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December 2nd, 1985
"Happy anniversary!"
Marty's not quite used to Jenn being able to just... walk in through the door, instead of vaulting over the windowsill and into his room.
It's been a little over three weeks since the dance. Three weeks since he got assaulted yet again by Needles.
"Oh, hey, Jenn..."
He's in his usual sleeping clothes, a dark blue tank and purple briefs; there's no reason for him to be shy, he's known Jenn better for a year now. There's a big diagonal scar across his face, going from the right to the left; somewhat fresh, as it's raised and red.
He won't look her in the eye, or even look in her direction. He's just staring at the wall.
She sits down next to him. He just turns his head away.
"Marty..."
"Don't look at me."
She leans up against him, head on his shoulder. He slowly turns his head around to face her.
"Jennifer... I told you I-"
"You can't sit around and mope in your room forever."
"You're right. I'll just do it until this fuckin' thing goes away."
"Don't be silly."
Her arms wrap around him as she slides over into his lap.
"Won't take that long. Last time it got better after two weeks."
"But this isn't three little slashes and a few abrasions on your hands. He pushed that damn knife in deep."
"And almost stabbed me right in the stomach... I wonder who stopped that."
He gives her a quick little kiss on the cheek, smiling. With that smile, though...
Jenn can't help but see a more crazed look on a face covered with blood dripping down onto an greyish-white suit.