AN:This is the first chapter of my rewrite of this series, a lot has already changed and therefore the first two chapters don't click together well until I upload the rewrite for chapter 2 but I wanted to post it here. you can also find this story on my AO3 at /works/28207752/chapters/69122133
Frankie Stein was pacing in front of Howleens locker nervously, just as it appeared she was going to bite a hole in her lip tapped her on the shoulder. "Hey Frankie, what's wrong? you look like you're about to start sparking on me." She asked in concern for the
"It's complicated Twy, but, what would you do if you had the opportunity to help someone? But you weren't sure if they would be happy about it?" Frankie asked but to Twyla it seemed she was mostly asking herself. Twyla considered what Frankie said for a moment before she opened her mouth in response.
"Well, that depends on what it is I think, I wouldn't do anything that could hurt someone but I also wouldn't do anything without permission." Twyla spotted Howleen coming down the hall and waved her over, " Just because you think it's helpful doesn't mean it's the right thing to do" was the last bit of advice she could offer before Howleen joined them.
Frankie still was conflicted, she greeted Howleen and let the two talk as she thought to herself considering the best actions to take.I know Jackson wants to live his own life free of Holt, but what if Twyla is right and they are upset with me? But what if it works and I can be with Jackson? No I just have to do this, It's for the best.
"Frankie?" Howleen asked,snapping Frankie out of her thoughts. "Hey Frankie, whats up?"
"Well," Frankie sighed and tucked a lock of white behind her ear before she really started. "Have you ever thought about Jackson and Holt?"
"Well I cant really say that I have, I don't really know them, but what about them? Howleen was looking at Frankie curiously, Frankie nods her understanding, neither noticing Twyla had slipped out of the conversation presumably to do whatever it was she was doing these days.
"Well, me and Jackson are friends and he told me before that he wished he and Holt weren't..."Frankie gestured vaguely, searching for the right words. "attached, that he wouldn't always have to worry about losing himself." Frankie finished. Howleen looked contemplative, Frankie thought that was a good sign and kept going. "Do you think that there's anything Gigi could do about that?"
"I'm not sure if that's a good idea, what if he doesn't want that? have you considered how Holt might feel about things?" Howleen seemed apprehensive but Frankie wasn't going to be deterred now. "I'm telling you Howleen, it would be best for both of them. It's what Jackson wants but he's too shy to ask you himself, I'm not sure about Holt but I doubt he wants to stay trapped inside Jacksons head all the time." She rushed out. Howleen nods her assent.
"Ok, if you're sure.." Howleen starts, Frankie smiles as Howleen summons Gigi. "Gigi, is it possible to wish Jackson Jekyll and Holt Hyde into separate bodies?" Howleen asks just to make sure nothing would go wrong.
"Yes, I've never done it but I know it is possible Howleen." Gigi replied, Howleen was so relieved when after sending Wisp back into the lamp that they were able to find a way to reset her wishes.
"OK, Gigi I wish for Jackson Jekyll and Holt Hyde to have healthy and separate bodies" Howleen wished, having learned her lesson about wishing properly from the whole Wisp experience.
"As you wish." Several things happened at once. Gigi granted the wish and clapped her hands, shouting became clear from another corridor and lastly they saw students running in the direction of the yelling. Naturally Frankie became concerned and followed the commotion trailed by Howleen and Gigi.
They were stopped cold by the sight of an unconscious Jackson in the arms of Deuce, and a very confused but angry Holt being comforted his cousin Heath. "What's going on? Why are we like this now? Is Jackson ok?" Frankie was shocked,it worked but now something's wrong with Jackson, what did I do? FUCK! This isn't gonna be good.. Frankie was broken from her thoughts by the sounds of the boys moving, having decided to go to the nurses office. Frankie was invited to come as a close friend of Jackson.
When they arrived the nurse asked what had happened, Frankie sighed and steadied herself before spilling the truth, knowing it was crucial to Jacksons safety. " I asked Howleen to wish them apart...I-" she was cut off before she could continue by a seething Holt. Deuce and Heath were looking on in shock at scene playing out, although ready to intervene if necessary.
"WHAT THE HELL!?" Holt exploded, Frankie flinched but otherwise didn't move away from him. " What were you thinking Frankie?! Were you thinking at all?" Holt demanded, arms crossed, fury blazing in his eyes.
"I-I was thinking you could live normal lives! I didn't think Jackson would be hurt! I just wanted to free him from yo-" she cut herself off, but it was too late. Heath and Deuce chose that moment to step in, Heath dragging Frankie into the hall.
"You did this because of your stupid crush didn't you? I can't believe you Frankie...Are you happy now?" Heath spoke calmly but anger blazed in his eyes, making Frankie squirm a little bit. She relayed what little she could to Heath, trying not to cry before she left leaving the family and Deuce to deal with the situation at hand.
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