Virgil will give this meme to Janus. Anyways.

Hey guys! It's been a while! I've written quite a bit and am getting impatient for yall to catch up with what I've been plotting so hopefully I'll be making releases closer together. Then again, still in my junior year and we just did the ACT so who knows how busy life will get. But at least this chapter is out! Whooo!

I also wrote yall a thing at the end. Please don't just skim over it and actually read it through. I took time and thought to write it for all of you.

Warning: the feared homework, over use of fruit emojis, book cliff hangers (not for us though), ... that's it I think. Let me know if there's anything else!

Enjoy the chapter!

Logan
I tapped my foot on the plush carpet under my desk as I wrote my essay. My eyes skimmed over the page, but it was as if it flew in one ear and out the other. My mind kept drifting back to yesterday evening. After exiting the house we had come to a loss on what to do.

I ran my hand through my hair. Ghosts... exist. Huh. I've always had my suspicions, but I had previously dismissed the idea. I'll have to do more research. I had tried to talk to Patton all day during school, but he seemed to disappear as soon as I arrived. Virgil and Roman reported something similar. I suppose Patton still isn't back. But then... where is he?

Ding.

I paused and picked up my phone.

Orange-🍊: Yooooooo I liiiiiiiiiiiiive! #immasurvivor

My eyes widened. I completely forgot!

Blueberry🫐: Oh thank heavens. I'm glad the surgery went well.
Orange🍊: Wellllllllllllll... well might not be the right word but yes!
Blueberry🫐: .... Elaborate
Orange🍊: I lived but liiiike... they said that it's being a bit wonky. But we won't know if it worked or not until next week!
Blueberry🫐: ............ Our definitions of well are very different. I meant effective.
Orange🍊: M'kay whatever you say blueberry.

I sighed and shook my head.

Blueberry🫐: Are Mom and Mama with you?
Orange🍊: Eh, mama's here. Mom had to go help other patients. Ya know, being Dr. Dabaru and all.
Blueberry🫐: I thought she would have stayed with you after..
Orange🍊: Meh, you know how it is. She's a busy doctor person thing
Blueberry🫐: ... doctor person thing?
Orange🍊: Mhm. Sooo... what's new?
Blueberry🫐: Well school is almost over, I have an essay due for extra credit, and Patton has been replaced by a ghost.
Orange🍊: As you do
Blueberry🫐: ... no... one does not normally do that
Orange🍊: Nah, I do it all the time
Blueberry🫐: ....
Orange🍊: Ah dang it, I gotta go. The nurse is back and has threatened to take away my phone because apparently I'm still supposed to be off screens cause of my meds
Blueberry🫐: ........... you're not supposed to be texting me?
Orange🍊: Nope. Love you, byeeeeee

I swear... he's going to end up killing me. Well, not literally of course, but figuratively. I hope...

I stand and glance at my computer again. There sat my words on skin diseases in size twelve, Times New Roman font. My thoughts drifted to my brother then to Patton. I closed my eyes. One problem at a time, Logan. One cannot be everywhere at once and I can't do anything about my brother at the moment. I have to focus on one thing at a time. Though... It's fairly difficult to take care of Patton at the moment. Perhaps I need a day to calm my thoughts. Everything will work itself out and I cannot take care of everything.

I opened my eyes and looked at my computer. My essay will have to wait. I turned off my computer and stood up then picked up my book and sat on my bed, leaning against the wall. I'll read a few chapters before continuing.

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I turned the last page and gasped. It ended on a cliffhanger. My mouth remained ajar as I quickly looked up when the next one would come out. Next year. Wonderful.

Placing the book down, I got up to stretch and check the time. 2am. I- ... How did it get so late? Wait- MY ESSAY! I booked it to the computer and sat down, then opened it and reread what I wrote. Okay, thank goodness it's almost done. I only have to write the last paragraph's evidence and conclusion. I glanced at the clock again before I began writing. Tomorrow will be an interesting day.

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Another short chapter. I promise that they'll get longer from this point out. More chapters that look around 5-10 pages shall come like that crazy 5,000 word one (now that was a crazy time). I hope you guys have a fabulous day and keep fighting for what you believe.

I know the world is chaotic and a bit scary right now. Everything seems to be picking up, and not in a good way. But I believe we're going to be okay. We need to do what we can to help, but remember to smile. Everything is so dark and depressing these days and a smile can go a long way. I would like to start a challenge. I want everyone reading this to comment 5 things they are grateful for. It could be simple things like you're glad you have a roof over your head and a bed at night. It could be that you had the most amazing food that night for dinner. It could be for your hard working parents or your loving and caring friends. It could be for your therapist, I know I'm grateful for mine. It could be religion related, relationship related, anything. I'll go first.

I'm grateful for my school and the education opportunity I have had.

I'm grateful for my religion. It has saved my life in so many ways and helped me grow to be the person I am today.

I'm grateful for the things that beat me down in life. Without them, I wouldn't be as strong as I am today. I came back and I came back fighting.

I'm grateful for my current and past friends. They mean the world to me and I wouldn't trade them for anything. They've helped me discover myself and yes, sometimes they leave me broken down and in a horrible state, but I have learned so many things and have grown past it.

And finally, I'm grateful for all of you guys and for this amazing community. I have grown in skull because of you guys and understanding of the world. You have offered me a safe haven and a home. I love all of you so much and am so grateful that you're here with me on this journey of life. You mean the world to me, even if I don't know you personally. I know you are a life and you deserve all the world.

I love you guys gals and non binary pals. You're my family. Keep being amazing. There's a reason I call you my sisters, brothers, and non binary others. Keep shining.

Slay like Remy,
Love like Patton,
Take time to have fun like Emile,
Goof around like Remus,
Stick strong to your beliefs like Roman,
Take advantage of your situation like Logan,
Be yourself like Virgil,
And nudge people down a flight of stairs like Janus.

I love you all. Stay safe, sisters brothers and non binary others.

💖 Your sister, Maybay4