The Trials (The First Book in the Life Button Series)

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Jake smiles at me. "You're so smart. I wish you could get out of here."

"Jake. I must remind you that if she gets out then-"

"Shut up KAT!"

"Your mission will be compromised and you will die." My wristband finishes.

"She's lying." He groans and grabs my wrist. "KAT YOU KNOW YOU ARE LYING!"

"Geez! Calm down Jake. I'll admit I was lying. That doesn't mean you have to kill off my hearing!"

"DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW BAD IT IS TO BE STUCK SOMEWHERE LIKE YOU ARE AN ANIMAL? THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO SMART GIRL AND ME!"

"I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR IT JAKE! YOU ARE LUCKY WE DID NOT KILL YOU WHEN WE HAD THE CHANCE!" The wristband yells back at Jake.

Jake sighs and groans. "Why are Blondes so stuck up and dumb?"

"I don't know."

Jake's purple hair sweeps slightly over his eyes for a moment as the wind blows. "We best be on our way. I want you to get out more than anything Smart Girl."

"Why can't you just call me Acid? That's what you used to call me." I groan. I am not sure if I can handle being called 'Smart Girl' one more time.

"Because I like how much it annoys you." He smirks.

"Wonderful." I say sarcastically. "Now, do you know what the next test is?"

"Yes."

"Are you gonna tell me?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"I can't. Or else I will be killed off by the Governments."

I sit on a nearby rock, "That is just grand Mr. Helpful. Aren't you just a wonderful thing to have around."

"Yea, you love to just look at me." He laughs.

I laugh along with him because he couldn't be more of an odd sight. But an amazing sight. Wait...I did not just think that! Moving right along!

"So can I have a hint?"

"Erhm...can I give her a hint please Kat."

"Fine, but it better not be too obvious."

"Hmmmm.....I know! GET ON SOMETHING 5...4....3...2....1, you're dead."

"That wasn't even a good hint!" My wristband, I mean Kat, says.

He smiles at me, all white teeth, "She knows what I'm talking about."
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13 years ago (Acid and Jake are 5)

"SMART GIRL!" Jake yells from across the courtyard.

I turn around, "What?"

"THE GROUND IS LAVA! GET UP ON SOMETHING! 5...4....3..."

I jump up on a nearby rock with a laugh, "2...1....YAY YOU DIDN'T DIE. BUT EVERYONE ELSE DID!" Jake yells.

I laugh, slinging my backpack across my shoulder. "Hey Brunette, why don't you actually jump in a pit of lava? It'd look good on you." One of the Blondes snarl.

I dip my head, knowing I can't say anything back. "That was impolite." Jake says, running up to my side.

The same Blonde snickers, "Aw, is the little Brunette boy standing up for his nasty Brunette girlfriend? How....disgusting." She flips her hair, walking away with her group.

I feel a tear roll down my cheek, "Hey don't do that thing with your eyes." Jake says next to me.

"Hey Smart Girl, guess what?"

"What?" I sniffle.

"THE GROUND IS LAVA!"

That simple sentence made me laugh. Laugh more than I ever have. And I didn't care that the Blondes saw. Or anyone saw.
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"No. They couldn't have done that." My voice squeaks. Jake just gives a small nod.

"It's coming up quick. 30 minutes. I have a watch."

"HOW DOES SHE KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING JAKE?"

"Because we were childhood friends. So we have some inside experience."

"Of course you are! THE SMARTEST BRUNETTE OF THEM ALL WAS FRIENDS WITH A FREAKISH KID WE TOOK FROM HIS LUNATIC MOTHER!"

I feel the need to say something, "SHUT UP KAT IF THAT IS EVEN YOUR NAME! YOU JUST ARE JEALOUS OF HIM AND ME BECAUSE ERHHHHHH HE-"

Jake gives me a smirk, "BECAUSE WE ARE DATING!"

"Dating?!?!?" Kat and me say at the same time.

"Yes, dating." Jake says with a sly grin.

"That....no.....JAKE!" I growl.

"Yessss?"

"You are stupid." I say.

"Yesssss I is Smart Girl. Yes I is." Jake nods with the biggest grin I've ever seen. "Also Smart Girl, I read the watch wrong. We actually only have 10 seconds to get somewhere safe. Oops."
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Sorry this took so long! I am havin a bit of writer's block but not to worry! It'll be over soon!

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