Keith x Zoe: Everybody's Fool (Discontinued)

Ch 3: Bond

For f(x)= 2x + 2 and g(x)= x to the power of 2 - 4x +2, determine the exact value(s) for which f(x)=g(x)

Zoe whimpered as she dropped her head on her book and scattered papers with writings of Algebra 2 problems and answers. "Someone please just flippin' kill me!" She squealed, wanting to cry.

She suddenly sat up, regaining herself. "No, no, Zoe, you can do this." She took deep breaths before picking up her pen. "We can handle this easily. This is cake for you." Her stomach growled. "Okay not the best choice of words." And then her eyes widened. "Oh my god, I'm having a conversation with myself."

She shook the insanity off and went back to her work. Soon, she had the problem and answer.

f(x)= 2x + 2 and g(x)= x² – 4x + 2

f(x) = g(x)

2x + 2 = x² – 4x + 2

0 = x² – 6x + 0

0 = x(x – 6)

x = 0, x = 6

"HA!" Zoe threw her pen down and smiled with pride. "I win!"

"SHUT UP!" Her best friend's voice said through the walls of the apartment.

Zoe bit her lip. Oops. It's 1am, so Jade was probably asleep. She sighed and continued to the next problem until her phone vibrated. Keith.

-I can't sleep. You know why?-

Zoe frowned, getting concerned. -Why?-

-Because I know you're awake and doing stupid homework!-

She giggled. -You know me so well.-

-Go to sleep, Kitten.-

-I only have a few problems left on my Algebra homework and then I have an online quiz to take. And THEN I'll go to bed-

-Fine. Text me when you're about to go to sleep, so then I can go back to bed.-

-Honey, don't stay up because of me.-

-You're my whole world, Zoe. I can't stand to see you so tired every morning. Put the homework away and go to sleep.-

Zoe sighed and put a hand to her head. She had a rough headache. Her eyelids were heavy and her body felt like it was going to collapse if it didn't get food or sleep. Food was out of the question right now, so sleep will have to do. She really needed to stop pushing herself like this. Sure, she wanted to be the best student and daughter to her proud parents, but at what price?

-Okay, Keith. I'm going to bed. I pinky promise.-

She turned her lamp light off and then walked to her twin size bed against one of the walls, putting her phone on its charger. Her phone vibrated.

-Alright then. I feel much better. I love you, girl. Sweet dreams.-

-I love you too, Keith. Don't let the bed bugs bite. :) MUAH!-

With that, Zoe set her alarm clock on her phone and turned it on the highest ring. She laid back down, immediately drifting off to sleep the second her head touched the feather down pillow. Yup, she was tired.

…

Keith knocked on the door of the home of Zoe and Sammy. He was taking Zoe to school today because it was raining. Sammy didn't have a class till noon, so she was sleeping in.

He heard vomiting noises and opened the door, seeing it unlocked. He rushed to the bathroom and saw his girlfriend kneeled over the toilet, puking everything out.