It's official. Patricia had hit a downward spiral. After the disappearance of her Dad and twin, being kicked from Sibuna and losing her friends. She just didn't care anymore...

Walking in 20 minutes late to first lesson, Patricia stood with her head high. She was wearing her shortest skirt, highest heels and darkest make-up. She sat down in her leather jacket, took out her phone and began playing a game with very annoying sound effects.
Sibuna shared a look as Denby stood with a sigh and made her way over to the teen.
"Hand it over Patricia" she said holding out her hand for the mobile
"How about no" the girl replied continuing her game
"Do I have to get Mr Sweet in here?" Denby threatened
Patricia stopped, looked up and shrugged "I don't know, do you?"
With that Caroline stormed out leaving a shocked class behind.

Ms Denby returned with Mr Sweet.
"Patricia how about a talk in my office?" he asked gently
"No, I'm done talking, everyone always wants to talk talk talk!" she snapped
"Stand up Williamson" Ms Denby said
Reluctantly Patricia stood and then followed Sweetie from the classroom.

In the common room that afternoon, everyone was talking about her.
"Your Dad didn't even yell at her" Alfie said
Eddie sighed and rubbed his temples. Why was she being like this?
"Yeah he's being nice because of Piper" Joy told them sitting next to KT
"What about her?" Fabian asked
"She was found yesterday night, she's in a coma, Patricia was in the office for hours"
KT frowned "I didn't hear her leave our room"
"Well you do sleep... soundly" Joy said slowly
Fabian closed his eyes "Two people she cares about, well gone"
"Technically 6" Joy sighed
The others gave her a confused look and she rolled her eyes
"Well when was the last time any of you spoke to her? You're practically her family too."
With that she got up and left, leaving 4 stunned teens behind her.

"Guys I think we need to talk to Patricia" Alfie muttered as they met outside their lockers.
"Yeah, she says she can handle this but it's clear she can't" KT agreed
Fabian shut his locker and turned to them "I've known Patricia for years, this isn't like her at all"
Eddie was silently leaning against his own locker listening to them talk. His mind raced with thoughts only about Patricia.
With an agreement to talk to Patricia that evening they split for their next classes.

Eddie was sat back in the common room that lunchtime waiting for the others.
"Well well if it isn't Millie" a voice drawled from behind him
Groaning Eddie turned in his seat "Benji what are you doing here?"
The new British boy took a seat opposite the American and folded his arms. "Just visiting"
"How long for?"
Benji laughed "Well it's clear you've missed me"
"Yeah like a hole in the head" Eddie said dully
"Say Millie, you never told me how beautiful girls from round here were"
"Got someone in mind?" The American asked in a bored voice
Benji laughed "Oh I already have someone"
Eddie sat forward "You've only been here 5 minutes!"
"Yes, well I do have that charm that ladies love. Oh here she is now"
Eddie rolled his eyes and turned to see a very familiar red head
"Patricia?!"