Authors note:

It's my first story but I have had this idea for awhile now and I wanted to share it. So here it is.

A quick note before you start: The italicized words are the thoughts of Jax (and possibly other characters in the future) I'll say if its from another character but if there is no mention of name (ex. Jack thought to himself) if there is nothing like that beside the italicized words it means it's Jax's thoughts.

Well with that out the way...

Read and enjoy!

The sun was shining brighter than usual. It was piercing through the window and cast about the room... A teenager about 17 years old was sitting on the window sill...reminiscing about what transpired 5 months ago...

It was the middle of winter the snow was calm and soothing, except at times when a snowstorm hit. However, today it was tame, the icy wind was just the right amount. Jackson "Jax" Overland a young man of 17 years old, sitting under the shade of a large tree. He was wearing a black t-shirt under a red overcoat, he was a tall and rather built teenager, he had long black hair almost covering his eyes. His eyes, according to him is the most prominent featuare of his face, Hazel with purple splotches around the edge.

Two figures approached another 17 year-old boy known as Jackson Overland, who was the twin brother of Jax followed by a small girl of roughly 9 years old blessed with the name of Flee Overland. "Hey Jax, wanna play a game?" Jack says gleefully "it'll be fuunnn!"

"No, thanks I'll pass"

"But...it's something unique and assure you it's something you've never played before!"

Let me guess? It's one of his stupid made up games isn't it?

"..."

"Aww...c'mon Jax don't be a spoil sport right, Flee?"

Damn it. I hate it when he does that I can't say no to Flee and he damn well knows that.

"Yeah, please big bro?"

"...fine, what's the game?"

"Falling can"

Jack says cheerfully as if it doesn't sound crazy. He says it like it's the most simple thing in the world.

"Excuse me? What the fu- funky squirrel is that?"

"A game that I made up 10 seconds ago"

Amusing, I knew it was some stupid made up game. Why would I think otherwise?

"Alright, I'll bite...how do you play it?"

God why am I doing this?

"Okay so...we each take turns trying to knock down that can, while skating around the rink and we only can use one stone."

"Got it...let's get this over with the sooner the better"

The game starts with Jack as he circles around the can two times he then tosses the rock missing the can entirely and the same goes for Flee she tries to focus and hit the can, and although she hits it she doesn't knock it over. "Aww..so close Flee, you'll get it"

I recall zoning out most of the game, I was even surprised when it was my turn.

"Uhh..Jax? It's your turn"

"Huh? Ohh...right."

I don't even care anymore so i'll just go around once and toss it blindly.

Going around the can one time I throw the rock blindly and it conveniently hits the can and knocks it over. "Aww..what the what? You did on your first try?"

"Well..it seems so...G'bye!"

"Let's go skating, Jack!"

"Sure...Jax you coming?

"Nah...maybe later."

The two of them walked off towards the lake while Jax watched and made his way to the large tree where he just sat and took a nap. Completely unaware of what will happen when he wakes.

Jack and Flee make it to the lake, Jack seeing an opportunity for fun asks if Flee would like to race.

"Hey, Flee wanna race?"

"Sure, Jack I'll beat you!"

Jack and Flee line up side by side getting ready for the race of the century as Jack would dub it. "Ready, set...GOOO!" The race starts off with Flee in the lead, and Jack lagging behind brimming with laughter "You're losing, Jack"

Jack smiles at this and pushes forward he is about to take the lead, but he suddenly hears a crack and he peers down and sees the ice cracking under Flee's feet.

"Flee don't...move."

Upon hearing Jack say that she stops and hears the crack as well she then peers down and sees the ice cracking under her feet. A wave of fear washes over her.

"Jack, I'm scared."

"I know...I know...you're not gonna fall in..." Jack says with clear fear in his voice as well as absolute worry "We're fine."

"No, we're not!"

"Would I ever trick you?"

"Yes, you always play tricks."

"Not this time...just...uhh...look at me...how bout we have a little fun instead?" Jack says trying to make things better and attempt to calm Flee down.

"Jack..."

"We'll...uhh..play hopscotch like we do everyday" he says as the fear in his voice diminishes. He knows that he has to be strong for himself and Flee. He can't show fear. "It's easy as one...two woaahhh...three!" He lands safely beside his staff "Okay then, your turn...easy look at me...just a little closer..." He hooks her leg and tosses her to the safe side by...Jax?

"I woke up and heard Flee say she was scared." He says casually and he sees that Jack is still on cracking ice. "Dude...get the hell out of there!" Jax extends a hand to grab Jack, just as his hand is within grasp, Jack falls into the ice...

"JACK!"

That was five months ago...

The funeral was sad and heartbreaking especially for Flee. Jax felt guilty for sleeping had he gone skating with them Jack would still be alive. He wasn't good at consoling people, so when Flee needed comfort, he just let her dry out her tears in his shirt while he rubbed her back saying it will be okay. However, he knew it wasn't okay he blamed himself for Jack's death.

It was summer and the sun was shining brightly. The mood of Jax however was dark and grim... Flee wouldn't talk to him, heck she wouldn't even leave her room. Jack was closer to her than Jax ever was. He couldn't do a damn thing about it. Flee would just cry and cry there were times when she'd go to Jax's room requesting if she could stay the night. He didn't object of course, he even offered she'd sleep in his bed. He stopped using it ever since Jack died, he spent most of his nights on the window sill staring out in the horizon...

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