"Tiff... can I ask you something?" Isaac asked his cousin. They were at the Walshes. Everyone but the two of them were out. The two of them were sitting in the living room, Tiffany was painting her fingernails with green polish. She had offered to do Isaacs nails to... but he politely declined.
"Sure.. shoot."
"How well do you know Claud?" Isaac asked.
"Claudia? .. Gezz..I don't know.. we're friends and all.. but we aren't that close.. " Tiffany said, looking up at him.
"Well... do you know her well enough to know what happened to her?"
"You mean, you don't know?" Tiffany asked, shock plastered on her face. Isaac shook his head no. "Apparently she did it to herself.. at least thats what everyone thinks.. and she hasn't said otherwise.. but it's just rumour... I don't beleive it.. no one could do that to themselves!"
"But if she did.... why?"
"Well.. Grant.. her exboyfriend... broke up with her that day or something.. it was the day of their one year anniversary.. she was pretty cut up about it... oh shit.. I didn't mean that..." Tiffany said, bursting into a fit of giggles. Isaac didn't laugh though. He didn't even crack a smile. Tiffany noticed this and became serious again. "If you're so curious about what happened, then why don't you ask her?". Isaac didn't need to ask. He already knew. The whole point of asking Tiffany whether she knew or not was to see what people thought happened to Claudia. How could any one believe that she would do something like that to herself. It was monstrous and inhuman. Tiffany finished with the nail polish and stood up. "Want anything to eat? I'm starving.."
Taylors head snapped up when the shrill sound of the school bell rang. He was in the libary and the bell signaled that it was the end of the day. He gathered up his books and walked out of the large double doors into a hallway. He had no idea how to get to the front of the school where he was meeting Claudia and his brother. Taylor eventually found his locker and stuffed his books into his bag.
"Hey Tay.." Zacs voice said behind him. Taylor lifted a hand to wave a reply. He finished up at his locker and turned around. Taylor was surpriesed to see his brother standing with the bubbly blond from the office. They were holding hands and she had a smile from ear to ear.
"Ahh...Jodie, if I remember correctly." Taylor said, holding out his hand to shake hers. She giggled and nodded a reply."I don't even have to ask... you didn't waste any time did you." He said, directing the comment to Zac. Zac grinned.
"What can I say... they all want me." Taylor rolled his eyes and started to walk out of the building. When he spotted Cammie, he quickened his pace, leaving Zac behind.
"Hey... remember me? the quiet dork from lunch.." Taylor said, giving her a smile. Cammie laughed.
"Hi Taylor... whats up?" She asked. Taylor fell into step beside her and kept up with her fast pace. This was when he noticed Cammie was actually quite short. She only came up to his chin. She had a small frame. Petite Taylor thought. Shes cute.
"Not much... hey, um.. I was just wondering, where does Jeremy live? I mean, I'm invited to a party .. but I don't know where it is."
"Oh.. thats an easy one. Jeremy lives with me... or... I live with him.. which ever way you want to put it. We basically live together." She said. Cammie laughed at the look on Taylors face. "Its a long story... but if your free now I could tell it to you over a cup of coffee or something... I mean, thats if you want to.. oh.. just for-"
"No... I'd love to... just let me tell Zac and I'll met you out front." Taylor smiled. Cammie looked surprised.
"Really?"
"Sure... "
"Great" Cammie smiled. Taylor left her in search of his younger brother.
"Hey Zac...I'll be home a little later.. I'm going out with someone I met today for coffee, so yeah.." Taylor said in a rush.
"Who? That girl you ran after just then?" He asked. Taylor grinned, answering his brother.
Claudia watched as Zac walked up to the car alone. "Hi" She said, cheerfully.
"Yeah, hi." Zac mumbled. Claudia sighed.
"Wheres Taylor?" She asked.
"He went out with some girl. He wont be home until later" Zac said, not looking at her.
"Who? Where did he go?"
"How the hell should I know? What is this? 20 questions.. geez." Zac snapped. His words stung Claudia and she didn't say another word. The two of them waited in silence for Claudias mother and she was shocked to see Isaac pull up infront of them. Zac's mood instanly changed as he stepped infront of Claudia and slid into the front passenger seat. Claudia opened her mouth to protest, but then thought better of it. Opening the back door, Claudia sat down in the car. Isaac truned around and smiled at her.
"Hey Claud... how was school?" He asked.
"Fine thanks" She said. She wanted to go home and to her room, so whe wouldn't have to face Zac and the rest of the world. She wasn't in the mood for social chit chat either. Isaac picked up on this and turned his attention on Zac.
"Where's Tay?"
"He picked up... he's out having coffee with some chick he met today. Wont be home until later." Zac said, a huge grin on his face.
"Go little bro... how's he gonna get home?" Isaac asked, pulling away from the curb and made a u-turn. Zac shrugged. The conversation turned to Zac's day at school and Claudia couldn't beleive her ears when she heard on who Zac's new girlfriend was. Jodie Tazzman. She was one of the girls who made Claudias school life miserable. She was also Adels younger sister. When they pulled up at the house, Claudia wasted no time in escaping to her room. She switched on her computer and connected up to the internet. She had her own phoneline and paid for every connection and phone call.
Lonely Hearted enters the chat. You are chatting with Host Mr. Dotti TankMAN Angel_Eyes AtoM**BomB ~**^nomansland^**~ COMPUTER__NERD
You have an instant MESSAGE from AtoM**BomB Hey there... havent seen you for a while... do u want to go to a private room?
Your instant MESSAGE has been sent to AtoM**BomB: Sure...you invite me in....
You have an instant message from AtoM**BomB: OK then...see you there.
Atom**BomB leaves the chat
AtoM**BomB invites you to join "Me & You"
Lonely Hearted enters the chat. You are chatting with AtoM**BomB
Atom**BomB: Hey there.... so, who u been?
Lonely Hearted: Yeah..... not to bad... had a shit day at school as usuall... but what else can a freak expect?
AtoM**BomB: What do u mean "feak?" ... ur not a freak...
Lonely Hearted: Uh huh.. whateva... u mean u haven't heard?... thats a first..
AtoM**BomB: Sorry sweetie.. I don't know what ur talking about... what haven't I heard? Please.. enlighten me..
Lonely Hearted: Nah.. I don't think so... why don't we save the sob story for another day huh?..
AtoM**BomB: Ok... sure... whatever u want...
Lonely Hearted: Thanks.... so.. what have u been up 2?
AtoM**BomB: Hmmmm.... geez, now ur making me think...
Lonely Hearted: You have to think bout what u did today?
AtoM**BomB: Well, u didn't say today ... u just asked in general..
Lonely Hearted: details ....details.... so.. what's been happenin in the life of AtoM**BomB... what is ur name anyway?
AtoM**BomB: Ah.. well ... thats an easy one... I'm Andy... Andrew if you want to get technical.. what about u?
Lonely Hearted: Well.. its nice to meet u Andy :o) I'm...... Claudia....
AtoM**BomB: Well... it's a pleasure Claudia... thats an unusual name.. but I love it.
Lonely Hearted: U do? Well... gee... thanks....
AtoM**BomB: hahaha... no problem... hey listen.. I gotta get going... it was great talking to you Claudia.. hope we can do it again soon.
Lonely Hearted: Ok then.... ditto... talk to ya soon.. bye! You are disconnected from the chat
The room was dimly lit by red candles. He liked it that way when he talked to her. He disconnected from the chat and switched off the lap top computer. Pulling off the thin surgical gloves, he stood up and stretched his back. It was stiff from sitting in the same position for so long. But it was worth it. He had found her. He threw the gloves into a near by waste basket and stepped away from the table the lap top was sitting on. He started to think about the things he wanted to do to Claudia when he got her. I'll make her scream her god damn ass off.... stupid bitch...didn't she think I would find out... and find her... fuck her parents are fucking dumbasses... should have gotten her away when they had the chance.. He thought. Now she's mine..... and I'll finish the job this time... Fuck when I get hold of her.... shes gonna fucking wish she had died the first time..... its only a matter of time before I come Claudia... hope you're ready....
"Gott ya Bitch." He spat out.
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