Brian ate silently while Nate and Peter caught up. He finished before either of them, and announced, exactly at 5:30 he was going to leave. He didn't want to seem rude nor like he didn't want to be with them, but he didn't belong there and he needed to get home. He thanked Peter for inviting him and nodded to Nate. Then he left, shoving his hands deep into his pockets and exciting the restaurant.

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"I've only been here a couple of times" A slightly more cheerful Cassandra said. "My mom is very very busy.....I go to lots of babysitters" she played with one doll that was her particular favorite. "Is Karver your Mom?" she asked innocently.

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Ian went to the door, and slowly unlocked it, opening it only a crack at first. He saw the quizzical face of Justin and humorously smiled "Hi Justin! How are you?" he asked putting his body in the way of Justin seeing Micah

Justin smiled, when he noticed his friend. "Hey, I was just stopping by. Wanted to see how you were doing?" Then, he remebered how cautiously Ian opened the door. "What's the matter? Is someone after you?"
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Micah could tell Ian knew the person, but was grateful Ian was blocking him. Still, the guy seemed nice but he was unsure of what would happen if he saw him. He heard the dude ask what was wrong, if someone was after them. He figured it would be safe if the guy sounded concerned. Still, he could have been told to say that. Suddenly, a tickle reached his throat and caused him to cough.
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Justin heard the cough, then asked, "What was that?"
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Micah's eyes widened at the question. He kicke dhimself metally and cursed his itchy throat. Why now of all times?
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Peter felt bad that Brian had to leave and yet he couldn't stop him. Last year, friends were torn between each other over him. Now, he was the one feeling torn. He sent a text to Brian, leting him know he had fun. Then, turned to Nate. "If your brother is still over there, I hope he's safe. Well, I better get going. you coming with?"

Ally considered Stacey's comment. "Hmm...," she mused. "A chubby Peter." Her mouth twitched. "Now that would a funny sight."

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"Excellent!" Johnny jammed another stack of flyers behind a shelf, producing a puffball of dust.

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Alec smacked himself in the head and remembered. The backdoor to all gmails! That is, is Micah hadn't changed his password and/or security questions...and if Google wasn't feeling rowdy today...yes, it could work. Alec opened Firefox preferences and changed his registry to that of a Google bot, and went to work.

"Okay," Bridget nodded, jingling her keys in her hand. "I'll, uh, see you later, I guess."

She walked toward the door, but then turned back. "You remember where I live, right?"

Stacey laughed, "We've already seen him practically bald. Glad he has that hair back though!" She paused. "He doesn't really seem as into his looks though." She rang Logan's doorbell.

"Oh that!?" Ian said clearing his throat, and giving a little cough "I-I'm not feeling well today. It was just me" he bit his tongue for lying. But it was just a little white lie. He trusted Justin, but Micah was already nervous enough. He figure exposing him and his story to someone else would only make it worse. "Did you come over for anything particular?"

"I've only been here a couple of times" A slightly more cheerful Cassandra said. "My mom is very very busy.....I go to lots of babysitters" she played with one doll that was her particular favorite. "Is Karver your Mom?" she asked innocently.

"Not exactly," answered Weydon. "She was like that, but she wasn't my real mom." She was silent for a bit. "Anyway, I guess it doesn't really matter now. I can't live with her anymore. The police took her away. They think she's a kidnapper. I'm not sure why."

~Riella

Justin answered, "Oh, I was just dropping by. I gotta get home actually. Talk to you later."
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When the guy left, Micah asked, "Who was that?"

"No, I got some business to take care of, hey man see you later" he said waving as he walked out of the resteruant. Well that was fun, catching up with Pete. The store was a block away so when he got there he was two minutes late. He could of been there in thirty seconds, if he could have ran.

"Hey sorry I'm late"

"Thanks." Declan said, "We're glad you came along."
Declan picked up a piece of chocolate and, after unwrapping it, stuffed it in his mouth. "Now, that is good stuff."

Sydney chuckled. "Well, at first, I didn't want to come here, but Bridget insisted."

Rosamunde laughed lightly. "Glad you were forced."

Determined, Amanda said, "Yeah." She watched Sandra Bullock's character, taking mental notes on acting in her head. "She is such a good actress."

When the movie ended and the credits started to role onto the screen Eliza realized that she hadn't yet asked her friend what part she was trying out for, she hoped there wouldn't be any competition between them about any of it. Eliza happened to be trying for the lead Man's girlfriend.
"So, Amanda... What part are you going to try for?" She questioned as she crossed her long tapering fingers.

Amanda smiled, imagining how well her friend would do with the cute guy playing the lead, who also seemed to have somewhat of a crush on Eliza. "I'm trying out for teh lead man's little sister. I act and look young for my age anyway, so it may work. At least that's what people tell me." She giggled. "People say I act thirteen."

It was Friday! The first football game for Grace's school! Grace emailed Micah to make sure he remembered the game. "Dear Micah, it's Friday! I just wanted to remind you that it was today at 6 pm. Like I said, I'm a cheerleader, so look for me down in the field! After the game I'll by you a soda and we can talk! Yours, Grace" Grace finished the email, and clicked send.

(((I was told I could make it Friday, if there was a change of plans and I didn't know about it, sorry. )))

Micah had just gotten finished getting dressed for the game and even combed his hair nicely. He got the email from Grace, then responded, "Can't wait to see you there." He told Ian where he was going and asked him to come with him for protection from any possible danger.