UNBELIEVABLE SHIVERS

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Billie's world froze,

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The cold now forgotten, even the shivering of her toes.

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She looked at him in shock,

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Figuring out if he was on crack.

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But Jack was dead serious,

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Not fazed by how bizarre his words was.

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Billie: (*shook, confused*)

"Wha-?"

(*pause*)

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Billie: (*slightly mad*)

"This isn't funny."

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Jack: (*sigh*) (*sad*)

"I'm serious, Billie. It's me."

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Billie, now engulfed with multiple emotions ,

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Anger, above all, for this might just be one of his mean motions.

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The rain cleared, though clouds block the sky ,

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But it was good enough to tell him goodbye.

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Jack, now panicked ,

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He needs to make a move, quick.

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But how, this was almost impossible ,

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With a sigh, he began to stumble.

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Jack: (*stutters*)

"L-Look , I know I sound psycho. But - I - I don't know how to say it in a way that it would sound sane. "

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Jack pauses as Billie clenches her jaw,

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Obviously insulted of his words' flaws.

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In a swift motion,

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Billie stands upright.

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Having enough of today's commotion,

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She stares at Jack with glaring eyes.

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(Photo not mine.)

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Billie: (*stoic*) (*clipped*)

"Okay. You're crazy. Thanks for the jacket, I'll get it cleaned "

(*looks at the sky*)

"Look, it's getting dark so I'll just take my leave."

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As Billie began to leave,

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Jack bolts to grab her hand.

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With all determination he can heave,

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He connects their gazes to prove he's adamant.

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Jack: (*determined*)

" Billie button, it's really me. If you don't believe me, I'll prove it. Meet me tomorrow at your favorite place in school. After class, I'll see you by the door. "

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Billie retracts her hand,

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As if it burned to touch.

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Who is he to dare command,

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Acting as though they've been friends beforehand.

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And with that, Billie left ,

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A heavy burden clogging her chest.

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Thinking about what the boy had said ,

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Not knowing anything about what lies ahead.

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As she got home where her parents await,

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She plastered a smile for her parents to take.

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They flood her of questions,

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'What happened?' , 'Are you alright?' - you know how parents go .

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Billie answered patiently, knowing not to mention ,

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Of one particular location.

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Billie: (*with a smile*)

"I got caught up in a book and didn't notice the time. It poured and I forgot my umbrella."

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With gentle care,

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They ask her to take a warm bath.

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Her mother helped dry her hair,

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Father even made warm dishes for dinner chat.

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But amidst all these,

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Her parents share a knowing look.

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For now this is all they can do for their little miss,

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But they'll be ready once she leaves her secret nook.

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(Photo not mine.)

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As Billie wait for the jacket in the dryer,

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Her mind in a haze, she can't help but wonder.

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Now that she's at home in peace, all calm ,

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She realizes how Jack was awfully around her like a stuck gum.

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'Unusual indeed' , her mind blurts ,

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Maybe truth can be found in his words?

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Her mind snapped back as the dryer sung,

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Jacket dried, Billie bits her tongue.

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'One chance' , Billie thought aloud ,

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'What would he even talk about?'

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The day ends, Billie now asleep ,

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Whilst Jack is having trouble waiting for the midnight tick.

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