Under Water (Gene X Reader)

Ch.7 ~ Mom

Your P.O.V.

After David and Sasha left I went to the living room to lie down on the couch and think for a bit. The guys stayed in the kitchen and continued discussing whatever they were discussing before. It was quiet here. The sun was shining through the window right onto my body so it felt warm and cosy. I closed my eyes.

What do I do now? I'm so confused.

Everything has been so chaotic for the past two days. It's all so unexpected too. I'm still not sure if I can fully trust Gene but I suppose waiting to see if he does anything is the best option right now. I just feel like he's hiding something. Then there's Dante who has also been acting really strange ever since Gene came back. He's been rather distant and doesn't come to talk to me anymore. Not that he has to but it's a little worrying. He was there for me for the three whole weeks we thought Gene was dead. I didn't do much to support him at all though. I wonder if he's okay...

The incident with my father was also interesting. What the hell could he possibly want apart from killing me? Why does he even want to kill me? This entire situation is so complicated. Mom is probably the only one who knows exactly what is going on but she refuses to tell us anything.

I also feel like I'm forgetting something really important but I can't remember what. Nothing makes sense anymore and I've been feeling like I just can't think straight lately.

Gene's P.O.V.

"Haha this reminds me, didn't Gene have a thing for Aphmau back in highschool?" Travis looked at Dante.

"Oh god no. I am not being a part of this conversation anymore." I stood up from the chair.

"Aww come on. It's funny to think about now."

"Ughhh not for me. And you will forget about it if you don't want me to blackmail you for the rest of your life."

Travis went silent for a moment. His eyes seemed to have glimmered or something but it was too quick for me to see properly. He looked a little confused.

"What were we talking about again? I think I just spaced out for a bit." He said.

"What? But you were just-- oh! I get it now." Dante exclaimed.

"Huh?"

"You're pretending not to remember because of what Gene said. Right?"

"What did Gene say?" He looks genuinely confused. Did he really just forget what happened?

"You know, about the blackmail." Dante said getting a little irritated.

"I honestly don't remember." Travis replied.

"Gene what the hell did you do?" Danted asked.

"I didn't do anything!" I answered.

"Then how does he suddenly not remember what happened? Are you using Lucinda's potions or something?"

"I don't know! Does Lucinda have sudden memory loss potions?"

"I'm not sure."

"Guys what are you even talking about?" Travis questioned.

"Potions? I don't know. I'm gonna go see what Y/n is doing." I replied and walked out of the kitchen.

But I wasn't using any potions. All I did was look at him. There's no way I could have made him forget. He must be pretending or he's just really forgetful... but it makes no sense.

I looked into the living room to see Y/n sleeping on the couch. I quietly approached her, trying not to wake her up. I sat down on the floor beside her and crossed my legs. She doesn't look as peaceful when she sleeps anymore. I wonder what happened to her while I was gone. Maybe I should ask Dante later. I was so distracted by my thoughts I didn't even realise I was stroking her hair.