My Pathetic Excuses: School, Homework, School trip, this cipher challenge that keeps me up all night every week, and… -drumroll- writers' block!!

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There's gonna be a time skip thingy somewhere in this one! ('cause it's kinda pointless to write the same thing over and over… you'll understand) And I'm sorry if it's a bit short… read my pathetic excuses… I'm not joking about them.

Notice: THIS FIC IS ENDING SOON!! –gasp- Yeah I know… that's why I've been having writers' block… I've been trying to either make it a good ending or extend it… somehow. Actually… this might be the penultimate chapter!! Noo!!

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Chappie 10: Again, and again, and again, and again.

"Freeze, scumbags." They turned to see Chief Wiggum, Lou, and, this time, Eddie.

Lisa knew that they were going to keep a good eye on her this time. Aria put her hand on Lisa's shoulder for reassurance. She knew it was worth another shot.

The drive back to Springfield had no stops in-between and Eddie held onto her throughout the journey. She felt like a convicted criminal but, then again, there wasn't much more she could do. She saw the police car drive up to 743 Evergreen Terrace and park up by the driveway. The front door opened to reveal Marge running up to the car shouting, "Lisa! Oh, my darling, I was so worried about you!" She quickly opened the door and began suffocating Lisa with a tight hug. Lisa realised she needed to act as normal as possible to get away with all this.

"Mom, Mom! You're chocking me!"

"Sorry, honey, I just missed you so much! What have you been doing? Where have you been?"

"Umm… sorry, Mom. I think I got… a little ahead of myself."

"Oh, honey, that's ok. Everything's going to be fine now. Let's go get you in some clean clothes, shall we?"

"Okay, Mom."

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Later that day, in complete silence Lisa slipped out of their home and ran off, once again.

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The day after, even, the police came, once again, to take her back to her home

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By two weeks Lisa has gone between places over seven times.

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"Mom! What are we doing? Are we just going to let her waste our time like this?"

"Oh, honey, I'm not sure… but the harder we try, the further away she pushes us. I don't know what to do."

"Give up, already! Seeing her face already makes me feel sick."

DING! DONG!

"Oh, let me just get the door."

"Mom! It's her!!!"

Marge gripped the doorknob and turned it.

"L-l-lisa…"

"Yes?" She replied hastily in annoyance.

"Umm… well… just come in."

"Hmph."

She motioned Lisa to sit on the couch and she sat down with a huff. Marge sighed and went to sit by her, hoping to comfort her.

"Lisa…, I need to ask you, how long do you think you can keep this up? You're tearing this family apart."

'tearing it apart, feh. That's your job, to keep it together. I'm not part of your "family" anymore.'

"Whatever." She got up and started walking towards the stairs.

"Wait," Lisa turned around, waiting for her to continue, "Please, don't leave anymore. Just don't go and run away. Stay here, please, Lisa." She just rolled her eyes in return and carried on up the stairs.

'You want me to stay here? Fine, I'll stay here for a while. Won't make a difference either way, it's all going to end soon anyway. I'll just humour them for the time being.' She banged her door shut and lay on her bed. 'Maybe some sleep to help clear my mind…'

"Lisa," The wind seemed to whisper, "Lisa, Lisa."

She looked around "Whuh? I'm… here again?" She walked forwards through the thick patch of woods and soon reached a clearing, the same clearing. She turned around looking for where the whispers came from. A raven flew past her swiftly but instead of seeing the woman from before, she say Milhouse.

"M-Milhouse?"

"Yes, Lisa. I've been waiting for you."

"Wha-what's going on?" He chuckled.

"You still don't understand. Well, that's why I'm here I suppose."

"I… I… no I don't understand. I've been needing to talk to you in such a long, long time."

"I'm afraid there is not much to be said but know this, you will have to make a big decision soon that could change your life forever."

"Decision? Hasn't my life been changed enough?"

"…Lisa, this will be your final decision. I can't help you in it. You'll be on your own. But, whatever the outcome, just remember that things will work out. I have faith in you Lisa, always have and still do."

"Milhouse…" He began to fade away with the surroundings.

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Yup, short. Sorry. But I'm definitely updating soon! It's half term, and nothing's going to stop me!!! –looks over at giant pile of homework- ahhh crap.

Review if you like. They make me happy, but I won't force you like some people –smile-