TRIGGER WARNING - Topics about self-harm will be discussed in this chapter. There will be a warning beforehand if you wish to not read it.

Max's Pov - I laid in my bed looking at the photo I took that morning in Chloe's room. Chloe's words ringed in my head, "Photobomb!" I clutched the damn photo as tears dropped onto my bed. I look up to see the other side of my room empty. Jade had left because she needed time to process all of what happened in that crazy week. Although I didn't pull the trigger to kill Chloe… it sure felt like I did. I blame myself for saving the whole town, rather than sacrificing it for the one I loved. Chloe and I only kissed two times, one as a dare but I enjoyed it, and the other was right before I lost her. I'm not even sure if I still have my time powers or not. If I do, I don't fucking want them anymore. They're just a bad reminder of what I could've done to save her. My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on my door. I didn't answer but then the knocking came again and again and again. Until I was angry enough to leap out of bed and tell whoever to fuck off.

"Whoever you are... I want you to fuck o-" I opened the door to see the one person I thought had left me for good... Jade.

45 minutes earlier in Photography class...

Jade Stella Yeager

DOB: July 22, 1995

Jade is described as a slender, slightly built young woman with short hair like Max's. Her white shiny hair is streaked with highlights of jade green, as her silver eyes captivated many students at Blackwell. She wore regular blue jeans, a graphic tee, black jacket to keep herself warm, and maroon shoes. Wearing a necklace of a jade stone carved into a star, along with a woven bracelet with jade stones. Jade gives off an energy that can be approachable to anyone, as she cares for others and puts them first before herself. But packs a punch when needed.

Jade's Pov - I couldn't believe that Chloe was dead for three weeks now. After that damn choice we had to make. I took time off from school. Kate left town due to the viral video being too much for her to handle. Jefferson was arrested for what he did to those girls. And Nathan was also taken in for killing Chloe and overdosing Rachel. Max and I haven't talked since everything happened. I wish I could forget about that whole fucking week we had... but those are the only memories I have left to cherish. Plus the photo of Max, Chloe, Skye, and I making pancakes with Chloe's dad the morning before he died. I sat in my usual spot in the back of the class, staring at the photo of happier and simpler times. Not caring about what the new Photography teacher was talking about. I could fucking care less, because all I cared about was the fact that Chloe was gone. I had heard from Dana that Max hadn't been to class for a few days now. Dana even told me she was surprised to see me back, as she and others wondered if I would come back. Max had isolated herself from everyone after I left and then Kate. When Kate left, the school gave me her room, so I moved out of the room Max and I shared. After class, I headed to the dormitories to go and check up on Max... but I wasn't ready for what I saw.

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Max's Pov - I couldn't believe who showed up at my door. I was in both disbelief and disgusted to see the one person I needed these last few weeks. She couldn't even bother to mutter a single word to me. But I knew she was looking at a certain part of my body.

Go ahead, Jade. I dare you to ask me how I've been doing. "I guess I should ask how you are, but I can tell by just looking at you." She had managed to finally find the words.

"Well... since you know everything, Jade. Why don't you tell me how I am." I sarcastically said to her. "You shouldn't be cutting yourself on your arms, after everything that happened."

"Really? Because what happened sure felt a whole like my damn fault." I tried to hold back the tears as I spoke. "Look, Max. Ch-"

"Don't say her name. You're not allowed to say her name. Not after what you fucking did." My anger was at a breaking point as I snapped at Jade. "You fucking leave for three weeks, and I'm left fucking wondering if you were coming back. I needed you after Kate left and after... she was gone." God Max, you're so pathetic you can't even say Chloe's name. "But your pussy ass decided to leave me here to fucking rot! We went through the same shit together and now you have the goddamn decency to come see me weeks later!?!" At this point, whatever Jade had to say I wasn't going to listen to one bit of it.

"Max... You're right. I shouldn't have left, but after I lost Skye and then Ch-, I mean her. It was too much for me to try and process. I left to get help and you need help too. If you continue like this... I know you're thinking about ending your life." What the hell? Did she just read my mind with her fucking powers!?

"Did you just read my mind?!?" I was about ready to sucker punch her in the face. "No, I read your heart. You know that Chloe wouldn't want this for you, Max. She would want you to live your life in memory of her."

"You don't know what she wants! She's gone! DEAD! I killed her because of the choice I made!"

"Max! Chloe accepted her death before you ever made the decision. She was ready to die if it meant saving the entire town!"

Smack

I looked at Jade as her head jerked to the side after slapping her. She slowly turns her head back to look at me. Tears filled her eyes but she dared not let any stream down her face. What would she be on the verge of crying about? If anything it should be me not her. Unless... there's something else that she's not telling me...

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In an unknown location: "I'm glad I decided to make a deal with the feds. Now, I can continue my mission as that pipsqueak takes the blame for me. The only person left in my way is that damn white, green streaked bitch! But rumor has it that she left, which means this is my chance to strike! Either way I will have you back down in my studio, and together once more with no one getting in my way."