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13.

"Ya Jules I'm going out with Tae, don't do anything stupid."

Jules heard the door open and close before she could even respond. She was the only one home and the silence showed it. The darkness hadn't settled in yet but not a light in the house was on. The only light came from Jules's laptop which was underneath the blanket she cocooned herself in. It didn't take long for the loneliness to creep into the pit of her conscience and disrupt her thoughts completely.

I miss Jimin.

It had only been a week since their date but Jules couldn't get enough of his presence. His nice bright smile and gorgeous eyes. The way his laugh made his eyes disappear into his skin. His soft hands that fit hers perfectly. Everything about him Jules craved.

But she didn't want to seem clingy or possessive. Heck he wasn't even her boyfriend yet, she couldn't act like this yet. Then another person etched into her thoughts.

A small woman with large curvy features. Wavy dirty blonde hair that went passed her shoulders. Blue hazel eyes that stunned your soul. A kind smile and a warm laugh, the kind of laugh that makes you close your eyes and feel at home.

Mom. I miss my mom.

Before Jules knew what she was doing, she was dialing her moms phone number.

"Hey Cookie how are you?"

Her moms sudden voice made her breath hitch. It sounded different, not soft and pillowy like usual. It sounded, almost confident.

"Hey mama. Are you doing something right now?"

"No baby I'm just watching Jeopardy with your sister. Why do you ask?"

"Oh I don't know. I just miss you and wanted to talk."

"Aww that's so sweet honey. I miss you too. Did you find any luck with the job searching?"

"Uh I applied for some. I'm just not confident in any of them."

"Oh why not Pumpkin? You're one of the most confident people I've ever met."

Jules sighed. It's just a facade I put on so no one can see my insecurities.

"I know it's just stuff I'm not qualified for. What about you mom? How's work?"

"Works boring per usual but I should be getting a raise soon."

"Mom that's fantastic! Congratulations."

"Thanks pumpkin. Hey do you want to talk to your sister? She just woke up from a little nap."

Before Jules could answer, the other line started shuffling.

"Hello?" Her sisters deep voice sent a shock wave through her body. She bit her lip from trying not to cry, hearing Azura talk struck some nerve deep inside her.

"Hey butthead, how are you feeling?"

"Nice to talk to you too, ass wipe. I'm feeling fine, I've been eating a lot."

"Have they figured out what's wrong with you?"

"Besides the usual? Nope no freaking clue. Hey how's out west? Matter of fact new question. How's that guy? The one you talked about a while ago?"

"Jimin? Oh he's doing fine."

"Fine? Just fine? That's all you have to say?"

"Well what do you want me to say?"

"Is he your boyfriend yet?"

Jules guffawed. "We've only been on one date. Two if you count the time he slept at my apartment."