Flashback~

The 6 friends were hanging out in an old abandoned factory that had been a few miles always from the pool where they had originally met. They had stuck together like glue throughout the summer, and they planned to get closer before going back to school and sadly splitting off from Juliet. Though they pormised to do their best to keep close with hanging out afterschool and on weekends. They each had a deep feeling of trust and some level of love for everyone in the group, they realized that these were their people. This was tough for Jason, however, as he had trouble with friends ever since he had to take antipsychotics. It didn't help that every friend he made almost automatically became Josh's friend, and he truly hated that. He didn't like having to share with his brother all the time because he already had so many, he was likeable... and he was having troubke trying to accept that his likeability was sabatoged from the pills. The group still offered him their friendship though, they stuck with him and he was grateful for that, though something still chipped away at his happiness, and he knew exactly what it was.

Jason kicked rocks while Josh and the others played with the buttons on the machines. "Maybe they still work!" Juliet suggested as she pulled a few levers.

"Thats not possible." Jason yelled out. Josh shook his head told Juliet that it was pretty old, and it would be unlikely for it to still work, but if she was enjoying herself then she shouldn't listen to him. The group talked for hours, changing from subject to subject as they moved around the building. It was around sunset when the topic of datinf occured. "Richie, how can you tell you even like either one more if you've never dated anyone?" Jason was genuinly curious at how he figured it out, and didn't really mean anything by it.

"Well... I've had attractions to both! I liked girls and guys when I was younger and I think I'm willing to date either or depending on the person." Richie respectfully answered as he had to explain this to his parents when he came out.

"So at some point did you like Trevor?" Jason spoke in a monotonous tone to singla that he meant to harm in his words, though he knew he was misunderstood when his brother looked at him in shock.

"What the fuck, Jason you can't just ask that!" Josh yelled while Jason slightly rolled his eyes since he was always assuming the worst of him. "God I swear those pills are messing with your head." That really struck him with anger as he was about to start an argument. Richie quickly saw this and put a hand on Jason's shoulder which startled him and he forced himself not to shy away.

"Its alright Josh, calm down! I knew it was bound to be asked because my family thought the same thing... But no, I met him before I even started liking people in general, and I only ever saw him as a friend. Especially since he's straight." Richie smiled and Jason moved away after relaxing since he was glad Richie understood. The group split up once again to explore the factory. Jason was not over his anger, and Josh was beginning to annoy him with the button pressing. A thought crept into Jason's head, telling him try and get Josh out of the group before he somehow manages to turn everyone against him.

"Josh, let's play truth or dare."Jason smirked as walked over to his brother. He knew he couldn't pass up a game of truth or dare against him.

"Oh fuck yeah, Dare!" Josh grinned as he figured he was going to win.

"I dare you to leave the group." The twin sat out with a slightly malicious tone. Josh toom a moment to take it in, but laughed at his remark.

"What? What are you five? I'm not doing that they're our friends!" He slowly realized he wasn't joking when he look into his eyes. "Jason what the fuck. I'm not doing that, why would I even do that there's no reason to." Jason sat in contemplation, but he realized he had to take it to another level.

"I know what you did. " Jason stated plainly. Josh's eyes widened as he realized exactly what he meant.

"You don't get it, Jason. I only did what dad told me to do."

"Yeah, but you're my twin brother, Josh. Your supposed to stick to my side no matter what, you could've lie. But no, you had to go and rjn to mom and tell her I was acting a little weird when dissecting with dad. You're the reason I have to take those stupid pills." Josh felt his stomach twist as he knew he did betray him to some degree.

"You... your'e not-" Josh couldn't speak as he tried not to choke on his growing guilt. "Fine. But after this, we are fucking even." Anger soon replaced the feeling of sorrow and he gave Jason a deathly glare. He knew he had a hard time making friends and this was his shitty way of trying to keep what he thought was "his." So he felt like he was being the bigger person when he walked off to try and cut ties. He walked towards Richie, who smiled when he saw him approach.

"Hey Josh! What's up, bud?" Richie turned his full attention towards the male. He had been hanging around a pile of old mattress that hung around the factory. Josh took a deep breath and shoved Richie mattress. Everyone turned their attention towards the two. Trevor was too far to stop it, so he stayed in his place next to Freddy and Juliet, but was getting ready to run over.

"Are they comfortable?" Josh felt tears form as he looked down at his soon to be ex-friend. "Maybe you can use it in your house." He knew he shouldn't have brought up his families wealth, but he knew that was one way to get Richie's blood to boil.

"What the fuck, Josh whats has gotten into you?!" Richie asked and supported himself with his elbows, he tried to ignore what he said about his family.

"Come on! Get up and fight me." Josh yelled.

"I'm not gonna fight you!" The atmosphere on the building was getting incredibly thick. Jason hadn't excepted him to be so brutal and he was taken aback.

"GET UP!" Josh kicked Richie's side. Everyone was frozen in place. "COME ON, get up and fight me!" Josh wanted to be beat up for what he had just said, but in a way he only saw Jason's face in his fit of rage. "Come on, fight me and let's see if you get a boner or something!" Josh continued to kick and yell at Richie, who was thrown over the edge and grabbed his foot, causing him to fall.

"FINE! ILL FIGHT YOU." Richie rolled over onto Josh and began to punch him for his words. Jason and Trevor quickly ran over to take the boy off the other. Jason made sure Trevor had him and picked Josh up.

"You're better than this." Trevor's voice was stern and demanding, which slightly snapped Richie back to reality.

Jason help onto Josh in order to tell him it was enought but Josh was going to try snd make Jason feel bad. He shoved his twin onto the ground and looked at Richie. "Don't let your boyfriend stop you, pussy!" Josh teased. Richie's eyes widened as he twisted out of Trevor's hold.

"HE'S NOT MY BOYFRIEND!" Richie slammed his fist into Josh's stomach causing him to fall to the ground once more. Jason saw this and felt a twingeof guilt as his brother fell.

"Jesus man!" He yelled and looked towards Richie with a slight glare. Richie did the same, though he was just angry all over. "Let's all go home, I'm sorry, Richie." He declared as he picked up his brother, though he was also apologizing for starting the whole thing. "Sorry Juliet and Freddy. You guys didnt have to see this." He dragged his brother out and left. Trevor did the same for Richie and left. Freddy and Juliet looked at each other with scared eyes.

"What the hell even happened?"

Flashback end-

Jason sat in his room as he tried to focus on whatever work he had missed. It had been maybe a week since he went to school, said he was out on a family vacation. He had to leave the house about a day after the events of Hector being killed because he had to keep reporting back to his house. Though, truthfully he had forgotten what day it even was. He decided to go to school tomorrow before they start to get suspicious. He walked out to go to the bathroom when he heard his brother."Haven't seen you in a while." Josh spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"Yup. Sure you've been happy about that." Jason remarked as he stopped stopped in his spot.

"What happened, mom kick you out? I know you've been staying with Trevor for the past few days."

"Something like that, sure." Jason shrugged his shoulders and began to walk towards the bathroom. He washed up and got ready for bed, since he would be getting up early for the fist time in a while tomorrow.

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The morning air hit his face As he opened his truck's door and got in. He drove to school and arrived not too long after. Class was to start in 5 minutes so he had to make his way to English. (Y/n) wasn't going to be there for obvious reasons, so he planned to bullshit his way through the day, bust to get some attendance in. After walking through the halls, he finally got to class and sat in his seat when the bell rang.

"Well well well. Guess who's finally joining us today!" Mr.L boasted as he clapped his hands. The whole class turned their attention toward the laid back boy. He chuckled at the attention and lookd away. "I have to say Mr.Swu, I never took you for a class cutter. Your one of my best students.... How was vacation?"

"It was good, L! Much needed... Senioritis, amirite?" The teacher laughed at the joke. He trailed off with the lesson. Jason felt eyes glaring at him while he closed his for rest of the class. The bell rang and he packed up. As he walked towards the door a hand grabbed his shoulder.

"Jason. Kind of irresponsible of you to take a vacation in the niddle od the second half of the year, don't you think?" Jason rolled his eyes and turned around.

"Well, Elvin. I had to go down to Florida to see my dead grandmother, so. Didn't have much choice." He lied. Elvin widened his eyes and looked down.

"I'm... sorry to hear." Jason nodded and was about to turn back when he was pulled back. "Have you seen (L/n)? She's been out too." Jason's ears burned with her bame coming out of his mouth.

"Dont know, Elvin. Haven't seen her since the sleepover we had. I had to go to Florida right after so I haven't seen her since." Jason smirked and decided to make uncomfortable eye contact with the smart male.

"Sleepover.. What are you two together or something." Elvim snapped, and Jason knew immediately that he had feelings for her.

"Why do you care? We aren't, but its none of your business. I haven't seen her." He was beginning to get anoyed with the thought.

"You must know, you two are always together with that group of yours. She's been out all week, Jason."

"I'm telling you man, I dont know. She seemed pretty sick I guess when we last talked I'll make sure to check on her for you." He teased as he stared at the male. "Since you seem to have some feelings for her, or whatever." Elvin began to slightly blush but quickly regained his composure.

"Well, I do care for (L/n), but she far too inferior to me. I simply want to make sure she isn't getting into trouble." Elvin lied. He had something growing for (Y/n) ever since she walked into class. She was new and alurring, and the only other person in the class to ignore his intellect. He didn't think she was playing hard to get, but he saw it as a challenge to try and get closer to her. And Jason was able to pick that up with his persistence, which meant he knew what he had to do.

"Well if your so worried, why don't you go to her house. In fact, you know exactly where the is. am I correct, eavesdropper?" Elvin scoffed.

"Yes. I do, though that's your friend's fault... and I will. Thanks Jason. Have a nice day." Elvin sarcastically smiled and walked away. Jason shook his head as he walked to his next class.

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Elvin drove up to the house and stared at it. The car he assumed was her mother's was in the driveway, but the lawn was unkept. He slowly got out and approached the door, and knocked. There was no response, but he felt himself being yanked back by an unknown figure. "HEY!" He screamed out. The assaulter didn't respond and covered his mouth with a rag. "I'll... sue you... for thi...." Elvin muffled into the rag before he was out like a light.

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