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It was the start of summer school, Tabby and Imogen go in together and finally meet up with everyone else. Imogen sighs worriedly, “Do you guys think this is over? Are we really done with all of this? I am having nightmares every night and I don’t think I can handle anything else.” Tabby looks at Imogen with comfort and puts her hand on Imogen’s shoulder, “It’s going to be okay, Imogen. Take a deep breath, alright? We are all here for you and we’re safe. A is gone.” Imogen breaths in deeply and her worriedness soothes, Imogen embraces Tabby and smiles softly
Faran looks over, “As much as I want it to be over, I’m still afraid it isn’t. That fear is never going away and we should be as cautious as possible.” Mouse nodded agreeing, the bell had rung and the group went to their classes. Tabby and Imogen went to Science, Noa, and Faran went to Math and then Mouse went to Computer Class
Imogen and Tabby get into class and sat next to each other. Imogen had found herself looking at Tabby most of the class and wasn’t able to focus on what was going on. Whenever Tabby started to look over, Imogen hurriedly looked away and pretended to do her work. Tabby tilted her head and tapped Imogen, “Hey, are you okay? You keep dozing off and you’re kinda going full jawbreaker.” Imogen looks at her blankly but was still slightly amused by the joke but she didn’t want to show that. “Too soon?” Tabby asked seriously, Imogen shook her head and chuckled, “I just didn’t want to humor that bad joke..” Tabby pushes her playfully, “Hey! That was a great joke and you know it.” As Tabby looks away, Imogen blushes deeply and smiles
Noa was falling asleep in the back of the class as Miss Shepard kept going on and on. The class was so dull that even Faran wasn’t able to keep up. “Do you think it isn’t over?” Faran looked over, “I mean... It can’t be. It was too easy, there is so much more we haven’t even figured out yet.” Noa frowned, “You’re right but this time we’ll be ready and we’ll kill that motherfucker.” Noa said a little loudly, the teacher heard what Noa said, “Noa Olivar. You need to watch your language in my class or I will fail you on the spot. First and final warning.” Noa rolled her eyes but agreed and said, “Yes, ma’am. It won’t happen again.”
Mouse walked into class and saw Ash and quickly walked over to him and kissed him from behind, “Thank god you’re here. I thought I was going to be alone.” Ash turned around and kissed her back, smiling. “I always have a habit of appearing when I’m needed. I’m just that special.” Ash said with a smug smile, Mouse played with his hair and stared at him for a bit before laying her head on his chest. Ash massaged her head as she lay on him, “Are you okay?” Mouse lifted her head, “I’m just tired, so tired. I can’t deal with all of this. I know we’re safe now but it won’t last, it never does. I wanted to have one good year after the shit that happened with my mom and all this hell breaks loose. I just can’t catch a break” Ash rubbed her cheek and looked into her eyes, “Babe, it is going to be okay. I can’t say it's going to get better overnight but it is going to get better. Just know I am going to be here through it all, I will keep you safe no matter the cost. I love you and I won’t let anyone hurt you.” Mouse smiled with reassurance and hugged him tightly