"You just got off of work?" I asked sitting up, completely awake now.

"Minutes ago, but I missed the bus and well-

"Say no more bra, I'll be right there." I said standing up. "Where are you?"

"At the bus stop, outside the entrance of the mall."

"Kay. Hang tight, I'll be there faster than you can say "stick it"

I hung up before she could respond, there was no time to lose.

I've been wanting to see Jen for some time now, I haven't seen her since…well for weeks.

To put it simply, I miss her.

Lately, Jen's been avoiding everyone even her own brother Jonsey, though I have no idea how she manages to do so.

We've tried talking to her about it but she acts like there's nothing wrong. Of course, we know she's lying, but they have no idea why she's acting this way….I think I have an idea, but I just have to wait and see if I'm right.

I snatched my keys off the counter and dashed out my room, in record time I might add, to the kitchen. I glanced out the kitchen window to check the current temperature.

'Sixty-four degrees. Pretty chilly' I thought. 'Jen probably would kill for something warm right now…'

I snapped my fingers, figuring out a solution. "That's it."

Thinking fast, which I don't normally do, I opened the top cabinet near the window, in search of a red packet. I found it easily, mom always had it near the spice jars, and once I had the carton of milk in my hands I started to prepare our favorite beverages.

Hot chocolate was always my favorite, and it was Jen's preferable drink too. It reminded me a lot of my childhood I shared with her, happy ones and few sad ones but I wouldn't change it for anything.

I took out a pair of clean mugs from the sink along with a steel thermos, and carefully poured the steaming hot chocolate in, then sealed it tight with the cap.

I glanced at the clock, surprised at the hour, I had no idea I was taking that long, and rushed out. It was not until I reached my old car, Sally, that I realized that mother nature decided to change the weather…

'Even better.' I smiled as I climbed in. 'Awesome.'

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I sighed miserably as I pulled my hoodie over my head, trying my best to stay warm and dry.

I gave up saying "stick it" after it started raining and focused now what I will say to Jude when he arrives. Its obvious he'd want an explanation for my past absences, everyone wants to know, but I'll be firm and clarify that nothing is wrong.

'But if he didn't believe you before, what makes you think he'll believe you now?'

Before I could argue with my conscious mind a blue car that I know oh so well slowly come to a complete stop obverse from me. I smiled gratefully as the passenger window slid down and I was face to face with Jude who also smiled back.

"Hey."

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