Coming Out - An Emon Fanfic

Chapter 4 - Intoxicated

"Yo Ethan." JJ sat on the sofa, handing Ethan a cup. Ethan looked up at JJ, questioning the fact that JJ was giving him a drink. "It's Coke man, I know you don't drink." JJ replied after seeing Ethan's questioning look. Ethan relaxed as he took the cup from JJ, "Thanks man."

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Ethan suddenly felt the urge to throw up. He got up and fell back down. His head felt heavy and his legs were numb. He slowly tried to get up again and started staggering towards the bathroom, his urge to throw up got worse. "Ethan, are you ok?" Simon asked with a look of concern on his face. Ethan didn't reply. He tried to carry on walking but his legs gave way. "Woah, hold on buddy." Simon grabbed hold of him and started to walk out of the room with Ethan hanging onto him.

"Come on buddy." Simon said as he helped Ethan up the stairs. "Throw. Up." Ethan slurred, struggling to balance himself and stay awake. "You need to throw up? Ok, hold on. I'm taking you to the bathroom." Simon replied. When they finally reached a bathroom, Ethan kneeled on the floor near the toilet and threw up. Simon rubbed his back as he did. "It's ok, just let it all out buddy." Simon was confused. Ethan didn't drink anymore so he wasn't drunk, so why was he in such a bad state?

Ethan finally stopped vomiting and stood up. His eyes were streaming with tears and his head was aching with extreme pain. He looked in the mirror, a ghostly pale face looked back at him. He splashed his face with cold water while Simon continued rubbing his back. "You ok?" He asked, worried. Ethan nodded. "Thanks." He said weakly, his voice failing. Simon passed him a towel with a nod and Ethan wiped up his face before Simon took him to his room.

Ethan leaned against the door as Simon went to his wardrobe and took out a t-shirt and trouser. He walked over to Ethan and handed him the clothes. "Here, you're gonna stay here tonight. Ok?" Ethan nodded. "Get changed. If you need help, call me." Ethan gave Simon a weak smile. "Thanks man." Simon smiled back and gave a nod before walking out of the room.

Ethan pulled of his jeans and put on his trousers, struggling slightly as his body felt weak. He started taking off his top but a piercing pain stabbed through his head. he felt dizzy and started to sway. "S... Simon..." He slurred as his legs gave way...