Goddard's Home for Troubled Teens

Sharp

I sigh and stand, leaning against the tree above her. I slip my phone out and text Mel, telling her the situation and asking her how far she wants me to go.

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Ryder

I ignore her, arms crossed over my chest.

Val

I glance at him before lying down, running a hand through my hair.

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Mel

I sigh and get the text, texting back 'as far as you need to'.

Sharp

I sigh, texting back. She's blocked me out. I need another solution.

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Ryder

I keep tense, touching my bloodstained lip.

Val

I stand and walk inside, ignoring him.

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Mel

I hesitate, then do what you did yesterday. When you see Ryder next it'll kill him. Use your charm that I know you have.

Sharp

I hesitate, not sure I actually want to do any of that. I don't know, Mel. I don't like the idea of doing that anymore. She's not you, and she's... almost annoyingly against me.

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Ryder

I close my eyes and swallow.

Val

I head to my room and lock the door, sliding down it,
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Mel

I sigh, glancing at Ryder, get her to like you then.

Sharp

Val locks the door behind her and I lean against the wall opposite of the hall. I don't think that's possible, Mel. Sorry.

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Ryder

I swallow and keep my eyes closed.

Val

I lie in bed and bring a hand to my forehead before thinking about it. I hesitate before standing and sensing Sharp's presence. I hesitate before opening the door and stepping aside, "Can I trust you?"

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Mel

I don't text back and look at Ryder, "Can you tell me about her? Atleast talk to me?"

Sharp

I shrug, "You tell me."

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Ryder

I shake my head.

Val

I let him in, "Come in."

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Mel

I pout, "Why not?"

Sharp

I smile and walk in, sitting on her bed.

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Ryder

I don't respond, keeping my eyes closed.

Val

I take a deep breath and close it behind him, leaning against the door, "Why did you do that last night?" I ask, "Was it feelings or just jealousy?"

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Mel

I groan, "Please talk to me."

Sharp

"There were definitely no feelings," I say. "Never are."

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Ryder

I swallow and stay quiet, not responding.

Val

I nod, "So what was it?"

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Mel

I lose it and look at him, "What the hell is your problem? I never did anything to you!"

Sharp

I shrug, "Fun."

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Ryder

"You did everything!" I open my eyes and look at her. "You and your f**king boyfriend did everything!"