A/N: I have no clue if college breaks are the same as Elementary/Middle/Highschool breaks (not that far yet, lol), but I'm just gonna say they are (or at least this one)

So we're gonna fast forward a couple weeks since the last chapter (to the week of Thanksgiving break).

Note that Laf and Herc are a thing since they're.....dance in the bed....
Markus, Pegs, and Alex are friends
Markus likes pegs, Eliza likes Markus, and pegs is conflicted
Also Tammie and James are gonna make an appearance since we haven't heard from them in a while

WARNING: Mentions of sexual abuse and pedophilia

ANYWAYS! Laf's POV (100 words in, and we're just now starting the chapter)

I sighed as Tammie sat down in the booth across from me, putting both of our drinks down on the table.

"Somethin' the matter?" Tammie asked, noticing my troubled expression.

I nodded. "My stepdad wants me home for Thanksgiving." I groaned.

"Okay?" Tammie replied, question in her voice. "I don't see the problem?"

"He's a creep, that's the problem." I replied. "He's tried to get me drunk and into my pants multiple times, and he's like, twice my age." I sighed, taking a sip of my lukewarm coffee. "De plus, il a failli me violer plusieurs fois avant que maman ne m'envoie ici."

Tammie's eyes widened as she slammed her drink down before taking a sip. "Laffy, I'm so sorry! I didn't know!"

I waved her off. "Don't worry Tem, it's no big deal." I smirked. "And if he does succeed, at least he won't be taking my virginity. Just my pride."

Tammie's eyes widened again, but this time, they were full of excitement and wonder. "Spill."

I giggled. "You know Hercules?"

Tammie nodded. "My boyfriend's cousin, and my cousin's roomie? Yeah."

I smiled. "Well, lets just say things got heated during a modeling session."

Tammie squealed as she grabbed my hands. "Are you two a thing now!?"

I nodded. "Yes, now shut up. I don't want anyone else to know."

"You should take him with you to France." Tammie said, taking a sip of her drink. "He can protect you from that creep of a stepdad."

I nodded. "That is, if I decide to go."

"Laffy, you have to go, for your mother's and grandmothers sake." Tammie insisted. "Besides, I'm sure your mom would love to meet 'im."

"I'll think about it."

Short, but eh. I'm planning a big ol chapter with everyone thwre, and hopefully it'll come out on Thanksgiving.
(I'll do a similar thing for Christmas and New Years)

Idk how long this books gonna be. I think it'll go as long as it can, at least until I'm happy with it.

See y'all soon
-Luna

Edit: Oml, I left the reminder, oh god. I fixed it, but damn, that's embarrassing.