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Ryan stood on the doorstep. Where are you Marissa? He banged on the door for the fifth time that day. There was no answer.

You won't pick up your phone…no one will answer the door. What is going on?

Ryan shook his head as he turned around and headed back into the poolhouse. Looks like Marissa won't be giving me a lift to school then.

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Julie awoke and found herself curled up on a hospital chair. She looked over at her daughter. Marissa was still unconscious. Julie could see an expression of pain etched on her face.

She glanced at her watch and realised that she should be at work right now. Like that's important at the moment.

With a parting glance at Marissa, Julie left the room in search of coffee. Once outside, she took her phone out of her pocket and dialled a number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Kiki, it's Julie. How are you doing?"

"Holding up, I guess, submerging myself in work." Kirsten sighed.

"Look, I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to help out that much at the moment. Marissa was in a car accident."

"Oh my god, is she alright?" Kirsten exclaimed.

"She's pretty banged up and she's still unconscious. There shouldn't be much lasting damage, but they won't know for definite until she wakes up. I'm going to stay at the hospital till she does."

"Of course, I understand. God, I'm so sorry Julie. If there's anything we can do to help…"

Julie cut her off. "Thanks Kirsten, but you're going through enough right now. We'll be fine. But thank you. I'm gonna go back to Marissa now."

"Ok, take care Julie, call me if you need anything."

"Will do, bye"

"Bye."

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School dragged by for Ryan. He couldn't concentrate; millions of thoughts were buzzing around in his head. Marissa didn't appear to be in school, which was slightly odd. Then again, she might be skiving off to get wasted or see Trey. It wouldn't be the first time she's skipped school. I just wish she'd talk to me.

But now, having had time to calm down after being stood up, Ryan had to admit that he was secretly a little concerned as to Marissa's whereabouts.

Ok, this chapter is just intended as a filler; the pace is going to pick up a bit soon. In the next chapter, Ryan will find out what happened to Marissa. Review please 