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20. I'll Be Fine

June 15th, 1998
7:47am

Veronica got up and showered, she dried off and got dressed. She put on a pair of brown cargos and a white long sleeve shirt, layered under a red and black tie-dye shirt. The white sleeves were scrunched up to her elbows, showing off every bracelet she wore.

She wrapped her hair up in the towel and stepped into her black Chuck Taylors.

She walked over to her vanity and applied eyeliner and dark eyeshadow. She sighed heavily and grabbed her schoolbag.

Veronica exited her room for the first time in three days. She hadn't spoken to any of her friends, Hallie decided not to bother her given that Veronica had grown more introverted with the murders.

She exited the dorm building and began to walk out, she had a free period for an hour and half.

Veronica kept her eyes down and her arms tightly crossed.

"Ronnie?!" A voice exclaimed and she heard footsteps rapidly approaching.

Before she could look up she was embraced by familiar strong arms. Kisses were planted along her neck and cheek.

Lips neared her ear, "I was so worried about you..."

She nearly melted right then and there, "I'm sorry, Mickey... I didn't mean to worry you..."

Mickey pulled away and looked at her with genuine concern, "Are you okay...?"

His hands gently squeezed her upper arms, attempting to reassure her.

"Just... everything, you know... The murders; the new movie..." Veronica said, tearing up.

Mickey froze for a moment, an odd look came across his face. It almost looked guilty...

"I need to tell you something..." He said.

"What is it, Mickey...?" Veronica questioned.

"Randy... There was an accident..."

"Wh- What..."

"While you were on break... A lot happened... Randy is in the hospital... He almost died, he was attacked..."

Veronica's heart sank.

Oh god... No... Not Randy...

She began to cry as she stumbled. Mickey grabbed onto her, stabilizing her.

"I'm sorry, Ronnie..." He said softly, stroking her hair gently.

Her breath hitched, "I can't do this again... I can't!"

Mickey held her tight to his chest, "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..." His brows furrowed and his lip quivered.

He sighed and pulled away, "Meet me in the auditorium tonight... I need to show you something..."