Fabian
Even though nobody noticed it, I saw a change in Nina. She became quiet, and was always up in her room if she wasn't at school. I couldn't help but think that I had done that, that I had made her become sad. Still, I didn't talk to her. Nobody did, except for Amber and Alfie. The others ignored her, as if they didn't care about her again. I wish I had the courage to talk to Nina, but instead, I just watched her, and kept on dating Joy. Joy hadn't done anything but want me.
Nina
I was always one step away from sobbing without stopping, of leaving Anubis house forever. Only Amber cared now, and occasionally Alfie would come up to try to make me laugh. Sometimes he did, but usually he left within the first hour.
One day, I was listening to 'Love the Way You Lie' when I thought about the Aspirin bottle on the counter. Maybe I could end my pain. I mean, I'm sixteen, and so far this is what happened: A year ago my parents died, leaving me so sad I couldn't feel anything for a month. But, my brother cheered me up, and made me a home with him and Gran. Then, he goes off to war, and six months later he dies from poisonous gases while he was trying to get everyone out of an abandoned mine that they were camping in. So then, I start getting bullied by a girl dating my best friend. But, he realizes what she's doing and goes out with me instead, so I'm happy for a little while. Oh, but then I have to go to my brother's funeral, and find out Gran has an incurable disease. So I stay with her for a month, and when I get back, my boyfriend is cheating on me with the girl who bullied me. And to top it all off, she starts bullying me again. Yep, my life sucks.
Yet…do I want to end it? I could have a golden age after this bad one…but can I live through this phase first? All that was driving me was the talent show, and singing that song to Fabian. I decided that I was going to commit suicide.
Fabian
After we set the table, everybody sat down. Joy sat in Nina's old seat, which nobody fussed over anymore. She didn't come down to supper at all, anyway.
But then, something amazing happened. She walked into the dining room, wearing a blue tank top and faded skinny blue jeans. "Hi Amber, Alfie." She said, sitting in between them. Okay, that hurt. She didn't even say hi to me. "Nina…you're down?" Trudy asked, setting a huge salad bowl down in front of us. "Yeah, I just thought it would be nice to eat at the table for once," Nina said sheepishly. She was notably thinner; you could practically see her ribs under the tank top.
Joy gave her a dark look before loading her plate with lettuce. Nina did the same, and everyone dug in. It was very quiet, probably because of the discomfort of having Nina here. "So, Nina…" I started, but I trailed off as soon as Joy gave me a dark look. What was her problem?
"Talent show?" I asked, squinting at the white board as soon as we came in. "C'mon Fabes, I want some smooching before class," Joy giggled. Nina shot me a dark look as she went to sit next to Amber. Ugh, what was with them? "Yes, Fabian, a talent show," Mr. Winkler said as he came in. "Everybody in this class has to do it. Then, there's a group number that you all have to do. No exceptions!" he waggled his finger at us. Great. This wasn't going to be fun.
Nina
"I can't believe that we have to do a group number!" I complained to Amber as we walked home. "Especially since its boys vs. girls. I have to work with Joy!" I added. Amber nodded. "Hello, Martin," I heard a smooth voice say behind me. Without even looking back, I said, "Hi, Jerome."
He turned around so that he was facing me, which meant he had to walk backwards. "So, Nina, remember that dare you made me do before you left?" I nodded, not following him. "Well, you said if I succeeded, I could dare you to do something." I sighed through my nose. "What is it, Jerome?" I was angry, because if he messed up my plans… "You and your group have to come with a dance to Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. And you have to use the words, just like I did." I sighed again, but yielded. This was going to be an interesting talent show.
Sorry for the filler-ish chapter. I'll update every other night, so that I can do this one night and the Chosen Ones the other night.
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