Written in the Stars

Chapter 9: "Trade Mistakes"

(Chapter 9)
"Trade Mistakes"

Monday, March 23rd
2:00pm

"Jay?!" Indigo nearly yelled.

"Well, yes. That was his name," Linda told her.

"You're sure?"

"I am. Is there a problem?"

"No. Sorry. Indigo just wasn't expecting him, I guess," Stella answered her.

"Uh, we have to go now," Indigo mumbled.

"Well, alright. Nice to see you girls," Linda said.
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"Jay?!" Indigo screamed when they got to Cassiopeia's bedroom.

"Is he older?" Stella asked.

"He started school late, I think he's two years older than us. And he drives," Rebecca replied.

"Well... maybe he's our guy," Cassiopeia thought.

"Didn't you see him at the party?" Stella asked Indigo.

"I looked. But I never found him. I figured he just didn't go."

"Who do we know who's friends with him?" Rebecca asked.

"Lance. He's always hanging around Lance," Stella answered.

"I can't believe it. He actually did it," Indigo said under her breath.

"Indigo... I'm sorry," Stella tried.

"I liked him. I thought I knew him."

"Should we talk to Lance tomorrow?" Cassiopeia shrugged.

"No. No, let's go see him now," Indigo insisted.

"Are you sure?" Stella asked her.

"Yeah, I am," Indigo stormed out.
~

"Lance?" Stella called when they approached his house.

"Oh, hey guys. What's up?" Lance stepped out onto the porch.

"Cut the shit; we need answers," Indigo demanded.

"Excuse me?"

"Heh, what Indigo means is we have a couple of questions to ask about Jay," Stella told him.

"Jay? What about him?"

"Was he at that Halloween party?"

"Yeah, of course. But not for long."

"What do you mean not for long?" Cassiopeia asked.

"Later in the night he ditched me. I figured he found a girl or something."

"Do you know if he was dating Jaime?" Indigo questioned.

"No, not that I know of."

"Does he have any dark secrets?"

"You're... you're kidding, right?"

"No, unfortunately she's not," Stella sighed. "But you don't have to answer."

"Everyone has stuff they hide that they wouldn't want to come out. But, it's kind of a weird question to ask, since I wouldn't out my friend for no reason. Why are you even asking?"

"We think he had something to do with-" Indigo started.

"Indigo!" Stella interrupted. "Sorry, Lance, we'll go now. See you around."

"Yeah, sure."
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"Indigo, I know you're upset, but what the fuck were you thinking?!" Stella pulled her aside when they got down the street.