𝒆𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒔𝒕.

𝘴𝘪𝘹..

I sat on the bed inside of Aries' guest room staring at my hands.

It was now Sunday afternoon. I hadn't come out of the room all day. And I knew sooner or later I was going to have to. Xaria had slept over at his house as well, part of me was nervous because I didn't know how things were going to be.

They said that they believed me and each of them was angry. At me? I'm not sure. I didn't want to face them because this new incident is going to make them worry about me. And I don't want that at all.

I'm fine.

A lie, but if I convince myself it just enough I'll be fine.

I knew I was going to have to go home too. And tomorrow go to school. Two things I didn't want to do at all. Just thinking about it I'm stressed out.

Eventually, I stood to my feet, forcing myself to the door. I wrapped my hand around the cold doorknob and turned it. Once I opened the door I proceeded to walk towards the living room where I heard voices.

Aries and Xaria sat on the couch while Outer Banks played on the tv. When they saw me I felt their eyes on me but they didn't say anything which I'm thankful for.

I sat on the couch and pulled my knees to my chest, wrapping my arms around them and turning my head to the tv too.

The three of us sat silently watching as Pope staggered out of the house. Keeping my focus on the show I felt myself grow less tense. A little bit more comfortable and relieved.

"I made breakfast if you're hungry," Aries spoke.

"I'm okay, t-thank you," I told him.

"You sure?" He asked again.

And that time I considered it, I haven't eaten a full meal in two days. But the thought of eating just made me nauseous. So I shook my head that time.

"Okay, let's talk about last night," Xaria said and I froze turning my gaze to them as she paused the tv.

"Xar–" Aries started but she cut him off.

"No, I think we should talk about it. Ignoring it is just going to make stuff really awkward." She spoke and I mentally agreed even though I really didn't want to talk about it.

When she finished they both looked at me making me gulp, "I told yo-ou guys what hap-append. I just, I d-dunno." I shrugged.

"Well I broke up with Savannah and took care of Mikey so you don't have to worry about them anymore," Aries told me and a sudden burst of guilt brushed over me.

"You broke up with Savannah?" I asked surprised and he nodded. "Y-you didn't have t-to do that. You l-love her I don't want to stand in t-the way of that."

"I didn't do it because of you–well maybe a little but it's not your fault. It would have happened at some point. That comment she made about you just made me realize how bad of a person she is." He explained.

"But–"

"Nope." He said and I just sighed shutting my mouth. "You got something to say Xaria. You did start the conversation." His eyes flickered over to her.

She was wearing black sweatpants and a blue baby tee that stuck to her skin. Her hair sat up in a high ponytail. I admired her face but once she looked over at me I looked down quickly.

"I'm just sorry he did that to you Acura, you didn't deserve it. And I don't want you to feel like this is your fault."

Too late.

"T-thank you," I mumbled.

"Now that is out the air, are you guys ready for school tomorrow? First day of senior year." Once she began talking again I looked back at her but this time she was staring right back with a smirk on her face making my face hot.