you going somewhere? I mean if you don’t want it to tell an old man like he that’s fine, not cool talk to me about school.”

“It’s alright Mr.Heere, I’m just going over to the mall for frozen yogurt at PinkBerry…okay I have to ask, what’s with the short shorts?”

“Oh these old things? Back when me and Mrs. we’re still together she said I couldn’t pull off shirts no matter how hard I tried so you spite hey I took these from her drawer and wore them to her work when I dropped off her lunch. I slept on the couch for a week but it was worth it. I did get to keep them so that was another plus.” Michael smiled at that when his phone vibrated with a text from Jenna.

“Sorry Mr.Heere, I’d Love to talk but I-”

“It’s alright son, hopefully I’ll see you soon.”

“Yeah…”

Chapter 10: Coming and Going

As Michael walked towards the mall he stopped when Jeremy stood in front of him with an unhappy look. “What?”

“Why did you just blow my dad off like that?”

“I didn’t blow him off.” Michael walked through him as Jeremy appeared in front of him again. “What more do you want me to do? He just walked by and I hugged him. What else do you want me to do?”

“I don’t know…but maybe you could have talked to him a little longer?”

“About what? No offense Jeremy but we don’t have a lot to talk about before things get…awkward….”

“Oh.” Jeremy realized what he meant. Before things became about him. “Is that why he gave you my jacket?”

“Why do you care about the jacket so much?”

“It’s not just the jacket Michael, I think my dad’s trying to replace me with you.”

“Jeremy that’s ridiculous.”

“No, it’s not. He gave you that shirt too!”

“It’s just clothes Jer.”

“My clothes. And if he’s not trying to replace me why did he hug you?”

“Because he was happy to see me.”

“Michael, he hasn’t hugged me since I was twelve.”

“Whatever dude let’s just go to PinkBerry already.” This time Michael walked around Jeremy whoo stared after his friend. Why was Michael ignoring him?

Brooke’s phone vibrated as she looked down to see Chloe had texted her again. Ignoring it she put it on her purse as she took her cup of frozen yogurt and sat down at the group’s table next to Jake as they all waited for their last member to join.

“Where is he?”

“We did tell Michael about PinkBerry right?”

“What’s taking so long? This is your third fro yo refill.”

“Maybe he got lost.”

“This is literally five minutes away from school.”

“Either he’s taking too long or Brooke’s eating way too much fro yo.”

“Or both.”

“Probably both.”

“Hey!”

“Sorry Brooke.” That’s when the door opened as the group looked up to see Michael come in as he pulled a chair from an empty table and he sat inbetween Rich and Brooke.

“Dude what took you so long?” Jake’s asked noticing Michael’s annoyed look.

“I don’t want to talk about it.”

“Was it Jeremy?” Jenna asked seeing this too.

“What part of, I don’t want to talk about it, do you understand?” Michael snapped at Jenna who backed down. “Sorry.”

“Michael are you okay?”

“You seem tense, here.” Chloe pushed her ice cream across the table to Michael. “It’s mango flavor.”

“I don’t want fro yo.”

“It’ll help.” She pushed a spoon over that Michael hesitantly took. Taking a bite he was surprised by how good it tasted. Brooke smiled at the face he made. “Told you, mango is the best flavor.”

“Ifs gud.” Michael got this out through a mouthful of frozen yogurt as Jeremy giggled. They never had frozen yogurt before he was glad Michael liked it.

‘I wish I got to try frozen yogurt…I wish I did a lot of things…’

“So….what are we gonna do about the Jer ghost thing?” Jake finally spoke up as Michael continued to eat the frozen yogurt. “I mean we probably have to like find good body or something right?”

“How are we going to do that?”

“I have no idea.” Michael stopped eating as he looked at the group. He knew about the phone, Jeremy’s dad had told him.

“Maybe you should tell them.” Michael looked at Jeremy confused, did he say that out loud? Probably not since no one else was staring at him.

“What?”

“Tell them…whatever you know. I mean my dad probably told you something right?”

“I don’t know.”

“Who’s he talking to?” Brooke asked watching Michael confused.

“Probably Jeremy.”

“Oh, right.” Michael turned from Jeremy as he got up from his seat, the frozen yogurt now forgotten.

“I’ll be right back. I need to use the bathroom.” Michael rushed to the restrooms leaving the group confused.

“What?”

“Let’s not question this, last time he left for the bathroom he saved Brooke. Maybe Jeremy can help us with his magic ghost powers.” Jake emphasized this by waving his fingers.

“I don’t think that’s how it works Jake.”

“You never know.”

Mr.Heere walked into the Walmart now out of his jogging clothes and in a regular pair of jeans as he looked over the grocery list.

“ Alright let’s see: eggs, baking soda, flour, candles…am I missing anything? Oh right! Sugar. Can’t forget that.” Heading over to the baking aisle he stopped when he saw a familiar face at the pharmacy counter. Heading over he waved at the man he recognized as his psychiatrist with a smile.

“Hey, Dr.Graham!” The man turned to Mr.Heere with a smile.

“Paul, what are you doing here? On a Monday?”

“Oh you know…grocery shopping.” Not for him. Jeremy’s eighteenth birthday would be in a few days, he needed to make sure he didn’t burn the cake this year. “What about you?” The man coughed into his sleeve before lifting up the small paper bag.

“Just picking up some meds for my brother. He said it be better if I did before he got to town.”

“Brother?”

“The one I told you about last week, he’s only been here once. Didn’t exactly have the best luck, last great he was having some problems with his car.” Mr.Heere was about to say something when the man’s phone rang distracting him. “Sorry Paul, call from another patient-have to take it.” The man wondered off leaving Mr.Heere to go back to grocery shopping.

“I’d like to check these out.” The librarian looked up from her computer to see a teenage boy wearing his Letterman jacket holding a stack of books that he set on the desk. Handing over his library card she saw it read Dustin Kropp as she looked at the teen curiously. No one ever came up here. Going through the books she saw the more…interesting titles.

“Demonic possession…satanic cults…how to exorcise spirits…50 Shades of Grey?”

“The last ones for my sister.”

“Whatever you say kid.” His face turned red as he looked away. Shrugging her shoulders she stamped the books before handing them back to him. If anything the 50 Shades of Grey books were the ones she was the least worried about.

Chapter 11: Adventures in Walmart

“Michael what’s wrong?” As Jeremy followed his friend into the boy’s bathroom watching as Michael leaned over the sink splashing some water in his face, clutching the sides of the sink. “Are you okay?”

“You know what Jeremy? No I’m fucking not okay. You finally decide to come back from the dead, Jeremy you’re dead! Why aren’t you bothered by this?”

“Michael-”

“And now suddenly we’re supposed to find your body? With their help? Jeremy they’re the reason you’re dead in the first place!”

“Michael, I-”

“I don’t care if they’re suddenly sorry now, sorry doesn’t make everything better. Just because Brooke almost killed herself doesn’t mean she’s suddenly okay now.” Jeremy watched Michael suddenly stop as he wiped the combination of water and tears off his face. Michael’s sleeves rolled up slightly allowing Jeremy to see Michael’s arms.

“Michael what happened to your arms?”

“W-what?”

“Your arms, what happened to them? It looks like…”

“It’s nothing.” Michael quickly rolled the sleeve back down but Jeremy had already seen enough.

“Michael, are you cutting yourself?”

“That’s not important.”

“Yeah it is, Christ Michael. You can’t do that.”

“Why not? It’s not like you can stop me.” Michael didn’t mean for that to sound as harsh as it did but it was true.

“…I’m sorry Michael…”

“For what?”

“For hurting you. And dad. And Brooke and Christine and everybody else. You don’t deserve this. But you need to help me, I can’t move on until you find out what happened to me. You need their help, you need tell them. Please, for me?” Jeremy felt stupid saying this but Michael gave him a concerned look before finally nodding.

“Fine…but only for you.”

“I’m worried about Michael, he’s been getting worse lately. Even if Jeremy is real this isn’t good for him.” As Brooke said this Christine nodded her head in agreement.

“Why would he wear a cardigan in eighty degree heat?”

“Maybe he covering something, like Chloe…nevermind he’s probably just really cold or something.” Before they could wonder what Chloe was about to say Michael returned to the table grabbing his bag.

“Where are you going?”

“I just talked to Jeremy.”

“In the bathroom.”

“That’s gay, even if he is a ghost.”

“Thank you for the input Rich. Come on you need to head over to school right now before lunch ends.” Michael and the group walked out the door, heading in a different direction than the school.

“Where are you going?

“Walmart.”

“What about school?”

“I have other stuff I need to do.”

“What kind of stuff?”

“Jeremy stuff.”

“That’s not as specific as I’d like.”

“I’ll tell you later.”

Chloe sat in Mr.Burns class staring at the seat next to her. The outline of Brooke now sat in her seat annoying the girl. Why did she miss Brooke so much? It’s not like she ever did anything for Chloe, besides she had her new fist boyfriend or whatever they were chasing.

Ignoring the teacher’s lecture she took her phone out of her pocket. No texts from Brooke.

‘Damn,’ Chloe thought, ‘Brooke usually would’ve texted me by now…why do I care? She’ll come back, begging on her knees. Right…? Maybe if I sent her a tex-’

“Ms.Valentine, I see you’re on your phone again.” Looking to get the device Chloe saw Mr.Burn’s disapproving face as he snatched her phone. “First day and you’re already distracted. I’ll be taking this. You can get back at the end of the day.”

“Come on Mr.Burns, I was just texting my mom.”

“I’m sure you were.” He pocketed her phone before going back to the lecture leaving Chloe to wonder if Brooke was every going to text her back.

“And we’re at Walmart because….?” Michael looked over at Jeremy who was looking around the crowded store nervously.

“I’m hungry.”

“But you’re a ghost. You can’t eat.”

“…but what if I took control?”

“Huh?”

“What if I took control of you? You know like possession or something.”

“Can you do that?”

“I’ve never tried it before.”

“Is it safe? What happens to me? What if we trade places? Will I be dead? Will you be alive? What-” Before Michael could ask anymore questions Jeremy grabbed Michael’s hand and with that the teen black out.

Jeremy blinked twice taking in his surroundings. Still in the Walmart but people were staring at him now. Lifting up his hand he saw Michael’s tan skin and painted finger nails. Rushing over to a nearby window Jeremy saw his reflection. Only it wasn’t good reflection, it was Michael’s body staring back at him.

Jeremy excitedly pulled and tugged at his ears, hair….skin. He had skin again! Michael’s soft smooth skin, not a zit in sight. He could do things again, he was alive! Well not alive, this wasn’t his body. But he could actually feel again! All of a sudden it hit Jeremy that Michael wasn’t expecting this.

'Did I hurt Michael? Is he okay? What if he’s hurting?’ A million thoughts of how he might be hurting Jeremy ran through his mind before he began to push them back. 'Michael will be alright, he’s just asleep or something…besides it won’t even be that long. Now I should see if the Twinkies are still in same place. God I missed Twinkies. And taquitos. And peanut butter cookies. Wait, I can’t eat those in Michael’s body. He’s allergic to peanut butter. Other cookies.’

Walking towards the back of the store Jeremy stopped when he saw his dad talking to a man in the hardware aisle. 'Dad!’ He began to walk over there before slowly coming to a stop. 'Wait I can’t call him dad. And he already talked to Michael. This would be awkward…’ Instead of walking over to the two Jeremy stood behind a nearby display listening to the conversation.

“-yeah, I’ve been having problems with this tree at home but my shovel just broke. I thought I brought enough for this and the medicine but I’m completely wiped right now. Do you mind if I borrow some cash?”

“Sorry Doc, I barely have enough for groceries. Wish I could help.”

“It’s alright Paul, I’ll just get it later.” Jeremy had a thought, he’s dad’s friend. Maybe he could lend some money. But it’s Michael’s money…he might get angry. On the other hand, it’s his dad.

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