Don't Disappear

Chapter 18 (BMC & DEH)

Michael-
Rich and Jake ran downstairs. "H-hey guys I just wanted to apologize..." I started but was cut off by Jake, "Car. Now," he stated simply. Jeremy and I casted worried glances at each other as we ran out to the car and I cranked it.

The ride was awkwardly quiet.

Finally we arrived at the Murphy's house. Their house is the biggest house I've ever seen, and their backyard is huge too, they even have a pool. A POOL.

Rich ran out of the car the minute we pulled up not caring that it wasn't in park.

"Rich...." Jake sighed trying to catch up to the shorter man.

Rich started banging on the door violently.

Jenna answered her face stained with tears. I don't think I've ever seen Jenna cry before. Ever. Even when her mother died of cancer, even when her brother left to join the military, so something happened. Something big.

Jeremy suddenly looked at me with the same realization.

We walked in to fine total and utter disaster.
Christine was sitting on the couch violently sobbing and shaking.
While Zoe was trying to calm her down wearing an oversized sweatshirt I've never seen before.

Jeremy sprinted over to Christine to calm her down.  I don't think I've ever seen her cry this much before, and I've witnessed her preforming "The Lauren's Interlude." Gods that was so depressing. How were the Founding Fathers so gay and depressing.

I followed Jeremy to help with Christine while Jake controlled Jenna and Rich talked to Zoe.

Finally Jeremy spoke up, "Ok what the actual fern is going on," he yelled dramatically, as if the squip was back. Everyone stop and froze.

And then there was a knock.

Connor-
Evan and I were waiting for someone to answer the door to my "lovely home".

He was standing next to me. His hand were clenched together at his stomach, shaking, and sweating. Like normal. I put my arm around him trying to calm him down. He tensed up and looked at me in fear.

"Hey, what's wrong love, there's nothing to be afraid of, these are our friends," I stated trying to calm him down a bit.

"S-sorry, it's just. I don't know?" He replies his breaths uneven.

I took his non-broken arm and kissed his hand rubbing circles in it lightly.

He blushed lightly pulling his phone out to recheck his text messages.
It read:

JennaRollandTexting: Come over to the Murphy's,

At that moment Rich opened the door. He looked at us, glancing at both of us.

"Can we come in...?" I asked. Rich nodded and opened the door wide. The house looked like chaos. Evan's breathing started quickening and a tear ran down his face. Rich held him close and pulled him over to the couch.

I walked in. Everyone stopped and stared at me. Rich was holding Evan close. I nodded towards him and he cupped his hands over Evan's ears.

"What the fern is going on?" I shouted, expect I didn't say fern. Everyone looked over at me shocked. Zoe walked over to me and rolled up her sleeves. I looked at her arms and took a deep breath in.

"Ok..." I whispered. I walked upstairs to my room.

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