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[lauren.]

Jordan;
I pulled into my driveway and got out. I saw the curtain swish close and I walked up the porch. Delilah greeted me at the door. "Hey there sis,"I said picking her up and kissing her cheek. She grinned and hugged me tight around my neck,"Daddy's at it again,"she whispered quietly. I tensed and let out a sigh. I should have came right home, and not have left her here alone.
I walked into the house still holding Delilah and found dad sitting in his recliner, with whiskey in his hand. I frowned as I held Delilah close. "Heeyyy, boyy. Whyy doon't you go get mee anotherrr one,"dad said with a sloppy grin. I cleared my throat,"How's mom?"I asked sending Delilah upstairs.
Dad scoffed,"Dead to the world,"he mumbled as he took a long swig. I winced at his terminology. "I'm gonna go check on her then,"I said before dad could get violent.
Ever since mom came down with cancer a year ago, dad has gone down hill. It hurt, really, knowing that we used to be so close. I also hate for Delilah to live in this type of environment.

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Let's...time skip for about a week, yeah?
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Marly
I was sat in study hall beside a girl I'd met three days ago -- her name was Chase and she was pretty awesome. She chatted quietly with me about some people in the library with us, but I didn't really understand because I didn't really know any of these people. My mind strayed to other topics, like Jordan, who had been on my mind more often than not lately. I sighed and doodled more loops on my paper. We'd not really hung out that often, although his friend Brandon had tried talking to me a few times. It had disheartened me a bit.

[lauren.]

Jordan;
I ran a hand through my hair as I hurried to my locker. This week hasn't been very good at all. Mom was getting more sick, Dad was drinking more, and Delilah was now asking questions. I grabbed some things I needed out of my locker, knowing I was late for class.

[grey scale:]

Marly
"So, that's Madison Sparks...I don't think you'd like her much, she can be kind of a bitch at times. Plus she's, like, been with almost every guy at the school. Her and Emily," Chase whispered conspiritorily to me, laughing quietly and rolling her eyes. I just smiled in response, looking around and, with surprise, seeing the girl Emily in the library with us.

[lauren.]

Jordan;
I quickly headed off to my class but realized there was a note on it saying the class was in the library today. I groaned and headed in that direction, praactically dropping my books everywhere. I managed to get into the library with a loud entrance. I winced as the librarian shushed me.

(I'll play a little bit of Emily lol)
Emily felt someone looking at her so she looked up seeing it was that new chick. She glared at her then looked over at the doors seeing Jordan. She grinned and smoothed out her clothes.

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Marly
I heard somebody making a late entrance, but being the generally unsociable person that I was, kept my head down as Chase kept talking. I just wanted to sleep, really.

[lauren.]

Emily stood up and waved her hand,"Jordan!"she called not caring that attention was drawn to her, or that the librarian was glaring at her.

Jordan;
I glanced slightly in Emily's direction, debating if I should go over there. I wasn't really in the mood to mess with her. I quickly changed my direction and went for an empty table. Time to myself would be a great thing at the moment, especially with all the homework I have.

[grey scale:]

Marly
I looked up when I heard Emily say Jordan's name, and followed him in my peripheral vision as he sat by himself. He seemed to do that so often, putting himself off away from everybody. I sighed silently and turned back to my doodles.

[lauren.]

Emily pouted and sat back down. She glared at the people who were snickering at her.

Jordan;
I pulled out my work and stared down at it. I didn't feel like doing it. I yawned, feeling so tired. I rubbed my face and rested my chin on my hand and closed my eyes. I'd only shut my eyes for a little bit then I'd start.

[grey scale:]

Marly
"Do you know Jordan?" Chase asked me quietly, leaning in so the librarian didn't hear. I looked at her and frowned. "Jordan who?" I asked, playing dumb. She smiled and shook her head. "That Jordan, silly!"

[lauren.]

Jordan;
I fell asleep quickly but was woken up with a jolt when the teacher came by and woke me up. I sighed and looked around the room. My eyes landed on Marly and I frowned softly. I haven't talked to her much. She probably thought I hated her. I don't, I just... need to get myself together.

[grey scale:]

Marly
I shook my head at her. I wasn't lying, anyway. I don't really know him. That well, anyway. We only spent one afternoon together, is all. She nodded, somewhat disappointed. "Oh. I was just wondering."

[lauren.]

Emily stood up, gathering her things and headed over to Jordan. She took a seat beside him, scooting closer. "Hey Jordan,"she purred and began talking to him ninety to nothing.

Jordan;
I groaned internally as Emily came to pester me. My head was pounding now and I was just ready to get out of here. I closed my eyes breathing in and out through my nose to calm me down. "Jordan? Jordan? Are you even listening to me?"Emily pestered, rubbing my shoulder.
I cringed and looked at her angry,"Leave me the hell alone,"I whispered harshly at her.
"W-what?"Emily asked shock definitely on her face. "Come on J, you're just really tense-"
"I said, leave me the hell alone!"I yelled, pounding my fist against the table. I could feel eyes on me now. I glanced around and quickly got up, leaving the library and a dumbfounded Emily.

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Marly
I watched him leave with wide eyes, then looked at Emily accusingly. What had she done? I felt something nudge my side and I looked over to see Chase smiling. She jerked her head in the direction of the door. "Go after him, he's like mega pissed off," she whispered quietly, grinning. I frowned at her. "I said -- " She waved me off. "That you didn't know him, yeah, yeah. I saw you eating lunch with him on the first day." I looked at her quizzically. Was she like, stalking me or something? She sighed. "When Jordan sits down by the quiet, pretty new girl, and completely ditches his friends, everybody, even me, looks. Jussaying. And anyway," she continued, poking her thumb in the direction of the door. I ignored her comment about me being pretty. "You need to go see if he's okay. None of his other friends are in the class, unless you count Emily dearest over there," Chase said, rolling her eyes. I nodded, stood, and quietly excused myself from the library, ending up in the hallway outside rather soon. The only thing was, I had absolutely no clue where Jordan was.

[lauren.]

Jordan;
I made my way outside, towards the track around the football field. Emily was so annoying, she could never take a hint. I took off running down the track, going until I couldn't anymore. I have never gone off on anyone like that, not even my dad when he gets really angry. I started in a steady jog but then thoughts of my mom came and I ran harder. She was dying... What was going to happy when she's gone? Oh yeah, dad's probably going to leave. I let out a breathy laugh at the idea of that then the laugh died off as I realized it might be true.