Day 6

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Rose's P.O.V

Looks like I'm the first to wake up, again, since I'm alone I decide to go into the clothes department and change into my clothes for the day, which are black jeans, a dark blue singlet, a grey over the shoulder sweater and black high top converse. I then braid my hair in two and pin them up to make a crown braid, shaking my aching arms.

"Is it alright if I change too?" Oscar walks around a rack of modern dresses.

"Of course you can. I'll just get out of your way." I smile and hearing a "Thanks" I walk back to the 'sleeping quarters' to find everyone but Rickie awake. I look up as Ashford walks over to the clothing section just as Oscar walks out wearing black board shorts, a plain grey t-shirt and black vans. I can't help but frown at the lack of coverage but I quickly let it go, seeing that Jared steps up with a concerned look on his face.

"Go put jeans on and while you're at it, a leather jacket. Tell Ash the same." Oscar goes to protest but Jared crosses his arms and the argument dies quickly.

We watch as Oscar walks back and we hear a groan before Oscar walks back out, followed by a glaring Ashford, wearing grey jeans and a black t-shirt with black converse.

"Do you know how hot it is here? I get that it's not about looking good or stylish but we'd still like to feel good with what we're wearing. I don't think I'll feel comfortable with having jeans on, adding to the heat from my long ass hair, while we run from gut munching freaks." Ashford huffs and crosses his arms, Oscar sliding on a leather jacket and holding one out for Ash, who snatches it and puts it on.

"I could always cut your hair for you..? I've always cut my own.." I offer politely, not wanting to aggravate him any more.

"Is that why your hair is so short? You fucked up so much that you just had to cut it all off? I'm not having that happen to mine." Ashford says too politely for my liking.

"Hey, don't snap at me because you're hot and bothered. You know I didn't mean for that to come out as an insult at all, I just want to help you feel more comfortable." I frown and his face softens slightly.

"Sorry Rose, that's your name right? Or is it Jade? Or is that her? Anyway.. I'm sorry for snapping but I didn't get much sleep last night because of Rickie's constant blubbering and Jared's really bad singing." Oscar and Jared chuckle as Ashford smiles, I mimic his features.

"Don't sweat it. I couldn't sleep either. But just remember there are a lot better things you can be putting your anger into. Like training, protecting your group and even sometimes writing helps. If something pisses you off, write about it. Write about how it makes your stomach or head feel, how it makes you want to react or how it makes you think differently. There's so much better things to do rather then put others down. Okay?" I smile as he nods.

"Oh, I actually do like your hair by the way." He states and most of us erupt into subtle laughter, which just so happens to be loud enough to wake little Rickie up.

She rolls over in bed before sitting up, I notice she has really bad bed hair.

"Rickie? What if whilst everyone is getting dressed and brushing their teeth, I do your hair for the day? I'll be able to get it out of your face and by tonight or even tomorrow night, it'll be really pretty and wavy." I collect a hair brush and a packet of hair ties, grinning as Rickie nods quickly whilst fiddling.

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