The clink of spoons against ceramic bowls fills the air. Daniella and Skylar sit across from each other, cereal and toast between them.
It's quiet.
The kind of quiet that comes after a fight—where neither side really knows if it's safe to speak.
Skylar keeps her eyes on her phone, scrolling. Daniella stirs her spoon in her coffee, staring at the swirl of cream like it might give her answers.
Daniella then said carefully "My shift's ending late tonight. Like... eleven."
Skylar just hums, not looking up.
Daniella presses her lips together. She wants to say more, but she doesn't know how to bridge the gap between them.
Suddenly—
"...breaking news from Northford High School this morning—"
Both sisters glance toward the TV mounted on the kitchen wall.
"—police confirm that an intruder entered the premises yesterday afternoon. The school's principal reportedly discovered the scene after hours—several individuals were found dead inside. Authorities have yet to release names or details, but the school will remain closed for investigation until further notice."
Skylar slowly lowers her phone. Daniella doesn't blink. "...That's your school." Skylar said
"Yeah." Daniella said quietly
Neither speaks again. They finish breakfast in silence. Skylar grabs her backpack, Daniella her keys.
Daniella's at the register, sliding items across the scanner. She has two different part time jobs and which of course, Vernon had to be working at the same place as she did.
She's been here all day — she didn't even step foot into school.
Her movements are automatic. Her mind is still on last night — on blood, flickering lights, and a hooded stranger.
Vernon, manning the register next to hers, glances over. "You've been zoning out since your shift started. That about your mom?"
"Partly."
He pauses, watching her "Partly?"
Before she can answer—
The bell above the entrance chimes.
Daniella looks up.
Jun walks in.
Black hoodie. Hands in his pockets. His expression is unreadable — calm to the point of being unsettling.
Daniella freezes, but she doesn't gasp, doesn't flinch. It's almost like she expected him.
Jun doesn't acknowledge her. He walks toward an aisle like a regular customer.
Vernon watches him, then Daniella "Friend of yours?"
"No." She said flatly without hesitation, her voice hard, not wanting to explain anything.
Vernon raises an eyebrow but lets it drop.
A few minutes later, Jun returns with a couple of items — bottled water, instant noodles. He sets them on her counter.
Vernon's phone buzzes. He checks it and smirks. "I'll let you handle this one. Taking my break."
He disappears into the staff room, leaving Daniella alone with Jun.
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LIAR | WEN JUNHUI
Fanfiction"Everyone lies, Daniella. You just haven't caught them yet" Everyone says Jun is a liar. But Daniella doesn't have the luxury of caring he might be the only one who can keep her alive. After her mother's death, Daniella Torres just wants to protect...
