Page 15 of Fight or Flight
Her thoughts were interrupted when she saw WHS524 had logged on and focused her attention on him. If he even hinted at anything remotely inappropriate, she would kick him off. HotandCool would probably put him in his place before she could block him. She seemed to be the most aggressive of the group, though Blondebookbabe could hold her own, too. This small group of girls was tough, like the characters she’d created, minus the special powers she’d given them.
HotandCool: What about ur foster dad? Is he a jerk or what?
Katherine was grateful for the question, because it reminded her to stick to the persona she’d created. Darby supposedly lived with foster parents.
Bigfan216: He’s really cool, and my foster mom too!
She would be the girl with nice parents, but not too nice. Darby was still a teenager, and all teenagers butted heads with their parents sometimes.
WHS524 hadn’t offered an opinion. Maybe the man was a pervert. He might not even be a man. He could be whoever he wanted to be here, just like her. Maybe she should give him the benefit of doubt. It could be that he was like her. Lonely, with no real life to speak of.
klcLUV/007: You’re lucky, Darby.
Again, she wished Karrie would stop using her phony name; it reminded Katherine of her lies. But she’d have to continue. These girls would be blown away if they learned of her true identity.
HotandCool: Darby, huh? Let’s blow the handles, use our real names, just our first names. I’m Lola.
Blondebookbabe: Ashleigh.
SKRfan4evr: Melissa here.
WHS524: Walter.
Katherine knew it was up to her to acknowledge Walter and give him a chance to redeem himself.
Bigfan216: That’s my foster dad’s name!
Lies poured from her like water from a spigot.
HotandCool: SoWalter, why aren’t you at work? You always seem to be on here.
A legitimate question. Katherine guessed he worked the night shift, if he was really a nurse. He wasn’t online early in the morning, at least when she’d been here, nor was he on late at night. She wasn’t a hundred percent sure, but most likely, he worked during the hours they slept. She decided to change her online routine to keep a closer eye on things.
WHS524: I have a job. Just mind your business.
HotandCool: Okay, Nurse Walter.
Blondebookbabe: LOL, Lola!
Bigfan216: Y’all be nice!
klcLUV/007: Yeah, poor Walter has to work!
WHS524: Wait until you’re an adult. You spoiled rotten brats won’t be laughing then.
Walterwasa jerk.
HotandCool: Duh! You’re a creep, WALTER!
Blondebookbabe: Agree. Walter, why are you here?
A question Katherine wondered, as well.
WHS524: I am a reader and a fan. Isn’t that what this page is FOR???
Katherine heard her cell phone ping—it was a text message from Doc Baker.
Bigfan216: Gotta go! TTYL friends!
