She made her way to Nate's locker; Cassie was by his side with the most horrendous cleavage she had ever seen.

Lexi slapped Nate Jacobs across his fucking face.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Cassie screamed in horror.

She grabbed her sister's hair and dragged her across the hallway and yelled "You're coming with me!"

Well at least in her mind, cause all she was actually doing was stare in disappointment and complete horror, she couldn't believe them displaying a fake ass loving relationship, she wouldn't stop Maddy if she kicked both their asses.

Jules walked to her, mixture of confusion and pure disgust on her face "When the fuck?"

Lexi sighed and shrugged "I knew she was going through a mental breakdown, but not like this"

"How's Maddy?" Jules whispered looking around

"Haven't seen her all day" she answered "could you check on her actually? I'm... I don't think it's my place to reach out with this going on"

"Sure!" Jules got her phone out and immediately texted her "I'll try calling her in a bit... ummm have you...? Have you seen Rue...?"

Lexi squeezed her hand and shook her head "Mrs. Bennett says it's better if we take it slow with her recovery, but ummm I have Gia's phone, I ask her how Rue's going, you probably have it too"

Jules fixed her hair and shook her head "Her mom let me know she was home but...we didn't...could you tell me if you get any news?"

"Sure" Lexi assured her. The two gave each other one last comforting smile before going their ways.

This time she did approach Cassie and Nate, gosh, they acted as if they were glued together.

"Cassie" she called

Her sister shielded herself behind Nate, he muttered something about leaving her alone, Lexi wasn't going to listen to anything that piece of shit said.

"Cassie" she tried again "Please. Mom's not doing good"

"She's old enough to take care of herself. I'm living my life, you should too" her sister finally answered and walked away hand in hand with Nate.

"Selfish bitch" Lexi hoped her sister heard her, but she wasn't sure if she had said it out loud or not.

XXXX

She had made huge progress today; Ash hadn't rolled his eyes when she knocked on their door, it was probably because she had baked and brought a tray of cookies for the third time, but nevertheless it was progress. Perhaps he might even talk with her after the 10th tray.

It was a surprise Ash had joined their tv watching hangout, he'd usually leave them to be, but was now sitting on the other couch across from them. She was happy he wasn't avoiding her anymore.

"Yo these cookies are fire Lexi" Fez announced after his sixth one "how you learn to do them?"

"My mom keeps a recipe book" she explained with a smile "we have all sort of desserts there"

"You know how to make souffle?" Ash suddenly asked, his cold façade softening for a split second.

"Ummm I haven't done one, but yeah, I think I can find a recipe. You'd like me to bring you one?" She asked gently.

He suddenly looked his age, just a kid asking for a dessert. He nodded "Chocolate?"

"Sure" she smiled "I'm not an expert whatsoever in baking, but I promise to try"

He nodded.

"Ash, what we say if Lexi's being nice?" Fez called, clearly trying to teach a valuable lesson.

Ash's eyes shined mischievously, and he shot back "I love you or some shit like that, you tell me"

Lexi let out a laugh, and quickly tried to cover her mouth "I'm sorry"

"Yo, that's fucked up bro" Fez went red and flipped him off.

Ash chuckled quietly at his own joke seeing Lexi had too.

"Can't trust nobody no more" Fez joked looking between the two of them holding back their laughter.

Lexi leaned into him, her hands around his arm. Gosh, she liked touching him so much.
"I'm sorry" she told him "But hey, I said it too"

Ash snorted but she could tell his expression had softened "You two are fucking annoying"

Fez kissed the top of her head.

Xxxxx

It was 2 am, her eyes were starting to sting, and eyelids feel heavy, but she always finished what she started.

Lexi folded Cassie's clothes, half of her sister's wardrobe was on the ground, while the other was already neatly organized and put back. She wasn't sure of why she was doing that, it had started as a normal cleaning, but Cassie had fucking lost her mind and messed her almost always neatly closet, Lexi could not fucking stand it anymore.

Cassie loved her clothes, she loved her light blue skirt, how could she have forgotten to take it with her? Why was it thrown into a pile, completely neglected? What about her brand new lilac sweater? Even the fucking navy-blue top they had fought over the week before? Lexi took that one back.

She felt tears streaming down her face, she was fucking angry, why was she crying?

Truth is that Cassie could take any of her tops, even take her bed and side of the room. Lexi would gladly give anything she had if she could just have her sister back.

She reached for her phone.

I love you stupid bitch. She typed and sent.

As she was about to put her phone down, she noticed a brand-new text from Rue. She was apologizing for everything and asking if they could meet at her house.

Lexi wiped away her tears and accepted. Perhaps it was Fez's fault, but she couldn't help to feel this was some kind of superior sign, it was silly and nonsensical, but her heart felt warm, and she would hold onto that hope.

If Rue could come back, so could her sister.