Page 10 of Pierce Me

Manuela: That is exactly what is happening here, Fee. I am disgusted. DISGUSTED.

Eden: Any guesses, guys? Where do you think I am right now? Wait, let me send you a sound message.

*Sound message sent*

Faith: Ok, I’m going to try to say this calmly. WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU, EN, AND WHY IS EVERYONE SCREAMING AROUND YOU-WHAT IS GOING ON-

Manuela: What is happening right now, Eden Elliot?

Manuela: I’m calling 911

Eden: Here we have them, the mature and calm sisters we all know and love.

Faith: Seriously, En, I’m not kidding.

Eden: You can’t call 911 from another state, Manu. At least I don’t think you can.

Manuela: Seriously, En, I’m scared.

Eden: Would you relax, guys? I’m at a concert.

Faith: …

Manuela: …

Eden: Hello? Is anyone here?

Eden: Did you read what I wrote?

Manuela: No, Eden. It’s too soon. Should you…? I mean, I don’t think…

Eden: I’ve been to concerts before, Manu. I’m completely fine. Wait, it’s starting, gotta go. Talk later, bye!

Faith: No bye, no bye, hold on a second, young lady.

Eden: Definitely does not make you sound old, that.

Faith: I need you to tell me what steps you’ve taken to keep yourself safe in case… In case anything happens in there. How big is the concert? Are you in a safe, contained space? Are you-

Eden: …

Faith: Are you there, En?

Eden: Well, texting you two was step one.

Manuela: Good. But we are both in Chicago and you are in New York… It’s not like you’re a car ride away. Do you want to call me? I’ll be on the phone with you the whole time, if you need me.

Eden: I’m hanging out with some cool girls I met here. I’m not alone.

Faith: I know, but they… They don’t know how to handle…

Manuela: Shut up, Fee.

Faith: I didn’t mean that there is anything to handle, I just… I worry.

Eden: Thanks for worrying about me, Fee, but it’s been years, ok? I’m fine. I’m better than fine.

Manuela: OMG OMG OMG

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