I walked into school the next morning with red puffy eyes.Not because of Jim but because of my mother.I stayed up most of the night, mourning over a photo of me and her.

Hannah stayed away from me and avoided eye contact the whole day.In during class,she moved her seat next to Claire,Toby,and Jim.

Coach Lawrence was teaching Health today and it was absolutely boring as crap.

"The teeth tear and chew.Then,grinding the food into paste before it's swallowed.Then, it travels down the wind pipe I mean, esophagus",he said as he points to a chart.

While I laid my head down in my desk,I could help but listen into the conversation near me.

"So the reason you were late and covered in dirt was because you were fighting a "mud monster"?",Claire asked.

"While there was some gnarly troll watching you? Talk about creepy",Toby said.

"I know.It was like he was studying me",Jim said.

"That's weird.Mud monsters?Not even (Y/N) and I have seen those yet",Hannah stated.

"To the guts, where the juices break it down into a bubbling nasty soup",the teachers voice boomed.

"What are you gonna do?",Hannah asked.

"I don't know.I haven't figured that out yet",Jim said.

"So after it weaves through this mess, it comes out the old",He stammered and coughed,"you know "the back door",Coach Lawrence said.

"Coach? Yeah, thank you.Don't mean to "butt" in, but I'd like to "gas" a question? Hey, poo's laughing?",Steve said.

I roll my eyes in annoyance.I wanted to intervene but decided not to.

"Watch it, Palchuk!"

"This is serious!",Steve yelled.

"Hey, why don't you shut your hole, Steve?",Jim said.

That one got me.I bursted out laughing and laid my head on my table to cover up my loud laughs.

"Oh, that's it.That's it, jokers!Both of you, principal's office, now!",the teacher yelled.

I looked up as I watched Jim and Steve leave the room.Wait,Stricklers the principle and he's a changeling.He could change at any second with Jim in the room!But he wouldn't change in front of Steve,right?

I was zoned out for so long that I didn't even notice that Chris kissed me on the cheek.

I blushed and looked down.I turned around and gave him a playful glare."Shh"

Once class was over,I saw Hannah and Jim standing right In front of my locker.

I stood and stared.

"What's wrong?",Chris asked.

"Oh it's nothing.I just can't get to my locker without talking to Jim"

"I'll go with you",he said has he grabbed my hand.I smiled and leaned on his shoulder as we walked to my locker together.

Jim's eyes locked with mine and he stepped in front of us.

"(N/N),we need to talk"

"There's nothing to talk about"I said.

"Can you let me spe-"

"She said she didn't want to talk to you!",Chris said.

"And who are you to stop me from talking to her?",Jim asked as he pointed at Chris.

"It's my job to keep my girlfriend safe and comfortable so I would back off if I were you",Chris said.

"Girlfriend!?!",Jim and Hannah yelled in union.

"Is this true?",Jim asked with a hint of heart break in his voice.

"I-um...Yes.Chris is my boyfriend,have a problem with that?",I asked.

"N-no.I don't but I don't think it's his job to have full control over what you say and do",Jim said.

"Same.Ever since he showed up,you've been acting weird",Hannah said.

"Your over reacting over a lot of things and we need to ta-"

"Over reacting!?You know,maybe there's a reason why I act this way.Ever thought of what I'm going through instead of blaming it on the person I like.Its none of your business what I do in my life",I said.

"(Y/N),I'm sorry.Hannah won't tell me what's up with you",Jim said.

"You wanna know what's up with her?",Chris asked.He looked down at me and I nodded.

"So I heard about your girlfriend.you guys look really happy together",Chris said.

"She's not my girlfriend",he said.

"Oh really? Then,why did you kiss and make out with her more than 5 times already",Chris said.

"What?"

"Shut up already.Im tired of hearing your stupid excuses",I said as I grabbed my stuff out of my locker.

"Let's go Chris",I said as we left the building.I got on the back of his motorcycle and put a helmet on.

We drove down he road until we reached my house.

"Thanks Chris.Also,thanks for helping me back there",I said.

"No problem.Happy to help",he said.

"See you tomorrow",I said.

He waved and drove off.

I smiled and walked into my house to see dad cooking again.

"What you fixing now?"

"I decided to steal the cookie recipe from you",He said.

"Can't wait",I said.

I pulled out my binders and got to work on my homework.When I finished,I glanced at the clock to see it was almost midnight.Dad had already went to bed and left the plate of cookies for me to finish.

I yawned and stretched.I lazy scooted my work away and cleaned up the kitchen before walking up the stairs.I looked around before cutting all the lights off at the bottom level of the house.

I took a warm shower and wrapped a towel around me.Then,I brushed my teeth and hair before changing into my sweatpants and tanktop.

I quickly washed my face as I looked up in the mirror.I gasped and jumped back in fear as the mirror cracked right in front of me.

I looked around before touching the broken mirror."What the-"

I rubbed my eyes.When I opened them up,the mirror was back to normal.

I rushed myself into my bed and snuggled up into my covers,erasing everything from my mind.

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I jumped out of bed when I heard glass brake.It was currently 4:30 am and everyone was asleep.

I took my amulet out of my bag and held it close to me as I quietly walked to dads room to make sure he's alright.

"Dad?",I asked as I peeked in.The room was empty.Out of worry,I run downtown stairs.I turned the corner to see something I never thought I would see in my life.

Angor Rot was holding my dad captive with a knife at his throat.

"Angor Rot!",I sneered.

"Well if it isn't the Dragon Hunter.You came just in time",he said with delight.

"Dragon Hunter?(Y/N),whats the monster talking about?",dad asked quickly.

"I-I"

"You want him,hand over the amulet",he said.

I looked down at the glowing amulet in my hand and stiffened at the sound of Angor Rot scratching the wall.

"Tik tok.I don't have all day now",he said as he brought the knife closer to dads neck.

"Wait,I'll give it to you",I said.

I looked down at the amulet as It glowed a bright purple.It was brighter than usual.

He chuckled and stuck out his free hand.

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Jim's POV
I grumbled as my amulet glowed brightly.I tried to cover it up but it somehow shown through every object.

I finally gave up and sat up in bed before grabbing the amulet.

"What the heck do you want at 4:00 am in the morning",I asked.

I inspected it carefully until I thought about (Y/N).Oh no,she needs help.

I grabbed my jacket and slid it over top of my white t-shirt.I threw on my converses and didn't bother changing out of my sweatpants.

Without waking mom,I snuck out of the house.

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How did you guys like that little cliffhanger I added.Genius,am I right?🙄🤓💙😁

So what do you guys think your character will do next.Will she hand over the amulet?Will Jim be there in time or will you have other plans to save your only parent who is one of your best friends?