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Robbie's P.o.V

I turn the letter over in my hands several times before I close the door. My eyes fall immediately on Cat and Jade, whose faces are contorted to show their confusion. I suppose that that would have looked slightly weird if you didn't know who he was.

"I suppose you'd like to know who that was," I venture, receiving silent nods. I must be really worrying them, because the happy faces that were there moments ago, are now replaced by pure looks of concern. "That was the family lawyer, or should I say my lawyer."

"What was it about?" Jade asks, "Is it about the house?"

"No that was sorted months ago, the house is all mine." I explain fingering the envelope nervously.

I focus my attention back on the envelope. I saunter through to the living room. I take a seat on the couch. I hear the weak sounds of footsteps following me.

"Robbie, you're scaring us. What's in the envelope?" Cat says. The concern in her voice breaks my attention from the envelope.

"My future," I reply. Why is the universe so determined to screw me over? Can't I just have a short break to sort myself out? "Possibly my death sentence." I expand.

"Robbie, explain. Now!" Jade demands.

I guess I wasn't very clear. I can't hide this from them, not after what I have already hidden. If it was only my life affected I could run from it. But they both deserve better. They deserve the truth.

"I could possibly die like my parents." I begin, "You both know I'm type O- blood. Well this is caused by my parents. They had a genetic defect that only affects people with O- blood. The blood basically poisons all your organs."

I stop here, letting out a great sigh. I throw the envelope on the table as if holding it will hurt me. I look up from the envelope, which so far has been the focus of my attention, to see my friends either side of me. Both with a hand on my shoulder, my mind was so focused I hadn't felt them.

"There is a possibility that I have this defect. The results are in that envelope. The lawyer had it because my parents and I thought it best that I didn't know until I was legally an adult." I finish.

"Are you going to open it?" Cat asks.

I look at Cat, allowing her to see the sheer terror I am feeling right now.

"No. I can't," I say, "But will both of you do something for me."

"Anything," they both say at once.

"I want you to take the envelope. You can open it or not. I am going to go away for a few days. When I get back I will be ready to know the contents of the envelope. Whether it be me reading it or you telling me."

"Where are you going to go?" Jade asks.

"My dad owned an apartment by the beach. I'll crash there it's the least that I can take from him."

With that I get up and go to my room. But not before I say, "Don't forget the cupcakes."

Cat's P.o.V

How can Robbie stand this? I would have just screamed at the world until I was forgotten. He's managing to stay calm and collected. He may have just decided to let some of his situation cripple him, but he came back strong. He chose us to help him. Why did he do that, we now control his life?

"Jade, what are we going to do?" I ask.

"I'm not sure Cat. I think we both need to decide what we think should be done and then reach a compromise. This is quite serious. Robbie has practically let us take control of his future." Jade responds.

Just the Robbie comes back down the stairs with a small bag over his shoulder. It is so much less than he brought Jade earlier. He walks straight over to Jade and hands her his house keys.

"I'm sorry that I can't stay Jade. I would if I thought I could be of any help." Robbie says, surprising me with the amount of concern in his voice.

"Don't worry about me I'll be fine. Just go sort yourself out," Jade responds.

"If you're sure, Jade. I'll just grab a cupcake and be on my way," he says, walking through to the kitchen and then out of the front door.

Wait. Why did Robbie give Jade his keys? And then there is her bag. Is Robbie saying we can have a sleepover? Yay, I love sleepovers.

"Jade are we having a sleepover?" I ask, hoping that she will say yes.

"No Cat I'm staying here for a while." Jade says. She goes over to her bag, which is still on the floor, and looks through its contents to see what Robbie collected.

"But why?" I ask. In all the confusion I had not been able to find out why Jade was upset. I guess now is the best time to approach the subject.

"My dad kicked me out of the house," she explains, allowing her to become teary eyed. I rush over to hug her, but she puts up a hand to stop me. "If you hug me right now, I'm more than likely hit you."

At her warning I cower back. Why didn't she tell me earlier? And why did she tell Robbie before me?

"Before you ask, I told Robbie because I knew he would be the only one to understand. Not just give me pity like most people will." Jade explains, as if reading my thoughts.

"But I do understand," I implore her, trying desperately to get her to let me in.

"No you don't. The first thing you tried to do was hug me. You know I hate hugs and any form of affection normally, so why would that change now. Robbie simply helped me then did what he would always do. Not treat me differently." Jade responds.

"You're right. I'm sorry Jade," I apologise.

"Look Cat I already know what I want to do with Robbie and the envelope. I think you need to think about this." Jade says, handing me the envelope. "Make your decision and then come back here."

With that Jade lifts up her bag and goes upstairs. I am left all alone, holding Robbie's future in my hand.