(Probably a short, filler chapter.)

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"𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗘 okay though ?" Jaeden asked, glancing over at Gabriel, who had small tears in his eyes.

"I don't know." The boy replied.

"Why are you so upset ? You didn't know who that girl was, right ?" Aidan said.

"I-I just don't want her to stress out. She's always so nervous and- she always gives me support and, I was never there for her."

"Yes, you were ! She talks about you supporting her all the time." Beatrice objected.

Gabriel barely shook his head, a small tear streamed down his face.

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I hugged the pillow tightly, my eyes filled with tears.

Just why ? Why now ?

I shifted in the bed, trying to make myself comfortable. I was interrupted by the sound of my stomach growling. I was hungry, since I skipped breakfast. It was almost 11 o'clock.

I decided to head downstairs to get a snack.

I got out of my room, and walked through the hallway, ready to go downstairs.

But stopped.

I glanced at the mirror for some reason. It was if..someone was watching me from the other side of it.

I stepped a little closer.

But was interrupted, for the second time, by my stomach growling.

I shook my head in dismay and went downstairs.

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I saw the cast sitting around in the living room, revising their scripts. I glanced at them as I entered the kitchen. Gabriel was sitting on the kitchen table, also revising his script. I walked towards him and hugged him tightly.

"Hey."

. .

"Well, Beatrice called me. We wanted to know how you were doing." Millie said, a tone of sadness in her voice. I hugged her and Beatrice tightly, tears filling my eyes again.

Nope, you're not going to cry again. Don't you dare.

I scolded myself, but found it quite useless as a tear found its way through my face.

"I just, find it hard to believe the news, that's all."

"That's understandable."

. . .

"Mal, hey." Luna greeted, trying to sound cheerful. I gave her a side smile, and lowered my gaze to the floor.

"How are you doing ? Are you okay ?"

"No, not really." I replied.

"I'm just in shock. You know, I wasn't expecting that to happen."

"I know. I know how you feel, and I'm so sorry."

"That's okay. It's not your fault."

I smiled at those words. It wasn't anyone's fault. It was God's will. So why was I so upset ? I guess it was just the way humans leave.

Nothing was worth it.

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