REVERIE: Twisted Reality

Day 9: Someone You Trust

Alexandria Lennon

I slowly opened my eyes and found myself on the couch. 

I must've passed out last night.

There was a blanket over me that I clearly remembered wasn't here last night. 

I turned to my other side to sleep some more but as soon as I did, Joker's sleeping face was an inch in front of me. His head was rested on his arms that were a few centimeters away from slipping from the couch.

'Was he watching me?!'

There was another completely fine couch and yet he chose to sleep here. His sleeping position looked uncomfortable so I decided to wake him up. 

"Hey! My spine's hurting just by looking at you." I said loud enough to wake him up. He slowly opened his eyes and his set of gray eyes were looking into mine.

We stayed like that for a few seconds before his face beamed. 

"Good morning!" He greeted with an energetic voice while stretching his arms. I didn't answer him and sat down to stretch my limbs too.

The cards we used last night were still messily clattered on the floor. Joker started tidying things up so I stood up and helped him.

As I pick up the cards with him, I wondered what kind of life will I be leading if I couldn't find a way out of here. Well, at least what life I would be leading before I lose my sanity. 

Not that I'm giving up on leaving this place, but I wondered if there is more to this place than this mansion.    

I looked at Joker and decided to ask him.

"Hey. Is there anything out there besides this mansion?"

He paused and looked at me for a minute. He hesitated but then answer, "...Yes. But right now, it's better for you to stay here. Even if it doesn't kill you, what is out there is enough to scar you for life."

What he said just made me even more curious about the things outside this mansion but I decide not to press on the topic anymore.

'Maybe his Prince is out there...'

I guess he noticed my sudden silence so he added in hopes to comfort me, "Don't worry! Once your condition becomes more stabilized, we can go outside. But for now, let's just stay here. I'll keep you company so you'll never get bored!"

I couldn't believe he said it with such optimism. His cheerfulness almost made me puke. 

I could never vibe with this person.

"Yay. I'm like a caged bird with a talking toy." I remarked in a sarcastic tone. He laughed as if what I just said was a joke. I thought I was already used to him interpreting me way differently than what I intended but I was wrong.

I looked at him slack-jawed. 

'I could never with this guy!'

I shook my head at him while rolling my eyes upward. 

"... I don't mind being your talking toy if it makes your stay here a little easier," he said with a quiet voice.

I looked at him and tried to comprehend the expression on his face. But before I could even figure it out he noticed my eyes on him and gave me a timid smile.

His smile somehow looked melancholic. 

I kinda felt bad for him. I feel like he's much lonelier than what he shows on the outside.