Disclaimer: I do not own Jimmy Neutron. I also do not own the song "One of Us", which is copyrighted to ABBA.
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The car engine died. It was the end of summer, and Cindy had just returned from the coast. She would only be home for a few days, before leaving for college. Sighing, she pulled out her keys and grabbed her luggage. She trudged into her house and dropped her bags in the living room. Her father was asleep –drunk as usual- on the couch. He won't be happy that I'm pregnant. Another reason for him to add to the list of reasons why I am a failure to the Vortex name...
Tired from the long trip, Cindy trudged up the stairs and lay down on her bed. I'm seventeen... and pregnant. Nick... the father... won't care. In fact, he hasn't bothered me since. I guess after he got what he wanted... he had no use for me anymore.
Tears started to form in her eyes. I can't cry. I haven't cried yet. I'm strong. I can get through this. My life's not over.
She couldn't hold them back anymore. Who am I kidding? My life was long gone. I missed the chance with the love of my life. I'll never get a chance at a love like that again. And going off to college... he won't even remember me. He will find someone else, and I will be left alone. With this child...
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They passed me by, all of those great romances
You were, I felt, robbing me of my rightful chances
My picture clear, everything seemed so easy
And so I dealt you the blow
One of us had to go
Now it's different, I want you to know
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She rolled over so the pillow could absorb the tears. What do I have to say for my life? I dated a rapist. Why didn't I ever do anything? Why didn't I ever stand up for myself? Why didn't I just walk away from him? Why didn't I tell anyone? Why was I so afraid of him?And why... why... WHY didn't I ever tell Jimmy how much he meant to me?
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One of us is crying
One of us is lying
In her lonely bed
Staring at the ceiling
Wishing she was somewhere else instead
One of us is lonely
One of us is only
Waiting for a call
Sorry for herself, feeling stupid, feeling small
Wishing she had never left at all
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Cindy looked at herself in the mirror. Two months pregnant... "I don't want this baby. I don't want this life."
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I saw myself as a concealed attraction
I felt you kept me away from the heat and the action
Just like a child, stubborn and misconceiving
That's how I started the show
One of us had to go
Now I've changed and I want you to know
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The lower drawer of her nightstand was open, and a small bottle was visible. Advil, Cindy thought, reaching for the container, just what I need. Thirteen and older- take three tablets. She took twelve.
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One of us is crying
One of us is lying
In her lonely bed
Staring at the ceiling
Wishing she was somewhere else instead
One of us is lonely
One of us is only
Waiting for a call
Sorry for herself, feeling stupid feeling small
Wishing she had never left at all
Never left at all
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Cindy lay back down on her bed and closed her eyes. She figured she would have at least a few minutes before the medicine would take effect. Picking up the phone, she dialed without thinking.
"Hey Libby."
"Cindy? Girl! I haven't talked to you or seen you or-"
"I can't talk very long right now. Just wanted to say thanks for being the best friend I could have asked for. We've been through it all. And I know I haven't always been too happy about you and Sheen, but I was just jealous. I hope you and Sheen have a wonderful marriage and family."
"Cin, why are you talkin like that? We're not getting married. What's going on?"
"One more thing, can you... can you tell Jimmy?"
"What? What's gotten into you!! Why can't you tell him Cin? Are you okay?"
"I... can't."
"Cindy! Please tell me what's going on!!!"
"I can't. I have to go Libby. Good luck in your future endeavors."
"Cindy wait!"
"Tell everyone I love them. Tell them its not their fault-"
"What's not their fault! Cindy what are you doing!"
"-and use the money I saved to pay for your wedding. I want you guys to be happy."
"Cindy that's your money. Use it for your wedding!"
"And... and give Jimmy my journal."
Libby gasped. "The one you filled about him? Cin, he'll laugh you out of Retroville! He'll... He'll..."
"No he won't, Libby."
"Cindy please... tell me whats going on! No, I'm coming over!"
"Goodbye Libby." The phone went silent in Libby's ear.
"Cindy?"
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Staring at the ceiling
Wishing she was somewhere else instead
One of us is lonely
One of us is only
Waiting for a call
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Hey everyone! Thanks for reviewing. I know, this ending made me sad too. But the story was so fluff-tacular it made me sick. I had to make the end somewhat unfluffy. Sorry about the wait too, I had major writer's block. Hope you enjoyed the story!!