Jackie's Personal Day

Chapter 2: Sticks and Stones

Mariel got Jackie's text within seconds, she respected her wishes not to tell everyone, but at least have a heart to heart with Matt. 

"So, you guys wanted to speak with me?" Matt said sitting on the couch. He was still given angry looks from a few of the other members. "....Ok, I think we get the point, guys. I fucked up. Can you at least stop giving me those looks?" He asked nervously. "No, Matt. We can't. Not until you hear us out." Inez snapped. "Jackie wanted at least one day to herself, but apparently you can't provide that, right as we were about to declare what we wanted to do today." Slider chimed in. Matt rolled his eyes for a brief second before sighing heavily. "Look, I wasn't saying she HAD to come with us, I was just surprised that she didn't wanna hang out! We always do things as a unit y'know?" Matt said trying to plead his case. Inez and Mariel exchanged confused looks before shrugging. "Well...you DO have a point, Matt. We have always done things together, but sometimes, one of us just wants a little peace and quiet." Mariel explained. "She wasn't saying she wanted alone time to hurt your feelings, she just wanted a day to herself." Matt thought on it for a moment before excusing himself from the living room. The others agreed that they'd have a day to themselves as well, without Matt. 

Meanwhile, Jackie had arrived at her destination. She stepped out of the buss, still clutching her brochure. "This place looks nice...reminds me of the town where Mariel's trailer is..." she thought to herself. After a few minutes of walking, Jackie had decided to stop by the new cafe that had just opened. Once she entered, after being greeted by the scent of freshly ground coffee beans. there was a person there that seemed...oddly familiar. A girl, roughly 18, who sported a pair of space buns and a similar outfit to Jackie's, except with a few minor changes such as a blue birthstone attached to her necklace and the absence of earrings, but did have two matching blue bracelets.

"Welcome to Bean Me Up. How may I help you?" the girl chimed. Jackie was a bit shocked at first, but came to her senses. "Its my first time here, mind if I just sit down and look at the menu?" Jackie asked. The girl nodded and handed a menu over. Jackie then sat down and began to look at the options. "I don't know why, but that girl seems....familiar.... But I can't put my finger on it..." she muttered....