A/N This chapter is short, but extremely important. I worked really hard on this chapter. I even did a little research. Anyway, enjoy chapter two!
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Chapter 2: Collapse
After Odd had punched out Ulrich, he ran out of the cafeteria and into the woods. He was still hysterical; he was still crying. The blonde couldn't believe how insensitive his best friend was. Had Ulrich given him the opportunity, he would have told the brunette what was wrong. "He can go shove it." Odd muttered to no one in particular. "He's such a jerk. Only worried about himself."
The day's events were cruel and depressing. He thought back to the dining hall again; this time, with more thought. I guess that hitting Ulrich wasn't the right thing to do. He didn't deserve it. He just wanted to know what happened. I was acting extremely foolishly to one of my few friends. He's just so persistent when he wants something; he pushed me over the edge. And that look in his face……I'll never forget it. It wasn't of anger, loathing, or hate, it was of surprise. I hope he doesn't hate……." Odd was thrown out of thought. He stumbled over a seemingly invisible rock.
The purple clad was becoming wobbly and unstable. The stress was getting to him. Each new step took more effort and energy to make. Odd didn't notice too much, as more flashbacks and memories arose. The people taken from me…. They can't……can't be……gone. Odd pleaded with reason. I just….just talked to them the other…..other day. They….they sounded fine on the…….on the phone. Crystalline tears streamed down the downtrodden teen's face. Maybe the police…..maybe they got the wrong people. Isn't…isn't it possible that there are more than two DellaRo…… Odd froze in his tracks and grabbed his chest. Severe chest pain crippled the already trouble-ridden teen. Adding to his pain, the unsuspecting boy also began to shake uncontrollably. Unable to cope, Odd's body shut down. The blonde went limp, slipping into unconsciousness as he fell. He was sprawled on the lush, green forest floor. All that remained was the purple shadow of a boy afflicted.
A/N I hope you liked it. Sorry if you were disappointed with the length. Chapter 3 will be much longer. I had to put this in it's own chapter to emphasize the event. I also want to wish you readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. I'll be back before New Years. Happy Holidays! Review, too! Bye.