IT'S BEEN ABOUT AN hour since Malik and Jed started their studying. They've gone over flashcards, caught up on homework and projects, they were pretty much done. Lizzie wasn't done with whatever she had been doing, so Jed and Malik sat in the grand hall just catching up.
"You know... this Saltzman twin really has you hooked," Jed says while taking a bite out of his apple.
Malik looks up from his phone, shrugging. "Yeah... I guess she does." he sits up. "This is really the most at peace I've felt in some long."
Jed smiles. "I can tell... but uh, i've gotta know. How is the sobriety going?"
"Good... i've been uh taking my meds. Football has been keeping me occupied." Malik nods. "It's uh, it's going good. I've gotta admit, it feels great not waking up to a hangover."
Jed chuckles. "I'm sure it is. You know, I'm happy for you, man. After seeing you fall downhill after your break up with Alyssa Chang... I didn't think you'd get this happy again."
"Yeah well, I can thank—" Malik pauses, he thinks for a moment. "Uh... holy shit I forgot." he awkwardly laughs.
Jed thinks for a moment as well. "Damn... what the hell...?"
That's when it hit Malik, he remembers the night at Malivore. Well, at least he tries. "You know... I can't help but think that maybe Ric was right."
"About?"
"What if someone we knew jumped into that pit. I mean they found DNA, but we just can't trace it to anyone."
Jed hums, he nods. "That makes sense... you think this person was important?"
Malik makes a face. "Maybe... yes, I do. But let's not think about it too much. For all we know, we might not have been known this person."
"I guess you're right..." Malik's phone rings, he looks down and sees it's Lizzie. Malik picks up the phone, brows furrowed. "Uh... hey Elizabeth. What's up? Are you ready?"
Lizzie awkwardly clears her throat. "I know... I know we had plans for tonight but I can't make it."
