A Forever Ringing Song (completed)

°~Act Two; Ending One~°

He spat out the words, and he saw Lilith’s eyebrows rise in shock, and Kate softly gasped. He felt a soft tap on his back, and spun around, seeing a random kid. “Oliver say’s xe needs to see you.” The kid spoke calmly, but had a slight hint of some un-recognizable emotion in his eyes. “Alright, where is xe?” Theodore heard himself ask, and the kid signalled for him to follow.

    Theodore followed the kid, but when he was at the end of a dead end hallway, he was confused. Thats when he realized the look in the kids eyes was malice, and spun around quickly to see the kid leaning against some lockers, grinning. “You should probably know this Theodore,” the way the kid spat Theodores name out made him shiver slightly as panic began to take over, “Oliver doesn’t like you, xe never will. Xyr song isn’t your sappy greek myth song. I even doubt xe knows you exist” I felt her words sink in, wincing slightly at the rude words, but feeling happy that they respected Olivers pronouns. 

Loathe they way they light candle in Rome

But love the sweet air of the votives

Hurt and grieve but don’t suffer alone

Engage with the pain as a motive

Today of all days

See

How the most dangerous thing is to love

How you will heal and you’ll rise above

Achilles

Achilles

Achilles

Jump now

You are absent of cause

Or excuse

    “So self indulgent and self referential, no audience would ever want you.” The student hissed out the familiar phrase. “You crave the applause, yet hate the attention. Then miss it, your act is a ruse.” Theodre continued with the next verse out of habit, mumbling it as the familiar words tumbled out. The student then turned around, feeling as though his work was completed, and left Theodore alone in the hall. As Theodore leaned against the wall behind him, the ‘wall’ fell, now being found to be a door to the roof. Theodore stood up, quickly advancing up the stairs, “it is empty, Achilles. So end it all now, It’s a pointless resistance for you.” The lyrics were falling mindlessly out of his mouth now, he was so focused on his inner though of getting to the ledge of the building as fast as possible. Once reaching the edge of the school building, he removed his shoes and sat on the ledge. “Achilles, Achilles, just put down the bottle, don’t listen to what you’ve consumed.” The words were coming out garbled, and Theodore suddenly realized he was crying. 

Its chaos, confusion

And wholly unworthy

Of feeding and it’s wholly untrue

You may feel no purpose

Nor a point for existing

It’s all just conjecture and gloom

And there may not be meaning

So find one and seize it

“Do not waste yourself on this roof.” Theodore mumbled as he stood, beginning to gather courage.

Hear those bells ring deep in the soul

Chiming away for a moment

Feel your breath course frankly below

See life as a worthy opponent

Today of all days

See

How the most dangerous thing is to love

How you will heal and you’ll rise above

Crowned by an overture bold and beyond

Ah, it’s more courageous to overcome

“You want the acclaim, the mother of mothers.” The student from earlier spoke, smiling at him while standing on the edge, looking him in the eyes and daring him to do it. “More poignant that fame or the taste of another, but be real and just jump.” A soft noise came from behind, hearing the door open slowly and a soft gasp. “You dense m-” The student started, but a different voice interrupted “You’re worth more Achilles.” Both turned, seeing Oliver standing there, Lilith and Kate behind him, with the three panting from running the way there. 

You will not be more than a rat in the gutter (So much more than a rat)

You want my opinion (No one asked your opinion)

My opinion you’ve got 

“You asked my counsel” The student mused, seeming to shimmer slightly, and Theodore couldn’t completely hear his voice. “No one asked for your thoughts” He heard Oliver yell at the student, telling Theo to step down as the song faded into the background slightly. “I gave you my thoughts.” He heard his own voice state, startling him slightly, “Be done with this now, and get off the roof.” He heard Oliver speak, the exact lyric drifting across his mind as shock registered and the student disappeared in a swirl of mist.

Can you hear me Achilles

I’m talking to you

I’m talking to you

“I’m talking to you” He heard Oliver whisper, approaching him carefully “I’m talking to you.” Theodore whispered back, beginning to step toward Oliver. Oliver’s hand reaching forward to take hold of Theo’s as he grabbed onto xyr, “Achilles come down” xyr grip was strong as Oliver pulled him toward xyrself. “Achilles come down” Theodore whispered as he felt his shaky arms wrap around Oliver without much thought. Theodore’s eyes slipped shut as he felt Oliver hug him close, calm washing over him as he fell unconscious.

When Theodore woke up, it was much later in the afternoon, the sun was shining golden through the window and making everything it hit look lovely. He sat up, cleanly turning his head to the edge of where he had been sleeping and saw Oliver there. Xyr head resting on the bed and clearly xe was dead asleep. Theodore ran his fingers through xyr’s hair, smiling at the softness of the moment. Oliver’s eyes fluttered open, shock registering after a second of silence between them. Oliver reached xyr arms forward, wrapped them around Theodore in a tight hug. 

Throw yourself into the unknown

With pace and fury defiant

“Never, ever do that again Theo,” Oliver whispered “Please.” Theodore nodded, rubbing Olivers back as they hugged. Hearing the door swing open, they separated and looked toward it, seeing Lilith and Kate standing in the doorway. They both walked into the room, giving hugs to Theo and sitting down together in a chair.

Clothe yourself in beauty untold

And see life as a means to a triumph

Today of all days

See

“The most dangerous thing is to love.” Oliver murmerd, Theo nodded as Lilith and Kate glanced at each other.

How you will heal and rise above

Theodore was outside, hands hooked with his mother as they entered a building, smiles on their faces, although his mom was crying.

Crowned by an overture bold and beyond

They walked up the stairs, keys in Olivers hand and a suitcase in Theodores.

Ah, it’s more courageous to overcome

If you looked closely, you could see the wedding bands on their fingers, hands clasped together as they smiled and walked toward their new home.

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End of the first part of Act Two.