"I can't believe this girl, Ila," I start, talking into her old camera. Yes, I did go into her room. And yes, I did take almost everything of hers that I could find. And yes, now I am talking to her. Yes. I do know she probably will never hear it. "This girl, her name's Eclipse. She's new here. Yeah, apparently the scientists are still reeling in new kids. That's not the point, though. Remember Piccsel? That guy I liked? Yeah. Him. Eclipse made him seem like an idiot. Don't get it? Well--"

"Violet, what are you doing?"

"Eclipse," I grumble. I don't know how long she's been in my room. I don't remember her entering the room. Whatever.

"Why are you so bitter all of a sudden, Vi?" she asks and sits down on Ghost's bed, patting a spot next to her. "Come sit with me, and let's talk."

Why is she so calm, like nothing is wrong?

"Who gave you permission to call me Vi?" I cry. For some stupid reason, I throw a pillow at her. That's all I can think of to do.

"I'm sorry. There. I said it. I didn't mean to offend you and your friend, I was just thinking logically. Will you please forgive me and act normal again?" she grabs my hands and forces me on the bed.

I stare at her. Those big, dark eyes of hers are filled with compassion. I can't tell if it's genuine or not.

"I can't act normal, Eclipse, you insulted my friend and me. Y'know, you were so lucky you met me and Ghost. If you didn't, you would be lost; you would be gone; you would be confused; you would be alone. Wanna know why? 'Cause that's what freaking happened to me, that's why I know! That's why I freaking accepted you in the first place, why I was so freaking nice to you! 'Cause I know how it feels, Eclipse. And guess who accepted me. When I was lost. When I was gone. When I was confused. When I was alone. Guess."

Eclipse doesn't reply.

"That's right. The guy you wanted to leave behind. And yes, I want you to feel bad. Guilty. You should be. I cannot let you forget today because I want you to learn. I'm trying my best to help you, Eclipse."

She squeezes my hands.

Still silent.

She looks so small.

Like that big black skirt she's wearing engulfed her.

And before I know it, the girl I named Eclipse is sitting on my lap. Clutching my shoulders. Sobbing and sniffling into my chest. Like I'm about to fade away.

And I'm holding her.

Like she's about to fade away.

And once again, before I know it, the girl I named Eclipse is pressing her lips against mine. Pulling away. Apologizing over and over again.

And then she's gone.