[Journalism Lab] Because She Likes Hiding There

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Phoebe is sitting on top of the desk next to Jerusalem's. She's wearing sunglasses and she is holding what looks to be a large frozen caffeine concoction of some kind. She is dressed in a mini skirt and a short-sleeved polo shirt. She doesn't appear to be smiling.

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Maia walks into the lab, her smiles quickly fades as Phoebe does not return the smile.

"Hey, I got your message. Sorry it took me so long, I was uh, yeah sorry it took me so long. Sara had a rough night and I didnt want to leave her"

Maia stops short as Phoebe does not respond immediatly. "Phoebe? Are you ok?"

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Phoebe shakes her head. "Migraine from hell."

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"do you need me to get you something. Wow you look really rough Phoebe. Do you need to go to the clinic or something?" Approaching quietly and speaking softly. "Migraine naturally or Migraine hungover? help me out here"

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"I didn't drink anything last night," she said softly.

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*Maia frowns*

Is it because of your vision?

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"I don't know but it really hurts."

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*Maia sits down her bag and goes over and hugs Phoebe* "I would take it away if I could. you know that? What did you do last night" Maia's tone was soft and low to keep Phoebe's head from pounding anymore.

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"I stayed in my room," Phoebe saiid softly, laying her head on her friend's shoulder. "The pain has been getting worse and I just don't feel right."

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Maia rests her chin softly on Phoebe's head. "Phoebe, promise me something"

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"I can try," Phoebe agrees softly.

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Stay in tonight and tomorrow. Dont go into the town for anything. Dont leave the school grounds. Something is coming, people in dark cloaks or something. They are going to hurt a lot of people. Promise no matter what you'll stay in.

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Phoebe nods slightly, trying not to move her head too much. "Are you staying on the grounds as well?"

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No. I am going to stay long enough to make sure Sara is safe though. I just, I just wanted you to promise so that it is one less person that I care for to worry about you know.

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Phoebe frowns. "Why won't you stay where it's safe? I'll stay on the grounds...but what about you?"

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I have to see it Phoebe. I have to watch it happen. I just need to know that the two most important people in my life, you and Sara are safe.

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"I'll stay in, probably with Piper and Paige if I can find them. Please, be careful, Maia. I do not want to lose you, either."

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Maia smiles "Yeah, I'm going to stay with Sara until she is asleep and then I'll go. Stay with your sisters Phoebe, thats a good idea. Keep Paige there with you, she said she was going to go to Geoff." *Maia smiles sadly for a moment* "Keep your sisters safe."

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"I'll do my best, Maia. They're just as stubborn as I am."

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*Maia nods* "I need to go, I'm supposed to meet Sara in a few minutes" *hugging Phoebe softly* "Do you need help getting back to your room?"

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"Please," Phoebe asks her.

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Maia steadies Phoebe under her arm and walks her up to the room. "Take care tonight ok" Kisses Phoebes forehead and turns to walk away

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Phoebe grabs her anad hugs her tightly. "You be careful, too, Maia. I don't want to lose you."

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I will Phoebe. You'll see me soon.

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"Promise me."

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*Maia looks into Phoebe's eyes taking a deep breath* "Phoebe *hesitates* if something happens, will you tell Sara that I'm sorry because I promised I would never leave her. And tell her I love her. I cant promise Phoebe."

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Phoebe leans against her wall looking at Maia. "Then promise me you will be as careful as you can. I give you my word that if anything happens I will deliver your message to Sara."

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I promise. Go to them Phoebe, they need you *sad smile* I need to go see Sara before I go. Thank you Phoebe.

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"You need me, too," she says softly. "But...I cannot leave Piper alone, Maia. If I could, I'd go with you..."

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I do need you but they need you more. Paige needs you and I need you to watch her. *smiles* Your so precious Phoebe, you've been one of the only friends I've made here. Thank you for that. I know you cant leave them and I would never ask you too. I'll stay safe knowing your safe and Sara's safe.

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Phoebe feels tears filling her eyes.

"Please be careful Maia. You're important to me. You let yourself call out to me...you trusted me with your secrets and I trust you. You've been there and You mean a great deal to me." She swallows. "I'll watch them...and I'll keep an eye on Sara, too. If I could leave them, you wouldn't have to ask me, I would have already volunteered to be at your side."

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I know you would. We will fight together someday Phoebe. I've seen it. You'll save my life someday, but not today, not tonight. Tonight, you stay with them, you protect them. *hugs Phoebe again, Maia starts to say something else but stops* Remember, tell her I love her, tell her I didnt mean to break that promise to her. *Maia hurries away and looks back over her shoulder "I love you Phoebe"

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Phoebe watches her go, tears sliding down her cheeks.

"I love you, too, Maia. Goddess watch over her."