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Liz's father approached them and told his daughter that he was taking her brothers home, it was probably a good idea. He met with the older mans hard stare, he could tell what that look meant and he mentally promised that he would do what he could for Liz. Though he couldn't deny it, the pressure was building and he was starting to feel like there was a heavy weight on his chest. One of his best friends was missing, people were beginning to assume the worst and now everyone was telling him to watch out and take care of his other best friend. It was a lot to bare for someone who was barely an adult.

[b][color=f6989d]"Bye Mr. Baker"[/color][/b] The boy said softly, watching as the older male walked away to get his two sons. Elliot looked back to Liz when he heard her speak, there was a smile but he felt like it was genuine. [i]"She's trying her hardest too..."[/i] He thought.

Elliot was startled when a guy he didn't recognize ran right between him and Elizabeth, apologizing as she sped away. The boy stared after him with a confused look, there were many people scrambling about due to the announcement of the fire but he recognized almost all of them, but this guy he couldn't put a name to. As the man retreated something fell from one of his pockets, a golden Walkman. It bounced on the floor with a few metallic clinks before resting on the floor. The guy was in such a rush that he hadn't even realized he dropped it.

Elliot watched as Elizabeth grabbed it, the look on her face told him that she knew the guy. A feeling of jealousy bubbled in his chest but was extinguished just as fast, he had no time nor desire to feel such things. There was just too much going on and he really didn't think he could handle anything else. With a heavy sigh he looked to his friend, nodding. [b][color=f6989d]"Yea, lets go. Some greasy food sounds awesome."[/color][/b]


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The drive to the pizza was silent, Elliot suspected that Liz didn't know what to say and he didn't blame her. What exactly would you say? [i]"Hey, how's so and so? What's the weather? Seen any movies lately?"[/i] It all seemed so insignificant compared to everything else that was going on. So instead of trying to make idle chit-chat he figured silence was the best option. He just quietly stared out the window listening to the ambient sounds around them.

Upon arrived at Mario's Elliot could see that lots of others had the same idea as them, though he couldn't deny that the greasy and cheesy smell of pizza was amazing. At they stood in line he noticed Liz on her phone but didn't ask her about it, wasn't his business who she texted. As if the girl could read his mind she spoke up, telling him about inviting Kei to join them for Pizza. Elliot was always iffy about the other boy, then again he was iffy about most people. As a boy who was bully and teased a lot in school he struggled with interacting with others.

[b][color=f6989d]"That's fine, the more the merrier."[/color][/b] He said, turning towards the cashier as their turn to order came up. Pineapple and ham - Hawaiian pizza is the only way to go.

He and Liz choose their table, resting his chin in the palm of his hand as he gazed out the large window. He felt like he should speak but....but what could he say? He didn't want to talk about Lily, every time the thought of her and what might have happened crossed his mind his chest hurt. He hated this, the whole thing made him feel awkward. Made him feel like a loser who couldn't do what needed to be done. He was surprised though when Liz spoke first, especially when the question she asked was about Lily.

Elliot didn't even know how to answer her question, the last time he had spoken to Lil was when they had all gone out for Pizza a few days before her disappearance. He didn't really text much, the both of them had known that. He opened his mouth to say something but then Liz got distracted by something. It was Kei and something was going down with the sheriff.

Worried and curious, Elliot slid out of the booth and follow his friend. He stood off to the side as Elizabeth tried to figure out what happened. Being in the presence of a police officer made him nervous. He really didn't like the way the guy was talking. He laid a gentle hand on her shoulder and spoke to her softly. [b][color=f6989d]"Come on, We'll wait for him inside. He's not getting arrested so he'll join us after Sheriff spade talks to him."[/color][/b] He said, glancing towards the towns defender with narrowed eyes before going back into the pizzeria and sitting down at the table.
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