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Ongoing, First published Oct 21, 2015
Four teens  are gathered around in a closed park at 2AM. 

Eric, the 19 year old punk, stands firm while holding a crying Vale in his arms. He's the oldest and sees himself as the protector of the group. Always carrying a serious face and wearing black, most people are afraid to approach him. But, not his closest friends.

Jade, the rude 18 year old, yells at Vic to shut up because he's making Vale cry. She doesn't have much friends either, due to her lack of kindness and ever present sass. She gets annoyed at the smallest of things and hates nearly everything and everyone. That is, instead of her beloved friends, in which she treasures. 

Vic, the tough 17 year old, yells for the 100th time about how Eric messed up. Being a soccer prodigy his body is lean and full of muscles. He's a lady's man and his outgoing personality has everyone dying to be near him. He's popular and loves spending time with people, but he'd ditch them all for his favorite gang. 

Vale, the 17 year old sweetheart, clutches Eric's shirt and cries into his chest. Easily gullible and painfully naïve she tends to be out of the loop, a lot. She's always smiling and enjoys cheering people up. Probably 90% of the boys in school are in love with her yet she fails to realize it. Her kind heart brings a smile to everyone's face and makes their hearts lighter. Lots of things make her happy, but her friends make her happiest in the world. 

Each of these friends have know each other since they were kids. But, their group isn't complete. No, there is someone missing. Someone the others have excluded from the group.

Who could it be? Why? How about you read and find out?
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