When I told my mom that really the only thing I want for Christmas is a 3DS XL and some (specific) games, she laughed and said, "You have an iPhone and a laptop, and you want a DS?"

Yes, Mom, I do. Don't judge me.

(What I'm listening to: Broken Home -- 5 Seconds of Summer)

~ JM/SS/CW

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"How far would you go to keep Riley alive?

~ S."

"Riley's life is in your hands, Maya. Watch your mouth.

~ S."

"Forgive me if I accidentally tell your little, depressed girlfriend to kill herself.

~ S."

"Want to know who I am? I'll meet you in the upstairs bathroom after school. But don't try anything -- remember, Riley will do anything I tell her to do.

~ S."

After giving me ten notes, each of them threatening Riley's life, S. has finally decided to show herself to me.

And if she weren't a threat to Riley, I'd punch her in the face as soon as I saw who she was.

"I'll catch up with you, Riles. I have to.... do something first." Riley smiles, almost sadly, at me before turning and walking out the doors of the building without a word.

She really is a depressed mess, isn't she?

Sighing, I take off in a full sprint toward the stairs. I can't waste any time, because any time wasted is time for S. to change her mind and leave the school.

"Hello, Maya. I didn't really think you'd come. But now that you're here... How have you been, Snitch?"

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SHORT FOR THE PURPOSE OF A CLIFFHANGER.