Midnight and I still haven't finished this damn essay~
You should try it with rps....no words.
May Midnight bring you good tidings at the close of the first day of December~
That got a small smile out of Abby, after all how she'd been a complete and utter mess, Elizabeth still didn't seem to hate her or have turned on her. Maybe this girl could just be a really good friend, in Abby's eyes they already were. She just hoped she could be a good friend in return. When she spoke again, despite still being very shook up, her voice was much calmer albeit so so quiet. "Thank you, this means a lot to me, it really does. I guess you're right, I only didn't want you to think too badly of me. And yeah, something pretty awful has happened. I'm probably over-reacting and thinking of all the worst-case scenarios, it's just I've been terrified of this happening for most of my life and now that it has..." She trailed off, leaving the dark gym silent. She wasn't ready to share what had happened, not yet and not to someone she barely knew. Still... "Can we be friends?" Her question was quiet but there was no denying that it was genuine and heart-felt. She appreciated all that Elizabeth had done so much and didn't want to lose someone who could be such a valuable friend. Maybe in time she'd tell her the truth about what she'd just discovered but she couldn't open up just yet.
The hug helped so much. Abby closed her eyes as they hugged, even if it made no difference, and just used it to help her calm down. Things would be alright. She was panicking too much. They didn't know where she was, what she was now called or even what she looked like anymore. Maybe she was overestimating them and she'd be fine but somehow she still didn't believe it. Still the hug calmed her and the tears stopped flowing. She didn't want to let go at all but knew that she still didn't know Elizabeth that well and she didn't want to lose her chance at a good friend. When she eventually let go, she was still shaking a bit but nowhere near as much as before. "I'm sorry, I know that I still don't know you that well so that might have been a bit awkward but thankyou, I really needed that. I-I just got some bad news that I never expected to hear. I have nightmares about this and now it's actually happened....I don't know what to do. I'm a mess, well, at least you can't see me. I hope you don't think too badly of me, I'm not usually this all over the place, honest" She said, genuine concern spread through her voice. She was afraid but now she just wanted to stay strong in face of it all.
A small smile spread across her face as Elizabeth replied, "That's good, did you sleep well?" She asked, her soft voice filling the silence. "Hopefully this storm will stop soon and we can go home, it'll be nice to see family again." Bzzzzzz Bzzzzzz Bzzzzzzzzz Bzzzzzzz Bzzzzzzzz Bzzzzzzzz Her phone? Who could be ringing her? Maybe Tyler, that'd be nice. She fished about for her phone and muttering a slight apology to Elizabeth, she picked it up. The smile vanished from her face and she paled considerably, even though it wasn't visible in this light. She was silent for a bit before finally speaking, "No, no, no! You can't be serious. That's not possible, they can't have got out. No. But you promised! You're lying, how?" Her voice got shakier with every passing moment, "They'll come for me, you know. They'll find me." Tears ran unseen down her cheeks, as she listened to the other person speak, "No, you can't just pass me off again with that same old speech! You don't understand what they're capable of! You need to...no...please, don't let them find me." The phone dropped to her side, and all that could be heard was Abby's tears. "I-I'm sorry, but could I ask well ask a favour?" She said to Elizabeth, her face awash with tears. This wasn't fair. This wasn't fair. This wasn't fair. Why did everything bad have to happen to her? "C-can I have a hug? I-I know I shouldn't but right now I really really need one." Her body was physically shaking as she asked.
Abby slept surprising well and with no dreams, which meant no nightmares. Elizabeth's words had swept round her head so many times before she'd dropped off though, she didn't hate her. She didn't hate her. She didn't hate her. And maybe, just maybe, she'd made a new friend. Elizabeth had even gone and fetched some blankets so they could sleep in there and she didn't have to go out and face them. She really didn't know what the days to come would bring but it was nice to have someone look out for her for a change. At the very least, Abby had fallen asleep smiling. Slowly her eyes flickered open, not that it made any difference in the pitch black. It took her a moment, laying there to remember where she was and why her bed felt strange. Then she remember. The floods. Elizabeth. She could still hear the rain hammering down, perhaps even harder, it didn't look like they'd get to go home yet. She was still trapped, hiding, waiting for the inevitable to happen. She was a little scared but she could face her fear, this wasn't going to ruin the rest of her short life. In the darkness she could kind of hear someone moving about but she didn't really feel light getting up just yet. She rolled over to face the direction she could hear movement, "Mhmm." She murmered, as she came round, "-lizabeth? You there?" She asked, her voice half asleep and quiet. She hoped she was, she didn't really want to be alone in the blackness.
That could work, right now, I just want to finish up so I can sleep. Thanks
They could but it's unlikely as everywhere is flooded and the schools on a hill so yeah. I think most people are staying the night.
But I should say I have quite enjoyed rping with you tonight.
So so tired. Need sleep now so can we finish what we're doing for the night?
"Um" Abby looked down, kinda ashamed to reveal why she was there, she hadn't meant to say that but now she had. "Them. The 'popular' kids, though why they are I don't understand." She paused, she didn't want to call them by name, her voice was so so quiet as she continued. "They mock me, tease me, make fun of me, call me names, play nasty pranks on me, day in day out. It's not fair. I never did anything but quietly got on with my work. I don't get why they feel the need to make my life hell. Is it fun for them?" Tears were rolling down her cheeks now as she went silent and she was very glad of the darkness. She hugged her legs tighter. Why was she telling Elizabeth this? She never told anyone. Now she was probably going to think she was pathetic and turn on her too, like they all did. Yet another potential friend, lost because of her stupid stupid actions. "I-I'm sorry, I shouldn't of said that. Please don't hate me."
The rain was pattering on the roof quite loudly now as Abby waited for a second to listen before answering, "I think it is and I hope it does pass over soon. Not that I dislike your company, no, you being here actually makes it a lot more bearable. It's just I'd like to go home at some point and stop hiding." She wrapped her arms round her legs and just sat there cuddling them, rocking slightly. She wondered if this rain was to do with HER, Abby wouldn't be surprised if it was but she hoped she hoped badly she was wrong. Couldn't they be left alone for just a bit? They understood they were going to die, why couldn't she just let them enjoy the rest of their lives?
Anything could be real for him, that was amazing and in a way she wished she could be the same. She loved all her fantasy and dragons, but ultimately she knew that's all it was, a fantasy. As much as she wanted to believe it was real, she knew it wasn't and the world was so much harsher. She wondered if after she died she'd get to meet her beloved drago...no, she couldn't think like that. She had to keep living and surviving, at least for now. Going back to Elizabeth's question, Abby shook her head sadly. Then paused. "Wait, shaking my head doesn't really work when you can't see me. Unfortunately no, at least not when I came in. We're still trapped with no escape from this silly place." She looked up at the door or where she knew it to be, not being able to see it. She wondered if they were looking for her or if they'd got bored and given up.
Abby smiled at her reason, so much nicer than her own, "Fair enough, it is really." She'd not thought of the dark quiet gym as peaceful, but come to think of it she was right. It was. Though the next think Elizabeth said threw her for a moment, her brother? Who was her br- oh, of course, with the dragon training comment it could only be one person. Anthony. Although it did surprise her to hear that he'd talked about her before, she hadn't realised she'd made an impression him to have him do that. Though she liked him, he seemed to be always on her tumblr, it was nice somebody appreciated her dragons. Still she was used to being ignored. She she giggled slightly in a good-hearted way, "Really? Well if he asks I shall do my best to help, though sadly I can't guarantee any real dragons." She would love it so so much if her dragons were real and she could actually help him train a dragon, she hoped she wouldn't disappoint to much if he did ask.
Deleted the bit about hearing her name, she'd probably be out of range.
Abby smiled through the gloom, dragon girl, well it did suit her. Elizabeth...the name and voice seemed familiar though she was struggling to picture the girls face, regardless she seemed friendly enough. "I guess yes, I'd be dragon girl Abby. So what're you doing in here in the dark?" She asked curiously, since she didn't expect them to have the same reason as her. She was beginning to feel more confident now talking to this girl.
Oh hey!!!!!! ^,^ I'm good, how're you? It's nice to see you around again~
Abby nearly jumped out of skin when someone called out of the gloom, there was somebody out there? She hadn't expected anyone to be there so to hear someone surprised her greatly. She wasn't sure if she should reply at first, she had gone there to hide after all but the voice didn't sound mean. They sounded almost as panicked as she was so after a moment she replied, "Uh, hello? Abby, I'm Abby. Who's out there?" She asked tentatively, half ready to bolt out of the door if they turned on her.
No, no, no, no, no. It wasn't fair. She'd managed to escape the bullies only to find the school was in lock down because of the silly weather. Now it was only a matter of time before they found her and the torture would begin again. She needed somewhere to hide and quickly. But where? She hurried round the school becoming increasingly more stressed. She had a limited amount of days left, she should be making the most of it, not finding it a living hell. She skirted round the corner and set her eyes on the gym, perfect. Of all the places they'd never expect her there, sports weren't exactly her strong point. She quickly made her way into it and shut the door behind her. Pitch black. Great. Well at least it would make a good hiding spot, even if they did come looking the power was out and no windows so she could just hide in the darkness. Still it unnerved her a bit and she chose to stay with her back on the door, she didn't want to lose the door and be trapped. Slowly, she slid down to the ground, still leaning on the door. She just hoped the storm would pass soon.
