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💋𝒥𝒪𝒮ℰ𝒫ℋ:𝒫𝒜ℛ𝒯 2 (𝒮𝒜𝒟 𝒞ℋ𝒜𝒫𝒯ℰℛ)💋

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     ⚠️MENTIONS OF HITLER AND NAZIS⚠️
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I've been dating Joseph for a few weeks now, and I've been happier than ever. I even told mama about him, and she insisted on meeting him. We ended up having dinner with his parents, but I could tell his dad was...not normal. Joseph had told me his dad had just gotten out of a concentration camp, and was extremely paranoid and on edge all the time. "Don't worry," I told him. "It'll be okay."
We really hit it off during dinner, and Joseph's dad even started to calm down a little. Anyways, my point is, me and Joseph don't seem to be breaking up any time soon. And this was established when we all agreed to live together when we arrived in France. Our original plan was to get to Cuba, but plans were changed when Cuba turned us away. Now, we're returning to Europe, but as far away from Germany as we could. Me and Joseph's family got assigned to France, and we were leaving in 2 days. I was so excited!! That night, as I was lying down in bed, I thought about my new life with Joseph, and fell asleep peacefully.

✰🪐𝒯𝒲𝒪 𝒟𝒜𝒴𝒮 ℒ𝒜𝒯ℰℛ🪐 ✰
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Two days later, I was latching up my bag when Lily came running up to me. "Y/N, your BoYfRiEnD's at the doooooor 😏"
I rolled my eyes and pushed Lily away. "Thanks, weirdo."
Lily pouted and ran off to Jackson. I walked over to the door and opened it, to no other than Joseph and his parents were standing there. Mama pushed through the door to talk to Mrs. Landau, as I stepped outside to talk to Joseph. Lily and Jackson ran to Ruthie, Joseph's little sister. They were happily conversing about how they would start kindergarten together while showing off their stuffed toys to each other. Mrs. Landau was talking to Mama about everything they could do together or something.
Joseph nervously rubbed his neck. "You ready to go the France?"
"I'm more than ready! I've always wanted to visit," I replied.
Joseph smiled and chuckled. "You look so cute when your excited. Come on, I think we're leaving now."
I blushed and followed Joseph out of the ship. Lots of people were there, ready to say goodbye and ready to leave. I held Joseph's hand, and we headed down onto French soil. I turned and smiled at him, and he smiled back. He squeezed my hand and kissed my cheek. Hitler is thousands of kilometers away. I have a great boyfriend, and Mama is happier than I've seen her in years. Everything will be okay.

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     Scratch that. Things really took a turn for the worst. Hiding in an old schoolhouse while Nazis barked out orders to each other, their shining lights casting eerie circles on the walls. Jackson, and Lily sobbed quietly in Mama's arms. I clutched onto my mothers hand while Joseph tried to calm down Ruthie. Mrs. Landau suddenly shushed us as we turned to the front door of the schoolhouse. I looked around, and I noticed we were surrounded! There was no where to go, and we looked around in panic. Suddenly, Joseph turned around and smashed the window with his elbo. I saw blood spray from his sleeve, but in seconds he was too busy to care. He was lifting Ruthie and my siblings out the window. Once Mrs. Landau and Mama were out the window, it was me and Joseph's turn.
"Come on, Y/N!" He whisper-shouted.
"I-I'm scared, I can't move! I—"
I was interrupted by the sound of German soldiers speaking in our home language. The door was kicked down, and light illuminated me and Joseph's horrified faces. He grabbed my hand and lifted me through the window, and we darted off into a field where we met with our parents. We all stayed in a tight embrace as the Germans rushed past us.
     As we were carefully sneaking through the field, we spotted a cottage with the flights still on.
     "I'm going. We need to stay low!"
I stared at Joseph, and I nodded. Mama, Jackson, Lily, and I will be fine on our own. The Landaus were in a lot more trouble with the Nazis, so they deserve to be safer. The Landaus darted off into the field, and we followed. Once they made it to the cottage, Joseph pulled me into a final kiss. I never wanted it to end, but all good things come to a close. Joseph cupped my cheek and stared into my eyes, tears forming.
     "I'll find you again, my love. I promise."
I cried when he left. I reached my arms out for him, as if I could pull him back to me, but Mama held me back. We made our way back to the schoolhouse, hoping the raid was over.
Suddenly, I heard a loud laugh and a yell:
"IT'S UP TO YOU. THE GIRL OR THE BOY. YOUR CHOICE"
     I turned around so fast I started getting dizzy, but I couldn't care less. I darted through the field, tears flying down my cheeks. I crouched down, and slightly separated the tall grass to see what was going on. I noticed Joseph and Mrs. Landau being taken away by an SS officer! And poor Ruthie was standing there, alone with her stuffed bunny, Bitsy.
     "NO—"
Mama clapped her hand over my mouth and dragged me into the grass. Lily and Jackson started softly crying. The SS officer was too busy dragging away Joseph and his mom to hear us. I stuck my head out of the grass slightly, enough to see Joseph's scared face look to mine, tears spilling over. He smiled at me,  then quickly looked away as to not draw attention. I ducked back down into the grass, my tears spilling over waterfalls. Mama pulled me into a hug and let me cry into her chest. Mama suddenly pointed to the cottage, where Ruthie was getting help from a kind lady! I'm glad Ruthie was safe. Now, it's just us left in our little family.
    
     I keep thinking about if we would have gotten away if I hadn't frozen up.

     If I hadn't stopped, Joseph and Mrs. Landau could have survived.

     If I hadn't been paralyzed in fear, I could still be with the only person I have ever loved.

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✨A/N: WOW. This is the longest chapter I have written so far!!! I had so many ideas for this, so sorry for how long it is! I hope you enjoyed!!✨