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RAINA WAS SITTING With her boyfriend, Joshua Chase as the paramedics took away his dead sister. Joshua sighed, sipping his coffee, looking completely out of it. Raina kissed his cheek, nuzzling him as a form of comfort.

"What am I supposed to do?" Joshua frowned, looking down at his girlfriend.

Raina exhaled, biting her lip. Honestly? She didn't know what he could do. This was like a real life horror film.

"I wish I knew, babe. But, if you want, we can live together?" Raina offered, rubbing her thumb over his knuckles.

Joshua planted a gentle kiss on Raina's head, gently with a soft smile "Thanks, beautiful. That means a lot."

Raina smiled in return, giggling a bit "Anything for my favorite person."

Joshua chuckled, pecking her lips "Love you."

Raina giggled, rubbing her nose against his "Love you, too."

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AT SCHOOL, RAINA Walked hand in hand with Joshua to her locker. When the pair got there they were meet with their friend, Peter and his boyfriend, Colin.

"Hey." Raina wrapped her arms around Peter's neck, smiling softly.

Peter wrapped his arms loosely around her waist with a chuckle "Hey, hey."

After the pair pulled away, Joshua and Peter bro hugged. Colin bro hugged Joshua as well.

"I'm sorry about your sister, man. My condolences." Colin placed his hand on Joshua's shoulder, squeezing it reassuringly.

Joshua waved it off, sighing "Nah, man. Life happens, but she wouldn't want me to be all mopey and shit."

Raina was about to open her mouth when she felt an arm around her waist. Oh, Goddamn it. Ethan.

"What are we talking about?" Ethan grinned, leaning into Raina.

"We're talking about you getting your hands off my girl, Turner." Joshua gritted his teeth, looking at Ethan.

Ethan smirked, rubbing Raina's arm "She was mine first, Chase."

Joshua chuckled, cracking his knuckles "Now she's not yours at all."

Ethan removed his arm from around Raina, stepping closer to Joshua "How about you shut the fuck up? Shut your fucking mouth, huh?"

Peter looked over to Raina, whispering "You gonna do something, girl or?"

Raina sighed, looking between the two men "Guys..."

Joshua gripped Ethan's collar slamming him into the locker behind them "If you ever touch Rai again I will fucking kill you, piece of shit. Go cry to mommy, you're pathetic. Raina left your abusive ass, now I suggest you walk away before I change my mind, asshole."

Ethan coughed, nodding his head, rapidly "O-okay."

Joshua let go of Ethan's collar, shaking his head "All bark no bite? Get out of my face and stay the fuck away from Raina."

Ethan smirked, pointing at Raina "I'll see you soon, sweetheart."

Joshua wrapped his arm around Raina's waist, waving him off "Okay, bye!"

Raina blushed, biting her lip as Ethan left. Colin wrapped his arms loosely around Peter's waist.

"That asshole is gonna fucking say the wrong shit and get himself killed." Colin spoke from behind Peter.

Raina leaned into Joshua, rolling her eyes "Let him then..."

The bell rang indicating class was about to start. Peter kissed Raina's cheek before leaving with Colin. Joshua rubbed Raina's back, kissing her head.

"Did you wanna go to the bar tonight?" Raina looked up at Joshua, rubbing his arm.

Joshua nodded, continuing to rub her back "Yeah, let's just get to class."

Raina giggled as she walked to class with Joshua.

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AT THE BAR Raina sipped her coke while the group was talking about Kendall's death. Michael wrapped his arm around Miranda's shoulder, sighing.

"This is like really bizarre for our town. Rosenberry is a small town and this isn't usually something we deal with. The news is saying that her death is like pulled out of a horror movie." Michael looked around at the group then back to Miranda.

Joshua placed his chin on top of Raina's head, shaking his head "Like Scream?"

Colin looked at Joshua, glancing around the group "Sounds like it."

Raina was about to make a comment but once again was interrupted by Ethan Turner. Joshua gritted his teeth, turning to Ethan. Not again.

"Hey, Raina. You wanna grab a drink with me?" Ethan spoke up, tilting his head at her.

Raina rolled her eyes, shaking her head.

Naya stood up straight, crossing her arms "Beat it, Turner."

"I'm sorry, was I talking to you?" Ethan turned to Naya with a raised a brow.

Raina shoved Ethan away, tilting her head. Ethan stumbled back, hitting the table behind him.

"Go!" Joshua pointed at the door, growling at Ethan.

Ethan kissed his hand then waved at Raina before leaving. Raina rolled her eyes, leaning into Joshua. The nerve of that guy.