forum "This is the family I chose for myself, and you're not taking them from me." (CLOSED BUT STALKERS ARE LOVED AND APPRECIATED)

Started June 24, 2018 by @Natasha

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One of the teacher's opened the door quietly, motioning for Abby to step inside as they motioned towards Cal, who was slouched in a seat. He glanced up, a few cuts and a black eye beginning to form as he looked towards Abby sheepishly before looking back down. God, she's going to kill me…

Abby frowned and sat in a chair beside Cal. "What's going on?"

"A fight," Cal mumbled as he slouched in his chair, rubbing at the bruise under his eye as if he was willing it to go away. "I don't really want to talk about it here…" He added, his tone even more inaudible as he glanced up at the principal and the other teacher's in the room.

Abby pressed her lips into a thin line. She thought for a moment, then politely spoke. "Can I have a word with Cal outside please?" The principal nodded. "Thank you." Abby wrapped her fingers around Cal's bicep and pulled him from the room irritatedly. "Well?" she demanded in a reprimanding whisper once they had reached a point that they could speak without being heard. "What is this all about?"

Veda awkwardly sat down beside Aaron, pulling out her phone and texted Abby.
Pls get back soon! I need an emergency meeting with everyone STAT!

Abby pulled out her phone and quickly read Veda's text. Her stress was 4 times the max level. She texted back: I'm working on it. and put her phone away. She massaged her temples. "What were you thinking, Cal? This is the last thing that I need right now…"

Kendra got bored and noticed Veda texting. she knew it had to be Abby or Cal. she texted Abby to make sure everuthing was alright. All good? Do you need help with anything? you seemed extra stressed when you left this morning she thought maybe Veda wouldnt mind, it would get everyone home sooner at least.

Abby pulled out her phone again and scanned Kendra's message. I'm fine. Just a little edgy, I guess. The day isn't exactly the day that I was planning to have. Still sorry about last night!

Kendra go a reply right away and quickly responded. i feel ya. sereiously if you need my help im here. and also its okay, a minor bump in the road is nothing

Okay, here's the thing. Don't tell everybody now, but I might- Abby blinked pooling tears from her eyes before typing the end of the sentence -lose my job.

oh Abby. Why? she was now on edge and sat sort of tense in her seat

School board. I'll explain later. Please don't tell anyone, I don't want to worry them, and I- Abby thought about what she was going to say, then deleted it, sending the message ending with them.

i wont. but you best explain later, id rather not be confused. anything else? she sent the message and laid her phone in her lap and sipped her coffee, relaxing back into her seat.

Aaron looked over at Veda for a moment, then looked away as Veda glanced at him. "What?" Veda asked.
"It's nothing."
"Aaron……I know it's nothing."
"Veda, it's–complicated."
"Complicated? Like how?" Veda could feel the tension in the air, but ignored it. "Aaron, we've been friends since we were five. You were on the island with me. What is it?"
"I…………….really don't think we should discuss this right now." Veda gave an exasperated sigh and fell back onto the couch again. "Fine. Don't talk to me then."

(are Veda and Aaron in the living room?)

(Yup, which is only separated from the kitchen by a counter/half wall/table….you get what I mean, right?)

Vivian did not like the current vibes in the room. She also did not like being in front of total strangers in her crumpled pajamas and messy hair. She did not appreciate her growling stomach as well. Taking a bite out of her apple, she attempted to calm her nerves.

(yea i have one in my dads house thats similar)
Kendra decided to speak up at this point. "Island? What island Veda? Also its nice to meet you Aaron." she smiled in Aarons direction and then looked questioningly towards Veda.

i wont. but you best explain later, id rather not be confused. anything else? she sent the message and laid her phone in her lap and sipped her coffee, relaxing back into her seat.

Cal got in a fight. I was called to the principal's office to get him, and he still hasn't told me why he did it. Send. She thought for a second, then typed a quick follow up. Btw, I'm sorry for dumping all of this on you. I have a lot on my plate right now.

Kendra glanced down at her phone and quickly started typing. of course, hes the youngest. he needs his spotlight too. you're okay, but whenever you get it straightened out come home. we have visitors. I'll talk to Cal too. i used to do this too, i know where hes coming from.

Veda opened her mouth, but Aaron cut her off. "Nice to meet you too. As for the island, it's a seven year long story, that we don't have time for." Veda grabbed Aaron's hand and pushed it off of her mouth. "Thanks Aaron." Veda said sarcastically.

Visitors? Who?

Kendra set her phone down on the table, and then laughed. they were so close, Kendra felt like she hardly knew Veda. "Well i have all the time in the world, except for when im sleepinhg or at work, but the point is i have time. we can save it for later."

Kendra picked up her phone again. someone named Aaron. Veda knows him. im not really sure. just get here as soon as you can. she slid her phone back on the table and sipped her coffee