The Uprising: Book One

Chapter 12: The Titans Deal

“Hey, has anyone seen Primrose?” Dante’ asked whilst joining his friends in the dining hall for dinner

“She was with me this morning but after the incident…I think she just needed time alone because I haven’t seen her since” Aster said

“Relax D…think about it, according to what I heard, she and Henry saw what happened, they were there…that’s rough” Jason said grimly

“Yeah, she probably needs time to shake off what she saw” Carmen said quietly

“I doubt she will…she saw someone die…kill himself…you can’t just shake that off” Kristen said

Dante’ nodded, “Just wish she’d reply to a call or at least a message…I want to help…she should know we’re all here for her”

“I’m sure she does” Kristen smiled

“Hey guys!” Andrea said whilst joining them

“Done with the painting already?” Jason asked

“No, there are way too many props to finish in one night, besides I’m hungry” Andrea said with a laugh

The gang ate and spoke for a while before Austin approached their table, “Dante’, that’s you, right?”

Dante’ nodded

“Hey bro!” Andrea greeted

Austin nodded at her and then returned his attention to Dante’; “Can we talk?”

Dante’ agreed and stepped away with Austin

“Ashley texted me to tell you that you should go talk to Primrose”

“I’ve tried calling and texting…she hasn’t responded”

“Speak to her in person…and go alone” Austin said whilst looking at the gang, he then nodded at Dante’ and left

Dante’ watched him go, and then dialed Primrose. Once again, it went to voicemail

“I’m going to speak to Primrose, see you guys tomorrow” Dante’ called out to the gang

“We’ll come with” Carmen said

“No…I want to speak to her alone, please”

“If you need us, call” Jason smiled

Dante’ nodded and left

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Dante’ reached the Dragon House and made his way to Primrose’s dorm room, he knocked on the door, but there was no answer- so he walked in, it was dark

“Prim” he called out, he then noticed a figure sitting on the bed so he switched the light on and saw Primrose alone and crying

“Hey, what’s wrong?” Dante’ asked whilst rushing to her side

Primrose continued crying

“Prim, you have to talk to me…it’s the only way I can help you”

After a few more minutes of sniffles and tears falling, Primrose spoke faintly, “I watched a guy die today…”

“I heard…we all did...Are you okay?”

Primrose didn’t answer

“What is it Prim?”

“Henry…” Primrose began before she started tearing up again

“He was there too, we know Prim. Do you want to see him?”