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1986
Hawkins Indiana

'Chapter Five: The Nina Project'

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'Chapter Five: The Nina Project'

'I see where you live'

Me and Steve lie on the sofa's as everyone has decided to get waffles and bacon from Mrs Wheeler, I'm surprised I haven't gone yet but then I remember why.

Thinking about Max and what happened last night scared the shit out of me, my head even pounds when thinking about it. Wondering what would've happened if the music didn't break her free from that trance terrifies me.

Thinking about Max dying absolutely shatters my heart in the deepest ways possible.

Steve shook me slightly as my head rests against his chest, we all slept down here protecting Max and to be honest...I didn't think we wanted to separate from each other.

I rub the sleep from my eyes and sigh. I wish I could get the image of Max lying still on the grass lifeless on the floor and I can't shake it away. I tense even wondering about it.

"You okay? Did you sleep well?" Steve questions, resting his hands on my stomach. His hands caressing my skin making me slowly melt into his touch. My heart does leaps faster than before.

"Yes..I'm okay-" I began but I would be lying to myself and try to relax against his chest. "Just concerned, confused and on edge." I sigh out only to become a whisper.

I was in a state. Max was family to me and all this shit pulled the rope tighter. I couldn't keep hanging on but I have to not just for sake...for Max's as well.

Steve lifts us up slightly and tugs my arm telling me to turn around and face him. If I looked at him all my emotions would come spilling out not only because of Max but because I haven't been able to grieve my aunt.

I had a cry over her but I wasn't able to fully grieve once the funeral was over I had to protect Kyle and Joey, I put their happiness above mine. I try so hard to pull myself together and act tough but the cracks are shattering and i can't hold on any longer.

As I turn around, I see the concern in his eyes and how he feels pity towards me. "Jules it's okay to let the pain out, break. I'll mend the pieces back together just for you. I'll do anything for you. If you wanted a star I would certainly catch one for you.-" he expresses showing the care and devotion he has towards me. "I'll catch you if you fall. I'm here for you." He finishes and I couldn't help but let a tear slip through my eye.

I couldn't help but fall deeper into the hole I made for myself. This may have been the worse situation to cry but I couldn't help it, I needed to grieve everything. My aunt Jenni.

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