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Cast In Stone
Chapter Five

Still in Clawd's car, eating the lunch they ordered from a local fast food place near the school, Deuce lightly shrugged as he picked at his meal, "I don't know… it just seems like, our relationship is more and more about her anymore. It's all about what Cleo wants… she doesn't ask for my input on even the little things anymore. Like, which outfit or what earrings… at one time she used to only care about impressing me. Which I even told her to chill out on that because I liked her just the way she is… if I had the old Cleo back; I'd still be crazy about her but as of right now, I can't stand her."

Heath gave a sympathetic nod, he always knew when to joke around and when to be serious, despite some monsters hardly being able to believe he could be serious at all. "Do you think it could've happened when you told her to stop doting on you so much? I mean, you did say at one time she was all about impressing you. Before you, and you can even ask Clawd this, she was more so wrapped up," he chuckled at the pun. "in uh, impressing Monster High with her Queen Bee ways. So maybe she took that as one step forward and two steps back, y'know?"

Deuce thought about it for a moment, "Nah, I don't think so… I mean, I told her that and she didn't pay much attention to me, she doesn't really pay much attention to me whenever I want to talk lately. As I said, now she just… it's all about her. It's like she's in the relationship with herself, all by herself - because I don't feel involved anymore."

Clawd nodded, as well as Heath this time. "Well Deuce… maybe have a 'trial separation' and see how it works out for you?"

Deuce gave his shoulders a shrug. "What if I don't want it to be just a trial?"

Clawd's eyes widened a little, but he then nodded. "Oh. Well then, perhaps you should let her know. It won't be easy to break up with Cleo – I had it easier because you were in the picture. I'm not making excuses or pinpointing, I'm just saying, she had a distraction. Where as now, she doesn't. So if you do break up with her, good luck, that's all I mean."

Deuce nodded in agreement. "So… have you guys ever noticed, the normie?" He asked suddenly, so positively unsure of why he did so. This wasn't the kinda thing he wanted to discuss with the guys, not yet anyway.

Heath narrowed his eyes, "Excuse me, but that's my cousin. And I find what that blogger said about him, absolutely disgusting. That person knows shit all and I swear, if I find them… there will be hell to pay. Pure, pure hell."

Deuce was surprised to see this side of Heath, but then again… the normie was his family. Of course he felt that way. "He's… your cousin? You guys are related?"

Heath nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, yes we are blood related cousins."

Deuce couldn't feel happier at this point. "What's his name?"

Heath looked at Deuce, raising an eyebrow. "Jackson Jekyll, why?"

A small smile appeared on his face. 'I won't forget his name ever again.' He promised himself.

The period right after lunch for Jackson, was peer tutoring Mad Science with Mr. Hack. Then after that period was his actual Mad Science class, and the last period of the day was Dead Languages. That made for two periods of three in the afternoon, which he spent with Gorgon.

He felt so estranged yet flattered that Deuce took the time to talk to him… and stare at him. Just because Deuce had glasses on, it didn't mean that he couldn't see into them, even if it was ever so slight. "Jackson…" he hadn't bothered to come back to reality upon first hearing his name. "Jackson, you feeling alright boy?"

He gave his head a shake, ironically feeling a little dizzy. It must've been the different fumes in the room. "Yes, sir?"

Mr. Hackington gave a smile, "There you are, back to reality I see."

Jackson solemnly nodded, "Yeah, wish I wasn't though."

The teacher gave a nod of his own. "I hear you. Here, why don't you go to the library, take a break and get away from here, hmm? Just let me know if you're coming to class or not, so I can set things aside for you."

Jackson gave a nod, "Yeah, sir… with all due respect, I'm dizzy as hell."

Luckily Mr. Hack assisted Jackson out of the classroom, with his belongings. He also gave Jackson an entire copy of the lesson, the results of the lab they were going to do and what not. All that he'd need for the next couple days even.

Jackson pulled out his old, somewhat updated cellular device. He could never keep it on or anything, the battery in it died after an hour, so he only had it for an emergency. Dialing a familiar number he waited upon hearing the dial tone. "Hi mom… it's me. I don't feel well at all… can I come home please?"

Just then, Manny happened to be turning the corner. "Talking to mommy?" He inquired teasingly.

Jackson turned around, "Actually yes, I am. Now leave me alone, Manny. I don't need your shit today." His eyes widened, "No, no – not you mom… please… if you could come and get me? Thanks. Yes, I love you too…" Before Jackson could say another word, Manny had taken the cell phone from Jackson and tossed it up against the wall, the poor phone just shattering upon impact. "thanks. Thanks a lot Manny."

Manny shrugged nonchalantly. "Not a problem normie, so tell me… why are you calling your mommy?"

Jackson went to shove his way past Manny, but failed. Why today of all days? Why any day actually? "None of your business now let me through, I need to go get my stuff… I just wanna go home and sleep… please. Not today."

His earned response was Manny shoving him hard up against the lockers. Manny went to say something, when he noticed the normie begin to cough, at first it was a cough… but then it was more. He wasn't utterly dumb; he knew that Jackson stated he wasn't feeling well, so after that impact he'd probably throw right up.

Jackson tried his best to hold it in, however he just couldn't anymore. Upon letting it go, there was very little substance and a little bit blood coming from his mouth at that moment, no matter how hard he tried to cover it up it had just happened.

Manny backed up, feeling suddenly horrified. The normie was spewing blood? Was this… normal? "Hey, back off him Manny… can't you see he's sick?"

In a bit of a daze, Jackson was able to tell that his cousin had come to the rescue this time. He made a mental note to thank him later. "I… I didn't know…"

"Well you do now, get lost." Heath made his way to Jackson's side, as he hurled a little more. "Hey, you alright?" He didn't think so, despite Jackson nodding that he was alright.

His voice was soft and a little hoarse, "Mom… she's waiting… I think…" he trailed off weakly.

Heath helped Jackson as they made their way outside. Sure enough, his mom was waiting there in the vehicle, she hopped out of it as soon as she saw the mess Jackson was in. "My poor baby," she said in a hushed whisper as she gave Jackson a hug. He was too exhausted to fight back. "let's get you home. Thank you sweetheart, for aiding your cousin outside."

Heath gave a nod, "Anytime…"

She opened the vehicle door for Jackson, upon shutting it she turned to Heath. "Would you get any homework he'll be missing my dear?"

"Yes, of course I will Auntie."

She smiled, "Thank you dear, now we'll be in touch okay? Love you!" She made her way back into the vehicle and Heath watched as they sped off down the street.

He let out a big sigh and muttered under his breath. "Jackson… if you don't let me know what's going on… I swear."

Yay! Chapter Five is now done too, woot! Hope you enjoyed it!

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