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Draft 8: And Thus, One of 'Them' Finds Her

<This is a really long chapter>

Dear Peter,
In total, I have seven major villains in my life. My mom and soulmate are arguably the worst of the bunch. But that doesn't lessen the crimes of the others. Every day, it feels like one of them will show up. It's very unlikely, especially since it's been five years and I still don't remember the details of how some of them look. I don't know what I'd do if I actually meet one of them...

Excerpt: 18 years old Jinnx's journal.

•~Jayden~•

''Have you seen Jinnx?'' I asked.

"For the hundredth time Jay, I'm stranding right beside you. If I'd seen her, you would to." Zane responded making me groan out loud while pushing back my white hair.

I would entertain his urge to see me angrier if I hadn't already seen him repeatedly shaking his leg. A sure Zane sign that he was worried too.

He sighed. ''Come on, cheer up! If she wants to see us, she'll show up. Besides, how hard could it be to find a short brown skinned, black haired pirate?'' Zane asked surprisingly trying to make me feel better.

''All she need is a large hoodie over her head and she's the same with all the other short people that just seem to be everywhere since yesterday.'' I countered feeling more agitated.

We were reunited on Monday, actually made peace on Tuesday and chatted on Wednesday after Zane had somehow gotten her number.

Thursday, she went MIA. It was already Friday evening and I'd still heard nothing from her.

I knew it was too short a time to get worried but, I just knew she was deliberately avoiding me. Why? Where did I go wrong?

Zane rolled his eyes. ''They're everywhere because you're actively trying to find one.'' My glare made him raise his hands in surrender. ''I'm worried too, alright?'' He defended before sighing. ''You sure you didn't see her yesterday?'' He asked.

I shook my head. ''I last spoke to her on Wednesday and she told me she'd have violin practice with Aksel because of Jordan or something."

Zane thought for a moment before a look of realization came over his features. "Ohh. Now everything makes sense." He looked at me like he was contemplating telling me before he finally shrugged.

"I'm only telling because it's Jin and because Aksel might actually need his ass beaten." He folded his arms. "Aksel wasn't nice to her the day they first met. He spoke harshly, said who-knows-what to her and now she's totally scared of him. Usually, he's really apathetic to people, tho I don't know if you noticed but recently he's been-"

"Bullying the hell out of everyone?" I took the words out of his mouth making him nod. I could already feel my anger rising. "Where is he?" I demanded.

Zane grinned crookedly. ''I think he just finished his...'' he checked his phone. ''... basketball practice. He should be in his shower room.'' He reported, happy with the idea of conflict and drama as usual. I would hit him if I didn't want to do that to Aksel first. I headed for the shower rooms while Zane yelled I should make sure not to hurt Aksel's face at least.

I got to his 'private' shower room and barged in not bothering to knock. There he was, all dressed up as he used a towel to dry his ridiculously long hair. ''Aksel!'' I yelled as I stormed towards him.

He looked up to see me and raised a brow. ''What are you doing here Jay?'' He questioned. He sounded like he knew exactly why I was there.

I let out a breath of disbelief at his boldness. Acting like he didn't do anything.