~Lily

That night, I dreamt of Ana and Mia.

Mia was just as thin as Ana. She had blonde hair to the middle of her stomach and shining blue eyes, though they held pain inside.

Mia was sitting next to Ana, on her other side were a large bag of Doritos, a Big Mac from McDonald's, a large fry, a large soda, and several candy bars.

I remember thinking Ana couldn't have approved of Mia eating so much. She won't even eat her own granola bar.

Ana had her head leaning on Mia's shoulder, typing on a calculator and occasionally scribbling something onto a notebook.

I tried to call out to Ana, but it seemed she couldn't hear me; it was like I was a ghost to her.

"You gonna be sick when you're done?" Ana asked her significant other. "Of fourfe I am." Mia mumbled, her mouth full.

"No way I'm eeping all vis foob." Ana smiled with satisfaction before kissing Mia's cheek.

Was she going to make herself sick? Did she want to throw up all her food? That doesn't make any sense.

I woke up the next morning without Jimmy, which confused me since I had fallen asleep with him laying beside me, watching over me.

My thoughts swam from my dream to Jimmy, whether he was okay. Heck, was Mom even okay?

"Jimmy! Mommy!" I cried out, leaping out of my bed and running into the hall. I scanned my surroundings quickly, and Jimmy appeared.

"Hey hey hey, it's okay, it's okay, I'm right here." he said soothingly, pulling me into a hug.

I threw my arms around him for a moment before remembering my other very large and important concern.

"Where's Mom?!" I panicked, looking around once more. "Don't worry about that." a gruff voice spoke.

I jumped with fear as tears filled my eyes. "Daddy..." I whimpered in fear as Jimmy pulled me away from him.

"Your mother is fine." Dad growled, "Go get ready for school." "Well where is sh-" "I SAID GO!" Dad roared back at Jimmy.

I squeaked and ran into my room as Jimmy ran to his. I dove onto my bed crying, laying there a moment before grabbing my phone to text Jimmy.

NA: i want mom!

JA: dont focus on her. just do what dad says so he doesnt get mad. ill drive us 2 skool

I wiped my tears with a sigh, my breathing and hands shaky as I set down my phone.

I quickly dressed in a black sequin tank top with a white denim jacket over it, as well as a white ruffled skirt.

I snuck out of my room to brush my teeth, hoping for any sign of Mom. Nothing. Disappointed and worried, I crept back.

I ran a brush through my hair and put on a small black headband. Satisfied with my appearance I texted Jimmy again.

NA: im ready, r u?

JA: ya im downstairs meet me in the kitchen

I bit my lip and grabbed my school bag, slinging it over one shoulder before heading down to go meet Jimmy.

He was washing a bowl that I assumed had been used for cereal. "We've got time for you to eat still." he told me.

Remembering Ana's words from the day before, I told him I wasn't going to be eating that morning.

He said nothing more about it, so I pulled a bag of fruit snacks and a bag of Fritos out of the pantry and stuffed them in my bag.

"Ready?" he sighed, looking at me. I nodded, so he led me outside and drove us to school.

When I made it to my first class, Ana was already there. "Morning." she said flatly, looking at herself in her small mirror.

"Good morning. Is everything okay?" I questioned, seeing her bothered expression.

She sighed and set her mirror on the desk, then pinched her stomach. "I feel like I've gained weight.

"I'm so glad you're gonna be my partner on this, Natalie." Ana smiled at me. I smiled back. "Of course I am Ana."